While Lancelot showed a surprised expression, Violet wore a face full of tension.
Because she wasn't confident at all.
After all, even with Rebecca added, it would only be two women.
But for a guy like this... Would he lack women?
She truly had no assurance in her heart.
However, she soon grasped something and added.
"Moreover, over these years by Doflamingo's side, I've managed to access some core information. If you agree to help me restore the kingdom, not only will both Rebecca and I, the two princesses, be yours... I can even consolidate some of Doflamingo's forces and hand them over to you."
Here, she paused briefly.
Then she added: "Including underground world businesses and intelligence... With these, you can quickly become the new underground ruler. Or, make one of your subordinates the king of the underground world."
"Oh..."
To be honest, women... if he wanted them, he could have plenty.
Although both Violet and Rebecca were rare beauties, he would absolutely never sacrifice benefits for beautiful women.
But two original story beauties, plus the Dressrosa Kingdom, and part of Doflamingo's underground business and intelligence... That could make things worth the trouble.
The benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Naturally worth his effort.
He was a decisive man—once he'd made up his mind, he wouldn't drag his feet.
Immediately, to Violet's astonishment, he walked over and wrapped an arm around her slender waist.
With a firm pull, he drew her completely into his embrace.
She instantly felt this man's powerful arms and broad chest.
Simultaneously, a distinctly masculine scent entered her nostrils and rushed to her head.
Making her involuntarily show some shyness.
Yet she didn't resist, nor did she feel any aversion toward Lancelot. Because Lancelot was exactly this kind of lecherous guy.
She knew this perfectly well in her heart. If he didn't take advantage of her like this, she would have found it strange and felt uneasy...
At that moment, Lancelot said softly, "I must admit, what you said has moved me. But remember this clearly—if you fail to deliver, I wouldn't mind playing the role of Doflamingo for once..."
Upon hearing this, Violet straightened her expression and declared, "I will never break my word."
Lancelot nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to one side and said coldly.
"Since you're here, show yourself!"
"Is someone there?"
Caesar Clown and Violet both looked over, with Caesar Clown appearing completely confused.
He couldn't see anyone at all.
Meanwhile, Violet narrowed her eyes.
Having survived under Doflamingo's command for so long and even gained some of his trust, she was sharp-witted and immediately became alert.
Violet then made her move—she touched the tips of her thumb and index finger together to form a circle resembling an "OK" gesture.
A thin, membrane-like substance appeared within the circle formed by her fingers, which she then placed in front of her eyes.
Instantly, her eyes gained X-ray-like vision.
Nothing around her could escape her sight.
Soon, her gaze fixed on the spot Lancelot was looking at.
With just one glance, Violet's expression changed dramatically.
She saw a human figure hidden beneath the ground and immediately recognized who it was.
Senor Pink.
He was one of the executives of Doflamingo's Donquixote Family, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user—the Sui Sui no Mi (Swim-Swim Fruit).
This ability was an extremely unique Devil Fruit.
Although it lacked destructive power, its effects were highly unusual.
When activated, it could turn the ground or walls into a liquid state, allowing the Ability User to move or pass through them freely.
"This is bad... That's Senor Pink, one of the executives of Doflamingo's Donquixote Family. We must not let him escape. Otherwise, the entire Donquixote Family will soon know our whereabouts."
"He won't get away..."
A faint, contemptuous smile curled at the corner of Lancelot's lips.
Then, with a soft shout, he abruptly lifted his right leg and swung it forward with thunderous force.
In an instant, an incredibly fearsome Tempest Kick slash erupted, hurtling forward like a bolt of lightning with a chilling, whistling sound.
Wherever the Tempest Kick slash passed, the ground—originally paved with incredibly sturdy bluestone—was instantly torn apart.
The bluestone seemed as fragile as paper in the face of its power.
It was worth noting that these bluestones were as hard as steel, yet under Lancelot's powerful Tempest Kick slash, they appeared utterly defenseless.
Witnessing this scene, Violet couldn't help but widen her eyes in shock.
Previously, everything she knew about Lancelot had been through hearsay or intelligence reports.
Now, she had seen it with her own eyes.
She finally gained a preliminary understanding of Lancelot's true strength.
She never expected that a casual kick from Lancelot could unleash such astonishing destructive power.
However, Caesar Clown, standing nearby, was completely unfazed, showing no sign of surprise.
For him, such scenes were all too common.
After all, he had once witnessed Lancelot wield a sword and slice an entire mountain—along with his fortress—clean in half.
That spectacle had been truly earth-shattering.
Compared to that monumental sword strike, what was a mere Tempest Kick slash?
At the same time, Senor Pink, who had been secretly moving underground, remained completely unaware of the danger rapidly closing in.
Only when the Tempest Kick slash was mere inches away did he suddenly sense it.
Unfortunately, it was already far too late.
Senor Pink was slashed out from underground, sent flying over a hundred meters by the terrifying force.
He finally crashed violently into a three-story building.
"BOOM..."
Under the horrific impact, the three-story building instantly collapsed into a pile of rubble.
Senor Pink was buried directly beneath the wreckage.
For a moment, it was unknown whether he was alive or dead.
"Hiss..."
Violet couldn't help but gasp sharply.
Though she had understood from Lancelot's earlier strike that Senor Pink would be no match for him, she never expected that he wouldn't even be able to withstand a single blow.
This shocked her once again.
Lancelot, meanwhile, turned and gave Caesar Clown a meaningful look.
After all, while others might not know, how could he not be aware?
Senor Pink was definitely not dead.
Because Senor Pink's ability was something he had great use for.
Caesar Clown immediately understood his meaning!
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