One Piece: The Unrivaled Dragon Man: I am God's Agent!

Chapter 15: A Fateful Choice, the Price of Absolute Rule

Having merged with the power of reversal, Isaac became an existence unbound by the laws of the world. The fervor that once burned in his eyes gradually cooled, and a serene calm settled on his face. He knew that the power of reversal granted him absolute control over everything, but it also robbed him of human emotions and a tender heart.

Isaac surveyed the entirety of Mary Geoise, where both the old and new forces now subservient to him were under his control. After several battles, Mary Geoise had been completely suppressed, the remnants of the World Government had been thoroughly wiped out, and even the Celestial Dragons were obeying his commands with bated breath. The world order seemed to be firmly in his grasp.

A host of high-ranking World Government officials and representatives of the Celestial Dragon families gathered in the magnificent palace of Mary Geoise, each gazing at Isaac with mixed feelings. This newly born Celestial Dragon heir was no longer the arrogant nobleman they knew, but a ruthless god who completely controlled the rules.

Isaac's eyes were icy as he surveyed the assembled officials below the stage. He spoke coldly, "From this day forward, the old world order will be completely dismantled. All the privileges of the Celestial Dragon families will be stripped away. You are no longer above mortals, but subordinate to my order, and you must obey absolutely."

Upon hearing this, everyone turned deathly pale. The Celestial Dragons had always been high above others, enjoying supreme privileges. However, Isaac's order was to strip them of their noble status, which was a fatal blow to them.

One of the patriarchs of a Celestial Dragon family couldn't help but step forward, his voice trembling as he questioned, "Lord Isaac, are you going to strip us of our status? How dare you?"

A cold glint flashed in Isaac's eyes. With a flick of his finger, the black flames formed from the power of reversal surged towards the patriarch's chest. His body instantly turned to ashes, vanishing without a trace amidst the astonishment of countless onlookers.

“Those who question me will be completely wiped out by the power of reversal.” Isaac’s voice was cold and revealed an unquestionable majesty. “Under my rule, no one has privileges, and everyone will submit to destiny.”

A deathly silence fell over the hall; everyone was terrified and dared not utter a single dissent. They knew that Isaac was no longer the heir they could easily deal with, but a ruthless and absolute ruler.

That night, Kizaru stood outside the palace, gazing at the inky night sky, his heart filled with confusion. He had witnessed Isaac's growth and transformation, and had once been unconditionally loyal to him. But now, Isaac's absolute ruthlessness felt utterly foreign to him.

"Young Master Isaac... no, Lord Isaac seems to be someone else entirely," Kizaru muttered to himself, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He couldn't understand it; the Isaac of the past was full of passion and ambition, while the current Isaac was so cold and indifferent, as if he had lost all emotion.

Just as Kizaru was lost in thought, Isaac appeared silently behind him, his tone indifferent and calm: "Kizaru, are you doubting my decision?"

Kizaru's heart skipped a beat, a chill ran down his spine, but he quickly regained his lazy smile and forced a laugh, "Oh dear, young master, your changes are too rapid, it's a bit hard to get used to."

Isaac stared coldly at Kizaru, and after a moment said calmly, "The power of reversal has allowed me to completely control the rules of fate, and past emotions no longer have any meaning for me."

Kizaru was slightly taken aback, feeling a pang of sorrow. The Isaac before him was no longer the one who yearned to break free from the Celestial Dragons' constraints and establish a new order, but a ruthless and cold-blooded ruler.

"Young Master, what are you pursuing now?" Kizaru couldn't help but ask, his voice tinged with wariness, as if hoping to find a trace of humanity in Isaac's answer.

Isaac's eyes remained cold, his tone as flat as a machine: "The rules. I will become the rules themselves, controlling all destiny, and all resistance will be in vain."

Kizaru's forced smile gradually disappeared, and he realized that the flesh-and-blood Isaac had vanished, replaced by a ruler who had completely abandoned all emotions.

With Isaac gaining complete control of the Reversal Force, the world gradually entered a new order. Every corner of Mary Geoise was monitored by his power, and all members of the Celestial Dragon families, World Government officials, and kingdoms across the land had to absolutely obey his orders. His presence was like an invisible blade hanging over everyone's head; the slightest disobedience would result in complete annihilation.

However, absolute rule gradually came at a price. People lived in oppressive fear, all vitality and creativity were suppressed, and the whole world fell into a deathly silence. The Celestial Dragon families, who had once fought each other relentlessly, no longer dared to compete, and everyone obeyed Isaac's will like walking corpses.

Isaac stood high above, looking down at the world he controlled, yet felt an indescribable emptiness. He had achieved his goal, becoming the sole rule of the world, but this ruthless domination had sapped the world's vitality.

Just then, the system notification sounded, carrying a deep sense of tranquility:

[Warning! The forces of reversal are impacting the foundations of the world. While the current rules are gradually stabilizing, the world's vitality is dwindling. A restructuring of the order is recommended to prevent global collapse.]

Isaac paused for a moment, a sense of unease quietly growing within him, as if he sensed that the absolute dominance he was enjoying was about to trigger an even heavier price.

"System, explain the depletion of the world's vitality."

[Ding! The aforementioned absolute control has led to the solidification of world rules, the suppression of the free will of living beings, and if this continues, the world will head towards death.]

A cold glint flashed in Isaac's eyes. He began to waver, realizing he might have overlooked some crucial issues. As the rule-maker of this world, his power was undeniably immense, yet it had gradually robbed the world of its vitality and life.

The ultimate choice of destiny

Isaac walked slowly toward the World Tree, an ancient tree standing at the highest point of Mary Geoise, symbolizing the source of life in the world. This tree has been regarded as a sacred object by the Celestial Dragons since ancient times, but now its leaves have begun to turn yellow, and many cracks have appeared on its branches.

Just as Isaac was gazing at the World Tree, the system's voice sounded again:

[Warning! If the current absolute rule continues, the World Tree will wither within a century, plunging the entire world into perpetual darkness and silence.]

Isaac's gaze was icy, yet he showed no sign of wavering. Just then, a blurry image appeared on the World Tree before him, and in that image, a familiar figure emerged—his father from his homeland.

“Isaac, ruling the world was not your original intention.” His mother’s gentle voice rang in his ears, as if it came from another world.

Isaac's eyes wavered slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "My power is destined to surpass all, Mother."

The image of her mother carried a hint of sorrow, softly saying, "Your power is indeed unparalleled, but you have also lost the warmth of being human because of it. A world without life, no matter how much you rule, will ultimately be nothing but desolation."

Isaac's heart skipped a beat, and a hint of warmth returned to his eyes. His mother's image had faded, but those words were like a brand, deeply imprinted on his heart.

"System, is there a way to restore the world's vitality with the power of reversal?"

[Hint: You can choose to relinquish some of the power of reversal in order to restore the balance of the world's free will.]

Isaac remained silent for a long time before finally nodding. He knew that if he insisted on going his own way, he would eventually become a lonely figure with power but no resources.

"Release a portion of the power of reversal and return it to this world."

As his words fell, the power of reversal gradually overflowed from his body, flowing into the World Tree. The withered branches and leaves gradually regained their vitality, and the entire world breathed freely again. People were overjoyed to find that the sky was gradually clearing, and the long-lost vitality of Mary Geoise had returned to every corner.

Standing on high ground, overlooking the world he controlled, Isaac felt a unique sense of peace for the first time.