Vinsmoke Judge had not received such a simple and direct threat in a long time.
Or rather, such simple and direct threats were inherently inappropriate, so no one would ever use them.
But today, Judge truly witnessed one.
The envoy's message was simple and direct—
The strategic model Germa 66 could employ against the Four Seas Alliance, the Four Seas Alliance could also use against Germa 66!
Germa 66 could engage in guerrilla warfare, disrupting the Four Seas Alliance's fixed shipping routes and threatening the foundation of their existence.
Similarly, the Four Seas Alliance could dispatch an "envoy" of unknown origin to launch a surprise attack on Germa 66's forces in the North Blue!
Just like the half-road the envoy had just walked.
If such a scene were leaked to the sea through reporters, it would shock everyone who knew that Germa 66 truly existed.
After all, strictly speaking, what the envoy had just done was already enough to defeat a large number of Germa 66 clone soldiers single-handedly!
The even more critical point was that he had only used wooden weapons that had just been whittled.
If that envoy had carried a full set of equipment and come with murderous intent, the casualties among the Germa 66 army would have at least doubled!
If someone of the envoy's caliber were to be determined to fight Germa 66 to the bitter end, then both the Four Seas Alliance and Germa 66 would suffer unimaginable painful losses.
Judge knew that this deal was clearly not very worthwhile.
Even though he didn't want to admit it, the fact remained so.
Despite appearing glorious and boundless, Germa 66 and the Germa Kingdom were actually in a precarious situation.
As the only nation in the world with no fixed territory, yet still able to participate in the World Conference as a member state, the Germa Kingdom's status was undoubtedly special.
And "special" meant "prominent," and "prominent" meant attracting "extra attention" from others who had intentions.
So, who on this sea was the most intentional?
The answer was simple—
The World Government.
Once Germa 66 suffered a severe blow…
No, in fact, it didn't even need to meet such precise conditions. The World Government wouldn't even need Germa 66's combat strength to be weakened.
Once it confirmed that Germa 66 and the Four Seas Alliance were in an absolute state of opposition, the World Government would inevitably intervene and profit from it.
If possible, the World Government would indeed be happy to see both the Four Seas Alliance and Germa 66 mutually destroyed.
The simultaneous severe damage to these two major forces would help the World Government stabilize the situation in the North Blue and the first half of the Grand Line.
As the commander of Germa 66, Judge naturally understood this point and therefore did not want the World Government to succeed.
He still wanted to recreate the former Germa Kingdom!
…
Judge looked down at the envoy before him. This man of mysterious origin truly had the strength to stand before Germa 66.
It was precisely because of the envoy's presence that Judge had to rethink the Four Seas Alliance's strength and whether confronting them head-on was in the long-term interest of the Germa Kingdom.
The answer… was still unknown!
Judge paused, then slowly said, "Envoy, what is your purpose in coming here?"
Purpose?
That's right, upon hearing Judge's words, the surrounding clone soldiers realized that the envoy had never directly stated his purpose for coming to Germa 66.
What was he here to do?
The envoy bowed slightly, his expression still calm and kind, "I want you to withdraw."
A perfectly reasonable purpose.
Germa 66's objective was to regain control of the Aden Kingdom's new government, and the Four Seas Alliance naturally had no intention of easily relinquishing it.
Therefore, the envoy naturally wanted Germa 66 to withdraw, thereby maintaining the Four Seas Alliance's commercial dominance in the Aden Kingdom.
After thinking for about half a minute, Judge suddenly raised his hand and forcefully struck the heavy spear he was holding into the ground.
The power of the impact was so great that it made the surrounding air tremble, creating gusts of wind. The clone soldiers standing a little closer felt like they could barely stand.
But the envoy's expression remained unchanged.
Seeing this, Judge's face became somewhat grim, yet he burst into laughter.
"Envoy, you have shown the ability you possess, and I can agree to your terms!"
Even the clone soldiers who were absolutely loyal to Germa 66 couldn't believe their ears at these words!
If a World Government official or a reporter were present, they would undoubtedly show expressions of surprise and bewilderment.
What?
Vinsmoke Judge, the dreaded "Monster Bird" feared by all nations in the North Blue, was actually retreating voluntarily?!
This was an absurd plot that even street tabloids wouldn't dare to fabricate.
Yet, it had indeed happened.
However, those who knew Judge well understood that the man was by no means simple.
After all, how could a man who could start from scratch, establish a nation, and then have that nation rule one of the Four Seas, the North Blue, for sixty-six days, be simple?
As expected, Judge continued to speak, his words seemingly unfinished.
"However…"
Judge's tone shifted, and he said gravely, "I still need to ask two questions."
"Please do,"
The envoy bowed slightly, his manner polite.
Judge slowly extended his hand, gently stroking the spear he had stuck in the ground, and slowly said:
"The first question is, can you survive."
"The second question is, can the Aden Kingdom survive."
His fierce gaze shifted downwards, locking onto the smiling envoy, Judge slowly said:
"Now, you may answer."
The envoy thought for a moment and retorted, "Answer both at once?"
"No, you can answer separately."
Judge seemed pleased that the envoy understood his meaning.
The envoy nodded slightly at this, slowly placing his right hand behind his back as if rummaging for something beneath his robe.
He smiled, "I'll answer the first question first."
"Alright."
Judge's expression remained the same. Then, the hand that had been stroking the heavy spear gripped the shaft tightly and pulled the spear from the ground.
Immediately, he aimed at the envoy's head and slammed it down with all his might!
The tip of the spear was enveloped in a powerful current, specially modified by Vinsmoke family technology.
For an ordinary person, even a mere touch of that strong current would result in immediate death, their internal organs turning to charcoal, and even the most skillful doctors in the world would be unable to save them.
The heavy spear descended!
And in that lightning-fast moment, the envoy drew from behind him…
He drew nothing.
After all, the wooden weapons he had used before had all been used against the clone soldiers. Beneath his robe, there was only his back, and nothing else.
So, the envoy chose to use his wrist to block Judge's thunderous heavy spear.
Bang!
The heavy spear landed on the envoy's wrist, and the powerful current instantly coursed through his body.
Judge's gaze gradually shifted from grim to bewildered.
He looked at the envoy's still-smiling face and murmured:
"What exactly… are you?"
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