dmims Chapter 81 Who exactly is the "Earl"?
Chapter 81 Who exactly is the "Earl"?
The golden spear that tore through the sky, carrying the divine power to purify all evil spirits, pierced through the Earl's karmic fire blade, which was imbued with endless resentment.
"laugh--!"
Like the sound of a hot knife cutting through butter, the dark red cursed flames emitted a piercing wail before being instantly purified.
The immense impact not only destroyed the attack but also sent the count's elegant figure flying, carving a deep trench in the ground.
"What?! It's you again..."
The count steadied himself, his face revealing a mixture of astonishment and rage, the suppressed arrogance almost bursting through his elegant facade.
He stared intently at the golden divine spear that descended from the sky, humming and trembling—the Undying Blade!
Almost at the same moment the divine spear hit the ground, a burning figure crashed down in front of Luffy and the others, and the shockwave made Zoro and Nami almost lose their footing!
"Fire Fist—!!!"
Ace unleashed both fists, and the raging flames transformed into two roaring white fire dragons, hurtling towards Blackbeard Teach, who was casting "Dark Water" in an attempt to devour Arjuna.
"Damn it!"
Blackbeard felt the terrifying heat that was enough to incinerate everything, and had no choice but to break the dark gravity, rolling backward in a sorry state to avoid it.
The scorching flames grazed his body, and the intense burning pain caused the black-bearded man to let out a pig-like scream.
"Aaaaaah! Ace! You bastard!"
Amidst the smoke and heat, Karna's figure, like a golden sun, slowly descended from the sky, landing steadily beside the indestructible blade planted in the ground.
He reached out and grasped the still-humming musket's handle, the movement fluid and natural. His golden pupils calmly swept across the entire arena.
On the left is Arjuna, struggling to stand upright with a complex expression in his eyes.
Arjuna's gaze briefly met Karna's in mid-air. Arjuna nodded slightly, saying nothing. His eyes held a hint of unspoken gratitude.
Karna nodded almost imperceptibly.
Rivals? Brothers? Whatever their own thoughts, the battle will continue. This is their destiny.
In the middle is Roger, supported by Zoro and Chopper, grinning with a hearty smile.
When Roger's gaze met Ace's behind Karna, his magnanimous smile instantly froze. He could feel the connection of their bloodlines.
A complex, indescribable glint flashed in the depths of his eyes, along with a hint of a father's awkwardness.
He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end it only turned into a dry cough.
On the right is Luffy.
He completely ignored his injuries and the life-or-death crisis he had just faced. The moment he saw Ace, the worry on his face was replaced by ecstatic joy.
The rubber arm stretched out and tightly hugged Ace, who dared not turn around to face Roger.
"Ace—!!! Haha, what are you doing here? Long time no see!!!!"
"Oh, right, I summoned your father!"
Luffy's voice was filled with indescribable excitement.
Ace stumbled as Luffy hugged him, a blush creeping across his face. He instinctively tried to break free.
"Hey! Luffy, let me go! This isn't the time for..."
With his back to Roger, he could clearly feel that complex gaze.
A mix of emotions welled up inside me—anger? Resentment? Or... a sliver of longing?
Damn it! I was just a moment ago filled with anger, wanting to confront Roger! But now... why? Why am I so afraid to face him?
But when Ace saw the genuine joy on Luffy's face, his struggling movements stopped.
He turned his head away, avoiding looking in Roger's direction, and muttered something in a somewhat intriguing tone.
"...You idiot brother, it hasn't been that long, what dad? Did you summon Whitebeard Dad?!"
Roger was about to speak when he was immediately silenced by those words. He hesitated countless times, wanting to get closer, but ultimately he didn't take that step.
It's even more tense now than it was back in God Valley!
Roger looked at Ace's stubborn back, then at Luffy beside him, who was grinning foolishly and clinging to Ace's arm, and felt a strange emotion welling up inside him.
Ace... Rouge... I'm so sorry to you.
But I am a dead man, so I should do what is appropriate for the time being.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his physical weakness and mental exhaustion, and his eyes regained their sharpness.
Now is not the time to dwell on things; resolving the immediate crisis is the priority!
That "Count," that feeling just now, there's no mistaking it! It was that guy's aura! How could he appear in this way?
Roger faced the Earl and Blackbeard, and although he was very weak, Luffy's stamina was also not very good.
But Karna stood there quietly, his golden spear pointing diagonally at the earth, his golden armor radiating an indestructible glow in the sunlight and against the backdrop of the strangely overgrown rainforest.
With only his gun, he stood like a pillar of strength, protecting Ace, Luffy, Roger, Zoro, Nami, and Chopper behind him.
That calm demeanor was more oppressive than any declaration.
This road is blocked!
The situation reversed instantly.
Blackbeard clutched his arm, which was burned by the flames, wincing in pain, his eyes filled with venom as he glared at Ace and Karna who had suddenly appeared.
His perfect sneak attack plan has completely failed.
Not only did they fail to devour Arjuna, they also failed to defeat Straw Hat Luffy.
Karna's absolute strength was still terrifying. The spear that shattered the Count's Fiery Blaze instantly raised his assessment of the difficulty of taking this "hero of charity" to a hellish level.
The count slowly rose from the ravine, brushing the dust off his clothes, his movements still elegant.
Those eyes were as cold as ice, fixed on Karna and the indestructible blade in his hand.
The solar divinity contained in that attack just now made him feel threatened by "this existence" itself.
Arjuna stood in front of the navy behind him, displaying a powerful aura that intimidated the other two sides, just like a brother.
But anyone with eyes could see that this aura was feigned; in reality, he was already extremely weak.
The remaining naval personnel were utterly thrown into chaos and terror. They had witnessed Blackbeard attack Arjuna, the spirit of their own admiral!
This is blatant betrayal, but Admiral Akainu's orders are to eliminate the Red Team first... What to do now? Attack Blackbeard?
But the aura of the count beside him was terrifying! We ordinary marines are like eggs hitting a rock when facing a Heroic Spirit…
Attack the red team? Just look at those golden-armored killers and Fire Fist Ace blocking the way! Who would dare to move?
Right now, the red team has the strongest fighting force. Although Roger is extremely weak, Karna is in good condition and his momentum is unstoppable! There are also Zoro, Nami, and Chopper as support.
Blackbeard's plan was exposed, and the sneak attack failed. Although he himself was injured, the Earl's fighting strength remained intact.
Moreover, this guy's greed has not subsided, and he is still wary of Karna and Arjuna, making him dangerous to both of them.
In comparison, the Navy's situation is actually the most awkward.
Arjuna was weak, and the morale of the naval soldiers collapsed. They also faced threats from the Red Army and betrayal from Blackbeard.
The support is still far away and won't arrive anytime soon...
The air seemed to freeze, with only the rustling sound of rainforest plants growing wildly echoing through the air.
Everyone knows that any spark could ignite this powder keg.
The three forces found themselves in an extremely delicate and dangerous standoff at the edge of a massive, apocalyptic sinkhole, surrounded by a strange rainforest.
However, each of them already had their own plans in mind.
Blackbeard maintained a posture ready to attack.
Damn it! All our efforts were in vain!
Ace arrived too fast! Karna arrived before we even obtained Arjuna's power!
However, if... if I could simultaneously seize the power of Karna and Arjuna...
His greedy gaze swept between the weakened Arjuna and the powerful Karna, calculating the possibilities.
The count was just repelled, and we're both wary of Karna's spear... We need to find a way to make them fight to the death!
But that bastard Akainu must have received the news too...
His eyes darted around, searching for an opportunity to escape and profit from the situation.
The count, standing to the side, seemed to understand what his master was thinking, and his gaze swept over each member of the red team.
The Son of the Sun God…that gun…is too much of a counter to my power. And then there's Roger…he's extremely weak right now; if necessary, I should finish him off as soon as possible!
The count maintained an elegant demeanor on the surface, but inwardly he was filled with murderous intent, contemplating how to kill his target under Karna's protection.
Just then, at a tense moment when even the chirping of an insect could trigger a major battle, a bold voice came from the red team at an inopportune time.
"Hey, you dark-skinned Heroic Spirit, what's your class?"
The count's sharp gaze slowly swept over the person who had spoken, Roger, whom he wanted to kill.
Seeing his reaction, Karna gripped his spear tightly, his tense body poised to strike.
Roger chuckled and patted Karna on the shoulder before making a startling remark.
"If it were someone else, they'd probably think you were an Assassin or an Avenger, but why do you seem so much like one to me..."
"Where's Saber from the Black side?"
The count's aura was chillingly cold, while the black-bearded man slowly furrowed his brow.
Roger scrutinized the black beard, then gave a "friendly" smile.
"Hey kid, you look familiar the moment I saw you. Who gave birth to you?"