Book 2, 223

Book 2, Chapter 223

Translator: Seven

Editors: Ana_Banana, Sei

Lukas looked at the man in front of him, wondering if he was working together with the old man from earlier to scam him.

But after thinking that, he felt that his attitude was a bit strange. Instead of enticing him, it felt like the man wanted Lukas to go find someone else to take him to his destination.

“...Temple Island.”

The captain muttered in a soft voice and went out to the deck once more.

Then, he stared out at the endless ocean for a while.

—After a few minutes,

The captain returned to the cabin and spoke in a blunt tone.

“We’ll leave in three days.”

It really seemed like an arbitrary decision.

This was especially so for Lukas, who was currently in an urgent situation.

The captain continued.

“If you don’t like it, you can find someone else.”

“I’ll be back in three days.”

“...”

The captain frowned before walking to the end of the cabin. Then, as if he was telling him to leave, he said.

“I’ll collect your money then.”

“Enjoy your rest.”

With those words, Lukas got off the boat.

Click.

The sound of the door closing followed him.

* * *

That evening.

Lukas was having dinner at an inn in Akad. Perhaps it was because it was a port city, most of the dishes available were seafood. This meant that there was marine life in this strange ocean that existed above the clouds.

Tuduk, tuduk...

Suddenly, he heard the sound of rain from the outside.

This gave Lukas an incongruous feeling.

‘The sound of rain?’

With a strange expression on his face, he turned to look out of the window. And sure enough, a stream of water was hitting the window hard. Of course, it wasn’t strange that it was raining, what was strange was that it was raining in this place.

This was the Heavenly Realm. A world that floated above the clouds. How could there be rain in this place?

“...”

The captain seemed to be thinking about something. Lukas felt like he had an idea of what the captain was thinking about.

He was probably thinking about whether he should recommend him to another boat or not.

Of course, now that he had confidence in the captain’s skills, he didn’t intend to take any other boat.

“...the waters in that area are particularly dangerous.”

Seeing that Lukas didn’t intend to change his mind, the captain explained in a weak voice.

“As far as I know, there is only one risk-free route to the island.”

“Understood.”

“Ships cannot remain anchored outside of Temple Island for more than two days. If you think you’ll take longer than that, then please tell me in advance. As long as there isn’t any unusual weather, I’ll find a way to wait for you until then.”

Nevertheless, Lukas’ business was not on Temple Island.

Instead, his goal was to access Death Island from it.

Death Island was one of the largest of the Seven Islands that made up the Heavenly Realm. However, because most of the land was polluted with death energy, it was difficult for Dragonmen to live there.

Naturally, there was no one he could ask for Sedi’s whereabouts, so it was impossible for him to know how long it would take for him to find her.

“I’ll find my own way back.”

So Lukas had no choice but to answer in that way.

“I won’t lower the price even if it’s one way.”

That had never been a problem in the first place.

He didn’t intend to brag, but money was the least of Lukas’ worries.

Without saying anything, he simply held out the money bag he’d prepared.

Contrary to his seemingly unyielding attitude, the captain didn’t check the money before putting it away.

“Meals will be served twice a day, but don’t expect them to taste good.”

“I brought my own food.”

“You’re well prepared.”

As he said that, the captain sucked on his pipe.

“Then let’s set sail.”

It was at that moment,

[Warning!!]

[Death Island is an incredibly dangerous place! Entry is not recommended!]

He’d heard this message hundreds or even thousands of times since he had decided to go to Death Island. The contents of the warnings were slightly different every time, but the general meaning was always the same.

“...”

And like before, Lukas ignored the voice ringing in his ears.

He already knew it was dangerous.

And he already knew that he might die.