Two Realms: Hunters and Pirates

"A great idea."

Nico Robin nodded, but then she felt uneasy when she saw that Zane still hadn't asked about the Poneglyphs.

After much hesitation, Nico Robin decided to take the initiative herself.

"Aren't you curious about what's on it?" Nico Robin pointed to the rubbing she had carefully folded.

Zain seemed to just realize something, and said with a look of sudden realization, "Oh, I'm definitely curious, but whether you want to tell me or not is up to you."

As if he really had no interest in the historical text, Zain didn't even bother to take back the rubbing. Instead, he walked to the wine cabinet and took out two wine glasses and a bottle of fine wine.

"Would you like something to drink?"

"Uh...okay!"

Zane smiled and swirled the wine in acknowledgment. Nico Robin hesitated for a moment before nodding.

She definitely needs a drink to give herself some courage.

The wine glasses were placed on the coffee table in front of the sofa. Zane poured wine into two glasses and then handed one of them to Nico Robin across from him.

After saying thank you, the usually elegant Nico Robin suddenly became like a drunkard, opening her alluring red lips and taking a big gulp.

This scene, witnessed by Zain, brought a smile to his face.

Having already known the contents of the rubbing, he could easily guess the reason for the other party's loss of composure.

Poseidon, one of the three ancient weapons.

This is the main content of the Golden Bell's historical text.

Zane gave Nico Robin the rubbings partly because she had served as his assistant well in the past few days, managing the hunting party for him.

On the other hand, it is also a kind of test.

Just as Zain had predicted.

Nico Robin lost her composure because of the information about the Ancient Weapons.

She hesitated whether she should tell Zain.

If it were anyone else, she would never even consider it and would definitely choose to keep it a secret.

After all, this is an ancient weapon. If it falls into the hands of someone like Crocodile, it will inevitably cause unimaginable disaster.

But Zain made her hesitate.

Her hesitation also had two aspects.

First, she was worried that Zane had actually awakened the special abilities of the Three-Eyed Clan.

He took out the rubbings of the historical text only to test her loyalty.

Secondly, she thought of the memories of Ohara being destroyed by the World Government, and of her own turbulent life.

She then thought of the three-eyed tribe and their similar situation.

She knew very well that the only difference between her and Zain was that Zain possessed the powerful ability to turn adversity around.

Should we inform them, or conceal the truth?

These two choices kept swirling in Nico Robin's mind.

Perhaps I really did drink the alcohol too quickly.

After a few sips of a glass of wine, Nico Robin's cheeks flushed, and she also felt a little tipsy.

This slight intoxication was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, finally leading her to make her choice.

"Actually, this rubbing records the whereabouts of the ancient weapon Sea King."

With just that one sentence, Nico Robin seemed to have used up all her strength, collapsing onto the empty sofa beside her.

Her already flushed face turned even redder due to her surging emotions, and she even began to breathe rapidly.

But at this moment, Nico Robin's eyes were exceptionally bright and serious.

She stared intently at Zain, as if trying to judge whether her decision was right or wrong based on Zain's reaction.

"Oh, I understand."

Zane's reaction was no reaction.

He responded simply, nodding slightly, as if he had heard something very ordinary.

You did a great job, Nico Robin.

Zain chuckled to himself.

The other party finally did not disappoint him.

If they conceal it, they might not be beaten or killed, but they will definitely only be used as tools in the future, and he won't take much care of them.

on the contrary.

That means they are definitely worth nurturing.

"Did you already awaken the Three-Eyed Clan's special ability to decipher the Poneglyphs?"

Zane's reaction was calm, but it was enough to make Nico Robin's heart race, and she couldn't help but look at Zane's forehead with her third eye.

"No," Zane said very honestly.

He did not awaken the special abilities of the Three-Eyed Clan.

"Then why didn't you react at all? This is an ancient weapon, or do you not know what ancient weapons represent?"

"Don't underestimate me. I've read just as many books as you, and of course I know what ancient weapons are."

However, I've always been self-aware. While I'd naturally like to master ancient weapons if given the opportunity, I'm also clear that I'm not yet qualified to do so.

Faced with Nico Robin's doubts, Zane calmly took a sip of the wine.

"......."

Nico Robin was at a loss for words.

The man in front of me seemed a little too cautious.

Having already defeated two Shichibukai in succession, he remains incredibly humble despite his strength.

This is really.....

It seems pretty good.

It's better to be cautious; that's the only way to live a long life.

As the secret of the rubbing was revealed, Zane did not show any coercion, and Nico Robin's inner unease finally subsided.

"By the way, if you have time, I wonder if you could take me to Alabasta? A few years ago, I learned from Crocodile that Alabasta might also be hiding a Poneglyph, and it could very well be related to another Ancient Weapon—Pluton!"

Nico Robin spoke up.

Since the matter of Aquaman has already been explained, it doesn't matter if there's another Pluto.

After thinking for a moment, Zain said, "Let's talk about it when we get back from the Western Sea."

He certainly knew where Hades was.

However, he also knew that the other party only mentioned the information about Hades because they wanted him to go to Alabasta to find the Poneglyphs.

Knowing the significance of the Poneglyphs to Nico Robin, she didn't mind helping him even though she already knew Pluton's whereabouts.

After all, this can also help to win over the other party.

Having received Zane's promise and feeling that Pluto was the bait, Nico Robin was completely relieved. She even poured Zane a drink and started chatting about trivial matters with a smile.

..........

Whiskey Hill is not far from Upside Down.

The new "Riding the Waves" ship arrived safely.

Have they gone underwater?

Reaching the bow, Zain gazed at the magnificent Upside Down Mountain ahead.

With a flick of his Observation Haki, he immediately sensed the giant island whale Laboon on the seabed, and Crocus hiding within it.

Crocus was Roger's ship's doctor, and it's even highly likely that he entered Laugh Tale.

But Zane only sensed it briefly and then ignored it.

In his perception, Crocus's aura wasn't very strong; in other words, the opponent's strength was quite average.

Furthermore, I've never heard of this person committing any crimes, so he's not worth hunting.

As for Raphdru...

Like ancient weapons.

He was indeed somewhat interested, but he knew even more clearly that this place was not something he could access right now.