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Chapter 37: The King of the Celestial Dragons!
The night sky of this World was very peculiar. Although Scholars had determined through astronomical observation that there were as many as eight Satellites orbiting this blue planet, when darkness fell, only that one Moon emitted the brightest light in the starry sky.
"Fufufufufu—"
Doflamingo walked out of the stopped Bubble Cable Car, a chilling night wind blew his pink Flamingo Coat.
However, he found that there wasn't even a Holy Land Garrison Soldier standing guard nearby. As he surveyed the Giant Staircase leading to the upper levels, he chuckled, lowering his voice.
"Although so many years have passed, this place really hasn't changed at all. But can Authority truly be as immortal as these stone steps, lasting for a thousand years?"
"Let's go, the Lords are waiting for you."
At this moment, the CP0 member, the White-clothed person who had specifically gone to North Blue to invite Doflamingo, urged him on. He then stepped past the former's shoulder and was the first to set foot on the path of the Giant Staircase.
A few months later, the Kings of two hundred Affiliated Countries would also walk through here, then gather in the World Conference Hall within Pangaea Castle to discuss and decide matters concerning the entire World.
At this moment, there were only the two of them, one in front and one behind.
Reaching the top of the Giant Staircase meant arriving at the true Mary Geoise. This place, known as the 'Holy Land', was so clean and tidy that even the Ground beneath their feet seemed as though every single grain of Sand had been washed.
Doflamingo raised his Gaze to look into the distance. Although it was nighttime, the countless lights had already illuminated the entire Mary Geoise as if it were daytime. Even the rows of trees and rivers shimmered with a faint layer of golden light.
This was truly splendid and magnificent, brightly lit!
Seeing this scene, his Body trembled slightly as he tried hard to suppress the anger and longing in his Heart. He should have been living here, high above, doing as he pleased, looking down on all the Humans below.
Although it was only for a few short years, it had to be said that Doflamingo's happiest childhood was actually in this place.
Here, attendants bowed before him, and Slaves knelt. Every day brought endless delicacies he couldn't finish even by changing the variety, infinite wealth he didn't have to worry about at all, and the supreme Authority to kill any life except his 'own kind' at any time.
These things should have belonged to him!
Until that utterly foolish idiot ruined everything with his ridiculous naivety and took everything away. His Mother died because of him, and his younger brother subsequently went missing.
Although he had personally shot that bastard at the time, what he lost could never be regained.
Doflamingo followed the CP0 onto the Automatic Elevator, allowing the Slaves Underground to get up late at night and desperately push the heavy stone path for him.
The former was actually unaware of all this, but given his personality, he would likely only feel enjoyment even if he knew, with no other thoughts.
Because he should have been high above!
Along the way, Doflamingo saw the large Iron Gate leading to the Land of the Gods from a distance. The Holy Land Garrison Soldiers were still standing guard at that place.
He knew that his former home was there.
However, he only glanced at it before his final Gaze turned towards the increasingly close giant ancient Castle, the Pangea Castle that represented the center of World Authority!
"Fufufufufu, I hope you won't disappoint me this time..." Doflamingo subconsciously pursed his lips, feeling a bit nervous.
He was only seventeen years old this year. His Disposition, scheming, and Strength were still very immature. Even his experience was limited to that small area in North Blue.
Not long after, Doflamingo arrived before Pangea Castle, and the giant main Gate made of Steel slowly rose.
To be honest, everything became unfamiliar once he reached here. After all, when he was young, how could he have possibly come to this place? So, he could only remain vigilant while silently following the CP0, simultaneously firmly memorizing the surrounding Environment.
This city within a city had a considerable amount of space inside, but for some reason, he still didn't see a single patrolling or standing guard Soldier, and it was extremely quiet.
Until he was led into a cold, Dark, empty Main Hall, where only the Gold-Red Throne on the three-tiered magnificent Stone Platform shone brightly under the direct Moonlight.
However, there was no one on it!
"Aren't I here to see the Five Elders, huh?"
Doflamingo had just scanned the surrounding Situation when he turned his head and immediately found that the other person was gone!
[Bang—]
Just then, the Gate behind him slammed shut, startling him. His fingers curled into claws, his Body tensed, and his entire Body instantly entered a combat stance. Even the Haki he had only recently mastered was ready to be unleashed.
Doflamingo now strongly suspected this was a trap, a Celestial Dragon's trap targeting him!
He was like a wild Cat trapped in a cage, baring its fangs and claws, intently scanning every movement around him. Between his fingers, fine Strings subtly floated.
The Atmosphere became very stiff and awkward, as if the Air had frozen at this moment, yet Time still flowed slowly like water.
Until, Doflamingo once again looked up at the truly high and mighty Empty Throne above his head.
"Hm!"
But just that one Gaze startled him so much his entire Body froze, as if subjected to some kind of stasis Effect. His eyes beneath his Sunglasses widened to the maximum, and his Pupil was filled with the figure that had appeared sitting on the Throne at some unknown point.
This wasn't the most terrifying thing for him. The key was that when his Gaze met the Gaze of the person above, his spirit felt a substantial invisible Impact, and an intensely strong sense of Fear continuously washed over his Heart.
He felt as though he was spinning wildly in a golden-yellow World of ripples. The surrounding Air was vibrating and gradually becoming heavy.
Every Muscle in his Body trembled in pain. Coupled with the inexplicable Intimidation he felt mentally, Doflamingo couldn't even last two seconds. With a bang, he fell to his knees. Only his arms firmly propped him up on the cold Ground as he gritted his teeth, trying to lift his head.
But the invisible Heavy Pressure on his Body forced his head, with its bulging veins, to bow down, staring intently at the spotless, expensive red carpet before him.
Who is this person?
The Five Elders?
How could there be such a terrifying person, who could make me fall to my knees and be unable to get up with just a single Gaze?
"Donquixote Family's youngster, it is Im, who wants to see you."
As soon as the words fell, Doflamingo felt the Pressure on his Body lighten considerably.
But as he gasped for breath, covered in cold sweat, and prepared to get up, the Air on his Body remained completely still, like a frozen invisible mountain.
This forced him to continue maintaining the kneeling posture, unless he was willing to lie prostrate on the Ground...
"You, who... who exactly... are you?!"
Doflamingo squeezed out one word after another with difficulty. The feeling of Fear wrapped around his Heart was truly incredibly painful for him.
As for the Heavy Pressure on his Body, he also discovered that as long as he had no intention of getting up, that Air was still just ordinary Air.
Such a miraculous method made him subconsciously feel that this was some kind of Devil Fruit Ability!
"Im is your King."
An incredibly indifferent voice came down from the Empty Throne, echoing throughout the empty Main Hall.
"The King of the Celestial Dragons!"
***
Author's Note: This book currently has 292 Collections, ranking 46th in the Light Novel category on the Contracted Author New Book Ranking!
Also, considering the plot continuity, the second chapter will be updated in three minutes. Please give some more Recommendation Tickets~~~
***
(End of this chapter)
The night sky of this World was very peculiar. Although Scholars had determined through astronomical observation that there were as many as eight Satellites orbiting this blue planet, when darkness fell, only that one Moon emitted the brightest light in the starry sky.
"Fufufufufu—"
Doflamingo walked out of the stopped Bubble Cable Car, a chilling night wind blew his pink Flamingo Coat.
However, he found that there wasn't even a Holy Land Garrison Soldier standing guard nearby. As he surveyed the Giant Staircase leading to the upper levels, he chuckled, lowering his voice.
"Although so many years have passed, this place really hasn't changed at all. But can Authority truly be as immortal as these stone steps, lasting for a thousand years?"
"Let's go, the Lords are waiting for you."
At this moment, the CP0 member, the White-clothed person who had specifically gone to North Blue to invite Doflamingo, urged him on. He then stepped past the former's shoulder and was the first to set foot on the path of the Giant Staircase.
A few months later, the Kings of two hundred Affiliated Countries would also walk through here, then gather in the World Conference Hall within Pangaea Castle to discuss and decide matters concerning the entire World.
At this moment, there were only the two of them, one in front and one behind.
Reaching the top of the Giant Staircase meant arriving at the true Mary Geoise. This place, known as the 'Holy Land', was so clean and tidy that even the Ground beneath their feet seemed as though every single grain of Sand had been washed.
Doflamingo raised his Gaze to look into the distance. Although it was nighttime, the countless lights had already illuminated the entire Mary Geoise as if it were daytime. Even the rows of trees and rivers shimmered with a faint layer of golden light.
This was truly splendid and magnificent, brightly lit!
Seeing this scene, his Body trembled slightly as he tried hard to suppress the anger and longing in his Heart. He should have been living here, high above, doing as he pleased, looking down on all the Humans below.
Although it was only for a few short years, it had to be said that Doflamingo's happiest childhood was actually in this place.
Here, attendants bowed before him, and Slaves knelt. Every day brought endless delicacies he couldn't finish even by changing the variety, infinite wealth he didn't have to worry about at all, and the supreme Authority to kill any life except his 'own kind' at any time.
These things should have belonged to him!
Until that utterly foolish idiot ruined everything with his ridiculous naivety and took everything away. His Mother died because of him, and his younger brother subsequently went missing.
Although he had personally shot that bastard at the time, what he lost could never be regained.
Doflamingo followed the CP0 onto the Automatic Elevator, allowing the Slaves Underground to get up late at night and desperately push the heavy stone path for him.
The former was actually unaware of all this, but given his personality, he would likely only feel enjoyment even if he knew, with no other thoughts.
Because he should have been high above!
Along the way, Doflamingo saw the large Iron Gate leading to the Land of the Gods from a distance. The Holy Land Garrison Soldiers were still standing guard at that place.
He knew that his former home was there.
However, he only glanced at it before his final Gaze turned towards the increasingly close giant ancient Castle, the Pangea Castle that represented the center of World Authority!
"Fufufufufu, I hope you won't disappoint me this time..." Doflamingo subconsciously pursed his lips, feeling a bit nervous.
He was only seventeen years old this year. His Disposition, scheming, and Strength were still very immature. Even his experience was limited to that small area in North Blue.
Not long after, Doflamingo arrived before Pangea Castle, and the giant main Gate made of Steel slowly rose.
To be honest, everything became unfamiliar once he reached here. After all, when he was young, how could he have possibly come to this place? So, he could only remain vigilant while silently following the CP0, simultaneously firmly memorizing the surrounding Environment.
This city within a city had a considerable amount of space inside, but for some reason, he still didn't see a single patrolling or standing guard Soldier, and it was extremely quiet.
Until he was led into a cold, Dark, empty Main Hall, where only the Gold-Red Throne on the three-tiered magnificent Stone Platform shone brightly under the direct Moonlight.
However, there was no one on it!
"Aren't I here to see the Five Elders, huh?"
Doflamingo had just scanned the surrounding Situation when he turned his head and immediately found that the other person was gone!
[Bang—]
Just then, the Gate behind him slammed shut, startling him. His fingers curled into claws, his Body tensed, and his entire Body instantly entered a combat stance. Even the Haki he had only recently mastered was ready to be unleashed.
Doflamingo now strongly suspected this was a trap, a Celestial Dragon's trap targeting him!
He was like a wild Cat trapped in a cage, baring its fangs and claws, intently scanning every movement around him. Between his fingers, fine Strings subtly floated.
The Atmosphere became very stiff and awkward, as if the Air had frozen at this moment, yet Time still flowed slowly like water.
Until, Doflamingo once again looked up at the truly high and mighty Empty Throne above his head.
"Hm!"
But just that one Gaze startled him so much his entire Body froze, as if subjected to some kind of stasis Effect. His eyes beneath his Sunglasses widened to the maximum, and his Pupil was filled with the figure that had appeared sitting on the Throne at some unknown point.
This wasn't the most terrifying thing for him. The key was that when his Gaze met the Gaze of the person above, his spirit felt a substantial invisible Impact, and an intensely strong sense of Fear continuously washed over his Heart.
He felt as though he was spinning wildly in a golden-yellow World of ripples. The surrounding Air was vibrating and gradually becoming heavy.
Every Muscle in his Body trembled in pain. Coupled with the inexplicable Intimidation he felt mentally, Doflamingo couldn't even last two seconds. With a bang, he fell to his knees. Only his arms firmly propped him up on the cold Ground as he gritted his teeth, trying to lift his head.
But the invisible Heavy Pressure on his Body forced his head, with its bulging veins, to bow down, staring intently at the spotless, expensive red carpet before him.
Who is this person?
The Five Elders?
How could there be such a terrifying person, who could make me fall to my knees and be unable to get up with just a single Gaze?
"Donquixote Family's youngster, it is Im, who wants to see you."
As soon as the words fell, Doflamingo felt the Pressure on his Body lighten considerably.
But as he gasped for breath, covered in cold sweat, and prepared to get up, the Air on his Body remained completely still, like a frozen invisible mountain.
This forced him to continue maintaining the kneeling posture, unless he was willing to lie prostrate on the Ground...
"You, who... who exactly... are you?!"
Doflamingo squeezed out one word after another with difficulty. The feeling of Fear wrapped around his Heart was truly incredibly painful for him.
As for the Heavy Pressure on his Body, he also discovered that as long as he had no intention of getting up, that Air was still just ordinary Air.
Such a miraculous method made him subconsciously feel that this was some kind of Devil Fruit Ability!
"Im is your King."
An incredibly indifferent voice came down from the Empty Throne, echoing throughout the empty Main Hall.
"The King of the Celestial Dragons!"
***
Author's Note: This book currently has 292 Collections, ranking 46th in the Light Novel category on the Contracted Author New Book Ranking!
Also, considering the plot continuity, the second chapter will be updated in three minutes. Please give some more Recommendation Tickets~~~
***
(End of this chapter)
