The moment Corazon walked into the reception hall with Trafalgar Law, he froze.
A chill shot from the soles of his feet straight to his scalp, and the unprecedented pressure nearly left him unable to breathe.
That young figure was sitting leisurely on the sofa, idly playing with an exquisite box in his hand.
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 instantly sank to the bottom.
Why was Lin Ye here?
Had he reached some kind of agreement with Donquixote Doflamingo?
If the two of them joined forces, those Marines outside, including Vice Admiral Tsuru, would likely be unable to escape this disaster.
Daring not to think any further, Corazon instinctively shielded Law behind him.
"Fufufu..." Donquixote Doflamingo strode into the reception hall with a strange 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 delighted beyond measure.
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 glances, each seeing excitement in the other's eyes.
They had long found Corazon unpleasant to look at. Today, they would finally get to witness the traitor's fate.
However, Lin Ye's next words froze every expression in the room.
"Donquixote Doflamingo," Lin Ye said teasingly as he looked at him, "have you forgotten that this is our deal? One of your people has to eat it."
As he spoke, a terrifying wave of Conqueror's Haki erupted instantly, making the entire ship