30. Executioner
Walk at the front and lead Ivan on a tour of the war machines hidden beneath Dressrosa. Doflamingo had the same smile on his face. It seems to be showing off, and it seems to be waiting for Ivan's reaction.
"How? After seeing the prosperity of Dressrosa, after seeing this scene today? β
Hearing Doflamingo's words, Ivan didn't feel much emotion, just looked at the busy toys and slaves around him with emotion.
It is foreseeable that when these weapons are transported to the next place, it will inevitably cause a new round of disputes and wars. Sell your weapons, get money, and let it become nourishment for your own growth.
Then, increase your own channels with the volume of shipments......
Although Ivan knew this long before he came to this world, when this scene really appeared in front of Ivan, Ivan still felt an indescribable shock.
"For people like you......" There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, and Ivan scratched his hair with a sword in one hand and the other in the other: "Angry soldiers and weapons piled up in warehouses are definitely the most wonderful combination." β
Hearing this, a smile appeared on the corner of Doflamingo's mouth: "It looks like we get along~"
"That's probably not, I prefer a quieter life."
"And what do you think of the sea?" Doflamingo asked casually, but his eyes were full of scrutinyβit was clear that everything that had happened before was just a foreshadowing for Doflamingo. The answer now is the key to Doflamingo's decision.
Seeing such a dark truth as Dressrosa, if Doflamingo felt that he was not suitable, he would probably become a toy or something in the first place, right?
Thinking so, Ivan glanced at the slaves around him. Navy, pirates, civilians, revolutionaries, rebels......
The people who rule this sea are the Draconians. And Doflamingo is also a member of the Draconians......
Thinking about it, Ivan's eyes flickered slightly, and he said calmly: "Whether it's justice, freedom, or light...... On this sea, peace is the biggest lie. β
Hearing Ivan's words, Doflamingo, whose eyes were still full of scrutiny, was also slightly stunned. After carefully glancing at Ivan in front of him, after feeling Ivan's inner peace, Doflamingo nodded, and then said to Diamanti on the side: "Diamanti, tell him about the executioner." And...... Welcome to the Don Quixote family. β
As he spoke, Doflamingo glanced at Ivan in front of him, then turned to leave.
"Pack up and report into the palace tomorrow...... That cramped house, you don't have to go back to it in the future. β
Hearing Doflamingo's words, Ivan nodded. It was at this time that Monet, who was on the side, suddenly jumped out and put his arm directly on Ivan's shoulder: "Hahaha! From now on, we will be a family! Remember to call me Sister Monet~~"
Ignoring Monet beside him, Ivan just glanced at Diamanti, and then asked, "Who should I be in charge of?" β
It's not for nothing that Ivan asks like this. You must know that in addition to Doflamingo, the four core cadres of the Don Quixote family command different troops.
The "Special Ability Team" responsible for protecting Sucrose, the Childlike Fruit Ability, the Special Forces, the Fighting Force, and so on......
In this regard, Diamanti also glanced at Ivan. Although he was very optimistic about Ivan, Diamanti saw Doflamingo with such an expression for the first time. Thinking about it, Diamanti shook his head, and then said with a nonchalant face: "The identity of the executioner is relatively special, and he does not belong to a separate army. For specific orders, let's see what Dover says later. β
Hearing this, Ivan nodded and did not choose to continue to ask. Instead, after a short period of touring, he left the stately castle and prepared to return home to rule Rebecca and Cyrus to move.
"Wait a minute." Just as Ivan was about to leave, a voice came from the shadows.
Following the voice, a graceful woman walked out of the corner. It was none other than Rebecca's aunt, Violet, the second princess of the Riku royal family.
Violet, who has a graceful posture, has the characteristic warmth of Dressro in appearance. Even with a frowning brow and a solemn look on his face, he still feels impressive.
Looking at Ivan, Violet's eyes were full of doubts: "Why are you doing this?" β
"What, why?"
"You could have left, could you?" Violet asked, "It's enough to give Rebecca a stable environment to grow up in, and if it is like this, Rebecca's life will return to a state of crisis!" β
"It's not much of a difference." Hearing Violet, Ivan shook his head and said, "Even if I don't join Don Quixote, Rebecca will be under surveillance...... And they also had to worry about food, and they also had to deal with the harassment of those who opposed King Riku. β
"Now Rebecca doesn't even have any friends, so she can only stay in the dojo and practice alone. Because as soon as he went out, there would be children around him throwing dirty things at her. β
Even now, Ivan is often in a state of being a protector when facing Rebecca. If there is a reason, in addition to the help Rebecca gave to Ivan when she first met Ivan, there is also the fact that Ivan instinctively does not want to accept such unfair treatment from a kind and innocent child......
Ivan doesn't like strife...... But in this case, either passively accept or actively intervene.
And...... Maybe it's time to get a good look at the world in front of you.
Thinking so, Ivan glanced at Violet, and there were not many complicated emotions in his eyes, more just calm:
"I know your good intentions, but if we can, it's better for us to leave some distance in the future. I don't want to implicate Rebecca with too much contact between you and me. β
Hearing Ivan's words, Violet clearly wanted to continue to say something. But when the words came to his lips, in the end Violet sighed deeply, and then nodded silently:
"I see...... I'll keep my distance from you. β
With that, Violet turned and left without looking back. The graceful back blends into the darkness, giving people a feeling of loneliness and loneliness.
Ivan didn't stay long on this. Just glanced at the sky, and then rushed home with the sword in his hand.