This chapter, titled "The Whale That Never Grows Up," is a special additional update for the million rewards.
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Speaking of the three penniless Grand Magicians, Liszt suddenly rembered the hand-drawn map, pointing towards the lost civilization ruins of an unknown race.
The map pointed to the seas near the coast by Roaring River Mouth.
When the three Grand Magicians found Yevich, since he was also penniless, they coaxed him into believing that this civilization's ruins might contain a vast amount of ancient treasure—Yevich took it for truth and prepared to finance their excavation of the ruins.
"Whether there is treasure, we don't know, but as an unknown marine civilization, we believe there must be extrely valuable knowledge left behind." This was the evasive answer Lars·Truth gave to Liszt when he inquired, as he also wanted to coax Liszt into searching for the treasure.
But actually, without his cajolery, Liszt would still excavate the ruins of the lost civilization of the unknown race.
Taking out the handmade map and looking at its three sections, he couldn't help but want to quickly return to his Black Horse Island—as successful location of the ruins with this map would definitely rely on the assistance of Sea Sprite Ake and Rainbow Whale Rose, or else diving would be a major problem.
"Could the unknown race actually be a race of sea sprites?"
No answer.
He put away the hand-drawn map of the ruins, no longer thinking about it.
Instead, he turned his gaze towards the sea, where Clear Water Sword Saint Yevich·Waterflower was trying hard to learn to swim. Being a landlubber, though he had Water Attribute Dou Qi, he wasn't very good at swimming. Set to take the position of captain of the Adventure Fleet, he went to the sea every day to struggle in acclimation to nautical life.
At first, he had to be fished out of the water by sailors several tis.
Now he could swim back to the ship himself and was gradually overcoming his fear of the deep sea: "I've grown to love the sea, its endless azure hues give great enjoynt of its depth and vastness. Although I arrived almost thirty years late, at this mont I've found true love!"
Yevich, fresh from swimming, made a passionate declaration of love for the sea.
However, by the afternoon, this declaration fell apart in haste, leaving only Yevich's hoarse roar: "My Lord, let back into the cabin; I don't want to stay on deck!"
The weather was clear in the morning, but by the afternoon it turned into a violent storm.
The huge waves slapped against the sea's surface, making the Sunset resemble a frail leaf, helpless against the force. The Sunset was equipped with a Water Calming Pearl and a Calming Wind Pearl, but Liszt didn't allow the captain to activate them because he wanted to scare Yevich, to see if he had truly fallen in love with the sea.
A mont later.
The Water Calming Pearl and the Calming Wind Pearl were activated at the sa ti, and the Sunset returned to calm. A hundred ters out at sea, tumultuous waves were still raging, but as they entered the influence area of the Calming Wind Pearl and the Water Calming Pearl, they gradually slowed down and settled. However, there were still so waves rocking the ship.
Many people who had never been on a ship before.
Like Alvin Eagle Sword and the three Grand Magicians, were vomiting profusely.
Yevich, originally with the robust physique of a Sky Knight, was not prone to vomiting. But after being locked out on the deck rolling about, he could no longer hold back, heaving over the side of the ship with "woah," "woah," vomiting out everything he had eaten at noon, his face turning pale.
Once he was cleaned up by several Retainer Knights and changed into clean clothes,
Liszt received him in the small tower building: "Yevich, the sea is so fickle, gentle one mont and cruel the next. Do you still feel that you've fallen in love with the sea, and want to live upon it?"
Yevich took a deep breath.
His answer was still firm: "Yes, My Lord! My swimming is poor, and I was seasick just now. The sea indeed has such a terrifying aspect, but I still wish to ride the waves. I once missed the opportunity to conquer dragons, and now I don't want to miss the opportunity to conquer the sea!"
Dragons and the sea... what's there to compare?
Liszt didn't understand Yevich's line of thinking, but since the man wasn't scared witless and was still full of fighting spirit, it showed the Adventure Fleet could be entrusted to him.
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The Sunset docked at the Port of Bull Hoof City on Iron Hoof Island on August 23rd.
The port was bustling, with ships carrying iron ore coming and going one after another. Stationed at Bull Hoof City was the Marquis of Quicksand City - Nesta Big Flower Hydrangea, the Grand Duke's big brother-in-law.
Upon receiving news of Liszt's return, Nesta personally went to the port to receive him.
"Marquis Nesta, thank you for coming to et , I am truly honored." Liszt perford noble etiquette with great grace.
Of course.
There was not the kind of devout ceremony that a minor noble would exhibit upon eting a great noble, but rather a more battlefield-oriented knightly etiquette, which skillfully circumvented the status gap brought about by their respective ranks.
Otherwise, a viscount like Liszt eting a marquis would have necessitated a level of ceremony that would have made him uncomfortable.
Nesta didn't mind this point.
Arrogance is a fault exclusive to the young.
He enthusiastically clapped Liszt on the shoulder, "So young and promising, young and promising! I've heard about you back in the country and I was itching to personally head to the Impact River Plain to witness your great battle with Marquis Nuta. The Sapphires have not seen such an excellent youth like you for a very long ti!"
Liszt gave a restrained smile, choosing not to respond.
Nesta imdiately took him by the arm and headed towards the nearby castle, "I've written to the Grand Duke about your affairs and he has praised you highly in his reply. It's a pity that his two daughters are already married, otherwise he would definitely have wanted them to marry you... But don't worry, my eldest granddaughter has just co of age, and you two could get to know each other."
By rights, Nesta's granddaughter was one generation younger than the Little Princess and so also one generation younger than Liszt.
However, status is not a major concern here; marriages are primarily considered based on whether the parties are well-matched and whether the union benefits both families.
As for female nobles, Liszt never held any expectations unless it was a cultivated relationship; otherwise, he would not easily accept—one must admit that the customs were too liberal.
He had his subordinates arrange for the Sunset's resupply.
Liszt only brought a few retainers, as well as Yevich and Emily, to the castle to attend Marquis Nesta's banquet. There were quite a few nobles attending the banquet, most of whom were from the Blue Blood Alliance nobility stationed on Iron Hoof Island, which for the mont was firmly in the grip of the Sapphire Family.
At the banquet.
Marquis Nesta didn't shy away from beating around the bush to inquire about Liszt's identity, quickly coaxing a lot of information from the "not so shrewd" Liszt, including details about the "sunken ship," "G.S.D instructor," "spiritual power," the "Ghost Swordsman," and the like. He realized that Liszt, basked in the glory of knighthood, had actually obtained the legacy of Arad civilization.
Whether or not they believed it, at least the atmosphere at the banquet was pleasant. Experience more content on My Virtual Library Empire
They flattered each other.
So much so that one could grow calluses from hearing it all.
No young noble lacking foresight ca to challenge Liszt— after all, since Liszt beca the youngest Sky Knight in the country, he had not encountered a single impudent young noble who dared to provoke him.
Being an earl's son himself and just barely making it into the ranks of the great nobility, plus his lack of enthusiasm for socializing, ant he t few young nobles. Most of the young nobles who did make the rounds were heirs of great families, trained in the art of hypocritical social tactics, and furthermore, most were only at the Earth Knight level.
How could they dare to challenge a Sky Knight, and the country's youngest at that?
And so.
The banquet ended amidst a joyful atmosphere.
Nesta still didn't let Liszt leave, but continued to chat idly with him, probing for more information about him while also subtly promoting his granddaughter.
Liszt was not interested in these topics; instead, he asked, "Marquis Nesta, do you know about Domain Knights? Marquis Nuta is one, and he almost killed . If his Dou Qi Domain hadn't been unstable, I'm afraid I would have had a hard ti making it back alive."
"A Domain Knight, you say..." Nesta murmured, organizing his thoughts.
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