Walking on the road, Colin's steps were brisk and he couldn't hide his joy.
The efficiency of Denglan Shipyard is higher than expected.
It was originally planned to be completed in half a month, but now it has been completed in only thirteen days.
While walking on the road, he inexplicably recalled the mood of picking up a car in his previous life.
The mood of lifting the boat... seemed to him somewhat similar.
But undoubtedly more excited.
After all, in terms of price and significance, this boat is much more important than the car in the previous life.
The Denglan Shipyard is not far from the hotel. They can walk to it and only need to cross two intersections and turn another corner to reach it.
I walked quickly along and soon reached the first intersection.
"Master?" Renee stopped, looked at him and asked for instructions.
"Yes." Colin nodded and understood, and ordered: "Go, remember to ask Maud to pack her things."
Renee nodded and walked quickly in the other direction of the intersection.
Colin, on the other hand, withdrew his gaze and continued to lead Demi and the employees of Denlan Shipyard forward.
He has packed everything into the storage ring.
If everything goes well, he wants to finish lifting the boat and set off directly from the dock at the Denglan Shipyard that is connected to the sea.
As for the fuel on board.
Denlan Shipyard also has coal for sale, and he also has a lot of coal stored in his storage ring...no need to worry.
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Ta-ta-ta--
On the other side, a guard wearing steel armor with golden patterns trotted along the street.
During the movement, the metal armors collided and rubbed against each other, making a clanging sound.
After a while, the sonorous sound gradually stopped.
He paused for a moment at the door of the hotel, raised his head and carefully confirmed that he had found the right hotel, then strode inside.
"This... sir, what can I do for you?" The waitress in the lobby on the first floor asked nervously when she saw his menacing approach.
"Is there a wizard staying in your hotel with a maid and a little girl?" the guard glanced at her and asked in a deep voice.
"...Yes!" The waitress thought for a moment and quickly replied respectfully.
In this world, there is no such thing as protecting guest privacy in hotels.
"Go and report to that lord that it is the Golden Knight of the Bananka School who wants to see you with news about the school." The Golden Knight said calmly.
He did not take off his helmet, but his voice was still clear, as if it was not blocked by the helmet.
"Okay..." The waitress nodded in panic and subconsciously agreed.
But soon her expression paused, as if she remembered something, and she stumbled and explained: "But sir, the wizard just went out not long ago..."
"Where did you go?"
"...I don't know, sir." The waitress shook her head.
They are just a hotel. If you ask the guests when they will return to the hotel and when they will leave, they may be able to answer the question.
But if you want to know where the guests went after leaving the hotel... it's a bit difficult.
The Golden Knight also knew this and did not continue to ask any more questions, but simply turned around and left.
He also has to ask and inform other official wizards.
…
"Are you satisfied with it?" the mustached salesman asked with a smile, pointing to the white ship moored on the dock next to him.
"Looks pretty good." Colin smiled lightly.
The exterior color of the Petrel is mainly white, and its streamlined body is as graceful as a dolphin.
"Let me take you up and take a closer look."
"Yeah." Colin nodded.
The mustached salesman stepped on the gangway on the side of the ship and led him step by step onto the Petrel.
The first thing that catches the eye is the huge white chimney located on the top of the front building of the Petrel, which is a necessary facility for ventilation and smoke exhaust of the boiler inside the ship.
Such equipment distinguishes the Haiyan from the modern yachts of the past, giving it a more unique temperament...a bit rough, but not too rough, and full of power.
Colin rubbed the white-painted steel railing.
In previous lives, steam engines had been replaced by internal combustion engines before they had developed to such a mature stage.
Such chimneys are rarely seen on modern small ships.
After all, an internal combustion engine using diesel gasoline as fuel does not need such a large smoke exhaust port...
Colin shook his head to chase away the memories.
The ship building above the deck has a total of two floors.
Down the chimney is the small captain's cabin, and below that is the living room.
The master bedroom, guest bedroom, and even some other functional rooms are located below the deck.
The deck of the Petrel is not the traditional yellow teak deck, but a layer of gray steel plate with anti-slip treatment.
It was empty at the moment, with no sofas, chairs, or parasols.
The main purpose of maritime ships in this world is safe navigation, and their comfort is naturally inferior to the pleasure yachts of the previous life.
Of course, he couldn't bring himself to have fun in the dangerous sea.
Just as he was about to go downstairs to take a look with the mustached salesman, an employee of Denlan Shipyard walked onto the Haiyan.
He stepped aside, revealing Renee and Maud.
"Master, Mr. Maude is here." Renee said respectfully.
"Lord Colin." Maud next to him also greeted Colin respectfully.
"Yeah." Colin nodded and looked at Maud.
He specifically asked Renee to ask Maud to bring everything.
But now it seems that Maude is only carrying a bag.
This is either because there are too few things, or because like him, he has a storage witchcraft.
Turn around and continue walking below the deck.
Maude walked forward and took the initiative to talk:
"Sir, I thought you would change your mind."
"……What's the meaning?"
Maude paused for a moment and said doubtfully:
"Didn't the adults of the Bananka School look for you?"
"Yesterday afternoon, for some unknown reason, the Bananka School issued a notice and began to actively recruit wild wizards.
Anyone who is a peak apprentice or above can join the Bananka School, and the best among them can also become a formal member of the school!"
"For formal wizards like you, it stands to reason that they should take the initiative to photograph someone to contact you..."
Colin did not ask in a hurry, but slowed down and turned his head to motion for Renee to come forward and listen to the explanation of the mustache sales.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! He came to the end with Maud.
"Did something happen recently when the Bananka School made such a big move?" Colin asked in a low voice with a calm face.
"This..." Maud frowned and shook his head and said: "Sir, I have been at home recently. I just finished digesting the power of the golden four-leaf clover and took the opportunity to advance to the intermediate apprenticeship. The news is a bit blocked... I have not heard of anything special.
things happen.”
Colin nodded, feeling a little strange.
After thinking for a while, he asked Maud next to him:
"Has the Bananka School ever recruited wild wizards like this before?"
"No, sir." Maude shook his head affirmatively, "I have lived on Bananka Island for almost sixty years, and I have never seen the school do this. In the past, it was difficult for wild wizards to join the Bananka School.
Ascend to heaven…”
"Hmm." Colin was even more confused. He couldn't figure it out.
It can be seen from simple logical reasoning——
The Bananka School recruits wild wizards from the island, apparently because they need more wizards.
Thinking the other way round on this basis, it means that the school lacks wizards.
But how come the powerful Bananka school suddenly lacks wizards?
His brows furrowed slightly.
Teng——
The sound of flames igniting sounded.
"...Are you saying that this stove does not need to be able to freely control the firepower and does not require fuel?"
"Yes, you can freely control the size of the firepower, but it doesn't require fuel. It's just that the fuel is magic stone. Of course, it doesn't consume much..."
In the distance, the mustachioed salesman was introducing the kitchen to Renee.
Colin withdrew his gaze and continued to think.
Generally speaking, if a school wants to increase the number of wizards, it will usually choose to train them from an early age.
Only wizards trained in this way can be considered members of the school.
Very few schools would choose to recruit wild wizards directly, and even if they did, it would only be a small amount.
After all, although this may temporarily expand the power, in the long run, it will do more harm than good.
Unless, something happens that requires more manpower...
For example, you discover a new island that needs expansion, or... you encounter some external crisis!
He inexplicably thought of the matter of recruiting him at the trade market Treyton six days ago.
as well as……
The skinny believer who was captured alive.
"Sir, the boat has taken you to the end. Do you feel satisfied?"
The mustachioed salesman suddenly asked.
Colin shook his head, came back from his thoughts, and stopped delving into it.
Now that he has left Bananca Island, no matter what happens on the island... it has nothing to do with him.
He looked up.
Although the thoughts are short, the reality has passed for a long time.
Now they have walked past the kitchen and arrived at the steam boiler room on the ground floor.
What you see is a neat and orderly cold-colored steel pipe. The mechanical gear next to it is shiny and shiny. A thin layer of lubricating oil applied on it makes it less rigid and more soft.
Although it has not been started yet.
But just by imagining, you can guess that when this mechanical heart is activated, it will definitely look shocking.
"Can."
Colin looked away and nodded.
"Is there anything else that needs to be modified?" the mustache salesperson continued to ask.
"there is none left."
"Okay, sir." The mustached salesman nodded, paused and then said: "Sir, do you have a fixed berth at the port? We can help you drive it over and park it properly...or you can also choose to temporarily park it.
It exists in Denlan Shipyard, and the temporary storage fee is one magic stone per day."
"No need, I already understand the operation of the Haiyan, let me handle it myself." Colin shook his head.
"...Okay, then I won't disturb you anymore." The mustached salesman left with understanding.
Colin also led Renee and others along the aisle, towards the deck, and finally arrived at the captain's cabin at the top.
"Have everything been dealt with?" He looked back and said to Renee and others behind him.
"It's done and I've brought everything with me." Renee replied, holding Demi's hand.
"I'm ready too." Maude quickly agreed.
"Well, get ready to go." Colin said, turning around, reaching out and pressing the light blue crystal fixed on the table to invoke magic.
Buzz——
A light blue light lit up, giving the entire captain's room a mysterious atmosphere.
"Welcome to Siren's Heart, Captain." A mechanical voice sounded in the captain's cabin.
This is not a tower spirit or the like, it is just a fixed witchcraft device that assists in ship control.
"Start the Haiyan and preheat the boiler." Colin said softly with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"Okay, Captain."
Click——
The ship's hull vibrated slightly, and the characteristic meshing and rotating sound of mechanical gears sounded.
And then.
The mustachioed salesman next to the dock said hello in the distance.
Keng——
The gray steel gate across the front of the Haiyan slowly rose, and white light poured in, brightening the originally dark dock.
After your eyes adjust, you will be greeted by an extremely open landscape.
The clear blue sky stretches as far as the eye can see, with only a few white clouds dotting it, while the deep blue sea is equally vast and boundless, with only a few ships inlaid in it.
Seeing this scenery, Colin couldn't help but exhale slightly and looked excited.
No further hesitation.
"Set sail!" he said solemnly.
Although his tone was calm, it could not conceal his anticipation and nervousness.
boom.
Under his command.
The steam engine roared suddenly, and the thick chimney on the top of the Petrel emitted wisps of black and gray smoke.
The paddle at the tail began to rotate slowly, and after a while, white water spray was stirred up.
The boat gradually started to move.
The breeze blew, and Colin turned his head to look back.
Under the dome of the steel-lined shipyard, the mustached salesman was respectfully standing by the dock and waving goodbye to them.
Viewed from a high place, the white petrel seems to be just like its name, a vigorous petrel flying from its narrow nest to the vast sea...
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An unknown sea area.
唳——
A white seabird chirped and landed on the white ship railing below for a short while.
For them, this boat is a rare place to stop on this endless sea.
Renee withdrew her gaze and stared at the sea on the side of the ship.
Not long after.
A figure gradually emerged under the sea.
The next second, the water burst out with a splash, causing a burst of water!
The seabirds resting nearby were frightened, flapped their wings and flew away.
The figure fell into the air under the influence of inertia.
Afterwards, it did not fall to the deck under the influence of gravity, but continued to float.
"Master." Renee greeted him.
Colin looked down at her and nodded slightly.
Maybe it’s because I face the same scene every day, and I always feel like time flies by at sea.
Unconsciously, today is already the fifteenth day since he left Bananca Island.
He controlled his body and slowly landed on the deck below, his face calm.
But deep down in my heart, I recalled inexplicably what happened after they left Bananca Island.
The next morning I heard a loud noise coming from nowhere.
Somehow he always felt that the loud noise had something to do with Bananca Island...
After all, in this world, perhaps only second-level wizards and above... or gods can cause such a loud noise, leaving aside factors such as the strangeness of natural beasts.
An unreasonable tension enveloped him, so during this period, he practiced harder.
So much so that he had already practiced the Oran Flying Submarine Technique he just bought to the point where he could cast it instantly.
I think it won't be long before the limit is exceeded.
Calculating carefully, it has been more than a month since he left Blackstone Island... His current strength has improved a lot.
With a thought, he summoned the gold paper.
Pale golden particles gather.
"Owner."
But Renee on the side interrupted him.
"Mr. Maude has something to ask you."
"Well...call him over."
He paused, nodded slightly, used a cleaning technique on his body to clean up the water stains, and then walked towards the living room on the first floor not far away.
Come to the living room and sit down.
Colin leaned on the soft sofa and carefully read the information on the gold paper line by line.
[Name: Colin Leonard]
[Level: Advanced Wizard Apprentice (3/100); Ultimate Great Knight (76/100)]
[Meditation method: Apprenticeship Circle Meditation Method 2↑(100/100); Solar Breathing Method 2(63/100)]
[Witchcraft: zero level magic: slightly; zero level magic: steel force field (23/100); arrow shooting (gold); high temperature tolerance 1↑(100/100); fireball 1↑(100/100)
); Swiftness 1 (76/100); Oran Flying Submarine (62/100); Detect Evil 1 (2/100); Purify Evil Energy 1 (3/100)]
In terms of levels, there are not many changes from before. They are still senior wizard apprentices and ultimate great knights.
It's just that the progress of wizard levels is slow...
It seems it’s time to break the boundaries again with the Circle Meditation method.
But he hesitated.
At the beginning, I didn't break the limit for the Circle Meditation method because I had limited magic stones, so I gave priority to breaking the limit for the talent.
After that, it was because I planned to learn more about the knowledge related to advancing to a formal wizard, and then weigh it up.
During this time, he was indeed studying the knowledge related to advancing to a formal wizard.
In general, in order to successfully advance to become a formal wizard, special pre-training is required. This pre-training is related to whether one can successfully break through to become a formal wizard.
The circle meditation method does not have this part.
This also means that even if he continues to break the limit of the circle meditation method, I am afraid that his strength will not increase qualitatively, and at most he will add some magic power.
Rubbing the smooth armrests of the brown leather sofa, Colin remembered another piece of information.
Previously at the auction house, the conversation between two other wizard apprentices made him understand that before formal wizards join the school, they need to consider whether the meditation method is suitable.
But wizard apprentices don't have to consider this.
Combined with the advanced knowledge learned recently, it can be seen that this is obviously because the wizard apprentice can also change the meditation method more freely.
Once you advance to become a formal wizard, you can no longer change the meditation method at will.
But, no matter what.
If he could rejoin a new school of thought, he would probably need to change his meditation method. There is no doubt about this.
In other words, even if he allows the circle meditation method to break the limit at this time, he may have to change the meditation method later.
He sighed.
This is really a waste.
Nowadays, the number of limit-breaking points required to break through the circle meditation method has reached one thousand... This is not a small number.
After weighing it, Colin decided to put it on hold for the time being, or to break the limits of high temperature tolerance and fireball first.
As for the circle meditation method, it is better to wait until reaching the Asian continent and clarify the specific situation before making plans.
After all, there is still more than half a month's flight to the Siya continent.
"Lord Colin."
After making these decisions, Maude just arrived.
He knocked on the door and shouted respectfully outside the door.