Chapter 273 – Episode 273 – Academy (6)

Episode 273 – Academy (6)

Meanwhile.

Somewhere on Harman’s giant ship.

“Uhm..”

A paladin named Sylvia opened her eyes. The blurry focus suddenly became clear.

I reflexively fumbled with my waist. The sword I wore while sleeping disappeared.

At the same time, her memory came to mind.

‘I was definitely kidnapped.’

I jumped up from my seat. She looked around and checked her body. Fortunately or unfortunately, the Danjeon was fine.

‘Why did you leave her magic power alone..?’

When you frown at a situation you don’t understand.

“Ugh… Did you finally wake up? I got scolded for holding back what I wanted to eat. “I know you’re lucky!”

I turned my attention to the phlegmy voice. Someone approached her, pretending to be popular with her. It was a grinning man.

Clothes that looked like straw and teeth that were rotten and stained black. At first glance, it was a pirate.

“Luck?”

“Look at your body. You’re fine, right? Even if the king hadn’t ordered it, I would have become a recipient of semen a long time ago. Tsk tsk..”

The man with his black tongue quivering continued.

“You bitch is a special slave. If you just listen carefully, you won’t get into trouble. Probably in the arena…”

Sylvia quickly scanned her surroundings. The only enemy was the man in front of her.

The moment I raised my magic power to escape. The necklace around her neck vibrated.

“Ugh..!”

I couldn’t breathe due to the intense pain. The magical energy inside my body was dissipated. It hurt like my Danjeon was torn.

“Tsk tsk. Stupid bitch. If you use magical power without permission, your meridians will be torn into pieces. “If you don’t want to die, quit.”

She gritted her teeth as she stumbled. She took a step forward as she glared at the pirate.

The startled man took a step back.

“You crazy bitch! “Do you really want to die?”

“Anyway… I’m going to die… I’ll go with you.”

“Uh huh?”

Her black blood flowed from the corner of Sylvia’s mouth. Her internal organs were damaged due to her excessive use of magical power.

Just before her magical fingertips stabbed the pirate.

“Stop.”

Her heavy magical power bound her. Her necklace, which had been vibrating wildly, quieted.

“Ha, Harman!”

Only then did the man come to his senses and run away in a huff. I bowed my head to the man who entered the cabin.

Jeez. Jeez.

Harman, who had a sturdy build, looked at Silvia. He grinned and said.

“My precious life… No, if you waste her life like that, it will be of use. “I really like your spirit. What is your name?”

“···.”

Harman nodded in satisfaction at the sight of him glaring at me without answering.

Hehe… I like how angry he is like a Holy Knight. Good night. I will show you my mercy.”

Harman spread his hands wide.

“10 consecutive wins! Fight in the arena I run! “If you win ten times, I will take off your necklace without a word.”

“Ha.. How can you trust something like a pirate?”

“I promise in Harman’s name.”

“···.”

Sylvia fell silent at his confident words. After pondering for a while, she finally nodded.

***

Atlat again.

Siu spoke to the elf informant.

“Where is the Harman fleet located?”

The informant, who was scratching his cheek in embarrassment, said.

“Sorry. Agents are tracking it now and results will be available soon.”

“Tracking? “Didn’t you already know the location?”

“Harman suddenly strengthened his guard. He wanders the high seas and never stays still. “Like a person being chased.”

“…How long will it take to determine the location?”

“At least a few days. So, it is expected to take about two days at the earliest.”

“Two days are too slow…”

As I was muttering, the informant spoke.

“If you are uncomfortable waiting quietly, would you like to go to the scene? If you’re lucky, you’ll be taken to the fleet right away.”

“What does it mean to be dragged away?”

The informant held out a piece of paper with something written on it. I looked through it.

[Looking for a family to join the Planck fishing boat!]

[Anyone with a healthy body can do this!]

[All sailors receive private cabins, free 3-star magical breathing techniques, and personal self-defense artifacts…]

“Sailor recruitment form?”

“On the surface, it looks like an ordinary recruitment letter, but it’s not. “Compared to other fishing boats, the treatment is 1.5 times better.”

“Surely..”

Although the sea is dangerous, providing artifacts to all sailors was too much. It was common to rent it out while working as a sailor.

Moreover, a newcomer has a private cabin on a narrow ship. It was ridiculous treatment.

“Actually, these guys have joined hands with the Harman Pirates. “If you go far out to sea, you will be kidnapped by pirates on purpose.”

“···What happens if I get kidnapped?”

“After being forcibly restricted, one becomes a pirate… It will be food for fish. But it’s good for us. In the end, they will guide you to the Harman Pirates.”

“It’s not bad… “What if I’m not kidnapped?”

The informant shrugged.

“We have to wait for the next opportunity. Another option is to just wait here at the atlatt. Our agents have already boarded numerous fishing boats. “Harman’s location will be known soon.”

It was frustrating to just wait. I didn’t particularly like the plan of leaving it to chance.

After thinking about it, I opened my mouth.

“I think there are a few pirates identified in Atlat. Am I right?”

“Yes. “There are only a few dozen people who are clearly members of the Harman Pirates.”

“How about tailing them? “They will probably return to the fleet anyway.”

The informant who stopped and looked at me said.

“Um… It’s almost impossible to follow the fishmen in the sea.”

“It’s impossible to follow?”

“Yes. Being fast is one thing, but they are incredibly sensitive in the sea. It senses even small vibrations sensitively. … Siwoo is a human, so it will be more difficult to follow him.”

“Don’t worry, I’m quite skilled in the art of stealth. Just give it a try. “If there are any pirates leaving the city, let me know.”

The informant who hesitated nodded.

“···Yes.”

*

I guess I waited for an hour or two.

The informant hurriedly approached and said.

“Siwoo! “Now a pirate is trying to get out of the city!”

“Go right away.”

Following the informant’s words, we headed north. The edge of the wall. I found a man as skinny as an anchovy.

‘Is it him?’

Skinny limbs so skinny you could see the bones, and even protruding cheekbones. It was identical to the impression seen in the photo.

The pirate guy looked around. He made sure that no one was there and slowly walked towards the tent.

The moment it touched the curtain. His bracelet glowed and passed lazily.

Slurp.

I went out to sea and swam. I followed the guy as he quietly left the city.

I placed my palm on the tent.

Ugh!

The bracelet started vibrating. It was a temporary pass given to me by an informant.

I passed through the curtain starting from the palm of my hand. I felt ice-cold water at my fingertips.

Bogle…

Before I knew it, I had completely passed through the curtain, and the ring I was wearing worked. It was a survival artifact I received from Lydia.

The cold deep sea felt lukewarm, and the water pressure was neutralized. I can now breathe like on the ground.

“Oh···?”

I could also speak. The spirit energy felt from the necklace made it possible.

I nodded in satisfaction and turned around.

I patted the curtain I had just passed through. Unlike before, the bracelet did not work. In the first place, it was a pass that only allowed for going outside.

To enter the city, you had to be inspected again.

‘Where… Should I chase it?’

I saw pirates leaving in the distance.

The Wolyeongshin was activated in earnest. My whole body became blurry and transparent like water.

Subsequently, even Pungsingyeol was operated with polarity. The body, light as a feather, swayed back and forth with the current.

‘Hmm..’

I stepped on the water as if I was kicking the air. But it was not easy to move forward. It was so light that it was difficult to hold on to it.

After thinking about it for a while, I wrapped my whole body with the Hunwongi.

‘Heavy.’

The floating body fell to the floor. I started walking on the rough sand and ran faster and faster.

‘Gyeong(輕).’

The moment you kick the ground with your foot. I lightened my body. I quickly went back and forth between Cheongeunchu and Pungshingyeol. They were operated almost simultaneously.

It was quite difficult to practice magic in the sea.

‘···It’ll be quite a bit of training.’

I walked away and kicked the ground towards the pirate guy who looked like a dot.

*

I quickly got used to the awkward walking style. I learned not to go against the current. I surrendered myself to the huge flowing current.

The pirate who was at the edge of my field of vision suddenly came right in front of me. It runs faster than the fishmen in the sea.

Sssss..

I followed quietly while using Wolyeongshin. If you continue like this, you will reach the Harman fleet.

‘Hmm?’

I frowned as I watched the pirate ahead of me. Something glimmered in the direction he was heading.

‘Crotch?’

A fish the size of a house approached without a sound and opened its mouth wide. Still, the pirate guy didn’t notice.

If I left it like that, it was obvious that the monster would kill me.

‘They say the fish people are sensitive to the sea.’

It wasn’t that I didn’t understand. That anglerfish-like monster was incredibly stealthy.

It was a monster specialized in stealth.

It was similar to a chameleon. Even the color of the scales changed depending on the surrounding environment. It was so transparent that it couldn’t be seen with most senses. He was a perfect hunter.

Sreung.

The clear sound of metal echoed in the sea.

“Uh..?”

Stop. When the pirate looked back and was shocked. I swung my sword at the guy.

Sigh!

A crescent-shaped flash passed by him. He cut down the ambushing monkfish in one go.

“Huh!”

The fishman covered in monster blood stopped tall.

He opened his mouth wide and then trembled. Now I understand what happened.

I approached the guy who was standing there dumbly. The guy who flinched lowered his head.

“Gu, thank you for saving me.”
“It’s not?”

“···Yes?”
“I didn’t save you.”

Blue magical power condensed at the tip of the finger. Just before shooting Earthwind. I asked just to confirm, just in case.

“You’re a pirate, right?”

“..Absolutely not! What are you misunderstanding? “I am a hunter who makes a living by hunting monsters!”

I burst out laughing at the lie that didn’t work.

Pee it.

The ground wind spread out and split the water. The stiff, blood-scarred guy opened his eyes wide.

I spoke to the guy who was paralyzed and couldn’t even open his mouth.

“I have a question… If I ask nicely, will you tell me? That can’t be possible. Therefore···.”

The soul energy at the tip of my finger was stained black. The densely concentrated pain stirred.

“I’ll torture you first.”
“Ugh!?”