The Opener

The group followed the glowing patterns on the ground and began making their way toward the center of the island. As they ventured deeper, the surrounding architectural style became increasingly clear.

"These murals..." Robin said, pointing at a massive wall painting. "They seem to tell of the rise of the Ancient Kingdom and the history before the World Government was formed. The records here are more complete than anything I've ever seen!"

Silva was also drawn to certain runes, stopping from time to time to decipher them. "This mentions the history before the 'Void Century,' recording a great war that changed the fate of the world..."

"There's no time to study them closely now," Sabo reminded them, his eyes vigilantly sweeping the surroundings. "Don't forget that Aokiji and the Marines may still be chasing us."

Ace nodded in agreement. "Sabo's right. We should reach the Central Temple first, find the Poneglyphs, and study these details afterward."

As they continued onward, the bell grew clearer and clearer, while the guiding patterns became brighter. Along the way, they encountered several trials from the Guardian System—floating crystals fired energy beams to intercept them, the ground suddenly collapsed into mazes, and ancient mechanisms even released mysterious gases in an attempt to confuse their senses. Yet every time danger arose, the Dawn Blade responded automatically, either emitting light at a particular frequency or guiding them down the correct path, helping them escape peril time and again.

"The Dawn Blade isn't just a key. It's more like the control core of all Moonlight Island," Silva said in amazement. "It has a deep connection to the island's systems."

After passing through a long stairway passage, the group finally arrived at the entrance to the Central Temple. The temple was even more magnificent up close than it had