137: Chapter 136 Obtaining Coordinates, Second Basement Level"So what do we do now?We don't know where the others were filmed either," Liz said, resting her chin on her hand in distress.Elsa was in the same boat.They had originally planned to use Jarvis to control the satellites in the sky to find their companions, but after searching, they still couldn't find any clues about them.
Just as they were struggling with their problem, Lierst pushed open the door and entered: "If you want to find them, I have a way."
Lierst held up an ancient book and spoke.As soon as she finished speaking, hope shone in the eyes of the two people and the spirits on the boat, and they quickly gathered in front of Lierst.
After Lierst's detailed explanation, everyone learned that in the long history of the Kingdom of Eles, there existed a magic that could track others.However, the conditions for using this magic were extremely demanding; only those with the power of spatial elements could cast it.Fortunately, Lierst's mother happened to be a spatial mage.
So everyone immediately sprang into action, collecting all the items their companions had used from the ship and rushing to find Filya.
"Alright, alright, my dear daughter, don't rush, let me see these things," Filia said gently to Lis.She took the items and began to concentrate, using her spatial magic.After a moment, she frowned, seemingly encountering some difficulties.
"What's wrong, Mom?Is something wrong?" Alice asked anxiously.
Filya shook her head: "This spell requires more energy, and I may not be able to complete it alone.However, if we can find other space mages to assist us, we might have a chance of success."
Hearing this, Liz and Elsa exchanged a glance, simultaneously thinking of one person: Elsa's older sister, Alice, who was also a space mage."That's right!Alice is also a space mage, we can ask her for help!" Liz said excitedly.
"That's right, and she's also our friend, so she'll definitely be willing to help us." Elsa nodded in agreement.
Without delay, the three decided to immediately go to Alice's location to request her assistance.When Alice, Elsa, and Lierste met Alice, she was practicing spatial magic.Upon learning their purpose, Alice readily agreed, saying, "The hero who saves this country is in trouble; of course I won't stand idly by."
"That's great!With you joining us, we're sure we'll be able to find the other members!" Alice exclaimed excitedly.
So the two space mages joined forces and cast a spell together.Under the influence of powerful magic, a mysterious light emanated from their hands, forming a huge magic circle.As the magic circle operated, a blurry image gradually emerged.
"Those are… the figures of the other companions!" Alice exclaimed in surprise.
Through the magic circle, they saw the situation and coordinates of their companions who had been sent flying to different places.Although the image was somewhat blurry, it at least gave them hope and direction.
"Thank you, Alice!Thanks to your help, we finally have a lead!" Elsa said gratefully.
"Don't mention it, we're friends, we should help each other.I wish you a safe journey and that you find your companions soon," Alice said with a smile, offering her sincere blessings.Alice and Elsa smiled in response.After getting ready, the two boarded the Sunny and began their journey to the island where their companions were, according to the coordinates.At this time, Luffy, who was in Impel Down, was completely unaware of this.Beside him were a man and a woman with bruised and battered faces, looking utterly disheveled.This man and woman were none other than Buggy and Alvida!
Initially, the two, now free, were consumed by thoughts of revenge against Luffy.After all, if it weren't for Luffy, they wouldn't have fallen into the hands of the Marines and become prisoners.Unfortunately, times had changed, and Luffy's strength was now vastly different from what it used to be.Back then, Luffy could easily defeat them, let alone now.After being thoroughly humiliated by Luffy, the two, bound by the Obedience Talisman, had no choice but to obediently follow behind him as they headed towards the lower cells.
"Damn Straw Hat kid, I'll get my hands on you one day!" Buggy cursed inwardly as he glared at Luffy, carrying a huge axe on his back.
Alvida shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself: Doesn't this idiot realize the difference in strength between herself and Luffy?Recalling the scene just now, Luffy easily dealt with a large group of blue gorillas, and Alvida couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.Fortunately, Luffy had held back when he beat them up, otherwise the consequences would have been far more than just a bruised and swollen face.
We've finally arrived.This must be the entrance to the second basement level."Hey, Straw Hat, are you really sure about this?" Buggy said, looking annoyed."The lower the level, the more dangerous it gets!I don't want to die because of you!"
Because of the Obedience Talisman, if Luffy were to encounter any misfortune, they would also be doomed.However, Luffy only glanced at him, and then without hesitation, grabbed Buggy by the collar and jumped down from the cave entrance.
"Stop babbling!Just follow me!" Luffy yelled, followed by a series of blood-curdling screams.Alvida swallowed nervously, but still followed closely behind.
As expected, the second level was far more dangerous than the first.It was teeming with all sorts of bizarre and ferocious beasts and monsters.Luffy, having just arrived, was immediately attacked by a group of lion-like creatures the moment his feet touched the ground.The prisoners trapped in the cells looked at the three of them with pity; in their eyes…In the end, these three uninvited guests had undoubtedly become the lion-faced creature's meal.
Just as the prisoners were watching the spectacle, suddenly, countless sharp wind blades surged forth from the lion-mane pride!In an instant, the field was filled with howling winds and crisscrossing wind blades, as if a bloody storm was raging.However, surprisingly, Luffy, whom the prisoners had assumed was surely dead, stood unharmed in place.
Luffy looked down at the corpses scattered on the ground, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.These once vibrant lives were now nothing but cold shells.But he didn't linger; instead, he resolutely led Buggy and Alvida deeper into the prison.
At this moment, the prisoners, who had been in despair, saw Luffy unharmed, and their eyes blazed with a fierce will to survive.They cried out excitedly, "Hey, buddy, please save us!Let us out!We'll pledge our allegiance to you!"
The prisoners' voices rose and fell, filled with longing and pleading.They knew that if they couldn't leave this hellish place with Luffy, death awaited them.However, Luffy merely glanced at them indifferently, then continued forward without hesitation.In his eyes, these prisoners didn't even have the courage to resist monsters; taking them along would only be a burden.
Seeing that Luffy ignored them, the prisoners became enraged.They began shouting, "Hey, where are the guards?Someone's escaped!Come and catch them." They hoped to stop Luffy and his crew from leaving by yelling for the guards.Before they could even utter a word, they were instantly frozen by the ice power released by Luffy.In the blink of an eye, the once noisy second level transformed into a chilling, icy hell.However, despite being frozen, the prisoners' earlier commotion still caught the attention of Phinks, the leader of this level.
Upon seeing the enormous, ferocious bull-headed monster, Buggy and Alvida huddled together, trembling with fear.Luffy couldn't help but wonder if rescuing them was a mistake.Just as Phinks was about to attack, a dazzling eight-pointed beam of light suddenly appeared, piercing through Phinks' body with astonishing speed, cleaving him in two!
Looking at the blood-soaked corpses on the ground, and then at Luffy with his kind face smiling at them, Buggy and Alvida let out a horrified "Gah!" and fainted.