Chapter 257 Island News
Alka returned to the boat.
When he returned to the boat, Jason and others were already waiting on the boat.
"Why did you come back just now? I thought something happened to you." Xia Daiti, who was standing on the deck, said when he saw Alka climbing up.
"Just delayed for a while." Alka said with a smile.
But it’s not too late, after all, it’s just getting dark.
Alka then came to the captain's room, where all the important members of the ship were already seated.
Alka sat in his seat, looked at everyone and said, "What's your impression of this island?"
“It’s not bad for a small port town, but it’s just a small port town after all.
According to the information I asked for before, there is a city on this island, as well as several other small towns."
Xia Daiti said as a map appeared in his hand.
Hearing this, Alka became curious and took the map.
He didn't know much about the specific situation of the island.
I picked up the map and took a look.
The shape of this island is probably an irregular cross star. Although it is irregular, the shape of the island is really peculiar, which should be the origin of the name of this island.
The town they were in was called South Point Port, which was the corner below the cross.
In the middle of the entire island is a city that is obviously several times larger than the town.
There is a small town on each of the other three corners, but it is not at the end of a corner like Nanjiao Port, but in the middle.
Nanjiao Port is also the largest town. After all, it is the only outlet to the sea on the island, so it is understandable that it is more prosperous than other towns.
From the map, one can only see that the town is quite large and the island shape is a bit peculiar, but nothing else can be seen.
Alka blinked slightly.
A light appeared on the island.
After all, for such a large island, even if there are powerful forces on it, it is impossible to prevent the treasure from being buried there.
Two golden beams of light appeared, and seven blue dots were scattered around the island.
There are only three white dots. In addition to two in the wild, one of them is in the city in the center of the island.
Two golden lights?
This was something Alka had not expected, and the two golden lights were coincidentally located in the city in the middle.
In the heart of this city.
He stretched out his hand and tapped a beam of golden light.
【Hidden Treasure】
[Difficulty: Bloodline Owner]
【Popularity: 1654】
[Treasure Information: None]
This is the most basic information column, with almost nothing on it, which means that Alka knows nothing about the treasure.
However, the difficulty made Alka frown, and after thinking about it, he simply ignored the golden spot.
Alka had seen such difficulty with bloodline owners before.
This also indicates that this treasure was hidden intentionally by someone, and it is obviously a relic left for future generations. If one does not have the bloodline, it can only be obtained by violence.
Use violence to obtain a treasure in another's major city capital.
Not to mention that this is the boundless ocean, and their current strength can only be said to have just reached the baseline.
Alka would rather not take this treasure.
This is definitely putting them in danger. Doing things that are not commensurate with their own strength is undoubtedly seeking their own death.
He shook his head helplessly.
Reach out and touch another golden light
【Hidden Treasure】
[Difficulty: Key Owner]
【Popularity: 1165】
[Treasure Information: None]
It is almost the same as the golden light next to it, except that the difficulty this time is that you need to have the key.
This means that this treasure is placed somewhere and can be opened with a key.
Neither of the two treasures can be easily obtained now, and Alka doesn't even know any information related to them.
If you really want to get these two treasures on this island, you may have to stay for a long time.
Alka couldn't help thinking.
"If you want to look for treasure on this island, I suggest you keep a low profile." Jason looked at Alka staring at the city on the map and suggested.
After all, when Alka stared at the map, he was generally looking for any hint of treasure on it.
Hearing this, Alka turned his attention away from the map and looked at him puzzledly and said, "Oh? Why?"
"According to what I have learned, the mayor of this town is a 'Staff Bearer', and the highest fighting force on this island is a 'Crown Wearer'." He explained, shaking his finger.
Then there were even more puzzled looks from the others.
They wondered what such obvious titles as "the Staff-Bearer" and "the Crown-Bearer" meant.
Is that what they meant by literal?
Seeing everyone's puzzled looks, Jason knew the reason, but he shrugged helplessly and said, "I don't know what these two titles mean, but they are related to strength. For example, 'Staff Bearer' represents the fourth stage of strength."
"It should be related to the treasure."
Julia thought about what Jason had just and said.
"The levels of treasures are divided into [Holy Grail], [Scepter], and [Crown]. I don't know why there is no name related to the Holy Grail, but holding a scepter and wearing a crown, don't they sound obvious?"
She tells the story of the relationship between the two.
It does seem to be true when you hear it this way, and if you look at the literal meaning, they do correspond.
"So the so-called staff bearer means someone who holds a [scepter]-level treasure?" Polo understood it simply.
"How is that possible?" Alka shook his head. How could it be like this? This understanding was too one-sided.
Moreover, the mayor of a small town holds a [Scepter]-level treasure, and the strongest person on a target island is a strong man carrying a [Crown]-level treasure.
No matter how you think about it, it's impossible. It's too cheap.
"The person holding the staff represents the fourth stage, which may indicate that one needs to reach the fourth stage in order to control a [scepter]-level treasure." Simon said after thinking for a while.
This is a more reasonable and correct guess. Of course, Porro’s guess is not impossible, it’s just unacceptable.
"That is to say, the person who rules this town has at least fourth-level strength, and the person who rules this island may be higher, perhaps fifth stage or even higher." Juanlu said.
Jason nodded, “Yes, that’s right, and it’s not guaranteed that the person who rules this town is definitely at the fourth stage.
The information I obtained is that the 'Staff Bearer' is at least at the fourth stage, and the strongest person in this town may not only be at the fourth stage."
Simply put, if they made too much noise or attention because of the treasure, they would likely violate the laws of the island.
Just as the navy who first came to the island to inspect said.
According to the navy man, a treasure hunting group must have done this on the island before and was discovered.
With previous experience as a lesson, it is impossible not to be vigilant.
And according to their understanding.
There are quite a few people on this island, and even in the wilderness, it is not a desolate place.
After all, this island has a city, four towns, and some villages.
Even though the island is large, once these settlements are distributed, there is basically no complete wilderness.
Basically, every corner of the island is inhabited.
There is a good chance of meeting some ordinary civilians living here.
The main reason is that they are too weak.
To put it bluntly, they don't even have the ability to protect themselves.
A treasure hunting group composed of people who haven't even reached the third stage.
Even when digging for treasure on the island, they had to avoid contact with strangers so that their specialness would not be discovered.
There is no room for arrogance at all.
At this stage, the most important thing is to avoid any contact with strangers as much as possible and minimize the risk.
Thinking of this, Alka looked at the map in his hand and covered it directly.
"Don't worry, our target is not on this island for the time being."
"Do you have other goals?" Jason asked curiously.
Alka nodded, and then told everyone about his encounter with Balazs today and what he discussed with Balazs.
"Is there a treasure with a lot of treasure? It's definitely worth a visit at this stage." Xia Daiti murmured to himself after listening.
The funds on their ship were indeed insufficient, mainly because the ruins of Vastewa were too old.
However, the magical items they obtained from the overlapping space were too precious and they didn't want to trade them at all.
Every piece is useful.
At this point, Alka remembered something and said to everyone, "Then while Baraz is dealing with other things these days, let's finish what we should do."
"Xia Daiti, how much public funds are left on board?"
"There are probably about 300 gold sails left."
Alka nodded, saying that it would be enough for the short term.
"Dispose of all the valuables left in the treasury, except for the precious metals and gems."
Precious metals and gems are both hard currencies and can be disposed of anywhere without any need to rush, not to mention that these two things are materials.
Moreover, the gems have now become the food rations of a member of the ship, and the treasure allocated to Jason in the future may have to be exchanged for gems for him.
As for those valuable items that are obviously more decorative and look better, it would be a pity if they were melted down.
Selling an island like this, which has a large population, power, and even nobles, can obviously bring in more wealth.
In addition to the public funds on the ship, each person should have about 100 to 200 gold sails.
"Jason, go over there tomorrow to register and drag the Voice of the Dawn up for some maintenance."
After all, the Sound of Dawn has not been towed to the island for maintenance on the bottom of the ship since it went to sea.
Although she is a ghost ship and is much sturdier than other ships, she still needs good maintenance in order to sail farther.
It's fine if you don't have the conditions at sea, but you can't be stingy once you're on the island.
The Voice of Dawn is also an important member of their group.
Jason nodded: "No problem, I'll do it tomorrow."
“I don’t know if you’re interested. When I was walking around town, I saw people buying and selling knowledge related to spells.” Julia suddenly said.
“But the price is not cheap, ranging from 1 to 100 gold sails.” Lucelia said beside her.
This price is indeed not cheap.
But knowledge is priceless after all, and the sale of knowledge related to spells also exists on the Home Sea.
However, after all, the Touchers on the Home Sea are secretive entities, and such situations can only be seen at certain times when the Touchers gather together.
"If it can be bought, can it also be sold?" Jason suddenly said.
"I don't know about that. We haven't asked specifically about it, but it should be possible."
However, the spells that can be purchased are unlikely to be very effective.
It would obviously be more appropriate to supply this thing to one's own forces and distribute it as a reward.
After all, spells can be considered a specialty of a force.
Moreover, the forces that do this kind of business can be said to be getting something for nothing.
Everyone chatted for a while and shared some of the information they learned while wandering around the island during the day.
Alka suddenly looked at Simon and asked, "How long will it take to reach the third stage?"
"It won't be a few days. I have a feeling it will happen."
Simon said.
Hearing this, Alka nodded. He was almost there too, and should be able to reach the third stage in the next few days.
By then they will have two three-stage combat forces on board.
"Do you want to take more contribution?" Xia Dai asked.
Alka nodded, that was what he thought.
If I really go treasure hunting with Balazs at that time.
A contract will definitely be signed at that time, and then he will have to consider the issue of mutual contribution.
Because he knew there was a treasure there.
"How much do you think a treasure is worth?" Alka suddenly asked.
"this……"
Alka's sudden question silenced everyone present.
How can one calculate this?
Not to mention this thing in the Home Sea, the core of a force has never seen it so far, so who would take it out for trading.
It's not even documented.
After all, who would be short of money if they had treasures?
"I think it would be better to ask Balazs about this kind of question. There must be cases of trading treasures in the Endless Sea." Xia Daiti said from the side.
"Why do you say that?"
"Look around our ship? Only ghost ships should be able to dock here, right?"
When everyone heard Xia Dai say this, they were not fools and they understood what she wanted to express in an instant.
"So that's how it is. From this perspective, it is indeed possible." Julia suddenly realized.
"Are you guessing riddles?"
Porro looked at them and said helplessly.
Although he is not a fool, he seldom thinks about these words.
He was uncomfortable with the roundabout and indirect words.
"Why do you always beat around the bush when you talk? Can you be more straightforward?"
Hearing what Porro said, everyone couldn't help but smile.
Finally, Alka smiled and explained, "There are at least twenty ghost ships parked around us. Conservatively speaking, there are 20 people who hold the treasure on the island. This is still the minimum standard, because it is definitely not just our team that has multiple people holding the treasure."
“This is just a landmark island in the vast ocean. Although there are not many landmark islands, they are not rare either.
In the Infinite Sea, ordinary Holy Grail-level treasures are obviously not legendary things. Think about the difficulty of owning multiple treasures. There will definitely be people who get treasures that are not worthy of themselves. "
At this point, Porro nodded in understanding.
In such a situation, it is impossible that treasures will not be traded, so it is definitely better to hand over the treasures to someone you trust.
But who has such courage?
There is more selfishness in my heart.
It might be more useful to share the treasure with others and sell it for a large sum of money.
Especially in some cooperative teams that do not trust each other that much, there are only two options to obtain treasures.
Communicate well, or fight bloody.
"Okay, you guys chat, I'm going to go cook." Juanlu said as he stood up and walked out.
Not long after, the signal for dinner came from outside.
Everyone left the captain's room and came to the restaurant.
Juanlu handed a plate of light red gel-like substance to Jason.
"Here, take what you want."
"Thank you."
"Boogie! Boogie!"
Hearing the shouting coming from behind, Jason's face was full of helplessness.
"Okay, okay, stop shouting!"
Reluctantly, he returned to his seat, pulled open the stool next to him, picked up the crystal dragon on his stool and put it aside.
He looked at the crystal dragon's cute head rubbing against his chest and touched the soft crystal hair on her head.
Then several transparent crystals and red and blue gems appeared in his hands.
With a painful look on his face, he placed them on the plate next to him, then poured the gel in his hand over them.
"Okay, eat quickly, Urulius."
The crystal dragon next to it was eating the crystals on the plate in big mouthfuls, making chewing sounds like it was eating candy.
Watching her chewing, the pain on Jason's face became even worse.
Every bite is money.
This kind of eating behavior is like stuffing a golden sail into your mouth.
The people next to him were eating the food on the table and looking at Jason with a look of pain on his face.
"I think the crystal gems you have may not be enough for him to eat. I suggest you go to the island and buy some more." Alka looked at him and suggested with a smile.
Hearing this, Simon next to him smiled and said, "You may not know since you didn't join us today, but Jason is a little famous on the island."
"Oh, what's wrong?"
"He was very generous today. He spent several hundred gold sails to buy all the crystal gems in the store."
"Yes, and then we encountered two gangs of robbers and several thieves along the way." Juanlu said helplessly.
Listening to what several people were saying, Alka couldn't help but laugh.
“Ah! Ah! Ah!”
The sound of the classroom came from the other side. Urulius flapped his short wings and opened his mouth, calling to Jason like a crying baby bird.
"Why do you want to eat more? Has your appetite grown again?" Jason asked puzzledly.
The Crystal Dragon shook his head and nodded.
"Oh my god! Okay, okay."
Jason was extremely helpless, so he took out a few gems from his pocket ring, glued them with light red gel, and fed them to her.
His face looked deathly pale.
You have to know how long this crystal dragon has been born? Only a dozen days and nights.
But the appetite is increasing almost every day.
I went from eating one or two gems for a few days to eating one every two or three days, and each meal might require two fist-sized gems.
It is foreseeable that as she grows bigger, her appetite will become more and more horrible.
Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but feel some sympathy for Jason as he looked deathly pale.
From now on, most of Jason's wealth may go into the crystal dragon's stomach.
Juanlu patted Jason on the shoulder and consoled him: "It's okay, luckily we are quite efficient in digging for treasure."
