Caught by Rubick's Black Vortex in his physical form, Enel finally panicked. He opened his mouth to beg for mercy, but his pride as a god would not let him.
Rubick did not kill Enel outright. He knocked him unconscious instead, then hurried back to the middle level, knowing Enel would not wake anytime soon.
But the middle level was tense. Wyper was facing off against Mary, while Nami fretted over the enormous golden ball stuck to Luffy's hand.
Robin was nowhere to be seen. She was probably still down below, exploring the ruins of Shandora.
When Nami saw Rubick descend, she called out, "Hey, get this golden ball off him! We're going to make a fortune!"
How much would a golden ball two meters across sell for?
Wyper said, "Get out of my way. I'm going to kill Enel."
Rubick answered bluntly, "Enel is dead. If you go down now, you can see the ruins of your homeland, Shandora. If you come up with me, you can reclaim the Golden Bell. Which do you choose?"
Wyper thought for a long time before saying slowly, "The Golden Bell. I want to ring it and fulfill my ancestors' wish."
"Don't worry," Rubick said. "Once I become god, that ship will be mine, but the Golden Bell will go back to your people. You can ring it every day if you like."
Rubick turned to Mary. "Wait here for us. Everyone else, come with me."
Nami said, "Uncle, do I have to go? I won't be much help. Why don't we tell Zoro and Sanji to come instead?"
"You have to come," Rubick said. "Once you're up there, we can get that golden ball off Luffy's hand."
Nami's eyes immediately lit up, and she happily agreed. Luffy clamored to go too, but