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"What?"
Auguro was stunned. He hadn't noticed at all how the opponent had disappeared!
His Observation Haki instantly expanded, finally locating Floyd on a distant rooftop. Standing beside him were two other figures—the same two individuals who had been present during the meeting with Harris.
"Tsk! Another Devil Fruit user?" Auguro muttered, a hint of annoyance in his heart. If he had to guess, one of those two was likely a space-based Devil Fruit user, who used their ability to teleport Floyd away. Otherwise, his Observation Haki couldn't have failed to detect the movement entirely.
"You think you can just escape like that? Are you underestimating me?"
A chilling killing intent flashed in Auguro's eyes, and he prepared to pursue. However, the third person waved their hands, and a translucent barrier appeared in front of the trio. The barrier briefly glowed, and the three figures vanished from Auguro's sight.
"Is that... concealment?"
Auguro searched with his Observation Haki. But just then, the civilians on the street all roared, their auras surging violently. These chaotic auras intertwined, making it impossible for Auguro to pinpoint the exact location of the three fugitives.
"You damned bastard!"
Auguro couldn't help but curse. Floyd, in his desperation to escape pursuit, had completely maxed out the physical potential of these civilians! While their strength briefly increased, it would leave indelible consequences!
"Lord Soul King, what should we do?" Yoruichi and the others looked at the descending chaos in the capital, their expressions extremely serious.
Auguro ordered, "Yoruichi, use a Binding Spell (Bakudō) to control them first. Floyd thinks he has the Furant Kingdom in the palm of his hand; today, I'll make sure his efforts are completely wasted!"
The World Government has to retreat before me, and you, a mere Devil Fruit user, think you can cause an uprising?
Yoruichi nodded and immediately began to chant.
"Heaven and Earth's Cage, the World's Shadow, one cannot travel a thousand miles with bare feet. Tangle, bind, devour. All life, cease motion! Bakudō #91: Kuronuma (Binding Spell #91: Black Swamp)!" (This is a fan-made spell, not from the original work.)
A pool of ink-like liquid dripped from Yoruichi's fingertip, instantly staining the ground black and spreading rapidly outward.
The next second, the black ground turned into a mire. Everyone standing on it immediately sank, stopping only when the mire reached their thighs. A few stronger individuals tried to break free, but several black ropes flew out of the mire, binding them tightly and dragging them back down.
This single technique contained the riot across half a city block.
Swoosh!
At that moment, Auguro's Observation Haki finally perceived three auras escaping the range of the Binding Spell, heading rapidly toward the Royal Palace.
"Found you! Still trying to run!"
Auguro pushed his Shunpo to the limit, his figure practically turning into a streak as he chased after the three.
Upon arriving at the Royal Palace, Auguro saw several princes jointly attacking Harris.
Harris was impaled with spears and swords, blood covering his entire body. He was only still standing because Floyd's Devil Fruit ability was artificially keeping him going.
Seeing Auguro, the princes roared, "Are you another helper the Third Prince hired? Die!"
The group charged at Auguro, howling.
Auguro swung his right hand.
"Bakudō #62: Hyappo Rankan (Binding Spell #62: Hundred Steps Fence)!"
Dozens of silver-gray fences instantly pierced through the attackers, pinning them firmly to the ground.
"Sigh! Why did you have to interfere with me?"
At that moment, Floyd walked out from inside the palace. Auguro turned, seeing Floyd standing next to an old man in luxurious robes and a crown.
The King of the Furant Kingdom!
"What's this? You know you can't beat me, so you're using a hostage?" Auguro sneered. If Floyd was betting on this, he was going to be disappointed!
Floyd merely shook his finger and said smugly, "I'm just here to put an end to this farce!"
With that, Floyd snapped his fingers with his right hand.
The next second, the people Auguro had bound and those restrained by the Bakudō all shuddered, their eyes clearing.
"W-why are we here?" Led by the First Prince, horror spread across their faces. The miserable state of the palace and the capital made them tremble uncontrollably.
"You rebellious sons! You dare to incite rebellion and even kill your own brother!" The King suddenly stepped forward and roared.
Everyone then noticed that, having lost the control of Floyd's ability, the Third Prince Harris was lying on the courtyard ground, covered in blood, stone-cold dead.
The princes were instantly shocked, cold sweat pouring out. They vaguely recalled the event! They had killed Harris with their own hands!
Simultaneously, a crowd of civilians from the vicinity of the palace, led by individuals working for Floyd, entered the courtyard. They heard the King's accusation and erupted in an uproar. Fratricide was universally reviled in every world!
The King continued to shout, "I declare! I strip all of you of your royal titles! The successor to the Furant Kingdom shall be my second son, Furant Floyd!"
Huh? This guy is actually a prince? Auguro paused. I feel like this drama is getting huge!
"I support this!" a civilian suddenly shouted with fanaticism.
"While the other princes were fighting, only the Second Prince helped us!"
"If he becomes King, he will be a good King!"
"Exactly! Well said!"
"I agree, too!"
"Support the Second Prince!"
Floyd's extensive arrangements among the civilians had finally paid off! Floyd stepped forward, addressing the civilians with a dramatic, emotional expression.
"Thank you all for your support! I promise! I will ensure everyone lives a truly happy life! Starting today, all unreasonable taxes will be abolished!"
"Ooh... Long live the Second Prince!"
The courtyard erupted in a thunderous cheer.
Auguro's expression was utterly grim. If this scoundrel became King, the Furant Kingdom would truly be finished!
However, before Auguro could act, a figure suddenly appeared beside Floyd.
It was Soru (Shave)!
Auguro then saw the furious First Prince plunge a knife deep into Floyd's chest! He roared, "How dare a pawn like you steal my throne!"
Floyd looked at him in disbelief, then collapsed softly to the ground.
The next second, the First Prince turned, glaring fiercely at the stunned King.
"And you, you old bastard! I've diligently served the Kingdom for so long, and you choose a scoundrel who abandoned the Kingdom long ago! You don't deserve to be my father!"
The long knife descended. The King clutched his neck and fell beside Floyd.
"He killed the King and the Second Prince!"
"Kill him! Avenge the Second Prince!"
Instantly, the riot reached its climax for the night!