Chapter 390: Special Draw – Creatures from Other Worlds
Compared to more than a decade ago, Robin had matured completely. She now possessed the beautiful face and alluring figure seen in the original story two years later.
Robin, wearing glasses and with her long black hair cascading over her shoulders, turned and leaned against the sofa to gaze at Mio, the anticipation for the historical text plain in her eyes.
"Although the Poneglyphs record news from eight hundred years ago, for us, much of that information isn’t very useful," Mio said as he sat beside Robin with a faint smile. "But I hope this time there’s something valuable—preferably connected to the World Government."
"Then, Captain, don’t get your hopes up too much," Robin replied with a hint of helplessness. "I suspect many Poneglyphs were altered. Perhaps only Roger truly knew their original contents and could hear what was recorded before the modifications. The current ones likely reflect only what the World Government wants us to see—excluding the Road Poneglyphs."
Over the years, as a member of the Black Crow Pirates, Robin’s perspective had broadened. She had gained insights inaccessible to most people, and she now understood the terrifying capabilities of the World Government.
Three years ago, when the Linglong Newspaper uncovered a Poneglyph in the first half of the Grand Line, Robin discovered evidence of alteration. Originally, it had recorded something connected to Im. After the modifications, what it once contained became a mystery.
That revelation had shattered her trust in the Poneglyphs’ accuracy. It seemed the World Government began altering them after O’Hara’s destruction, realizing too late their significance. Who could say how many had already been tampered with?
"After the Poneglyph is dealt with, I’ll be leaving the New World for a while," Mio said, turning to Robin. "I’ll stop by Sky Island and then head to the first half of the Grand Line. Do you want to come with me?"
Robin rubbed her face thoughtfully. "The first half of the Grand Line?" she murmured before nodding. "Alright. It’s been a long time since I traveled outside."
"Good. Let’s prepare. It might be a while before we return," Mio said with a faint grin.
He intended to spend significant time on Sky Island. The forbidden surgery, according to Renee’s information, would require a full week.