## One Piece Chapter 202, pages 5-7: The Royal Crypt - Chapter: 202 - Pages: 5-7 - Characters: Nico Robin, Crocodile, unidentified silhouette ### Summary Page 5: A wide view shows the grand, ancient entrance to a temple. A text box reads: "West of the Palace: Royal Crypt". Inside, Nico Robin and Crocodile descend a long, dark stone staircase. Robin says, "The criminal world is far bigger than you might think. Even if you are the king of one alliance state in the World Government, Most aren't even aware of its existence." She glances back at him. "You're not the only one aware of such secrets." Crocodile follows her down the hidden staircase. Robin continues, "The poneglyph is housed deep down in an underground chamber." She looks over her shoulder with a knowing smile. "And why he cannot kill me... Yes... That is why Crocodile partnered up with me," Crocodile glares at her, asking pointedly, "Can you... Read the poneglyphs?" Page 6: Robin continues walking down the stairs, her back to Crocodile. "I'm sure you hadn't the faintest idea that there were still people on this world who could decipher those runes. You're not at fault, however." Crocodile looks serious and uncertain. "I do not know..." Robin asks, "Am I wrong?" She smiles confidently. "The poneglyph in this country most likely holds the location to Pluton," She then looks back sharply, her expression turning serious. "Don't make me laugh! Protect...?" She continues, "That is all it means to us. It has been the duty of the royal family of Alabasta for generations to protect this thing." Crocodile looks shocked, sweat forming on his face as he processes her words. Page 7: Robin and Crocodile reach the bottom of the stairs and enter a massive, cavernous underground chamber. The room is supported by enormous pillars covered in hieroglyphs, and large statues of creatures sit on either side of a grand doorway. Robin looks around, impressed. "What a grand tomb this is....It's further back inside behind the doors." She smiles, saying, "Ah, yes..." As they look towards the doorway, a bright light illuminates a silhouette standing in the entrance, waiting for them.