Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 224: Arrival at Fire Dragon Island

Chapter 237: Chapter 224: Arrival at Fire Dragon Island

Bursting through the fog, Da Fei laughed heartily to the sky.

Now Fire Dragon Island is right in front of his eyes. If he were to fail at his doorstep, he could only accept his fate. The mysterious fog just now triggered the Grandmaster-level information and navigator information, suggesting that it’s not much less dangerous than the Abyss Blood Pool storm. It also indicates that these Undead Vikings are not to be underestimated. Anyway, he must call for reinforcements.

As for now, of course, it’s time to deal with the victorious results–repair the ship quickly. Right, the ship has really earned its keep this time; it deserves a name. Naming things is such a headache for him; honoring a mere medium ship with a name is a privilege. Let’s call it… Octopus!

–System Prompt: You have renamed the “Galen Medium Armored Cargo Ship” to “Octopus”!

Hahaha! I really have a talent for naming; such a cool, domineering, and awesome name that makes every sailor in the Sea Realm tremble!

Then, it’s about Anlicia leveling up by two. Nothing much to say, just maxing out her Meditation Skill to Master Level. As a Spell Ranger, the Meditation Skill is essential, and of course, she should use the remaining 1 Skill Point on the Meditation sub-skills. The Meditation Technique sub-skills are essential mana-saving and recovery skills that must be fully learned, just like Selvia.

Now, Anlicia also has one Grandmaster and one Master Skill, and she can be considered quite capable.

Suddenly, Da Fei noticed Anlicia looking extremely unwell and couldn’t help exclaiming, “What’s wrong? We’ve just overcome another difficulty, we should be happy!”

Anlicia silently pulled out the Hive: “The Queen Bee hasn’t returned.”

Da Fei was startled: “Dead?”

Anlicia shook her head and sighed, “I don’t know. I lost contact with her. For the Queen Bee, there’s no need to return to a hive without her subjects–I’ve been mentally prepared since the moment I released her from the hive.”

No way! Without the Hive, wouldn’t Anlicia lose the Divine Skill of bee navigation?

Da Fei anxiously asked: “Can we find another one?”

Anlicia shook her head sadly, “It’s useless. Ordinary bees can’t compare to her at all. It was with great difficulty that my grandmother got her and gave her to me as a birthday gift.”

Da Fei frowned: “If she’s not dead, where could she go in this vast ocean? Probably only to Fire Dragon Island, right?”

Anlicia’s spirit lifted, her eyes igniting with hope: “Possibly! I hope we can find her there.”

Now, the Octopus continued towards its destination through the sailors’ emergency repairs. As they approached Fire Dragon Island, there were fewer icebergs, and without the icebergs, the dangers of the journey no longer existed.

On the 23rd day, as the sun rose in the east, the sea sparkled brilliantly–feeling great without the icebergs! There it is, Da Fei finally saw the land on the edge of the sea and sky, and even the smoke from a volcano breaking through the clouds–that’s Fire Dragon Island! Brother, after two all-nighters, finally here! Hahaha!

At that moment, several green dots rapidly approached on the map–green dots? Friendlies!

Da Fei excitedly picked up the telescope to check in the direction of the green dots and saw several Griffin Knights flying in the sky! Da Fei was so startled–Griffin Knights! The high-end special forces of the Dwarf Clan! Seemingly only available in the capital of Dwarf Nation, why would they be here? The armed forces of Fire Dragon Island are really impressive.

A rough voice resounded through sea and sky:

–“Attention, vessel in the area, you have entered Fire Dragon Island’s defense identification zone, please report your name, chamber of commerce, purpose, identity unknown persons, those who do not report we will consider as invaders, smugglers, stowaways, and we will seize, seize, still seize, and enforce strict sanctions!”

Damn! Why didn’t they come to identify us yesterday! Watching them dive down, eager to “sanction,” Da Fei was so frightened he screamed at the top of his lungs: “Friendly fire! Don’t shoot! I am the president of the Elf Kingdom Dragon Cavalry Chamber of Commerce…”

Fire Dragon Island, a medium-sized island in the Ice Ocean at the northern end of the Hero Continent, features year-round volcanic activity. This place is said to be the sealed location of an evil dragon. Due to the presence of the volcano, the temperature here is much warmer than the surrounding Ice Ocean. However, even so, it’s not a place where ordinary people can live; only the robust and tough members of the Alliance Dwarf Clan stay here year-round. Of course, one of the main reasons that attracts the dwarves here is the abundance of valuable crystal ore in the volcano.

After hundreds of years of development by the dwarves, this place has evolved from a mere Alliance military camp into a small town.

Now, the Octopus has arrived at the port of Fire Dragon Island, escorted by several medium-sized sail and oar patrol ships that followed one after another. The harbor dock is packed with people.

Hahaha, such a high standard for an escort and welcome! Looking at those low, bleak stone houses in the port town, looking at a plain dock without a single merchant ship docked, Da Fei can already imagine how impoverished the people here are, and how much they long for me to deliver the goods!

Da Fei docks, and a few strong, majestic Alliance dwarf officers, solid as iron towers, are already waiting at the bottom of the gangway; the highest-ranking among them is a Major.

Faced with their puzzled and stern gazes, Da Fei doesn’t wait for them to speak and directly pulls out the delivery invoice, saying straightforwardly, “Major, I am here to deliver goods on behalf of Duke Markar of the Alliance. Please sign for it!”

The dwarf Major takes the invoice with a puzzled look, muttering with his thick beard, “Markar? I hate that guy, but we really need your goods–unload them!” He then waves grandly, and those tattered dwarves in worn leather armor cheer loudly and rush onto the ship!

Holy crap! Say, were those Undead Vikings ones of your guys in disguise?

–System Prompt: You have completed the Chamber of Commerce task “Deliver Medicine to Fire Dragon Island Base.” Please return to Duke Markar to collect your reward.

Da Fei is suddenly dumbfounded! What the heck, why do I need to go back to collect the reward? Normally, shouldn’t the rewards be given directly after delivery?

Although he didn’t get any rewards from these poor folks, the Major’s gaze seems much friendlier: “Lieutenant, how did you get here? It’s been three years since any ship has come here.”

Three years? You guys actually didn’t starve to death? I don’t have time to ask the reason, just knowing you’re in fear of poverty is enough!

Da Fei pulls out a thick stack of invoices and says solemnly, “Major, on my way here, I was intercepted by the Undead Fleet in the mist. I have another big ship with two thousand seven hundred orders of wine, food, medicine, toys, and other goods on the sea; I think you must need them! If you need them, please send heavy troops to escort and assist!”

The Major is startled, “Undead Fleet?”

Another officer behind him suddenly cheers up, “Wine! Food?”

Hahaha, action speaks louder than words! Da Fei flashes the invoices in front of their eyes and states firmly, “Exactly, produced by the Elf Kingdom, quality guaranteed! Though it’s for sale, not a gift! We need to get that straight! If you don’t agree to send troops for escort, I’ll head back immediately. My fleet could be attacked by the Undead Fleet at any moment; I can’t stay long!”

The Major immediately blows the whistle on his chest and yells, “Orders to the Coast Guard, the Sea and Air Patrol Team, the Mine Security Team, and the town police, all gather!”

The surrounding dwarves excitedly shout in unison, “Fight!”

Suddenly, the entire port town’s alarm bell rings!

Da Fei is stunned on the spot! Holy crap, seems like the entire army is mobilized? No wonder they are dwarves; this indeed matches their reputed decisiveness!

Exactly, that’s how dwarves are; they act without hesitation or unnecessary chatter! That’s why being friends with a dwarf is quite refreshing, and being enemies with one is utterly painful–they don’t even give you a chance to beg or negotiate; they’d rather cut you down than hear you ramble!