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The gold on Skypiea has always been overlooked by the people of the world. Even now, no one in the greater world knows about the treasures hidden here.
It is estimated that, apart from the Pirate King Roger, no one would believe that a golden city exists over 10,000 meters above the sea.
Many are tirelessly searching for the ruins of the ancient city of Shandora, primarily to uncover the whereabouts of its gold.
So far, apart from the golden bell that has been discovered, search efforts continue like a carpet sweep for the remaining treasures. Yet, little gold has been found.
However, even the small amount recovered from these ruins has been enough to demonstrate the immense wealth and grandeur of that era.
While others were still searching, Anos had already followed Enel to an area nearly a kilometre away.
This place was far removed from Shandora and vastly different from the ancient city's remnants.
As they arrived, Enel pointed forward and said, "This is the spot. I fell from here the last time I was here, about two years ago. But now, it seems like the entrance to the cave is gone!"
Looking at Enel, he didn't seem to be lying. The area was covered in fallen leaves, leaving no obvious traces. They had reached the edge of Upper Yard, with a steep abyss below them.
If an exit had appeared in such a place, falling would have been inevitable.
"It's definitely here!"
Anos sighed as he activated his Observation Haki. The entire area, including the underground, instantly came into his perception.
As expected, there was indeed a vast underground space. It would have been nearly impossible to notice without careful observation.
"Let's go. I'll take you inside," Anos said with a smirk as he glanced at Enel.
He placed his hand on Enel's shoulder. The cave entrance Enel had mentioned was still there but blocked by debris and covered in fallen leaves, making it virtually undetectable from the surface.
Anos used his spatial abilities to bypass all obstacles. With a flash of white light, the two disappeared and reappeared moments later in front of a massive golden gate.
The gate stood over ten feet tall. Its sheer size and weight were staggering, but a small gap had left it ajar.
Although the gap seemed narrow compared to the size of the door, it was wide enough for two people to pass through.
The golden gate was adorned with intricate patterns and ornate carvings, exuding an aura of magnificence.
Despite being underground, the area was as bright as day, with light reflected from the golden surface of the door itself.
Two massive golden lion statues stood guard before the gate, each estimated to weigh several tons.
If such items were transported to the world below, they would easily make someone the richest person alive.
The area near the gate was not vast approximately fifty square meters. Yet the floor was entirely paved with gold.
Apart from a thin layer of dust accumulated over centuries, the gold remained pristine.
Standing before the gate, Anos couldn't help but marvel at the grandeur and wealth surrounding him.
He stepped forward, placing his hand gently on one of the two-meter-tall golden lion statues.
The craftsmanship was impeccable, making the statue appear lifelike.
"System, analyze the value of the golden lion statue," Anos said mentally, entering his system space while still touching the statue.
A voice responded: [ The golden lion statue is estimated to be worth 5.5 billion Beris ]
Hearing this, Anos didn't respond immediately. Instead, he exited the system space and continued admiring the massive statue.
Just one statue was worth 5.5 billion Beris, and there were two here this didn't even account for what lay beyond the gate.
Such wealth could make him the richest man in the world. However, introducing so much gold into circulation could destabilize the world's economy by rapidly devaluing the currency.
"Brother Anos, are you alright?" Enel asked curiously, noticing Anos lost in thought.
Snapping out of his reverie, Anos smiled and replied, "I'm fine. I'm just overwhelmed. I didn't expect this much gold to be here it's astonishing!"
"Is that so? But there's even more inside," Enel remarked casually.
Enel didn't understand the true value of the treasure before them. On Skypiea, gold was considered ordinary and held little value. Even when discovered, it was often ignored.
But below, in the Blue Seas, gold was a treasure that could shape entire economies.
"Enel, have you ever told anyone about this place?" Anos asked thoughtfully.
"No," Enel replied. "There's a giant snake guarding the area. After my last visit, I never returned, and no one treats me well up here. Why would I tell them about it?"
"It seems you've been inside before. Let's head in and explore," Anos said with a grin.
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