This made Vladimir feel rather bored. He was merely conducting an experiment and wouldn't do anything to him.
As a collaborator, Doflamingo was quite useful.
Even though he failed this time and let Jack the Drought be rescued, Vladimir didn't lash out in punishment. He merely exerted a slight deterrent, and the result was that Doflamingo fled in terror.
"Never mind, let him go. Compared to this, there are still a few matters to attend to in my hands."
With that thought, Vladimir strode out of the room.
He had quite a few things to handle.
First, preparing for the World's Number One Auction. The primary issue was the venue. Since it was called the World's Number One, the auction venue must have sufficient grandeur. Building one temporarily would be too late, so he'd have to find a good place to "borrow."
Second, the matter of Shiki. This guy survived being burned by Amaterasu flames without dying, possessing astonishing vitality. He was currently imprisoned.
Third, the matter of BIG·MOM. With the Fearful Great Demon King transformation now available, he could likely infiltrate the Dream Realm. It was time to drag out the cowering BIG·MOM Pirates.
Fourth, he needed to teach the Kaido Pirates a lesson. Since they rescued someone like this, although it was Doflamingo's lapse, it was still someone Phantom had captured. It wouldn't make sense not to make some sort of statement.
As he walked, Vladimir quickly made his decision.
Immediately, he began to chant softly in his mouth: "Black and white net, twenty-two bridges, sixty-six crown bands. Footprints, distant thunder, sharp peaks, returning earth, lurking night, sea of clouds, azure queue, paint the great circle and rush to the sky… Kidō #77: Tenteikūra!"
While chanting, Vladimir extended his hand and pressed it into the air.
Instantly, Reiatsu spread like a net, engulfing the entire island. It was like spiritual tendrils, easily capturing the dynamics of all life on the island.
Nico Robin stood before a group of pirates. Phantom controlled the entire island. Without Shiki's Float-Float ability, the Flying Pirates couldn't escape the sky island, nor did they dare to.
At this moment, the eight pirate crews that had previously been under the Flying Pirates looked at Robin with wry smiles.
"Lady Robin, we have already separated from the Flying Pirates. Can you let us leave?"
"That's right, that's right. How dare we oppose Phantom?"
"It was all that fool Shiki's idea!"
Several captains pleaded repeatedly. They thought they had latched onto a legendary powerhouse, but only two months later, Shiki was finished.
Hearing their words, Robin frowned slightly, feeling displeased.
However, this wasn't something she could decide. She was merely a "helper" for Phantom.
Regrettably, the other Dominator-level executives, executives, and even Shadow Fiend were too lazy to bother with such matters, treating her like a housekeeper.
"Sigh…" Robin sighed, opening her mouth to say something.
Suddenly, a voice seemed to echo from the void in the sky above.
"Robin, bring Shiki to the Captain's room."
This voice sounded out of nowhere. Not only Robin but even the eight pirate captains could hear it.
Everyone was startled and then released their senses, but they couldn't detect any anomalies.
"Who are you?" Robin asked in surprise and caution.
"I am Aizen, the Vice-Captain. I am communicating with you remotely now."
"Vice-Captain!?"
The eight captains' expressions changed drastically. They had witnessed the power of the Dominator-level executives during this time, especially that Sea Dragon, which was still holding up the island beneath their feet.
If not for Sea Dragon's constant guard, they would have wanted to escape long ago.
However, compared to that, the ability to communicate remotely directly shocked them even more.
"Yes!" Robin took a deep breath and quickly nodded.
At the same time, Vladimir had returned to the Captain's room.
He first put away the remaining 5 fruits and then waited quietly.
Before long, the sound of footsteps could be heard.
Without waiting for the other party to speak, Vladimir directly said, "Come in."
"Yes."
Robin was surprised again, but she didn't pay it much mind. The executives were already incredibly powerful; it was natural for the Vice-Captain to detect her arrival.
Immediately, she pushed open the door and stepped inside.
Upon entering, she saw a man with his back to her. The man was tall and imposing, wearing a white haori with the number "Five" on it, its meaning unclear.
"Vice-Captain Aizen…"
Vladimir slowly turned, glanced at Robin, and then looked at Shiki behind her.
Shiki was still in a miserable state, his hair completely burned off, his skin charred black.
"Stop pretending. You regained consciousness long ago," Vladimir said calmly. "Such stubborn vitality, mismatched with your strength, is truly a waste."
Hearing this, Shiki's eyelids twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes.
"Vice-Captain?" he said heavily. "What do you intend to do with me? Are you going to kill me?"
"No, you're still somewhat useful. As a gatekeeper, you're quite suitable."
Vladimir smiled faintly. "Lich King, Archangel."
As his voice fell, two pure spiritual energies projected from Vladimir's chest. In the next moment, these two spiritual energies condensed into two figures.
"Divine Healing."
Upon appearing, Archangel waved his hand, unleashing a power of holy light.
This holy light was not for attack or annihilation but for healing.
He had been able to save Charlotte Cracker even when his heart was pierced. Shiki's current condition was much better than Cracker's.
A beam of holy radiance descended, instantly enveloping Shiki. Immediately, his skin began to regenerate at a visible rate.
"What!" Shiki looked shocked. Such severe burns had healed completely in just over ten seconds.
Robin, standing nearby, was also stunned. Such healing ability was simply unimaginable.
However, before the two could recover, Lich King suddenly stepped forward and placed a palm on Shiki's forehead.
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