Chapter 39: Ghost Island (2)

"Ghost Island, Naga? You mean that the ghost island is where the Naga haunt? ”

"Well, the transparent gem we just saw is not a real gem, it is the scales of the Hainagar's body."

After the meeting ended, Ares told Dalin about what he had just seen. However, as he had guessed, Daillin did not believe the deep-sea creatures that Ares was talking about.

"I have fought countless battles at sea all my life, and I have never seen the evil creature you described, and perhaps you have seen it in the dictionary of elves. But elven things are not always trustworthy, they are not 100% reliable. Ancient legends? Some things that have been circulated for tens of thousands of years may have been deviated in the process of circulation. The same news will change after ten people pass the word, not to mention that tens of thousands of years have passed. ”

Faced with Ares's concerns, Daillin was unimpressed, and he sat on his captain's throne with a calm face.

"But this is not a legend, this is a fact!"

Ares said anxiously.

"Maybe we should believe Ares's words, father, there are many things we haven't seen, but it doesn't mean that they don't exist, even the dwarves still have a lot of incomprehension and incomprehension about everything in the world."

After Ares finished speaking, Gianna added. She picked up the broken scales and measured them carefully in her hand. A faint strange energy was rippling through the full scales. It is so faint that ordinary people can't feel it at all, and even ordinary magicians can't perceive its existence. But Gianna could feel it. It has an energy of its own, like the faint breath of a dying man.

"Needless to say, even if there is really a Naga, I am not afraid, the cannons of Kurtilas will blast away all enemies at sea. I will order the fleet to go in the direction of that island, and I have calculated that, at the present speed of navigation, our badly damaged ships will sink to the bottom of the sea long before they reach the other islands. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will try. ”

Dai Lin confidently ordered.

……

Twenty-five nautical miles per hour, well, Azeroth's speed was beyond Ares's expectations, and in a little more than an hour, the armada of Kurtilas arrived at the mysterious island that the adventurer had called.

According to Scarro, there is gold everywhere and gems everywhere.

However, as soon as he came ashore, Ares clenched the holy sword in his hand, this is the real Azeroth, then Naga will also really exist. Otherwise, history lacks such a link, and it is impossible to say how to say it. What's more, Ares trusted Gianna's judgment that the jewel-like scales were a testament to the existence of the giant sea creatures here.

"Your Majesty, here is exactly the same as I came last year, and I can assure you that in the center of the island we can find fruit and fresh water, which is a very large island. It is often hidden under fog, so not every adventurer will be able to find it. We were lucky that the weather was good today. ”

Scarro said with a look of excitement. But he didn't see the gloomy expressions of Ares and Gianna beside Dalein.

You can see a tropical rainforest here. The trees were staggered and coiled, and the forest looked very damp and luxuriant. There is a high probability that fresh water can be found in this landform. This also makes Dai Lin excited.

Armed with a handful of soldiers, the Admiral entered the center of the island with Scarlang and Ares in search of water. Others waited on the shore, hurrying to repair the badly damaged ships.

Here, Daelin was almost certain that this was a ghost island. From time to time, it sinks to the surface of the water, and at some point, it resurfaces. Sometimes, adventurers can get rest and replenishment of food on it, but then for a long time, it disappears again. Unlike what Ares knew, on Earth, Ghost Island was created by volcanic activity, and here, there is no science at all......

"Your Majesty, I smell gold and jewels."

Scarrou said all the way, and with his companions, he took the admiral all the way to the deepest part of the forest. Here, you can hardly feel that it is an island. Surrounded by dense forests, strange flowers and vegetation, creatures never seen in the eastern continent of Azeroth. Surprise was accompanied by a hint of fear, which stirred the hearts of every crew member.

Of course, deep into the hinterland of the island, Dai Lin is also prepared. The admiral ordered people to make marks along the way, so as not to find the way when they came out.

"We're not here to look for treasure, food and water."

Dai Lin said calmly. Ares noticed that the Admiral was looking around as he spoke. Obviously, he does not have absolute trust in everyone, and he is even more wary of unfamiliar environments. Jean was also very cautious on the sidelines, instinctively sniffing the air around him with his nose, feeling the danger that might arise.

It's just that King Gilneth's action made Dalin feel a little surprised, humans should not use their noses to perceive danger, but rely more on their eyes and ears. But Gene, what's going on? He looked physically stronger than before, and full of spirit, as if he was not the old King Gilneth he remembered. Rather, like a young king and warrior.

But even if there were doubts, Dai Lin didn't say much. He didn't want to communicate much with this stubborn and even somewhat snobbish king in his eyes.

The group weaves through the humid rainforest until they reach the bottom of the mountain in the center of the island. At this time, a clear stream appeared in front of everyone.

The mountain also looks lush with vegetation, but Dai Lin has no intention of continuing the expedition. There is no point in climbing this mountain, they have found a source of water. Moreover, Dalin only wanted to stay here for a short time, and when the three warships were repaired, he set sail as fast as he could. This trip has a purpose......

At night, bonfires are lit.

Feel the tranquility and serenity of the island. Gianna tells Ares about the nightmares that have plagued her for years......

"For the past three years, I've often had the same nightmare. In my dreams, I always go back to the scene many years ago, before Stratholme with Alsace. In the dream, I tearfully agreed to Arthas's request to go into the city with him and 'purify' Stratholme. In the plague-ridden city, I used my staff, my magic, to help Arthas slaughter the civilians of Stratholme. Then I followed him to Northrend. And, with him, he found the evil ancient magic sword, Frostmourn. That's when the devil came. Arthas was powerless to resist the terrible demons, so I pulled out Frost Sorrow and became the Lich King's first servant......"

Gianna said, her face full of sorrow, and the soft moonlight shone on her face, making her frosty white, even miserable.

For a moment, Ares felt the same way. This kind of feeling is probably only a heartache that people who have experienced a series of twists and turns.

"This is the guilt at work in your heart, my dear, and although you don't want to admit it, I know that from the bottom of your heart, you have always felt that Prince Lordaeron's fall is inseparable from you. You blame yourself, and you even feel that it was because you failed to persuade Arthas at the critical moment that led to his sinking and depravity, causing him to be alone and hopeless. In the end, the sorrow of frost was uprooted, and the demons were fought against the plague of natural disasters. Your self-reproach has caused your nightmares. You want you to be able to reverse the past that has happened, and you want the prince to not fall. In order to save the people, you are willing to bear everything, even at the expense of yourself. This is the scene in your dream where you pull out the sorrow of frost. Alas, but you must know that many things are not up to you and me. Maybe this is the fate of the prince, and you and I also have our own fate. It's like I couldn't have imagined that I'd ever meet you again in this life. ”

Ares said, squeezing Gianna's hand. It's like comfort, it's like caring. Complex emotions blend together, like this unpredictable sky, flowing clouds shimmer with colorful and strange brilliance......