Yet, despite its immense value—enough to be called a Hope—the Gasification Stone was merely a byproduct ore of Gemstone Power.
This couldn't help but make Akira curious about the Diamond Spirits he had yet to meet.
Their abilities were extraordinary—not only could they create Gemstone Power, but they also possessed Gasification Stones, which could increase the probability of rare ores forming in the environment.
Such a group was practically invaluable, a priceless treasure.
Even if he personally didn't have an immediate need for them, the value of Gasification Stones remained unchanged.
For instance, he could give them to Meowth to experiment with and create more inventions, or let Steelix snack on them...
There was another thought that had sprouted in Akira's mind after exploring the Dark Continent for so long.
However, fully realizing this idea would likely take quite some time.
At the very least, he would have to completely conquer this continent before he could fully execute this plan.
And now, he had already begun taking the first steps!
With his growing strength and abilities, Akira had no doubt about whether this idea could be realized.
It was only a matter of time.
Perhaps it would take a few months, a few years, or even several decades.
After devouring three Golden Giants in a row, Steelix turned its gaze toward the other two piles of remains.
Porygon-Z was meticulous in its work.
Even though the battlefield was littered with countless scattered remains, it had still sorted the remains of the Stone Giants into three piles based on their strength, making it easier for Steelix to consume them.
The piles consisted of Golden Giants, Silver Giants, and Rock Giants.
Among them, the Rock Giants, having long fed on Black Tremor Rock, could now also be called Black Rock Giants.
The differences between them weren't just in color or residual energy—the most noticeable distinction was their size.
Of the three piles, the Golden Giants were the smallest and shortest, followed by the Silver Giants, while the Black Rock Giants were the most numerous.
As the lowest tier of the Stone Giant race, Black Rock Giants were the most abundant and also the largest in size.
Thus, their pile looked particularly spectacular—even the other two piles combined didn't amount to half of it.
Following the principle of "eating the best first," Steelix's eyes gleamed slightly as it flicked its tail and moved toward the pile of Silver Giants.
Soon after, a series of slightly unsettling crunching sounds echoed through the air.
Akira glanced at Steelix, who was eating with great relish, before shifting his gaze to the others who were busy studying nearby.
Jin's cavern was vast, but the items inside were sparse, making it feel particularly spacious.
The most prominent objects inside were roughly three things.
First was the throne embedded with all kinds of glittering gemstones.
Even in the dim surroundings, the throne stood out, adorned with radiant jewels.
Second were the tables and chairs made of stone.
Though crafted from hard rock, they had already been destroyed by the aftermath of battle.
These furnishings might have been Jin's own idea.
Or perhaps they were modeled after the Bone Tribe's furniture during the initial invasion.
Aside from the throne and the stone furniture, the largest remaining feature was the assortment of miscellaneous items piled in the corner.
It seemed Marshadow, Tyranitar, and Jin had deliberately avoided damaging this area during the fight.
As a result, aside from a layer of dust, nothing here had been affected.
This place boasted the largest scale and variety of items, with all sorts of miscellaneous goods piled together.
The most eye-catching among them was a small heap of Gemstone Power.
Although Jin had devoured the majority of it in his explosive rampage, a few pieces remained here.
Even coated in dust, the dazzling brilliance of these gemstones remained undiminished.
Utterly extraordinary.
Ging slowly crouched down and picked up a smaller piece of Gemstone Power, examining it closely.
None of these gemstones were small—an average person couldn't even grasp one fully in their hand.
As he gazed at the crystal-clear, radiant gemstone, Ging's first reaction was one of awe.
This was beauty in its purest form!
Holding it in his hand, he glanced around before murmuring:
"Tsk, tsk, tsk… what a stunning diamond. It might just be the most beautiful thing I've ever laid eyes on."
"Even though it looked gorgeous from a distance, seeing it up close like this really lets you appreciate just how breathtaking it is."
As Ging held the gemstone, its pristine surface reflected his own image, its facets acting like smooth mirrors.
Beside him, Beyond stroked his beard but didn't reach out to touch the gemstone. Instead, he sighed with emotion:
"Indeed. Even the so-called Seven Wonders of the World pale in comparison to these diamonds."
As a collaborator of the Kakin Empire and one of the top powerhouses across the six continents, Beyond was confident he had witnessed the truest beauty the world had to offer.
The Seven Wonders of the World represented the pinnacle of beauty across the six continents.
Beyond those, there were other exquisite sights—like the rose grapes used to make wine.
Each grape possessed the texture of a flawless ruby, utterly magnificent.
Yet despite having seen so much beauty, nothing could compare to these diamonds.
Every form of beauty had its own unique characteristics.
Take, for example, White Fire—one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Though called "fire," White Fire wasn't actually flames but a type of fish.
These fish dwelled in the deep polar seas, their bodies capable of burning like oil, producing a stunning white flame while still alive.
It was said this white blaze was truly, perfectly white—
A purity surpassing anything else in the world!
Unfortunately, these fish were incredibly difficult to catch and even harder to keep alive.
Once dead, their bodies would rapidly decay.
Only a handful of fortunate souls had ever witnessed the beauty of this ultimate white—
A mesmerizing white flame burning in the abyssal darkness.
Thus, these fish were named "White Fire," embodying the concept of "ultimate whiteness."
That was the essence of their beauty.
Another example was Scarlet Eyes, also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Scarlet Eyes referred to the eyes of the Kurta clan.
When their emotions ran high, their irises would shift from brown to a vivid red.
If they died in this state, the crimson hue would remain forever.
If White Fire's beauty lay in its whiteness, then Scarlet Eyes' beauty was defined by its red.
Perhaps not the absolute pinnacle of red, but a breathtaking, unimaginable scarlet unlike any ordinary hue.
And these diamonds, much like the Seven Wonders of the World, possessed their own unique beauty.
A radiance akin to the shimmering stars in the night sky!
This brilliance wasn't merely white—it was an immaculate white interwoven with countless silvery specks.
Upon closer inspection, one could even discern traces within the diamond resembling the dazzling streaks of a galaxy.
This beauty was more than enough to captivate them.
"Indeed, it's even more stunning than the Seven Wonders of the World."
Ging said with slight intoxication, then suddenly thought of a certain muscular little girl and couldn't help adding.
"If Biscuit were here, she'd probably have stars in her eyes and pounce on these diamonds immediately."
After a pause, Ging added: "And she'd be drooling like a problem child while doing it."
Biscuit... that senior-level practitioner of the Shingen-ryu school...
Pariston, standing nearby, glanced at Ging while silently recalling the woman named "Biscuit."
Truth be told, Biscuit had left quite an impression on him.
Not just because she was a disciple of Chairman Netero's Shingen-ryu school, but also because of her unique... style.
She was a brawny middle-aged woman more muscular than most men.
Yet through her Nen Ability, she maintained the appearance of a little girl, pretending to be youthful all day long.
Her hobbies were said to be handsome men and gemstones.
Akira walked up to Ging and chuckled: "Biscuit? I think you're underestimating her reaction."
"From what I know of Biscuit, if she actually saw these diamonds, she'd probably be frozen in place."
"She'd completely stiffen up like she'd turned to stone, just staring at these gems."
Hearing this, Ging burst into laughter:
"Hahaha, you're absolutely right! Faced with such impact, she'd definitely be stunned speechless."
After patting Ging's shoulder, Akira turned his attention elsewhere.
While the Gemstone Power was the most eye-catching item in this corner, that didn't mean other things here were unimportant.
The place resembled a storage room filled with various odd items, the largest being some kind of mechanical device.
Its surface occasionally shimmered with light, indicating high-quality materials, though its purpose remained unclear.
Pokedex Ability activated!
Bone Forging Table: Through long experimentation, the Bone Clan developed methods to utilize ores.
This forging table was their tool for crafting items, itself made from various rare minerals.
Even after many years, the table remains functional, though no one currently knows the forging techniques.
...
A forging table?
Akira was momentarily surprised, as he hadn't considered this possibility given the table's unusual shape.
He'd assumed Jin kept it here simply because of its material quality.
But perhaps that was exactly the case.
Without the Pokedex Ability, Jin might not have known this was a forging table.
Most likely he just recognized it as something special and left it untouched here.
As the Pokedex stated, with the Bone Clan extinct, no one would know how to use it anyway.
After some thought, Akira decided to give it to Meowth - he had no use for it himself.
Maybe Meowth could figure something out.
Times like these made Akira appreciate having an inventor Meowth, especially one with such "hacked" talent.
Among his many Pokémon, most specialized in combat, while versatile talents like Meowth were rare.
Thus, whenever he had useless but valuable items, he'd hand them to Meowth for research.
Apart from this rather large forging table, there were some tools of the same material scattered nearby.
Some tools resembling pliers and hammers were likely meant to be used together with the forging table.
I'll have Meowth pack them all up later.
Then, Akira turned his head to look at the Stone Wall before him.
This Stone Wall was different from the others, adorned with various colors as if depicting something.
When he first entered, he had already been curious about what was painted on this wall.
The painting was quite large, sprawling across the Stone Wall, especially with the use of several colors, making it even more vibrant.
The reason it could be called a painting was that Akira could still make out what was depicted on it.
Otherwise, it would have been more accurate to call it graffiti.
The mural bore many mixed traces, clearly indicating the artist's lack of skill.
Yet, it was still possible to discern what it was!
Muheer crossed his arms, his gaze steady as he studied the painting, lost in thought.
"Can you see it?"
Akira approached Muheer, scanning the expansive mural.
It had to be said, there was a unique beauty to it.
Muheer nodded and replied, "Yes. If I'm not mistaken, this is a map!"
"Centered around this rocky area, extending outward in all directions!"
Muheer's voice drew the attention of the others, who gathered around to hear his explanation.
Muheer extended his hand, pointing to the left side of the mural:
"The dominant color here is green, followed by purple, yellow, and then a large expanse of blue."
"At the same time, though it's quite blurry and poorly drawn, you can still tell that the purple section depicts a forest."
"Clearly, the left side of this map represents the route we took after coming ashore."
"First the ocean, then the desert, the purple forest, and the grasslands."
"There's even corroborating evidence—in this grassland terrain, a red circle is deliberately emphasized."
"Inside this red circle is an abstract, dark green figure."
At this point, Muheer paused, unable to help recalling that eerie enemy from before:
"The creature in the circle has a sinister smiling face, clearly the same treant we encountered before."
"This not only confirms that the left side of the map shows our incoming route but also highlights another key point."
"Namely, creatures that require special attention are circled, as if to deliberately warn us."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, finding Muheer's reasoning sound.
Normally, if you wanted to mark something on paper, drawing a circle was a common method.
Muheer gave a slight nod, then his gaze sharpened as he turned his attention to the other side, his tone grave.
"However, the circles aren't the only thing to pay attention to—we must also focus on the colors!"
"If a red circle signifies something to be wary of, then what does this white circle here mean?"
As he spoke, Muheer pointed to the right side of the mural.
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