"Tot Musica..."
Gordon murmured the name.
At some point in history, the sheet music that could summon Tot Musica was composed.
It was a terrifying creation that knew only destruction. No one even knew why it had come into being!
Ancient ballads recorded the epic battles between the heroes and the creature.
In the end, the heroes defeated Tot Musica.
The sheet music that could summon it was sealed beneath the Kingdom of Elegia, where it had remained to this day.
That was a little-known legend Gordon had once heard.
The tune was memorable, and Gordon still remembered the ballad. Its final verse described the place where Tot Musica was sealed.
{...}
{Deep underground, far from the light of day, a towering platform stands.}
{Remember to be careful. Never let your guard down.}
{Beyond the ancient stone gate, a demon stirs, looking down on all life...}
"?!"
Gordon's gaze trembled as he stared at the three people in the distance.
Shanks and Fujitora had clearly sensed something and grown more alert.
Lindsey, on the other hand, seemed to feel a sense of "surprise."
As if he'd been walking down the street and suddenly been stopped by a stranger!
Tap!
Lindsey slowly took a step toward the Stone Gate.
As the King of Elegia, Gordon was overcome by a terrible sense of foreboding.
"N-no... Something's wrong!"
Gordon's eyes widened as he cried out, "Tot Musica has affected Mr. Lindsey! It's trying to use this chance to break free of its seal!"
"..."
Gordon tried to stop him, but he couldn't run over in time. All he could do was shout to Shanks and Fujitora, "You two, hurry and help—"
Whoosh!
Before he could finish, Shanks and Fujitora were already in motion.
They darted forward, aiming in the opposite direction