"Do you think you can keep this blueprint safe?" Robin sighed. "Compared to my methods, the Navy will be even more aggressive. And if Shiki learns that the blueprint is in your hands, he'll probably come knocking directly. You, your lover, and your two apprentices will all face great misfortune."
Hearing this, Tom's body stiffened, and his steps halted.
The two fell silent, neither in a hurry to speak.
Vladimir, hidden in the shadows, watched everything calmly. After a moment, dozens of auras suddenly appeared within his perception.
"The Navy?"
With this thought, he immediately revealed himself.
A wisp of black smoke drifted out, quickly condensing into a human figure.
His appearance startled both Robin and Tom.
Vladimir said sternly, "The mission has changed, and the difficulty has increased."
"What?" Robin asked, not understanding.
"Due to a certain matter, the World Government intends to take forceful measures to obtain the blueprint as quickly as possible. Therefore, this is no longer something you can handle alone," Vladimir explained unhurriedly.
"Now, the Navy is coming. The one leading them is likely Admiral Aokiji."
Upon hearing Aokiji's name, Robin's face immediately turned pale.
She thought her actions had been discreet enough, yet she was still exposed?
"It's not your fault," Vladimir mused for a moment before explaining. "Emperor Vladimir captured a Five Elder. To deal with our Phantom Organization, the government plans to obtain the blueprint as quickly as possible. Aokiji's forces are probably just the first wave; a large number of troops will be deployed later."
"Captured… a Five Elder!?"
Robin was dumbfounded.
Although she came from a small place, her knowledge was still considerable. At the very least, she knew what the Five Elders were – the five individuals at the pinnacle of power.
The captain of the Phantom Organization, Emperor Vladimir, actually dared to capture a Five Elder, and succeeded!
Robin almost fainted. What kind of pirate crew was this?! How could they be so ruthless?!
"Then what do we do?" Robin said anxiously. "Abandon this mission? Let's leave quickly!"
Her first thought was to flee.
Vladimir shook his head and smiled calmly. "Run? Don't worry, if we want to leave, no one can stop us. Given the increased difficulty of this mission, we will have help."
With that, Vladimir waved his hand, and thick black smoke began to pour out.
This rolling black smoke formed a large door, and from within emerged a mighty figure clad in dark armor.
As this person stepped out, he exuded a chilling aura, and the surrounding temperature suddenly dropped by ten degrees.
Robin cautiously asked, "This… who is this?"
"I am the 'Earth Master' of the Phantom Pirate Group!" The Lich King opened his eyes, and from beneath his helmet, two dark lights flickered. "Lich King!"
"A Dominator-level executive!?" Robin was startled.
She had gathered quite a bit of information about the Phantom Organization over the past two days and knew of the legends surrounding the Dominator-level executives.
Ocean Master, Sea Dragon, who single-handedly confronted the Navy's flagship fleet and forced Sengoku and other strong fighters to retreat.
Sky Master, Archangel, who single-handedly annihilated hundreds of New World pirate crews, his infamy echoing throughout the seas.
And now, this was her first time truly witnessing a Dominator-level executive! It was also her first time seeing a high-ranking member of the Phantom Organization!
Her beautiful eyes held both shock and intense curiosity.
Dominator-level executives were Four Emperors-level combatants! Four Emperors-level meant the pinnacle of piracy!
Was this armored figure before her truly that powerful?
Robin wondered silently.
At this moment, Tom beside her was stunned. "You are… the Phantom Pirate Group!"
His expression changed, looking even more distressed than when he heard the Navy was coming.
For some reason, Robin felt a sense of shared honor and disgrace.
"Tom," Vladimir smiled slightly. "We mean no harm. We just ask you to hand over the blueprints."
Hearing this, Tom completely ignored him and turned to run.
"Catch him," Vladimir commanded calmly.
"Yes."
Robin nodded, crossed her arms in front of her chest, and focused her gaze on Tom, murmuring, "Bloom beneath your feet!"
As if petals were scattering, a pair of fair hands appeared beneath Tom's feet as he fled, firmly restraining him.
With a bang, caught off guard, Tom fell directly to the ground.
"Caught him!" Robin smiled.
But just then, a figure descended from the sky.
"Twin Ice Spears!"
With a crackling sound, from above the ruined shipyard, water droplets in the air condensed, forming two ice spears that suddenly attacked Robin and the others.
"Admiral… Aokiji!" Robin's expression changed.
"Hmph."
The Lich King snorted coldly, raised his right hand, and chanted, "Summon · Ice Dragon Queen!"
Roar!
In the sky, a vortex of ethereal soul energy formed, and from within came a dragon's roar. The next moment, an ice-frost bone dragon emerged.
"Human, for offending Lord Lich King, you seek death!"
The Ice Dragon Queen spoke human language and unleashed a dragon's breath.
"Frost Assault!"
Swoosh!
A cold wind swept through, like a blizzard appearing out of nowhere, forming a fan-shaped impact that instantly engulfed half the sky.
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