The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 278 The Next Target

Once this map is leaked, it will surely unleash a massive frenzy of plundering across the world.

The information it contains is invaluable; the location of every island, and even the little-known shipping lanes hidden in the vast ocean, are clearly presented within it.

Even the world government, which has ruled the world for 800 years, probably has never had such a detailed map.

The value of this map has already exceeded the limits of what ordinary people can imagine; it goes without saying that it is like a gold mine at sea.

Whether it's pirates, bounty hunters, or ambitious individuals with ulterior motives, they will stop at nothing to obtain it.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, and Luo knew this principle well.

He wasn't naive enough to think that Wes would give him something so precious for no reason.

"What do you need me to do?"

"The Devil Fruits are too scattered; I need help."

West said frankly, without making any attempt to hide his purpose.

With the Devil Fruits scattered in various places, searching for them alone would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

He needs someone as capable and courageous as Luo to assist him in completing this task.

"Don't worry, I won't let you work for nothing," Wes said, opening his arms wide with confidence and generosity. "You can make any requests you have."

His gaze was sincere and frank, without the slightest hypocrisy or pretense, like a king who possessed endless wealth extending a highly tempting olive branch to Luo.

Luo frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, but clearly, he was already somewhat tempted.

He knew all too well the value of this map; in his opinion, this map alone was worth exchanging for a Devil Fruit.

"Devil Fruits aren't so easy to obtain," Luo said, raising his head slightly as he looked at Wes.

On this vast and boundless sea, Devil Fruits are as rare as shooting stars, and their appearance is always accompanied by fierce competition and endless bloodshed.

They not only have to face competition from other pirate crews, but also have to deal with the World Government's covert interference.

"Of course I know. It's the same for ability users. Just mark them if you find one." Wes smiled.

"You want to hunt down ability users?" Luo suddenly realized, his eyes filled with shock.

While there may be conflicts among ability users on this vast ocean, directly targeting and hunting ability users is an extremely bold and dangerous idea.

Such behavior will undoubtedly provoke countless disputes, trigger a united resistance from those with special abilities, and may even attract the attention of the World Government.

"It's useless. Killing the Devil Fruit user will cause the Devil Fruit to randomly revive somewhere in the world."

Luo quickly said that he thought Wes didn't know this common knowledge.

In the rules of this world, the regeneration mechanism of Devil Fruits is an open secret.

"Of course I know that."

"You have mastered the technique of stripping away Devil Fruits."

Luo's eyes widened, his face filled with shock.

This technology has never been mentioned by anyone in the world before. If Wes really mastered it, it would completely overturn the balance of power in the world.

"I'm 70% confident."

This guy wasn't lying.

Law carefully observed Wes's expression and eyes. Based on his years of experience in the pirate world, he found no signs that Wes was lying.

This feeling shocked him even more. He knew that if what Wes said was true, then the world would be plunged into chaos.

"That's truly astonishing," Luo could no longer hide the shock on his face, his voice trembling slightly, "Do you know what you'll be facing once this gets out?"

Countless terrifying scenes flashed through his mind: the world government's pursuit, the combined attack by ability users, and the entire world engulfed in the smoke of war. Every image sent chills down his spine.

"It's nothing more than being an enemy of this world." Wes looked down at the ocean. "There is no opponent in this world that I can fear."

Luo looked at Wes, his mind filled with a multitude of thoughts.

He didn't know if Wess's confidence stemmed from genuinely possessing the power to confront the entire world, or merely from the arrogance of the ignorant.

But in any case, he knew that he had been drawn into a huge vortex that could change the fate of the world.

Wes's expression suddenly changed as he turned to look at Luo, his gaze sharp as if he could see right through Luo.

This sudden action made Luo's heart leap into his throat. He subconsciously clenched his fists, his body tensed slightly, and his muscles bulged under his clothes, like a cheetah ready to pounce at any moment.

He stared intently at Wes, countless thoughts flashing through his mind, thinking that Wes was about to attack him.

"Donquixote Doflamingo and you have a grudge, right?" Wes's voice broke the tense, almost frozen atmosphere.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

Upon hearing the name, Luo's body jolted violently, as if struck by an electric current.

He froze for a moment, his initial wariness instantly replaced by a strong killing intent that emanated from him as if it were a tangible force, making the surrounding air seem to be chilled.

"Where did you find out?" Luo's voice was low and hoarse, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

He never told anyone about his past except his companions; it was his deepest pain and secret.

The other three also tensed up. Pekin and Shaki unconsciously moved closer to Law, their eyes filled with vigilance, their hands gripping their weapons tightly, ready to deal with any potential danger.

Bepo let out a low growl in his throat to show his defiance to Wes.

Wes, however, seemed oblivious to the tense atmosphere. He sat calmly on the sofa, legs crossed, in a relaxed posture.

"I'm a wizard, and I know a little bit about divination."

He said with a smile that looked harmless, but Luo didn't believe his nonsense at all.

Luo knew that the mysterious man in front of him would not easily reveal how he obtained information. He tried to find a flaw in Wes's expression, but Wes's eyes were as deep as an abyss, making him unfathomable.

"Are he and his men all Devil Fruit users?" Wes continued to ask.

Luo nodded slightly, the image of Doflamingo's arrogant face and his subordinates flashing through his mind.

"Great." Wes's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

He set his sights on the Don Quixote family.

Doflamingo is considered one of the people closest to the Four Emperors in terms of strength, and he holds an extremely high position and possesses formidable power on this sea.

For Wes, such an opponent is like a touchstone, a good standard for measuring the strength of this world.

Moreover, Wes was very interested in the dwarfs of the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

"I'll help you wipe out the Don Quixote family, and in return, you'll become my subordinate, how about it?"

Wes extended an invitation to Luo.

His voice was calm and confident, as if eliminating Doflamingo and his family was an easy task.

(End of this chapter)