King Azka’s words exploded like thunder, causing the other royal nobles to stand up in shock and panic. While it wasn’t a significant issue for royalty to hire pirates, conspiring with them to murder other royals, including the Navy, was an act of rebellion.
No matter how mad the King of Alabasta might be, he couldn’t openly challenge the world government. Even the nobles accompanying the King of Alabasta, including Cobra, looked at him in disbelief, hoping for a denial.
However, the King of Alabasta sighed and shook his head. “Since you know, why reveal it? I was moved by Major Longinus’ words, but now I have to kill you all.”
“When you get to hell, remember to repent for your foolishness!”
Despite the King of Alabasta’s admission, the other royals and nobles still couldn’t believe it.
“What? King of Alabasta, you actually did such a crazy thing! Aren’t you afraid of the world government’s punishment?”
“Father, what are you saying? You’re dragging Alabasta into the abyss!” Cobra also tried to dissuade him.
“Hmph! What do you know?” The King of Alabasta, who had been cold, finally showed some emotion. “You always tell me Alabasta is on the brink, but do you think I don’t know that?”
“I know Alabasta’s situation better than anyone!”
“Then why, Father, why…”
“Alabasta is like a runaway carriage on the edge of a collapsing cliff. There might be hope if we keep going, but if we stop expanding, we’ll fall and be shattered!”
“The only way to save Alabasta is to plunder continuously. Even though I know our army is exhausted, we must find other ways to sustain the war.”
“And as for the world government’s punishment? Hmph! If everyone here dies, who will know it was us?”
“Vicious pirates destroyed the royals and the Navy, and the heroic King of Alabasta stepped up to save the day. What a perfect script!”
“Madness, you’re truly mad!” King St. Kitka shivered, shouting, “Guards, someone take this madman down!”
However, there was only a deathly silence outside the hall, which was unsettling.
“Where are the guards? Why aren’t they coming?” King St. Kitka shouted, panicking.
“Don’t bother. My men have taken over the palace. Now, you can enjoy the opera of slaughter.”
“King Azka, since you knew of his plot, you must be well prepared, right?” King Krita looked hopefully at King Azka, who seemed like an outsider.
“Of course. Would I be foolish enough to walk into a trap without preparation?” King Azka calmly took out a small Den Den Mushi, smiling smugly. “I recorded his lies. No matter what happens next, the world government will not suspect me!”
King Azka’s words left people puzzled, yet gave a feeling that he wasn’t better.
“King Azka, what are you talking about?” King Krita asked, his voice trembling.
“What do you mean?” The King of Alabasta also felt uneasy.
“What do I mean? Ha ha, let Captain Felix tell you himself!”
As King Azka laughed wildly, a man shrouded in darkness, exuding a bloody aura, walked through the door. He was followed by many vicious-looking pirates who eyed the nobles like merchandise.
“Felix, you betrayed me?” the King of Alabasta asked incredulously.
“King of Alabasta, don’t make it sound so bad. We were just partners. Someone offered me a better price, so I changed partners. It’s understandable,” Felix said, spreading his hands helplessly.
“You…you…” The King of Alabasta clutched his chest, his face pale, seemingly suffering from a heart attack.
“Father, don’t scare me!” Cobra, overwhelmed by the series of events, was at a loss.
“Ha ha ha! That’s why you need to be generous. Otherwise, you end up suffering!” King Azka boasted. “Now, it’s perfect. The King of Alabasta died from excitement, proving everything recorded by the Den Den Mushi!”
Hearing this, the King of Alabasta straightened up, but his face was still angry and unwilling. “You wanted that thing, right? I can give you more…”
“It’s too late. It wouldn’t have come to this if you had agreed to my demands earlier.” Felix walked down the steps with his pirates like a king in control. “Now, I want everything you have.”
“With that thing, I can have a foothold even in the New World. If not, I can trade it to real big shots for better development. King of Alabasta, it’s a waste to leave it in your hands!”
“Indeed, I should have listened to Cobra’s warnings. Greedy pirates like you can never be satisfied. Even without today’s events, you would have betrayed me eventually. King Azka, wait and see. You’ll end up like me soon. I’ll wait for you in hell!”
“I say, aren’t you all underestimating the Navy? An 80 million Beli pirate is strong, but far from invincible!” Vice Admiral Adekin said his tone was unpleasant.
“Those New World vice admirals can indeed capture billion Beli pirates alone, but you, a Paradise vice admiral, are far from that level,” Felix sneered.
“Of course, I also know not to underestimate a vice admiral. So, I made full preparations, thanks to the King of Alabasta.”
“It’s over, everything is over! My kingdom, my power, all gone!” Seeing the gazes on him, the King of Alabasta said miserably, “It’s Seastone powder. Vice Admiral Adekin is a Devil Fruit user. My plan was to use Seastone powder to disable all Devil Fruit users.”
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