novel-bin Chapter 230 The Cruel Minos
Chapter 230 The Cruel Minos
Chapter 230 The Cruel Minos
Minos stood quietly in the center of the chaotic battlefield, surrounded by the smell of gunpowder and blood, his gaze fixed on Nami opposite him.
Minos fell silent after hearing Nami's passionate words about dreams.
He wasn't moved by Nami's words; on the contrary, Nami's naivety left him speechless with indescribable frustration.
In this dog-eat-dog world of pirates, Minos sees dreams as nothing more than fleeting illusions.
Countless people with dreams are easily crushed like ants in the face of cruel reality.
Only absolute strength is the foundation for survival in this world and the key factor that determines everything.
Thinking of this, Minos's gaze toward Nami gradually turned cold, as if covered with a thick layer of frost.
In his eyes, the Straw Hat crew was undoubtedly a group of people beyond redemption.
They naively believed that sea adventures were a fun and fantastical journey, completely unaware of the dangers of the pirate world, and even less aware of the complexity and darkness of human nature.
They are like a group of ignorant children who believe whatever others say and have no awareness of the cruel truth of this world.
They did not understand that on this vast ocean, the navy was not always the embodiment of justice; there were often instances of the navy oppressing civilians and embezzling money.
Those nobles, relying on their power, wantonly trampled on the dignity of others, oppressed other people's wives, children, and elderly, and pushed countless families into the abyss of suffering.
Once, Minos, like the Straw Hat crew, believed that the world was composed of clear black and white, and that justice would inevitably triumph over evil.
But after experiencing countless harsh realities, he realized that the world was not so simple; it was a chaotic gray area.
The line between black and white has long been blurred; black can be disguised as white, and white may conceal endless darkness.
Only those who have never experienced "gray despair" will naively cling to the childish view that the world is black and white. They are blinded by their own naivety, prejudice, and arrogance, seeing only the false appearance before them and believing that it is the truth of the whole world.
The Straw Hat crew is undoubtedly such a naive group of people. Their naivety and prejudice are so ridiculous and pathetic in Minos's eyes.
After a moment of silence, Minos slowly raised his right hand and gently placed it on Nami's head, his fingers softly stroking her orange hair.
The hair, which should have been a vibrant color under the sunlight, now appeared somewhat glaring.
"Nami, you are all too naive." Minos's voice was cold and calm, as if it were a pronouncement from the deepest hell.
"However, you have no chance. In this world, only death is the final destination for you naive people."
Minos's cold words, like a sharp blade, pierced straight into Nami's heart, causing her to tremble uncontrollably. Her face turned deathly pale, and terror was clearly visible on her face.
Feeling Minos's right hand tightening its grip, Nami felt an overwhelming fear, but she forced herself to endure it and cried out, "Brother Minos, you saved Cocoyasi Village back then!"
"If it weren't for your help, the villagers of Cocoyasi Village would have been brutally murdered long ago. We are truly grateful to you from the bottom of our hearts!"
Minos was slightly surprised when he heard Nami's words.
He never imagined that his unintentional act would evoke such deep gratitude from Nami, who even called him Brother Minos.
Unfortunately, Minos did not like this so-called gratitude and emotional bond.
At least while he was still a powerful figure in this world, a protagonist standing at the pinnacle, he didn't need these things at all. (This book is a killing novel.)
Minos's gaze turned cold again, and his right hand, which had been resting on Nami's head, suddenly exerted force.
In an instant, a powerful force erupted, and Nami's head was easily crushed in his hands, like a fragile eggshell.
Blood spurted out like a fountain, splashing onto the ground and turning the land into a shocking red.
The white brain matter spread across the blood-red ground, appearing particularly glaring, as if it were a silent indictment of this cruel world.
Minos glanced indifferently at Nami's headless corpse, showing no pity or emotion, and then turned and walked step by step toward Zoro.
His steps were slow and steady, each step seeming to tread on everyone's hearts, and his voice was like a death knell, constantly stimulating Zoro's nerves.
Minos approached Zoro and looked down at Zoro lying on the ground.
At this moment, Zoro had lost both hands, and blood was gushing from his wounds, soaking the ground beneath him.
His face was etched with pain, but his eyes still shone with an unwavering determination.
Minos's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile: "Pirate hunter, Zoro, right? You're quite determined. However, you're a little off your mind, unable to recognize the difference in strength, and you've chosen a foolish captain."
Zoro coughed with difficulty, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He said with a wry smile, "It is truly an honor to be praised by the world's strongest! However, I have something to say to you."
Although our captain's behavior can be unpredictable at times and he may seem silly, he is kind-hearted and genuinely good to his crew. He is truly a wonderful person!
I don't think my choice was wrong. It's just that we were incredibly unlucky this time, unfortunately running into the strongest person in the world like you.
After saying that, Zoro burst into unrestrained laughter on the ground covered in blood and dust.
The laughter contained both helplessness in the face of fate and unwavering commitment to his beliefs, as if he had no idea he was about to face death.
As Zoro's laughter gradually subsided, Minos watched him quietly, his gaze extremely calm, unaffected by Zoro's loud laughter.
In Minos's eyes, Zoro's struggles and resistance were nothing but futile, death throes.
A moment later, Minos's icy voice rang out again: "You've finished speaking, now go die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Minos raised his right hand, and instantly, a ball of black dark magic condensed in his hand.
The dark magic seemed to have a life of its own, emanating an eerie aura, and as if receiving a command, it rapidly crawled towards Zoro's body.
The instant the dark magic approached Zoro's body, a loud "bang" resounded, and a powerful burst of energy erupted.
Long's body was instantly blasted to ashes by the powerful impact of the dark magic, leaving only a patch of scorched earth as a testament to his former existence.
Minos then turned around and looked at Usopp, Chopper, and the others who were trembling with fear not far away.
His icy gaze, like two tangible arrows, shot straight at them, turning Usopp and Chopper's faces ashen and causing them to tremble uncontrollably.
They tried to move and escape, but their feet felt as if they were made of lead, weighing a ton, making it impossible for them to move an inch.
They could only watch helplessly as Minos walked towards them step by step, their hearts filled with despair and fear.
At this moment, they wanted to shout and beg for mercy, but under extreme fear, they had long forgotten how to make a sound.
Their throats seemed to be choked by something, and they could only make weak whimpering sounds.
Minos glanced indifferently at Usopp and Chopper, without uttering any unnecessary words. A black magic orb reappeared in his right palm.
The dark magic orb spun in his hand, emanating a chilling aura.
Minos tossed it lightly, and the Dark Magic Ball in his hand suddenly split into two Dark Magic Balls the instant it flew out, shooting towards Usopp and Chopper like two deadly meteors.
When the dark magic energy ball hit Usopp and Chopper, it exploded instantly.
Another loud bang, flames shot into the sky, and smoke billowed out.
Usopp and Chopper fell one after another in the powerful explosion, lying in pools of blood and dying at the hands of Minos.
Minos's relaxed demeanor was as if he were casually crushing an ant on the roadside; to him, these two vibrant lives were nothing more than insignificant existences.
After doing all this, Minos glanced indifferently at the battlefield.
Apart from Luffy, who was lying unconscious on the ground, the rest of the Straw Hat crew members were filled with fear, looking at Minos as if they were seeing a demon from hell.
Their bodies trembled with fear, their hearts filled with despair and helplessness.
After a moment of silence, Minos said in a lazy yet cold tone, "How boring! You should all just die!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Minos raised his right hand and waved it gently. In an instant, the more than 20 puppets reappeared on the battlefield.
These puppets wielded long swords and exuded a powerful aura.
As if they already knew their master's command, they flew swiftly in all directions of the Alabasta Kingdom.
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