285th episode
Goinghel Lake, anchored in a coral dock with a large hat like a mushroom.
"Water anchor...….”
The meeting of two words that didn't match each other was as strange as the feeling of alienation felt throughout the body.
'It's like zero gravity.’
Jae-ho and his party floated up on the deck and got off the boat.
The movement was awkward as the body moved forward lightly without any particular use, but when I quickly got used to it, I was able to move similarly to mermaids.
Elves were too flustered at first, but soon got used to this environment and began to move naturally.
However, his expression was not as bright as he could not help his inherent repulsion.
"Come on! Come this way!"
Following Aish's guidance, they left the marina and went on the long boulevard leading to Atrius.
On both sides of the road were long rows of mermaids, and they were full of excitement when they saw the humans who had visited after a long time.
"Wow, there's really an arm underneath, too?”
"Stupid! That's not an arm, that's a leg.”
"What's in front of you? I think it's a little different species."
"I know! That's a troll."
It was fortunate that the elves were firmly trained not to wield their fists.
Also, the fact that their violence is mainly directed at humans...….
"But why are you standing in line like that? Stuffy."
All the mermaids on view were on the floor, and even though it was easy to see them if they swam a little upward, they had to look through their heads.
"Oh, you didn't tell me that. Atrius has a maximum depth limit. If you swim more than 3 meters above the surface, you'll be fined. There's also a limit to swimming speed."
"Huh?"
I wondered why he had to do such a strange thing, but the explanation that followed vaguely made sense.
"Think about it. A lawless area where hundreds and thousands of mermaids roam around in disorder. Crash accidents will never stop, and criminals will be active if there are no water restrictions."
In other words, a reason similar to a flying car not being commercialized even after 10 years of development.
"Well... a free-swimming sea city is a fairytale preconception."
It might have been a little scary if there were mermaids who turned over their heads right now.
"Come on, get in here."
Aish stopped at an underwater carriage stop.
Four people climbed into the carriage fixed to the sea turtle's back, and soon the turtle began to move smoothly.
"Everyone is using the turtle wagon as a representative means of transportation for Atrius because it can travel without any water depth limit. That's why mermaids need more depth limits. Otherwise, there will be frequent crashes."
Aish's description on the opposite side.
Come to think of it, it was quite an interesting setup.
Obviously New World is a fantasy world, and Atrius was strangely similar to the modern world.
"But where are you going?”
At Jae-ho's question, Aish pointed to a high-rising castle on the other side of Atrius.
"First of all, I'll see you and ask permission to use the will of the sea."
"The will of the sea?"
"It's Atrius' greatest power to collect and manage information about all the oceans in the world.”
"Can we use it to get information from all continents?"
"Maybe so. Of course, we don't know what the land is like, but only about the sea."
That was enough.
Saaaa
Turtle wagon slowly slowing down.
And we arrived at Ocean Tower, the heart of Atrius and the king.
Bboooong
The performance of the band, which began at the same time as Jaeho's party came down.
And a swarm of colorful fish swam like fireworks and welcomed them.
"Yi, you're so hospitable?"
"Haha, don't feel pressured! This kind of welcome is basic for those who visit the Ocean Tower.”
It was true that Aish said he enjoyed the visit rather than reject it.
Bboo bboo bboo bboo... ...
The unusual sound of the sonar bugle faded as it entered the Ocean Tower.
Passing through several gates, he arrived in open Daejeon and finally faced the king of Atrius.
[I met Seorubal, king of the sea and atrius, king of dragons.]
[A great increase in reputation.]
Appearance that is several times stronger than Uram.
He was wearing a scale cape, but the solid muscles and small wounds underneath it were showing that he was never easily crowned king.
And another unique thing.
'The Dragon King?'
The word Dragon King could not be overlooked.
'Is it a dragon or...? Or did you just use the word Dragon King as a symbol?’
It's not normal to feel pressure, but it looks like a mermaid.
"Your Majesty the Dragon King."
Aish bent over and set courtesy to Seorubal, and Jae-ho and his party bowed their heads.
"Are they the earthly beings you have said, Aish?"
"That's right, Alsia, the benefactor who saved us from the attack on the mouth of the bear trap."
"Alsia..."
a slut staring at Jae-ho with a still pat on the chin
His eyes were as deep and blue as a blue hole, digging into Jae-ho's every detail.
I see through you, Dragon King Seorubal.]
[All your achievements will be revealed to your opponent.]
It was nothing new.
The five princes, the Gentrno and the Emperor Malkant, were basically capable of being kings.
However, Serubal's response was a bit embarrassing afterwards.
"Hoo-hoo... ...you brought the monster, Aish."
"Yes?"
"Without my knowledge, there must have been a lot of changes on the ground."
Surubal, who was muttering to himself, raised his arm.
"Everyone, back off. I want to talk to Alsia in person."
Usually, if Jae-ho and Jae-ho wanted to talk, people around him would desperately stop him.
However, no one complained about Seorubal's remarks and everyone stepped down.
Jae-ho's group also left Daejeon following Aish's guidance, leaving only two perfectly in the spacious hall.
"Alsia. No, we'd better call her Alsia the Great. You are also one of the losers on the ground.”
As expected, the sluice that has seen through everything.
"Do you have anything special to say?"
Jaeho asked politely.
'I'm sure it's because of the quest.’
There's never been a single quest with a legendary NPC.
But the story from Seorubal was more interesting.
"I see traces of something in you.”
"What's that?"
"It's one of the proofs of the great power that the sea has created. In the past, you have been directly connected to the will of the sea. Try to remember carefully.”
"...Ah!"
a flash memory
In the past, during the Lieselan forest landing operation, Jae-ho once used a special item to wipe out the demons and beasts of the coast.
For a short time, it allows you to control the surrounding seas with your own will.….
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[Class: Myth]
[Anguola, the first pirate king, is a ghost of enlightenment.
The oceanographic vouchers are recalled when they are gathered in one place.]
[ : For one minute, the ocean and the will continue within a radius of 100 meters.]
[When used, items disappear and five vouchers disappear into the deep sea.]
The item disappeared while using it, but there was a record left.
"No... the will of the sea to speak here...….”
"It's actually the same thing. I never thought I'd meet that person."
“…….”
I was a little worried about the stabbing, not the quest.
"The call of the Bondi Sea is one of the sacred objects of Atrius. But in the past, I was robbed by an idiot who called himself king."
"Are you Angula?”
"I think it was a similar name.”
But one question still remains.
Apparently, when all the vouchers were collected, it was an item that could be acquired.
If you stole something healthy at first, why did you split it into pieces and disperse the power?
"The call of the sea is naturally so. It's an ancient safety device because it's too dangerous to abuse. Also, ordinary humans cannot use that power in the first place. If you do that, you will be eaten by the will of the sea and will suffer forever. But he seems to have learned how to use his strength without losing Izzie.”
"Ah......."
"We tried to use our hands, but they were stuck on the ground and never came out. Besides, it was impossible to leave the pieces of the call of the scattered sea to his own limbs to find them. You've been very smart."
Jae-ho, who heard so far, understood the situation at the time.
'When you hand over debris to the great pirates, you named it a token to hide the real power of the call of the sea.’
If they had known the truth, they might have had a fight among themselves.
"But you were not cursed after using the call of the sea. It means that the sea has received minimal recognition. But that should not turn a blind eye to your responsibilities."
"...huh?"
Jae-ho, who was listening like a traditional fairy tale, was shocked when the responsibility suddenly popped out.
"It's true that for any reason you used the stolen Atrius' holy property. Now that I've been fragmented and scattered across the sea, I have no choice but to be anxious."
[*Quest*]
After you reused the silver that Angula stole in the past, it became five fragments and scattered into the ocean.
Although there is no danger right now, there will be a moment when someone else will use it.
Dragon King Seorubal wants to ease the worry, and you, the last user, are responsible for it.
[Condition of Success: Collection of Fragments Known as Pirate's Proof (0/5)]
[Revenge: Trust of the Dragon King Seorubal]
[In case of rejection, the Dragon King's Surubal and Enemy]
A system that pushes a random quest.
"Of course the call of the sea is made to exercise only a very limited force, but you don't know what the world is going to be like. It is also true that the will of the sea is not good. So I want you to patch it up.”
“…….”
The mermaids do not reject outsiders and truly enjoy visiting.
However, it was also extreme to close the heart as it was easy to open the heart.
When you're done, trust is there's no increase in favor. If you refuse, you will be hostile.….’
In fact, the answer was already decided, and I had to accept it if I wanted to go back to life.
"Well... okay. But it's hard to find it recklessly. You know better than anyone how wide the ocean is."
We can't take it helplessly even if we push ahead with it like this.
Wouldn't it be better to get what you can to get?
"Did you hear about our visit here?"
"Because of the will of the sea."
"That's right. Humans know little about the ocean yet, and they don't even know where they're going. I'm here because I need help with a smooth voyage, and wouldn't it be a great help to search for the sea's call fragments if I had the help of the Dragon King?"
"You want to make a deal.”
"We help each other. Well, he's not a narrow-minded con man like Angula, so you can trust him."
Jae-ho said with confidence, as he must have seen everything through him.
Considering the reputation we've built so far...….
'Although notoriety is higher.'
But given that someone like Angula was invited, either a race with no prejudice than expected or a pushover.
"Well, that's good. You who use the call of the sea and are not cursed are entitled."
“?!”
Jae-ho was pleased with his approval, which was cooler than his worries.
"So he's dragging a monster like that."
"Monster?"
"The ship you came on."
You're probably talking about the Goinghel.
"It's a ship of death made out of the original ideas of life angered by the sea. Don't tell me you didn't know, did you?
"Oh, that one? Of course I know!"
Of course I didn't know.
'I knew it was a cursed ship, but I didn't know there was such a terrible story!'
But even if I knew it now, it didn't make any difference.
"That's good, anyway!"
Hurru-bal stretched out his arms and shouted.
"All the beings who have visited Atrius are precious guests! Also, since it's been a long time since I've been such a special being as you, I'll give you the right to use all the facilities in Atrius under the name of the Dragon King Seorubal!"
"Huh?! Thank you!"
Jae-ho's waist was folded in a big decision.
Like the king of the mermaids, it was a slut whose distribution was as large as the sea.