Chapter 720: Girl's Journey
The girl's journey of pursuit officially began after she paid a high fee and boarded a large sailing ship bound for the Naples Islands on the west coast of the Federation.
There were many dangers during the journey. On the evening of the third day after entering the depths of the Endless Sea, when the ship passed the Dark Cape, a rare and huge tropical storm swept the night sky.
As the ship struggled forward in the raging waves, at the most violent moment of the storm, some unknown terrifying existence emerged from the deep sea and cruised under the ship.
At that time, the crew members, including the sixth-order guardian, were so scared that their legs went weak, and they had even started preparing suicide notes in bottles for themselves.
Fortunately, the unknown existence in the sea below did not do anything to the ship. It simply swam with the ship for a while, and then dived back into the deep sea.
Listening to the girl's story, Avis seemed to see the surging waves that were like dark mountains, the huge sea monster casting a deep shadow on the sea that was longer than the ship, and the expressions of fear and despair on the faces of the crew and passengers.
And the indescribable sense of security and emotion when you hold on until the storm is about to end and see the twin spires of the Temple of Light emitting a warm orange light in the night in the distance on the horizon.
"At that time, after arriving at the Naples Islands, I joined a small expedition team on the main island to catch silver tuna. We were going to go deep into the lightless sea on the northwest side of the islands to find the whereabouts of the city of origin [Yaina]."
Claire hugged her knees gently and leaned against a gray rock, with a look of reminiscence in her eyes.
“According to my research, Yaina was originally built on the Yar continent.
However, due to an unknown accident that occurred later, the entire city of Yaina, along with a part of the continent, split from the main plate of the Yar continent and fell into the depths of the Lightless Sea.
I separated from them halfway, and went deep into the Lightless Sea alone. According to the information on the relic chart in my memory, I arrived at the Forgotten Sea marked on the map.
There, in the sinking fog that appears every six months, the ghost ocean current phenomenon will occur.
It was a strange ocean current that gathered the souls of a large number of dead marine creatures. The grayish-white soul light was like the River Styx flowing through the human world.
If a living person touches it, they will be quickly eroded by it and eventually become part of the soul of the ocean current. "
"Following the guidance of the ghost current, I sailed out of the foggy area and then deep into a terrifying hurricane belt.
The sky there was covered with thick dark red thunderstorm clouds that almost pressed down overhead. Waterspouts connecting the sky and the earth and distorted unstable areas of space could be seen everywhere. Only a small area where the Ghost Ocean Current flowed was relatively calm.
As my ship continued to follow the gray-white ocean current, some strange black basalt columns protruding from the sea surface gradually appeared in the sea ahead. As I sailed for a long time, the height of those stone columns became higher and higher.
Until finally, a large number of huge basalt columns protruding hundreds of meters above the sea surface intersected to form a structure like an arch. Through that huge arch, I finally saw the lost continent.
The sky there is always covered by dark fog, the beach is an endless black desert, the air is extremely cold, and no life can be seen, just like the legendary underworld. "
Having said that, Claire suddenly tilted her head and tapped her forehead with her white fingers.
"Hmm... Speaking of which, I also saw a lot of strange ancient civilization relics left by non-human species in that forgotten land. I remember that you were looking for clues about powerful ancient beings. If you can go there to investigate, you should be able to gain something, right?"
"Indeed, I should go there to explore once in the future."
Listening to Claire's words, Avis nodded generously. Even if he didn't know about these ruins, for the sake of the inheritance of the civilization of the stars, he would definitely go there once in the future.
As the two talked, the flock of Nightmare Ravens in the sky was getting closer and closer. Even though the Nightmare Ravens had average vision during the day, it was still enough to see the two people on the ground.
“Quack——”
With shrill and hoarse cries, the ravens flying in the front swooped down without hesitation, ready to attack the two, and the crows behind were also ready to go.
However, before they got within attack distance, an astonishingly huge wave of magical power suddenly erupted from a small dot-like figure below!
"Quack! Quack! Quack! Quack--"
Feeling this oppressive feeling as if facing a deadly natural disaster, the previously aggressive Nightmare Ravens suddenly panicked. They screamed and flapped their wings desperately to turn around, scattering a lot of black feathers in panic.
As the crows fled in panic, the ring on Avis's finger dimmed again.
"Your style hasn't changed, Avis."
Claire couldn't help but twitch her lips as she watched this scene. No matter when, she felt helpless and admired Avis's fighting style that relied purely on equipment to crush others.
After all, being able to crush all battles with equipment is itself a manifestation of hard power.
"I can't help it. Unlike you who can explore the Lost Continent by yourself, I am still very weak, and I don't like meaningless battles. I only have a little more gold coins at home."
Avis spread his hands and lay comfortably beside the girl.
"By the way, Senior Claire, as a reward for helping me find the information about those ruins, what equipment and funds do you need? Please give me a list."
"No, there's no need for compensation. We are companions, and this level of mutual assistance is only natural."
Claire shook her head and spoke in a light tone.
"Is it really okay? Such a 'spartan' outfit?"
Hearing this, Avis turned his head and glanced at Claire. The subtle meaning in his eyes made the half-elf girl purse her lips immediately, and veins on her forehead could not help but appear faintly.
What is simplicity?!
"…Anvis, has anyone ever told you that you're irritating?"
"No, they just said I was attractive!"
“…”
After looking at each other in silence for a moment, they both laughed again.
"Hehe, Avis, you are still so narcissistic..."
With a smile in her blue eyes, Claire shook her head helplessly and her tone became serious again.
"But I do have something I would like your help with."
"What is it? As long as I can do it, of course it's no problem!"
Hearing the girl's tone, Avis also became a little serious.
"Anvis, actually, I hope to borrow your power to help me find the 'key' to open the City of Origin."
Claire explained.
“During this journey, although I arrived at the lost continent, I failed to actually enter the City of Origin.
Following the clues in my memory, I managed to cross the cold, vast, dead black desert, and found the entrance to the City of Origin among the huge mountains at the end of the desert that seemed like the edge of the world.
But, without the 'key', I couldn't get through there."
"Key? Is this it?"
After listening to Claire's description, Anvis thought for a moment, took out the restored astral stone disc from the ring and handed it to the girl.
"Its power seems somewhat familiar to me. It should be related to the civilization of the stars, but I don't think it is the key to that door."
Taking the stone plate, Claire examined it carefully and then shook her head.
"The power of that door is very special. It is a strange power essence that is like an endless and vast world. Once you come into contact with it, you will never mistake it."
As she spoke, the girl gently held Avis's hand and synchronized her perception at that time.
(End of this chapter)
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