No sooner had Vander Decken IX finished speaking than a powerful sense of suffocation washed over him, his body feeling as if seized by an invisible force, abruptly lifted upwards.
His collar constricted around his neck like an iron hoop, sending searing pain throughout his body, and his breathing became rapid and labored.
The world spun before his eyes, inducing panic.
"What... what's happening?"
He struggled desperately, but no matter how he twisted and turned, the force held him firmly, like an invisible rope.
He strained to look back, but only felt a chilling presence pressing down on him, nearly choking him.
Just then, he sensed an unfamiliar aura, but the fact that it had appeared silently behind him meant that this was definitely an existence he did not want to face.
His heart sank, and fear began to spread.
"Big brother, we keep to ourselves, spare my life!" He struggled to speak, but could only manage a weak plea for mercy.
"That guy, Evil Dragon, said you were hard to catch... but your ability is quite interesting." Jin's voice came from behind, calm yet with a hint of mockery, as if assessing a piece of prey.
Vander Decken's heart tightened; he knew he was no match for his opponent.
The aura emanating from him surged like a tide, a natural and overwhelming power from which he couldn't escape.
"You... let me down!" he said with a trembling voice, trying to resist, but his resistance seemed utterly futile in front of Jin.
He felt his body swaying in mid-air, the feeling of being toyed with like a helpless ant, filling him with humiliation.
"Let you down?" Jin smiled, the curve of his lips revealing disdain. "But you don't seem to want to leave; you're stirring up trouble here."
A mix of anger and humiliation surged through Vander Decken IX's heart as he desperately tried to break free, but he couldn't alter his controlled fate.
His heart was filled with despair, this unprecedented sense of powerlessness threatening to consume him.
"You... don't be too smug, let me down if you have the guts!" He shouted the words with all his might, trying to maintain a sliver of clarity despite his weak voice.
"You... don't force me to beg you!"
At that moment, the fear deep within him surged like a tide, knowing that his real terror lay not only in the physical constraints, but in the absolute power of Jin that he could not match.
Jin stared at him casually, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
He knew the other's panic, but he was unwilling to give him too much sympathy.
After all, Vander Decken IX had never given the people cowering in fear in the Dragon Palace any choice.
Vander Decken IX gradually lost consciousness in suffocating despair, his body hanging limply, eventually falling into a coma in a silent struggle.
At that moment, Jin's figure flashed like a wisp of smoke in the air, instantly teleporting to the Dragon Palace.
He landed steadily on the palace floor, still clutching Vander Decken IX's collar, and unceremoniously tossed him to the ground, creating a muffled thud.
The unconscious Vander Decken didn't react, his body crashing heavily onto the smooth floor like a heavy stone, stirring up a cloud of dust.
The guards who were tidying up the mess in the palace raised their heads when they heard the noise, staring in astonishment at Jin's sudden appearance.
Their movements froze, their eyes showing shock and confusion, as if they had witnessed a deity descending.
Jin's aura was overwhelming; his presence seemed to freeze the entire space.
"General Jin!"
A guard finally broke the silence, calling out in a trembling voice, his shock turning into awe.
The other guards also restrained their emotions, standing respectfully, but couldn't hide the shock in their hearts.
Jin's position in their hearts had long surpassed that of an ordinary officer; he was a symbol of absolute power and authority.
Jin smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping around before landing on Vander Decken on the ground.
The corners of his mouth curled into a contemptuous smile. Alright, now the main culprits causing trouble on Fish-Man Island have been captured.
"You should have sea-stone handcuffs here, right?" Jin asked the surrounding guards kindly.
This guy is a Devil Fruit user, leaving him on Fish-Man Island is not a good thing for this place.
......
After cuffing Vander Decken IX with the sea-stone handcuffs that the guard brought, Jin clapped his hands.
Everything was done.
And just then, the other party also woke up from the suffocating coma.
Vander Decken IX, securely bound by sea-stone handcuffs, looked desperate and angry, trying to struggle, but could only twist his body weakly, feeling the suppression brought by the sea-stone.
His breathing was rapid, his heart filled with annoyance and unwillingness, but in the end, he could only lower his head, his face gloomy.
He clearly begged the other party, but in the end he still couldn't escape being caught.
Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps and voices came from outside, as if a group of people were rushing towards here.
Soon after, Neptune and Otohime were the first to step into the palace, followed closely by the figures of several Fish-Man princes.
Behind them was a large group of Dragon Palace soldiers.
Their eyes flickered with curiosity and tension, obviously full of doubts about the situation before them.
"Father, what happened?" One of the Fish-Man princes asked anxiously, his eyes shifting between Vander Decken and the surrounding guards, as if trying to piece together the truth.
Neptune stepped forward, his face grave, staring directly at the suppressed enemy, feeling both anger and a sense of relief in his heart.
Otohime stepped forward slightly, concern in her eyes, unconsciously tightening her grip on her daughter's hand, as if cheering her up so she wouldn't be so panicked.
"I caught Vander Decken, he was trying to create chaos on Fish-Man Island." Jin explained indifferently, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
He stood aside, his figure as tall and straight as a mountain, his aura powerful, as if providing a strong guarantee for everything.
"He is...?"
Neptune frowned slightly, knowing the threat of this opposition, but his face remained calm.
He turned his head, his gaze falling on Vander Decken, his eyes full of majesty and disgust for the rebellious traitor.
"Hey, hey, hey, I just threw a few stones outside, I didn't commit a crime!" Vander Decken pulled out a sneer, but that smile revealed a trace of powerlessness.
In his understanding, he had not caused any casualties in the Dragon Palace, and since there were no casualties, his crime was not that serious.
"Shut up!" Neptune roared, his voice like thunder, causing everyone present to tremble.
He clenched his trident tightly, anger and determination intertwined in his heart, vowing to protect this sea and his family.
"This chaos will end, and the conflict with humans will be resolved!"
Neptune knew the situation he was facing. If he didn't use strong medicine to solve these problems, today's events would happen again sooner or later.
He decided to believe in the wisdom of future generations, he would end everything in his generation!
