They continued poring over the documents, each page bringing more unsettling information. The Ancient Civilization's war against the "Void invasion" had lasted a full seven years and had nearly led to the civilization's total destruction. In the end, the surviving sages had paid some tremendous price to create a "Sealing System" that temporarily blocked off the power of the Void.
"Seven keys," Vivi softly read from the ancient text. "They represent the seven powers that balance the world: time, space, stability, connection, spectrum, defense, and flame. Only by gathering all the keys can the Gate of Void be sealed permanently."
She suddenly stopped, noticing an especially ancient parchment with badly damaged edges. Vivi carefully unfurled it and found a complex design drawn upon it—a strangely shaped key surrounded by rainbow-like radiance.
"The Spectrum Key." King Cobra recognized the pattern in surprise. "According to these records, it has been guarded by the royal family through the generations and hidden within Alabasta's oldest underground temple—the Sun Temple!"
Vivi eagerly translated the ancient words. "'The Key of Spectrum connects the real and the unreal, balancing yin and yang. Only a hand of justice may wield it; otherwise, destruction shall befall the key bearer.' Father, this key may be somewhere within our lands!"
Just as they delved deeper into their research, the library doors were violently thrown open. Three figures in black suits and white masks rushed inside like lightning—they were members of Cipher Pol Aigis Zero, the World Government's most elite intelligence organization.
"Hand over those documents," the lead agent ordered coldly. "This is a direct command from the Five Elders."
King Cobra stepped forward, shielding Vivi behind him. "These are Alabasta's national heritage. They have nothing to do with the World Government."
"No, they concern the fate of the entire world," the