Chapter 43

After all, the auction venue was in his stronghold, Dressrosa; it was his home turf. Could he possibly suffer a loss?

Kaido's agreement this time made Doflamingo extremely proud.

Having consumed the Ope Ope Fruit cells, his strength had increased greatly; even Kaido, known as the strongest of the Beasts, dared no longer ignore his opinions as before.

Doflamingo thought happily that after obtaining the Senzu Beans this time, he would ask Kaido for more Ope Ope Fruit cells next time.

He would have the officers of his Donquixote Family consume the Ope Ope Fruit cells as well.

In this way, his power would not be inferior even when compared to the Four Emperors!

The more Doflamingo thought about it, the more excited he became. He drained the wine in his cup in one gulp and asked the woman standing by the window:

"Violet, do you see the ship of the Beasts' Imperial Son-in-Law?"

The woman by the window was like a blooming violet, exuding a deadly attraction at all times.

She was the former Princess of Dressrosa, now an officer of the Donquixote Family, Viola.

As a user of the Mera Mera no Mi, Viola's maximum detection range with her eyes was 4,000 kilometers.

Following Doflamingo's orders, she had been gazing out at the distant sea from here, checking for any warships of the Beasts Pirates.

"I see them. The Beasts' warships have already entered the waters of Dressrosa!"

Doflamingo's expression turned extremely joyful, and he continued to ask:

"How many people are on the ship? Has that mysterious Beasts' Imperial Son-in-Law, Luo Xing, truly come in person?"

Viola controlled her vision to carefully examine the distant warship and replied:

"Apart from some small minions, there are only two people. One wearing a red cape is likely Foxy from the Tobiroppo, and the other..."

"How about the other?" Doflamingo's voice was urgent.

He was extremely curious about Luo Xing, the one who invented the Ope Ope Fruit cells and the Senzu Beans.

A strange expression appeared on Viola's face.

"The other is wearing a Oni Hannya mask; his appearance cannot be seen."

"An Oni Hannya mask?"

Doflamingo was stunned, then smiled wickedly.

"This Beasts' Imperial Son-in-Law is truly mysterious!"

"Never mind. His true face doesn't matter at all; as long as he brings the Senzu Beans to me!"

"Let's go, Violet. Let us go to the port together to welcome this distinguished guest!"

Having said that,

Doflamingo leaped out the window. Like a flamingo burning with fire, he flew towards the port, taking comical steps in the air.

Viola watched Doflamingo's back, and the submissive expression from just now vanished.

It was replaced by bone-deep hatred!

How could she forget the deep hatred of blood for a destroyed country and a lost family?!

However, Doflamingo's strength now was even more terrifying than before; even Kaido of the Beasts had to show him respect.

Could she still avenge her deep hatred of blood?

Even though Viola was a user of the Mera Mera no Mi, she could not see her future at all.

In a pair of brown eyes, there was nothing but confusion.

On the Beasts' warship.

Luo Xing's eyebrows suddenly twitched; just now, he had actually felt as though someone was spying on him.

"How far is it from here to Dressrosa?" Luo Xing asked Foxy beside him.

Foxy said, "Less than four thousand li."

Luo Xing's gaze flickered slightly.

To be able to spy from such a distance, it was undoubtedly the ability of the Mera Mera no Mi.

As a transmigrator, Luo Xing already knew who the spy just now was.

Recalling that person's entanglements and grievances with Doflamingo, a playful curve appeared at the corner of Luo Xing's mouth.

However, beneath the Hannya mask, even the little maid, the rabbit-eared girl Carrot, who had been paying close attention to him, did not notice.

Luo Xing had specifically brought Carrot along on this trip.

After all, in Wano Country, under the watchful eyes of the wife, Yamato, he and the rabbit-eared girl truly had no space to be alone.

The warship continued its voyage.

A little less than half a day later.

They finally arrived at Dressrosa.

Doflamingo, who had been waiting for a long time, along with the officers of his family, hurried forward to welcome them.

After some hypocritical pleasantries, Doflamingo asked as if curious:

"Imperial Son-in-Law Luo Xing, can you let us see the Senzu Beans that can cure all injuries in the world?"

Luo Xing looked at Doflamingo with a half-smile; the man was clearly testing whether he had truly brought the Senzu Beans.

Luo Xing took out five small green pills.

The officers of the Donquixote Family immediately widened their eyes and crowded over to look.

Doflamingo was even more eager to reach out and take them.

But Luo Xing was faster, putting the Senzu Beans away. He smiled and said:

"At the auction three days from now, you will bid for the Senzu Beans. You can look at them however you like once you get home."

A flicker of displeasure passed through Doflamingo's eyes, but he did not show it.

Offending Luo Xing, the Imperial Son-in-Law of the Beasts Group, at this moment would not be a wise move.

Doflamingo concealed his true thoughts and smiled broadly:

"Imperial Son-in-Law Luo Xing, you have had a long journey; please rest at the Wang Gong first."

Everyone then headed toward the Wang Gong.

Luo Xing strolled leisurely while many gazes scrutinized him.

After all, this was Luo Xing's first formal appearance in the outside world.

However, the Bana mask he wore disappointed many.

"That Imperial Son-in-Law of the Beasts is truly cautious; he is even unwilling to reveal his true face."

In the shadows, someone whispered.

At this time, Dressrosa had too many people drawn by the Senzu Beans, a mix of good and bad.

Among them were not a few powerful figures famous even in the New World.

"A bounty of 1.5 billion Belly, hailed as the fifth Sea Emperor, yet he turns out to be a coward who dares not show his true face?"

"Hehe, his high bounty isn't because of his strength, but because of his inventions!"

"As for inventions alone, this person's threat to the World Government is probably even greater than the Four Emperors!"

"Hehe, on this great sea, only strength is the way!"

Countless gazes hidden in the shadows held curiosity, greed, contempt, and even killing intent.

47. Viola's Bold Plan (Requesting Flowers and Tickets)

Luo Xing paid no attention at all to those gazes in the shadows.

He seemed to be touring, observing the towns of Dressrosa along the way.

It was very prosperous; women were proactive and enthusiastic, men were gentlemanly and elegant, and everyone's face beamed with brilliant smiles.

Compared to the former Wano Country, this place was simply paradise.

However.

Luo Xing knew that the happy surface of Dressrosa was all false; the darkness hidden behind it was far deeper than in Wano Country.

Those people laughing happily had merely forgotten those who were infinitely important to them.

The playful fruit that turns people into toys.

Forcing toys, who cannot resist, to serve as laborers in the Smile Factory.

This is the truth of Dressrosa.

……

Doflamingo held a grand banquet at the Wang Gong.