Ren teased him, making Aokiji's gaze turn awkward as he said, "Fine... I won't say anything!"
Aokiji shook his head helplessly, then continued looking toward Hades!
Hades showed no sign of noticing those eyes fixed on him! It had to be said that Aokiji's ability to conceal himself was exceptional. If one did not look carefully, one would truly think Aokiji was a dead man!
Hades did not notice Aokiji, nor did he hear Aokiji's reply, and simply smiled. "Ice Wanderer Aokiji... my offer has always stood! I have always kept the position of vice president of Grimoire Heart open for you! However, while I do admire you, I am determined to obtain the temple before us! So I advise you to leave quickly! After all, your ice magic has been weakened far too severely in this environment!"
After speaking, Hades stopped scanning the forest and instead looked toward the temple connected to the plaza!
The temple's doors were tightly shut, and the various gems embedded in them made greedy hearts stir!
At that moment, there was no need for Hades to give an order as the shadowy figure commanded, "Go and open the temple doors!"
Following his words, several people stepped out from among the many subordinates behind the shadowy figure!
They were wrapped in black robes, making their true appearances impossible to see! Yet they seemed unafraid of danger as they walked straight toward the temple doors!
There were ten of them in total. Upon reaching the temple doors, they immediately reached out to touch them, intending to push them open!
But the instant they touched the doors, screams erupted from the black-robed figures!
"Roar..."
"Ah..."
It was as if the ten of them had not touched temple doors, but molten lava!
Their screams continued as both