Chapter 963 Cruelty
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In the square of Alabasta, the air seemed to freeze in a deathly stillness.
At the very center of the image is a throne with a dark red and gold color scheme, surrounded by a variety of weapons stuck in the ground!
The expansive view, the upward angle, and the interplay of light and color all accentuate the throne's supreme status and inviolable sacredness!
Although the commoners in front of the screen did not know what the throne in the picture meant, just looking at it made them feel a huge pressure, making them feel inexplicably suffocated.
"Father...Father, what exactly is the Throne of the Void?"
Vivi couldn't help but ask more questions out of curiosity.
"this…"
Kobra looked troubled and hesitated for a long time before slowly speaking.
"Sigh, never mind. As the heir of the Nefertari family and the future king of Alabasta, there are some things I have to tell you sooner or later, Vivi, even if knowing too much is dangerous for you."
Cobra's expression was serious.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty Cobra, we will definitely protect Princess Vivi and Alabasta!"
Bell and Gakka said seriously.
"Yes, yes! If I'm not around one day, I'll leave Vivi and Alabasta to you two, Jakka and Bell."
"Yes, Your Majesty Cobra! This is our duty as guardian deities!"
“Please tell me, Father! I cannot back down even if there is danger, in order to protect Alabasta and everyone.”
Weiwei clenched her fists, her gaze resolute.
"Hehehe, very good, she truly is my daughter!"
Kobra smiled with satisfaction.
Jakka and Bell understood each other perfectly and immediately split up to guard the surroundings.
Cobra paused for a moment and continued.
"Do you remember what I told you before about the origins of the World Government, Vivi?"
"Yes, yes! Of course I remember."
Vivi answered seriously.
"The World Government was founded 800 years ago by 20 kings who claimed to be the creators of the world. Later, their entire race migrated to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, and their descendants are the Celestial Dragons of today..."
"That's right!"
Cobra nodded.
"For 800 years, the Celestial Dragons have ruled the world as its leaders, but internally, the 20 kings who founded the World Government are completely equal in status."
"Therefore, in order to prevent the emergence of dictators, they specially set up a throne and surrounded it with their respective weapons, swearing together that no one could sit on that supreme position. This is the origin of the Void Throne!"
"So...I see!"
Vivi stared intently at the throne in the picture with her big eyes wide open.
"No one can sit on...the dictator's...throne?"
"Actually, our Nefertari's ancestor, Queen Lily, was also one of the original 20 kings. However, she did not choose to move to the Holy Land to live and become a Celestial Dragon. So, to be precise, there are actually only 19 weapons next to the throne..."
Cobra stroked his beard and frowned.
"However, over the years I've searched through all the records of Alabasta and discovered some strange things... It seems that back then, Queen Lily..."
"Oh! Father, look! Who is that person?"
Kobra was speaking to himself when he was suddenly interrupted by Vivi's exclamation, and he quickly looked up.
Upon seeing the figure appear on the screen, Cobra's pupils constricted sharply.
"That is…?"
"Tap! Tap! Tap..."
Footsteps echoed in the empty hall. Suddenly, a figure wearing a crown and a long robe appeared on the screen. He stepped on a red carpet and slowly walked towards the high platform. His light steps seemed to pound heavily on the hearts of everyone in front of the screen.
Finally, He paused before the Void Throne, then turned and sat down with a flick of his robe!
"Nani!?"
Cobra stared in disbelief, his lips trembling as he managed to utter a few words.
"...How could this be? Why is there someone on the Void Throne?"
Meanwhile, around the world, the kings of all the member states of the World Government who witnessed this astonishing scene wore solemn expressions.
"Foo! Foo! Foo! That madman! Is the world about to spiral out of control?"
Doflamingo covered his face and laughed wildly.
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"I...Lord Im!"
"They've actually invaded deep into Pangu City? Damn it!"
The Five Elders were shocked to see Im appear directly on the live stream and sit on the Void Throne in front of a global audience.
"Gagaga~!"
Morgans wore an expression of extreme bliss and ecstasy.
"Lord Im? Is this the name of the true supreme power behind the scenes of the World Government? So you Five Elders are nothing but puppets following orders! Today's news is really getting more and more exciting! Hahahaha!"
"Damn it! Stop the live stream immediately! Morgans!!"
Itsumade let out a hysterical scream and angrily charged toward Morgans' airship, only to be blocked by Kaido once again.
"Wait a moment! Lord Im! The enemy..."
Satan Saint hurriedly used his contract ability to report the situation to Im.
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"Oh? Monitoring Den Den Mushi?"
On the Void Throne, Im leaned back slightly, his composed movements exuding an unparalleled aura of power. Beneath the shadow of his hood, his scarlet eyes indifferently swept across the empty hall, finally settling on a black Den Den Mushi the size of an egg on a distant stone pillar.
"You mean, all the ants in the lower realms are staring at Mu right now?"
Im's tone was flat and devoid of any emotion. He tapped the armrest of the throne lightly with his fingertips, making a soft "tap-tap" sound!
The sound was particularly jarring to the ears of the Five Elders, causing them to break out in a cold sweat.
"I'm so sorry, Lord Im!"
Satan's voice was filled with barely concealed tension.
"The number and strength of the invaders far exceeded expectations..."
"Please...please give us a little more time..."
"Unforgivable!"
Im raised his eyes, and his Conqueror's Haki transformed into crimson lightning, striking the innocent-looking Den Den Mushi on the stone pillar. Just then, a strange fluctuation occurred in the air behind the Void Throne.
"Hehehe! There's a flaw!"
An incoherent voice suddenly came from behind.
"who!"
Im turned around abruptly, only to be met with a merciless broadsword.
"Secret Technique: Thousand Years of Death!"
"Boom!"
With a deafening roar, sparks flew and smoke filled the hall, causing a noticeable tremor throughout Mary Geoise!
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"Zizzizi~!"
The monitoring Den Den Mushi was tragically destroyed, and the live stream once again turned into countless black and white pixels flashing!
Viewers around the world stared in disbelief, stunned and speechless.
"Hey! Did you all see that just now...?"
Everyone nodded blankly, still reeling from the shock.
"Yeah! That's too brutal!"
Just now, in the last second before the image disappeared, they clearly saw an incredibly tall figure suddenly appear and cleave the person on the Void Throne and the throne in two with a single slash!
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