System vs Rebirth

Chapter 1247: Peaceful Trip

The ship was swaying left and right as they crossed the sea. It was still a rather peaceful sea, so the soldiers kept going without much care.

Anna was maintaining her vision on the sea, ensuring there was no extraordinary presence sneaking up on them.

Meanwhile, Noel and the admiral were roaming around the sea.

”Itʼs really peaceful today.” The admiral smiled. ”It seems that the Sea God is answering our prayers. I hope we can continue like this until we reach our destination.”

”Is it normally not peaceful?” Noel asked.

”Yes. From the record I get, most of the time, there will be some demons. As we cross farther and farther, the demon increases. We are about to reach the deep sea soon, so thatʼs where a lot of demons are coming.

”Those fish are much stronger than the ones in the shallow sea. Thatʼs why the soldiers are already prepared to lay down their lives.”

”Hmmm…” Noel looked down, falling into deep thought. ”The soldiers donʼt need to lay down their lives. We still have the runes.”

”Thatʼs what Iʼd like to use as well, but thatʼs not necessarily good for the crews. If we spoil them too much, thereʼs a chance the barrier will be taken down due to the lack of supply of spiritual energy.

”After all, weʼll be under constant attack. If we waste the spiritual energy, we might run out of demon crystals before reaching the land.

”Besides, it will be good training. If there are more dangerous demons hiding in the deep sea, we will have to handle it. Thereʼs a chance an army of fish will come to swarm us.

”Or even worse, they will come with a storm and high waves. Itʼll be chaotic.”

”Hoh?” Noel nodded in understanding. ”Thatʼs certainly a problem.”

”Thatʼs why I canʼt spoil the crews too much. The sea can be said to be much harsher than the land or the sky. In one of our records, itʼs said that the previous civilization has conquered the land and the sky, or even reached beyond it. However, they have never conquered the sea.”

Noel listened to him attentively, curious about his knowledge.

”So youʼre going to send out the people if weʼre attacked?”

”Yes. Of course, weʼll activate the barrier to ensure the ship is not damaged, but I want the crews to leap into the sea and kill the demons. Obviously, because the fish can swim freely in the water while my soldiers canʼt, theyʼll be at a disadvantage.

”Normally, a spirit master can defeat a peak level demon and a spirit grandmaster can handle a superior demon. However, in the sea, a spirit master could only fight against an advanced level demon. Itʼs because theyʼre unable to move freely.

”Of course, the stronger you are or the more effective your ability is, you are bound to have the ability to fight a demon of your equal.

”Thatʼs why when I know that both you and your wife are coming, you two should be able to take down an ancient demon if they ever come to the surface.”

”An ancient demon, huh?” Noel closed his eyes. ”Will they appear? Or do you have any record of them appearing in the expedition?”

”There are several records. In one record, itʼs said that their ship is attacked by a giant octopus. In another record, there is a huge sword puncturing the fleet. Itʼs a group of swordfish, and the strongest of them crush the entire ship easily.”

”I see.” Noel had Diva as his trump card. Her ability to fight underwater was unmatched.

If he and Anna could only fight one ancient demon together. In that case, the diva could take care of another one.

But it seemed he had to train the crews even if he didnʼt like it.

”Still, to think there are so many ancient demons appearing in the expedition… In the Muivell Kingdom, the last ancient demon recorded was a long time ago.”

”Hahaha. The sea is unexplored after all, so it canʼt be helped.” The admiral chuckled. ”Besides, most of the time, their appearance has to be kept a secret due to the potential of destruction they bring.”

”Thatʼs true.” Noel agreed. He continued asking several questions, which would directly influence the trip.

After knowing everything, he had to change his plan a little bit, especially regarding the escort from the diva.

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Later that night, Noel came out of his room and headed to the edge of the ship. Without anyone realizing, he jumped off and froze the sea a little bit.

While standing on top of the sea, Noel looked down as a shadow emerged from the sea. It was the diva.

”It seems you should go ahead for a bit, just to let the demons come and attack us. This way, we can train the soldiers to face a much more formidable foe. If theyʼre prepared, it will increase the chance of succeeding.”

The diva shook her head. ”I will try that, but the entire day, the fish are simply going away. Itʼs not just my aura. It seems they are fearing yours and Annaʼs. The combination of us three scares the small demons away. Unless there is a peak level demon, if not a superior demon, I donʼt think there will be an attack.”

Noel considered his plan carefully. ”Should I ask you to bring in some demons?”

”Thatʼs possible. I will also stay a bit further ahead to avoid disrupting the smaller demons, but I canʼt guarantee.”

”In that case, please do that. Also, if you find anything suspicious, especially related to an ancient demon, inform me immediately.”

”Alright. If thereʼs nothing, weʼll just talk like this every night.”

”Yep. Sorry for making you work all the time.”

”Itʼs fine. Besides, Iʼm also curious about this new land. Thereʼs always a possibility of us coming there independently.” The diva nodded.

”True.” Noel agreed. ”Anyway, I should go back now.”

”Yep. Good luck.” The diva returned to the water while Noel jumped back to the ship.