The two ships slowly approached each other, and Sverillier, standing on the bow of the Thunder Island ship, beckoned to Evenson and shouted, "Hey, boy, how did you get here?" ”

"Svelier Taru, I ,.. I'm planning to come to Ariel to borrow some food. You know, food is scarce right now, and there are a lot of families on our island who don't have enough food to survive the winter. Evenson then asked Sverillier, "Taru, why are you here?" ”

"Listen to me, boy." "There were sentinels who reported that they had seen a fleet of Randy some time ago. The fleet came from the north and made a brief stop at Raven Island before returning to Randy in the south. ”

"Randy's fleet?" Evenson asked, "How did they come from the north?" ”

Sverier tilted his head, "I don't know. King Richard sent me to investigate the matter, suspecting that Ariel was secretly colluding with the Randy. ”

"Are you going to go to Ariel and question him now?" Evenson asked.

"No, why should I question him, how he likes it, I'm just doing what I'm told." Svelier said with a smile.

"Svelier Taru, did you come from Eternal Night Island before?" Evenson asked, "Rickliel is still on the Isle of Eternal Night, right?" ”

"Of course, he's." "Ricklir is gathering forces on the islands in preparation for a new raid. ”

"Attack this season?" Avenson was a little surprised, and he continued to ask, "Where is Ricklell going to attack?" ”

"It's starting to get colder, but there's no ice floes yet. As for where to attack, Ricklier has not yet said. Sverier continued, "However, I guess it should be the northern part of the Golden Coast and the southern part of the moor, or the area where the two meet. Although it has also been invaded by seawater, it appears to have been little affected by the overall elevation of the populations in its grain-producing and pastoral areas. ”

"It's an ideal target for attack. This season's wind is blowing in that direction. "It's just that when we return home, we're going to have to oar." ”

"It's just my personal speculation." "But Ricklier has said before that he expects the residents there to stock up on a lot of food for the winter." You know, what we need most in Fayton right now is food. ”

"Did King Rickliel say he wanted us to join us in this raid?" Evenson asked.

"I'm sorry, no." Sverier said, "You are small in number, and the only four ships were burned in the last battle against King Tofli, and I think King Ricklir must have wanted you to gather some more strength without informing you." ”

"Okay." Evenson said disappointed.

"Boy, you just got back from Raven Island, right? Have you seen Oliel? Sverier asked.

"Oh! We had just returned from Snowcrow Island, but Olir Taruta was not on the island. The islanders of Snowcrow Island told me that he had led the fleet of Snowcrow Island to engage the invading Athorians. It is said that the Azor also defeated him at sea. He has not yet returned to the island and is missing. ”

"The Azores who came to attack? The Azor also defeated him at sea ?! Ariel where he is missing? Sverier said in surprise, "Which idiot are you listening to, how is this possible!" The Azores are not good at sailing, and they simply have no ships capable of catching up with our warships. Could it be that they defeated Eriel with their poor fishing boats? ”

"This fisherman told me. He meets the defeated Raven Island soldiers who have fled back to the island. Evenson pointed to the fisherman, then to the Raven Island ship towed behind the Starlight, and said, "That ship belongs to Eriel, and the warriors of Erir fled back with it." However, the warriors on board all died when they returned. The warriors are said to have told the islanders that they said that their own death was due to the curse of the Azars. ”

Sverier's eyes widened as he looked at the ships towed behind the Starlight, and he said in disbelief, "Boy, you said those warriors were cursed? ”

"Yes, that's what the warriors said to their islanders before they died." "They did die weirdly, too. ”

"Are those warriors stupid for saying such nonsense?" Sverier continued to stare at the Raven Island warship and said, "That ship is indeed Ariel's warship. Boy, do you mean that there is not a single soldier alive on that ship? ”

After glancing at the fisherman, Evenson said to Sverier, "No. And the ship was full of corpses, including the warriors of Raven Island, and many birds. ”

"And the carcasses of birds?" Sverier asked curiously, "Why are there bird carcasses?" ”

"I don't know. Probably because of the curse of the Asols. Evenson paused and said, "Svelier Taru, since Erir Taru is not on the island, you might as well sail back to Eternal Night Island with me." I was on my way there to meet Rickliel. ”

"What are you doing to see Rickliel?" Sverier asked.

"Just go and report to him, these things... Something about the defeat of Eriel. Evenson thought for a moment and said.

Sverier thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Boy, you can just go about this matter yourself." Now that I'm here, I thought I'd better go and see what the Raven Island has become like. ”

"Taru, are you sure you want to visit Snow Raven Island again?" Evenson asked.

Sverier nodded and said, "Of course. ”

"Well, we're not going with you. I'm going to get to the Isle of Eternal Night as soon as possible. "I have something else to say to Rick Lil." ”

"Wait a minute, Evenson." Mikicharan suddenly interjected and said to Evenson, "I think we'd better go to Snowcrow Island with Sverier Taru." ”

Evenson was hesitating when Sverier suddenly spoke, "We're just going to see how Snow Raven Island is being attacked by the sea, Sage, haven't you all been there before?" Then there is no need to go again. ”

"Sverier Taru is right, Mikicharan Virtuous. We had just come down from the island, so there was no need to go again. Evenson said to Mickey Charan.

"I'd like to see it again." Micky Charan said to Evenson seriously, "I always felt that something was not right. ”

Evenson felt her insistence in Mikicharan's eyes, and he thought for a moment that Mikicharan seemed to want to look for traces of the snow crow's signs again.

"If you're in a quandary, I'll take Svilir Taru's boat." Seeing Evenson's embarrassed face, Mikicharan turned to Sverier and said, "Svelier Taru, you won't refuse me to go with you, will you?" ”

"Hmm—" Sverier wanted to refuse, but after hesitating for a moment, he said, "No, sage, how could I refuse to go with the sage." ”

"In that case, okay." Evenson hesitated, then agreed, and said, "Then this little fairy girl, her dog, and her maid are also with you?" ”

"They're with me." Mikicharan said.

"Okay." "Then let's split up." ”

Before boarding the ship on Thunder Island, Miki Charan approached Evenson and whispered to him, "Take care of this fisherman, Evenson, I think he's suspicious, I don't trust him. ”

Evenson nodded absentmindedly.

As Mickcharan stepped past the side of the ship, Evenson approached Mikicharan again, whispering to her, "Wait a minute, Sage. I'll give you something. ”

Miki Charan saw Evenson turn around and remove the bag from his back, handing it over along with the contents of the bag. As Miki Charan reached for the bag that Evenson had handed her, she heard him whisper, "Sage, this is the Eye of Truth. Tharu had asked me to give it to Siberis. ”

"Then you should give it to her, not me." Miki Charan whispered.

"Sage, this thing doesn't seem to be as simple as it seems. I think you can help me continue researching it. Once you've figured this thing out, I don't think it's too late for you to give it to Siberis. "You know, I don't trust her. ”

"Evenson, I don't quite understand." Micky Charan stole a glance at Sibris, who was turning over the side of the ship, and whispered to Evenson, "Why do you distrust her so much?" She's just a little kid, she doesn't have that much on her mind. ”

"She's a good kid, but she's not a Phetton after all. And Taru was more or less trapped in Garland because of the information she gave. Based on these two things, I really can't trust her. Evenson said.

Miki Charan nodded helplessly and said, "Okay, I'll take care of this thing, and if there's any unexpected discovery, I'll tell you." ”

Evenson nodded, then reflexively left the side of the ship.

After Mikicharan and his party boarded Svelier's ship, the two Pheton ships separated, and the Starlight sailed away with the wind.

Sverier looked at Nohibi, who was quietly crouching beside Sibris, and then asked Mikicharan, "The owner of this dragonheart hound is the one who killed the snow bear and saved Friedlier, right?" ”

Mikicharan nodded.

"It's funny, it's always been the ones who pick their owners, not people who pick them." "It seems that she has a unique charm that attracts this hound to follow her. ”

"Perhaps." Mikicharan said.

Sverier looked at Mikicharan as he approached her and whispered, "Virtuous, I actually want to ask you, why do you have to go to Snow Raven Island with my ship again?" ”

"I have the same purpose as you." Mikicharan looked up at Svelier and said.

"Same as me?" Sverier was stunned for a moment, "Do you also want to go and see how Snow Raven Island is invaded by the sea?" ”

"Svilir Taru, after hearing Evenson say that Erir Taru is not on the island, but still insisting on coming to Snowcrow Island, are you really just trying to see the Snow Raven Island that has been invaded by the sea?" Miki Charan asked.

"yes.." Sverier said with some hesitation, "That's what it's for..." ”

"I think you must have learned something, too. Maybe from some great sage. Miki Charan said as he looked at Svelier.

Sverier looked at Mikicharan for a moment, then smiled awkwardly and said, "After all, it's a sage, so I can't hide it from you." ”

"You're here for the snow raven's signs, aren't you?" Miki Charan asked.

Sverier nodded and said, "Yes. ”

"A sign of a snow crow, what the hell is that?" Mikicharan asked, "It's already happening, isn't it?" ”

"It's already happening? It can't have happened. Sverier said with some confusion, "The sign of a snow crow, no one really knows what it is. But it is said that once it appears, it means destruction. ”

"That's pretty much what Evenson said." Mikicharan said.

Surprised, Sverier asked Mikki Charan, "Evenson knows about this, too?" ”

"Of course he does." Mikicharan said.

"You told him?" Sverier asked.

"No, he told me." "I hadn't heard of this before. He knew it because his mentor was a Dilgar sage. ”

"Oh! I see. He had just said that he had come to Eriel to borrow food for the winter. This bastard kid. Sverier paused, then turned to Mikicharan and asked, "Why are you hiding this?" ”

"Svelier Taru, aren't you hiding it too?" Mikicharan asked rhetorically.

Sverier smiled awkwardly and shook his head, and he immediately continued, "And what did you just find on the island?" Did you spot a snow crow? ”

"I haven't found any snow crows yet." "Everything is as you see. We only found a boat full of corpses and a somewhat strange fisherman. ”

"Since you haven't seen the snow crow yet, why did you decide to return?" Sverier asked.

"The fisherman told Evenson that the snow crow had flown away, and that Ariel had come across the Athore on his way to follow the trail of the snow crow." Mikicharan said.

"What, did the fisherman see the snow crow?" Sverier asked, surprised.

"He said he saw a snow crow, a crow with white feathers." Mikicharan said.

"It's weird," Sverillier said, "it's not the same as I've heard. ”

"Svelier Taru, you and Evenson are hiding from each other about knowing the Sycoon's signs. But I don't think there's really any need for you to hide it from each other. Mikicharan said.

"Why do you say that?" Sverier asked.

"Because you're all Phactonians." Mikicharan said, "Do you have to be wary of each other in this matter for the sake of your own interests? Are you all wondering if whoever catches the signs of a snow crow first can react before the other islands? ”

"It's not exactly like what you said." Sverier said, "Actually, the sign of the snow crow is related to the coming of the end after all. I think it's better not to say it lightly. ”

"The sea has risen like this, does it have to be confirmed by a sign that this is the end of the world?" Miki Charan asked. "People are feeling the fear of the rising waters, people are afraid, and all the islanders can expect that Feiton may be submerged and destroyed in the near future."

"Nuxian, your analysis is not wrong." Sverier whispered to Mikicharan, "But now most people, even most Taru, don't think so, preferring to believe that the rise of the sea is only temporary. It's just that the goddess of the sea is angry, and when the anger of the goddess of the sea is gone, the sea will naturally go down. ”

"Svelier Taru, I understand that you, as Thunder Island Taru, are thinking about your own islanders. But in case you confirm that the snow ravens are showing signs, I think you'd better make it public and let the whole of Featon know. Mikicharan said.

Sverier thought for a moment and said, "It's hard for me to do that, Virtuous. I don't think Evenson would do that. If this matter were made public and known to all, it would not save Fayton, but would immediately plunge Phetton into panic and chaos. When the time comes, I'm afraid no one will be able to appease the people anymore. ”

"The people of Feiton need to face reality, and everyone needs it." "Rickliel ordered the islands to be assembled for this season, precisely because he saw the reality that the Pheton Islands were slowly being swallowed up by the sea. He may not have known about the snow raven's signs, but he did understand that the Pheton people now need more than just treasure and food, we need more land. ”

"Yes. Virtuous, you're smart. "The mountains of the Pheton islands are high, but they can't support more people. We do need to plunder the land. ”

Mikicharan nodded and said, "I probably understand your thoughts, you want to confirm whether the snow crow's signs have occurred before planning your next move." If the snow crow sign does occur, it means that the sea will really keep rising, and based on this, you will lead your islanders to move to the newly plundered land first, so as to have a preconceived idea. ”

"Oh, sage, you speak my mind." "If Friedlier is still here, I wish he could join forces with me to grab the land." To be honest, I like his style. ”

"If Evenson had half the judgment of Friedley, maybe Frosttrail Island would join forces with Thunder Island." Mikicharan said.

"That bastard kid. I really don't know what he's thinking all day. Svelier said.

"Svelier Taru, to be honest, the fisherman Evenson met, I always felt that something was wrong with him." "But what the fisherman said was true, and the warriors on Ariel's ships were indeed dead as he said. ”

"What do you want to say?" Confused, Sverier asked Mikicharan, "The warriors on the ship of Erir have indeed fallen under the curse of the Athors?" ”

"Nope. That's not what I meant, Svilir Taru. On the contrary, I wonder if you have heard of an organization called the Absu Snake Society? Miki Charan looked at Sverill and asked seriously.

"Absu Snake," Sverier said after a moment's thought, "the name sounds strange, Sage. Why do you ask this? ”

Mikicharan looked at Sibriss and Milica and said, "We arrived at Randy before, and there was a man who was very sick and dying, and he was covered with abscesses like the dead warriors on the ship of Snowcrow. I think they must have been caused by the same cause. Before he died, he told the bears, saying that he had been poisoned by the Absu Serpent's Secret Society. ”

"Poisoned?" Sverier said, "So Ariel's warriors must have died because they were poisoned?" ”

"It should be." "But the fisherman said that the warriors, before they died, told him that they had fallen under the curse of the Azorians. ”

"Maybe the fighters didn't know how they died." Sverier thought for a moment and said.

"Maybe." Miki Charan thought and said.