One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 219 I'm a decent person, I don't like this kind of thing.

Flavia, an underground cave.

Caves are formed by the long-term erosion of groundwater along the fracture surfaces of soluble rock layers. Sometimes, they can create spectacular underground stalactites and can stretch for thousands of meters.

This underground cave is located deep in the Flavia rainforest.

"Are you sure Blake is here?" Smoker asked, slightly confused, after looking at the enormous, frightening hole.

"Probably, since there are many traces here."

There hasn't been a downpour yet, so the traces of people coming and going are quite clear. However, if you ask Roman whether Blake went in, he's not really sure.

Because Blake is most likely still in Lillian's hands, and if Blake is inside, Lillian is most likely inside as well.

To be cautious, Roman used his Observation Haki to scan the area and found almost no trace of humans.

They should all be going in.

“My suggestion is to wait and see, since the situation inside is unclear. What do you think?” Roman glanced at Smoker, waiting for his response.

"When did you start asking for my opinion? I always thought I was your subordinate." Smoker said with slight dissatisfaction, still somewhat resentful about the mermaid parade.

Putting a Devil Fruit user into the ocean is no different from forcing a cat to take a cold bath.

"Hehe, how could that be? My four subordinates are all majors now, how could they consider you a subordinate?" Roman said with a half-smile.

"You..." That's right. Roman is now a brigadier general, and even her subordinates are several ranks higher than her. Don't be fooled by the fact that Roman was specially invited and doesn't have any real military power. If she really needs to, she can certainly use her strength to win over a few subordinates.

Thinking of this, Smoker said angrily, "You win."

But soon they heard screams coming from inside the enormous cave.

Smoker was about to take action, but Roman stopped him.

"Wait a minute, don't rush. Although we can hear the sounds from outside, it's because the cave is very spacious. The actual distance should be quite far from us, at least several kilometers away. It's too late for you to go now."

"So we're just going to wait like this?" Smoker was an impatient person and couldn't control his temper at all.

"Yes, the results will come soon."

Either someone escapes alive, or the entire army is wiped out.

If it's the latter, then Roman will have to abandon his treasure hunt and find someone with a brain more valuable than Black's to appease Smoker.

However, if it is the former, then it proves that the situation inside is not so bad.

However, judging from this situation, there is almost certainly something wrong with it.

What exactly is it?

Hearing Roman say this, Smoker had no choice but to wait.

There was nothing she could do; she had the upper hand.

If you really fight it out, it's just a matter of accepting or being forced to accept.

"The sounds are getting louder and louder, and more and more tragic!"

Roman's Observation Haki was unleashed once more, enhancing his five senses once more.

The voices were filled with panic, fear, and disbelief.

However, due to the distance and the number of people, the emotional fluctuations were very intense and chaotic, and Roman did not know what they had encountered or what they had seen.

Logically speaking, pirates who can cruise the New World shouldn't be so spineless.

What could possibly frighten these tough men into a panic?

It can't possibly be a simple trap.

So that means there's a terrifying presence inside?

Ok?

Getting closer and closer.

Someone is fleeing towards the exit.

Hmm, not bad. It seems there are still survivors we can ask about the situation inside.

When Roman and Smoker finally saw who it was, they were both taken aback.

Black is Smoker's target this time.

"Navy?" Black was also surprised to see Roman and Smoker's attire.

Is a fight about to break out?

Roman gestured to Smoker with his eyes: Good opportunity, hurry up and make your move.

Smoker: You don't need to tell me anything, I know what to do.

But who knew that the next second would bring such a stunning reversal?

Black slid to his knees before Roman and Smoker, crying out in a heart-wrenching wail: "Navy, save me!"

Pirates ask the Navy for help?

This is truly something I've never seen before.

Even Smoker and Roman were briefly stunned.

Putting everything else aside, that smooth sliding kneeling maneuver was so impressive it gave Roman goosebumps.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that his body was covered in wounds of varying sizes, and he appeared extremely weak, with mottled bloodstains all around him.

These are the marks left by torture.

It's probably Lillian.

“There’s a madman torturing me, and there are monsters inside.” Blake was somewhat incoherent.

Judging from his appearance, it's really hard to believe he's a pirate with a bounty of nearly 100 million.

However, given this situation, Smoker found it difficult to make a move.

What's inside?

The trigger for him was probably not just Lilyne; there was likely something far more terrifying involved.

Instantly, alarm bells rang in Roman's mind, and he drew his sword to parry the attack.

Its speed was so fast that Smoker and Black, who were standing nearby, didn't even have time to react.

The object that met the blade was a pure white parasol.

Ilsa Lillin also came out.

"Not bad, Navy. Generally speaking, many people have their heads chopped off before they can even react, but you're quite fast."

Although she was indeed a beautiful face, Roman did feel the pressure.

Blake reacted extremely, immediately scrambling away from the two attackers. However, his injuries were severe; escaping the cave had already exhausted his remaining strength, and he could no longer even stand.

"Your speed is pretty good too."

Although Roman didn't even have a chance to unleash his domineering aura due to the hasty reception.

She has never encountered this situation before.

"I found it very strange that there would be a treasure map by such a coincidence. You were the one who set this up, weren't you? I never thought I would fall for your trap. You were targeting a certain pirate, so you set this trap specifically."

Your mind works pretty fast?

However, this is not a trap for any pirate. It just means that whichever pirate gets his hands on this map will be targeted by Roman.

In other words, it was purely Lily's bad luck.

I'm not targeting you personally, it's just that since you picked me up, I can only target you.

Judging from Lillian's appearance, the thing inside is no ordinary object; it must have given her quite a bit of trouble.

The once-luxurious long dress was now tattered and torn, showing no sign of its original value.

After exchanging a few simple blows, the two quickly separated. Roman was about to attack immediately, but Lillian's skillful maneuvers left him completely bewildered.

She was tearing...uh...taking off her clothes.

"Hey, hey, I'm a decent person, I don't like that kind of thing!!!!!"