Chapter 565

If the content on this is true…

Then.

Today, they lost a casino—utterly insignificant.

Even if this casino is currently the Glorious Family's largest source of income.

But…

Compared to this invitation letter in hand.

He felt.

The latter's value was countless times greater!

Not to mention a single casino—even ten casinos could not match the value of this invitation letter in his hand.

"If the content on this invitation letter is true."

"That would mean…"

"I can finally begin implementing my long-planned scheme!"

"Return to the New World!"

"Reclaim what rightfully belongs to me!"

Doflamingo's eyelid twitched, his eyes flashing brilliant sparks.

He was a pirate with great ambition.

If not for his fear of the Marines…

He wouldn't have been hiding in the Devil's Town of the Grand Line, occupying this modest patch of land as the Glorious Family's stronghold.

But now.

If the content of the invitation letter is true, he no longer needs to fear the Marines.

At that time.

He could achieve what he had longed for, day and night.

That was…

Dressrosa!

The entire island!

It was land that rightfully belonged to him.

A private possession of the Glorious Family.

Over these years,

He had been plotting,

Preparing to reclaim Dressrosa.

But he had always struggled to find an opportunity or opening.

Now, the opportunity has arrived!

The Seven Warlords of the Sea plan…

Was his greatest chance!

"I can tell you with absolute certainty."

"The content on this invitation letter is genuine, written by Admiral Kong himself on behalf of the World Government."

Lu En answered Doflamingo's question with serious expression.

After a pause,

He asked: "Now that you've read the content, tell me your answer and choice—will you join the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

With that said,

He waited silently for Doflamingo's reply.

At this moment,

Doflamingo fell into deep thought.

He weighed the pros and cons.

But no matter how he considered…

His conclusion remained the same:

Joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea was overwhelmingly advantageous!

At least,

For a pirate like him, ambitious enough to seize the entire island of Dressrosa, joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea was the best choice.

Otherwise,

His chances of reclaiming Dressrosa would be extraordinarily difficult.

"Once I join the Warlords, I'll gain recognition from the Marines and the World Government."

"Become a pirate officially acknowledged across these seas!"

"From then on, the Marines won't move against me, nor will they strike at the Glorious Family's industrial network."

"With that, I can freely recruit soldiers and expand the Glorious Family's overall power…"

Doflamingo thought of many things.

After analyzing all these factors together,

He believed.

The cost of joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea was not proportional to the gains.

The cost was minimal,

But the gains were many.

Ask yourself.

Why not take advantage of it?

This invitation to the Seven Warlords of the Sea was tailor-made for him.

After much thought…

Gradually,

in Doflamingo's heart, there was already an answer.

He lifted his head,

gripped the Warlord invitation in his hand, and gazed deeply at Lu En.

After a moment's thought, he asked with a strange expression: "If I choose to refuse today, will you immediately fight me again?"

It was clear that

he was testing Lu En.

"Who knows?"

"But…"

"You certainly can try refusing."

Lu En laughed.

Seeing the expression on Doflamingo's face now, he already knew Doflamingo's choice.

A pirate as ambitious as Doflamingo…

He could be certain.

The other could never resist the temptation of joining the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

The Warlords bring Doflamingo too many benefits.

He could not refuse!

"If so…"

"I choose to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Doflamingo met Lu En's gaze and smiled.

Thus,

it could officially be announced…

The first member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea on this sea had been successfully born!