Work with me (continued)

The man behind him remained silent, offering no answer to his question.

"Besides, you don't seem to fully understand what the project you're working on with the World Government will do to you!"

The voice rang out again, making Kuma tremble slightly.

"I can see that parts of your body have already been modified, but the work is undoubtedly crude. If you continue and let the modifications go further..."

"Then you'll eventually lose your consciousness and become a puppet for others to command."

Xia Le spoke with a sigh.

He had noticed it the moment he first saw the man.

Several parts of that massive body had already been modified. He could be called a cyborg, but fortunately, he still retained his human consciousness.

Vegapunk was in Xia Le's hands and remained hidden on Sky Island, which meant someone else was modifying Kuma.

And their methods were clearly unprofessional.

If this continued, Kuma's fate would be even more tragic and cruel than in the original story.

Bartholomew Kuma's eyes flickered at Xia Le's words, but he remained silent.

"Is it worth it?"

"If you're prepared to die to fulfill some ideal or conviction you hold in your heart..."

As he spoke, Xia Le slowly turned around and gazed at him.

Bartholomew Kuma watched Xia Le quietly, his face expressionless.

Only after a long while did he sigh.

"Admiral Xia Le, what exactly are you trying to say?"

Xia Le smiled and turned away. "Would you be interested in working with me?"

"Working with you?"

Kuma sounded surprised and puzzled.

"That's right."

"Dragon's convictions are undoubtedly firm, but I don't agree with the path he's taken."

"He doesn't understand how to reshape or change the entire world!"

Xia Le shook his head with a sigh.

"Do you know Dragon well?"

Kuma