That sentence instantly drew everyone's attention.
The World Government soldiers were stunned. They had assumed Vegapunk would remain hidden in the shadows and keep silent, but he clearly had no intention of concealing his identity any longer.
He even appeared remarkably composed, as though the outcome of this battle had long since been decided.
"Vegapunk!"
A World Government commander suddenly shouted, disbelief flashing through his eyes.
"What do you mean?
How could you stand with these people?
Why did you betray us?!"
The commander's voice was filled with fury and confusion, as if he had never witnessed such a cold-blooded betrayal.
Once, Vegapunk had been the World Government's trusted aide. The technology and weapons he created were the foundation of their rule over the world.
And now, this former colleague stood among the enemy, no longer hiding his identity and appearing extraordinarily calm instead.
Vegapunk did not rush to answer. He merely spread his hands in a helpless gesture, as if all this were only natural.
"Betrayal?"
He gave a cold laugh, the corner of his mouth curling into a mocking smile.
"I merely saw this situation for what it was."
"You cling to your so-called order and rule, but you will never understand true freedom or the future.
Jin An and his people are this world's future."
Vegapunk spoke slowly, his voice carrying profound resolve.
"And you have always been bound by your own hypocrisy and greed."
As he said this, he stared straight at the World Government commander, as though pouring all his disgust and contempt into that gaze.
"Your so-called order cannot possibly bear a true future.
You will only drag the world into deeper darkness.
As for me, I merely chose the side that follows my heart."
The air on the battlefield seemed to freeze. Vegapunk's