When the three arrived at the hotel entrance, Hogg was already waiting there.
Seeing Ryuen approach, he immediately followed.
Vice Admiral Tsuru and Kizaru glanced at Hogg, their eyes briefly stopping on the large axe behind him. But they said nothing, and the four of them walked into the hotel together.
Inside the hotel, the doctors from the World Government were trembling in fear.
After all, the person they once worshiped like a god had now died right in front of them. Nothing in their lives had ever shaken them more than this moment.
The CP0 agents saw people enter and were about to ask questions, but when they noticed Ryuen standing beside Vice Admiral Tsuru, their hearts tensed up.
After all, the reason they had come to Sabaody Archipelago was to eliminate the Dream Exploration Team.
Now that Isred and the other Celestial Dragons were dead, their mission was essentially over. One of the CP0 agents stepped forward and asked, "Vice Admiral Tsuru, has Doflamingo been captured?"
"He's been caught. Captain Ryuen took him down hard—he's gravely injured and unconscious now. What's the situation here? Where is Saint Lindgas?" Tsuru briefly explained Doflamingo's state before asking.
"Saint Lindgas is in a room upstairs. His condition has stabilized, and his life is not in danger.
Also, the doctors have confirmed that the poison that affected Saint Isred and the others came from the food and drinks Doflamingo had prepared for them," the CP0 agent reported in a serious tone.
Hearing this, Vice Admiral Tsuru glanced at Ryuen again.
She was almost certain that whatever had happened here was connected to him.
Perhaps this was something orchestrated by both the Dream Exploration Team and Saint Lindgas.
But one thing didn't make sense—how did the poison work so fast? And why did Lindgas eat it too?
Lindgas was known for being extremely afraid of death.
"Take your time investigating, Vice Admiral Tsuru. I'm going to check on Lindgas," Ryuen said indifferently. Ignoring the situation here, he took Hogg and headed upstairs.
Vice Admiral Tsuru stopped thinking about Ryuen for now.
Right now, all the evidence pointed to Doflamingo. Whether he was truly responsible or not, he wouldn't be able to get away from this.
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Ryuen and Hogg arrived upstairs, and the guards at the door immediately and respectfully led them into Lindgas's room.
"Everyone... leave," Lindgas ordered as soon as he saw Ryuen enter.
"Yes, sir!"
All the maids and doctors in the room immediately left, closing the door behind them.
"Stay where you are," Ryuen said, stopping Lindgas from trying to get up.
*Creak...*
At that moment, a portal opened in the wall, and Nami Daisy and Robin stepped out.
"Lindgas, it's been a long time," Daisy said with a playful smile.
"Heh... heh..."
"Lady Daisy, long time no see," Lindgas replied nervously.
After all, it was this woman who once took out his heart. And back then, she was just an eleven- or twelve-year-old girl!
Robin and Hogg stood nearby, observing Lindgas.
They had always known that Lindgas was a Celestial Dragon under the Dream Exploration Team's control, but this was the first time they had actually seen him in person.
Sure enough, he was just a fat guy.
"Don't be so scared of me," Daisy said, handing him a small, white pill. "Here, this is your antidote. Once you take this, the poison will be completely neutralized."
Lindgas eagerly took the pill. "Thank you, Lady Daisy!"
"Lindgas, you can't take it yet. If your poison is completely cured now, people will start to suspect you." Just as Lindgas was about to swallow the antidote, Ryuen quickly stopped him.
"Then, Lord Homura, when will all the poison be gone?" Lindgas asked, his face pale.
Right now, the poison in his body wasn't fully neutralized, and he still looked weak. He was extremely worried—would he end up like Isred and the others, dead?
"Hmm…"
"In about three days. But even after that, you'll need to pretend to be weak for a while," Ryuen said after thinking for a moment.
"Don't worry, for the sake of our plan, I won't let you die now. Besides, both of these are poisons."
"But if you take both together, they cancel out the toxins and even strengthen your body. Consider yourself lucky." Daisy noticed Lindgas's hesitation and explained.
"Strengthen my body?" Lindgas's eyes lit up.
"Alright, after this whole incident, just insist that it was Doflamingo's doing. After all, he's the one in charge of this area and the food supply." Ryuen spoke up.
"I got it!" Lindgas immediately promised.
"By the way, Lindgas, where's the stuff I asked you to bring?" Daisy held out her hand.
"Right here!" Lindgas quickly pulled out three bottles.
Daisy took them and nodded in satisfaction before turning to Ryuen. "Ryuen, what's next?"
"The matter at Sabaody Archipelago is settled. Now, we just wait for Vice Admiral Garp to reach Dressrosa. Once he's done with things there, he'll bring back that fruit," Ryuen said calmly.
"Um… Lord Homura, I just rescued a group of women. They're in the next room…" Lindgas said somewhat awkwardly.
"Nice, Lindgas. You're making progress. But don't try something like this in Mary Geoise—you know why, right?" Ryuen teased.
"O-Of course, I understand…" Lindgas quickly responded.
Doing something like that in Mary Geoise would only stir up trouble. If you didn't fit in, you'd just end up being cast out—and eventually, dead.
"Alright, we'll make sure those women get out safely. You just rest. We're leaving now." Ryuen was pleased with Lindgas's attitude.
With that, the four of them stepped into a portal, and the space door on the wall vanished.
"Whew…"
"Lord Homura's presence is getting stronger and stronger…" Lindgas let out a deep breath the moment they left.
Meanwhile, Ryuen and his group quickly helped the women escape from the next room.
Looking at the group of stunningly beautiful women, Ryuen couldn't help but scoff inwardly. The Celestial Dragons were ugly, but they sure had good taste.
After ensuring the women were safely sent away, Ryuen and the others arrived at a villa-style inn.
"Waaahhh!"
"You liars! You said you wouldn't capture Trebol and the others!" Sugar cried uncontrollably.
"Hey!"
"Listen, lady, we didn't lie. The Marines captured them. What does that have to do with us?" Ryuen immediately retorted.
"Brrr-brrr-brrr~~~"
"Must be a call from Vice Admiral Garp," Nami said before picking up. "Moshi moshi, is this Vice Admiral Garp?"
"Wahaha!"
"It's me! I've arrived in Dressrosa. You can begin on your end," Garp's hearty voice came through.
"Understood, Vice Admiral Garp." With that, Nami hung up.
Ryuen turned to Sugar with a grin. "Hehehe… Sugar, you must be feeling really sleepy right now, aren't you?"
"No—"
"I'm not sleepy at… uh…" Before Sugar could finish, she passed out on the couch.
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At that moment, throughout the kingdom of Dressrosa, countless toys suddenly turned back into humans!
In an instant, the entire nation erupted into chaos!
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