"Space-type?" Vladimir glanced around and said softly, "No, it's more like a rule-based ability. But do they think this can trap me?"
With a dismissive curl of his lip, Vladimir grabbed Mynogear beside him and leaped towards the sky.
"You can't escape!" the fat man grunted. "This area, twenty meters underground and thirty meters above ground, is an absolute lockdown zone!"
Vladimir ignored him and waved his hand, a thick black smoke enveloping the area above his head.
"Shadow World!"
It was as if a rift tore open in the sky, slowly drawing Vladimir and the other two inside.
"Hehehehe… Old man, the show has just begun. We'll meet again!"
Poof!
The rift swallowed the two, then closed like a monster's mouth, and everything returned to normal.
Seeing this, everyone was stunned.
The fat man wore a look of utter disbelief. "This… how is this possible! He actually ignored my ability! He tore through space?"
"Damn Phantom Organization!"
The old man gripped his sword hilt, veins bulging on his forehead. "He wasn't supposed to be able to carry people or objects during jumps!"
The government had a dedicated think tank studying the members of the Phantom Organization.
Their analysis concluded that Shadow Fiend lacked the ability to carry objects during spatial jumps, including Devil Fruits, money, items, and people.
However, the scene before them seemed to mock mortal wisdom.
"A bunch of useless people!" The bald Five Elder's killing intent surged. He could no longer tolerate the idiocy of the think tank.
"Seal off Mary Geoise! Search the entire city! Notify all Celestial Dragons… Shadow Fiend has appeared."
With a cold snort, the Five Elder turned and left.
He had to discuss today's events with the others.
Shadow Fiend wouldn't leave just like that. He was undoubtedly hiding in the shadows, ready to act at any moment.
...
This was a world of shadows, where space was filled with dense dark energy.
There was no ground beneath their feet, nor sky above. Everything appeared utterly chaotic.
Mynogear's expression was one of terror as he looked around, but he couldn't see anyone.
"Stop looking, I'm right in front of you."
Vladimir sat on a dark throne, looking down at him. "I didn't expect even the Five Elders to disregard your life. It seems you Celestial Dragons aren't a united front after all."
Mynogear found that his restraints were gone and he could finally speak.
He immediately sighed. "The Celestial Dragons are not a unified entity. There are internal conflicts. In that situation just now, the World Government wouldn't bow to you for my sake. I don't mind telling you, there have been more than one or two Celestial Dragons executed."
For example, Doflamingo, a Celestial Dragon who committed great sins, would have been killed long ago if it were possible.
In fact, Doflamingo's mother was burned to death back then.
Vladimir chuckled, crossing his legs. "Do you want to die, or do you want to live?"
"Of course, I don't want to die. I know what you're going to say," Mynogear shook his head. "I'll cooperate with you. I can tell you where the Devil Fruits you want are located. In return, you help me kill someone. Like me, he's also a Celestial Dragon."
"Hmm?"
Vladimir looked at him with surprise and said with interest, "You want me to help you kill another Celestial Dragon? Haha, I like cooperating with sensible people."
He was quite pleased with the man's attitude.
"Since your objective is Devil Fruits, I'll tell you directly."
Mynogear said seriously, "There are quite a few Devil Fruits in the Holy Land, especially in the hands of the World Government, where an astonishing number has accumulated over the years!"
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"There are quite a few Devil Fruits in the Holy Land, especially in the hands of the government, where an astonishing number has accumulated over the years!"
Mynogear's expression was serious, seemingly unconcerned about his status as a captive.
Vladimir sat on the dark throne, legs crossed, gazing at him.
"How many?"
"I don't know the specifics, but there are at least over 20! This is what the World Government has accumulated over a long time, stored in a place that is absolutely impregnable. As for the other Celestial Dragons, they also collect Devil Fruits, usually to bestow upon their subordinates."
"Over 20?" Vladimir raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.
"At least! Only the Five Elders know the exact location, but there's another hurdle if you want to obtain them." Mynogear said, "The government has a special army. This army doesn't belong to the Navy and directly answers to the Commander-in-Chief, Kong. There are over twenty of them, and each is an ability user. The sumo wrestler you saw earlier is one of them."
"I see."
Vladimir nodded, estimating that he was discovered because of one of these ability users.
However, it was just a special ability; their physical combat prowess was not a concern.
"You're willing to tell me all this just to kill a certain Celestial Dragon. Who is this person? Do you have a grudge?"
Hearing this, Mynogear shook his head. "I said earlier, the Celestial Dragons aren't a united front, there are conflicts. You're not interested in the specific grievances between me and that person. That person's name is 'Nicholas,' the head of the Nicholas family."
Then, he told Vladimir the specific residence and places where this person often appeared.
Finally, he said, "Nicholas has the Devil Fruits you want."
"Hehehehehe…"
Vladimir chuckled and said, "There aren't many interesting Celestial Dragons like you. No problem, I'll take care of this person. However, before that, I have one small question."
"Ask."
"I overheard your conversation with your wife in the study earlier. Who is 'she' referring to?"
Hearing this, Mynogear's expression changed. After a full half-minute, he let out a sigh.
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