I collect everything in the One Piece world.

The two looked at each other and saw deep worry and concern in each other's eyes.

This is a huge matter. If it gets leaked, the subsequent trouble could easily get out of control, and Alabasta could be caught in an unimaginable storm. That won't do.

Although Alabasta is a member state of the World Government, the positions of various countries are not entirely the same, and Alabasta also has its own secrets.

However, their worries were interrupted by cheers from the other side before they could even begin to fester.

"Wow! We're rich!" Nami's cheers almost lifted the roof off the cave.

She and Bakala, like two hamsters who had discovered a gold mine, excitedly pounced on the pile of things on the other side of the cave.

It was a mountain of treasure! Gold coins, silverware, gemstones of all colors, jewelry inlaid with pearls and agates, ancient gold utensils...

These things shimmered with a captivating and alluring light under the lanterns and the sunlight streaming through the cave entrance.

These treasures appear to be from a very old time, some even oxidized and turned black, but their sheer weight and quantity are enough to make any money-loving person's heart race.

For Nami and Baccarat, these bright and heavy objects are the real "treasures" in their hearts!

All other historical texts that are incomprehensible must take a backseat to these treasures!

Although Vivi grew up in the royal family, living a life of luxury and having seen countless treasures, this was the first time in her life that she had personally experienced a "treasure hunt" and successfully "discovered" so much wealth.

So she couldn't help but cheer along, her face flushed with excitement as she experienced this unprecedented thrill and sense of accomplishment.

"Sister Nami! Sister Bakara! So...so much!" Vivi looked at the pile of treasure, her eyes shining with gold.

Nami and Baccarat have already started taking inventory, and Nami even generously said to Vivi, "Vivi, everyone who sees it gets a share! You'll get a piece of everything here!"

Bakara nodded in agreement. Vivi was indeed a lovable child, and it was perfectly reasonable for her to share a portion with Bakara.

Unexpectedly, Vivi shook her head, a genuinely happy smile on her face: "No need, Sister Nami, Sister Bakala."

"I love this feeling of finding treasure! These things are useless to me, but you've all worked so hard, so take them all!"

Upon hearing this, Nami and Baccarat looked at Vivi with shining eyes. What an angel descended from heaven! Not only is she cute and sweet-talking, but she is also so generous and sensible!

"Vivi! You're so kind!" Nami hugged her, deeply moved.

"Even if you're not in Alabasta anymore, I'll still protect you!" Bakara assured her, patting her chest.

Beside him, Mosen didn't immediately pay attention to the treasure, but instead followed Robin slowly to the huge historical text.

Robin remained engrossed in her interpretation, oblivious to everything around her.

Mosen raised his hand and gently stroked the cold, rough stone surface like Robin, but his eyes were calmly estimating how much physical and mental effort it would take to collect such a massive and massive object.

This is definitely much more difficult than collecting the stone door from the royal tomb, but...

He felt the surging power within him and his ever-growing physique, and thought there shouldn't be any major problems, after all, he didn't eat so much every day for nothing.

After a moment, Robin finally let out a deep breath, closed his notebook, turned around, and nodded to Morsen. His dark blue eyes shone with a complex light, containing satisfaction, realization, and a hint of heaviness after understanding fragments of history.

"I'm ready, Captain," Robin said in a low voice, suppressing the slight excitement in his voice.

"Okay." Mo Sen nodded, clapped his hands, and smiled. "Then I won't be polite."

This was something they had discussed before, and Mosen couldn't possibly let go of such a valuable collection.

Rather than leaving it in this unknown depths of the desert, it's better for him to keep it and take it with him.

This way, Robin can take it out anytime she wants to do research, which is both safe and convenient.

As for Morsen's battle-themed ideas of "divine justice" and "historical texts hitting people"...

Those were all Morsen's own ideas; Robin doesn't know about them yet, and it's unknown what she'll think when she sees them in the future...

Mosen then placed his palm steadily on the cold surface of the Historic Inscription.

"collect!"

next moment.

hum!

An invisible wave, stronger and more pronounced than when the stone gate was collected, instantly spread out from the center of Morsen's palm, completely enveloping the massive historical text.

Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, the huge stone tablet vanished into thin air, leaving only an empty ground and dust-free imprints on the ground where the giant stone had stood.

"!!!"

Icarus and Bell gasped, their eyes filled with disbelief and horror.

Even though they had witnessed Morsen conjure food out of thin air, those foods were incomparable to the historical texts before them in terms of both size and quality.

However, Icarum quickly recovered from his shock, and the horror on his face gradually turned into a complicated expression.

He stepped forward, stood before Morsen, and said in a serious tone, "Mr. Morsen, this thing is no ordinary object. Whether it's a nation or an individual, possessing it is tantamount to standing against the world government..."

On one hand, he was reminding Morsen of the danger involved, and on the other hand, he was also telling Morsen that since you've already gotten rid of it, it's best to pretend it never existed in Alabasta.

Mosen understood Ikaram's subtext, so he smiled and said with a relaxed and confident tone, "I know. But don't worry, no one can take my collection. It's safe now, at least much safer than it is here."

Upon hearing this, Ikaram gave Morsen a deep look and then nodded heavily.

Yes, at least judging from that unbelievable scene just now, this "collector" might actually have the ability to keep this item.

For Alabasta, this is undoubtedly the best outcome, as if the thing had never existed.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and said to Bell and Morsen beside him in a clearer voice, "Today we were just lucky to discover an ancient ruin in the desert and found some artifacts of research value, as well as... a large number of unclaimed ancient gold treasures."

He paused, then emphasized, "There's nothing else besides this, understand?"

After speaking, his gaze swept over Bell, who immediately understood and nodded just as seriously: "Yes, Captain Icarum, only gold treasure."

Mohsen understood that this was Alabasta's way of completely distancing itself from the Poneglyphs to avoid potential future trouble, which was beneficial to both sides.

“That’s right.” Mosen followed his words with a smile. “We’re just a group of lucky adventurers who stumbled upon a windfall. Right, Vivi?”

While Vivi was "planning" with Nami and Baccarat over the pile of treasure, she didn't quite understand the cryptic exchange between Icarus and Morsen, but she was clever and vaguely sensed that things weren't so simple.

She glanced at Icarus's serious expression, then at Morsen's relaxed smile, nodded vigorously, and flashed a bright smile: "Yes! That's right! We found so much gold! We can show it to Father when we get back!"

As for the huge stone that disappeared... Vivi naturally attributed it to "Mr. Mosen using some magical ability to make it disappear again," just like when he conjured up food before.

Anyway, Mr. Mosen is a magical person, so it's not surprising that anything happens to him.

Seeing Vivi's innocent and carefree demeanor, Icarum felt somewhat relieved.

That would be best; if Her Highness is unaware, she won't feel guilty and won't accidentally let it slip.

As for that pile of gold treasure... Icarus and Bell exchanged a glance, and both tacitly refrained from offering any suggestions.

The guests found it by their own skill, and they dealt with the "bigger trouble."

"Alright, now that we've finished counting, let me put these souvenirs away. We should head out," Mosen said, clapping his hands.

"Yes, Captain!" Nami and Baccarat replied enthusiastically. Robin also put away her notes and helped organize some small artifacts of archaeological value.

Soon, inside the huge cave, only the empty space left by the missing boulder in the center and the equally empty ground next to it remained.

Afterwards, Mosen and his group left the desert ruins with their loot.

The sunlight shone on them again, dispelling the chill in the cave.

Behind them, the huge hole, blown by the wind and sand, will probably be buried again soon, as if it had never been opened.

Chapter 115, The Hunt Resumes, Ambush

Having achieved their primary objective, the desert expedition team embarked on their journey back to the capital, Albana.

However, instead of returning the way they came, they chose another route at Vivi's suggestion to detour around several unexplored ruins, maximizing the value of this trip.

For Nami, the main objectives of this desert trip have been exceeded.

Those heavy, golden treasures were like a powerful stimulant, instantly dispelling the previous fatigue and boredom.

She's now full of energy, eager to find a few more lost treasures and make a fortune.

For Robin, this trip to the desert was especially meaningful.

The discovery of the historical text allowed her to take another solid step on her path to uncovering the truth of the Void Century.

Not to mention the ruins scattered throughout the desert, each one like a piece of a puzzle, supplementing her understanding of ancient Alabasta and even broader history.

She spent the entire journey organizing her notes, occasionally discussing details of a legend with Weiwei. She never felt bored, only that she had gained a lot, and her heart was full and peaceful.

Vivi remains the happiest and most lively member of the group.

Exploring, treasure hunting, deciphering mysteries, listening to stories, and chatting with her idolized "collector" and several interesting older sisters... all of this made her feel incredibly novel and happy.

However, as the return journey began, a faint sense of melancholy quietly crept into my heart.

She knew very well that these happy times were coming to an end.

Once they return to the capital, Mr. Mosen and his group will likely have to leave.

Alabasta was just one stop on their Grand Line adventure, but she wanted to stay there and continue being a princess.

Nami keenly sensed her friend's low spirits and put her arm around Vivi's shoulder to comfort her, saying, "Don't be sad, Vivi! We'll come back to Alabasta again!"

"Maybe next time we'll come back aboard our own big ship, bringing even more interesting adventure stories to see you!"

"So instead of sighing and complaining these next few days, let's enjoy ourselves and create more happy memories for ourselves and for us!"

Mo Sen and the others smiled and nodded upon hearing this. Mo Sen then magically produced a small necklace and gave it to Weiwei.

Hearing Nami's comforting words and seeing the gift from Morsen, Vivi felt a warmth in her heart. She nodded vigorously, a smile returning to her face: "Yes! Nami is right! I will cherish the remaining time!"

However, deep within her heart, a thought had already taken root and sprouted like a seed.

She also wanted to go to sea, to sail freely on the ocean like Mr. Mosen and his companions, to explore the unknown and experience adventures.

Although she knew that she was still too young and her father would never agree, this wish was deeply buried in her heart, waiting to sprout one day in the future.

At that time, she must go out to sea to find Mr. Morsen and the others!

……

Meanwhile, on the other side of the desert, the terrifying sandstorm that had trapped the CP9 "Fox Hunt" team for several days finally began to subside.

As the yellow sand gradually settled, the dark sky revealed a touch of blue once more.

The scorching sun beat down relentlessly on the earth once again, but for the four people who had just struggled out of a sandstorm that had lasted for several days, the sunlight even felt somewhat welcoming.

They were hiding behind a huge, weathered rock, covered in sand and looking utterly disheveled.