Chapter 250: Raiders
When life is threatened, Sky Island God Gan Fall decisively chose hospitality, just like the birth of the Maxim heavy machine gun made the nations that once dominated Eurasia dance and sing.
The other half of Jaya Island, now called the Sanctuary of Upper Yard by the Sky Islanders, is surrounded by the white White Sea. The change in environment doesn't seem to have caused this Island to suffer from acclimatization; instead, it has become even more vibrant. The originally tall Trees on the Island have even become taller due to the special environment of the White Sea.
At this moment, under the unwilling gazes of Gan Fall and a group of Sky Island God Guards, Nicholas and the others also set foot on this Island.
Simon took the lead and jumped onto a Tree Branch of one of the Large Trees, observing the surroundings.
As soon as Kurik and his son stepped onto this Land, they knelt on the Ground, scooped up the Soil with their hands, and wept bitterly.
Stepping onto this Island at this moment, they had already fulfilled their Ancestor's regret. The next thing to do was to go to the Golden City of Shandora to fulfill the final Agreement between their Ancestor and the Golden City.
"Is this the origin of that Tree Fever thing?" Urouge asked Brook beside him, looking at Upper Yard in front of them. Clearly, seeing this kind of Island that only exists in the Blue Sea for the first time surprised Urouge greatly.
"Yes, Tree Fever almost destroyed all the Humans on Jaya Island back then. Later, Roland discovered a Method of treatment and solved Tree Fever," Brook replied. Since being treated and hearing that he was infected with Tree Fever, Urouge had followed Brook's side.
And Brook also understood why Urouge had so many Tree Fever Germs in his Body. When he arrived at Sky Island, many people had already died on Sky Island because of Tree Fever.
In order to save those infected, Urouge chose to use his Devil Fruit Ability to transfer the Disease from those people onto Oneself. It can be said that it was entirely because of Urouge that Sky Island avoided the fate of being wiped out by Tree Fever.
On Upper Yard, as they passed through the Dense Forest, Nicholas and the others also arrived in front of an ancient Ruins.
The broken Buildings full of History, the Vines covering the dilapidated Walls, all told of the considerable Years that had passed here.
Those traces of mottled marks made people seem to feel the weight of History.
In the empty old City, apart from the occasional Roar of Beasts in the Forest, there was only the Sound of everyone walking on the Ground.
It was very quiet here, filled with a strong Aura of History.
Nicholas could not be considered an archaeologist; he couldn't even pass some of the children in Ohara. However, walking among these Historical Ruins at this time, just viewing them with a purely appreciative and cognitive attitude, he could still see how prosperous Shandora once was.
Altars, City outer Walls, inner Walls, Great Hall – all could be vaguely discerned from the broken Traces.
What Nicholas noticed even more was that the ancients' worship of Gold was unimaginable.
In these Historical Ruins, Gold, a Metal that can withstand the test of History, had not been erased of its color by Time. At this time, Enel had not yet visited the Golden City.
A large amount of Gold and Gold products were integrated with the Buildings. Under the Sunlight, the vast City was shrouded in golden Radiance, just like an ancient Golden City.
"Amazing!" Bell-lin beside Nicholas said with emotion.
Just like on Earth in his previous life, modern people marveled at how the ancients built magnificent Buildings and wonders.
This World was still like this. Ancient times contained vicissitudes and grandeur. In the mottled Traces of History, the Intelligence of the ancients and the style of their Era were revealed.
In these Years that had passed, the Matter left behind could still show a special charm to modern people after a long Time.
Through these Historical Ruins, it was as if the ancients were conversing with modern people.
And this, perhaps, was the charm of archaeology.
Standing here at this time, one could see the towering Vine not far away at a glance.
Nicholas walked towards the Vine, wanting to see the Golden Bell located at the top of the Vine.
"Hiss hiss hiss!" Just as Nicholas and the others were about to step forward, a Giant Snake's Head suddenly protruded from behind the Vine, spitting its forked tongue at them, its Pupils coldly staring at him, seemingly Warning everyone not to approach.
"Is this the Sky Lord? It's indeed big enough." Looking at the behemoth in front of him, Nicholas looked impressed.
"Hiss hiss!" Although the Giant Snake could not understand Human language, with its keen Animal intuition, it could clearly sense the Aura of Threat emanating from the people in front of it.
"I have brought Roland's descendants to fulfill the Agreement with Calgara." Nicholas's Words directly struck the Giant Snake's Soul.
"Hiss~~" The Giant Snake whined, looking at Kurik's hairstyle, which was similar to Roland's, the Giant Snake slightly lowered its Head.
When such a ferocious Giant Beast was in close contact with you, only Kurik himself knew the terror and trepidation at that moment.
"Swish swish swish!" Seemingly confirming their Status, the Giant Snake's huge Form meandered across the ancient City and disappeared into the Forest.
Just as everyone had not yet recovered from the Giant Snake's terrifying Form and sudden departure.
Suddenly, from the Jungle, a dark Radiance flashed, and a sharp Aura went straight for Nicholas's Neck.
"Chi!" The dark Radiance almost instantly pierced his Neck, and then with a thud, it was nailed into the Wall on the other side.
"Hit him! That guy!" From the Jungle, a crisp exclamation rang out, filled with excitement.
"Shut up! Do you want us to be discovered? Didn't you see there are many People besides that guy?!" A deliberately lowered voice, hurried and urgent, came out, followed by the Sound abruptly stopping, as if it had re-hidden itself in the Forest.
Nicholas looked towards the direction from which the Sound came. On his Neck, Electric Current was flashing, and after a few breaths, the Electric Current dissipated.
Turning his Head to look at the Wall on one side, it was a sharp Dagger made of Bone.
"Ugh!" A Sound came from the Jungle, but it quickly stopped again, as if someone had covered their mouth.
"How is this possible? That guy clearly, clearly had my Dagger pierce his Neck!" Behind a Large Tree, a Female said in shock.
"I know! I saw it too!" The Companion next to her also said with an ugly Complexion. Originally, those Bird People with Wings were already troublesome enough, but unexpectedly, a group of tricky guys had appeared now.
"Go! Let's leave immediately. This kind of guy is not someone we few can handle."
"While he hasn't discovered us yet, retreat immediately! Go and notify the Tribe. It is estimated that only the Great Chief can fight against these guys!"
A Man wearing a cloud wolf Hat on his Head took a deep breath and immediately said to his Companions.
There were three Men and one Female around him. This five-person team was their standard configuration.
Obviously, they all felt the seriousness of the Thing that had just happened to Nicholas and wanted to leave here immediately to bring the News back to the Tribe.
But just as the few People turned around, a Figure appeared.
"Miss, could you show me your Panties?" Accompanied by somewhat unexpected Words, a Skeleton that was only Bone appeared behind the five People.
Looking at the Skeleton that could speak, the shocked five People opened their mouths wide, truly shocked for the whole year.
"What is this?!" A Female's unique sharp voice broke the silence of the Forest, startling a flock of Flying Birds.
The Sky Lord, who was crawling, also couldn't help but shiver, as if he had heard some terrifying Sound.
(End of Chapter)