episode_0066

“Haha! I didn’t know that I would have to live with a warrior on a ship. Even though it is not my ship, I will take you comfortably to the East!”

“Thank you for your assistance. However, I would like to ask you one more thing, is it okay?”

“Anyway, this is a request from a warrior, and as long as you don’t ask me to lend you money, I can do anything!”

Life is possible, but money is not.

After all, the village had disappeared and there was no way they had any money.

I think I need to prepare a lot of money for repairs before I leave.

“I want to hide my identity, so please call me by a title other than warrior.”

“There’s something going on! Okay, then is there a title you would like?”

“You can call me Ryan.”

Since I never spoke my name in Eastern countries, I had no problem being called by my real name.

However, he did not want to be known because the title of warrior was good for stimulating the powerful in the eastern countries.

If the Western Continent looks up to its warriors, the warriors of the Eastern countries are merely good test subjects to understand their capabilities.

This is a region where meritocracy is much more prominent.

That is why Hibana, who was neither royal nor even human, was able to become the ruler.

If she was good at scheming, she would have taken control of a country in a state of war.

Hibana has long been a yodo who boasted exceptional knowledge about war and politics.

For people who cannot hear the sound of a sword, it may just be a sword with excellent performance.

“Yes! Then, I will spread the word to other sailors so that they can call you by the title you mentioned.”

“Thank you.”

Camille, whom Alfred recommended, was a person with excellent insight and intelligence.

After all, a capable head deacon would not have become a sworn brother with a dishonest person.

I rested my arms on the railing and looked out at the vast sea.

It was all blue, but the sunlight was reflecting and the sea surface was shining beautifully.

Since I was going to get sick of it for a while, I decided to enjoy the first impression.

“You were here. Rihanna!”

I thought my request had already been conveyed to everyone, but it wasn’t a sailor.

A haughty yet deep voice.

The person with this voice on this ship… No, there was only one sword.

“Alayna, what’s going on?”

“Are you really planning to head to the East?”

“We’ve already left, but is that sound again?”

“It’s not too late! All you have to do is turn the bow now!”

“That’s it. Because I have already decided to go to the Eastern Country. I explained the reason earlier, right?”

“Isn’t that Scathach’s responsibility? Moreover, even if the Eastern Kingdom asks us to exterminate the dragons, our Holy Kingdom will not follow that order! If they use that as an excuse to start a war, I will fight back!”

“How are you? Even if you do, other kingdoms may have different thoughts than you. Other kingdoms around the world may see this as an opportunity and try to take over your holy kingdom.”

“At that time, just fight back with all your might!”

“You’ll be fine, but only the people of the Holy Kingdom are dying. There is a way to avoid starting a war with me, so stop talking about it.”

“Ugh… !”

To be honest, there is no need to go to an eastern country.

I wonder if it would make much of a difference if Hibana took control of the Western Continent after the alliance of kingdoms and the dragons came together.

However, we also had a connection during this trip, and we couldn’t ignore Stella’s euphemistic request.

Personally, I am also curious about how the Eastern countries developed.

As it is a place with amazing natural scenery, it is also a suitable area for recreation.

“More than that, why were you on the boat? Shouldn’t we take a look at the Holy Kingdom?”

“Of course it’s because I’m worried about Rian!”

“As I said before, Hibana… … .”

“Actually, Hibana doesn’t care that much. Even though he has a sinister personality, he won’t harm you or anything like that. Wouldn’t you rather be treated like a VIP?”

“Then what are you worried about?”

“Didn’t you hear from the knight’s lieutenant? Recently, I heard that the waters between continents are unstable.”

“Uh… … .”

After listening to it, I think I’ve heard a story like that before.

So you said there were few ships coming from the eastern countries, right?

“Do you know why Maxwell, whom Ryan had been chasing for so long, failed in trade?”

“Could it be that the unstable sea area was the cause?”

“Yes, excluding him, more than a dozen ships have already sunk and disappeared. And maybe it’s our turn next.”

“But, Hibana came safely from the Eastern Country to the Western Continent to see me, right?”

“That treacherous woman would have used some kind of trick or found a safe area known only to her and crossed over.”

It was such a straightforward opinion that it could not be refuted.

Since he is the ruler of the Eastern Continent, there will be an abundance of top secrets that others do not know, and among them, there are likely to be sea secrets.

On the other hand, we who set sail without any measures were perfectly suited to become food in the sea.

Would it be better to turn the bow now?

“Do you now realize how reckless you are?”

“Yes. I can’t help it, but I’ll plan on traveling to the eastern countries next time… … .”

Kuung-!

Just as I was about to tell Camille to go back and find her.

The bow hit something, causing a loud noise and shaking.

As I looked ahead from the deck out of anxiety, I saw that the water, which had been so calm, had suddenly started to become strong.

A whirlpool arose and the ship crashed into the reef.

Fortunately, it wasn’t drilled too hard and there was no hole.

However, it was expected that if it was completely sucked into the vortex, the ship would be completely destroyed, not a hole.

“If you get sucked into the ocean current, it’s the end! By rowing the starboard oar, we get out in one go!”

Camille’s instructions were heard from afar.

He also seems to have read the situation quickly and made a decision.

There was nothing I could do, so I had no choice but to trust his sailing skills.

[Owner.]

“Why are you calling me?”

[I have a clever idea. If the current is a problem, the owner can cut it down!]

“What nonsense does that make… … Maybe we won’t lose?”

Humans go against nature.

It was an absolutely impossible story, but a little rebellion was not impossible.

Even if you can’t cut down the entire sea, you can make the swirling ocean currents calm by cutting them down with your sword.

When I saw the possibility, my body moved on its own.

I walked on the severely shaking deck and headed to the top of the ship.

At the same time, he took out Stella from the scabbard.

“Because it is so large, it may be handled somewhat roughly.”

[I have a suggestion!]

“What suggestions?”

[I think it would be less burdensome if we also swung the sword behind us!]

“If you are behind it… … .”

Crack-!

When I turned my head, I saw Alaina biting her nails with her teeth.

I was looking at Stella in my hand with jealousy and envy.

Certainly, using it in conjunction with Alaina will ease Stella’s burden.

However, I didn’t understand it.

I strongly hoped that my previous swords would be used with more care.

On the other hand, Stella tried to tie me up with another sword and gave me a chance.

Even when an opportunity arises to work independently, he tries to share.

At this point, I couldn’t help but have doubts.

“Stella, you can’t believe it… !”

[hmm! It looks like my deep intentions were discovered by the owner!]

“Do you like Netorase?”

[…] … Owner, you idiot.]

“No?”

[Okay, let’s quickly pick up the holy sword! I won’t do anything alone!]

I could tell from Stella’s voice that she was very upset.

Having failed at reasoning, I sheepishly scratched my cheek and followed Stella’s words.

“Alayna, I’m sorry, but can you lend me some help?”

“Yes? Does that mean you want to use me?”

“I feel uneasy with just one sword. It’s okay to refuse if it seems difficult.”

“Oh, no! I don’t have any problem! A thousand times… No, it’s okay to swing it 10,000 times!”

“I’ll only swing it once. So come back here and be your real self.”

“Yes!”

Alaina, who consistently displayed an attitude of concern and jealousy.

Even though he looked dumbfounded at my recommendation, he burst into laughter.

She approached me with light steps even on the shaking deck, took the form of a sword and entered my hand.

[How do you feel? The cool and heavy sensation you felt for the first time in 8 years!]

“Are you saying that with your own mouth…? … . Well, it’s not bad.”

[Please take care of me.]

[Hmm… ! There is nothing we can do about this situation. This is a special alliance.]

[Temporary alliance. When it’s over, you’re the one to leave!]

[Tsk… !]

“Please, I’m a little crazy, so let’s argue later.”

He grabbed Stella and Alaina with both hands and drew strength from his dantian.

I imagined a slash that would push the sword’s capabilities to its limit and cut through even the frantically swirling ocean currents.

An image of how it would feel to swing a sword came to mind, and I pulled back my dual swords.

Just before I crossed my swords and unleashed my sword energy, water suddenly gathered in the whirlpool grabbed my arm and pulled me in.

“Uh… ?”

Because it was so sudden, I couldn’t even respond properly.

In the end, the sword energy that was supposed to go to the sea soared into the sky.

The dark clouds were split in half and sunlight streamed through the gap.

Although it was a spectacular view, the time to enjoy it was short.

Before I could properly appreciate it, my body was dragged into the sea.

And in the sea I was sucked into, mermaids, which are hard to find, surrounded me.

“He’s a human male!”

“Of all the men I’ve seen so far, he has the most positive energy… !”

“Then you must sing very well, right?”

“He will definitely show off a voice that will make everyone shiver!”

Mermaids cackling and having fun.

As I heard through rumors, mermaids were a species that loved singing.

By the way, what is the relationship between sheep energy and singing skills?

Just as I was wondering, I heard the cries of mermaids.

“Only two song pockets!”

“Whoever gets it first is the winner!”

Mermaids moving freely even in rough sea currents approached me.

Then he grabbed my pants and tried to pull them down.

“Let go of this! You say I have to take your song bag?”

“If you have two, you might as well give one!”

“Of course we plan to take it all!”

Song bag?

What on earth are these mermaids talking about?

I couldn’t understand it, but when I mentioned Yang Qi or the two pouches on my lower body, there was only one thing that came to mind.

Capsicum, commonly known as testicular sac.

It looks like the crazy mermaids are planning to make me a eunuch.

[Are you crossing the line?]

[I can’t hand over the owner’s mulberry! You fish heads!]

Why do I want to cover Stella’s mouth more than the mermaid approaching me?