The Replica Magic Starting from Black Four

Chapter 296 Robin's Escape! The Studio, the Kingdom's Army, and the Rebel Army Arrive!
Kingdom of Alabasta.

Rapeseed flowers at the port.

Ships of varying sizes were docked at the harbor. The scorching air made the people on the harbor hurry by, and most of them had white and gray headscarves wrapped around their heads.

This is not the largest port in the Kingdom of Alabasta, but as one of the superpowers in the first half of the Grand Line, any port there is a bustling hub for merchants.

And this moment.

The entire port was filled with silence and melancholy.

Most of the laborers silently unloaded or loaded cargo onto the merchant ships, and everyone seemed to be trying to keep quiet.

The entire kingdom, except for the capital Arubana, has not received rain for three years. The Santo River is nearly dry, and Eluma, known as the "city of oasis," has been reduced to ruins and become part of the desert.

Even the most bustling ports cannot escape this atmosphere of despair.

"Go away!"

A rude voice broke the somber atmosphere.

Pfft!

The horse-drawn cart carrying goods was kicked over and overturned to the ground. The workers carrying the goods were thrown to the ground by the overturned cart and let out a cry of pain.

The sudden turn of events immediately drew the attention of many people at the port. However, everyone only glanced at it before lowering their heads and silently continuing with their own business.

The five men who kicked over the carriage were armed and had fierce-looking faces.

The horse-drawn carriage carrying goods blocked the way for the five people as it was traveling.

"Damn it, they really have no eyes."

One of the obese men spat and spoke with a displeased expression.

"Don't make a fuss, we still need to find someone."

"Tch, you're not really planning to look for them, are you? Those kinds of people are simply beyond our capabilities."

"Hehe, who said we have to do it ourselves? As long as we find her location and report to the studio, we'll at least have a position of execution and command."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the five people present all turned slightly red.

"you."

The obese man suddenly stepped forward, grabbed the delivery worker who had been thrown to the ground by one hand, and pulled a portrait from his pocket, glaring at him as he said:
Have you seen this person before?

The hauler was pale and trembling with fear. He glanced at the woman in the portrait and hurriedly shook his head.

at this time.

Less than 100 meters away from these people, behind a pile of goods.

A figure, clad entirely in a dusty, plain robe, with only half his face visible, stood close behind the cargo, cautiously scanning the port.

"cough."

Robin coughed lightly, his wheat-colored face turning pale, and a few streaks of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth.

She was injured.

She is currently being hunted by both Baroque Works and the Navy.

Think of this.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Robin's eyes.

This whole thing started a week ago when Mr. 3 and the others were defeated by the Demon Eye Pirates, and that's when I received that phone call.

After learning that the captain of the Demon Eye Pirates, Mogi, knew her identity, Robin became cautious. She knew her identity better than anyone else and the consequences if it were revealed.

Even if Crocodile needs her to translate the Poneglyphs, Robin believes that if her identity is revealed and attracts the attention of the Navy, Crocodile will abandon her immediately.

and so.

Just in case, Robin has secretly made arrangements to evacuate the Kingdom of Alabasta at any time.

Whether it's the Baroque Works, which plans to steal a country and then search for ancient weapons, or the somewhat mysterious Magic Eye Pirates, both sides are extremely dangerous in Robin's eyes.

The backup plan for their secret retreat was very well hidden, but Robin still underestimated Crocodile's control over Baroque Works.

Crocodile noticed her little trick!

If only.

Robin was confident she could put Crocodile's doubts aside for the time being, but just then, a marine force suddenly entered the Kingdom of Alabasta.

Both Robin and Crocodile were caught off guard by this situation.

Robin had no choice but to evacuate the Kingdom of Alabasta as soon as possible. During this process, an unexpected incident occurred, and her identity was exposed.

The Navy naturally contacted Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, to assist in capturing her.

Call ~
Robin exhaled a breath of stale air, his blue-black pupils casually sweeping over the five Baroque Works members.

These five people were just minor characters and not worth paying attention to at all. What she was really concerned about and wary of was a muscular man in another direction, hidden in the crowd, wearing a monk's robe and sporting a scar on the left side of his cheek.

Baroque Works' Senior Agent—Mr. 1!

As the former vice president of the studio, Robin was naturally aware of the other party's capabilities.

Mr. 1's real name is Daz Bones. He is a famous assassin in the West Blue and a user of the Devil Fruit "Quick Cut Fruit," which allows him to turn his entire body into blades.

"It's still a step too late."

Robin's pupils contracted slightly. They had already arrived at the port and could have left as soon as they boarded the ship, but now it was clear that the opportunity was gone.

She knew what Mr. 1's appearance meant.

Crocodile outwardly cooperates with the Navy to search for her, but secretly sends Mr. 1, clearly intending to kill her without leaving any survivors.

and many more!

As Robin cautiously surveyed his surroundings, he suddenly noticed something and his gaze froze.

What's up with Jaka, the lieutenant of the Kingdom of Alabasta, here?

It was only then that Robin noticed a group of people near Jaka dressed in ordinary clothes, looking much like the ordinary port workers.

These people are clearly soldiers of the kingdom!
Robin frowned slightly, wondering why these people were here.

But the next moment!
What surprised Robin even more was that in another location directly opposite these kingdom soldiers, she saw someone who shouldn't have been there.

The leader of the villainous army, Koza!

As a key figure in the Baroque Works' clandestine plot to seize power, Robin would never admit to being wrong.

nowadays!
At this critical moment when the entire Kingdom's army and the rebels were locked in a tense standoff, the appearance of the rebel leader, Kosa, clearly indicated that something had happened that she was unaware of.

"Did neither side discover the other's presence?"

Robin observed both sides and was somewhat surprised.

It seems that neither the rebels nor the kingdom's army are targeting the other, but rather what both sides are concerned about...

"I see."

A glint of light flashed in Robin's dark blue eyes.

She has realized that the Kingdom's army, the rebels, and even the navy that suddenly appeared in the Kingdom of Alabasta recently are all after Princess Vivi!
A bitter smile appeared on Robin's somewhat pale face.

I originally thought the navy's appearance was because of her, but now it's too late to regret it.

"Since both the Kingdom's army and the rebels have appeared here, the Demon Eye Pirates should be close to the Kingdom of Alabasta."

"Perhaps we can take advantage of the chaos later."

Robin's eyes lit up slightly.

"Pirates!!" "It's a pirate ship!"

"The pirates are coming!"

suddenly!

A commotion could be heard coming from the port.

On the distant sea, a pirate ship bearing the Demon Eye symbol sailed brazenly toward the port.

Alabasta, as a superpower, already possesses a very large military force, especially Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who resides there.

Most pirate crews will proactively lower their flags near the port or dock their pirate ships in secluded locations not far from the port.

Of course, there were also some arrogant pirate crews, but the final outcome was self-evident.

Although the crowd at the port was somewhat noisy, there was not much panic, after all, countless pirate crews flocked here every year.

There are also quite a few ships like the Demon Eye Pirate Ship that brazenly head directly to the port.

As the commotion arose.

The spirits of the hidden Kingdom army and rebels were lifted.

Kingdom Army's adjutant, Jaka, and the rebel leader, Kosa, issued the orders to prepare almost simultaneously.

"Once the pirate ship docks, make sure everyone is safe," Jaka solemnly instructed the soldiers he had brought.

"Yes, my lord!"

"Yes, my lord!"

"…………!"

A series of deep voices rang out.

The news of Princess Weiwei being kidnapped by pirates was not spread. After all, it was a matter concerning the royal family and the princess's reputation, and the fewer people who knew about it, the better.

Furthermore, in order to lower the guard of the pirate crew, Jaka did not arrange for the people at the port to be driven away.

however.

Just as the Demon Eye Pirates were getting closer and closer to the port, the atmosphere gradually became tense.

Beep--!
A sharp whistle came from outside the harbor.

A navy force of about a hundred men, armed with guns, rushed in from outside the harbor.

"Everyone, get out of here! Our Navy is going to capture the Demon Eye Pirates!"

A middle-aged man, about two meters tall and wearing a white cloak of justice, walked at the front of the naval formation and shouted in a rough voice.

His imposing physique made him move with a sense of awe, and coupled with his cold expression, he exuded an invisible pressure.

The entire port fell silent for a moment, and then all the port workers rushed out of the port.

No one wants to be caught in the crossfire between the navy and pirates.

Seeing this scene,
"Naval Headquarters Captain Adette!"

Jaka, who had already made a solid plan, suddenly looked extremely grim. He had clearly told the Navy not to interfere in this matter.

boom!
Jaka leaped out from the hidden corner and intercepted the navy officer.

"Adet, we've already told you that the Navy is not allowed to interfere in this matter!" Jaka said sternly, his tone unfriendly.

Adett glanced indifferently at Jaka, who was wearing a blue-gray martial arts uniform, and said calmly, "Capturing pirates is the Navy's duty. Don't worry, I will rescue your princess as well."

Upon hearing this!

A dark look appeared on Jakarta's face.

Those are lawless pirates, and the Navy's posture clearly indicates that they are about to engage in direct combat with them. Under these circumstances, Princess Vivi's safety cannot be guaranteed at all.

Not far away.

The leader of the villainous army, Kosa, looked somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected the navy to appear here, and even less that the Kingdom's army was hiding not far from them.

“Brother Kou Sha, that’s the deputy commander of the guard, Jaka. He actually came in person.”

"And the navy is here too. What do we do next?"

A young man standing next to Kou Sha spoke cautiously.

Kou Sha glanced at the Kingdom's army and navy, and felt a slight sense of relief. He and Vivi were childhood playmates.

Upon hearing the news of Vivi's kidnapping by pirates, Kosa was naturally anxious, so he brought a group of people here. Now that the Kingdom's army and navy had arrived, dealing with the pirates shouldn't be a problem.

"Take advantage of the chaos and evacuate with everyone."

Kou Sha immediately made the arrangements.

"Brother Kou Sha, what about you?" The young man asked nervously upon hearing this.

"Don't worry, it's easier for me to move around on my own."

Kou Sha patted the young man on the shoulder, indicating that...

Seeing this, the young man had no choice but to lead the other rebels and join the panicked crowd in a quick retreat.

at the same time
Robin tugged at his dusty cloak, glanced at the naval captain Adt and his escort adjutant Jaka who were facing off, quickly looked away, and merged into the crowd, heading out of the port with the flow of people.

And this moment.

Adet, who was facing Anjaka and already showing signs of impatience, was about to speak when his ears suddenly twitched as he looked at the slender figure in a white-gray robe walking with the crowd.

"I never expected you to hide here, what a pleasant surprise!"

A glint flashed in Adet's eyes, and with a push of his foot, he vanished from his spot in an instant.

shave!
next moment.

Adette had already appeared beside Robin.

Hearing the sound of wind beside his ear, Robin's expression changed, and he quickly turned to the side to dodge.

But Adett was faster; he ripped off Robin's headscarf with one hand, immediately revealing her wheat-colored face.

"It really is you, Nico Robin!"

When Adett saw Robin's appearance clearly, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He had been searching for a long time without any leads, and he thought Nico Robin had already escaped from the Alabasta Kingdom. Could it be that she had actually escaped here?

"You almost escaped." Adett thought to himself that this was a port, and if he hadn't been planning to capture the Demon Eye Pirates, Nico Robin probably would have really managed to slip away.

Finished!

Robin stared at Adett across from him, his face pale and tense.

She hadn't forgotten Mr. 1, who was hiding in the shadows. He had probably already discovered her, and she had no chance of escaping from Adet and Mr. 1.

Wow~

Wow~

The flowing seawater crashed against both sides of the boat.

On the Demon Eye pirate ship.

Standing at the bow of the ship, Miki looked at the somewhat chaotic harbor in the distance, a smile playing on his lips.

"Your country's ports are quite lively," Miki said with a light laugh to Vivi beside her.

(End of this chapter)