Sabo didn't even glance at Doflamingo, turning sharply and striding away, as he still had Revolutionary Army comrades to contact.
Doflamingo watched the resolute retreating figure, his guts twisting with regret, cursing his talkative self from two minutes ago, wishing he could slap himself hard.
He suppressed his anger, his figure flickered, and he instantly landed back on the high ground of the palace.
His gaze swept over the group of useless Executives; one by one, they instantly drooped their heads, avoiding Doflamingo's gaze.
Doflamingo gritted his teeth and said, "I feel like you're enjoying the show, but I have no proof."
Except for the unconscious Sugar, the other Executives, as if a unified switch had been pressed, hurriedly waved their hands in perfect unison.
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Doflamingo glared fiercely at these Executives, seeing them instantly achieve a bizarre unspoken agreement, and the veins on his temples throbbed with anger. He was full of irritation, and couldn't help but wonder: Is it still too late to melt down and remold these guys now!
"Why are you all standing around foolishly! Get ready to start the live broadcast! Do you really want to just wait here for them to attack!"
Doflamingo roared, his voice like a clap of thunder in their ears.
Immediately after, he turned and shouted to Pica,
"Pica! Move the palace immediately!"
No sooner had he spoken than Doflamingo's hands moved like phantoms, manipulating threads, and in the blink of an eye, he connected the palace to the towering spire where Orochimaru floated above.
Looking at these subordinates who were more likely to mess things up than succeed, he muttered to himself: Each one of them is more troublesome than the last!
The moment Doflamingo finished speaking, the entire palace seemed to grow legs in an instant, moving with a "rumble" towards the flower field.
At the same time, that flower field seemed to be lifted by an invisible giant hand, rising rapidly at an astonishing speed.
Meanwhile, the surrounding towns slowly sank as if burdened by heavy weight.
In the blink of an eye, the entire palace was moved to the flower field, and Doflamingo stood firmly at the peak of this land with its dramatic elevation changes.
Doflamingo snatched up the transponder snail receiver, and in an instant, projection screens blossomed like fireworks appearing out of nowhere in the night sky,
simultaneously appearing in mid-air, underground, and on all public screens.
He looked down from his elevated position at the people below who were slaughtering each other, and a smile of extreme malice slowly spread across his face.
"Citizens of Dressrosa, and all esteemed guests,"
Doflamingo intentionally drew out the end of his words, his tone full of malice.
"If I had chosen to rule you with fear from the very beginning, there wouldn't be such trouble.
I'm sure after learning the truth, many of you want to tear me to shreds, right?
But it doesn't matter, I've always liked playing something exciting.
I plan to prepare a special game for you... a game where you have a chance to kill me.
"I will stay in this palace, neither fleeing nor hiding. As long as someone can take my head, this game will naturally end."
At this point, Doflamingo's voice suddenly carried a slight chuckle, and his tone inexplicably exuded a hint of ambiguity, as if playing a dangerous game full of temptation with everyone.
"But there's another way to end this game."
As Doflamingo said this, the smile on his face grew even more malicious, as if hiding some unspeakable conspiracy.
Just then, Baby5 suddenly received a transponder snail call. After listening for a few moments, she nodded, then awkwardly approached Doflamingo.
"Excuse me, Young Master." With that, she snatched the transponder snail from Doflamingo's hand.
Doflamingo was instantly stunned, his eyes wide, seemingly unable to believe what was happening before him.
Trebol and the others also looked incredulous, their mouths agape, as if they had witnessed something extremely absurd.
"Hey! Baby5, you idiot! Don't you know what time it is?! How can you snatch the Young Master's transponder snail! This is no time for games!" Trebol couldn't help but shout angrily.
Baby5 gave everyone a look that told them to calm down, then pointed to the tower for Doflamingo. The group instantly quieted down, alright, alright... you go ahead.
Immediately after, Baby5's figure appeared in the center of the screen. Her face actually showed a blush. She first cleared her throat lightly, then said loudly,
"Everyone, Marines, Pirates, Government Officials, common people,
Welcome to the Dressrosa Battle Royale event, sponsored by the former King Donquixote Doflamingo.
"You all need to listen carefully to the rules of this event!"
Baby5 stood tall, her gaze sharply sweeping across the camera, as if she could see everyone through the screen.
"This Dressrosa Battle Royale event has simple yet exciting rules.
The Marines, Pirates, Government Officials, and common people present are all automatically participants.
During the event, you can fight alone, showcasing your extraordinary individual strength;
Or you can form alliances with others, relying on teamwork.
But there are two ultimate goals.
First is to take the head of Young Master Doflamingo.
Those who succeed will not only end the game but also receive a huge amount of Berries hidden under the Young Master's name,
as well as a clue to a mysterious treasure. Or it could be a stepping stone to cooperating with the Four Emperors Kaido.
The second is to incapacitate designated participants within a limited time.
In addition, this event features a reverse bounty.
Anyone who successfully eliminates one of the following participants will receive a corresponding Berries reward at the end of the event, based on their identity and strength.
Please look at the big screen:
First are the one-star, 100 million Berries bounty targets:
Prisoner Swordsman "Rebecca",
Demon Child "Nico Robin",
Wano Country Swordsman "Kin'emon",
Former Dressrosa Princess "Viola",
Black Leg "Sanji",
Iron Man "Franky".
Next are the two-star, 200 million Berries bounty targets:
Commander "Kyros",
Pirate Hunter "Zoro".
Then there are the three-star, 300 million Berries bounty targets:
Straw Hat "Luffy",
Revolutionary Army Chief of Staff "Sabo",
Surgeon of Death "Trafalgar Law",
Former Dressrosa King "King Riku Doldo III".
Next are the five-star, 500 million Berries targets:
"God Usopp".
As Baby5's voice fell, each person's photo appeared on the big screen, with a close-up for Usopp.
Baby5 continued to introduce,
"But if no one can achieve the goal within the specified time,
then the entire Dressrosa will be buried with this game!
Within the Young Master's Birdcage, you cannot contact the outside world.
You will be buried here without anyone knowing.
Those crazed people around you will still aimlessly harm others.
There is no safe place within this Birdcage; the terror of the Birdcage will last for several days.
So, who will win? Struggle!! Fear! Resent!
Remember, the one who put you in this situation is not the Young Master,
but those fools who, for their own selfish desires, tried to break this harmonious peace."
Doflamingo was somewhat confused. Wasn't this the same as his plan? Was it necessary for Baby5 to relay it? Although the tone was a bit annoying, there was no difference.
Was it just to make it sound more official?
At this point, Baby5's tone became subtle:
"But before the game begins, I will make one last solemn introduction.
Last but not least, please pay attention to the Super Star Billion Berries bounty target:
3 Billion Berries bounty target, Straw Hat first mate "Orochimaru"!"
Doflamingo instantly looked at Baby5 in disbelief.
"Baby, what nonsense are you talking!!!"
Baby5 closed her eyes, having decided to go all out, and awkwardly howled,
"Lord Orochimaru said! Since the Young Master has private money to play some battle royale game! Then not a single penny should be left!!
Now, let the game begin!"
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