In the dim, boundless depths of Impel Down.
Dawn ended his call with Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Once he collected himself, he set aside the cryptic exchange he had shared with Sengoku and focused on the matter at hand.
He looked at Shiryu of the Rain inside the cell. "Well? You heard the entire conversation. Do you want to become my adjutant?"
"I'd be delighted." Shiryu of the Rain let out a low chuckle. "I'm quite looking forward to seeing what life will be like following a man like you."
"Don't worry, there'll be no shortage of battles. From now on, all swordsman enemies are yours." Dawn grinned. "Just don't grow sick of all the fighting."
"That really would be a pleasure." Shiryu of the Rain revealed an excited, bloodthirsty smile.
"Hmph. You'd better behave yourself."
Magellan took the key brought by one of his soldiers and opened the cell door. Looking at Shiryu of the Rain as he stepped out, he warned, "If I find out you disobey Vice Admiral Dawn's orders or cause trouble outside because of your bloodlust, I'll personally leave Impel Down and drag you back!"
"Rest assured, you won't get that chance." Shiryu of the Rain took his sword, Rain, fastened it at his waist, and grinned.
"If it truly comes to that, I'll be the first to arrest him." Dawn smiled. "There'll be no need to trouble you, Warden Magellan."
"With Vice Admiral Dawn here, I'm naturally at ease. Still, this fellow is arrogant and bloodthirsty, so it's better to make the ugly truth clear beforehand."
Magellan glared at Shiryu of the Rain, his expression gradually softening. "Congratulations as well. You got the outcome you wanted."
"Yes, and thank you too, Magellan." Shiryu of the Rain gently stroked his sword and nodded in thanks.
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