"Shuanglong Island has not been so lively for a long time."
Lei Ting stood at the top of the Yukikaze's bridge tower, overlooking the bustling pier and sighed with emotion.
Thousands of people gathered here and loaded boxes of supplies onto the ship. From a height, they looked like ants lined up in columns. The shouts, bells and the rustling sound of the sea waves hitting the beach were mixed together to form the main theme before the voyage.
On the other side of the pier, there are all kinds of sailboats that are densely packed together, with freeboards close to the freeboards. The towering masts rise and fall one after another, like endless mountain peaks.
The flag fluttering on the top of the peak indicates the fleet: Crescent Moon Bay, Sunset Island, Shallow Water City... These chambers of commerce, which play a pivotal role in the fjord, are now gathered here, just waiting for the moment to pull the anchor and set sail.
The last time something like this happened was when he was twenty-two years old, when he assembled his team and set out for the Shadow Sea.
"It's not just Shuanglong Island," said Margery next to her with a smile. "It should be said that the entire fjord was disturbed by the news that you brought back. A seemingly worthless route has now become a hot focus of safety. With stability and a chance to become a true explorer, the new generation can be said to be born in a good era.”
Thunder also raised the corners of his mouth.
He knew that the other party was talking about the Daqing Port route.
"As long as a novel relic is found in the Endless Cape, no matter what it is, it can be exchanged for a reward from the King of Greycastle." After this news was brought back to the fjord, it immediately caused a big wave.
The title of adventurer can be said to be very attractive to the people of the fjords, it not only represents fame, but also symbolizes wealth. However, discovering new routes, islands, or major secrets is not an easy task. It requires a lot of investment, and may even lose your life.
The recruitment news of the King of Greycastle has changed all of this. From the fjord to the Endless Cape is an extremely mature route, and the brand new seaport city Daqing means business opportunities. Even if you go back and forth and find nothing, at least you can. You will never lose money by flipping the goods.
If you really find something good, it will naturally kill two birds with one stone.
What's more, the news made it clear that these ancient relics are likely to be related to a huge secret about the three gods. As long as you can dedicate your strength to unlocking it, you will have the opportunity to get the title of lifelong honorary explorer conferred by Greycastle. Although Greycastle, a land kingdom, is not the same as the Fjord Islands, it is an undisputed standard wherever this condition is placed, or in other words, the fjords are more important.
After all, it has something to do with the three gods they believe in.
Just because the news brought by Thunder is so attractive, a small number of people have raised doubts, but these doubts have not affected the enthusiasm of the businessmen to go south. The reputation of the King of Greycastle spread long ago when Chaos drinks and perfumes swept across the fjord market. More and more commodities from the other side of the strait, and steam paddle steamers that are gradually becoming accustomed to, make the name Roland Wimbledon often mentioned, and also make the concept of Neverwinter's incomparable wealth deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
The establishment of the United Chamber of Commerce has strengthened people's confidence.
Since the big employer is the monarch of a country, or the one with great strength, what's wrong with charging a higher price
After the news spread, almost everyone who was still idle in the fjords took action, so that the islands were divided into two groups of experienced and daring fleets who tried their best to catch the thunder, while the main ones were stability and hope. Those who can make good luck will sail to the Endless Cape and strive for a good position in Daqing Port.
If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, it would have been hard for Lei Ting to imagine that a country across the sea could have such a big impact on the fjord.
You must know that such changes have only occurred in the past year or two.
"It's all thanks to you," he looked at the silver-like sea line in the distance, "if it wasn't for you to take care of the Chamber of Commerce for me, I wouldn't be able to devote myself to one adventure after another. To be honest Say, I am a person other than adventure, and I don't have any strengths, not even a qualified father. I owe you a lot of chores all these years... "
"You should know that I am willing to do this," Margery put her hand on the back of his hand, "Wouldn't it be too unpleasant to say a debt to someone who doesn't ask for compensation? Besides, the voyage is imminent, so It is better to say less.”
"Margaery..." Lei Ting moved his gaze back to meet hers.
"Of course, it's not correct to say that I don't ask for compensation at all, I... In fact, I still have some things I want," Margery blinked, "So you just think I have no plans, don't think What do you owe?"
Lei Ting naturally understood what she wanted.
When he saw Lightning and her getting along well in Neverwinter City before, he didn't think there was anything wrong.
Looking back now, he was already used to the presence of the other party.
Strangely, he never hesitated in the slightest whether it was a hurricane or a big wave when he took the risk, but in this regard, he found it extremely difficult to speak.
Just as Lei Ting was hesitating whether to turn his hand over to grab her palm, the first officer's voice interrupted the solitude of the two.
"Boss!" The latter stood on the bridge terrace and shouted with his neck raised, "The caravan is basically ready, just waiting for you to speak!"
Lei Ting coughed twice, "I heard! I'll be right there!"
"Okay!"
He took a deep breath and looked at Margery, "We're going."
"Go," Margaery nodded with a smile, "do what you do best, as Your Majesty said."
"Well," Lei Ting replied, "Go to the new world."
…
Walking down the tower and across the bridge, he followed the deck to the bow, facing the crowd on the dock.
There was a burst of enthusiastic cheers from below.
Lei Ting waved his hand, "I think everyone already knows that the route we are going to take this time so far, the farthest place the fjord has reached is the shadow sea line, but for the whirlpool sea, it is just a step out of the sea. The door. This time, we will cross the shadowy sea, cross the unimaginable sea line, and go to the empty land that no one has set foot in farther east!"
"I have seen an extremely vast land in the shadow monuments. It is no less than the territory of the four kingdoms. Where is it? Will it be just east of the sea line? This is very exciting. This time we are going to find the answer. If it really exists, then the people of the fjords will say goodbye to the narrow and scarce land, and no longer need to worry about the living space! At the same time, the wealth it brings us may be More than the sum of all the routes so far, which is why I welcome anyone who has the ability to join: such a big reward, even if more people go to points, it is completely enough!"
He paused for a moment, waiting for the crowd to die, then said, "But apart from the golden dragon and fame, what I want is another thing, and that is the fjords to be remembered by history! The history books of the four kingdoms are very important. There are few clips that mention us, the fjord has neither a century-old family nor a supreme king, far away from the mainland, like an isolated island, except for the caravan, it has almost no influence at all."
"But this situation will not last forever. When we open up new fertile ground for all mankind and bring a broad vision that subverts common sense, history will forever record us, and record every explorer who embarked on a fearless journey! I hope you will understand that the significance of this expedition is not only in the present, but also in the future!"
"Raise the sails, guys!" Lei Ting raised his arms high, "To the new world, set sail!"
Countless hands below were raised, and the unanimous voice resounded in the sky.
"Sail to the New World!"