Pirates: The Greatest Scoundrel in Navy History

Vice-captain of the Knights of God!

Upon hearing the invitation from the Five Elders, Doflamingo's pupils shrank into pinholes under his sunglasses, and his breathing stagnated.

Senior, who was standing beside him, could no longer maintain his gentlemanly demeanor, and his mind was shaken.

The Vice-captain of the Knights of God... He was a big shot whose power was second only to the captain, and he had power beyond the Celestial Dragons themselves, and could judge or even execute other Celestial Dragons.

In addition to the overwhelming power, the members of the Knights of God could have their own statues standing on both sides of the Stairs of Heaven, becoming a figure worshipped by thousands of people and recorded in history!

It can be said without hesitation that the position of Vice-captain of the Knights of God was enough to easily crush the power and status brought by the titles of the New World Underground Emperor and the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The gap between the two was simply like heaven and earth!

The meeting hall became quiet again.

Doflamingo's eyes were red under his sunglasses, staring at the encrypted Den Den Mushi in front of him, and his breathing became heavy.

I have to admit that somewhere deep in his heart, he was indeed moved.

He has been pursuing higher power and status all his life, and becoming a member of the majestic Knights of God is his childhood dream.

But he didn't expect that the Five Elders would be so generous this time and directly offer him such a price!

"Are you serious?"

Doflamingo suddenly stopped laughing.

His voice became particularly hoarse.

On the Den Den Mushi side, the Five Elders, who were standing or sitting, all showed a proud smile on their faces at the same time.

The look in their eyes when they looked at the Den Den Mushi revealed a special meaning, as if saying:

See, this is our foundation... The unruly Seven Warlords of the Sea are just flags in our hands that we can manipulate at will.

"Of course, Saint Fegalando Gorgrin also thinks you are a very suitable candidate."

Saint Vorchuli picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and smiled:

"Doflamingo, we know that you have suffered a lot in these years, but it's all in the past, it's time to look forward again."

He used an elder-like tone, earnestly persuading:

"Looking back now, you can grow so well, and not fall into the depravity and incompetence of other people of the same race, all because you have experienced difficulties and obstacles that others have not experienced in these years."

"This is the training you must go through, and it is also our test for you."

"Congratulations... You succeeded, Doflamingo."

"You have successfully proved that you are not a mediocre and useless person like your father, you are a Celestial Dragon among Celestial Dragons!"

His low voice slowly echoed in the lobby of the station through the Den Den Mushi, as if carrying some kind of inciting power.

"Come back, Doflamingo... We will grant you unprecedented glory, power and status, and you will stand above thousands of people!"

"The Don Quixote family will become great again in your hands!"

Doflamingo was silent.

The Five Elders on the Den Den Mushi side did not seem to be in a hurry, and waited quietly.

After half a minute, Doflamingo slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and said hoarsely:

"I need some time to think about it."

"Of course no problem."

Saint Vorchuli nodded and smiled with a confident victory.

For a rebellious kid like Doflamingo, it is normal to not be able to lower his face and agree for a while.

What so-called hatred, as well as the so-called insults and self-esteem back then, are just passing clouds in the face of absolute power and status.

He did not believe that Doflamingo could refuse this proposal.

The deputy leader of the Knights of God... This is a dream-like existence for any Celestial Dragon.

"Doflamingo, don't let us down."

After saying that, the encrypted Den Den Mushi communication was interrupted.

"... Young Master?"

Looking at the blond Celestial Dragon sitting there motionless, Senior suddenly felt an inexplicable panic in his heart.

Could it be that the young master was really tempted by the conditions proposed by the Five Elders?

Serving as the vice-captain of the Knights of God... that would be equivalent to breaking up with the Godfather directly!

"Will you... agree?"

Hearing Senior's voice, Doflamingo's eyes were dazed for a moment, and then focused again.

He smiled, waved his hand, and then picked up the Den Den Mushi again.

After staring at the Den Den Mushi quietly for a while, he took a deep breath and dialed a certain signal.

"Bru Bru... Bru Bru..."

The sound of the Den Den Mushi calling kept ringing.

Senior's heart became more and more anxious and uneasy.

Until aA familiar indifferent voice came from the Den Den Mushi, and his inner uneasiness instantly disappeared.

"Dover?"

The voice was obviously a little weak, but it was accompanied by a surprised smile.

"It's not your style to contact me on your own initiative."

"Tell me, is there anything that bothers you or that you need my help with?"

Doflamingo pursed his lips and said hoarsely:

"Can I ask you a question?"

Darren smiled and said:

"Of course, you are my godson."

Doflamingo lowered his eyes slightly, was silent for a while, and then asked:

"In your opinion, is my achievement today due to my past life full of suffering?"

The Den Den Mushi paused for a few seconds.

Then Darren's half-smiley voice came out:

"Dover, let me tell you a fact."

"Never think that suffering is worthy of praise and admiration. Suffering in life is helpless... If you want to temper your will, there are countless ways."

"If someone praises the significance of suffering in front of you, then he probably just wants to control you mentally and make you willing to do what he wants you to do."

Doflamingo was stunned. His hand holding the Den Den Mushi trembled slightly uncontrollably.

Senior was also stunned, a layer of fine cold sweat broke out on his back, and a huge wave of waves rose in his heart.

He... guessed it!

Completely... said it!

A sense of unreality, like a dream, filled Senior's heart at this moment.

This made him subconsciously bend his body deeper, and look at the Den Den Mushi with more respect.

"...I understand, thank you, Godfather."

Doflamingo took a deep breath again and said in a deep voice.

"Any more questions?" Darren asked.

"No more." Doflamingo shook his head.

"Well, that's good..."

The Den Den Mushi paused for a moment, and just as Doflamingo was about to hang up the Den Den Mushi call, Darren's voice rang out again:

"——I think you should agree to the conditions given by the government."

Doflamingo was struck by lightning.

Senior was stunned.

"Godfather..."

Darren sighed and said:

"I'm sorry, Dov."

"As your godfather, I often did not fulfill my father's responsibilities and failed to give you the guidance you should have by your side. This made you waver. This is my dereliction of duty."

Doflamingo did not speak.

Darren did not care, but continued to speak.

"But I hope you can remember one thing - always be close to your friends, and even closer to your enemies."

"... no matter who your enemies are."

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I ask for everything, and I am grateful.