Chapter 39: The public's anger, Crocodile is anxious
Not long after Luo Wen and others left, the people in the city who were stunned by the Overlord's Haki woke up one after another.
"What happened? Why did you suddenly faint?"
Many people stood up, looking confused.
Their memories were still stuck on the previous chaos, when they were chased by members of the Baroque Works who were pretending to be the King's Army.
"The insidious and shameless Crocodile, the evil Baroque Works, and the slandered King Cobra!"
"Breaking news, one newspaper per Bailey!"
The newspaper not only contained Crocodile's conspiracy plan, but also a brief introduction to Lowen, describing how Lowen uncovered the truth.
Newspaper employees shouted on the streets, explaining the situation to countless people who were unaware of the situation.
"Crocodile is the hero of Alabasta. You are not allowed to slander him!"
A citizen shouted angrily. He was a big fan of Crocodile.
"Oh, take a look for yourself!"
The newspaper employee sneered and slapped a newspaper roughly in his face.
"What, the three-year drought was Crocodile's fault!?"
"He also instigated Baroque Works to start a war in the country!?"
The citizens who had just been filled with indignation were stunned.
All the crimes of Crocodile reported in the newspapers were previously pinned on Cobra.
Could it be that these people were sent by the king to clean up the mess?
With everything in front of them, the citizens didn't believe that Crocodile would be such a vicious criminal.
Until the navy showed up, helped the newspaper with publicity, and captured many agents of the Baroque Works.
These citizens believed that Crocodile was the mastermind behind everything.
"How could this happen? How could this happen?!"
The eyes of countless citizens were confused at first, and then turned into burning anger and hatred.
Because of Crocodile's selfishness, the country suffered from severe drought for three years and not a drop of water could be obtained.
Their lives became difficult and hard, and some of their relatives and friends even died of famine.
They were kept in the dark, worshipped their enemy, and were hostile to the innocent and kind King Cobra.
When the truth was revealed, the people were filled with hatred for Crocodile and felt deeply guilty towards the royal family.
“Thanks to Luo Wen, we know the truth of everything!”
Countless citizens were grateful.
Before this, they had never heard of Lowen's name.
But from now on, Lowen has become a hero in their hearts.
"Loven has gone to the capital to fight Crocodile. Will he succeed?"
The people are extremely worried.
Even though they hated Crocodile to the extreme, they never thought of defeating Crocodile themselves.
Crocodile left a deep impression on them. He easily defeated the other pirates and controlled the sandstorm in front of everyone, turning into wind and sand...
In the eyes of the people, Crocodile is like a sand god and is invincible.
"Can the bounty hunter from the East Sea really defeat Crocodile?"
Countless people were worried about Lowen's safety.
……
Albana, the capital of Alabasta.
In a secret base of Baroque Works.
"Boss, several high-ranking agents have been arrested. Our plan has been exposed!"
Crocodile said nothing as he listened to the bad news coming from the Den Den Mushi.
"Then Boss, I'll hang up first. The navy is searching here."
With a few chaotic calls, the Den Den Mushi hung up the call.
Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had lost its voice, Crocodile's face turned pale and his knuckles creaked.
In Crocodile's mind, the scene of several cadres taking on the task that day replayed in a loop, and he gritted his teeth over and over again.
"What did they say a few days ago?"
"Everyone is full of confidence, boasting that they can take down the bounty hunter!"
"Now, once Luo Wen arrives, all of them have become prisoners."
"Not even a single day, not even a single day!"
Crocodile was so angry that he was shaking and kept talking to himself.
How great it would be if they could delay for two days, then his plan would be completed immediately!
Is a bounty hunter from the East China Sea, a newcomer to the Grand Line, really that scary? !
A few days ago, his Baroque Workshop was still full of talented people, and his plan to steal the country was proceeding in an orderly manner.
That state of vitality and all things competing is still before your eyes.
How come the situation has deteriorated to such an extent in just a few days?
The power he had built up over the years and all his hard planning were destroyed in an instant!
"Luo Wen, you bastard, I can't stand with you!"
Crocodile spoke each word with gritted teeth.
His plan to seize Alabasta in glory has completely failed.
He would certainly lose his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
After years of hard work, all came to nothing!
Crocodile wanted to drink Lowen's blood and eat Lowen's flesh to relieve his hatred!
"Then Boss, should we terminate our plan?"
Nico Robin asked calmly as she looked at the angry Crocodile.
She was not as angry with Lowen as Crocodile was with Lowen. Instead, she was somewhat grateful to him.
She was actually relieved that her utopia plan was ruined.
She is kind-hearted and does not want to bring too much suffering to the country.
It’s just a pity that she can’t see the main text of that history.
"What bullshit are you talking about? I haven't failed yet!"
Crocodile's eyes were bloodshot and he roared angrily.
"The news hasn't reached the capital that quickly. Mobilize all forces and incite the resistance army to riot immediately!"
"I want to force the emperor to abdicate and read the historical text!"
"As long as I get Pluto, I will be the new emperor of this ocean!"
Crocodile went completely crazy and placed all his hopes on the ancient weapon Pluto.
"Nico Robin, son of the devil!"
"You'll be obedient, won't you?"
Crocodile stared at Robin fiercely and said fiercely.
"Of course, I also want to see the historical text."
Robin said calmly.
Looking at Crocodile, Robin's lips curled up into a smile.
She only said that she wanted to read the historical text, but she did not say that she wanted to tell Crocodile the contents of the historical text.
If that was really the whereabouts of Pluto, she would die with this secret.
"Hahaha, that would be perfect!"
Crocodile laughed.
With new hope, Crocodile regained his ambition.
As long as he gets Pluto, everything he lost will come back double.
"Luo Wen, I hope you can come to me before I leave here, and I will treat you well!"
Crocodile had a gloomy face and muttered to himself.
He knew very well that once his plan was exposed, the navy would definitely send admirals to hunt him down, so he had to flee Alabasta.
But before leaving, he couldn't swallow this humiliation if he didn't deal with Luo Wen.
He wanted to let Lowen know what a wrong decision it was to offend Crocodile.
If you want to step on Crocodile to get to the top, you should be prepared to die!
