"That was too close..." Ace breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the chaos displayed in the holographic projection. "They've been held back for now."
But their relief was soon replaced by fresh concern. The instruments in the cockpit began showing abnormal readings, and flashing red lights indicated that they had strayed from their planned course.
"This isn't good," Silva said, his expression growing grave. "This passage does lead to Moonlight Island, but not to the landing site I expected. We'll arrive in an unknown part of the island, possibly facing a test from its defense system head-on."
"At least it's better than falling into the Navy's hands." Lin Ye tightened his grip on the Dawn Blade, feeling the resonance within it grow stronger. "The blade's reaction keeps getting stronger. We should be close to our destination."
Robin was still recording the words flashing across the passage walls when she suddenly exclaimed, "The twilight of the gods... the eternal oath... the Gate of Truth..." She looked up, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "These words describe the core contents of the Poneglyphs!"
Silva nodded. "Moonlight Island is the last refuge, and the place where the truth lies. The closer we get to the island, the more complete the information passed down to us becomes."
The light inside the passage suddenly began to change, its silvery blue gradually turning pure white as it grew brighter and brighter. The Cloud-Splitting Ship also began slowing automatically, as though controlled by some invisible force.
"We're about to reach the exit." Silva's fingers flew as he adjusted the various settings. "Be ready. There's no telling what's waiting for us outside."
Lin Ye, Ace, Sabo, and Robin all tensed, ready to respond to danger at a moment's notice. The light at the end of the passage