The Treasure of Mount Levius

Chapter 3: The Treasure of Mount Levius

"Oh?"

"A treasure map?"

He took a roll of parchment from Bruno and spread it out on his desk.

Under the dim light.

A crudely drawn nautical chart appeared before his eyes.

Treasure maps for gold were very popular on the high seas, but this was Roy's first time seeing a map related to a Devil Fruit.

Wobbly lines represented the various sea routes.

The direction these thin lines ultimately pointed was a seemingly endless mountain peak and a slide-like ocean current.

This familiar scene made Roy pause slightly.

After all, in the entire Pirate World, the only place that could present a slide-like ocean current was Twin Gorge on Mount Levius; there was likely nowhere else.

"Could it be that the treasure mentioned here is hidden within Twin Gorge?"

Thinking of the towering mountain peak and the swift, sliding current that reached the clouds.

Roy picked up the parchment from the desk and couldn't help but wonder if this was a cruel joke.

After all, the dangers of Twin Gorge were common knowledge.

Reaching the Grand Line by following the currents of the Four Seas was already incredibly difficult.

And according to the clues recorded on this parchment, the so-called treasure was hidden within the Twin Gorge channel on the Grand Line side.

No wonder this treasure map looked so dirty.

Even if someone got this treasure map, they probably wouldn't believe the treasure actually existed, right?

Just as Roy was about to casually toss away the map related to the Devil Fruit, Bruno happened to say, "Lord Roy, according to the information we just extracted through interrogation, the reason the Giant Sword Pirates have been lingering in the first half of the Grand Line all these years is for this treasure map. Furthermore, according to the answers from several core members of the Giant Sword Pirates, this map was once a family heirloom of Bambina's. However, it was lost during some chaos. Bambina only recovered this treasure map about half a month ago."

The action of Roy, who was about to throw away the parchment in his hand, paused after hearing Bruno's words, then he retracted it.

He spread the parchment out on the table again.

This time, Roy picked up the oil lamp beside the desk and carefully examined the patterns on the treasure map once more.

"Something that could make a pirate with a bounty close to one hundred million roam the first half of the Grand Line for so long shouldn't be a cruel joke!"

His fingers rubbed the texture of the treasure map, looking at the stains that resembled bloodstains on it.

Jaya Island was not too far from Twin Gorge.

And the value of a Devil Fruit being worth several hundred million Belly was indeed enough to make someone make a special trip.

But the only thing Roy was unsure about now was whether this treasure map was real or fake.

Seeing Roy studying it closely, perhaps to please Roy, his superior who was powerful and had actively covered up Owl's mistake just moments ago, Bruno couldn't help but interject again.

"Lord Roy, based on my judgment, this treasure map is at least one or two hundred years old. It has survived to this day. Although it looks dirty, its structure is intact. I think it might be real."

Bruno's answer made Roy's eyes light up.

"How could I have forgotten that CP9's daily training includes archaeology?"

Hearing Bruno's answer and confirming that the treasure map was indeed an antique, Roy immediately decided to go to Twin Gorge on Mount Levius with Bruno.

After all, the stolen supplies had already been recovered.

According to the plan he and Spandam had made earlier, as long as the goods were delivered back to Enies Lobby, Spandam could handle the rest there.

If this treasure map was real, Roy could make a huge profit, and he might even get a powerful Devil Fruit for himself.

And if the treasure map was fake, this trip would just be a sightseeing tour.

Anyway, with Bruno, an ability user of the Door-Door Fruit, it shouldn't be too much of a problem to make a trip into Twin Gorge.

Roy was a man of action.

The matter of splitting into two groups was quickly conveyed downwards.

The sky was just beginning to lighten.

After the agents had killed another wave of pirates who were preparing to take advantage of the situation in Demon Valley Town...

As two blood-stained ships returned to Enies Lobby.

At this moment, Roy and Bruno, along with their crew, had boarded a ship preparing to sail for Mount Levius.

They lay on the deck, soaking up the sun.

Roy and Bruno were genuinely treating this voyage as a vacation.

"My lord, here is the orange juice you requested, 100% freshly squeezed. As per your instructions, absolutely no water added."

The once arrogant pirate captain was now a humble server.

With cucumber slices on his face, Roy extended his left hand, and the juice was naturally delivered into it.

Don't ask how Roy and the others managed this.

If you really must ask, it's because Roy showed these pirates his loving care.

"Edwards, how much further are we from Whiskey Peak?"

Taking a sip of the juice, the fresh, sweet taste greatly satisfied Roy.

"My lord, according to the sea chart and confirming with Little Garden, which we just passed, we estimate we'll reach Whiskey Peak tonight."

The burly man with a two-meter-tall rooster comb hairstyle was now incredibly subservient.

He waved his hand.

Signaling the subservient, burly pirate beside him to retreat.

"Hey, Bruno, have you been slacking off on your ability development lately? I'm counting entirely on your powers for this treasure hunt!"

Downing more than half the juice in one gulp, Roy asked Bruno, who was resting beside him.

Although Roy had been giving Bruno special training every night for the past week, the closer they got to Mount Levius, the more uneasy Roy felt.

After all, it was a place where the currents of the Four Seas converged, currents so powerful they could shatter a ship in an instant.

Even though Roy was confident in his own physical strength, he couldn't help but worry when facing the forces of nature.

"My lord, please don't worry! While my strength may not match Lucci's, I can still open a few doors from a distance."

Bruno understood his superior's concern.

He felt the same way; facing Mount Levius, he was starting to feel a bit scared.

Night quickly swallowed the day.

As the last trace of sunset was consumed by darkness.

Roy and his crew had arrived at Whiskey Peak, the island closest to Mount Levius.

However, they did not stop here to rest and recuperate.

As the Turkey Pirates' ship bypassed Whiskey Peak and sped towards Mount Levius.

With the ship's rapid progress, a shadow, seemingly blocking out the sky, suddenly entered Roy's vision.