"Golden Mist, containing the wealth of a world, can grant any wish... Sage, is it the One Piece?!" Renedia's eyes sparkled.
"How could it be here, the route is all wrong."
Sage shook his head and said, "The route we sailed isn't the same thing."
"Route?"
"Yes... Gol D. Roger, after discovering the final destination at Lodestar Island, sailed again. If there was no standard navigation route, he wouldn't have needed to sail again, so there must be a standard route."
Sage laughed, "Otherwise, from the Twin Cape, just flip directly to the back of the Red Earth Continent, wouldn't that be easy?"
Just flip a Red Earth Continent, how big a deal is that.
Even the Vinsmoke Clan can do it, there are many on the sea who can achieve it.
But this thing, Sage doesn't pursue that much, what he seeks, the One Piece may not necessarily help him achieve, it's more reliable to do it by himself step by step.
Some subordinates had already received news early, moving camping equipment from the ship, setting up camp in the clearing, and also brought his throne.
Sage sat on it, looking at the volcano's crater ahead, and said, "Let's wait here and see what we can get! Marika, I want stew for dinner."
"Okay."
Marika smiled and said, "I'll start preparing now; it takes some time to stew."
The sun in the sky gradually moved west until it reached due west, then sank below the horizon, letting the night swallow the day, and stars and the moon highlighted the campsite below.
The night sky was clear, with stars twinkling everywhere, showing no signs of a meteor falling, and the weather showed no changes.
Just a very normal night sky on the sea.
After dinner, Lily stood next to Sage, picked up a telescope, and continuously observed the night sky.
Until now, she hadn't noticed anything unusual.
During this time, Hawkins kept shuffling cards, dealing, and looking at them, and couldn't divinate any results.
That so-called Golden Mist, honestly, he had completely never heard of it.
There aren't even related books; with a five-hundred-year span, where should you find out from?
"Sage, can't see anything." Lily put down the telescope and said, "Is that Golden Mist dangerous?"
"Who knows... no, someone knows."
Sage was pouring wine, paused upon hearing this, then suddenly smiled: "Hand me the Radio Snail, get me through to Lucci."
Soon, the Radio Snail was brought up. Amidst the usual sounds, Lucci's little mustache appeared.
"Sage, what's up?" Lucci said coldly, "I'm currently on a transport mission, if you want information, Owl would know."
Recently, Jabra and Kaku switched defenses, a wolf, a kabuki, and an owl came to their beloved O'hara, naturally bringing related intel too.
"I'm not looking for you; you connect me to the Five Elders, I'm looking for them," Sage said.
That so-called Wao, if it's employed by the World Government, then someone must know.
Those immortal beings with longevity, must know something!
"The Five Elders, huh? Even you want to talk to them... I see."
Lucci didn't ask much, promptly there were dialing sounds from the Radio Snail, until the distinct connected tone of the Radio Snail sounded, and Sage took the lead, "I'm Sage, asking about the Golden Mist."
The other side of the Radio Snail was silent for a moment, then a hoarse voice sounded, "Have you already discovered it?"
It was Saturn.
"Your people here were reduced to dust and ashes by me, asking if I discovered it or not?"
Sage sneered, "If it's a five-hundred-yearly meteor, then I suggest you don't do anything unnecessary, because if my curiosity isn't piqued, I damn well wouldn't even be looking here; you guys are being too redundant."
"This matter is our misstep; indeed, it was thoughtless, the next five hundred years, we'll learn from it."
Saturn said in a deep voice, "Sage, that thing is not something you can withstand, it's not a wish at all, it's the power to collapse the world! Even for an instant, it is unbearable! We can talk, you give up the Golden Mist, we'll promise you something."
"Heh heh heh, has no one ever told you, the more anxious the enemy, the more it shows I'm doing right."
Sage laughed lowly, "Collapse the world? Nonsense, the world won't collapse, won't even collapse humanity, otherwise, five hundred years ago, it would've collapsed; this thing... probably just causes problems for your rule, huh?"
"We are just offering this advice out of goodwill, Sage."
The voice changed, sounding sharp.
"I am the Martial God of Finance, Nusjuro. We aren't certain about the legend of the Golden Mist; it's too brief, you might gain nothing. In that case, wouldn't agreeing to our condition be no loss to you?"
"What I want, I will take it myself, alright, I got it, that's it. By the way, let me tell you something..."
Sage's eyes were fixed on the moon that had risen to its center, the moon like a silver disk, perfectly round. Without knowing when, that moon burst forth with silver radiance, and amidst the silver light, a brilliant meteor streaked across the sky conspicuously, vying for the stars' brightness.
It crossed the East Sea, Paradise, Mary Geoise, reached the New World, heading straight for this island.
"Too late!"
Sage hung up the call directly, drained the wine in his glass, sneering, "It's here!"
"There's really a meteor... with no prelude at all."
Lily murmured, just watching as the meteor swiftly fell, landing right into the crater of that volcano.
Boom!!
The crater erupted directly under the impact of the meteor; as massive magma poured out, it also spewed out a mist, and under the moonlight, the mist appeared golden, becoming more intense, instantly enveloping the entire island, erupting in brilliance.
But this brilliance lasted just a moment before disappearing.
Lily shielded her face, glancing at the crater, and shouted, "Just a simple natural phenomenon? The volcano erupted! Retreat!"
The subordinates followed orders and withdrew, leaving behind camping gear but taking the throne; but as they prepared to lift it, they hesitated one by one.
Because Sage, sitting there, suddenly froze, like a puppet maintaining a stance unmoving.
...
"Hmm? Where are the people?"
The light's disappearance prompted Sage to look around, the island still the same, the sky the same, the sea still the same...
But all his subordinates had disappeared without a trace.
Only he sat alone on the throne.
"Illusion Realm? Or what?"
A red dot flashed in Sage's eyes, under observation, his brows furrowed.
His Observation told him this was real.
But the people had vanished...
Where the mist engulfed his men? Or some teleportation feature, sending them elsewhere?
Or, did something unexpected happen only to himself?
"Can't stump me."
Sage stood up, stared directly at the sky, black-red lightning coiling around him, "Is this what's called a world? If that's all, it can break anytime..."
"Oh~ how scary, did I get lost?"
Before he could finish his words, before the Supreme King had been activated, a familiar voice sounded beside his ears.
Kizaru?
No...
The tone was younger.
Sage turned his gaze, seeing on the other side of the island, a figure slowly walking over, the night wind stirring his cloak, gradually approaching.
"Where the hell have I ended up? Is this even the sea?"
The man grumbled, revealing his form.
"Kizaru?" Sage was stunned.
"Kaido?" The man was equally stunned.
But soon, both took a look at each other, showing surprise.
This guy had medium-split hair, a golden suit, a naval cloak, and a pout identical to Kizaru's.
Not Kizaru...
Even better than Kizaru!
"Navy?"
"Pirate?"
They both spoke simultaneously, then froze, lowered their bodies, and went on guard.
The other side...
Is a formidable guy!