Sailing: Pick Up Roger’s Entry At The Beginning, And Scare Cap Chapter 189

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Sabo took out another device that Long had given him—a metal bracelet with a blue crystal in the center similar to the one used in the navigation device. He put the bracelet on his right wrist and gently rotated the crystal. The bracelet immediately resonated, and it seemed to form some kind of invisible connection with the floating island.

“Prepare to land,” Sabo ordered, “The storm could change at any time. We must hurry.”

The ship anchored just below the floating island. Sabo stood in the middle of the deck, raised his right arm, and pointed his bracelet at the floating island. As he moved, a light blue light shot from the bracelet to the island, and a previously invisible staircase suddenly appeared at the junction – made of some translucent material, spiraling upward to the edge of the island.

“Invisible bridge,” Ke Wen shook his head in disbelief, “What level of technology did the ancient kingdom reach…”

Sabo led the five-man team to start climbing. As they approached the floating island, the energy fluctuations in the air became more obvious, with a slight electric feeling that made people’s hair stand on end.

After finally stepping onto the edge of the island, the sight in front of them shocked everyone – the entire island was a large ancient city, with an architectural style that was both strange and elegant, with smooth lines and materials that shone with metallic luster. The most eye-catching thing was the giant glass dome building in the center of the island, with a diameter of about half a nautical mile, and a complex mechanical structure faintly visible inside.

“These buildings,” Cowen observed as he walked around, “are so well preserved, it’s like time has stood still here.”

Lily took out a measuring instrument: “We detected a strong energy field surrounding the entire island. This may have formed some kind of protective shield to isolate it from the erosion of the outside environment.”

Sabo led the team along the main road towards the central dome building. On the way, they saw many delicate mechanical devices embedded in the ground and buildings, each of which emitted a faint blue light and seemed to be still running.

“It looks like the whole city is one giant mechanical system,” Sabo observed, “and the central dome is probably the control center.”

As they approached the dome, the entrance door opened automatically, as if to welcome them. The interior space was so grand that it was suffocating – a circular hall with a diameter of hundreds of meters, with a huge mechanical device in the center, composed of countless gears, pipes and crystals, extending from the ground to the top of the dome. The device was surrounded by dozens of control consoles, each with a complex operating panel and constantly changing holographic projections.

“The Weather Control Center,” Ke Wen said in a trembling voice. He was one of the few ancient technology experts in the revolutionary army. “The system used by the ancient kingdom to balance the global climate. Mr. Long’s information is correct.”

Sabo walked to the nearest console and carefully touched the symbols. “These are… ancient words?”

Ke Wen nodded. “Yes, it is similar to the writing found on Moonlight Island. I can recognize some basic symbols, but it will take time to fully understand them.”

Lily has started recording the data on the console with a portable device: “These display seem to be weather data from all over the world… It’s incredible, this system is still monitoring climate change around the world!”

Just as they were studying the console, the communicator Mark suddenly exclaimed: “Captain Sabo! External energy fluctuations have been detected. Someone is trying to penetrate the storm!”

Sabo’s face changed: “Confirm your identity!”

Mark adjusted the communication equipment: “According to the energy characteristics… they are special ships of CP0, at least three! The technology they use is similar to our storm tearers, but the energy is more powerful. The estimated breakthrough time… is no more than 30 minutes!”

Sabo made a quick decision: “Mark, you and Arnold set up fortifications on the periphery and use those small buildings as shelters. Lily, continue to collect data and download as much weather information as possible. Ke Wen, come with me to find the control room. We must activate this system before CP0 arrives.”

The team members immediately took action. Sabo and Coven began to look for a path to the core control room. According to the structure of the central mechanism, the control room is likely to be located in the circular platform at the bottom. However, when they approached the platform, the entire dome building suddenly shook violently and the alarm sounded throughout the hall.

“We’ve triggered the defense system!” Coven yelled.

The ground began to move, and dozens of mechanical devices rose from the walls and floors, shaped like ancient warriors, holding energy weapons. At the same time, the symbols on the console turned blood red, and the projection displayed a warning message.

“They didn’t attack right away,” Sabo observed. “They appear to be in a defensive posture… Wait, look there!”

He pointed to the entrance to the control room—a heavy metal door with a special lock.

Ke Wen went closer to check: “Is this… a sonic lock? It requires a specific frequency of vibration to open.”

Sabo recalled Long’s words and his previous discovery: “The tuning fork in Lin Ye’s hand… everything is connected!”

“Perhaps we could simulate that frequency?” Coven suggested, pulling out a small device. “We’ve found some common frequencies when studying ancient technology. Perhaps one of those frequencies would work.”

Just as they were trying to crack the sonic lock, Mark’s emergency communication came: “Captain Sabo! CP0 has broken through the outer edge of the storm! Three warships, each with at least twenty agents, equipped with the latest weapons! They have found the invisible bridge!”

Lily came running over from the console. “I have retrieved the critical data, but the main functions of the system need to be activated from the control room.”

Sabo’s eyes flickered between the sonic lock and the outside, quickly assessing the situation. “Kevin, keep trying to crack the sonic lock. Lily, check these consoles for any systems that can be used for defense. I’ll go outside and hold off CP0.”

He turned to the communicator: “Mark, Arnold, take cover, don’t engage in direct fire. We need time, not sacrifice.”

Sabo quickly ran to the dome exit, took out the communicator Long gave him on the way, and dialed a special channel: “This is Sabo, the ‘Eye of the Storm’ has been confirmed, and the weather system is intact. Requesting support, CP0 has arrived. Repeat, requesting support.”

There was a brief burst of static on the other end of the communicator, and then Long’s calm voice said, “Support is on the way. Hold on, Sabo. At all costs, we cannot let the weather system fall into the hands of the World Government.”

Sabo stood on the top of the dome building and looked into the distance. On the invisible bridge, a black figure was approaching quickly – CP0 agents, the most elite agents of the World Government, each of whom had the strength to compete with the top combat forces.

“It looks like there will be a fierce battle,” Sabo whispered to himself, covering his hands with Armament Haki, and the dragon claw symbol on the palm of his right hand began to glow, “For the truth of the ancient kingdom, for the freedom of mankind, this system must be awakened!”