Upon hearing this voice, everyone immediately turned their gazes toward the wealthy man bidding against Charlos.
An acquaintance of one of the wealthy men quickly grabbed Ivan's arm, urgently trying to dissuade him: "Hey, what are you doing? How dare you bid against Saint Charlos?"
"That's right, are you insane? Apologize to Saint Charlos immediately!"
However, Ivan merely glanced at the wealthy man's acquaintance, who immediately felt as if he were being stared down by a ferocious beast and instinctively released his grip.
This was a basic application of Conqueror's Haki, effective against only a single target.
Ivan wasn't very proficient yet, but it was more than enough to deal with a weak wealthy man!
By now, some had gradually begun to sense something amiss. The shrewd nobles and wealthy individuals among them quietly rose and left the auction hall.
Who didn't know that not long ago, on the Gran Tesoro, a similar incident of bidding against a Celestial Dragon had occurred?
And the outcome of that auction was the assassination of the Celestial Dragon Saint Roswald, with the perpetrator, Fox, still at large!
Could it be that the previous assassination was about to be reenacted on the Sabaody Archipelago? Was this guy an assassin from the Shadow Garden or just a bold imitator?
Charlos was even more foolish than his father, completely unaware of the eerie shift in the atmosphere.
He abruptly stood up, glaring fiercely at Ivan, and roared, "You lowly scum, how dare you compete with me? I bid 1 billion!"
"1.01 billion!"
Facing Charlos's vicious glare, Ivan showed no fear. Instead, he offered Charlos a gentle smile.
"1.5 billion!"
"1.51 billion!"
"2 billion!"
"2.01 billion!"
The familiar bidding echoed through the auction hall. Unnoticed by anyone, the entire venue had fallen completely silent.
Aside from Charlos, who was dumber than a pig, all the other guests scrambled to flee. Even the Cipher Pol agents surrounded Charlos, forming a protective barrier around him.
One of the Cipher Pol commanders had already notified the Marines stationed on the Sabaody Archipelago and was prepared to call for a Marine Admiral's assistance at any moment!
However, Charlos, the one they were protecting, showed no gratitude whatsoever.
Bang!
A gunshot rang out as Charlos shot the Cipher Pol agent blocking his view, impatiently snapping:
"Idiot, how dare you block my line of sight? Are you looking to die?"
Then, pointing at Ivan, Charlos commanded the surrounding agents:
"Capture him! I want him as my slave. Damn bastard, trying to steal what's mine? I'll make you wish you were dead!"
Yet, for the first time, the surrounding agents did not immediately act upon Charlos's command.
This only infuriated Charlos further. "What are you doing? Capture him now! Are you all deaf?"
The CP agent leader's mask was already soaked with sweat, dripping continuously. Even in such a moment, he still bowed first to the fat pig beside him, fawning:
"Charlos, this guy is most likely..."
At that moment, Ivan and Robin beside him suddenly stood up, startling all the agents and cutting off the leader's words.
Ivan slowly walked toward Charlos, leisurely saying, "Let me say it for him—because I am the Fox!"
As his words fell, a cloud of smoke suddenly erupted from Ivan and Robin. Then, they emerged from the smoke.
But now, their appearance was completely different from before. They were shrouded in deep cloaks, with only their faces exposed, covered by ordinary-looking masks.
These two masks were of a fox and a black cat!
"Ahhh! It really is Shadow Garden! Everyone, run!"
After Ivan and the others revealed their true identities, the guests frantically fled into the distance. The agent leader immediately dialed the golden Den Den Mushi, calling for Admiral Kizaru's support.
But even though Kizaru would arrive soon, he showed no sign of relief.
Because in Water 7, the Fox's companion, Tanuki, had slaughtered all the corrupt high-ranking officials of Water 7 while being pursued by Kizaru!
With this case right before their eyes, who would dare to think that Charlos would be safe as long as Kizaru arrived?
The long-suppressed tension finally erupted. The surrounding screams of terror, the agents' nervousness, and the overwhelming killing intent pressing down like an ocean finally sobered the foolish Charlos.
When he realized what was happening, he completely lost the pride of a god and had no thought of avenging his father.
He simply retreated like a pig within the Seastone-sealed space:
"No, you're that assassin! Don't kill me! I am a descendant of gods! You can't kill me!"
The CP agents were not at all surprised by Charlos's reaction. Even if their comrades were shot by the person they were protecting, they still dutifully carried out their mission.
Because if they failed in their duty, the World Government would make their families pay the price. They had no choice.
As for Ivan, he calmly watched Charlos scrambling in panic within the small room made of Seastone.
At this moment, his emotions were incredibly complex. There was no joy, only sorrow and anger far greater than ever before.
Was this the so-called lofty descendant of gods?
So the pinnacle of this vast sea was occupied by these creatures worse than pigs or dogs?
Hah, such a world was utterly unworthy of the sacrifices of the common people. The Celestial Dragons did not deserve the reverence of the world.
They were merely pigs who happened to be born in the clouds and had stayed there ever since!
Since they had always been in the sky, ignorant of the suffering below, and since no one had dragged them down from their lofty heights, he would take action. He would be the first, the sharpest spear, the sturdiest shield!
This filthy, scarred old world—it was better to destroy it!
Ivan strode step by step toward Charlos.
Seeing Ivan move, the agents desperately tried to stop him. But Ivan had no intention of fighting them himself.
Arms bloomed like flowers, effortlessly snapping the necks of the agents and killing them instantly.
Nowadays, dealing with small fry was this quick for Robin!
As Ivan made his way toward Charlos, any obstacles in his path were effortlessly crushed by Robin. In the end, all the agents lay dead, leaving only the protected swine, still unharmed, inside the Seastone cabin.
Noticing Ivan stopping before him, the overwhelming pressure of impending death caused Charlos to suddenly break down and scream:
"That's right, that's right! You're a Devil Fruit Ability User! You can't come in here! If you enter, you'll lose your power! You can't kill me!
Hahahahaha, you can't kill me!"
However, the moment Charlos finished speaking, countless black lightning bolts erupted from Ivan's body. These bolts, as if solid, struck toward him.
Ivan gave a cold smile. "Shut up forever, swine!"
In the next moment, boundless terror engulfed Charlos. Fear that exceeded physiological limits directly caused him to suffer a myocardial infarction. His body convulsed uncontrollably, and within a dozen seconds, he was lifeless.
Illusion Technique + Conqueror's Haki—Conqueror's Kill!
--Enjoying the story? Want more chapters? Check out my Patreon and support me for 40+ advance chapters.
Just search for "GoddessTL" on Patreon!"
Thanks!