One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 351 I was the one who killed him

G5 Fortress.

"I heard you've been here before?"

“Yes, that was before you became my subordinates,” Roman quickly answered Sly’s question.

"So you must be quite familiar with that place. What do you think of the people here at G5 Fortress?"

Sly is testing the waters.

Roman had already given his own thoughts on why he was focusing his attention on this matter and suspecting Andrew of killing him.

However, to determine whether it was truly as he thought, he still needed to test Roman's intentions.

"That's hard to say. Although I have indeed been here, most of the people from back then are probably no longer here."

During the initial fortress defense, Roman made an indelible contribution to G5 and saved the lives of many naval personnel.

But that was only temporary.

Being a navy in the New World is no easy task.

As the front line in the conflict with pirates, the casualty rate of the New World Navy has always been a terrible figure.

Death, disability, and mental illness have been like a huge shadow hanging over the naval forces on the front lines.

These extreme circumstances have led to a continuous increase in the number of extreme hawks.

Therefore, the navy at G5 Fortress naturally had some concerns about the pirates' private activities...

"So what should we do? Investigate discreetly?" Grant asked, looking at the building that had come into view.

"You can do whatever you want. As long as it's not excessive or against the rules."

what?

Unexpected.

Roman's attitude was exceptionally magnanimous.

She gave no orders or demands to the group of four.

What does it mean?

Sly was starting to have some doubts.

Roman had a deeper meaning in asking them to do things.

However, they are often deceived by appearances and thus overlook the true meaning.

But this time, she seemed to mean that they didn't have to do anything.

But how could that be?

If she really didn't need them, why did she bring them along?

No, I can't think of anything.

Slay felt a bit of a headache.

He had thought he had figured out Roman's meaning, but now it seemed that was not the case.

Moreover, as soon as Roman said this, even Patch sensed that something was wrong.

Because this is very unusual.

But what they found even more unusual was yet to come.

After entering G5 Fortress, Roman simply greeted the base commander and headed straight for the logistics hospital.

She met an old friend, the army doctor Rios.

In order to ensure the survival rate of the wounded, Roman and Rios joined forces to use some cruel methods.

Because the matter was not something that could be brought up openly, Roman did not report it to Sengoku.

Rios also fueled the fire, killing all those pirates.

This matter seems to have been settled.

But is this matter really over?

"Long time no see. I've always remembered you, but you've really changed a lot. I almost didn't recognize you. I should call you Lieutenant General Black Dragon now."

Rios gave Roman a proper military salute.

"You're being quite polite. I had some business to attend to at G5 Fortress, so I came to visit. But seeing you is better than seeing anyone else. After all, you shouldn't have forgotten me."

Rios understood the hidden meaning in the sentence.

He would never forget the girl in front of him.

He was also well aware of what they had conspired to do back then.

There's no need to publicize something so shameful.

However, the re-emergence of the Black Dragon incident immediately struck Rios as something unusual.

Especially when there are other people around.

Rios glanced cautiously at the group of four, who were standing behind Roman.

"It doesn't matter, they are all my direct subordinates."

"It seems they are very loyal to you."

"Oh, no, the main reason is that they're all terrified of me."

The group of four: "..."

Rios: "...You're still so unique."

Heilong is certainly no ordinary person.

Actually, I have something I want to ask you.

These words caused Rios to show a hint of panic, but he concealed it well.

"I wonder what you want to ask me instead of the base commander?"

"Because I think you should know."

"I..." Before Rios could answer, Roman began to speak.

"A lot of pirates have died near G5 Fortress recently. Do you know why?"

"Vice Admiral Black Dragon, why should we care about the lives of pirates? What reason do those trash have to live?"

"Whether they live or die is not important. I just want to know if this has anything to do with G5 Fortress?"

"Why would you ask that? It's perfectly normal for the Navy to eliminate pirates, does it really matter whether it's related or not?"

“It seems you don’t trust me enough, Rios.” Roman picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip of water, and moistened his throat.

This time, Rios chose to remain silent.

“I’m not blind, nor deaf, nor an idiot. Do you think I came here knowing nothing?”

An aura of pressure emanated from Roman.

This made Rios break out in a cold sweat, and the four people behind him also felt like the air was suffocating.

"Please allow me to remain silent." Despite the pressure, Rios still spoke his mind.

"What a resilient attitude. Rios, since that's the case, I don't want to force you. So I'll tell you something. I think that will make you trust me."

What do you want to say?

"I was the one who killed Andrew."