Chapter 211

At the same time, very close to Marijoa, in the Red Line, in the deepest bowels of the earth.

Only a few knew about Vegapanka's personality, and even less about his main laboratory. There were no people in the world who understood its true intentions and goals. But those who were familiar with Dr. Vegapunk heard about his dream - to explore all the secrets of the world. Of course, among these secrets simply could not be the oldest of the secrets ... But Vegapunk already vaguely knew this secret, so he continued to search for even more hidden secrets.

Deep underground in the center of the Red Line, there was a huge research complex. Shiny steel walls covered the entire area of ​​the laboratory. In the center of the huge hall there was something unimaginable - it was a huge red sphere. It was difficult to determine the material of which this something consisted. It glowed, and this glow seemed to pulsate. The ball revolved around its axis incredibly slowly, but it still moved as if it were alive. He was the main reason why the World Government established their Holy Land here, or more precisely, why Tenrjubito and the hidden ruler of the world, Im, existed here. Few people knew, but part of Marijoa is just part of one whole land. It was in the second part that the hidden secret of this world was kept. But, this part of the story is not important yet. But, this area was one of its most important parts ...

Huge, not less than a thousand meters in diameter. This ball seemed to emit a subtle sound and thrill the scientists around it. It should be noted that the sphere was surrounded by something subtle, not glass, but some kind of barrier. He was the main target of the researchers, the main problem with which it was necessary to understand. The ball was not the only oddity. Three pillars surrounded him, and the other two seemed to have been torn out of the ground by someone. Therefore, the construction turned out to be incomplete and it became absolutely impossible to gain access to the sphere ... but none of these people could have imagined that far behind these stone walls there was a huge altar of bones, it was hardly smaller than that huge sphere. In the center of this altar lay a huge horned skull. Surprisingly, he was not white like all the other bones, he was bleeding from his eyes! The more the Tenryubitos were drowning in vice and anger, the more the skull bled, the more it gathered strength. One day, he will play his role, like all "Heavenly Dragons" ... In the depths of this darkness, a pair of bloody eyes lurked, which seemed to be able to pass through the stone walls and stare at the bloody ball. He had been waiting for a very long time ...

On this day, not far from the creepy sphere, there was a short girl. A beautiful brunette, quite short, her face was incredibly beautiful, especially her brown eyes, sparkling with wisdom like stars. Unlike more than a hundred people around, she did not wear a white robe, and was not even dressed like a scientist. Thin-rimmed glasses and a loose red dress, high black boots and gloves of the same color. With a slight grin, she examined the barely moving red ball. But, the people around did not dare to disturb her. It is not surprising, sometimes this girl could stand for hours and study something, pondering every detail. But, this was not the main reason, the point was that it was this fragile beauty that was the main one here - the legendary Doctor Vegapunk! Few in the world could have imagined that this name was not borne by an ancient cunning old man, but a sweet little girl with a kind smiling face.

For several hours in a row she had been thinking, but just at that moment an eccentric gray-haired old man ran up to her and spoke:

- M-Miss Vega, d-doctor, I have a message here!

The girl looked away from the sphere and answered with a sigh:

- Their expectations were not met and the Sea Devil was stronger?

- Uh, well ... - the old man hesitated and nodded: - Looks like that! They demand your support in repelling the attack of Monkey D. Dragon and ... - when the old man mentioned this name, the girl flashed a strange glimpse in her eyes and she turned sharply:

- Improved Pacifista are ready for a long time, send them and do not forget the main sample. I still need to study Heart.

Starkey nodded hastily and turned his gaze to the sphere himself. He swallowed and asked:

- What have you learned?

- Not much ... To begin with, this is the greatest secret of the Government, I am surprised that I and the team were allowed here.

The old man looked around and, with a barely perceptible grin, quietly replied:

- They are not our team, I am afraid with their methods, they will not leave with Marijoa alive.

- Well, of course, - the girl sighed and shook her head: - This should not worry us. We were finally allowed to look at the origins of all things. If you and I are in captivity, it does not interfere with our work. The origin of this world is in our hands, it remains only to understand everything.

The old man nodded thoughtfully and adjusted his glasses.

- I took measurements at the barrier area and ... In general, I believe that this is something - still alive.

- I can see it without you, - the girl chuckled: - It is not only alive, but the reason why we were locked here is in its opening. Someone really wants us to be able to remove this barrier, but they just told us - study. It's too suspicious. Two parts are missing, and the material of the altar is painfully similar to the material of poneglyphs.

The old man narrowed his eyes and whispered:

- What do you want to say?

- Yes, it doesn't matter ... Better deal with the problem with ... with him, - with a bitter grin, the girl turned around and slowly walked in an unknown direction.

The old man watching her lonely back only sighed softly and thought:

“Dragon ... Maybe you can do something. I think Vega has already guessed that this thing feeds something very strong, I'm afraid to imagine what we will find out further ”- with a bitter grin, the old man turned around and left.

The figures were moving. In a dark room on a distant island in the new World, Dragon slowly rearranged the chess pieces and pondered. Almost everything was ready for an important event of this era, it remains to wait for the actions of the Sea Devil. In truth, this young pirate has done incredible things. Having achieved such power and influence, he simply divided the forces of the enemy, and also destroyed several strong figures. Dragon knew firsthand how terrible Jack is, his death is a very big deal. If it were his will, Dragon himself would have gone to James and discussed everything. But, now it was necessary to wait, the day had not yet come ...

Thinking for a moment, Dragon touched the red mark on his face and smiled.

- So many years have passed ... On that day on Karakuri, our lives completely changed. How it all turned around, ha ... If everything works out, we will finally meet. Roger has told me enough that if we are invincible, this blow will permanently weaken the enemy. Then, we will believe that the boy will cope. Our business will never die! As long as my will is alive, the world will fight for freedom!

The walls shook with a bang, and then the man laughed menacingly. He was in a better mood. Now is the moment for a good battle! No matter who, he was ready, and the revolution was going straight to the doors of the worst enemy!