After Rubick fell into the sea, he lost consciousness. By the time he woke the next day, Luffy and the others had already left.
Rubick saw the familiar Zatoichi and finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had dared to drag Doflamingo into the sea with him because he was certain Zoro and the others would come to his rescue.
"Thank goodness, Your Majesty Rubick. You're awake."
Rubick asked, "How long was I unconscious?"
"Just one night. Your companions have all left Dressrosa safely."
Rubick's clothes had already been changed, but he paid that no mind. "What about Doflamingo?"
Fujitora said, "He's in custody. Once Inspector Sengoku arrives at noon, Doflamingo will be taken to Impel Down."
"What a shame. I was one move short of killing him."
"I gave you the chance."
Fujitora changed the subject. "There's something more important now: King Riku's family. I believe you moved them somewhere safe. With Doflamingo defeated, this country needs its order restored."
Rubick waved a hand, and a Portal opened. Viola exclaimed in delight, "It's a Portal!"
Rubick called through it, "Come on over! Doflamingo's been defeated. The royal family needs to step forward and restore order."
Viola led Rebecca through, but King Riku looked troubled. "I failed my people. I wasn't a worthy king."
Rubick had no patience for that sort of talk. "If you won't step forward, are you going to make Viola do it? Are you a man or not?"
"I..."
King Riku flushed. Rubick showed his future father-in-law no mercy. "Go calm the people down first. After what I revealed, they should feel guilty about how they treated you."
Fujitora said, "That's right. The people of Dressrosa have learned of Doflamingo's plot. They're calling for King Riku to take the throne again."
Rubick said, "First calm the