Chapter 241 Shipbuilder

Chapter 241 Shipbuilder

Seagulls cried and flew into the air, and white waves and sand appeared in the distance.

Mislongde (Gray Harbor) - It was built at the mouth of the Shue River in Shue Bay and has a history of more than 6,000 years.

The lord here is Cirdan the Shipbuilder, an elf who is suspected to have been born in the Age of the Two Trees and is older than any other elf in Middle-earth.

He is so old that he looks like an old man despite being an elf, which is unique in Middle-earth.

When an elf with infinite lifespan grows a gray beard and his hair turns silver, it means that he is really old, so old that he may have witnessed the history of all eras.

Including the withering of the two sacred trees, the battle between Morgoth and the Valar, the sinking of the west side of the continent, the rise and development of Sauron, and the final alliance battle...

And everything Levi has done recently.

"Welcome, the new legend Levi."

When Levi came to the gates of the Grey Havens, Cirdan the Shipwright came to meet him.

The elf was very tall, had a long beard, and looked very old, but his eyes were clear and sharp.

He looked at Levi, bowed slightly, and said, "It is an honor for you to visit me. I have been waiting for a long time."

"I was delayed by some things in the past few years, and I only found the time recently."

Levi dismounted and returned the greeting, handing the leash to the elf who had come with Cirdan to greet him.

He will take good care of the horse.

"No problem."

Kil'dan responded and shook Levi's hand.

Although he looks like an old man, his posture is agile and steady, and the muscles under his clothes are no smaller than Senger's.

This old man is no ordinary person.

Because he was so tall, even Levi had to raise his head when looking at Kil'dan.

He is at least two meters tall.

If such an elf took a big sword and rushed into a group of orcs with an average height of 1.45 meters, he would be truly invincible. With one swing, he could send a large number of orcs flying.

"This is not a good place to talk. Why don't we go to the hall and rest for a while?"

“That’s the best.”

In a dull manner, the two walked along the stone-paved road into the city.

This coastal city is planted with many birch and poplar trees. As the weather gets colder, the leaves of many poplar trees change color, making the roadsides golden.

Huigang also has a different kind of beauty.

The Lord of the Grey Havens and his guardian, Shipbuilder Cirdan, and (omitted) Wall Builder Levi walked around the city and took in all the sights.

When they reached the port, Cirdan couldn't help but look towards the west, his eyes full of longing and yearning.

“It’s hard to maintain your identity when you’re caught up in a group.”

"Valinor has everything I love deeply. Missing it makes me feel painful, but I can't go there, because I am guided by the Valar. Only when the last elf sails west, I will be there."

"I have been lingering on this earthly shore for a long time, but I still cannot see the end of this chapter."

"now…"

He looked at Levi.

Maybe it's finally coming to an end.

"Probably not too long." Levi replied casually.

But to Kildan's ears, these words had a deeper meaning.

"Thousands of years ago, when Lord Gandalf arrived at the Grey Havens, I gave him the Ring of Fire. Perhaps it could help him dispel his fatigue and ignite his hope."

"Now you are here, but I have nothing."

Cirdan withdrew his gaze from the sea and turned his gaze to Levi, saying, "If there is anything I can help with, please don't hesitate to ask."

“Yes.”

In front of the port, looking at the brand new white ship that had just been launched, Levi said:

"Shipwright Cirdan, I need your skills."

In fact, Levi called Círdan's name twice in this sentence just now. The word "Círdan" means "shipbuilder". Because he can build ships, he is called shipbuilder.

"At your service."

The golden and red light flickering on the sea surface illuminated the two people until only their shadows were left.

Círdan agreed to this.

In the autumn of 2948, a scholar from Roadside Fort recorded: The lord set out to the west and did not return for a whole month.

“It seems like he has never come back.”

The scholar muttered to himself.

But this time it's serious business.

['Shipbuilder' module has been added]

This month, Levi followed Childan and personally participated in the construction of a ship.

During the construction process, new modules are unlocked and many new recipes appear in the synthesis table, which are various accessories for the ship.

Rudder, anchor, measuring instrument, skeleton structure…

Looking at the new recipes he had learned, Levi felt deeply moved.

Entrusted with such an important task by the Valar, Cirdan's shipbuilding skills were undoubtedly superb. Even the navigation and shipbuilding technology of Númenor was taught by him, and his influence can also be seen in Gondor's fleet.

Crash——

The waves wash over the rocks.

An elf looked at the ship parts on the woodworking table with surprise in his eyes.

"Sir, this part is perfect," he couldn't help but say.

"Perfection exists only in Valinor," Cirdan corrected him.

However, when Cirdan came over and saw the part the elf was pointing at, there was silence.

It is so standard, it is absolutely in the most ideal state, there is no flaw to find.

What is this for? Is this still Middle-earth?

"This is the part that Lord Levi made."

"Well, that's normal."

Cirdan nodded.

"Where is he?"

"At the port."

After determining Levi's location, Kil'dan walked towards him without stopping.

A month ago, when Levi proposed to learn shipbuilding technology, Kildan immediately taught him personally and gave various explanations in great detail.

After all the basic knowledge and practice were completed, he gave Levi a small assignment: to try his hand at building a small boat that could carry 2-3 people.

"If you have any questions, you can always ask me."

After assigning the homework, Kildan said this, but although he said it, Levi never went to find him.

Could it be that this new legend is a relatively introverted person?

This was what Kildan thought at first, but when he saw the part made by Levi just now, he changed his mind.

Maybe it's time to go and see for yourself how this student's first practice is going.

Just as he was thinking, before he reached his destination, Kildan suddenly stopped and looked at the sea with a dazed look.

In the setting sun, a huge shadow was stretched so long that it even completely covered the nearby houses.

Cirdan took a deep breath and walked over.

"good afternoon."

Levi synthesized another part and said hello to Kil'dan.

"You came too early. The ship has not been assembled yet and cannot be started."

"It would be a good idea to come at this time tomorrow. By then I should be able to complete the last step and demonstrate it to you."

As he spoke, Levi stretched and patted the huge creature beside him.

"Vera bless."

Círdan finally recovered from his shock.

"I told you to build a boat to test your learning, but you..."

He raised his head and looked up, only to see a huge ship anchored next to Levi, which could be called a "flagship" even in Círdan's eyes.

(End of this chapter)

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