One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 228 Getting Rich Overnight!

She was covered in blood, her eyes were filled with violence, and she exuded a terrifying aura. If dragons could transform into humans, I think this would probably be what they looked like.

—Smoker's recollection

When Roman's fist landed mercilessly on Smoker, Smoker felt as if he could see his own reflection flashing through the air.

Memories keep surfacing, eventually settling into tranquility.

In the instant he lost consciousness, he recalled the beating Lieutenant General Garp had given him when he was still in training camp.

It has to be said, that was a truly tragic memory.

It felt as if every bone in his body had been broken, and he was in great pain even in his sleep.

Roman's punch is gradually showing signs of Garp's style.

Did she lose her mind because of the blood?

The next second, Smoker saw Roman already holding a knife and charging towards him.

Am I really going to die?

But Roman simply kicked him away, and the blade pierced into a figure that suddenly attacked from behind.

……

It must be because of the dragon's blood.

Roman glanced at Smoker, whom he had knocked unconscious, and slowly analyzed the situation.

She wasn't feeling well at the moment.

The dragon was on the verge of death, but she was also seriously injured.

Her abdomen and legs were burned by the flames, and blood and bodily fluids were constantly seeping out.

In addition, the paralyzing effect of the lightning also made her very uncomfortable.

Lightning is the most uncontrollable element. Even if you wrap yourself in your domineering aura, you still cannot completely avoid the effects of paralysis.

Moreover, his longsword was already wet.

Impure water is the best medium for conducting electricity.

When the rain is pouring down, the dragon's body becomes the best conductor.

This will cause the electric current to spread throughout its entire body.

This posed a threat to his life.

Moreover, Roman's slash had already caused it basic injuries.

Moreover, it is still in a weakened state.

But Roman didn't expect that the dragon's blood would spray onto her.

She even drank a little bit.

At first she only smelled a little fishy smell, but soon she found that her body felt like it was on fire.

Even their consciousness began to blur.

The blood seemed to be in disarray, and the breath was no longer steady.

She wanted to vent.

So when Smoker appeared, she could barely control her behavior.

But the next second, she noticed the wounded man lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.

Lilyne.

It's hard to imagine how she survived the dragon's flames.

And she had been waiting for the right opportunity, all for this attack.

If I hadn't kicked Smoker away, Smoker's head would probably have really gone off on its own.

Even with a strong will and a fierce fighting spirit.

But Lillian really only had one breath left.

The surprise attack had exhausted her strength.

After the sword pierced her body, she finally breathed her last.

However, having lost his goal, Roman once again unleashed his desire to vent.

She could only try her best to calm herself down.

Having previous experience in calming domineering and impetuous people, I should be fine this time as well.

Finally, her body began to obey her commands, and she finally regained her ability to speak.

Smoker, meanwhile, remained unconscious.

After all, Roman had just used his domineering aura.

Although Roman had wanted to warn him of the great danger, she found herself unable to speak.

Even their movements are extremely slow.

She wasn't even sure if this was the consequence of her attracting the lightning or if she had been affected by the dragon's blood.

And once Smoker finally entered her attack range, she, like all apex predators, stretched out her claws towards him…

Fortunately, Lillian appeared just as he was attacking him, otherwise Smoker would have really "died in the line of duty".

He quickly regained his senses and was able to control his behavior.

But should we praise her?

They were all thinking about retaliating.

After glancing at Lillian's corpse, Roman had to admit that Lillian was a worthy enemy.

Even at the very end, she did not give up her plan to defeat Roman.

She was waiting for Roman to be weak.

She knew she might not live much longer.

But even if it means death, I have to finish this task.

If she hadn't gone berserk just now, Lilyn would have actually had a chance to succeed, since her injuries seemed to be quite serious as well.

Roman looked at the burns on his body and guessed that he would probably need to have surgery.

Moreover, Roman had no doubt that if left unchecked, flies would even swarm onto his wounds.

But there was one more thing she had to do.

……

Unexpectedly, while she was still alive, she was able to witness firsthand what paradise was like.

Roman believed that this must be the most magnificent place he had ever seen.

The depths of the dragon's cave were filled with gold, scattered everywhere.

Jewelry and ornaments were also carelessly discarded to the side.

Exquisitely crafted armor and fist-sized gems are commonplace here.

Why did the dragon-slaying boy become an evil dragon?

Roman truly understood.

The moment he saw these treasures again, he was no longer a hero.

Why would a kingdom provoke a dragon and attempt to slay it? Because the potential profits are too great.

I think anyone who saw such a scene would probably just want to become a ruthless dragon.

For some reason, Roman felt his blood boiling at that moment.

She couldn't resist the urge to roll around in this gold-filled world, to immerse herself in this hard-won happiness.

I……

pain.

Pain brings clarity.

No, I shouldn't be so caught up in my wealth; I should know to heal my wounds in time.

What's wrong with my head?

Roman shook his head involuntarily.

She's acting very strangely; it's probably because of the dragon blood.

After the blood entered my throat, I felt a little unwell.

But it's too early to say for sure.

Although the pain was so intense that it even made her lose her mind, she inexplicably felt that her body was still full of strength.

It feels the same as absorbing domineering energy.

However, you still need to control your inner impulses.

Power should be controlled by oneself, rather than being driven by power to do things that are not in line with one's own style.

Actually, that dragon isn't dead yet.

Having witnessed the wealth of the Dragon Cave, Roman went to see the dragon again.

It was on its last legs, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.

But for some reason, Roman felt that it wouldn't just die like that.

Its lifespan has not yet ended.

As long as it is given enough energy.

Although he couldn't communicate with the dragon, Roman believed it still possessed some intelligence.

……

"You're awake, Smoker. I'm sorry, I lost my temper and that's why I hit you. Please forgive me since I caught Black for you. Never mind, I'll take your silence as a sign that you've forgiven me."

what?

Smoker, who had just regained consciousness, was still somewhat disoriented.

But when he tried to move, he found that he couldn't.

Because of pain.

But it wasn't just my abdomen; why was my head and my whole body in excruciating pain?

What's wrong with me?

"You have been unconscious for five days."

"Five days..." Smoker had barely uttered the words when he felt the pain making it hard to breathe.

"What, five days..." Before he could finish a complete sentence, Smoker winced in pain.

I should just pass out; it hurts too much. I'll find out what happens later.

Roman felt a little guilty as he watched Smoker fall into a deep sleep again.

To ensure that Smoker could "sleep" for a longer period of time, she hit Smoker many times.

Because she had to hunt for the dragon.

Food can provide it with energy, allowing it to crawl back from the brink of death.

The reason for restoring it to its original state was simple: Roman wanted it to continue guarding the treasure.

It's impossible for me to take them all with me.

Perhaps I can use it in the future.

So let the dragon continue being its miser.

And its blood seems to be quite valuable.

Looking at the bag full of gold on the ship, Roman revealed a dragon-like smile.