NOVPUBChapter 341: Chapter 298 Mirage on the Small Island_2
The blood of the Sirens dyed the sea red, but due to Lis’s Spell, this area had temporarily become a dead zone.
He carefully maneuvered his Longsword, extracting the vocal cords from the remaining four Sirens.
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[You have killed a Shallow Sea Siren (LV51)!]
[You have gained 210,000 Experience Points!]
[You have killed a Shallow Sea Siren (LV52)!]
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[You have gained 220,000 Experience Points!]
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A total of five Sirens, Lis had gained over a million Experience Points.
The strength of the Sirens wasn’t much, they didn’t stand a chance against a stronger opponent, and the Experience Points they provided were relatively low.
After Lis finished, he returned directly to the “Mermaid.”
The Sirens had been dealt with by Lis, and naturally, their singing had stopped long ago.
Everyone on the board, including the captain, was now awake, but their bodies were still under the effect of the “Group Human Immobilization Technique,” and they could only wait eagerly for Lis’s return.
When Lis landed on the deck and saw the eager expressions of the crew, the corners of his mouth slightly curved upwards.
He put away his Magic Wand and waved his right hand.
All the white light disappeared from the crew, many stumbled and nearly fell on the deck.
“Mr. Lis, what was that just now?”
Captain Loren asked, using an honorific.
At that moment, his mood was like a rollercoaster, experiencing great sorrow and joy.
Indeed, with his strength, he could resist the Siren’s song, but while freeing himself from control, he had no energy left to help the other crew members.
He certainly didn’t want to be a commander without support!
Looking at Lis, he must have gone to handle the source of the eerie singing.
This made him thankful that he had decisively agreed to let Lis board that day.
Absolutely brilliant!
Most people on the ship had just woken up, touching their heads, not knowing what had happened.
“It’s a Siren, an Extraordinary Creature. Their singing can tempt passing sailors.”
Lis nodded, then asked:
“Did you encounter these creatures the last time you came back?”
Loren immediately shook his head, stating emphatically,
“No, if we had encountered them, we might have been wiped out long ago.”
That wouldn’t have happened, since when you came back last time, you brought Evar, who also had the ability to turn the situation around.
“Next time you go to Dan Port, ask the Church of the Gods to bless your ship with a Divine Blessing.” 𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
“It’s quite expensive, but for those of you with little experience, it’s enough to save lives.”
“If you encounter Sirens again, it will at least give you time to plug your ears.”
Lis casually reminded, then he went inside the cabin to check on Helen.
The people on the deck exchanged glances, filled with the relief of having survived.
Thank goodness we were with Mr. Lis, or we might have lost our lives here.
Wait, is Mr. Lis a powerful Mage?
Why did he disguise himself as an ordinary mercenary?
As Captain Loren directed the crew to continue cleaning and repairing the storm damage, he pondered in his heart.
This Mr. Lis seemed very familiar with the Boditch Kingdom and very experienced in maritime travel!
He naturally knew the name of the Sirens; the first time their ship reached Dan Port, he had spent a good amount of Gold Coins at the local Mercenary Guild to purchase a summary of maritime information.
He spent every night mingling in taverns, and from the mouths of sailors and crew, he learned much about the hidden secrets of the sea.
He had naturally heard of Sirens, but this was the first time he had encountered such a Transcendent Creature.
Truly unpreventable!
Similarly, the strength displayed by Lis had somewhat startled him, especially the unfathomable sense of mystery that made him somewhat fearful.
However, it seemed he had no ill intentions towards himself and the merchant ship, which was a relief.
Having him around would likely make the rest of the voyage much smoother.
The longer Loren navigated the sea, the deeper his awe of it grew.
“Come on, hurry up, don’t you all want a feast and wine?”
Hearing the captain’s call, everyone’s movements became much nimbler.
Lis walked into his cabin and saw Helen still sleeping soundly on the bed.
It seemed that the Magic Rune he had set up was quite effective, preventing the Siren’s song from entering.
Lis prepared to sit down and continue his previous arcane research.
Recently, he had been studying the space analysis notes given by Mr. Stephens, and hoped to record all the Magic Runes in them as much as possible.
However, this was too mentally demanding, and he often exhausted his spiritual power during the process of remembering the Space Magic Patterns.
Given that the current environment aboard the ship wasn’t very secure, Lis was now only continuously sketching the corresponding Magic Runes in his mind, getting accustomed to these powerful runes and Magic Pattern Arrays through ample practice.
Knock knock—
The door was knocked, and Lis frowned, glanced at Helen still in deep sleep, then opened the door and walked out.
It was Evar standing outside, quietly watching Lis.
An inexplicably creepy feeling washed over him.
Why would it be him?
Lis had truly not expected this; Evar had always kept to himself onboard, spending his free time at the bow of the ship and rarely talking to others.
During these days since they set sail, Lis hadn’t even spoken a word to him.
Lis casually closed the door and said to Evar, “What’s the matter? Is there something wrong?”
Evar nodded, his tone somewhat respectful as he asked, “Mr. Lis, is it?”
“I have something I’d like to consult you about.”
“Do you know about Mirage?”
“Mirage…”
Lis looked at Evar and spoke calmly, “It’s just a rather rare optical phenomenon.”
“I think, Evar, you should be very clear. Why do you ask?”
In the Gaia World, Mirages also exist, and their principles are roughly the same as those in Lis’s previous world.
Of course, there are special cases as well.
Seeing Evar like this, had he encountered a special kind of Mirage?
Evar hesitated for a moment, undecided whether he should tell Lis the truth.
This secret had been buried in his heart for a long time, and throughout his years of adventure, he had been trying to gather information related to it, but to no avail.
Lis was the strongest Mage he had encountered, seeming quite different from those deceitful and brutal mages.
With no other hope, he could only pin his hopes on Lis.
It pertained to his special abilities; if he just let it go, he felt he would regret it for a lifetime.
Moreover, as long as he kept the utmost secret, safety should be guaranteed.
After a long silence, Evar still nodded and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Lis.”
“It’s actually related to a special experience I had before.”
“One day two to three years ago, I was traveling aboard a merchant ship across the Pearl Sea, heading for Dan Port.”
“We encountered a terrifying storm, with waves rising over thirty meters high, which quickly sank the merchant ship.”
“In desperation, I clung desperately to a plank and barely survived.”
“Once the storm passed, I saw a small island.”
Lis listened quietly, noting that though Evar’s eyes were on him, they were unfocused, clearly lost in memory.
Evar murmured to himself, “The island was just too beautiful, with a rainbow arched over its peak, white sandy beaches, and verdant fruit trees laden with rich fruits scattered across the island, with gleaming fairies frolicking in the sunlight and the streams.”
“I thought it was a Mirage, but I actually set foot on that island!”
“It was truly a miracle!”
“The fruits were the sweetest I’ve ever tasted, and the stream water was the clearest and sweetest.”
“As I walked deeper into the island, I saw a palace of blue in front of me, and discovered that the clear stream water was flowing out from it.”
“I prepared to enter the palace, but then suddenly fainted, and when I woke up, I was still floating in the sea gripping the plank.”
“The island was gone, but I can assure you, all of it was real.”
Evar snapped out of his memories and looked up at Lis.
“Mr. Lis, as a knowledgeable Mage, do you know how to get back to that island?”
