Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

The North Sea, the stronghold of the Don Quixote family.

"How dare he refuse the Don Quixote family!"

Doflamingo angrily threw a precious vase on the ground.

pop~

The crisp sound echoed to every corner of the room.

However, the maid in the room dared not go forward to clean, for fear of angering Doflamingo.

Everyone in the Donquixote Family knows that ever since Doflamingo was taught a lesson by that Marine named Raleigh.

His personality underwent a complete transformation.

Although Doflamingo was irritable and emotionally unstable in the past, he was still able to control his inner nature to some extent.

He was always very gentle with the members of the Don Quixote family.

"Dover, if you don't want to cooperate with the Navy, we can leave the North Sea."

Torrepol stepped forward and spoke.

After the last great battle, Doflamingo led them back to his headquarters to recover.

From then on, Trebol noticed that Doflamingo was mentally unstable.

He didn't want this incident to hinder Dom's development.

Even when facing the Navy led by Raleigh, Trebol still believed that Doflamingo was destined to become king.

However, even a king needs time to grow.

It's normal that Doflamingo can't beat Raleigh right now. If he trains for a little longer and surpasses Raleigh, it will be a simple matter.

"Torre, I don't want to run away anymore!"

"You know what? I ran away twice. The first time I ran away from Dressrosa, back when I was just a powerless child."

"Later, I awakened Conqueror's Haki, killed my father, and took his head to Jorgmare. There, I was humiliated by my former tribesmen and fled again."

"Now I'm in Beihai, this small place, and I've encountered someone I can't help again. I can't run away anymore. If I run away again, how can I still be worthy of being a king?"

Doflamingo is very angry now; he's angry at himself for not being capable enough.

He crushed the cup with his strength, and the sharp shards pierced his palm. Blood dripped from his fingers onto the precious handwoven carpet.

"Dover, whatever you want to do, we, the Don Quixote family, will always stand behind you."

Vergo, with strange cutlery hanging from his face, walked over.

The other family members who had been standing silently to the side also stood behind Vergo.

They expressed their silent support for Doflamingo through their actions.

Bru bru… bru bru…

The sound of the Den Den Mushi rang, a sound that Doflamingo least wanted to hear.

Because this Den Den Mushi was given to him by the person he hated the most.

Although extremely reluctant, Doflamingo still intended to listen to what that person had to say.

"Moshi moshi, Doflamingo?"

A flippant voice came from the other end of the phone.

"It's me. What can I do for you?"

Doflamingo said through gritted teeth.

"Tsk tsk tsk, judging from your tone, it seems you have some kind of dissatisfaction with me!"

"Why do you think that is?"

A mocking laugh came from the other end of the phone, causing Doflamingo's veins to bulge.

"You bastard, you didn't come here just to make fun of me, did you?"

"Alright, alright, I called you here because there's something really interesting. Do you want to participate?"

"What's wrong?"

Doflamingo asked, puzzled.

"That's right, the World Government is arresting a female Marine named Bellemere. They didn't have the Marines make the arrest; it was their own intelligence organization, CP9, that did it."

If nothing major happens in the North Sea, go and help Bellemere so that she can escape to the North Sea safely.

After hearing what Raleigh said, Doflamingo almost crushed the Den Den Mushi in anger.

"You bastard, are you just here to make fun of me?!"

"You're clearly asking me to be a bodyguard for your people, what's the point of that?"

Raleigh casually crossed his legs, puffed on a cigar, and laughed as he listened to Doflamingo's exasperated voice coming through the Den Den Mushi.

"I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Back then, those Celestial Dragons looked down on you and openly humiliated you at Jorgmare. I know you've been burning with anger, but now I'm giving you a chance for revenge."

"They will definitely send CP9's elite members. You can secretly kill them all as retaliation against the World Government."

At this point, Doflamingo was already somewhat tempted.

Because after the Celestial Dragons humiliated him, he was kicked out of Jorgmary by the World Government's lackeys.

He hates the World Government, he hates the Celestial Dragons, and he hates the members of CP9 even more.

However, Doflamingo is, after all, a ruthless and ambitious figure, and now he will consider things from many more perspectives.

Knowing that Raleigh was fully aware of his situation, Doflamingo didn't hide anything and said bluntly:

"You're wrong. I do hate the World Government and those CP members, but that has nothing to do with this deal."

"If you want me to protect that female navy officer, you must offer me something in return."

After listening to Doflamingo's bargaining, Raleigh was quite satisfied with Doflamingo.

At the same time, his desire to kill Doflamingo intensified.

Sometimes being smart is very useful, but sometimes being too smart can become a death knell.

Raleigh always knew that Doflamingo was impossible for him to subdue, but until he found a sword better than Doflamingo.

He will work hard to hone Doflamingo's sword so that he can use it more easily.

"Name your conditions?"

Raleigh wanted to see what kind of terms Doflamingo would offer.

"After it's done, the Don Quixote family will have no further contact with you."

Doflamingo gritted his teeth and said those words.

Hahahahahaha.

A burst of laughter came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, followed by a disdainful laugh from Raleigh.

"Don't push your luck, Doflamingo."

"The reason I approached you is simply because I think you are a smart person, and you are capable enough."

"But a smart person shouldn't do foolish things, right?"

"Let me offer a condition: once this is done, I will lift the restrictions on your Don Quixote family. You will be free to unify the underground forces of the North Sea."

"But there's one thing I need to make clear: even if you unify the underground forces in Beihai, you must abide by the rules I've set. What do you say? Think it over."

Both of them fell silent.

Raleigh gave Doflamingo ample time to consider.

Before long, Doflamingo, having made up his mind, spoke again:

"I agree."

"Okay, I'll send you the location. Get ready and go."