Chapter 238: Retreat
Nicholas's heart jolted slightly.
The pressure created by just a gaze was simply terrifying.
Even when facing Whitebeard and Roger, Nicholas had never felt this way.
Could it be…?
A solemn expression couldn't help but surface on Nicholas's face.
No wonder Roger had the idea of using his life to usher in the Great Pirate Era; could this terrifying Strength truly be possessed by a human?
Although he had already made some guesses about the Strength of the person standing at the pinnacle of the World, it was only when he truly faced it directly that he realized just how powerful they were.
Originally, Nicholas thought Roger had succumbed to Fate, but now it seemed Roger must have learned about Joy Boy's power from the Things left behind by Joy Boy on the Final Island, indirectly understanding the terror of the person at the pinnacle of the World.
Otherwise, with the Strength of the Roger Pirates, who dominated the Sea at that time, they could have completely sought out valuable Devil Fruits or Secret Treasures to cure Roger's Disease.
Deeply and clearly sensing the power of the owner of that gaze, Nicholas's Figure flashed as his thoughts moved.
Figure flashing, Nicholas raised his hand and waved streaks of Thunder towards the surrounding Buildings.
From beginning to end, Nicholas didn't even look at the Bald Gorosei.
This act of destroying Buildings was also intended to create chaos.
Because in Nicholas's perception, along with the attention of that gaze, several powerful Auras simultaneously appeared in other directions of Holy Land Mary Geoise, rushing towards this Place.
The bald man wearing white robes frowned as he watched Nicholas's Actions.
Before stopping Nicholas, the bald man bowed slightly in awe and respect towards the direction from which that gaze had come.
Nicholas recklessly destroyed Buildings within Mary Geoise, while also preparing to retreat.
While creating chaos, he was still thinking about just how powerful the owner of that gaze could be.
Accompanied by the collapse of another magnificent Building, amidst the rising Dust Cloud, Holy Land Guards also surrounded them.
Guards falling one by one from the Sky, and those other ground troops converged.
With orderly coordination, they surrounded the Building engulfed in Dust Cloud.
The powerful Gorosei White-Robed Old Man stepped forward, coldly staring into the Dust Cloud, Nicholas was now firmly locked onto by him.
The Guards forming the encirclement had cold gazes, all somewhat eager to make a move.
In this situation, they didn't believe Nicholas could escape.
Feeling the Killing Intent from all around, Nicholas sensed the location of Bell-lin and the others.
Have they already left smoothly…?
Even smoother than expected.
Nicholas couldn't help but smile.
"It's come to this, and you still dare to laugh?"
When the Guards saw the smile on Nicholas's face, it was as if they had been slapped in the face, and their gazes instantly became even colder.
Only by using this guy's Blood could their Disgrace be washed away.
"Hope you guys like the Gift I'm giving you."
Watching a brightly colored Spores fly past In front of him, the smile on Nicholas's face became even brighter.
The White-Robed Old Man's Eyes narrowed slightly, "Hmm?"
The words had just left his mouth when a sudden change occurred. The Holy Land Guards encircling Nicholas in layers, their Body's skin began to rapidly turn purplish-black, green, and red. Some Guards even started developing sores on their Bodies that ruptured, and the foul-smelling Toxin splashed onto the Bodies of those nearby, instantly triggering a chain reaction.
A blooming Flower quietly appeared on the bald man's Arm. Noticing the abnormality, the bald man used a Sword to directly cut off a piece of flesh from his Arm while quickly retreating.
Nicholas, who had been standing there, disappeared into thin air after a burst of Thunder.
The sudden unexpected change was so abrupt that many people didn't even notice.
"Been played…"
Stern anger surfaced in the White-Robed bald man's Eyes.
"Escaped?"
At this moment, several other Figures landed beside the bald man. Looking at the chaotic mess of screaming Holy Land Guards, one of them opened his Arms, then squeezed them inwards. Accompanied by his Action, the Air In front of him began to compress, and soon all the Holy Land Guards and Spores in the Place disappeared.
"Other Places in the Holy Land should also have Virus, send out cleanup troops to clean up, and send people to block the News."
"Let the CP Department investigate why the other party suddenly attacked Mary Geoise."
"Also, have the Marine and CP Department closely monitor Nicholas's movements. Report immediately if there's any News!"
After a brief discussion, Orders were quickly issued one after another.
Just then, a whistling sound came from the Sky, and several Big Shots subconsciously looked overhead. Then, a Puddle of yellowish-green, green with a hint of white Droppings accurately landed in the middle of them.
Looking at the Droppings on the Ground, the Complexions of the Big Shots, who were usually quite composed, immediately turned gloomy.
Tens of thousands of meters above in the High Sky.
The Sea King Authority Ship traveled through the clouds.
Accompanied by a flash of Lightning, Nicholas appeared out of nowhere at the edge of the Hull.
On the Deck, seeing Nicholas's Figure, everyone smiled.
Saint Sommerfield was lying on the Deck, but at this point, Saint Sommerfield had long lost his usual arrogance and domineering manner. After all, these guys In front of him were truly Villains who dared to attack Holy Land Mary Geoise, and might really kill him without hesitation.
Just now, Nicholas had used the mark left on the Ship to activate Flying Thunder God, instantly crossing tens of thousands of meters Distance, appearing on the Deck of the Sea King Authority Ship.
With Nicholas's safe return, this Action against the Celestial Dragons came to an end.
"Captain, what should we do with this guy?"
Simon looked at Saint Sommerfield, who was pretending to be dead on the Deck, and asked curiously, while his Gaze also turned to Vistad, who was wiping his Axe to the side.
"No rush, first send him to the prison in the Ship Bottom and lock him up."
Nicholas smiled at Simon, then lowered his head, his Gaze looking through the clouds towards the Red Line below.
At this point, Mary Geoise had completely fallen into chaos and simply didn't have the Energy to pursue Nicholas and them. So Nicholas quickly withdrew his Gaze.
"Is it disdain to take Action? And I can't sense 'Captain's' Aura, is he dead? Or is he imprisoned in a more hidden Place?"
Thinking of the pressure of that gaze he felt in Mary Geoise, Nicholas muttered to himself.
In the dead of night.
Inside the World Economic News Mobile News Company, a sound of wailing and howling suddenly erupted.
Pa ta—
Many News Company employees who had just fallen asleep after working overtime to rush drafts were startled and fell out of bed by Morgans's sudden howling.
When everyone gathered in the Office, they realized their President was in a frenzy. Documents and office supplies were scattered all over the Ground.
At this time, Morgans was lying on the Ground without any decorum, crying loudly.
"President, what's wrong?"
An employee couldn't help but ask curiously. They knew they had received Explosive News today, and as long as it was published tomorrow, their News Company's Reputation would definitely surge again, but Morgans seemed a bit unhappy.
Hearing the employee's Words, Morgans's Complexion flushed red with agitation, "This is Big News, but those guys actually won't let us publish it! We should burn all those guys to death in Mary Geoise!"
Hearing Morgans's Words, many employees came to their senses and couldn't help but ponder.
It concerned the Holy Land and Celestial Dragons. Morgans, who was usually fearless for the sake of publishing News, inevitably had to consider it.
They had originally decided to publish it in tomorrow's Newspaper, but who knew the World Government had sent a greeting. If they didn't want to lose their foothold in this Sea in the future, suppressing the News was the best option.
However, this News content was so explosive, if it wasn't published…
Wouldn't life be filled with Regret!
But if it was published, life might end soon.
After thinking for a moment, Morgans decisively decided and shouted loudly, "Everyone, prepare to rewrite the draft! The News will still be published, but don't mention Nicholas, just say a Plague and Fire broke out in Mary Geoise, causing heavy casualties!"
Many employees' eyes lit up at this.
The next day.
A world-shaking Newspaper flew to all parts of the World carried by News Birds.
(End of chapter)