Chapter 207: The Sin of Pride, Vergo’s Death!

Chapter 207: The Sin of Pride, Vergo's Death!

When Escanor calmly declared his judgment, Vergo froze.

He had served Doflamingo in secret for years, undetected even within the Navy.

And now, this pirate—this towering, radiant man—had exposed the truth effortlessly.

Clearly, Escanor had access to detailed intelligence.

But how? Why had this information been leaked now?

There was no time for answers.

"Escanor, was it?" Vergo scoffed, trying to regain his composure.

"You may speak nonsense… but I am still a Vice Admiral of the Navy."

"And you're just another pirate."

"Fire!"

The marines hesitated—shocked by Escanor's accusation. But they had no way to confirm such intel.

And so, they followed orders.

Rows of muskets were raised.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

A thunderous barrage echoed across the port as countless rounds fired toward Escanor in unison.

But before any bullet could reach him—

Whooom!

A golden force field shimmered into existence, completely absorbing the hail of gunfire.

Escanor stood tall, undisturbed.

"You seem to misunderstand who you're dealing with," he said, voice calm, yet regal.

"You dare raise these crude weapons against me?"

"This… is not a battle. It's an insult."

"I am the Sin of Pride—Escanor."

"And I am here to deliver your sentence."

The next instant, he vanished.

Vergo barely registered the movement before—

CRACK!

A single chop-hand strike hit him square in the chest, sending him flying across the harbor like a ragdoll.

Several Navy soldiers were caught in the blast radius and launched with him.

Escanor slowly stepped forward, his presence suffocating.

He knew Vergo wasn't dead—yet. He had felt resistance.

But his mission wasn't to warn.

His mission was to eliminate.

"All this... from one blow...?"

"He sent Vice Admiral Vergo flying!"

"Am I dreaming…?"

"No, this has to be a nightmare!"

The surrounding marines were frozen in fear.

Some stood paralyzed. Others dropped their weapons entirely.

Clatter.

One officer collapsed to his knees, his musket slipping from his trembling hands.

"Y-you damned pirate… go to hell!"

Desperate and cornered by fear, one marine charged Escanor recklessly, drawing his blade in a trembling hand.

But the moment he stepped within a meter—

Buzz...

His entire body locked in place, caught by an unseen force.

Escanor raised a single finger.

Puff!

A radiant burst of solar energy exploded from his fingertip.

The marine was disintegrated on the spot.

His body vaporized, the sword in his hand melted down to its hilt.

Only a few drops of blood hit the ground.

Escanor's voice remained cold and distant.

"Stay where you are."

"I have no time to waste playing with ants."

"I'll deal with you all... after."

He turned and resumed walking toward Vergo, who had just begun to stagger to his feet.

Vergo looked up, barely comprehending what he'd seen.

He had just watched a marine soldier evaporate before his eyes.

This was no ordinary pirate.

And this man... wasn't even a division captain?

Just a crew member?

If this was the strength of a Fourth Division member, what of the captain?

What of Ryuunosuke, their leader?

Despair crept into Vergo's thoughts.

He had once planned to reinforce Doflamingo, to help against Enel and Yahiko.

But if Escanor alone could obliterate him... then Yahiko, a division captain, would crush him effortlessly.

And their captain?

That man was in a league of his own.

Perururu... Peruru...

Vergo's Den Den Mushi rang.

Seeing Doflamingo's ID, Vergo snatched it up.

"Vergo! Where the hell are you?"

"I'm getting overwhelmed here!"

Doflamingo's voice cracked through the receiver, full of frustration.

He had hoped to use Vergo to mobilize reinforcements under the guise of Navy support.

After all, as a Shichibukai, he had some leverage with the World Government.

But Vergo still hadn't shown up.

"Young Master," Vergo muttered, his voice hollow. "Listen carefully."

"Agree to every demand the Dragon Hunter Pirates make."

"One of their crew members… is on par with an Admiral."

"Don't interrupt. I might not be around long."

"This man... I'm nothing compared to him. Less than an insect."

"Please... save yourself."

He hung up without waiting for a reply.

Escanor now stood directly in front of him.

Proud. Imposing. Unshaken.

Vergo let out a bitter chuckle.

"To think... I'd die like this."

Dark armament Haki surged across his body in one final stand.

"If I go down… I won't go quietly."

Escanor smiled faintly.

"Good. A little resistance makes this less boring."

"But insects will always be insects."

"No matter how hard you fight..."

"You cannot escape the hunter's hand."

CRACK!

Escanor's hand closed around Vergo's throat.

An explosion of golden solar magic erupted from his palm.

Even with Vergo's reinforced Haki, the heat overwhelmed his defenses instantly.

PSSSHHHH!

His body burned from the inside out.

His skin cracked. His armor disintegrated.

And within seconds—

Vergo was reduced to ash.

His final breath vanished into the breeze.

It took immense force to vaporize a body trained by the Navy.

But Escanor made it look effortless.

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The remaining Navy soldiers dropped their weapons.

They didn't resist.

They didn't even speak.

Their faith had died with Vergo.

One by one, they collapsed to their knees.

The Dragon Hunter Pirates' crew quickly moved in and restrained them.