Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Magellan
The Marine warship slowly docked at the harbor.
Momonga, Hancock, and her personal snake, Salome, disembarked.
Impel Down was cast in a grim palette of gray and black.
Even just the outer walls of the prison made that much clear.
The place was massive.
And surrounding the prison were countless Marine battleships.
Stepping onto the gray stone-paved path, they approached the gates leading straight to hell.
Beneath the enormous doors stood two guards, a man wielding a trident, and a woman wearing sunglasses.
As Hancock drew closer, the trident-wielding man’s demeanor visibly shifted.
His eyes soon filled with hearts.
“So beautiful~ She’s absolutely stunning! I’m in love! I’m head over heels!”
Hannyabal twisted his body, his face the very picture of infatuation.
Had Hancock wished it, a single Mero Mero Mellow would have turned him to stone on the spot.
Even Domino, the sunglasses-wearing woman beside him, couldn’t help but gulp.
It wasn’t until Momonga stepped forward and cleared his throat that the two finally snapped out of it.
“I am Vice Admiral Momonga. Shichibukai Boa Hancock is here to see Fire Fist Ace. You should have received the orders, correct?”
Momonga spoke with stern authority.
Hannyabal immediately saluted.
“Vice Warden Hannyabal, at your service! Leave the rest to us!”
Momonga returned the salute, then turned and headed back to the warship.
His role here was done—he only needed to wait for Hancock to finish and then escort her to Marineford.
“Empress Hancock! Please, follow me!”
The moment Momonga left, Hannyabal fawned over Hancock with an ingratiating smile.
Hancock shot him a look of disgust.
But when she saw her snake already slithering ahead, a faint smile graced her lips.
She quickly followed after Salome.
The scene was a bit odd, but that single smile nearly sent Hannyabal into cardiac arrest.
His heart skipped several beats.
He was this close to petrifying himself on the spot.
Meanwhile, Vir, in his serpent form, observed the two ahead while silently contemplating.
Magellan wasn’t here, which meant he was probably in the bathroom.
But as the warden, he had to make an appearance.
Escorting Hancock to Level 6 was his responsibility.
For now, though, they’d likely search her first.
Soon, he’d find a chance to free Luffy and let him run wild for a bit.
As long as Hancock remained inside, Magellan wouldn’t leave her side.
At most, he’d send some low-level grunts to handle any disturbances.
Once Hancock left, Magellan would be free to act—
But so would Vir.
So there was nothing to worry about.
Luffy could handle himself.
Soon, they arrived at the entrance to Level 1: Crimson Hell.
This floor was a forest of steel.
But the “trees” and “plants” here were far from ordinary—they were razor-sharp blades.
Prisoners thrown into this forest would be chased by guards, their blood staining the ground as the jagged steel tore into them.
Over time, the entire floor had become a crimson steel jungle.
“Empress, before we proceed, we must search you.”
Head Jailer Domino spoke firmly.
Just as Vir had expected, Hancock was soon led away for inspection.
Left to his own devices, Vir idly wandered near the entrance.
But as he slithered around, a small portal appeared in front of a basketball.
The ball vanished into it, and the portal closed just as quickly.
A new basketball replaced it in an instant—so fast that the surveillance room missed it entirely.
Yet at that moment, a shadow loomed over Vir.
Judging by the silhouette, the figure had horns.
He didn’t even need to turn around.
The faint scent of poison in the air already revealed the newcomer’s identity.
“So? Has Boa Hancock arrived?”
Magellan’s voice rumbled.
Clearly, he hadn’t noticed the subtle spatial distortion earlier.
Vir turned to see a tall but somewhat sickly-looking man standing behind him.
It was Magellan, no doubt—fresh from the toilet.
A quick scan with Observation Haki told Vir all he needed to know.
This guy’s strength is, at best, Vice Admiral level. His physical abilities barely match that. But his Venom-Venom Fruit makes him as untouchable as an Admiral inside Impel Down.
Gotta admit, the fruit was strong.
Against Vir, though? No advantage.
One minute, tops.
Easy knockout.
“Tch, showing up now? Why don’t you just live in the bathroom?” Hannyabal grumbled at Magellan. “She’s already here! They’re searching her now!”
No sooner had he spoken than Hancock emerged from the inspection room, now wearing a pair of Seastone handcuffs.
The moment Magellan saw her, even he felt a flicker of temptation.
Her charm was overwhelming.
Shaking off the sinful thoughts, Magellan addressed her.
“Boa Hancock. I am the warden of this prison.”
“From here, I will personally escort you the rest of the way.”
Hancock said nothing, only nodding in response.
Magellan turned and strode deeper into the prison, Hancock following behind.
Her expression was tense.
The Seastone cuffs sapped her strength, leaving her feeling vulnerable.
Her body remained rigid with unease.
But when Vir glanced back at her, something in her heart clicked.
It was like a warm blanket wrapped around her.
She felt safe.
Right. Vir was here.
What did she have to fear?
With that thought, her confidence returned in full force.
The group continued downward, the small elevator clanking as it descended.
*Puru puru puru—*
*Click*
“Warden! An intruder has been spotted on Level 1!”
The voice from the Den Den Mushi echoed clearly in the elevator.
Magellan’s brow furrowed.
He shot Hancock a suspicious glance before turning back.
“Who is the intruder?”
“The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates! Straw Hat Luffy!”
Domino’s heart lurched at the announcement.
A flicker of panic crossed her face.
The Straw Hat Pirates?
Straw Hat Luffy?
How did he get in here?
Him alone wasn’t a big deal.
But if that guy came with him…
The Deceptive Doctor, Vir.
A monster with a 1.9 billion bounty.
“Warden! Let us take over escorting Empress Hancock to Level 6.” Domino urged. “Deal with Straw Hat Luffy quickly. If Vir is here too, we’re in serious trouble.”
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