Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

"Here you go! This is the flamethrower you wanted!"

Thor placed a tin can on the table with a light touch and looked up at Cherries.

"Bloodthorn Trees... those things either don't appear at all, or when they do, there are huge swarms of them, they're not easy to deal with! Are you sure you want to cause trouble for the Bloodthorn Trees?"

"That's right."

Chalice made no attempt to conceal his intentions.

"But... Master Thor, are you sure this small jar is enough?"

"The island I'm going to is mostly overrun by the vines of the Bloodthorn Tree now, I'm afraid this small jar won't last long..."

"I think I understand now."

Thor grinned, his thick beard trembling.

"Want some good stuff? Sure!"

He jumped off the low stool and quickly rummaged through the latrine to find a brass object that resembled an alcohol torch.

Thor placed the blowtorch next to the tin can.

"This canister is a derivative of this blowtorch. It's quite practical, but it's not very durable. It can't be refilled with primordial fuel, so once it's used up, you can only throw it out and see if it hits someone."

"However, there are no perfect products, only suitable prices. This jar is not a rare item, but a consumable, so the price is naturally not high, ten gold coins a jar, which is very cheap."

"If you want this amazing blowtorch with its adjustable flame and ability to replenish phlogiston, no problem! Just pay extra! One hundred gold coins, and after-sales service included!"

Chalice clicked his tongue, looking somewhat troubled.

He really wanted to slam his fist on the table and shout, "I want them all!"

Unfortunately, reality is not a novel.

Chalice didn't want to incur new debts before his old ones were settled.

Besides, even if I wanted to buy on credit, they wouldn't agree.

Not everyone is as generous as Sartre...

……

Chalice left Master Thor's shop carrying a briefcase containing four phlogiston cans.

That check, which had just arrived and hadn't even warmed up yet, ultimately couldn't be kept.

However, I noticed the Truth Society's logo on the check.

Thor also gave Cherries an extra can of phlogiston.

It was somewhat of a pleasant surprise...

Returning to the Homecoming Ship.

Cherries sought out Wirtz.

"What? An investigation mission!?"

Wirtz spat out his drink with a "pfft" and snatched the mission briefing in disbelief.

"Captain, you actually managed to snag the investigation mission!"

Why are you so agitated?

"I thought you were averse to exploration missions!" Chalice said helplessly.

"What am I rejecting?"

Wirtz exclaimed excitedly, "I don't mind any mission, I just don't like being poor! Captain, we need to get this investigation done quickly, before someone else gets there first!"

"So I came to find you as soon as I was ready."

Charys snatched the bottle from Wirtz's hand. "Go and call people now. We don't need too many. Find some trustworthy, familiar faces."

"I know!"

Wirtz added, "This investigation is definitely odd! It'll probably run into some serious trouble! Should we get some more guns and ammunition?"

"Need not,"

Chalice shook his head. "We'll most likely be dealing with Bloodthorn Trees, and firearms aren't very effective against plants. Wait a minute..."

Chalis paused, then suddenly remembered something.

"We don't need it to deal with Bloodthorn Trees... but we can use it against people... Let's stock up! In case we encounter other captains, we'll have more confidence!"

"Okay! I'm going right now!"

Wirtz hurriedly disembarked with Rumlow.

Chalice watched them run off quickly into the distance to buy supplies and gather more people.

He himself started from the deck, checking whether everything on the Homecoming was normal.

Half an hour later.

All personnel have arrived.

Cherry's gaze swept across the faces of the nine sailors, including Wirtz, Rumlow, Max, and Eddie.

"The first mate should have told you about this mission when he contacted you."

Under the intense gazes of the crowd, Chalice said in a deep voice, "But I still want to emphasize one point."

"The risks of this investigation mission are far greater than ever before. Anyone who has any intention of backing down can still withdraw now."

"But once the Homecoming Ship has left the dock, it won't turn back! Everyone has to grit their teeth and hold on. Even if someone unfortunately perishes, as long as we can continue, I won't return!"

Chalice's tone was unquestionable and icy.

"Of course, the reward will be higher than ever before! Provided you all help me... complete this damn mission!"

"Yes, Captain!"

……

The Returning Home ship, leaving trails of white, turbid waves, began to accelerate towards the northeast.

Because no goods were loaded.

The speed is quite fast.

Chalice checked the nautical chart and found that at the current average speed of about 35 knots, it would take about six hours to reach the target island.

So he instructed everyone to prepare their weapons and tools before returning to his cabin to rest.

Conserve your energy and build up your strength.

"Captain, it seems the mission requires landing on an island..."

In the cockpit, Wirtz suddenly blurted out this sentence out of the blue.

"Otherwise what?"

Chalice gripped the helm, his eyes fixed on the horizon.

"The investigation is abnormal; we need to go to the island to investigate."

"Besides, the reward is so high that if you just need to run two laps to complete the task, then this money is too easy to earn."

"Do you really think those office workers at the association are that kind?"

"I actually hope they make a rare blunder, so we can reap some benefits!"

Wirtz was inspecting the Winchester shotgun.

This fierce troll is one of his old buddies.

"Be quick-witted..."

Charys cautioned, "An investigation mission is also an exploration mission. Even if you have some intelligence, you must not be careless."

"If we need to go to the island later, you stay here, and I'll take people there."

"On what grounds?"

Wirtz said with dissatisfaction, "Captain, you're not just trying to avoid giving me the lion's share, are you? Are you just jealous of how much money I'm making?"

"roll!"

"We're the only two people on the entire Homecoming that know how to sail! What will happen to the others if something goes wrong once we're on the island?!" Chai Lisi snapped.

So that's why!

Wirtz retorted confidently, "I'm the first mate. Isn't it my duty to lead the men up?"

"I'm still the captain!"

Chalice ended the argument abruptly.

"Besides, I am also an extraordinary being. If anything unexpected happens, I will definitely have a better chance of surviving than you. There is no other choice. It's settled then."

"That domineering guy..."

Wirtz pursed his lips and said nothing more.

The sun rises and then sets.

The reflection of the Homecoming ship on the sea changed direction.

In front.

A tiny black dot gradually became clear.

Chalice confirmed the target using both the nautical chart and the [Naval Chart].

An island not far away.

This is the destination of this mission.

ka ka ka-

Cherry pulled the lever, gradually reducing the power of the Homecoming.

"Everyone! We are about to arrive at our destination!"

"One last check of the weapons and tools!"

"Repeat……"

The communication channels relayed Cherries's orders throughout the Homecoming's cabins.

The sailors moved with practiced ease.

"First mate, you take the helm. Circumnavigate the island and observe first; don't rush to get close."

Wirtz tossed the Winchester, loaded with shotgun shells, onto his back and took over the captain's helm.

however.

Before Cherries could leave the cockpit, Wirtz called him back.

"Captain! Look what that is!"