Pokémon: Rise of Evil

Chapter 280 Speech on the Execution Ground

Hearing the two's answers, Shota burst into laughter.

This immediately broke the heavy atmosphere on the execution ground, and everyone was attracted by the laughter and looked towards Shota.

When Shota's laughter gradually stopped, although Shui Wutong, who was standing on the back of the great white shark, could not see his eyebrows, he could see the look of confusion and curiosity in his eyes.

"Hekou, I didn't expect you to be so optimistic. You can even smile before you die."

Listening to what Shui Wutong said, Xiangtai responded loudly:

"Lord Shui Wutong, oh no, I should call you Shui Wutong now. After all, there is no need to continue acting now."

Hearing Shota's words, Shui Wutong snorted heavily and said:

"What Ah Chao said is indeed correct. Forget it. What's the point of fussing over a dead person?"

As he spoke, Shui Wutong turned his head towards the executioner standing on top of a stinging jellyfish and said:

"Let's execute him now. I want to see if he can still smile when he is close to death."

Just when the executioner was about to give the execution order, Shota stopped him.

"Hey, wait a minute! I haven't finished what I'm saying yet!"

Listening to Shota's words, the executioner turned his head towards Shui Wutong, as if following his advice.

Looking at Shota swinging on the rope, Shui Wutong became interested and nodded to the executioner.

Then the executioner spoke loudly:

"Based on humanitarian considerations, the death row inmate Hekou is now allowed to make his last words."

Looking at this brief interlude, some people didn't think it was anything special, just a struggle before death, but when they heard Shota, their faces gradually changed.

"I plead guilty to betraying the organization."

When everyone heard Shota's first sentence, they thought he was talking nonsense and immediately sighed.

Hearing these sighs, Shota didn't think anything of it and just continued his speech:

"But if I betray the organization in order to take back what once belonged to us, does that also count as betrayal?"

"In the battle on Dream Island, we lost nearly half of our elite members. In the major cities of the Hoenn region, the bases of the Marines spontaneously disbanded one after another."

"Shui Wutong claimed to be the leader, but due to his personal selfishness, this has led to such a result, causing the entire Ocean Team to enter a dark period."

Hearing what Xiangta said, the executioner quickly signaled Shui Wutong with his eyes, but Shui Wutong just stretched out his hand to interrupt him, and calmly stood on the back of the Megalodon and said:

"He's just a clown. Let him talk."

After hearing Shui Wutong's words, the executioner had no choice but to raise his hand to signal his men not to carry out the sea execution in advance.

But Achao, who was standing behind Shui Wutong, raised his head at this time. For some reason, looking at the surging Hekou there, he saw the scene of the Marine Team’s branch base in Chenghua City before. At that time, Hekou also encouraged his subordinates in the same way.

While Chao was still considering whether to stop them, Shota, who had observed their behavior, continued his speech:

"Why, he doesn't have to be punished? How is he any different from us? He's not a member of the Marine Team!"

"I betrayed the organization only to take back our rights, to protect ourselves, and to prevent our incompetent leaders from dragging the entire Marine Corps into a deeper abyss!"

Hearing this, all the members of the Ocean Team were moved, and some even clapped unconsciously.

Shui Wutong became a little uneasy after seeing this scene, and lifted his feet so that he could stand more steadily.

But Ah Chao who was standing behind him was not calm, because, in his eyes, those people who were applauding had begun to overlap with those members of the Ocean Team in Chenghua City before.

"I didn't use force, I didn't use force. I mobilized your Aquan cadre to support me, and she also affirmed my behavior. What does this show?"

"This is enough to show that Shui Wutong is no longer suitable to be the leader of the Ocean Team."

"If I am guilty, it is the crime of seeking a way out for the Marine Corps and seeking happiness for the Marine Corps members."

Hearing what Shota said, Aquan, who was hanging next to Shota, widened her eyes, because she had no idea that she had agreed to such a thing.

But this is no longer important. What is important is that the members of the Marine Corps at the execution ground began to stir again, but this time it was not led by the conservative old guys, but was driven by Shota's words.

Looking at the shining man hanging on the side, A Quan's heart was deeply touched, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corners of his mouth.

The image of Shui Wutong in her mind became increasingly vague, and a new image began to emerge more and more prominently.

On the other hand, on Xijiana's side, the marine team members she had newly recruited and those conservative marine team members all showed the same tendency to be restless. Looking at the man who was still continuing his speech, she frowned deeply.

Xijiana, Achao, and other members of the Ocean Team who were loyal to Shui Wutong all looked at Shui Wutong, as if hinting at something.

Shui Wutong still stood motionless on the megalodon's back, but his clenched fists showed that he was not at peace.

But Shota's speech continued:

"Listen! Guys from the Ocean Team, today we will be the most rational voice."

"The past history has led us into a chaotic stage. We must make a choice now. The wrong actions of Mengs Island may lead us to the abyss, but with courage and perseverance, we can still get out of the chaos."

"The Ocean Team led by Shui Wutong is the abyss. This team is filled with only narrow-mindedness, hatred, and false hope, as well as ignorance and lies."

"Shui Wutong is an extreme advocate who believes that our reason will be swallowed up by fear and that if we stand idly by, it would be the worst choice."

After Shota finished his last sentence, the whole place fell silent.

After a while, there was a huge applause.

Hearing the applause, Shui Wutong was finally shaken, and he unconsciously took a step back slowly.

He looked at Shota who was hanging on the rope with hatred. He no longer had the feeling that he was in control of the situation. He simply stretched out his hand to signal the executioner to execute Shota.

But at this time, the executioner had already dropped the documents in his hand and clapped his hands.

Seeing this scene, Shui Wutong was furious. He was about to draw his sword to kill the executioner, but was stopped by Achao behind him.

"Lord Shui Wutong... let's retreat first."