We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 171 [The Pirate King - Augustin Novich]! (Seeking monthly votes! Seeking subscriptions!)
Just as Shane was patiently waiting for Lyra to rummage through the pile of junk.

Suddenly, I heard a "thump".

It seemed that Lyra's movements were a little too large, causing the already unstable pile of debris to completely lose its balance.

Many books and blueprints fell from the height with a crash, almost burying Leila completely underneath.

Once the dust settled, Xia En looked closely and was speechless.

The self-proclaimed genius elf girl had half her body stuck in the pile of debris, unable to get out or in.

Fortunately, she was wearing a long skirt, so she didn't expose herself.

"Help...help...me..."

"Pull...pull me up!"

Soon, from the pile of junk came Leila's muffled voice, with a hint of shame and indignation in it.

Shane: "..."

Although this situation is very much like a scene that would appear in some kind of adult film, is now the time to think about such things?

Xia En had no choice but to quickly grab Leila's waist and pull her out like a radish.

"Ouch! That hurts! Be gentle!"

After being pulled out, Lyra clutched her chest with tears in her eyes and glared at Shane with a wronged expression.

It was only then that Shane noticed that Lyra was slender, but her front was quite impressive, with a mountain-like shape.

Clearly, when I pulled her out, I rubbed against some soft spot.

Seeing Leila's expression, Shane was somewhat lost in thought.

This is not because of her beauty.

But...

Until just now, Shane still felt somewhat unreal about going back to the past.

But it was only after the brief physical contact with Leila, the warmth of her hand, and her lively, natural expression that Shane suddenly realized—

Although in the future, Leila will only be a name in history.

But at least for now, she is a vibrant, flesh-and-blood young girl!
Not only her, but also the spirits of this forest and city.

It is clearly unwise to treat them as cold, distant remnants of the past.

the other side.

Leila realized that she had been a little out of line and embarrassed, her face flushed slightly, and she didn't forget to explain herself.

"Geniuses are always different from ordinary people!"

After saying that, Lyra took out three emerald green seeds and handed them to Shane and the others.

"This is called the Seed of Sound. It is a special alchemical product that can have different effects depending on the materials and manufacturing process."

“Eat it, and you will be able to understand and master Elvish.”

Xia En glanced at Cui Xi thoughtfully.

He certainly hadn't forgotten the Seed of Heine that Trish had given him earlier.

It is precisely because of that seed that he is able to have the ability to communicate underwater.

However, judging from Tracy's expression, she still seemed confused, as if she hadn't realized anything.

At this moment, Xia En vaguely realized that although Tracy had guarded the Emerald City for hundreds of years, she did not know the reason for the extinction of the Elf race.

What's going on here?

Strange as it was, Xia En still accepted the emerald green [Sound Seed] and swallowed it.

Soon, a mysterious power spread through his throat, clearing his mind.

[Learned Skill: Elvish (Proficient) (Temporary)]

"temporary?"

Xia En's heart stirred; he became somewhat concerned about this suffix.

Belatedly, Trish asked, "Sister Lyra, did you create this [Sound Seed]?"

"Yes."

Layla puffed out her chest and said with considerable pride, "Who told me to be a genius?"

Yan Yan and Cui Qian both murmured with admiration.

"Amazing……"

Xia En was not surprised by this.

[Lyra's Magic Notebook] is a "Golden Legendary" quality item.

While there are bizarre spells like "turning land into a flower field" and "acute enteritis spell," there are also many practical spells.

And what else could Lyra be but a genius if not a genius, given that she left behind this notebook?
Thinking of this, Xia En suddenly realized the truth.

He remembered that the forbidden technique of time travel was seemingly recorded in [Lyra's Magic Notebook]!
Do they really need this forbidden technique to travel back to the future?
It's obvious that Shane can't stay here forever.

The Black Swan, and its crew, are all waiting for them on the future Cold Sea!
The power of spacetime has always been the most chaotic and unpredictable.

No one knows what changes will occur in the "present" if Xia En stays in the past.

Therefore, both logically and emotionally, Xia En should find a way back as soon as possible.

So, Shane cautiously asked Lyra.

"Miss Lyra, do you have a notebook that records all kinds of magic?"

"Magic Notebook?"

Leila gave him a strange look: "What would I need that for? I could just memorize it, wouldn't I?"

Xia En was stunned for a moment, but immediately realized the problem.

At this point in time, Lyra probably hasn't even started collecting all sorts of strange magic yet!

Not to mention the forbidden spacetime technique that Xia En longed for.

While feeling helpless, Xia En also felt a bit anxious.

He really couldn't think of any way to leave. He couldn't just wait until the [Ship Soul Power] was depleted to 0, could he?
at this time.

Leila frowned, and her pointed ears twitched, as if she were listening intently to something.

A look of surprise flashed across her face: "The enforcement team is here!?"

"Was it really necessary to make such a fuss about Cade's gang? All I did was beat them up!"

Lyra glanced at Shane and the other two, quickly made up her mind, and began chanting a mysterious incantation.

Immediately afterwards, a verdant magic circle gradually appeared beneath their feet, with the mysterious power of space surging continuously.

next moment.

A flash of emerald light appeared, and the figures of the group disappeared.

When a group of elves dressed in emerald green armor entered the wooden house, it was already empty.

Seeing this, the head of the law enforcement team shook his head helplessly: "Laila is too naughty."

Another team member asked curiously, "Captain, what do we do now?"

"What else can be done?"

"I'll just have to teach her a lesson next time we meet."

The captain of the enforcement team sighed, "Who can blame her when Her Majesty the Queen dotes on her so much?"

……

……

at the same time.

As the light faded, Xia En and the others found themselves in an unfamiliar building.

A fresh breeze carrying a faint salty tang appeared, and the cool wind ruffled Xia En's hair.

He could vaguely hear the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves, and also the noise of the crowd.

But when he looked straight ahead, Xia En was stunned.

Ahead, beneath me, lay a vast and boundless sea.

A gentle sea breeze blows, and the waves ripple and sway.

Pale golden sunlight spread across the sea, and the distant horizon merged seamlessly with the sky.

Looking out from this height, you can even see a few scattered islands. To be honest, this was the first time Xia En had ever climbed up to observe the sea, which made the scene all the more magnificent.

However, at the same time, Shane also felt a sense of indescribable familiarity.

He was, after all, a captain. Even though the Black Swan wasn't here, seeing the sea always gave him a strange sense of peace.

At that moment, Shane also quickly realized his location—

The Upper City atop the Giant Elf Tree!
It is also the [Emerald City] that was buried by volcanic ash in later generations!
"Phew! That was close..."

Beside her, Leila patted her chest: "I almost got caught by the law enforcement team."

Yan Yan asked curiously, "Enforcement team?"

What would happen if they caught me?

Lyra confessed, "It's no big deal if I get caught, but you're not elves, so you might have to suffer a bit."

Yan Yan was an honest man, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"Won't helping us escape implicate you?"

Leila looked at the two-and-a-half-meter-tall man with surprise, as if she were seeing such an honest and kind person for the first time, and then said.

"As long as we don't get caught, isn't that enough?"

"Besides, it's okay even if you get caught."

Even Tracy couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why?"

Leila chuckled and said, "It's simple. The current Queen is my aunt!"

Upon hearing this, Xia En couldn't help but twitch his lips.

He initially thought Layla was a nobleman because she was dressed simply, while Cade and his party were dressed very luxuriously.

As it turns out, Leila is the real "second-generation royalty"!

But then again, Xia En felt something was off.

Given that Lyra has a status similar to that of an "elf princess," why did those elves dare to be so rude to her?

Xia En was curious, but seeing Leila's expression, she didn't seem to want to explain further, so she stopped asking.

"Look!"

Suddenly, Lyra pointed to the sea below and said, "That ship is the Black Sail I mentioned before!"

Xia En followed the direction of her slender fingers.

At the island's port, several massive sailing ships were anchored, and pirates, like ants, were moving up and down the ships and in the harbor, carrying loads of cargo.

The most distinctive feature of these ships is their sails, which are painted black without any patterns!

The largest ship, surrounded by other ships, appears unremarkable, yet it inexplicably exudes a unique and fierce aura.

The rhythm of the seawater lapping against the hull is like its breathing, and the swaying of the sails in the wind is like its wagging tail.

It's as if this isn't a ship, but a sleeping, pitch-black behemoth that could awaken from its dream at any moment!
Xia En was no stranger to this feeling.

Because his Black Swan is such a "living" ship!

"This is the Black Sails?"

"What a fine ship!" Shane remarked with considerable emotion.

Looking at the ships under the ring, Yan Yan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Captain Xia En, that ship with the black sails looks just like yours! They both look so majestic!"

Upon hearing this, Xia En knew things were going badly.

He turned to look at Leila and immediately met the girl's curious and inquiring gaze.

"Captain Shane?"

"So you're a captain? Are you really part of the Black Sailboat Fleet?"

Xia En's lips twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but glare at Yan Yan.

Being too honest isn't always a good thing.

Xia En pondered for a moment, and just as he was about to answer, he heard a commotion from below.

He and Lyra looked down together and saw—

The once calm and peaceful sea suddenly became restless, with wave after wave surging up from the seabed.

There was also a blurry black shadow, appearing and disappearing in the deep sea.

The pirates and elves on the harbor were suddenly thrown into chaos.

Some people fell due to the ground shaking, some tried to escape in a panic, and some took advantage of the chaos to do bad things...

Amid the dense crowd, a series of exclamations rang out, and there were even considerable casualties.

If Shane and the others were in the port, they might not be able to see this clearly.

However, being in the upper city at this moment, one can see the situation below and naturally realize that the port is in complete chaos.

"What happened?"

Yan Yan asked, puzzled, "What is that dark shadow under the sea?"

Lyra, however, remained calm and analyzed, "It's most likely that a sea monster from the ocean has attacked the port."

This isn't the first time something like this has happened.

"Don't worry, the Emerald Isle's guards will be deployed soon..."

boom! ! !
Before Leila could finish speaking, a deafening roar resounded.

Amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, a terrifying aura, centered on the Black Sail, swept outwards like a storm.

Everyone enveloped by this aura froze involuntarily, unable to move even a little.

The surging waves and the dark shadows on the seabed all fell into stillness.

This doesn't seem like a force directed at the human body, but rather a stillness over the entire space!
Immediately, an extremely tall and robust figure floated up on the Black Sail.

You can see it faintly.

His appearance was imposing without being angry, and he had a black beard that was neither too long nor too short on his chin.

He wore only a white overcoat over his upper body, his chest exposed, revealing his bare, scarred muscles to the air.

The moment Xia En saw this man, he was reminded of the old captain who had been led to the guillotine by the eerie ship song he had heard.

Although his appearance has changed a lot due to old age, they all carry a soaring heroic spirit!

next moment.

The captain stretched his palm out to the sea.

wow-

The seawater parted automatically, revealing a hideous giant fish suspended on the surface.

This big fish is really ugly; its body surface is rugged and uneven, as if covered with some kind of growth.

Strange grayish-white patterns spread haphazardly along the fins on both sides, and countless bony spurs grew out of the flesh.

It looks like a creature from the deep sea!

The big fish wasn't unwilling to struggle, but even with all its might, it could only turn its pale, empty eyeballs, unable to break free from the constraints of this space.

"How ugly."

After making that assessment, the captain lightly waved his hand in a feint.

laugh!
This strange deep-sea fish, along with the space it occupied, was split in two!
slam-la-

A torrential rain of blood poured down from the sea, and the carcass of the strange fish crashed onto the harbor, creating a sizable crater.

Fresh blood gushed out and accumulated in the pit, forming a pool of blood.

At this point, the previously agitated crowd regained their ability to move.

They all looked at the figure floating in mid-air with awe, and fell into an eerie silence, as if waiting for his command.

The power of one person can reach such a level!
Xia En stared at the captain, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

After this move, he was 100% certain—

The other party is one of the most outstanding and amazing people of this era.

The future Pirate King, Augustine Norwich!
But then, at that moment...

Augustine, aboard the Black Sail, gazed into the distance towards the high place.

It seemed to be exactly what Xia En was looking at!
(End of this chapter)