One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 353 Enchanting Mushroom

“We conspired together before, and although the final result was not what I wanted, I think you can be more honest.”

"Lieutenant General Black Dragon, you didn't bring them this time?"

This was the second conversation between the two after entering the G5 fortress.

Unlike before, Roman didn't bring the four of them with him.

“After all, you don’t even trust me much, let alone them. I think you’d be more willing to be honest when they’re not around,” Roman said with a smile.

"Before I confess, why don't you confess first?"

"If there's anything you want to hear, I'm very willing to tell you, as long as you're honest with me too."

"Even so, you're lying, aren't you? I can't trust you now."

"Why do you say that? Ah... let me guess, do you think I'm lying because G5 Fortress was involved in Andrew's death?"

Rios fell silent again.

But Roman started talking non-stop.

"The reason he was targeted is probably because he is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user."

silence.

"You must have taken his blood too."

silence.

"Actually, thinking about it carefully, after all, I was the one who chose this cruel method back then, and the other party is also a pirate. I have no right to say anything, so turning a blind eye is not an option."

"If that's what you think, you wouldn't be here."

Rios finally broke his silence and began to confront Roman.

"Yes, you're right. If I really intended to ignore everything, I wouldn't be here. After all, your current actions are dangerous. And you know what I want to ask."

The key question is what exactly you have mastered.

……

"So we really don't have to do anything?" Grant lay listlessly on the sofa, staring at the white ceiling.

She felt very bored.

"Isn't this good? Anyway, the officer already said so." Lavin was the most comfortable lying on the ground.

"Do you think everyone is as lazy as you?" Grant scoffed dismissively.

Then, she turned her attention to Sly.

LaVine is too lazy, and Patch is too simple-minded.

At present, it seems that mad dogs are the most reliable.

However, he may not necessarily agree with his own ideas.

"Then why don't you tell me, Gran, what do you think we should do?"

Slye reacted when he saw the gaze that Glenn was casting at him.

Although they have their own conflicts and find it difficult to truly unite, this problem can be ignored when they share a common goal.

"Emm... well, let me share my thoughts." This time, Gran managed to control his temper.

"The officer's arrival here must have been premeditated."

"continue."

“She actually already knew who killed Andrew, and she might even have evidence.”

"Obviously, didn't the officer already say she was fishing?"

"Moreover, the commander has already warned us that the problem lies with the Science Department. The Science Department has made deals with the people at G5 Fortress, and the reason the commander is holding back is to expose the people in the Science Department."

“I think she’s looking for evidence rather than trying to find out who it is,” Patch suddenly interjected.

"My God, you can actually understand what we're saying. Although I've long thought your brain was as useless as moldy flour, today I might have to look at you in a new light."

"Gran, are you looking for death? Do I have to break a few of your bones to shut you up?"

"If you start fighting here now, the officers will twist our heads off, so you'd better stop."

Seeing that the situation was escalating, LaVine could no longer simply stand aside.

Raven knew that Patch could say those words not because he was smart, but because he understood his superior.

If there were evidence, the officer would have taken action long ago.

Why are you still hesitating at this time?

"Hmph, if he keeps his mouth shut, we can all keep our heads."

"You have no right to say that to me."

"Alright, now that we've come this far, why don't we do something about it? For example, let's see who might be that scientist?"

……

If it's related to Zoan-type Devil Fruits, that person is the first one that comes to mind.

"So, I'd like to talk to him. You don't mind, do you?"

"What?" Rios' first reaction was to refuse.

However, he then felt cold sweat running down his body again, his vision blurred again, and he felt dizzy and nauseous.

It felt as if a thousand-pound weight was pressing down on me, making it hard to breathe.

This caused Rios to kneel on the ground.

Now all he could see were the black leather shoes of the person in front of him.

She quickly got up and gradually approached him.

Rios then realized that his hair had been pulled.

If it weren't for this, he wouldn't even be able to lift his head.

“I don’t want to say it a second time, Rios. You should know one thing: when it comes to ruthlessness, you are no match for me.”

“Lieutenant General, I am a doctor and a soldier. Even if you are terrifying, I dare to face my own fears.”

The two pairs of eyes locked in a standoff.

Roman then released his grip.

They're definitely tough nuts to crack.

But I also have an easier way.

Then, a flower appeared in Roman's hands.

It started as a flower bud, but gradually bloomed.

Finally, something that looked like a mushroom fell out of it.

However, the vibrant colors can easily make people think it's poisonous.

"Eat it, it'll be easy."

"poison?"

"Don't make it sound so scary. It has a cute name. You can call it the Enchanting Mushroom." Roman's tone was light, but to Rios it sounded like the devil's whisper.