The moment Corazon led Law into the reception hall, he froze.
A chill shot from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. The unprecedented pressure nearly left him unable to breathe.
That young yet powerful figure sat leisurely on the sofa, casually toying with an exquisite box.
His slender fingers lightly tapped against the box, as though playing a silent melody.
It was him!
One of the Four Emperors, Lin Ye!
Corazon's heart sank to the depths.
Why was Lin Ye here?
Had he reached some kind of agreement with Doflamingo?
If the two of them joined forces, the Marines outside, including Vice Admiral Tsuru, likely would not escape this disaster.
Daring not to think any further, Corazon instinctively shielded Law behind him.
"Fufufu..." Doflamingo strode into the reception hall with a sinister smile on his face. "Lord Lin Ye, since my dear little brother wants the Op-Op Fruit so badly, why not let him eat it?"
As he said this, Doflamingo felt utterly delighted.
Letting this brother who had betrayed him eat the fruit, then watching him die at Lin Ye's hands with his own eyes—what could be more perfect revenge?
At the thought, he could not help licking his lips.
Pica and the others exchanged looks, each seeing excitement in the others' eyes.
They had long found Corazon unpleasant to look at. Today, they would finally get to witness this traitor's fate.
However, Lin Ye's next words froze every expression in the room.
"Doflamingo," Lin Ye said teasingly, looking at him with a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Did you forget? This is our deal. One of your people has to eat it."
As he spoke, a terrifying burst of Conqueror's Haki erupted instantly, making the entire ship tremble beneath its pressure.
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