CH 88

December 3, 2021 by danmeiheaven

When Xia Zuoyi fell from the Wind Rider, no one had time to react.

The gang had brute force and was obviously trained so that only after the assailant who’s stabbed by the tail ring screamed out in pain, were they able to subdue them all.

To be precise—it was the Pope, the Grand Duke, and the leader who made great efforts in it. Otherwise, Samuel and the boatmen alone would be no match for this group of well-prepared villains.

Segalot wanted to return to Xia Zuoyi when someone rushed out but was entangled by others. It’s almost just in the blink of an eye, and the accident happened unexpectedly.

The boatmen rushed to the side of the ship in a panic.

They wanted to jump down to save the lord, but when they saw the huge black shadow under the sea, they let out a cry of panic and fear.

“W-what is that?!”

Someone held the ship’s side with a soft leg, his eyes widening in horror.

People in this era have a natural fear of the vast ocean.

Moreover, due to the limitations of various factors such as shipbuilding materials and backward shipbuilding technology… People’s exploration and pursuit of the sea is extremely poor, let alone studying the various creatures living in the sea.

People who go to the sea are only a handful.

The extent of the level of fishing is only offshore. No matter how far away the sea is, except Duke Bill, there is no way to return.

Of course, Samuel could barely count half of the people who had traveled to the far sea, and he hurried back when he saw that the ship was about to be destroyed and people were killed. He hadn’t even seen the whales in the sea.

People know little about the species living in the ocean. Probably the only name is “fish”, all kinds of fish.

For example, the beluga whales that often migrate to the vicinity of Helgeda are called “big white fishes” by the people there.

“Whales” are all huge in size, growing upwards of 3 or 4 meters. People who are familiar with whales will be shocked and even feel awed and timid about underwater creatures when they get close to them.

Let alone these boatmen who have never seen giant cetaceans.

For a while, they were stunned by the huge shadow floating under the sea, and their calves shook in fear. The only reason why they didn’t fall to the ground was by supporting themselves on the ship’s side.

“H-help…”

No one knows whether this feeble cry was for calling to save the little lord who fell into the sea or because they’re frightened by the huge shadow.

At this time, Segalot, Orville, and Archibald, who had all solved the enemy, rushed to the side of the ship like a gust of wind.

Their faces were similar, dark and ugly. They supported the side of the ship neatly and wanted to jump down for rescue.

But immediately, the eyes of the three of them widened involuntarily. Their faces rarely showed surprise.

The big thing finally floated up—the tall dorsal fin, round black and white body, and a length of about more than ten meters long. It looked spectacular and shocking.

And Xia Zuoyi was lying on the back of this “big fish”, drenched but in good condition.

He stretched out his hand and wiped the dripping water on his face, his caramel-colored eyes were lined with water. He raised his head and waved at Segalot and the others.

—”I’m fine, don’t worry.”

The big black-and-white fish took him around and quietly stopped.

Samuel and the sailors looked dazed.

Segalot’s golden eyes were almost as deep as the color of molten glaze. He put one hand on the railing and looked down at Xia Zuoyi closely.

“W-what a big fish…” Someone couldn’t help muttering to himself.

This big black-and-white fish looks round and can almost be called “cute”. Its head is conical in shape, without a prominent beak. It grins a little as if smiling.

But the sharp teeth in its mouth are telling everyone the danger of it.

The vertical height of its dorsal fin is about two meters, and there’s an obvious white oval spot on the oblique rear of its round eyes.

This is the killer whale—high IQ, rich in emotions, and a complete range of recipes.

For example, pelagic killer whales prefer to eat sharks.

The orcas have almost no natural enemies in the sea. Although they look lovely, they are well-deserved “ocean overlords.”

【Host, how are you?】098 asked anxiously in the system interface.

Xia Zuoyi replied in his mind, “I’m fine. Thank you for coming back just in time.”

When he’s on the ship, Xia Zuoyi had to step back to avoid the dagger, but behind him was the ship’s gunwale. He couldn’t retreat. Otherwise, he has to jump into the sea to avoid getting injured.

098 just came back at this critical moment and waved his small matchstick hand in the system interface to make him jump into the sea—he would be saved.

Xia Zuoyi didn’t hesitate and chose to believe him.

And he never expected that the gift 098 brought to him this time was a lovely and huge killer whale.

Under Xia Zuoyi’s palm was the warm seawater and smooth skin with a novel feel—the orca was obediently floating without moving.

But the large and broad pectoral fin wiggles from time to time, showing its lively and active character.

Xia Zuoyi looked at the dorsal fin of the killer whale—upright, a male, and the length of the body should have been more than ten meters visually. It’s an adult.

Orcas are highly socialized animals and a group that forms families. Orcas living in groups have no natural predators, but lone killer whales may be attacked by other toothed whale groups.

While waiting for the ropes to be lowered on the ship for rescue, Xia Zuoyi couldn’t help asking in his heart the specific situation of this killer whale.

098 said:【This is a baby killer whale bred artificially in the interstellar space.】

【It has just come of age. At present, it has no ethnic group. It has very strong submarine viability and long life.】

【Artificial breeding gives the baby killer whale natural navigation ability. A chip is implanted in its body and is now connected to the system. It’s the green dot on the ocean map.】

Xia Zuoyi glanced at the system and indeed found a green spot in the part of the ocean. He was a little puzzled, “How can adult killer whales have no kin?”

098, crossing his small matchstick arms, sighed:【This is a sad thing.】

【In the interstellar age, all kinds of animals are almost extinct. The killer whale is even less seen. It wasn’t easy to cultivate this one… But precious things are always robbed.】

【The host who raised this baby killer whale doesn’t want it to be reduced to prey to be robbed. He would rather it didn’t appear… So he asked 098 to bring it back.】

【The chip in the baby orca can protect it from harm. After it naturally dies, the chip will automatically be destroyed and dissolved in the sea.】

“Host? Which world of a system did you travel to this time?”

098 holding his face, his pursed mouth bending:【Science system.】

Xia Zuoyi: Oh, huh.

Segalot came down in person.

By this time, he had fallen a foot away from the sea surface with the help of the rope, and the huge body of the killer whale was close at hand. He stretched out his hand to Xia Zuoyi who was lying on it, “Come here, hold me.”

Xia Zuoyi returned to his senses. He stopped chatting with 098, slightly propped up his body, and climbed over. After grabbing Segalot’s extended hand, he was hugged into his arms, and the rope began to be pulled upwards.

Only then did the killer whale swing its powerful tail fin and turned to face the Wind Rider, “Hum.”

Xia Zuoyi almost didn’t want to leave.

But he said to 098 in his heart, “This killer whale can’t always be with me. It must find a group to blend in.”

“It is free, and the sea is its home.”

098:【Host, the chip in its body gives it the ability to communicate with you.

【The chip has been successfully connected to the system. Just like how the host can directly speak to 098 in his heart, as long as the host concentrates on conveying what you mean to the little killer whale, it can also receive and understand it.】

【Even if you’re thousands of miles apart.】

Xia Zuoyi was surprised by such a high-tech thing.

He looked down—the big cutie dived and floated up again, wandering around the side of the ship, its head poking out of the sea surface from time to time, looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

Those round little black eyes were hard to spot against the black smooth skin.

After paying attention for a long time, Xia Zuoyi realized that the cutie was also looking at him, its eyes full of joy and excitement.

098 wiped the corners of his eyes with a small handkerchief in the system interface and said:【The poor child has lived in a nutrient solution that simulates marine ecology since birth, has no relatives, and no friends. In the end, the host father who gave birth to the baby killer whale had to bear the pain of sending it away in order to keep it alive…】

【The system is connected to the chip, and the little killer whale can also feel it. From its perspective, the host is now its stepfather.】

Xia Zuoyi had just been carried to the deck by Orville and his feet hadn’t yet stepped firmly. Hearing this, he staggered and almost fell. Archibald, who had been watching him by the side, held his arm.

He replied in his heart, “…Stepfather, me?!”

【That’s right.】098 nodded affirmatively.

He immediately added:【If the host wants the little killer whale to find a group to settle down, you only need to concentrate on conveying your idea to it.】

Just then, the orca leaped out of the sea.

Amidst the exclamation of everyone with wide-open eyes, it performed an instant flip. The huge water splash produced when it fell directly hit the ship, splashing small crystal droplets.

“Hum.” 

The killer whale probed its head from the surface of the sea again.

Xia Zuoyi was stunned. He could clearly feel a proud and happy mood conveyed to him along with the system.

This is so cute…

Xia Zuoyi tried the method 098 taught him—Can I give you a name? Is it okay if I call you Sweet Dumpling?

The orca made that unique and cute sound again. It swings its powerful tail fin and begins to circle in the sea, sometimes swimming far and quickly back again. The upright dorsal fin is very conspicuous.

Such a scene is very strange to Samuel and the sailors.

After confirming that the lord was safe, they began to gather at the gunwale with their mouths open and stared at the killer whale in a very silly manner.

Xia Zuoyi thought—if the nobles had not learned etiquette since childhood, and the Grand Duke had developed a habitually calm and indifferent face, Orville’s expression at this time would be no less impressive.

Neither the Pope nor Archibald looked away.

Xia Zuoyi turned his gaze to the sea again and concentrated on conveying his meaning to the orca that already had a name—find a group that will accept you.

Sweet Dumpling, don’t live alone in the sea anymore. As long as you miss me, I will often come to see you.

“Hum.”

Sweet Dumpling was obviously reluctant and stubbornly didn’t want to leave.

Xia Zuoyi transmitted his thoughts a few more times, with a firm attitude.

After all, Sweet Dumpling can’t always follow him. It should be with its own kind.

Xia Zuoyi repeatedly promised that as long as it sent a signal, he would appear, only then that Sweet Dumpling turned and left, and soon disappeared on the sea without a trace.

This trial trip is undoubtedly a success.

But it was also really thrilling and exciting. In particular, the matter of the black-and-white big fish rescuing Lord Desinia began to spread widely to the entire territory starting from Wissas.

Imperceptibly, Xia Zuoyi’s reputation has increased a bit.