The Damn Traitor

"So, you've finally arrived." Kyros spoke in a deep voice.

After saying that, he pulled away from Diamante and turned to look in Luffy's group's direction.

Since he had encountered Diamante first this time... the task of defeating Doflamingo might have to be left to Straw Hat.

Though he was unwilling to accept it, this was the only option now.

"Bastard..."

Diamante, who had also noticed the commotion, was so furious that veins bulged across his face. "How dare you come here?!"

Did they not know that coming here meant death?!

But unfortunately, neither Luffy nor Law paid Diamante any attention, making him even angrier.

"We've finally reached the Fourth Floor."

Luffy looked up at the city ahead and said, "That bastard Doflamingo is in there, right?"

"Hmm."

Law nodded with certainty. Based on what he knew of Doflamingo, the man was one hundred percent still inside.

"Hey!"

"Straw Hat! Law!" Diamante roared. "Laozi is talking to you!"

"Diamante."

Law merely glanced at him, his gaze utterly calm, but that look sent Diamante into a raging fury.

"Damn traitor."

They had raised that brat in the Donquixote Family, only for him to turn around and come at their king with a blade... what else could he be but a traitor?

He deserved to die!

With that thought, Diamante immediately abandoned Kyros, raised his weapon, and charged at Law.

But before he could take more than a few steps, Kyros blocked his way.

"Bastard, get out of my way!" Diamante shouted.

"Your opponent is me!"

Kyros's eyes were filled with icy killing intent. This was the one opponent he would not yield to anyone.

"Soldier?"

Law looked at Kyros in surprise, clearly not expecting him to step in and stop Diamante for him.

"My apologies, you two." Kyros spoke in a