#105 - Chapter 105 Roger and the Historical Text

"You can actually understand that chicken scratch?"

To Jin An, the historical text was like a heavenly book, and he couldn't even take it to the Navy to ask about it.

He had seen the Skypiea arc, knew that Roger and his crew had been to Skypiea, and knew that Roger had left a string of messages written in the same language as the historical text.

But he had always thought it was a usage of Roger's ability to hear the voice of all things, never expecting it was because Oden could understand the historical text.

Jin An's words caught Roger's attention, "You've seen the historical text before?"

"That's right, the historical text is something we Skypieans have been searching for and guarding for generations," Enel took over Roger's words, "We only found it two years ago."

"Then, would it be alright for us to go take a look?" Roger asked for Enel's consent.

Although he was a pirate, he had his own principles, and this kind of thing should be asked of the locals.

"No problem, come with me, I'll take you there."

Immediately afterward, Enel waved his hand at the guards, "You guys stay here and maintain the peace."

Roger also knew Enel's concerns and turned to order his men, "You guys stay here, Rayleigh, Oden, just you few come with me."

"Those who stay here, don't disturb the people here."

"Oh!!"

The pirates let out disappointed cries, they also wanted to see the legendary City of Gold.

However, since it was the captain's order, they chose to obey.

"There's a shortage of things from the sea here, if you have any, I believe the people here would be willing to trade with you," Gan Fall also came to this area.

He knew that pirates were not good people, and it was unrealistic to expect them to stay here quietly, so it was better to hold a trade fair.

Use things that are common or useless to both sides to exchange for things of value.

This may achieve a win-win situation.

This method was taught to him by Jin An, and now is the perfect time to use it.

......

The sky of Skypiea was clear and deep, and the clouds were spread out like the softest wool, mixed with a hint of cool moisture.

Roger and his companions, led by a group of Skypieans dressed in colorful costumes, embarked on the journey to God's Island.

Roger and his crew boarded the "Waver," and the boat leaped up with the operator's skillful hands, like a kite lifted by a strong wind, floating off the ground.

For them, who were used to the turbulence of the sea, this smooth flying feeling was both new and exciting.

They couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. They stood on the Waver, curiously observing the magnificent picture of clouds and islands below.

Even Roger, who had a wealth of experience, couldn't help but marvel at this peculiar vehicle.

Roger drove the Waver alone at the forefront, the sea breeze messing up his hair.

He looked into the distance, and along the way, he laughed loudly, his laughter spread throughout the sky, as if even the sky was shaken by it.

......

The "Waver" was like a giant bird, spreading its wings and flying high in the sunlight.

Roger and his companions successfully crossed the territory of Skypiea and finally arrived at the edge of what Jin An and the others called God's Island—Apayado.

Roger led his companions on the Waver, landing on the edge of God's Island.

The excitement of flying in the clouds not long ago had not yet subsided, and a new expectation surged in their hearts.

The surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional sound of birds and the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

"Look over there!" Rayleigh pointed ahead, their eyes pierced through the mist, landing on a towering building.

It was a temple surrounded by white clouds and forests, and in front of the temple, a golden bell revealing its outline looked solemn and mysterious in the sunlight.

Roger looked up, his eyes fixed on the front.

"Are you ready, guys?" Roger asked, his voice particularly clear in the silence.

"Always ready, Captain!" everyone replied, without the slightest hesitation in their voices.

The group stepped forward, embarking on the road to the center of God's Island Apayado, and in the sunlight, their shadows were stretched, overlapping with the shadows of the ancient island.

As Roger and his companions stepped deeper into the heart of Apayado, the golden bell began to dominate their vision.

At first glance, it was just a sparkling point in the sunlight, but as the distance shortened, that point gradually showed its true magnificence and majesty.

The light shone on the giant bell, emitting echoes of history, and those ancient chimes echoed in his heart, guiding him closer.

Unable to restrain the surging curiosity and desire in his heart, Roger stepped onto the steps leading to the giant bell.

At this moment, he was like a traveler through time and space, crossing centuries, facing the traces of time and the whispers of the historical text.

Roger reached out, his fingers gently touching the silent historical text, he closed his eyes, as if he could feel the stories submerged by time flowing through his fingertips.

He stood expressionlessly in front of the giant bell, his companions watching quietly from the side.

"Oden, what is recorded on this historical text?"

Oden had already read the words on the historical text and said directly, "It records information related to the ancient weapon 'Poseidon'."

"'Poseidon' is one of the three ancient weapons, possessing the power to easily destroy a country......"

After listening to Oden's complete explanation, Roger sighed, "It's not related to the final island?"

"Hahahaha, I don't know if this body of mine can last until the day I find the answer."

The hourglass of life silently slipped sand, but he scorned the passage of life.

Although the given time passed mercilessly, it did not diminish his demeanor, his eyes did not contain a trace of fear, but revealed a unique boldness.

In his world, the twilight of life was not a gradually dimming light, but the last fireworks, dazzling enough to make people dizzy and shocking enough to make people's hearts tremble.

His pace was still wide and powerful, as if every step was engraving the traces of his existence on the earth.

The corners of his mouth were raised, with a smile that challenged everything, his laughter ran through the surrounding air, as if to devour all the surrounding despair and helplessness.

What the wind and frost had engraved on his face were only the marks of time, and could not diminish his heroic spirit.

Looking at Roger's back, a trace of admiration arose in Jin An's heart, 'As expected of the mastermind who started the Great Pirate Era'.

Although he admired him, Jin An would not agree with his actions.

Relying on chaos to break the order of the world may be a good choice, but......

At the junction of chaos and order, there is always an invisible boundary, which is the compromise between ideals and reality, and the common discussion place for idealists and realists.

Standing at the forefront of this edge of chaos, raising your hand seems to be able to touch the free stars and sea.

Breaking the order is just the beginning, reshaping the new order is the real challenge.

However, the decision to break the order does not only affect Roger alone, but also affects countless lives.

This is a heavy burden that no one can easily decide.

In his opinion, this road does not have to be taken.

It would be better if the Great Pirate Era never came...

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