One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 191 Do You Need This Credit?

Has it finally flared up?

Looking at today's newspaper, Roman fell into deep thought.

The newspaper headline read, "Mass poisoning in Frenzy."

In just a few days, people of all ages and genders across the country began to show symptoms of poisoning, with white spots appearing on their bodies. The entire nation was immediately paralyzed, and for a time, the once prosperous and safe country seemed to be heading down the road to destruction.

The evil deeds of the now-extinct Poison Scorpion Pirates have been exposed; they once used slow-acting poison to harm the entire kingdom.

Flevans is in chaos. There are simply not enough doctors, and people are dying every minute.

However, Roman was powerless to change this outcome.

The transformation from illness to poisoning was already the result of her doing everything she could.

Perhaps the people of Flevans are in despair at this moment.

However, it's much better than the original work.

Before dying from illness, many more died from enemy gunfire.

And the royal family of Frevans.

As before, they did not take responsibility.

They had known about the mineral's toxicity for a long time, so they had been prepared.

Ironically, compared to his previous escape, the current king's abdication based on dereliction of duty seems to be more glorious.

He didn't want to save it.

Of course, because he knew better than anyone that the poisoning didn't come from the Scorpion Pirates, but from the platinum-lead developed in his own country. But now that there was a scapegoat, he naturally took the blame.

Perhaps this is the outcome that world governments would like to see.

Why not blame a country's downfall on pirates?

Since the country is in chaos, Hartel has probably fallen ill by now.

Roman couldn't help but recall that kind uncle.

He gave himself his first job, and his wish was for Flevans to prosper forever.

But he probably didn't realize that Flevance was already in grave danger when he said those words.

The evil that destroyed the country he loved was not pirates, but the greed of the Flevans royal family and the indifference of the World Government.

Although she wanted Hartle to leave Flevans, she thought that even if the man knew Flevans was doomed, he would still choose to disappear with the country.

If Law has successfully entered the Don Quixote family, then the only remaining option is to race against time.

Depending on the symptoms, people with platinum lead poisoning can live anywhere from a few months to a few years. If they receive proper treatment, the symptoms should be relieved, thus increasing their lifespan, until they can receive the fruits of surgery.

However, it must be a rather difficult thing.

Roman will no longer interfere with Flevans.

Just as she told Luo, everything she had done for Flevance was over, and the rest was up to him.

And it's quite lively here now!

……

Two undercover agents entered Marineford today.

One of them is Bartholomew Kuma, who accepted the title of Shichibukai.

It seems the revolutionaries have taken action again.

Dragon's identity has not yet been revealed, his organization is not yet mature, and the World Government has no idea that Garp's son is plotting to overthrow the World Government and has even used Kuma as an inside agent.

The recruitment and special recruitment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea are essentially the same; both involve offering certain benefits in exchange for joining a new faction.

However, the Seven Warlords of the Sea belong to the World Government, while the Navy is the one that was specially recruited.

The other one is Vergo, the former Red Guard of the Don Quixote family.

Because of his outstanding performance in the North Sea branch, he was specially recommended to Marineford at the Navy Headquarters, which can be described as a meteoric rise.

It has to be said that anyone who has met Vergo will be impressed by him, because his face is always covered with rice balls, meatballs, or rice crackers.

Moreover, he is very tolerant and forgiving, making it hard to imagine that such a person could be an undercover agent.

But that's how it should be.

Only those with a deceptive appearance can truly make a difference in the undercover business.

"Interested in the newly recruited Shichibukai and new recruits, Roman... Commodore?"

“It wouldn’t be surprising to see you anywhere, Lieutenant General Borsalino.” Roman didn’t look up; his gaze remained fixed on the two photographs.

The situation in the New World has stabilized. Kuzan and Borsalino returned to headquarters yesterday. Roman could roughly guess that Borsalino wasn't doing too well, otherwise he wouldn't be so depressed and take the initiative to talk to him again.

"What do you think about the Seven Warlords of the Sea and this new recruit?" As if he had been prepared, Roman placed two photos in front of Borsalino.

"They even have their detailed information. It seems the Warring States General really trusts you, letting you see it even during his vacation?"

"If you're jealous that I get a vacation, just say so." Roman keenly sensed a hint of sourness in his tone.

"How could that be?" Borsalino said, even he himself didn't believe it.

"But it seems you also have something to say to me?" Borsalino asked, puzzled.

In the past, he was always the one to approach Roman, while Roman would avoid him like the plague. But today, Roman's attitude towards him was much better.

"Could you share your thoughts, Lieutenant General, regarding the two of them?"

Roman had always been unsure of himself because of his flawed background, but now that he had actually gone undercover, he was eager to see if Borsalino was still as perceptive as ever.

"There's not much to say about the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Pirates have never been trustworthy. Although Mr. Kuma seems like a taciturn person, who knows what he's really thinking?"

"That's a really insightful comment."

"But I'm curious, why are you interested in this newcomer, Vergo?"

"Before I answer that question, let me answer mine first. What do you think of this Vergo?" Roman shook the photograph again.

"Well, how should I put it? He seems to be a deep and thoughtful person. Judging from his upper body muscles, he seems to have received systematic training, but his overall temperament is contradictory. Although he looks gentle and refined, it's like he's wearing an unsuitable outfit, hiding his true nature."

"I still approve of your judgment," Roman affirmed.

"Did you find anything?"

"It's not certain yet, after all, I have no evidence. I just think I saw him in Beihai. Don't be surprised, given that he can get food on his face anytime, anywhere, it's hard to forget him."

“You mean…” Borsalino seemed to understand something.

“I think we can still check it out. Do you need this credit, Lieutenant General?” Roman smiled sweetly.