Chapter 140 Doflamingo: Surrender, Or Die?

Dressrosa, King's Plateau.

This is the ruling center of the Riku royal family and the palace of Dressrosa.

The castle has a history of nearly a thousand years. As early as more than 800 years ago, it was the former residence of the Donquixote Family.

Later the Donquixote Family moved to Mariejois, and this place was given to the Riku royal family.

Kings from previous dynasties, much like Riku, were exceptionally upright and honest individuals. As a result, the castle has been passed down to the present day with minimal alterations, undergoing only a few renovations.

At this time, Riku Dolde III was in the castle, handling his own state affairs.

When it comes to major national affairs, there are generally no significant issues within the entire kingdom of Dressrosa. However, King Riku is extremely diligent, personally involving himself in both major and minor matters. Due to this, he is widely popular.

If Steve and Bon quarreled on the street because of some trivial matters, and it was very likely that King Riku would come to mediate in person.

Can such a king be unpopular?

"There is still a substantial gap in the heavenly gold required for the next year; we need to find a way to make up for it." King Riku looked at the financial statement in his hand and muttered a few words in embarrassment.

The state's finances cannot meet the celestial tribute, leading King Riku to subsidize it from his own pocket every year. It makes on wonder how he manages to gather enough money?

Just as King Riku was contemplating how to address the gold gap for the celestial tribute next year, a burst of footsteps echoed outside his government affairs hall.

Then, Kyros, who was recruited by him last year and became the captain of the Dressrosa palace guard, walked in.

King Riku noticed that Kyros' walking pace today seemed a bit stiff, but he didn't dwell on it too much. He simply assumed it was because Kyros had been exerting himself through excessive exercise and might be a little fatigued.

"Kyros? What's the matter?" King Riku asked.

Kyros mouth wanted to move, but it seemed to be sealed, and his eyes were terrified.

At this moment, several figures walked out from behind him again, and the leader was none other than Doflamingo.

If someone with keen eyesight looked closely, they would notice that Doflamingo's black gemstone ring was emitting imperceptible thin lines. These thin lines eventually landed on Kyros' body.

"Thank you for leading the way." Doflamingo walked into the government affairs hall and said softly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Kyros seemed to have returned to normal. He rolled on the ground and quickly stood in front of Doflamingo and the others. He pulled out the long sword from his waist and pointed it forward and shouted: "Your Majesty, leave, these guys are pirates!"

"Pirates!?" King Riku was startled, but he didn't leave.

While he may be somewhat 'upright,' he is not foolish. Judging Kyros recent situation, it's clear he is no match for these individuals. In the present circumstances, he cannot run very far.

And it seems that these pirates didn't burn, kill and loot as soon as they turned up. It seems that they have something to discuss?

What's more, our Dressrosa has nothing to rob? The treasure house of my palace has been emptied to make up for this year's heavenly gold. Even if you kill me, you will have no money!

Thinking of this, King Riku quickly calmed down and said: "Gentleman, our Dressrosa's wealth is not much, but as long as you don't hurt Dressrosa, I will find a way to pay you."

Before he finished speaking, Doflamingo naturally walked past Kyros.

On the other hand, Kyros was drenched in cold sweat, and his muscles trembled incessantly, as if he wanted to move himself. However, Doflamingo's aura, resembling that of a peerless beast, bore down on him intensely, rendering him unable to move.

The gap is too big!

Even though Kyros is the strongest gladiator in the Dressrosa Arena who can win 3,000 consecutive victories, he is still unable to move when facing Doflamingo!

"Riku Dould III, it's the first time we meet, and I haven't introduced myself yet." Doflamingo walked out of the shadow of the hall and came in front of King Riku.

King Riku looked at Doflamingo's tall body, and after a momentary trance, he exclaimed: "Shichibukai Doflamingo!?"

The news that Doflamingo is a Seven Warlords of the Sea has already been spread all over the world via the newspapers.

Dressrosa is not a closed place, so King Riku has read the newspapers.

"It seems that you know me... so to make a long story short, the Riku royal family has stolen the Dressrosa throne for more than 800 years, and it's time to return the crown to me." Doflamingo said softly.

"Return it to you!?" King Riku was a little confused.

"Since you know my identity of Shichibukai, you should also know my name, right?" Doflamingo smiled.

"Don Quixote Doflamingo" King Riku murmured, and then he was shocked: "Don Quixote!?"

But the shock was only for a moment, and he quickly retorted: "Impossible, the Don Quixote family moved to Mariejois, and they are already celestial dragons, you have no right to be here."

"Don't harbor suspicions; I am the descendant of the twenty kings, a pure-blood member of the Don Quixote family," Doflamingo stated without hesitation.

"Even so, the Don Quixote family abdicated a long time ago".

Doflamingo lightly patted him on the shoulder and asked, "Allow me to inquire first, what are the selection criteria for the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

"They must have a large influence, and a huge combat power that rivals a country." King Liku responded instinctively.

This is indeed one of the selection conditions for the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and it can also be said to be the first condition.

After he said this, he was stunned for a moment, and then Doflamingo responded with a gentle smile: "That's right, then there is no need to look for any reason, there are only two choices before you, the first one, I will conquer Dressrosa by force. At that time, the whole country will be caught in the flames of war. I will destroy everything in this country, because they cannot be used by me. The second is that you abdicate and give the throne to me. In this case, I will be the king of Dressrosa, and as the king, I will protect my people, and you are one of them."

"Dressrosa is an affiliated country of the World Government, you can't do this." King Riku wanted to continue to speak, but when the words came to his lips, he seemed to realize some problems and couldn't continue.

"Fufufufufu." Doflamingo smiled evilly and said, "The Shichibukai are also part of the World Government. As a Shichibukai, I enjoy extrajudicial immunity. All my piracy actions will be supported by the Government and the same is true for conquering countries."

Speaking of this, Doflamingo looked around the hall, and said softly: "What's more, you don't know what kind of role the Riku royal family has in the eyes of the world's government, do you?"

As soon as Doflamingo finished speaking, there was another burst of commotion outside the hall.

Then, it was Virgo, Gladius and others who brought all the family members of the royal family into the hall.

King Riku has no money and is very upright, so there is only one Queen who gave birth to two daughters.

At this time, the daughters are one big and one small, the youngest one looks to be about nine or ten years old, and the older daughter is already a shapely girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old.

There is no doubt that they are Scarlet and Viola.

"Father!?" Scarlet looked at her father in panic.

"You!?" King Riku also had a look of shock and anger.

"As you can see, if you don't agree, I will start by killing your wife and daughters first, then proceed to the nobles and ministers of this country, layer by layer, until the last civilian is also killed," Doflamingo said with a very relaxed tone, but his eyes were indifferent.

After saying this, he rummaged around on the table, picked up a piece of paper and said: "Let me see, the population of Dressrosa this year is... oh... 220,000? Compared to other Kingdoms, the population is really small."

Then, under King Riku's shocked gaze, Doflamingo looked at Virgo and asked, "Speaking of which, how many people did I kill in Cervantes Virgo?"

"There is no precise number. According to the figures released by the Marine later, it is about 100,000 people." Virgo responded calmly.

"No wonder I always feel that something is missing. The 220,000 people in Dressrosa should be able to satisfy my desire for blood." Doflamingo nodded calmly.

Hearing these words, King Riku suddenly recalled some information recorded when he read the news of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Yes, this guy named Doflamingo is a real butcher who slaughtered 100,000 people in the North Blue!

He couldn't open his mouth, his expression was very complicated and hesitant, and his daughters, who seemed to understand the general situation, were silent and didn't dare speak.

Doflamingo didn't urge anything, he looked at the setting sun outside the window, in a few more minutes, the sun would sink below the sea level.

"Before the sunset, you have to give me an answer." After Doflamingo finished speaking, he turned around and walked to little Viola's side. (Uhhhh). 

Kneeling down and pinching her soft little face, Doflamingo said with a smile: "What a lovely little girl, do you want to be my princess?". 

After hearing this, King Riku said angrily: "She is only nine years old, Doflamingo!!!"

"Fufufufufu, in order to better stabilize my rulership, this is also a necessary choice. If you think Viola is too young, Scarlet is also fine, or even... your wife, I will also not mind, but I think you are not willing to give up your wife to me, and Princess Scarlet seems to have a lover too?" Doflaming said wickedly. (Hide your wife and daughters). 

Soon, the setting sun sank into the sea, and the sky quickly dimmed.

Doflamingo stood up, and slowly pulled out his sword from his waist. An icy cold light shone on King Riku's eyes.

"Surrender or death, it's time to give your answer, Riku Dould III." Doflamingo said softly in a cold tone.

At this time, Doflamingo is ready. Once King Riku refuses, he will mercilessly kill all the members of the Riku family!