#1468 - Chapter 1478: The Battle of Marineford (Part 90)

It turned out that the mysterious man confronting Richelle was none other than Magellan, who had been relentlessly pursuing Luffy all the way from the formidable Impel Down.

Magellan had been hot on Luffy's heels, chasing him relentlessly.

However, fate is unpredictable. A sudden, powerful tsunami, like a raging dragon, swept across their path, forcibly separating him and Luffy.

When the terrifying tsunami finally subsided, Magellan was astonished to find that he, along with the Impel Down warships under his command, had unexpectedly encountered the Rockefeller Kingdom's fleet.

Magellan stared intently at the woman before him, adorned with dazzling gold ornaments from head to toe, resembling a magnificent goddess statue—Richelle.

Neither side was willing to yield, resulting in a tense standoff.

"Golden Empress Richelle!"

Upon hearing this title, Magellan's usually calm expression instantly turned serious.

He fixed his gaze on the noble woman radiating golden light.

Richelle also stared at Magellan, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt and wariness.

She asked, "Who are you?"

Her voice was crisp and clear, as melodious as a nightingale's song, yet contained an authority that demanded respect.

Richelle observed Magellan and his subordinates.

They were wearing uniform black attire with unique insignia, which indeed resembled the style of the World Government.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Richelle's mind.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully examining Magellan and his companions' attire once more, and then muttered to herself uncertainly, "Could it be... you're from Impel Down?"

After all, it was hard to imagine anyone other than the Impel Down personnel wearing such distinctive uniforms.

Hearing this, Magellan slowly nodded and said in a deep voice, "That's right, I am the Warden of Impel Down—Magellan!"

Having said that, he remained highly vigilant, his eyes constantly scanning Richelle and the people behind her.

Especially when he saw the giant who was nearly ten meters tall, he felt a tightening in his chest.

Because just from that person, Magellan could faintly sense a powerful aura, a force that could pose a threat to him.

This made Magellan realize that there were at least two individuals with strength comparable to his own on the opposing ship.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but clench his fists secretly, preparing to respond to any possible emergencies.

On the other side, Richelle frowned slightly upon hearing the title "Warden of Impel Down," clearly unfamiliar with the name.

She pondered for a moment, seemingly trying to recall if she had ever heard any information about this person, but ultimately came up empty.

"Get out of the way, all of you! We are going to the Navy Headquarters. If you delay our important business, I'll take your life!"

Richelle shouted coquettishly, although she still had some doubts in her heart, her arrogant nature made her speak without reservation.

Magellan, standing in front, frowned upon hearing these words.

He stared at the imposing group before him and asked in a deep voice, "What is the purpose of your hasty journey to the Navy Headquarters? As far as I know, the Rockefeller Kingdom does not seem to be involved in this incident."

Having said that, his gaze was fixed on Richelle, trying to glean some useful information from her expression and reaction.

However, facing Magellan's question, Richelle merely glanced at him contemptuously and responded in an extremely disdainful tone, "Hmph, when did it become your place, a mere warden, to interfere with the affairs of the Rockefeller Kingdom? Do you think you are qualified to question the affairs of the Rockefeller Kingdom?"

After speaking, she deliberately raised her chin as if to demonstrate to Magellan.

Being looked down upon by Richelle like this, Magellan's heart sank.

He thought to himself, "It seems that these people are more likely to be enemies than friends."

At the thought of this, he knew the seriousness of the matter. If the people of the Rockefeller Kingdom were allowed to break into the Navy Headquarters, it would inevitably trigger a series of unpredictable consequences.

Especially considering the Rockefeller Kingdom's powerful strength and its position in the world pattern, their intervention was likely to upset the current balance on the battlefield.

"No, we must not engage in a direct conflict with them here. We must inform Fleet Admiral Sengoku as soon as possible and let him decide on a response."

Magellan secretly made up his mind. Immediately afterward, he decisively issued an order: "Attention everyone, immediately notify the Navy Headquarters and tell them that the people of the Rockefeller Kingdom are heading this way, the situation is urgent! Also, increase speed, full speed ahead, we must reach the Navy Headquarters before them!"

With Magellan's order, the Impel Down ships that had been staying in place quickly began to turn and sped towards the Navy Headquarters at the fastest speed.

Richelle watched those fleeing figures, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a contemptuous smile.

She laughed mockingly, "Hmph, the so-called Warden of Impel Down is nothing more than this, he only has this much courage."

Her words were full of disdain for the other party.

Daisy, standing to the side, gently tugged at Richelle's clothes, anxiously saying, "Okay, sister, second brother is probably already at the destination, but we are still wandering halfway. In my opinion, something unexpected must have happened to second brother, otherwise, with his speed, he should have returned to meet us by now. Time is of the essence, we must speed up and go to support him!"

Originally, Richelle and her group were supposed to go together.

However, at the crucial moment, Charlotte suddenly made a phone call, disrupting their original deployment.

After a brief communication, Charlotte instructed Tesla to bring Law back alone and informed everyone that he had reached an agreement with the World Government.

The World Government agreed to release Law, but on one condition: not to interfere in the fierce battle between the Navy and the Whitebeard Pirates.

After receiving the order, Tesla immediately set off without hesitation.

Richelle and the others followed leisurely from behind.

However, unexpectedly, before Tesla was about to set off, Rayleigh took the initiative to propose to accompany Tesla.

Faced with Rayleigh's request, Tesla did not refuse.

In this way, Tesla and Rayleigh resolutely left the main force and acted alone.