At this point, Doflamingo's face gradually turned crazed. "Even the World Government can no longer stop this surging tide. The tide of the times will surely carry the giant waves of the new era to submerge everything of the old era, drowning all the ignorant and foolish people in the tide."
His face unconsciously turned ferocious, his eyes fixed on Ian. "I believe you can feel it, Mr. Ian. The World Government, the Marine Headquarters, the Four Emperors of the sea, the Revolutionary Army... No one can escape this wave, not even the Umbrella Corporation. Perhaps this will be an unprecedented wave of the times."
Ian: "..."
Has this guy been in Impel Down for too long and lost his mind?
He actually came to him and talked about the trends of the times?
Ian's lips twitched, but he didn't interrupt Doflamingo's words. "So?"
"Work with me!"
Hearing Ian's question, Doflamingo didn't hide anything this time. He stared intently at Ian and stated his purpose directly.
"Those guys are waiting for the legendary God of Sun, who will bring change and joy to this sea. That's right, those fools actually pinned their hopes on a guy who was already a failure. They don't know that the God of the Sun has already appeared. I can feel it... Mr. Ian, you are the new God of the Sun of this era."
His eyes, fixed intently on Ian, were filled with fervor and madness. "Let me join you in welcoming this new era and changing the world! I believe the tides of time can no longer overwhelm us. You possess the potential to become the king of the world, and I will do everything in my power to help you ascend the true throne!"
Ian: "..."
A Chuunibyou middle-aged man wants to drag a middle-aged father to reform the era together?
And even make him the king?
To be honest, after hearing Doflamingo's words, Ian couldn't stop his lips from twitching. How had he only seen this guy as a deranged middle-aged man before, yet failed to notice the Chuunibyou hidden deep inside his heart?
For a moment, facing the guy with blond hair, wearing a cropped white suit with skinny jeans and loafers, Ian was at a loss for words.
"You don't seem to believe me, Mr. Ian."
But before Ian could say anything, Doflamingo across from him had already seen through Ian's meaning. He still showed his white teeth and said with a smile, "But what I said is true. You have the ability to kill an immortal being, just like Rocks... No, you have far surpassed Rocks. That is a feat that even that guy, Rocks, couldn't accomplish."
"Compared to that guy, you're much closer to becoming the king of the world!"
"As long as you cooperate with me, I will tell you every secret I know. I can even grant you true immortality!"
At this point, Doflamingo stared intently at Ian while gritting his teeth and enunciating each word clearly, "Mr. Ian, cooperate with me!"
Upon hearing Doflamingo's words, Ian narrowed his eyes while looking at Doflamingo, who was staring intently at him, even touching his chin with his right hand. "Immortality?"
"That's right, it's immortality. I believe you've already figured it out."
Upon hearing Ian's words, a glint flashed in Doflamingo's eyes.
Indeed, no one can resist the secret to immortality!
"The Five Elders have achieved immortality, so why isn't the World Government worried about the powerful figures on the sea? Because no matter the era, the tides of time cannot ultimately withstand the passage of time. The World Government is the eternity of this sea, while those guys will eventually be submerged in the great waves of time. Even powerful figures like Rocks and Roger eventually disappeared in time."
"Only by gaining immortality will you truly possess the power to confront the World Government, and only then will the World Government truly fear you."
As Doflamingo's tempting words fell, Ian withdrew his right hand, smiling at Doflamingo, "It's a good deal."
Doflamingo: "...?!"
However, before Doflamingo could even feel happy after hearing those words...
"But I refuse. To be honest, I'm not interested in any trends of the times or being the king of the world."
Ian yawned and waved his hand casually. "I haven't slept for ten days and ten nights. Now I just want to get a good night's sleep. If there's nothing else, leave! I'll let you go this time because of your flattery."
Doflamingo: "..."
Doflamingo's smile froze instantly at these words, and he stood there stiffly, seemingly not expecting that Ian would refuse so directly!
You know, that's the secret to immortality!
Just as Doflamingo was about to say something more, a sudden burst of violent energy rendered him speechless, and his face darkened. He realized that this guy was really trying to drive him away!
After a moment, feeling the pressure lessen, Doflamingo took a deep breath, looked at Ian intently, and his elegant smile returned.
"Is it because of your family? As expected of you, Mr. Ian. But the arrival of the new era is unstoppable. Even if you do nothing, I believe... In the end, the tide of the times will push you forward."
He then gave a slight bow, "Then I won't disturb you any longer, Mr. Ian."
Without further hesitation, he stretched out his hands as if pulling something, and his entire body soared into the air, flying away into the distance.
Only after the figure disappeared from sight did Ian shake his head with a smile, "The tide of the times? What exactly is this guy trying to do?"
He didn't believe the nonsense this guy had just spouted!
Then he stretched and was about to lie down to rest when...
"Purururu!"
A Den Den Mushi rang, and Ian raised an eyebrow, seemingly wondering who was calling him at this hour, but he still picked up the Den Den Mushi and answered, "Hello?"
Meanwhile, on the other side…
Back on his ship, Doflamingo's previously elegant smile turned grim. He sat directly on the ship's throne, hands resting on the armrests, legs spread wide in a swaggering posture while muttering to himself, "Ian… The God of Sun!"
He really didn't expect to be rejected.
He was even prepared to be fooled by that guy, who would agree on the surface but secretly plot to uncover his secrets.
Faced with the temptation of immortality, that guy actually refused so directly?!
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