"What the hell is that thing?"
Queen trembled. A trickle of liquid from an unmistakable source ran down her thigh.
"If you like pain so much, I'll give you all you can take."
At Werther's words, Queen instinctively took two steps back.
She froze when she realized she had retreated without thinking. Clenching her teeth, she looked annoyed with herself.
"You're insane."
Werther gave a dry laugh. Queen, of all people, was calling him insane.
"What Devil Fruit did you eat? Think carefully before you answer. Your life depends on it."
If Queen had the ability he suspected, Werther would not kill her. In a real war, it would be far too valuable.
"Bullshit! As if you could kill me!"
Queen roared and charged at Werther.
As she rushed forward, thick clouds of poison spread around her, hissing as they corroded the cabin.
"Queen, are you trying to destroy this ship?"
Tillman grew tense at the sight.
The entire ship was built from Adam Wood. Though Adam Wood was not outrageously expensive, it was extremely scarce and could not simply be bought whenever one wanted.
Buying any took luck. Franky had only been able to obtain Adam Wood so easily in Water 7 because of his master's connections.
Tom had not been called the world's greatest shipwright for nothing. Even years after his death, his influence remained considerable.
"Werther, stop her! Give her a good beating!"
Unable to stop Queen himself, Tillman shouted to Werther for help.
Werther had already intended to deal with Queen. At the very least, he wanted her to stop looking at him so greedily.
His eyes narrowed dangerously. Armament Haki covered his entire body, quickly turning him into a pitch-black Asura.
Lightning flashed, and Werther appeared behind Queen. The poison hissed against his Armament Haki,