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. , which can minimize losses during the trade process.
During this voyage, Kane received support from within the country. Those special beings with prominent status came for this purpose. Kane was naturally grateful for this.
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 Griffon 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, the method of trade had to be placed on the sea. Even so, the kingdom of the dead still deeply affected everything, including the sea area in front of them.
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. .
"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 contents 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 symbol of 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. Get into it.
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.
There are a large number of priests on board the Holy Griffon. Kane naturally does not have 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 Griffin, 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 an auditory hallucination caused by not seeing a woman for too long. Only a handful of experienced sailors understood what the appearance of singing meant, and began frantically looking for things to plug their ears from all around, but to no avail.
The existence of the song penetrated the barriers of everything. 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 toward 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 abilities 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 was not interrupted, the surrounding crew members had regained their clarity.
The singing continued to ring in their ears, but this time, it had no 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 met the Kraken."
The master draftsman on the side put a warning symbol on this area on the map 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 singing, 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 beauty. She has a special temperament, which is the charm of the sea. She is the former legendary pirate and hero Sylvia.
If it were not for the timely interruption of the high-level priest, under the charm of the illusion, Kane 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 I give a warning in advance when I sense that something unusual may be encountered? What role does it play in reporting to yourself what has already happened?
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 had mostly regarded them as stories told by bards. At this time, such an important event happened that could be recorded in the logbook. Naturally, Kane would 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.
