Pillar of Yita

A third of half a ton of Earth Origin Crystal is still worth over a million Lycel, even though it’s a lot less than originally estimated.

The key is that for the current Seven Seas Travel Group, this is something that money can’t easily buy.

Hilveld seemed calm:”But how can you prove that everything you’ve said is true?”

Silence fell from their side.

They had come up with this makeshift solution in a moment of desperation.

But as Hilveld pointed out, they had no way to prove that what they were saying was true.

However, Miss Ship’s Officer gave a smile, ”If you have a way, then I suppose I have a solution.”

The other party asked eagerly:”What solution?”

”It’s very simple.”

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The Seven Seas Traveler is quietly anchored in the darkness.

The sails have been lowered, leaving only two bare masts reaching toward the sky.

The hull is covered with scars from the battles of the past days; a cannonball even pierced the bow, leaving a temporary patch there.

The bulwark is missing in several places, and both the poop deck and masts have sustained damage.

As Hilveld said, during previous combats—especially with Long Wharf—the Seven Seas Traveler suffered significant damage itself.

If they don’t stop for repairs, the upcoming battles may be impossible to sustain.

Fortunately, the ship is already supplied with materials, so unless it’s a problem with the Dragon Bone or Heart of Fairy, the repairs can be completed in a day or two.

Not to mention restored completely, but seventy to eighty percent new is achievable.

But the premise is that they need to find a suitable hiding place.

The pursuers are trailing closely behind; within the past few days, they’ve narrowly avoided being discovered several times thanks to the Seven Seas Traveler’s small size and the intricate terrain of Void Canyon shielding them from the spies.

But in the past few days, they’ve hardly had time to stop and rest; often, anchoring for a few hours during twilight is the limit.

This amount of time isn’t just tight for repairs, but is also barely sufficient for regular maintenance—

After a busy day, Fang Hong finally found some free time. He leaned on the ship’s railing, gazing at the nearby cliff looming in the darkness.

Not every place on the Sky Sea is suitable for Winged Ships to anchor, especially within the winding and complex Void Canyon.

But fortunately, the Seven Seas Traveler is a small ship and can hide in the narrow caves, using the night to stay for a few hours, and leave before dawn.

It’s been three days since their communication with the artists.

Over the past half week, the Seven Seas Traveler has deepened into the Great Rift Valley, following Void Canyon northward, past the lush rainforest along the canyon’s shores.

He turned back and asked:”Do you think they’ll come, Hilveld?”

Everyone was resting, and at that moment, only he and Hilveld were left on the deck.

Hilveld gave a faint smile, ”I don’t know.”

Fang Hong looked at her in surprise; Miss Ship’s Officer had adamantly insisted on communicating with those people back then, and he thought she was full of confidence.

”Don’t worry, what’s meant to be will happen,” Hilveld smiled again and said softly, ”If what they’re saying is true, we can send that young lady to Kailan Ao, and the Praetor of Orlenze is the one who sought to apprehend her—she’ll be safe there, and what happens to her afterward is none of our concern.”

”Kailan Ao, I think I’ve heard of that place.”

”Beyond Mount Pieriad, the second peak of Old World’s Ladder is Kailan Ao. The place is at the kingdom’s frontier; if they wish, they can even proceed to Asuka.”

Hilveld turned her head, giving him a half-smile, ”If it’s just a matter of escorting someone, then this ship ticket is fairly expensive.”

Fang Hong thought that nearly two hundred kilograms of Earth Origin Crystal, isn’t it costly.

It’s not like Earth Element Crystals, which are calculated by ton—it’s similar to the difference between metal and precious metal.

He understood Hilveld’s plans; assuming safety, this trade indeed wouldn’t be a loss.

Moreover, he comprehended a deeper meaning; these Earth Origin Crystals are really only useful to themselves—she might be unlikely to take such a risk for anyone else.

But the problem is, how does she make sure this thing is true?

He intended to ask this question, but just at this moment, a silver light suddenly flickered in the dark distance.

”Our guest has arrived.”

Hilveld looked at that silver light and spoke softly.

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