The two of them ran to the end of the passage and turned a corner, only to find an even wider, grander cavern. It was lavishly decorated, with exquisite chandeliers and ornaments hanging everywhere, bathing the entire hall at the cave entrance in magnificent splendor.
Elegant portraits hung on the walls, along with mounted animal heads.
Many exquisite, noble chairs were arranged neatly, making the place resemble a ceremonial banquet held by European aristocrats in the Middle Ages.
And all of it was being enjoyed by a slender man with his eyes closed. Sitting atop a lofty golden chair, he sensed the extravagant beauty before him, intoxicated by its luxurious and noble atmosphere.
"Are you the vampire?" Luffy ran to the center of the hall, gritting his teeth as he pointed at the man and demanded.
"What a rude little brat!" The man smiled as he opened his eyes and looked at Luffy. Slowly, he said, "Didn't your family teach you that you should introduce yourself before speaking to someone?"
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy!" Luffy pointed at him and shouted, "I'm the man who'll become the Pirate King!"
"Heh heh! You really don't know your place... Hm? Monkey D.?" The man's expression suddenly darkened. He abruptly rose to his feet, staring coldly at Luffy as he asked, "What is Garp to you?"
"He's my grandpa!" Luffy answered bluntly.
"You're Garp's grandson? Hahahaha!" The man burst into wild laughter, completely losing the aristocratic elegance he had displayed moments ago. "To think I'd run into Garp's grandson!"
"Who are you? Do you know my grandpa?" Luffy asked doubtfully.
After laughing wildly for a long while, the man finally stopped. He looked teasingly at the Straw Hat Kid. "I was thrown into the underwater Great Prison by your grandfather. What do you think—do