In the Dark ti, hope and disaster always went hand in hand. The Five Great Camities were prime examples—like Ai, the gas lifeform that drove people insane, which just so happeo inhabit areas ri "trinity elixir," a liquid with incredible properties. Or the s region, home to Nitro Rice, an ultimate food that could extend one's lifespan—if one could get past the Hell Bell Rattleshat lurked within. There was a saying: "When you find 'hope' in the Dark ti, don’t celebrate—because disaster is right behind it."

  As they chatted, the group arrived at the rumored location of the Water Gze deep within the Solvren Ruins. "So this is the secret of the Solvren Ruins?"

  Larry exhaled softly, gazing at the massive cave ahead. A small hill sat in front of them, with a t cave entrance about two stories high. From its dark depths, thick streams of Death Aura flowed like sewage, tinuously spilling into the ruins.

  Yet, as they stepped ihe se pletely ged. From the outside, the cave had seemed pitch bck. But i was surprisingly bright. The source of this light? Vines.

  tless vines covered the walls like parasites, glowing faintly with a soft green fluoresce. They wove together so dehat not a sich of the stone walls beh them was visible. Larry furrowed his brows slightly and poi the vines. "Is this the Water Gze?" He couldn't hide his disappoi.

  Sure, the vines were pretty, but they were far from the legendary Water Gze he had imagined. Piyon , however, quickly shook her head. "No, these aren’t the real Water Gze. They're defective." She pulled out her signature pink rabbit-ear phone, snapped a few pictures of the vines, and began typing rapidly. A few moments ter, she had the answer.

  "Water Gze absorbs sulfur pounds, which strip away anthoins, giving it a mineral-like transparency," she expined. "These vines didn’t absorb the pounds properly, so they’re stuck halfway between green and clear. In short, they're fwed. They might sell food price, but they're nowhere near as valuable as the real thing."

  Larry recalled what he knew about Water Gze from the inal records. If the real thied, it had to be deeper ihe further in they went, the closer they’d get to the volo’s core—where sulfur pounds should be more trated. That meant their ces of finding the real Water Gze were much higher.

  Piyon and Satotz agreed with his reasoning, and without hesitation, they pressed forward. As they walked, Larry carefully observed the walls, hoping to find murals or inscriptions like the ones in the Karym Ruins. But there was nothing. No writings. Ns. Just ewisted vines.

  Sensing Larry’s unspokeions, Piyon took the initiative to expin. "The Solvren Ruins aren’t like the Karym Ruins. They don’t have a deep history or a kingdom’s legacy. They’re just remnants of small tribes that existed long ago—nothing particurly unique." She gestured toward the lingerih Aura around them. "These probably formed by act. It might be reted to the old s of these tribes. In aimes, many primitive tribes had brutal traditions—like human sacrifices. They believed lives to the heavens would bring peace."

  Larry listened carefully, slowly pieg everything together. The Karym Ruins were a rare case. Even among the Six tis, it were one of a kind. That’s why people called it the 'Land of Death.'

  "Geng Ar! Geng Ar!" Gengar’s cheerful voice suddenly echoed ahead. The purple ghost had been busy dev the Death Aura as if it were a snack, patting its round belly in satisfa.

  Piyon tilted his head in curiosity, brushing back his golden hair as she smiled. "What did it just say?"

  Larry smirked slightly. "Gengar said the Death Aura here is way weaker than the Karym Ruins. It’s not satisfied."

  "Huh?" Piyon blinked in shock. Most people were terrified of Death Aura. She had never heard of someone pining that it wasn’t strong enough. Then again... Thinking about what Larry had told them earlier—that Gengar could grow by ih Aura—she relutly accepted it.

  Time passed they finally reach deep in to the ruin. For the first time in history, people had finally set foot in this pce. The cave was exactly what Larry, Piyon , and Satotz had expected—scattered with old bottles, jars, and bizarre-looking jewelry. Given that this area had once been home to a tribe, most of the treasures were antiques rather than anything particurly powerful.

  Though it didn’t hold a dle to the Karym Ruins, the items here were still likely worth a fortune. However, none of those relics caught their attention as much as what y in front of them. On the wall ahead, four crystal-clear viood out like divine ors. The moment Piyon spotted them, she whipped out her pink rabbit-ear phone, furiously snapping pictures. The rapid sound of keystrokes filled the air as she processed the information.

  Larry, oher hand, wasn’t about to wait. He activated his ability to analyze it directly.***Water GzeFormed from incredibly resilient vines growing deep within the Volo. Over time, these vines absorb sulfur pounds, stripping away their anthoins aually being pletely transparent..***

  ‘Bingo. ‘This time, it was the real thing. Larry gnced over at Piyon , whose fingers were still flying across her pho an insane speed. He couldn't help but think—any writer ba his home p would kill for that kind of hand speed.

  A few moments ter, Piyon hit the final button with a dramatic flourish and exhaled deeply before turning to them with aed gleam in her eyes. "This is the real deal! We actually found geer Gze!"

  Larry remained calm, but Satotz let out a breath of relief. If a member of the Zodiacs personally firmed the authenticity, there was no room for doubt. Without hesitation, the three moved closer, eager to get a better look. None of them even spared a g the piles of treasures and antiques surrounding them. Why would they? Even a single pieedium-length Water Gze was worth more thahing else in the room bined.

  From a distance, Larry had already found Water Gze to be stunning. But now that he close, he finally grasped its true beauty. Though it grew from the wall, it was distinct from the semi-finished vihey had entered earlier. Instead of being tangled into the stone like a parasite, Water Gze appeared to merely rest against the surface, as if it could be plucked away with a geouch.

  Dark green rings coiled around its transpareh, resembling the spirals of creeping vines—a trast that only enhas allure. It was crystal-clear, yet somehow richer than mere gss, like solidified amber that would shatter at the slightest touch. Even in the dim cave, it shimmered like a gemstone, radiating ahereal glow. pared to the treasures beside it, the difference was night and day. Like the full moon against a flickering dle—there was simply no parison. "This is one of the Seveies of the World..." Larry muttered in awe, his voice barely above a whisper. "I wonder what the other six look like?"