The world of pirates.
Holy Land Mary Geoise.
It stood atop the Red Line, serving as the World Government's headquarters and the home of the Celestial Dragons.
Apart from the time Fisher Tiger had rampaged through Mary Geoise and freed thousands of slaves, no slave had ever escaped from this place.
For most people, there was only one way out.
Death.
After leaving the Unknown Land, One Piece Lynn opened his eyes.
A blonde woman beside him was clutching his left hand tightly.
Her clothes were in tatters, and through the holes in the rags, her fair skin and ample flesh were visible.
But her hands, feet, abdomen, and back were covered in whip marks.
There was also a brand on her shoulder, stamped there by a Celestial Dragon. She looked utterly pitiful.
Lynn had a brand on his body, too.
As the power of Electric Current Drive combined with DC Lynn's physique, the Celestial Dragon brand on his body gradually began to fade.
"I probably won't be able to erase it completely until Magnetic Field Rotation rebuilds my cells," Lynn said quietly.
The woman holding his left hand was named Penny. She was also a Celestial Dragon's slave.
They were now in Saint Charlos's bedroom.
To escape, they would first have to flee Saint Charlos's bedroom, then get out of Celestial Dragon City.
After that, they would still have to face the dangers of getting from the Red Line to the sea.
Most importantly, Marine Headquarters was located on one side of the Red Line.
If anything happened to a Celestial Dragon, the Marine Admirals and CP0 would immediately be dispatched.
CP0 was an organization belonging to the Celestial Dragons, known as "the Celestial Dragons' strongest shield."
And that wasn't even mentioning the so-called God's Knights among the Celestial Dragons.
In short, escaping to freedom would be a daunting challenge for Lynn.
Tap, tap, tap!!
Footsteps kept coming from outside.
Clearly, the guards in Saint Charlos's bedroom had learned that he and Penny had escaped their cage.
At the sound of the footsteps, Penny's expression changed.
She took two guns from a fallen guard and handed one to Lynn.
"Lynn, take this gun. When they come in, we'll charge out together!"
Her voice was hurried and trembling.
She was clearly afraid of the Celestial Dragons and their guards.
"Don't worry. We'll definitely get out of here."
Lynn gripped her hand tightly and spoke with conviction.
Escaping would be difficult, but without the will to escape, how could they ever be free?
As he thought this, the cells throughout Lynn's body began to rub together furiously. The pure power they produced grew stronger and stronger.
Electric Current Drive 100,000 Volts → Electric Current Drive 120,000 Volts!
"You two should get on your knees and beg for mercy. Maybe Saint Charlos will show you some leniency later," said the middle-aged man in the cage beside them.
Lynn and Penny had used the guards' keys to unlock his cage.
But he had still chosen to stay inside.
After becoming a Celestial Dragon's slave, the middle-aged man had lost all hope of ever regaining his freedom.
Across from him, another woman spoke up:
"Even I, a Devil Fruit user, wouldn't dare say I could escape from here. You two aren't even ability users..."
The Celestial Dragons had bought her, and she had been a slave for eight years.
She had never seen a single slave escape successfully.
Seeing the determination on Lynn's face, the woman shook her head.
She clearly didn't believe that Lynn and Penny could escape.
Given Saint Charlos's recent temper, the two of them would probably meet a gruesome end.
"Quick, quick, quick! Those damn slaves have escaped!"
"Heh... I can't believe those slaves are stupid enough to think they can get away."
"Exactly. I heard neither of them is even an ability user. Looks like we'll take care of them pretty easily."
"..."
The guards, carrying guns and wearing metal armor, hurried toward the room where the incident had taken place.
Behind them, Saint Charlos sat atop a burly, heavily muscled man.
He had short, upward-curled black hair, a fat face, thick lips, and a constantly runny nose.
In his hand was a chain, with something like a dog collar attached to the other end.
The collar was fastened around the neck of the man beneath him, as if he were walking a dog.
Beside Saint Charlos stood a man in a black uniform with two long swords at his waist.
He was Kaku, a personal guard assigned directly to the Celestial Dragon Saint Charlos. After leaving CP9, he had joined CP1.
"How interesting. Another slave wants to escape."
A hint of excitement showed on Saint Charlos's fat face.
"When they're brought back, I'll make them watch each other while I torture them slowly.
"Hyah... They'll look so funny when they break. Then I'll sell them off..."
He didn't think the two slaves could escape his bedroom.
After all, not a single slave had escaped since Tiger rampaged through Holy Land Mary Geoise fifteen years ago.
Kaku wore a smile, too, and fawned over him.
"Of course, noble Saint Charlos.
"Those slaves don't know what's good for them. How could they know that becoming your slave is the greatest blessing in the world?"
In their eyes, the two slaves who dared to dream of escaping were simply insane.
To become a Celestial Dragon's slave and still think of running away was pure fantasy.
Before long, the armed guards reached the room.
When the tall guard captain saw Lynn and Penny outside their cage, a vicious smile spread across his face.
His gaze shifted from the guards sprawled on the floor to Lynn and Penny.
"I can't believe there are slaves stupid enough to risk their lives and try to escape."
Guard Captain Luca stared intently at the two slaves before him, his eyes full of malice.
To him, these slaves were nothing but garbage.
"Take them alive."
The lazy voice came from behind them.
All the guards turned around and smiled obsequiously at Saint Charlos.
"Yes, noble Saint Charlos! We'll do exactly as you wish."
With that, Luca led several guards toward Lynn and Penny, their weapons in hand as they slowly approached.
His eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on the tall man and barked:
"Slave number 52! I suggest you put down your gun right now, or you'll regret it!"
Lynn and Penny ignored him, keeping their guns trained on the guards.
Seeing that the two slaves wouldn't even acknowledge him, Luca's eyes filled with disgust.
Those damn slaves had no idea what was good for them!
He curled his lips in a scornful sneer and walked forward slowly, pistol in hand.
He, Luca, wanted to see just what kind of torture those two slaves would suffer once they were dragged back.
Lynn showed no emotion as he looked at the dozen or so guards before him.
His eyes were fixed on Saint Charlos and the bodyguard standing beside him.
Through his Mangekyō Sharingan, Lynn could see some strange energy flowing through the bodyguard.
What was it?
Haki?
He shook his head and turned his gaze to Saint Charlos, the fat man with the filthy eyes.
That bastard was the source of all his suffering!
At the thought, Lynn's cells surged wildly, and the power of Electric Current Drive intertwined with chakra.
The Marine Six Powers' Shave, the terrifying physiques of DC Lynn and One Piece Lynn, Naruto Lynn's Body Flicker Technique, and the incredible burst of speed granted by Electric Current Drive—
In an instant, Lynn's figure blurred into a shadow and appeared right in front of Saint Charlos.
Looking at Saint Charlos's vile face, Lynn twisted his expression into a snarl and clenched his fist.
Golden lightning coiled around his arm like a giant serpent.
"Electric Current Drive 120,000 Volts! Fist Gun!
Damn you, you wretched Celestial Dragon! Just die!!"
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