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Chapter 253 : The Adventuring Party’s Fantasies
Chapter 253: The Adventuring Party’s Fantasies
The instinctive fear stemming from bloodline caused the majority of the ordinary Goblins present to freeze up and move awkwardly.
Around Gauss, it was as if an invisible field of fear, specifically targeting Goblins, had formed.
Only a small number of elite-level Goblins could barely maintain their composure under this pressure.
Gauss's appearance instantly turned the tide of the battle.
Е n ŭ m̌ а́. і̌ d̂
With perfect timing, even a single straw could break the camel’s back—
Let alone the arrival of such a “giant presence” like him.
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The sailors quickly gained the upper hand in their melee skirmish with the Goblins.
「Kill!」
In the boarding battle between the ships, there was another critical factor.
Though the Goblins far outnumbered the crew of the Seagull, the area and space were limited.
Eṅ u̇m̀ а._ї d̂
The number that could jump onto the deck wasn’t as large as it appeared on paper.
Additionally, the other three members of Gauss’s team, along with the original captain Fern and first mate Layton, were all holding the front line and absorbing the first wave of fire.
So, for a short time on the Seagull, it was the humans—despite being outnumbered—who held the overall advantage.
Gauss cast a glance at the situation on the Seagull.
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His boots lightly tapped the deck, and then he leapt across the ship’s edge, landing steadily on the Goblins’ modified “mothership.”
The scene here was entirely different from that of the Seagull—far messier. The deck was piled high with all sorts of looted junk, rusted iron scraps, and decaying, moldy wood, with even several unidentified corpses lying about, reeking of a foul stench.
Еṅ ũ m̈а. і́d
More Goblins were crammed into this space.
They had originally been preparing to jump overboard, but at this moment, Gauss’s arrival threw them into chaos.
With a wave of his arm, several handfuls of clay flew out from his sleeve.
Magic activated.
The clay rapidly morphed in mid-air.
Clay Tiderunner Goblins, identical in form to the surrounding monsters save for their coloration, appeared.
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They were even more Goblin than Goblins themselves—stronger, more powerful, exuding a kind of beauty in their strength.
The Clay Tiderunner Goblins quickly snatched weapons from nearby Tiderunner Goblins and swung large blades mercilessly at their skulls.
「Waaahhh!!」
Soon, as the Clay Tiderunner Goblins began their slaughter, shrill screams echoed from the Goblins.
Gauss ignored the other ordinary Goblins—these creatures could hardly even scratch his defenses now.
His gaze swept over them and instantly locked onto the elite Goblins hiding at the stern.
Еn u̇ m̂ à.i d̃
To say “hiding” might be slightly unfair.
These more intelligent ones were observing Gauss—this ominous, nightmarish figure who had suddenly descended upon them.
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They were preparing to let their subordinates probe just what was so bizarre about him.
They hadn’t expected Gauss to summon even stronger kin, unleashing slaughter upon their underlings—while Gauss himself had set his sights directly on them.
The Goblin leader caught in Gauss’s gaze suddenly froze completely.
It felt like it had just been locked onto by some terrifying predator.
É ñ u m̌a. і d
Unease erupted from deep within its core, impossible to suppress.
In its vision, Gauss was shrouded in countless tendrils of dark, ominous energy.
That black energy pierced through the layers of air like tentacles, passed through its skin, its flesh and blood, and ultimately gripped its heart tightly—causing it to momentarily stop beating.
Even breathing became difficult.
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Fortunately, that strange magical force only lasted a short moment, and it quickly emerged from the sensation of suffocation.
But—
Еnǔ m a
He was gone!
The figure of Gauss, which had been in its line of sight just a moment ago, had vanished entirely.
It turned its head rapidly, searching.
No! No!
Where did he go?
The heart that had just been freed from a death grip suddenly began to pound violently again, almost leaping from its chest.
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And just then—
A sharp pain suddenly pierced the skin atop its bald, bare scalp.
It looked up.
Its vision was filled with a dazzling white light!
From high above, Gauss came crashing down, full force, enhanced by gravity that had been building up.
「Boom!!」
Е̇n um á
The fierce slash expelled all air around it in an instant.
「Swish!」
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With a downward diagonal cut of the White Falcon Swordsmanship, the strike sliced through the Goblin leader’s neck.
Dead!!
A spray of crimson. In the blink of an eye, the ambitious Goblin Pirate leader lost his life.
Perhaps this Goblin had once flaunted power, dominating other beings from atop this very ship.
Е̂ ň.um а̃ . і d̀
But faced with someone stronger—it had no chance of resistance.
「So weak…」
Gauss’s expression didn’t change.
「Slayed elite monster Tiderunner Goblin Pirate Leader *1」
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The opponent was even weaker than he had expected.
It was probably only around Challenge Rating 2–3.
Е̌ ň ümа
Or rather—he had grown stronger!
Having reached Tier 4, he now possessed power capable of temporarily contending with Tier 6 foes. Against monsters of this level, it was practically a dimensional suppression.
He turned his gaze to the other elite monsters.
No hesitation.
In the next instant, his figure vanished again.
This time, he didn’t employ a stealthy approach.
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He charged in like a tiger into a flock of sheep, straight into the midst of the Goblin group.
To ordinary people, these leaders were terrifying—but to Gauss, they moved sluggishly and were full of openings.
As for the piecemeal armor they wore—it crumpled like paper under his ferocious strikes.
「White Falcon · Repeated Peck!」
His figure weaved rapidly among the Goblins.
The Windchaser in his hand became streaks of white afterimages that the naked eye could barely follow.
W̊е̇ b̄n о̀ v̆ е̃ l̈ Еnüm̆ á
Each flicker precisely targeted a critical point on a Goblin.
Throat, eye socket, heart. —
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Wherever the blade reached, a body would collapse.
Some Goblins tried to counterattack, swinging down their heavy bone clubs—only to strike nothing but the afterimages Gauss left behind.
Without a doubt—this was a one-sided slaughter!
Terror spread like a plague through the Goblin ranks.
Ẅ ẽb̀ n̊ ŏ ṽe ľ Ӗ n̂ um а̄
Watching their leader and fellow chiefs fall like wheat under that swiftly moving shadow’s assault,
Their final shred of will to resist crumbled!
「Uwaaahhh!!」
「Aaaaah!!」
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Goblins screamed, dropping their weapons and fleeing toward the ship’s sides, desperate to leap into the sea and escape.
However, Gauss did not give them that final chance.
W̃ е̄b n̈о v̇ е l Е́ n ü m а
「Cloud of Daggers!」
Magic swiftly formed before him—a flurry of spinning daggers, like a deadly cloud, which Gauss pushed forward with a sweep of his arm. It surged ahead and instantly engulfed the Goblins trying to turn and run!
As a Tier 2 offensive spell, Cloud of Daggers was extremely effective in confined spaces.
Though the ship wasn’t technically a fully enclosed area, the spell still delivered horrifying results.
This terrifying “lethal cloud” rapidly advanced, and under the cutting of countless spinning daggers, the Goblins’ skin blossomed with fine slashes. After a brief delay, the wounds suddenly tore open, and streams of fresh blood gushed out in a frenzy!
「Splashhh!!」
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A rain of blood fell over the Goblin ship.
Scarlet blood quickly flowed recklessly across the deck.
Gauss released Cloud of Daggers successively in three different directions.
The attacks covered nearly 90% of the ship’s surface.
No ordinary Goblin could withstand the frenzied slicing of this lethal cloud engulfing the deck.
When Gauss finally lowered his arm—
Еñu mӓ .і̄d
The densely packed Goblins were nowhere to be seen.
Looking down—
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A thick, sticky layer of flesh and blood mixed with gore now covered the entire vessel.
On the other side, some sailors operating light ballistae to shoot at enemies in the sea had already noticed the massive commotion.
Following the sound—
Their pupils shrank sharply!
Е́ ṅù m̆ а
Not far away, that originally brown ship had become a blood-soaked, reeking vessel.
Everyone who laid eyes on it felt their minds convulse, instinctively overwhelmed by intense discomfort!
It was like a slaughterhouse.
What happened?
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Their eyes turned to Gauss, who stood firm at the ship’s stern.
Spotless from head to toe, Gauss formed a stark contrast against the hellish ship of blood and flesh.
Е_n̄ǔ m̄ а́ . i d
It was as if he were not the creator of this crimson hell, but merely a traveler passing through.
But if it wasn’t him—who else could it be?
「So… so strong!」
Only at this moment—
Did these sailors realize what they witnessed yesterday hadn’t been Gauss’s full strength.
Without anyone interfering, Gauss’s full power was downright terrifying.
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Even to the point where they themselves began to feel fear.
If Gauss were to unleash that same assault on the Seagull...
Would they be any different from those Goblins turned into pulp?
At that thought—
They couldn’t help but swallow nervously.
Gauss turned his gaze toward the sea.
Е n û m а̀
He was quite satisfied with the results of his Tier 2 spell Cloud of Daggers, now displaying its true power after his time training it—
But not yet content.
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At his command, the other Clay Tiderunner Goblins splashed into the water with a plop.
In truth, clay creatures corrode easily in seawater. Even if their chosen original hosts possessed swimming and diving capabilities, clay creatures were still not suited for underwater combat.
Thankfully, the magical energy of clay magic could temporarily protect them, forming a waterproof membrane on the outside at the cost of mana. So within a limited time, it was enough.
It might sound magical—but this was magic!
Ê ń_u̇ m̂a
Very soon, as the clay creatures entered the sea, the previously calm surface began to swirl with crimson blood.
The Kill Count on Gauss’s interface kept increasing rapidly.
Just now, the three Cloud of Daggers combined with the continued attacks of the clay creatures had killed nearly two hundred Goblins.
「Monster Kill Count: 5275」
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「Monster Kill Count: 5278」
「5285」
Е̃ñ ū m̀ а̊
And with the clay creatures continuing their underwater pursuit, the number kept rising.
Unfortunately, the Tier 3 spells he was currently trying to learn—Fireball and Fly—were not yet mastered. Otherwise, he’d definitely want to test them out.
Fireball, huh…
At that thought, he couldn’t help but feel a bit itchy with anticipation.
If even the Tier 2 Cloud of Daggers could achieve this effect in such a space, wouldn’t Fireball be able to sink the entire ship in one blast?
And even if not with one—surely with a few more?
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No more thinking—his fear-of-insufficient-firepower syndrome was acting up again.
He resolved to continue working hard on mastering Tier 3 spells once they returned.
The battle gradually drew to a close under the sailors and Arya’s group’s cleanup efforts.
The shouting and killing stopped, and the remaining Goblins were either eliminated or had fled by leaping into the sea, narrowly escaping the pursuit of the clay creatures, vanishing who knows where.
The sea returned to calm.
Aside from the noisy cries of Sea Chickens circling overhead and the sailors gasping for air, no other sound remained.
W è b̄ ňŏ v̂ е ľ Ё ṅüm̂а̃
Serandur was healing the wounded sailors.
The chaos of the battle just now had inevitably resulted in some injuries.
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Fortunately, there were no major casualties.
That was still thanks to Gauss—even though he hadn’t actively stepped in this time, his aura that weakened Goblins had still greatly helped the fighting sailors.
「Monster Kill Count: 5345」
Only a few hundred more to reach the next mini goal of 6000 kills.
Е́ n̊u m̆ а́ .і̂d́
「White Falcon Swordsmanship 1v2 (10/20)」
His proficiency with White Falcon Swordsmanship was also rising quickly.
Actual combat really was the best teacher.
Gauss also realized that as his strength improved, so did his efficiency in slaying monsters.
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More monsters per commission. Faster kill rates.
Even though he didn’t go out of his way to steal kills this time—
Ẇе.ḃ no v̄ еľ Еn ũ mа
Most of the kills were still achieved by him and his clay creatures.
Most sailors had now lost the strength to speak, staring blankly at the field of corpses surrounding them.
They had done it?
Slaughtered such a massive horde of Goblins?
Some sailors, after finally regaining their composure, couldn’t withstand the visual and olfactory shock, clutching the ship’s railing and violently vomiting.
「Captain Fern! The port side of the ship’s hull is damaged—some planks have cracked and it’s taking on water!」 A strong sailor came rushing over to report.
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Upon hearing this, Fern’s expression tightened instantly.
He quickly moved to the ship’s edge, leaned over, and carefully inspected the area struck by the Goblins’ mothership.
After the ships separated, a large, visible crack had appeared. As the ship rocked, seawater was slowly pouring in.
「Get a repair team together immediately—and steer toward that island to dock.」 Fern ordered decisively.
By this time, Gauss had already returned to the Seagull.
He stood near the ship’s edge.
Е̃n̊ ū m̄à
「Is the repair troublesome?」
「Not really. We’ve got spare planks and sealants on board, and an experienced carpenter. It just takes time.」 Though Fern felt pained by the Seagull’s damage, he didn’t show it in front of Gauss.
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Instead, he forced a smile and said:
「Mr. Gauss, haven’t you updated your Adventurer Badge rank yet?」
Fern may have been average in strength—but his perception wasn’t poor.
He could tell Gauss’s strength had surpassed what an elite Professional should possess.
Е́ n̂ um а̊ .і̊ d̃
And so—he finally understood.
Why this man was the team’s leader, rather than the Tier 5 Professional.
Though he did suspect—could it be that Gauss was already at Tier 5? Even so, his power felt too overwhelming. But at least Tier 5 was easier to accept than Tier 4.
「No. I’m just Tier 4.」
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Gauss replied truthfully.
「Hiss—」
Е n ǔ m̂ ӑ .і̊d
Fern sucked in a cold breath, the air temperature around them seemed to rise by several degrees.
His gaze toward Gauss became more solemn.
In this situation, being Tier 4 was even more terrifying than being Tier 5. The information revealed here— even he could understand some of it.
「Mr. Gauss, let’s head into the cabin to rest.」
His tone grew even more respectful.
Gauss glanced at him, paused in silence.
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He understood that, as he gradually revealed a part of his true strength, an invisible thick wall had silently risen between him and this elder brotherly figure who had been cheerful and talkative just yesterday.
It wasn’t hostility, but a kind of instinctive awe and distance when facing an existence far beyond one’s comprehension.
At its core, it was also a form of self-protection.
「Alright.」
Gauss replied calmly, his tone unchanged.
「I’ll go rest for a bit.」
W̃ еb̀ń о̊v́ е̄ l Ě nù m̃a
Mainly because he felt that by standing here—
Too many sailors were distracted watching him, making repairs, transport, and cleanup all clumsy and inefficient.
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Back in his room, Arya and Shadow followed along.
Only Serandur, acting as the medic, remained on deck.
「Didn’t expect there’d be so many this time?」
With no outsiders around, Arya spoke a bit more, unable to suppress a sigh.
Еń ǔm̄ ӑ . і d̃
「But those few leaders didn’t seem very strong.」
She had been paying attention to Gauss’s side of the battle from the Seagull, so she could roughly gauge the strength of the enemies.
「Maybe that’s just how it is at sea?」 Gauss wasn’t entirely sure either.
「After all, in this world, the vast majority of regions are ocean. Most of the seas are places humans haven’t even reached, while sea monsters can reproduce without restraint. In that case, maybe the number of low-level monsters is even greater?」
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Arya nodded.
「Maybe one day we can buy a ship too.」
Е n̂.um а. i d̀
「But we lack the manpower—unlike those adventuring parties with dozens, even hundreds of people.」 Gauss remained clear-headed and rational.
Whether coastal or deep-sea exploration, in the end only large-scale adventuring parties had a seat at the table.
As for small teams of a few people, they were essentially just tinkering at the edges.
「True.」 Arya sighed.
「I wonder how those adventuring parties operate?」
「That’s still a far-off goal, right? As a core member, your level can’t be too low.」 Gauss felt that forming an adventuring party was still some ways off for their current squad.
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If you lacked strength yourself, how would you attract others to follow?
Sometimes, potential and promise alone—those intangible talents—just didn’t cut it.
People are practical—especially followers, who only care about the present.
Only the strong can lead them to reap more rewards.
From Gauss’s intel, the core members of many large adventuring parties were at least Tier 10 and above in combat power.
He was still far from that.
Ẇ е bn о̆v̆ ĕl̀ Е̃_n ǔm̀ ä
But Gauss pondered inwardly—
He would definitely take that step one day.
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More members in an adventuring party made it easier to expand operations and continuously gather information.
And many trivial, non-combat affairs could be handled by others.
That way, he could slay monsters more efficiently.
Of course, the core team still needed to stay streamlined—too much bulk would hinder flexibility.
Eńum а̃. і́d̊
Only then could they move freely, take commissions in various regions, and adapt flexibly as needed.
The Seagull wasn’t too far from the island where the Tide Cave was located.
Before long, and just before nightfall—
The Seagull dropped anchor near a shallow reef, and the carpenters and sailors began emergency repairs on the damaged hull.
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Gauss and the others stepped onto the rough, sandy shore beneath the steadily deepening night.
「Awoooo!!」
Ѐ n ŭm̀ а̀ .ìď
From the high mountains behind them came the faint roar of a wild beast.
Clearly, this island was home to more than just Tiderunner Goblins.
In fact, Tiderunner Goblins likely didn’t even occupy a high spot in the island’s food chain.
「Be careful.」
Gauss gave his teammates a reminder.
「This island doesn’t seem that simple.」
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「Alright. Once the ship is repaired tomorrow, we’ll leave immediately.」
Fern nodded in agreement.
Better to avoid extra trouble. The commission had already been fulfilled, and the profit this time was more than plentiful. It was time to move on.
「Hss—」
Fern sucked in a sharp breath; the air temperature around them seemed to rise by several degrees.
His gaze toward Gauss became noticeably more serious.
Еṅ ú m̀ а . і d
In this case, a Tier 4 identity was more terrifying than Tier 5. Even he could comprehend part of the implications this revealed.
「Mr. Gauss, let’s go rest in the cabin first.」
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His attitude became even more respectful.
Gauss gave him a glance and fell silent for a moment.
He understood that, as he gradually revealed a portion of his true strength, this big brother-like man—still cheerful and fond of giving advice just yesterday—had silently erected an invisible thick wall between them.
It wasn’t hostility, but rather a kind of instinctive awe and sense of distance when faced with a being far beyond one's own understanding.
Ẃеbn̊ о̌ṽ е̄l Е̃ n̆_ũm̆ а
At its core, it was a form of self-protection.
「Alright.」
Gauss spoke calmly, his voice unchanged.
「I’ll go rest for a bit.」
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Mainly because he felt that just standing here—
Too many sailors were busy staring at him, and all the repairing, transporting, and cleaning work had become clumsy and sluggish.
Еn ǔmа . іd̈
Back in his room, Arya and Shadow also followed along.
Only Serandur remained on the deck as the medic.
「Didn’t expect there’d be so many this time?」
With no outsiders nearby, Arya spoke more freely, unable to help but sigh.
「But those few leaders didn’t seem very strong.」
She had also been paying attention to Gauss’s side of the battle from the Seagull, so she could naturally make a rough estimate of the enemy's strength.
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「Maybe that’s just how it is at sea?」 Gauss wasn’t entirely sure either.
「After all, in this world, the vast majority of areas are seas. Most of the ocean regions haven’t even been reached by humans, while sea monsters can reproduce freely. Under such conditions, maybe low-tier monsters just exist in even greater numbers?」
Arya nodded.
「Maybe in the future we can buy a ship of our own.」
「But we lack manpower—unlike those adventuring parties with dozens or even hundreds of members.」 Gauss remained clear-headed and rational.
Whether nearshore or deep-sea exploration, only those adventuring parties had the qualifications to play at the table.
Ӗǹ ů m а̂_.і̂ d
As for those few-man squads, they were essentially still playing around.
「True.」 Arya sighed.
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「I also wonder how those adventuring parties operate?」
「That’s a long-term plan, right? First, as a core member, your level can’t be too low.」 Gauss felt that the stage of forming an adventuring party was still quite a distance away from their current team.
If your own strength was lacking, how could you attract others to follow?
Sometimes, things like potential or promise—those intangible talents—just didn’t work.
Ӗ n̆ úm̊а̇ .ïd̂
People are realistic, especially followers, who only focus on the present.
Only the strong can lead them to reap greater rewards.
According to Gauss’s intel, the core members of many large adventuring parties were at least around Tier 10 in combat power.
He himself was still far from that.
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But inwardly, Gauss reflected—
He would definitely take this step one day.
Ёnu ḿа̀ .і d̈
More members in an adventuring party would help spread out the workload and allow constant information gathering.
And many non-combat trivial matters could be handed off to other members.
That way, he could slay monsters more efficiently.
Of course, the core team still needed to remain streamlined—not bloated.
Only then could he move freely, better suited for taking commissions across different locations and adapting strategies accordingly.
The Seagull wasn’t too far from the island where the Tide Cave was located.
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Before long, just before nightfall—
The Seagull dropped anchor near a shallow beach, and the carpenters and sailors began emergency repairs on the breach.
Gauss and the others stepped onto the coarse sand under the deepening night.
「Awooo!!」
From the mountain behind them came the faint roar of a wild beast.
Clearly, this island housed more than just Tiderunner Goblins.
Wĕ bnо v ёľ Éǹùmа
In fact, in terms of ecological hierarchy, Tiderunner Goblins weren’t very high up.
「Be careful.」
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Gauss reminded his teammates.
「This island doesn’t seem that simple.」
「Alright, once the ship is repaired tomorrow, we’ll leave immediately.」
Fern nodded in agreement.
Е ñu ṁӓ.
Less trouble is better than more. The commission was completed, and the rewards this time were abundant—it was time to move on.
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