I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

The faint sound of the Emperor's engine began to rise and echo in the room.

Sieg remained expressionless, his voice cold and stern.

However, Stussy's reaction surprised Sieg.

"My business?"

Stussy paused slightly, then lowered her head slightly to avoid Sieg's direct gaze, raised her hand to tuck a few strands of hair behind her ear, revealing her slightly reddened ear.

The atmosphere became strange.

"Without realizing it, the atmosphere had already changed."

"This woman...is indeed terrifying."

Sig's back started to sweat.

My vigilance intensified, and the Emperor Engine revved up.

He coughed lightly and said seriously:

"From the East China Sea to this Devil's Triangle region, do you really think I know nothing about your behind-the-scenes actions and lies all this time?"

Stussy paused for a moment, glanced up at Sieg, but quickly looked away and stared at the floor.

"Stop acting and look me in the eye."

Sieg sneered.

He had heard that people subconsciously avoid looking at others when they lie.

Stusi did as he was told and looked up at Sieg.

These are eyes as clear as sapphires, seemingly filled with light.

Sig was a little stunned.

His heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously turned his head slightly to avoid Stussy's gaze.

However, the next moment, Sieg reached to his waist and pulled out a longsword.

"It seems you're still clinging to a sliver of hope..."

Sieg said calmly.

Now it was Stussy's turn to have a change in expression.

"Mr. Sieg, what do you mean by this? Are you planning to terminate our cooperation?"

Sieg shook his head and said nothing more, only gently slashing out with his sword.

Then, the scene repeated itself.

Stussy's mind went blank, and he knelt down again, using both hands to borrow the sword.

How many times has this happened?

She felt a little lost.

It seems that every time, it's abrupt.

Stussy suddenly recalled the scene of his first battle with Sig in the Kingdom of Goa in the East Blue.

Inside the room, one person was standing, and the other was kneeling.

Neither of them spoke, and time continued to pass.

Finally, Sieg sighed softly.

"It seems Ivankov left a little too soon?"

This threat sent a shiver down Stussy's spine.

Without her noticing, Sieg loosened his grip on the sword.

Chapter 287 Card Double Attack

Stussy is a CP0 spy planted next to Sieg.

He later appeared to become a double agent, cooperating to some extent with Siegfried—but who would completely trust CP0 with a history of "betrayal"?

At least Sieg wouldn't.

Having walked the tightrope all his life, outsiders only see his strength, but they don't know that he has almost never felt a sense of security in his heart.

Stussy was also a major source of Sieg's anxiety—so he immediately thought of Stussy after getting the card.

The atmosphere in the room instantly turned icy.

Sieg quietly looked down at Stussy, observing his reaction, and only now did he breathe a slight sigh of relief.

Whether it's the previous "True Fragrance Card" or the current "Temporary Loyalty Card," there's a prerequisite: passing a verification process first.

Therefore, Sieg must engage in various behaviors that disrupt and destabilize the other party's mindset in order to increase the success rate.

It seems that the timing is about right.

At this moment, Sieg had already raised his sword again, and only the sound of the Emperor's engine still echoed in the room. But Stussy did not react further, simply standing there in a daze.

I don't know if I'm weighing the pros and cons or if I'm just feeling lost.

"Then, make a decision."

Sieg gripped his sword, his heart pounding, on high alert, but outwardly his expression remained calm.

"Are you going to completely abandon your CP0 identity and pledge allegiance to me?"

"Sig asked in a deep voice."

The room was completely silent.

Sig was on guard as a virtual panel, visible only to him, appeared before him.

"My turn, I activate the Utsumi Naruaki card against Stusi!"

But when Sieg gave the order, something unexpected happened.

The card was not activated, and one use was not deducted.

"It didn't start successfully? Could it be that some conditions are still missing?"

Sieg pondered for a moment, and an incredible idea came to mind.

He turned his head and looked at the weapons hanging on the wall in the room.

To deal with Stussy, Sieg had prepared various tools well in advance.

Chainsaw swords, wolf-tooth swords, and the like are all hanging on the wall.

Sieg casually grabbed a chainsaw and threw it on the ground in front of Stussy with a thud, then said, forcing himself to speak;

"Breaking this sword means you are severing all ties with your past life."

"Then, make your choice."

After saying this, Sig tried to activate the card again and clearly saw that one use had been consumed...

"Is such a bizarre pledge of allegiance really necessary? Isn't that a bit far-fetched?"

Sieg thought to himself.

The conditions have been met, and the card has been successfully activated.

Next, we'll see if it passes the test...

Under Sieg's gaze, Stussy also picked up the chainsaw from the ground with a bewildered expression.

Bang bang bang bang bang...

As the engine roared to life, Stussy's expression grew increasingly serious.

Along the way, she has witnessed and seen firsthand Sieg's various actions and achievements, and the current situation has put immense pressure on her, even though she is a seasoned veteran.

This is somewhat similar to the showdown on Wanwu Island.

But this time, Stussy found himself on the defensive.

Regardless of her choice, there is no turning back for either side.

On his fair palm, jet-black Armament Haki quietly covered his skin.

There was no need for his knees at all; Stuart simply reached out and snapped the chainsaw in half with a light touch.

"Then there's only one answer."

"I will be loyal to you."

As Stussy murmured, Sieg breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although he didn't know what Stussy had thought through... the result showed that the effect of "temporary allegiance" had been achieved.

From the moment Stussy arrived on Sieg's ship, this woman had always put pressure on Sieg, keeping his nerves constantly on edge, never completely gone.

But for now, Sieg can temporarily trust Stussy.

"No...we can't slack off, there's only one last step left!"

Sieg cleared his mind of irrelevant thoughts, his face still bearing that ambiguous smile.

“Stusi, mere verbal loyalty has no real meaning.”

"To prove your true loyalty to me, you need to show it through your actions. You understand, right?"

Sieg said calmly.

Stussy's expression changed slightly, and he hugged himself tightly, a blush rising on his face.

"If it's Mr. Sig..."

This reaction made Sieg's eye twitch.

"wrong."

"What I mean is, you read aloud what's written on this piece of paper, word for word."

Sieg coughed lightly, unfolded a piece of paper, and said seriously.