Standing on the bow of the Holy Gryphon, looking at the calm blue sea ahead, Lord Kane could not remain calm in his heart.
No one understands the significance of this voyage better than Kane. Once the route to the Elf Country is explored, the trade between the two places will be liberated from the control of the Chamber of Commerce, and the majority of nobles will benefit.
, able to minimize losses during the trade process.
On this voyage, Kane received support from within the country. Those special beings with prominent status came for this purpose. For this, Kane was naturally grateful.
Everything went smoothly in the first half of the journey. With a large number of priests on board, there was no need to worry about the safety of the voyage even in heavy rain. But Kane knew in his heart that the rest of the journey would not be so easy to pass.
In order to explore the best path to the kingdom of elves, the Holy Griffin needs to pass through a special sea area accompanied by death.
Directly connected to this sea area is the kingdom of the dead, and it is the biggest obstacle to direct trade with the elven kingdom on land.
It was difficult to travel on land, so in the end we had to move our trade methods to the sea. Even so, the kingdom of the dead still deeply affects everything, including the sea area in front of us.
Mist began to spread over the sea, covering everything in the distance, but it did not give people a feeling of moisture. There seemed to be huge shadows constantly passing through the fog, but when the ship approached, nothing could be seen.
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"Captain, we have officially entered the Sea of Curses. From now on, we may encounter many abnormal events."
The old man stared intently at the huge book in his hand, as if he wanted to find out what he believed in from the content recorded in the book. The person who said this was the explorer on the side.
There was no need for his reminder. Kane had already confirmed this when the mist appeared. This kind of mist that can reduce all perceptions and block sight at the same time is the iconic thing in the Sea of Curses.
The Cursed Sea, which is close to the Kingdom of the Dead, is an obstacle that they must pass through on their trip. The various unknown creatures that exist in it have long become a nightmare for all ships. Even experienced captains are unwilling to do so under any circumstances.
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Compared with the various anomalies that may be encountered in this sea area, what Kane cares about most is how to plan a feasible route here.
A large number of priests exist on the Holy Griffon. Kane naturally does not need to worry about what problems will arise during this voyage. The real difficulty is how to establish the correct route so that all ships sailing along the route in the future will avoid it.
Open unknown dangers.
This is a problem that the Holy Gryphon, as an explorer, must solve. At the same time, it is also the real reason why those distinguished beings appear on the ship.
Not long after sailing, an intoxicating and faint song sounded on the sea. The syllables of unknown content were like a girl whispering softly.
When the singing first appeared, many sailors on the ship thought it was auditory hallucinations caused by not seeing a woman for too long. Only a handful of experienced sailors understood what the appearance of the singing meant, and began to search frantically from all around.
I tried to plug my ears with something, but it had no effect.
The existence of the song penetrated the barriers of all things. Whether it was the deck or the cabin, everyone heard the song clearly. The song that appeared directly in their hearts made them lose all their previous thoughts and became intoxicated. For sailing ships, crew members in this state are undoubtedly extremely dangerous. The crew members who were working on the mast fell from above in a daze. Many crew members who were deeply tempted by the sound even moved towards the deck.
Walking to the edge, it seems like you will jump off the next moment.
Priests with a firm mind can reduce the impact of singing on themselves, but they are not much better. They have to resist the effect of singing with all their strength and cannot maintain the spell for a while.
The only person who was not affected by his own ability was perhaps the high-ranking priest at the bow of the ship. He saw everything around him and a cold snort came from under the invisible robe.
As the high-ranking priest raised his hand, a strong light flashed by. Although the singing did not stop, the surrounding crew members had regained their clarity.
The singing continued to ring in their ears, but this time, it could no longer have any impact on them.
Under the rapid sailing of the ship, the chanting gradually decreased, and soon nothing could be heard. However, this experience has long been deeply remembered in the hearts of all crew members.
"Captain, we should have just encountered the Kraken."
The master draftsman on the side put a warning symbol on the map for this area to indicate the danger of this area for subsequent voyages. The person who said this was the explorer on the side.
As a captain, Kane was also affected by the singing due to his low rank.
In the illusion caused by the charm of the song, Kane saw the woman he admired. She had a tall figure and a strong body. The sea breeze blew all year round, leaving some traces of erosion on her face, but it also added to her appearance.
She has a special temperament, which is the charm of the sea. She is the former legendary pirate and hero Sylvia.
If it hadn't been for the timely interruption of the high-ranking priest, under the charm of the illusion, Kane at this time would most likely have fallen into the sea and eventually been lost in the sea of curses.
The explorer on the side was wearing a talisman that shone brightly, preventing him from being affected by the singing.
At this time, Kane set his sights on the explorer. What Kane cared about more than this was the words from the explorer.
As a consultant on this voyage, shouldn’t we give a warning first when we sense that something unusual might happen? What role can we play in reporting what has already happened to ourselves?
Because of this, Kane has deep doubts about the explorer's strength.
Kane had also heard the rumors about the Kraken before, but before that, he was more of a story told by a bard. At this time, such a major event happened that could be recorded in the logbook. Kane
Naturally, I will no longer doubt the authenticity of the Kraken.
Sighing deeply and putting aside the things in front of him, Kane once again recalled the Sylvia he saw in the dreamland of singing.
Life at sea is always full of togetherness and separation. Kane has made up his mind that when this mission is officially over, he will return to the western seas to suppress the rebellion there and never go on a long voyage like this again.