Chapter 318 Detention

Their steps were somewhat stiff, and every step they took was like a worn-out puppet barely performing the programmed movements, with their legs feeling as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Their figures moved slowly in the dim light. The other busy marines around them were concentrating on their tasks and did not notice anything unusual about their two companions.

Seeing this, Ling Tian was helpless. He frowned slightly, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes, and he sighed in his heart: "Alas, this guy's identity can only be imprisoned in the underground floor at most.

This is a really tricky problem. The underground floor must be far away from where Ace is. It seems that if we want to find Ace, we have to find a way to go deeper.

The defenses of this push city are so strong that every time I go deeper into a layer, I will surely encounter many difficulties. But no matter what, I must rescue Ace."

Soon, the two marines took Ling Tian to the prison cell area on the underground floor.

The cells here looked even darker and damper, like a corner permanently corroded by darkness and moisture.

The wall was covered with wet marks, and water drops were constantly seeping out from the mottled wall like dense beads of sweat. These water drops gathered together and then slowly dripped onto the ground, making a monotonous and dull sound.

The sound echoed in the silent cell area, as if it was the silent sigh of the soul imprisoned there, making the whole environment seem even more depressing and desperate.

The bars of the cell looked rusty and old, as if they had been scratched by the hands of countless desperate prisoners.

Every cell was filled with a putrid odor, a sickening mixture of dampness, sweat, and despair.

The air was filled with a smell of decay and despair, which was like a materialized dark fog, weighing heavily on every inch of space.

It was as if hope had never set foot here and was something that was completely abandoned.

With every breath, the breath would invade the lungs through the nasal cavity, making people feel as if they had swallowed a ball of cold and sticky darkness, and their body and mind were shrouded in a deep depression.

Two marines walked to a cell, their movements still seemed somewhat mechanical, their eyes staring blankly ahead. One of the marines fumbled for a heavy key from his waist, the key gleaming with a cold metallic luster under the dim light.

He inserted the key into the lock, and the lock core made a "clicking" sound accompanied by a slightly awkward turning sound, as if it was complaining of dissatisfaction because the cell had not been opened for a long time.

With a dull "creak" sound, the cell door slowly opened, and an even stronger stench of decay wafted out from the cell.

Before Ling Tian could react, the two marines pushed him into the cell without a word. Their arms were like ruthless pushing machines, pushing him hard without mercy. Ling Tian stumbled and rushed forward into the cell.

"Bang!" The cell door slammed shut. The sound was like thunder exploding in the silent cell area. It was also like the death knell of death, echoing for a long time in this depressing space, as if it was a declaration of despair.

The loud noise startled several mice living in the dark corners. They squeaked and fled into deeper darkness.

Ling Tian stood in the cell, his eyes gradually adjusting to the dim surroundings.

The cell was very small, only big enough for one person to stand or lie down. The walls were covered with moss and unknown stains, and there were several puddles of foul-smelling water in the corners, which looked like they hadn't dried up for a long time.

There was a small vent above his head, through which a faint light struggled to squeeze in, but it was unable to dispel the darkness in the cell at all.

Ling Tian frowned and began to think about his next plan. He knew that he could not be trapped here and had to find a way to break through the predicament and go deeper into the city to find Ace as soon as possible.

His eyes scanned back and forth in the cell, not missing any corner that might contain clues. His brain was also working at high speed, thinking about every detail he had encountered since entering Impel Down.

He knew that the underground level was just the beginning of the rescue journey, just like stepping into the edge of a swamp full of dangers. Although he was already in danger, the real challenge was still deeper.

He must find a way to break through to a deeper level as soon as possible, because Ace is still trapped somewhere beneath these layers of prison. Every moment of delay will increase the danger Ace faces.

His heart was filled with a sense of urgency, like a fire burning in his heart, driving him to keep looking for a way out.

His eyes scanned every corner of the cell. His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, not missing any tiny details.

His gaze slowly moved from the damp and moldy ceiling to the moss-covered walls, and then from the uneven ground to the rusty cell door.

He tried to find some potentially useful clues or weak points in these seemingly ordinary and lifeless places. Even a slightly loose stone or an inconspicuous hole in the wall could be the key to his breakthrough.

The cell was so small that it felt depressing, like a dark box that had been compressed to the extreme. There was almost nothing else except a worn-out wooden bed and a toilet that emitted a foul odor.

The wooden bed looked shaky, with several wooden boards spliced ​​together in a haphazard manner and covered with scratches and stains, as if silently telling the pain and struggle of the former prisoners.

The stench from the toilet permeated the entire small space. The pungent smell made people want to vomit. There was still some unknown dirt left on the edge of the toilet, as if it was a trace of sin that had grown in a forgotten dark corner.

Ling Tian frowned and walked slowly to the bed, taking every step with caution and consideration. He sat down gently, and the wooden bed made a creaking sound, as if protesting against his weight.

He held his chin with both hands, tapped his cheeks unconsciously with his fingers, and stared at the wall in front of him without blinking. In his mind, the layout of the city kept appearing, which was pieced together from the information he had collected through various channels.

He carefully analyzed the structure of each floor, possible passages, and the distribution of guards in his mind, trying to find a way to break through to the next floor.

He knew that time was running out, and he had to go deep into the city as quickly as possible to find Ace and rescue him before the navy discovered the abnormality.

Suddenly, he heard a deep laugh coming from the cell next door. The laugh seemed particularly strange in this depressing environment, like a sound coming from the depths of hell.

"Newcomer, you don't look like an ordinary pirate." A hoarse voice came from the cell next door.

Ling Tian was shocked. He didn't expect that someone next door was watching him.

But he quickly calmed down and replied nonchalantly: "Huh, why am I not like ordinary pirates? Aren't we all the same unlucky guys in Impel Down?"

“Hahaha, don’t try to lie to me. There’s something different in your eyes. I’ve been here for so long, I’ve seen all kinds of people.” The voice continued, as if trying to test Ling Tian.

Ling Tian frowned, he knew he couldn't show any flaws at this time. He deliberately said viciously: "Why do you care so much? If you keep talking nonsense, I will settle the score with you after I get out!"

"Wow, you're pretty fierce. But you can't get out. This is Impel Down, the most secure prison in the world. No one can escape from here. Just accept your fate." The voice said sarcastically.

However, Ling Tian ignored that person.