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Chapter 294 Arrival in Gondor
These two continents are only known by name, even to the ancient elves.

Since the creator god Ilúvatar curved the world of Arda into a sphere, the land of the sun, which was once located in the far east, and the land of the dark, which was located in the southeast, have become continents further west of Aman, which is located in the far west.

In theory, as long as you keep sailing west, you may reach the land of the sun or the land of darkness.

Even with the most advanced shipbuilding technology of Cirdan, and despite building the sturdiest ships, it was impossible to cross the entire ocean and reach the Land of the Sun.

Because the huge waves are enough to break sails and smash sturdy ships to pieces.

Now, with the steam engine and the ability to build ships from steel, these sea-loving spirits are trying to find the land of the sun on the other side of the sea, or even to circle the world of Arda and accomplish an unprecedented feat in the history of navigation.

As Dui listened to Childan recount the Taylor elves' seafaring plans, he clicked his tongue in amazement.

Did he accidentally usher in the age of elven seafaring?
At the same time, he also became somewhat curious about the legendary land of the sun and the land of the dark.

I wonder if there are any humans or other species living in these two places?
After spending more than a week in the Grey Harbor, and then visiting Harland and Falland, Dui and Alwen bid farewell to Chirdan, boarded a large ship, and set sail south out of Luen Bay.

Their destination was Perakil, the largest port in Gondor.

The large ship sailed at sea for a full month before finally arriving at Belfalas Bay in Gondor.

According to the elven captain who was piloting the ship, this was only because the new ship was powered by a steam engine; otherwise, given the speed of the old sailing ships, it would have taken at least two months even with a tailwind.

During their month at sea, Dui and Alwen didn't get bored. They either enjoyed sea fishing on the ship or temporarily flew away from the ship to visit nearby islands.

They even use the Bubble Head Charm to explore the sea, or simply use Transfiguration to turn their legs into fish tails and grow gills so they can breathe in the sea and be even more at ease.

This unexpectedly attracted the curiosity and attention of several mermaids.

These Oarni are sea spirits, just as Tom Bombadil's wife, Goldenberry, is a Willow River spirit; they serve the sea spirits Maya Ossi and his wife Uni.

Their hair was as white and shimmering as flowers, their skin was fair, and they wore soft, flowing dresses. Their lower bodies were long, beautiful fishtails. They moved incredibly fast in the sea, like phantoms, without creating a single wave.

The mermaids were very curious about the two women who had transformed into similar forms of themselves. Even after they learned that it was a magical transformation, they did not distance themselves from them, and they were especially close to Alvin.

Because Alwen's grandfather, Eyarendil, was loved by a mermaid when he was young living at the mouth of the Sirian River. The mermaid taught him the skills of shipbuilding and swimming, and gave him a silver shirt that would never get wet.

Moreover, it is said that mermaids helped Eyarendil during the construction of his ship "Vinkilot," and even guided him in the sea when he sailed to Valinno.

As Eyarendil's granddaughter, the mermaids also adored Arwen and gifted her the pearl necklace around her neck.

These pearls are formed from the tears of mermaids, making them far more precious than ordinary pearls. They are also one of the ingredients used to make the Felix potion.

When they finally arrived at the port of Pelagil in Gondor, Dui and Alwen bid farewell to the elven captain and drove their carriage from the docks into the port city once again.

Port Perakil is located on the upper reaches of the Anduin River delta, at the confluence of the Anduin River and its tributary, the Sires River.

This is the base of the Gondorian navy, and the port is heavily guarded due to previous pirate attacks.

Dui and Alwen didn't deliberately use the ignore spell this time, so their appearance at the port immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Alvin's extraordinary beauty and elegance made everyone feel ashamed and dare not approach her.

Finally, the naval commander stationed at the port arrived. Upon learning Dui's name, the commander dared not delay and immediately invited Dui and Alvin to his residence.

After all, as a high-ranking official in Gondor, he had naturally heard of Duir's great name. Not long ago, their regent prince even personally attended Duir's wedding.

Dui accepted the naval commander's invitation and went to the mansion with Alvin.

[Hogwarts Check-in System: Location: Gondor - Perakil Port, Check-in required?]

The system finally provided a notification after a long absence.

Dui's eyes lit up, and he immediately acquiesced in his mind.

[Sign-in successful! Congratulations on receiving the Sorting Hat crafting recipe!]

Sorting Hat? Dui was somewhat surprised.

He doesn't need a Sorting Hat here, so what would he need it for?
Although somewhat disappointed, Dui was still interested in the characteristics of the Sorting Hat itself.

As a magical hat with self-awareness, capable of speaking, composing its own music and lyrics, and able to create different departments based on each student's characteristics and inner needs.

It can be described as a life form with self-awareness and the ability to think independently.

This is different from magical portraits, which are essentially dynamic images composed of memories. Although they can converse with people, they cannot answer questions beyond the content of their memories, nor can they create or think of anything new.

The Sorting Hat can not only talk and sing, but also spends a whole year composing a new song for the start of the semester. It can even communicate with freshmen in a humorous or serious tone. The Sorting Hat has a different song every year and can also joke about the school's past or present, making it full of personality.

Such magical items have already entered the realm of alchemical life.

If he can learn by analogy from the Sorting Hat's creation, he might be able to create alchemical dolls and other similar things in the future, thus gaining a loyal magical assistant with intelligence and the ability to think.

Having learned how to make the Sorting Hat, Dui felt his trip was worthwhile.

He and Alwen toured the port for several days before leaving Perakil and heading north towards Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor.

They traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently to admire the scenery of Gondor.

The carriage was spacious inside, with bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom, so they didn't need to look for inns to stay in. They would stop at any scenic spot they visited.

The intelligent Pegasus doesn't need anyone to drive it; you just need to tell it the direction and destination, and it will pull the carriage itself.

Traveling at such a leisurely pace, what should have been a journey of two or three days took them half a month to finally reach the city of Minas Tirith.

Looking at the magnificent city built against the mountain in front of them, Dui and Alwen also showed their admiration.

The towering city gates, cast in bronze and adorned with reliefs of Gondorian kings and the sacred white tree, exude a profound sense of history, both magnificent and solemn.

When Dui and Arwen's carriage arrived at the city gate, a group of Gondorian servants came forward to greet them.

(End of this chapter)