One Piece: The World King Who Emerged from the White Town

"Why does it hurt so much? What kind of poison is this? It hurts so much! It hurts so much!"

Before two seconds had passed since the demon in the armor was lasting two seconds, screams of agony suddenly erupted from below.

The piercing sound sent chills down one's spine!

The men in suits and the others exchanged bewildered glances as they released their electric shocks. They couldn't fathom what kind of poison could not only work on demons but also possess such terrifying power.

The unbearable pain caused the demon below to struggle violently, but to no avail.

Because when it feels pain, it means that the toxins have already entered its heart and started to take effect.

Large chunks of flesh began to turn grayish-white, and at this point, the demon's screams subsided somewhat.

It's not because it has adapted to the pain, but because it's almost finished.

A few minutes later, when everyone walked out of the hotel and came back outside, they all felt as if they had been in another world.

"Finally... out."

"Is it all over?"

"I thought I was really going to die in there."

"We have to thank Abel for this."

"By the way, what kind of poison is it? With this poison, hunting demons will become much easier in the future."

Although the term "electricity" isn't quite accurate, everyone is curious about this question.

Abel didn't try to hide anything and said it directly:

"It's a toxin called amber lead poison, which is then mixed with dozens of other deadly toxins and eventually fused together to form a poison that has no name."

What is lead poisoning?

People in this world have never even heard of this disease.

The first to react was the perceptive Hayakawa Aki, "Then you..."

Abel smiled, said nothing, and simply lit a cigarette for himself.

At this point, the others finally realized that what lead poisoning was was not important at all. What was important was how he had survived with such a terrifying toxin in his body.

The demon was in so much pain just because he absorbed a portion of Abel's blood. In the end, he couldn't bear it anymore and deliberately exposed his heart, letting them kill him.

One can imagine how unbearable this pain must have been.

Abel himself had never mentioned such a thing, and if Denji hadn't asked him about it, he probably wouldn't have said anything.

Some people have even started to imagine the scene.

When Abel was young, he contracted a strange disease and was captured for research. He was then injected with various toxins, which eventually led to his current state.

He had long since grown accustomed to that kind of pain.

Thinking of this, even Hayakawa Aki, who had always been somewhat displeased with him, changed his impression of Abel.

Everyone was exhausted from what happened today, so they quickly went home to rest.

However, we also agreed to have dinner together tomorrow.

Abel, who saved everyone, was also invited.

"Ah Qiu told me before that you were hired to protect me? Is that why you're here today?"

When only the two of them were left, Ji Ye went straight to the point and asked.

"Correct."

"So that initial meeting was also something you deliberately arranged?"

"It was just a coincidence. In fact, I was more surprised when I heard your name."

"No wonder you kept confirming whether I was a demon hunter back then, and then asked me out for drinks, making me think that I was so charming that young men would fall into my trap."

"...In my hometown, the term 'little fresh meat' is an insult."

"Oh, sorry."

"Ignorance is no excuse. Is there anything else you'd like to ask, except for questions like who the client is?"

"Yes, what kind of payment did they give you? Did they send you to protect me because someone wanted to kill me?"

Himeya lit a cigarette and regained her composure in the smoke.

"I can only say it's a reward I can't refuse. As for who wants to kill you, I don't know. But you'll definitely be in mortal danger soon, possibly from all directions."

"Now, even if you were walking down the street and suddenly got hit and killed by a car, I wouldn't be surprised."

"And that's why I received this kind of commission in order to avoid such a thing from happening."

"So if possible, I would really like you to stay away from dangerous places, like that hotel we just visited."

Hime nodded, indicating that she understood. "You should know what my job is, so your suggestion is completely unreliable."

"Perhaps you could resign; haven't you been thinking about this for a while now?"

Hime suddenly thought of Aki again. If she were all alone, what difference would it make whether she resigned or not?

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. Since you dare to say you're here to protect a demon hunter, you must be very strong, right?"

For some reason, Abel always felt that the other person was eager to try when he heard this question.

But he still nodded and admitted, "It's stronger than you can imagine."

"Can you take down the Gun Demon?"

"The Demon of the Gun? Never fought it, don't know."

Chapter 242 The delicacies I've eaten, you've never seen in your entire life

Hime's idea was simple: to get Abel to help her fight the Demon of the Gun.

She never thought that Hayakawa Aki alone could accomplish revenge, and even with the entire Anti-Demon Special Section 4, it would probably be difficult.

But Hayakawa Aki refused to give up, and if they continued, the likely outcome would be total annihilation.

Therefore, we must unite all available forces to have even the slightest chance.

Although Hime doesn't have a clear understanding of Abel's strength, the fact that Aki looks uneasy and doesn't dare to say anything shows that Abel is definitely not simple.

In addition, this time, only some blood was drawn, and such a troublesome demon was easily dealt with.

This also gave Himeko even more confidence in him.

Unfortunately, Abel had absolutely no interest in any of the Gun Demons.

It would be more like "Demon of the Blade" instead.

If Himeno insists on courting disaster, Abel can simply give up on this optional part of the prayer order; he can just forgo the reward.

The next night.

The members of the Exorcism Section 4 had a meal together, and just in case, and also because of the others' warm invitation, Abel also attended.

What was supposed to be an ordinary dinner party took an unexpected turn with the arrival of a woman.

"Miss Machima? What brings you here?"

"You came over as soon as you finished work, are you not welcoming me?"

"How could that be! Miss Machima's presence is such an honor to this humble abode!"

Some people offered compliments, while others showed expressions of interest...

Hayakawa Aki is clearly not the only one who has a crush on Makima; Denji is the same.

"It's that woman from that day."

Abel put down his wine glass, silently recalling the eye contact they had exchanged that day.

The other person was the first person to give him that feeling of 'danger'.

Was the devil they signed too powerful, or was there some other reason?

After exchanging pleasantries, Machima also noticed Abel sitting alone in the corner, drinking by himself.

"Is this also one of our Special Exorcism Section 4? Why haven't I seen him before?"

"Oh, that's it..."

Hime quickly offered an explanation.

Machima nodded. "I see, Mr. Abel. Thank you so much for saving everyone."

"It's just a coincidence."

"Mr. Abel is too modest. May I ask where you are currently employed? Would you be interested in taking a government position?"

Abel shook his head, feeling that the woman seemed to have her eye on him. "I'm very satisfied with my current life and I'm very free. Joining the government or anything like that is out of the question."

"That's a real pity. If Mr. Abel changes his mind at any time, he can let me know through Hime."

Machima seemed to have mentioned it casually. When Abel refused, she didn't persist and instead chatted easily with the others.

During the event, a drunk Himeko even performed a French kiss with Denji, resulting in Himeko vomiting her own vomit into Denji's mouth.

This made everyone present look nauseous.

Even Abel was greatly shocked!

Luckily, he was still young and that woman didn't succeed in her scheme. Otherwise, he would have been the one in trouble after getting drunk that day!

Because of this farce, the others lost their appetite for eating and drinking, and the dinner party ended abruptly.

Before leaving, Machima said, "I'm going to Kyoto on a business trip tomorrow, and I don't expect to be back for about a week. Please be careful during this time."

Most people didn't take this to heart, after all, their jobs are dangerous every day.

But Abel felt that the woman's words had a hidden meaning; she must have sensed something to deliberately remind him like that.

"It seems we need to be on high alert for the next few days."

Abel was thinking this, but he didn't expect the danger to come so quickly.