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Chapter 92: Vice Admiral Ian is scary...

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"Clang, clang..."

The sounds of seastone shackles clashing echoed as Shiki the Golden Lion and Donquixote Doflamingo, clad in prisoner garb, were escorted onto the warship by Marine soldiers.

"Don't push your luck, loser! Isn't it embarrassing to be defeated by a rookie Vice Admiral?" Doflamingo taunted Shiki the moment they appeared.

"Aren't you a loser too, Kid? Even Kaido and Big Mom were once apprentices! How dare you ridicule me? Why don't you try escaping this prison?" Shiki retorted.

Ian was unsure how their argument had started. Powerful individuals valued their reputations, with the exception of figures like Roger, Whitebeard, and Shanks, who prioritized family and freedom above all else. Marines, driven by justice, were no different.

They were willing to sacrifice everything, even their lives, for their beliefs.

A life without purpose held little meaning for them.

"Shut up, old man. It's just prison break. I'll show you how it's done. Too bad you don't have anything left to escape with, do you? Hands or head, it makes no difference. Without your life, you don't even need to bother escaping." Doflamingo sneered.

Shiki was taken aback. He truly had nothing left to aid in an escape. Their exchange caught Hannyabal's attention, prompting him to glance at Magellan.

"Warden, should I remove his legs? We can't risk another escape."

"..." Doflamingo instantly regretted his words, while Shiki burst into laughter.

"Serves you right, Kid! Now you're just like me!" He then turned to Magellan, whose imposing, demonic figure loomed over them. "Well, well, if it isn't Magellan. Long time no see. I haven't forgotten your... hospitality."

"Of course not. It's my duty, after all. And you can expect the same level of care this time around, considering your... history." Magellan replied dryly.

"I think I'll pass." This time, it was Shiki's turn to feel embarrassed, while Doflamingo reveled in his discomfort.

Magellan then addressed them both. "Shiki, welcome back. And you too, Doflamingo. Welcome to Impel Down."

"What kind of welcome is this?!" They grumbled. While the Warlords had the privilege of visiting Impel Down, they were currently prisoners.

They were likely to spend the rest of their lives within its walls. Doflamingo, however, showed no signs of fear. He glared at Ian, his expression twisting into a menacing grin.

"Black Winged Devil, you'll regret capturing me. No, you won't. Because I'll kill you when I get out. You and everyone you care about."

Ian remained unfazed, his cold, demonic face hardening slightly. "Are you referring to your Celestial Dragon heritage, or the secrets you know about those old geezers in Mariejois? You used those secrets to blackmail your way into the Warlords. You should know they're just as eager to get rid of you."

"Attacking Marines and Celestial Dragons was just an excuse. They don't even want to keep you around as a pawn."

Ian's words, devoid of emotion, struck a chord with Doflamingo. Coupled with his demonic appearance, they exerted an immense pressure on the former Warlord. Doflamingo was stunned. Ian's insight was unnervingly accurate.

It was as if nothing could be hidden from him. Aside from Tsuru, he was likely the only one who could outmaneuver Doflamingo in a battle of words.

"As for your executives, they're probably on their way here as well. Though, I doubt they truly matter to you. You put on a facade of caring about your family, but you don't value them as much as you claim. They're simply less likely to betray you than your subordinates."