Chapter 898: Xirik's decisiveness leads to the death of Atlas!

"It seems that we can't go on like this."

The execution platform was already shaky, and the pressure on Xirik was increasing.

Not just him, but everyone.

Due to the World Government and the Navy's confidence in this war, the World Government does not have much high-end combat support.

The airborne landing of the Beast Legion resulted in the transfer of many naval generals from the front line to the rear to deal with those crazy beasts.

As one grows, the other declines, and the balance is gradually broken.

At this time, it is impossible to expect reinforcements from the World Government.

The World Government is indeed doing its best.

However, the power of those Celestial Dragon families is not under the control of the World Government.

The Navy is probably also aware of the power that the World Government can use.

Xirik knew that the holy land of Mary Joa must have also been attacked by the beast army.

If he were a member of the Flying Pirates, he would do the same.

Not all the beasts will be placed in the Marine Headquarters.

In fact, even three thousand beasts were a bit too many.

After all, the pirates have the Flying Pirates and the Monster Army.

Whether it is the monster army or the flying pirate group, they both possess a lot of powerful combat power.

At least, support from the world government is unlikely to arrive in a short period of time.

Many of the pirates are taking drugs, which constantly puts pressure on them. How can the navy fight them?

The Navy and the World Government of course purchased some berserk potion for research.

However, due to military budget constraints, it is impossible to deploy rage potions on a large scale.

If they continue like this, perhaps the navy's elite will be almost all sacrificed before the battle between the top warriors is over.

Atlas will be rescued by then.

Next, many powerful members of the flying pirate groups and monster legions will join the war of top combat power.

Help them to win.

The Navy and the World Government will be defeated.

This is predictable.

It only takes a little deduction.

This is a situation that Xirik doesn't want to see.

The world government would not lose much.

The navy will suffer heavy losses and may even be unable to recover.

Atlas, instead, became a burden.

In any case, the current war situation needs to be broken.

This is true for the Navy.

Xirik cast his cold gaze on Atlas.

Because he couldn't guarantee that if a big pirate came and held him back, he would still have a chance to kill Atlas.

The task assigned to him by Zhan Guo must be completed.

The fundamental purpose of this war has been failed.

However, as long as Atlas dies, victory can be declared to belong to the navy.

Whether the war would continue or end was something he had no control over.

If Atlas was really rescued, it would be a disaster for such a top-level fighter to join the battlefield.

Now is the best time.

Atlas' body tensed up, and he had a premonition in his heart. His body struggled as if he had anticipated his fate.

"Are you going to take action?"

Kaz watched Xirik's actions with interest.

To outsiders, Xirik's actions were perfectly normal.

But only the two people nearby, Atlas and Kaz, could detect the change in Xirik's aura and the true intention hidden in it.

On this execution platform, only Cyric is the real sword bearer.

A sword light flashed, like a black python opening its mouth wide and biting Atlas.

Pierce Atlas' neck.

"Boom!"

There was a crisp sound of something landing.

Atlas remained kneeling on the ground, blood gushing out, his neck was cut off, his head rolled to the side, with unwillingness in his eyes.

There were no signs of Xirik's actions, and no one could stop him even if they saw it.

The battle was still going on, and it seemed that not many people noticed the changes in the execution platform.

Gradually, the pirates stopped their actions, and the noise on the battlefield became quieter and quieter.

His eyes were dull, unable to conceal his inner shock, and his body trembled as he looked towards the execution platform.

"Lord Atlas is dead."

A wave spread across the entire battlefield.

"Oh my god! Atlas has been beheaded!"

The live broadcast screen turned to the execution platform, and the situation on the platform could be clearly seen.

Morgance let out a sharp cry of surprise, and even he was startled.

"The one who did it was Vice Admiral Xirik!"

Xirik's indifferent expression was seen by countless people.

He still maintained the posture of swinging the knife, blood was flowing on the blade, dripping onto the ground.

The other executioner was shocked.

Lord Xirik, how did you complete his mission?

Then came a sigh of relief.

Executing Atlas was not an honor for him, but a great pressure.

He was just an ordinary colonel and had no guarantee that he could withstand the revenge of the Flying Pirates in the future.

"You are really decisive, Brother Xirik."

Kaz has great respect for his brother Xirik.

Without strong mental qualities, you would never dare to do such a thing.

His actions may very well change the course of the entire war.

Countless people's eyes fell on him. If it were in the past, Xirik was only in the navy, but he already had some fame in the North Sea.

However, from today on, his name will be known to everyone.

Both the navy and the pirates were shocked.

"Titan" Atlas made great contributions to the rise of the Sky Pirates. As a top-level mythical beast-type Devil Fruit user, Atlas is undoubtedly a strong man.

But die like this.

He died a very cowardly death. He did not die in battle, but was executed in front of the whole world without any ability to resist.

In a sense, Atlas also died on the battlefield.

Who could have thought that this high-ranking naval officer who was originally here to protect Atlas would suddenly take action and kill Atlas.

An affirmative smile appeared on Zhan Guo's face, approving of Xirik's actions and taking decisive action under the current bad situation.

Xirik was more decisive than he had imagined.

Even more decisive than him, even he needed to hesitate.

If the Beast Legion had not appeared and the situation of the war had not changed, Atlas could have survived for a while longer.

This kind of thing is not something others can predict.

Even in the Warring States Period, it was unclear when Xirik would take action.

But today, Atlas is doomed to die, and no one can stop him.

Sakaski, standing in front of the execution platform, looked a little embarrassed. Facing the siege of so many powerful men, the pressure he faced was enormous.

Pay attention to the situation on the execution platform, the smile seems a little hideous.

The gaze he turned back met with Xirik's, and the collision in the air seemed to create sparks.

A relaxed smile also appeared on Xirik's face.

Without the restrictions of the execution platform, he could do whatever he wanted.

A figure flashed, fell from the sky, and came to Sakaski's side.

Noticing the hateful looks from everyone, Xirik sighed, knowing that he had become a thorn in the side of the Flying Pirates.

After killing Atlas, how could the Flying Pirates let him go so easily?

The war is not over, and killing Atlas will not change the current situation.

It's just a safety net to avoid worse situations that may happen in the future.

"But so what?"

"Let's have a good fight! Kill me if you dare!"

A strong fighting spirit erupted from Xirik's body, and the dark sword intent was like a black snake coiled around the blade. Facing the pirates, his eyes showed provocation.

For him, all he had to do was survive this war.

In the future, the Flying Pirates will have no chance of killing him.

Unless something unexpected happens, he will stay at the Navy Headquarters and work for the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

The Flying Pirates wouldn't even know where he was.

In other words, this battle is the only chance for the Flying Pirates.

But can they do it?

In terms of top-level combat power, the World Government and the Navy still have the advantage.

Besides, there is Sakaski beside Xirik.

He didn't think these pirates alone could threaten his life.