Chapter 152: Miss Ghost wakes up, targeting [Cold Sea]! 【many years ago…】 There is a kingdom called "Turin" on the mainland. 】 【Although this kingdom has kings and nobles, the real power class is a group of knights whose duty is to protect the glory. 】 【One day, a couple in the Kingdom of Turin picked up an elf child who seemed to be seven or eight years old and could not speak. 】 Out of goodwill, the couple took the initiative to raise the child, provide him with food and shelter, and teach him common sense and knowledge. 】 The good times did not last long. Only the second year after the couple picked up the elf, the town where they lived was ransacked by a group of robbers. 】 Although the nearby knight family arrived in time and annihilated the robbers, the couple were still killed in the war. 】 【Fortunately, the knight who came with the army was a good man. He felt compassion for the helpless elf and brought him back to his family. 】 But the well-meaning knights didn’t know that this was the beginning of their family’s nightmare. 】
Since that day, members and servants of the family began to die mysteriously one after another. 】 "Believe me, one day, I will remove the curse of bad luck from you and let you live uprightly in the sunshine." Xia En stretched out his hand and placed it on An's chest. 【When the elf woke up again, what he saw was a new world submerged by the sea. 】 Over the next few hundred years, cities and countries were affected by war. Looking back, the Kingdom of Turin has become a huge empire on this continent. 】 【However, they are self-proclaimed glorious knights after all. They did not execute the elves privately, nor did they give the elves unfair treatment. They just handed them over to the knights of the round table in the kingdom in an attempt to solve this terrible curse. 】 While writing this, An's pen paused slightly, but soon he continued writing. Even through the thick armor, he could still feel the dull heartbeat. 【But where there is light, there is shadow. Even in the Kingdom of Turin, ruled by knights, there are a group of people who take a fancy to the power of misfortune in the elves. 】 They took the initiative to send the elves to countries hostile to the Kingdom of Turin, so that the elves could come into contact with the powerful figures and important nobles in these kingdoms. 】 He had guessed that Guo An's origin was not simple, but he didn't expect it to be so simple. “Ann, it’s not your fault.” 【At the same time, they began to train the elf into a knight. 】 【After experiencing these things, the elf orphans were naturally regarded as a scourge in the eyes of the family. 】 【Furthermore, the long lifespan of elves means that this tool can be used for a long, long time. 】 “And as long as you are alive, there is hope for everything.” 【The funny thing is that while people are using this forbidden power, they are also afraid of it. 】 【After realizing that his actions had killed so many tribesmen, the kind-hearted knight was in great pain, and was eventually found in his room, having committed suicide. 】 After reading all the content, Xia En fell into a brief silence.
【Every death of a big shot will cause domestic turmoil, and the Kingdom of Turin will take this opportunity to... launch a war! 】 But, since she has been treated like this, why would An still abide by the so-called chivalry and embark on the secret path of [knight]? 【In the end, the solution the knights came up with was...】 【The strange thing is that there is no connection between these deaths, it seems like a pure, unfortunate accident. 】 Thinking of this, Xia En looked at An and said very seriously and solemnly. After several investigations, they identified the source of the misfortune—the elf orphan who was brought into the family. 】 Xia En looked at the tall and silent An in front of him, and already had the answer in his heart. “This heartbeat is proof that you are still alive.” Like a drowning person, even a broken straw must be firmly grasped in the palm of the hand. On the other hand, treating yourself as a tool to serve your master, convincing yourself with "loyalty" and alleviating the guilt in your heart is also a helpless and self-protective method. 【With the help of this secret weapon, the Kingdom of Turin defeated several powerful enemies one after another and continued to expand its territory. 】 “Moreover, in my heart, you have never been a tool, but a living person with a will of your own.” The patriarch of the family did not believe that such a coincidence existed, so he asked the powerful people in the kingdom for help, and finally came to the conclusion that... they were contaminated with a "curse of bad luck"! 】 “It’s the people who are taking advantage of you who are wrong.” And, the Kingdom of Turin? Isn’t this the kingdom that appeared in the description of the scepter? 【For a time, the cloud of death hung over this knight family. 】 So, they didn’t even dare to let the elves embark on the path of the Mystics, and after the empire became hegemonic, they sealed the elves. 】 An wrote densely packed words on sheets of paper. 【If the story ends here, it might not be so bad. 】 Perhaps, in those years when she was used as a tool, An needed to grab something as a pillar for her soul. 【Some drowned and died by the river, some fell from heights, some suddenly fell into strange and serious illnesses, and some died after accidentally eating food containing toxins...】 He wrote unhurriedly, and Sean read it carefully. 【Put the elf in a special suit of armor to isolate the power of misfortune from the outside world. 】 “This is the promise from me, the captain of the Black Swan, your master, Shane!” An stood there in a daze, looking at Xia En in front of him through the helmet, and his vision gradually blurred. This was the first time he heard someone say such a thing to him. Inexplicably, his heart beat faster and faster, and he developed a feeling that he had never had before, and that he seemed to not have, and that was different from loyalty and awe.
At this moment, An suddenly felt a little lucky. It was precisely because of the existence of this armor that Xia En could not see his current expression... … … After such an episode. The atmosphere of the celebration banquet became more harmonious. However, while Xia En and the crew were enjoying the food and wine, a figure quietly appeared on the deck. “Ship, captain!” Joy was the first to notice this figure, his beautiful eyes widened, staring in a direction behind Xia En, and he stammered. “Look, behind you...” Xia En was startled. He turned around suddenly and saw a figure with bare feet and a blue robe floating towards the barbecue grill. Her feet did not touch the ground, and her body did not leave any shadow in the firelight. Xian Ge, who had just secretly drank a bottle of wine, suddenly jumped up and screamed when he saw this scene. “Oh my God! What a ghost—” Xia En reacted immediately and said in surprise: "Vivian, are you awake?" This beautiful figure is none other than the ghost lady Vivian who has been sleeping for more than a month! But at this time, the ghost lady didn't seem to be awake yet. There was suspicious liquid hanging from the corner of her mouth, her eyes were half closed and half open, her little nose was twitching slightly, and she was mumbling indistinctly. “It smells so good…so hungry…” Xia En looked at her expressionlessly. You're a ghost that doesn't even have a digestive system. What does it smell like? What are you hungry for? However, what surprised Xia En was that Vivian's body seemed to be much more solid than a month ago. Moreover, Joey and others could not see her originally, but now they have discovered her existence. Could it be that...she was recovering strength after sleeping for more than a month? “Vivian, wake up.” Xia En walked up to the ghost and spoke in a deep voice. “…Huh? Captain Shane?” Vivian's eyes gradually widened and she murmured: "Good morning..." Which of your eyes can tell it's morning? Xia En’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch, but he still waited silently for Vivian to wake up.
When the other crew members on the side saw this, they immediately understood that this ghost was probably also a crew member of the [Black Swan]. Joy asked inexplicably and with a little vigilance: "Mr. Captain, who is this woman?" “Oh, I forgot to tell you.” Xia En introduced: "Her name is Vivian, she is the owner of the previous crystal coffin. It is precisely because of her that the crystal coffin will return to the [Black Swan] again and again." He hesitated for a moment, but still did not tell the embarrassing experience of Vivian carrying the coffin back. At this time, Vivian finally came to her senses and said in surprise: "Huh? Why am I here?" Shaan: “…” Even though I had seen Vivian lying on the deck before, it seemed that I had underestimated how embarrassing this ghost was. But I picked it up on the boat, how can I throw it away? Let’s make do with it! It is worth mentioning that while Vivian was sleeping, Xia En had already bound her and unlocked a [Ghost Affinity] talent. It gave Xia En a little comfort. Xia En sighed and reminded: "Did you know that you slept for a full month?" “Only a month?” Vivian blinked: "I just said why I didn't feel like I had enough sleep!" “I was on that isolated island and slept for half a year!” “And speaking of it, one month is very short, right? It goes by in the blink of an eye.” Hearing this, Xia En's heart moved slightly. He had vaguely realized before that Vivian's concept of time seemed to be different from ordinary people's. Generally speaking, this is actually a characteristic only possessed by immortal species. The only immortal species that Xia En knows so far is the elf. Could it be said that Vivian was also an elf during her lifetime? Although Vivian does not have the characteristics of an elf, the existence of a ghost is inherently different from what it was in life. Not to mention, Vivian is still a created ghost. “That…Captain Shane?” Vivian didn't know what Xia En was thinking. She looked at the barbecue next to her eagerly and swallowed: "I'm hungry! Can I join your banquet?" Shaan was quite surprised: "Can you eat these foods?" In his understanding, ghosts don’t even have intestines and stomachs, so how can they eat normally?
“I think...it should be possible, right?” Vivian seemed a little unsure, but the food on the baking tray was exuding temptation. She used tongs to grab a piece of barbecue and stuffed it into her mouth. Then, under the astonished gazes of Xia En and other crew members, the roast meat slid down her esophagus after being chewed in her mouth. Immediately afterwards, the food seemed to be affected by some special force, continuously decomposing, melting, and finally disappearing. —Due to Vivian’s translucent body, this process appears unusually clear. “Can you actually eat it?” Xian Ge also said to himself in surprise: "I have never seen such a strange ghost..." Sensing everyone's gaze, Vivian raised her little head proudly, as if to say, "Humph, am I awesome?" What are you proud of? Xia En glanced at the ghost, exhausted both physically and mentally. His concentration is actually not bad, but for some reason, he always feels unbearable in front of Vivian. Despite the addition of a weird crew member, the celebration party went on smoothly. Shane also introduced the other crew members to Vivian. What is slightly noteworthy is that Vivian showed a strong interest in An, who was wearing armor, and kept asking questions. This seems to confirm Xia En’s previous conjecture. After having enough wine and food, Joey asked curiously. “Mr. Captain, after leaving the Sin Islands, where should we go next?” There are no famous large-scale underwater ruins in the waters near the Luosui Islands. Xia En only came here to supply and buy equipment. Now that the goal has been achieved, it is naturally time to leave. For this question, Xia En already had an answer in his mind. He took out a brand new nautical chart he bought from the auction, spread it out on the empty table, and pointed to a sea area near the north. "Our next destination is... the [Cold Sea] in the north!" According to the official division of the Federation, Duke Island, Silver Moon Island...and even the current Luan Sin Islands are all located in the [Sea of Tranquility] among the seven seas. As the name suggests, this is a relatively peaceful and peaceful sea area. The strength of the secret travelers on the islands and the alienated sea beasts in the sea ranks low among the seven seas. The reason why Xia En chose [Leng Liehai] as his next target. On the one hand, I want to encounter storms with different attributes to improve professional compatibility.
On the other hand, they want to avoid the limelight. —After attacking Duke Island and Silver Moon Island, both the Federation and the Blood Tribe have greatly increased their attention to the [Black Swan]. Indicates that it is uncertain when a fatal blow will be launched. It’s better to stay away from the edge for a while and develop in a humble way for a while. Of course, there is another important reason. The strength of this copy of [Coral City] can no longer keep up with Xia En’s strength. It is necessary to find a new leveling treasure for [Submarine]. Taken together, the [Lenglie Sea] adjacent to the [Sea of Tranquility] is undoubtedly the best target. “The cold sea…” Hearing this, Feiya looked thoughtful: "According to legend, it is a sea that is cold all year round." “There is a mysterious cold current that hangs over the sea all year round. From time to time, mysterious icebergs rise from the bottom of the sea and turn into land. They also become temporary havens and navigation marks for ships at sea.” “There are also strange glares, cold winds and sea fog, and the cold and harsh environment has led to a small number of residents on the islands there.” Joy also added: "By the way, I saw it in a book about geography..." “Before being flooded by the great flood, the area where the Cold Sea was was the territory where the elves lived!” (End of this chapter)