Chapter 316 Leaving
"Are you planning to leave so soon? Aren't you going to stay here for a while? The Blooming Festival will be here soon. I'm sure you won't be disappointed."
The old lady who was handling some official business saw Alka and others coming to say goodbye and tried to keep them.
She sincerely wanted Alka and the others to stay here for a while longer.
You know, Alka and the others didn't come except during the initial war.
Since they arrived and started to help support, they have been helping them almost from start to finish.
Although personnel from other places arrived later, Alka and his men didn't need to work too hard on the battlefield.
But we helped, and we helped them at the most critical moment.
But not long after helping, before they, as the beneficiaries, could fulfill their gratitude, others left.
This seems somewhat ungrateful to them.
This feeling made her very bad.
Hearing her request to stay, Alka smiled and waved his hand.
"No, no, we have other things to do.
Thank you for your kindness, Master Melvi."
Seeing that Alka and the others seemed to have made up their minds, the old woman named Melvi was not going to persuade them anymore.
After thinking for a while, he said, "If you want to go to other places in the Land of All Spirits, could you tell me if you don't mind?"
Alka thought for a moment and said, "We are going to the Land of Fragrance."
This place is the island closest to the orange light.
But after all, this place is connected by vines and cannot be called an island, so it is called the Land of Fragrance, and it is also a relatively large island.
At least it was much bigger than the one under their feet.
Hearing this, the old woman nodded in understanding, her mood obviously improved a lot, and she said with a smile: "That's good, whether you walk directly or take a boat, you should be able to catch the Blooming Festival.
I have passed on your story for your help. Other places will also be friendly to you. I hope this little help can help you. "
Hearing this, Alka made the sign of the Virgin Mary, bowed slightly and said in thanks: "This is very useful, may the Virgin Mary bless you."
"We should be the ones to thank you. Compared to your help, this is insignificant."
As she spoke, the old woman made a gesture as she watched Alka and the others prepare to say goodbye and leave.
“May the flowers in your hearts bloom forever.”
After saying goodbye to the old woman, I was forced to go outside and get some specialties given by the island, most of which were various kinds of flowers and fruits.
With the thanks of the soldiers on the island, everyone left the area.
"Gentlemen, wait for us!"
A familiar voice came from behind.
Several people who were putting supplies onto the Feiyan turned around and looked.
It was the people from Piaoqiu Village’s supply team who came with them.
The leader among them was the bearded Madero.
At this moment, he seemed to have suffered serious injuries. His left hand was still wrapped in a bandage, and there was a wound on his head that had obviously just healed.
These were the scars left during the defense battle, and he brought only three militiamen with him, two of whom had scars of varying degrees.
But it does not affect their actions.
"Madru? I'm so glad you're okay."
Jason looked at them coming and quickly walked forward and said with a smile.
“It’s a bit embarrassing to say that we didn’t help much and were knocked unconscious, but luckily we managed to save our lives.
We have heard about your deeds in the fortress, thank you very much."
We exchanged greetings for a while.
Madru then said, "It looks like you are all preparing to leave?"
Jason nodded.
"Then may I ask..."
Before he could finish his words, Jason smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "Let's go back the same way. Do you want to go together?"
"Really? That's a great coincidence. Of course, it would be our honor if we could."
After chatting for a while, everyone formed a team again and moved forward.
Compared to when they came, there were more and more valuable materials on the wooden boards carrying the consignment.
These were supplies returned to the village from the fortress, and were also a reward for their heroic dedication.
But the militiamen who escorted the supplies.
But two people were missing forever. I heard that they stayed in that defense battle.
This time the way back was very quiet and safe.
The journey was smooth and without any obstacles. It took several days for them to return safely to Piaoqiu Village.
Looking at the Floating Ball Village not far away, Alka also sighed.
It was obvious that Piaoqiu Village had also been attacked.
It was obvious that many rattan ball houses had been attacked, and the signs of damage were very obvious.
It seems that reconstruction work is still in progress.
However, it seems that most of the damaged areas have been repaired, and only traces of the previous battle can be seen from the remaining wicker houses that are still under repair.
Some villagers used magical control spells to make the vines grow and entwine, repairing the gaps caused by the damage.
Some houses are abandoned and should be demolished later.
“Madru is back, it’s great to see you’re safe.
When I heard the news from there, I thought you all…"
Having said that, the old village chief sighed, walked over, and gently hugged Madru.
Then he greeted and hugged the militiamen behind him one by one.
Looking at the team with fewer people, he shook his head and sighed heavily again.
After doing all this, the village chief turned around and looked at Alka and others.
He leaned on his cane and bowed deeply.
Alka hurried over and helped him up.
They can't afford this.
“Thank you for your contribution and for your willingness to help.”
The old man knew clearly that if that side fell.
Even if someone provides support, it would be difficult to reach their village.
It is unknown how many people will be able to survive in their village by then.
It can be said that Alka and his friends saved Piaoqiu Village in disguise.
Even Quick, who had disliked them before, came over and knelt on one knee, holding his trident in the water and bowing deeply to Aka and the others.
“Thank you for your help, and please forgive me for any offense I may have caused you before.
You are all brave men worthy of respect."
Seeing these people being so generous, Alka held his forehead helplessly.
Jason saw that Alka was still holding the village chief, so he walked over, patted Quick's shoulder, and squatted down to put his arm around his neck.
"If you really feel guilty, buy us a drink."
"Of course, of course."
We chatted for a while.
Only after listening to the village chief's instructions did I actually walk into the village.
You can probably tell.
There were still holes and gaps in the rattan houses that had not been repaired, and it seemed that the owners had died.
Among the damaged houses, those where the villagers living there have not died or where there are still people living there will be repaired first.
"Would you like to rest in the village? We will treat you well."
Looking at the village, which was in a state of disrepair and undergoing repairs and construction everywhere, Alka shook his head.
I won't add pressure to others here.
"No, we have something very important to do right now. Let's go back next time."
The village chief nodded with some regret, but did not force it.
Jason looked at Quick next to him and said, "Prepare some good wine, we'll drink together next time."
Quick smiled and nodded. By now he had become somewhat familiar with Jason.
"Of course, it must be the best wine in the village... no, in this area."
Seeing that Alka and the others were about to leave, the village chief and Quick took Madru and the others and prepared to send them to the village entrance.
Suddenly Alka felt his sleeve being pulled.
Turned to look at Xia Daiti.
Xia Daiti narrowed his eyes slightly, with an expression of some reluctance, and then leaned on his waist.
Lucilia, who was sitting on Alka's shoulders, also noticed something was wrong.
Look to the side with Alka.
That was the house of Uncle Mark who had brought them here.
The fence that was originally used to enclose the fish has been damaged.
Only a large group of bighead carps swam around the spherical house, gathering around the dilapidated house.
The big hole in the broken vines at the back of the spherical house had not been repaired yet, and the blood around it was still hard on it.
Alka opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
Lucilia had turned around and was hugging Alka's neck with her head buried.
He stretched out his right hand, put it around the left side of his neck, and gently patted Lucelia's back.
Extend your left hand.
He took Xia Daiti, who was buried in his side, into his arms.
The Feiyan continued to move forward silently.
He didn't stay there for long, just paused.
Quick took a deep breath, looked at the broken wicker house, and forced himself to turn his head away.
The village chief just sighed softly, trying to keep the sound of his sigh as low as possible.
Just like that, everyone suddenly arrived at the entrance of the village in silence.
“May the flowers pave the way for you to move forward.”
"May the Virgin Mary bless you."
We have received the most essential blessings from each other.
Alka and his friends once again harvested the village’s specialty, fish products made from bighead carp.
Boarding the Feiyan, we began to move towards the coast.
This time the journey was still peaceful and tranquil.
There were no unexpected circumstances.
…
A melodious song came from afar.
Even before Alka and the others reached the beach, they could already hear the joyful songs coming from the sound of dawn.
Haven't seen for a while.
The Voice of Dawn missed them a little.
"Ha, we have to go up first." Jiu flapped her wings and laughed with her teammates.
A dozen puppet girls flapped their wings and quickly flew away from the Flying Swallow and flew towards the Sound of Dawn.
Their action made the remaining puppet girls extremely anxious.
"Aaaah, they cheated."
Alka and others nearby looked at their behavior and just smiled.
The Feiyan still maintained a steady speed and glided towards the coast.
The sound of dawn can already be seen in the distance.
Under the sunshine, it quietly stops at the swampy coast covered with green vines.
The special bird-headed Prime Minister still attracts people's attention.
Soon, we finally arrived at the Sound of Dawn.
Three marine creatures jumped directly from the sea and onto the deck.
Alka controlled the Swallow to fold its mast and sails, and slowly sailed the Swallow into the interior of the Sound of Dawn through the opening at the bow.
Several people walked up the stairs to the deck.
The crystal dragon lying on the deck took two steps irritably, and her body became even bigger.
This makes the originally spacious deck a bit crowded.
See this scene.
Alka could only shrug helplessly, but as he was still in the third stage and not yet in the fourth stage, he was unable to do anything for the time being.
We can only wait for his strength to improve further.
During this period, due to the lack of the magic gathering stone on the ship and the matching crystal stone for meditation, their strength has not improved much.
"Phew, it's better to be on the Voice of Dawn." Jason said and leaned against the mast.
For everyone who has been there for a few years, Sound of Dawn has basically become a place like home.
Of course it feels good to be home.
Xia Daiti stood on the deck and looked at the swamp beside him, and suddenly frowned.
"Is it my illusion? Why is Zehai floating to our right?"
Hearing this, Alka hurried over to look.
"It's not an illusion. Ze Hai is drifting in another direction."
Then he shook his head helplessly: "It's troublesome. It will take more time."
Before, they came all the way from the edge of life and death to the land of spirits. Because Ze Hai was also sailing on the sea, they arrived very quickly due to their staggered sailing.
This time, they were moving side by side with Ze Hai, so it would take more time and they had to maintain a faster speed to reach their destination.
This is enough to show how annoying Zehai's disorderly movement throughout the range is.
"Alright, Dawn's Voice, let's race this area."
As Alka finished speaking, the Sound of Dawn began to sing a melodious song and then quickly moved forward.
"We've been away from Dawn Sound for so long, let's get moving after a break and check her out."
Simon suggested after observing the condition of Sound of Dawn.
"no problem."
Alka nodded in agreement with the idea.
When sailing on the sea, it is very important to maintain the ship.
They had indeed been away from the Sound of Dawn for quite some time, so they had to carefully check the condition of the Sound of Dawn and do a good job of maintenance and upkeep.
Everyone dispersed.
Take a rest, clean up the dirt on your body, and have a delicious meal.
Except for those who were on alert in the lookout room, everyone on the ship began to take action.
Alka checked all the way to the central treasure house.
He gently stretched out his hand, and after a series of tests, he opened the door to the treasure house.
As the cylindrical treasure trove was revealed, the musical instrument floating in the center continued to glow.
However, only a small pile of golden sails could be seen surrounding it.
The rest of the treasure has been disposed of.
Even the ones Jinfan had used only had about a few hundred left.
Generally speaking, a certain amount of the treasure they harvest will be deposited into the treasury for daily consumption.
Apart from the little money left, all that was left were the blue magic items next to it.
These magic items are either of little use or they are not suitable for them because they cannot be used.
All are placed here.
And some of the magic items were practice works of him and Simon.
You can also find time to deal with it.
After a few glances, Alka focused on the instrument in front of him.
This is the core of Dawn Sound, a giant violin.
Alka walked around the violin, observing it carefully.
To be honest, he hasn't been here for a long time.
Although someone comes here for routine inspection every day.
The violin has undergone many changes compared to the past.
There is a long strip-like decoration on the back of the violin, which has now completely turned into a mirror-like structure.
The pink mist that originally surrounded the violin has become thinner, and has turned into more pink lines printed on the violin.
This ship was mainly the first to be bound to Alka.
Therefore, the core was mainly infected by Alka 's treasures.
At this time, the core of the Sound of Dawn has become deeply ingrained.
Alka raised his hands.
The violin floated down gently.
But the violin was bigger than Alka himself.
He mainly wanted to conduct a more detailed inspection.
The body moved slightly.
Alka replaced the substitute in the dream with one outside.
The mirror and the dream catcher floated out, surrounded the violin and began to do a final check.
"Oh, has it come to this?"
Alka said with some sigh.
"It seems that your upgrade needs to be put on the agenda." Alka said, patting the violin gently.
A melodious and cheerful song came to my ears.
"Don't worry, it will be done soon."
After answering the Voice of Dawn, Alka put the violin back on and then closed the door of the treasury.
Under the influence of Alka's two treasures, the core of the Sound of Dawn has been greatly changed by the two energies.
This means that the ship is now capable of using more functions.
But it wasn't her abilities that limited her, it was the entire structure of the ship.
Some parts of the entire ship need to be specially treated, that is, suitable spell materials need to be placed for replacement.
At that time, the Voice of Dawn will be upgraded from an ordinary ghost ship.
In fact, if it were like this now, she could also use some special abilities.
But if that happens, there will be certain problems with her overall structure.
Although her core already has the foundation to achieve the conditions.
But the external shell cannot match completely, so there is naturally a price to pay for forcibly using the ability.
By then the whole ship will be in tatters, which will not be worth it.
Thinking of this, Alka patted his cheek helplessly.
How come this looks so much like me?
They are torn apart inside and outside.
It turns out that it is not easy to balance reality and dreams.
