I walked out of the hall and found the Great Elder under the guidance of others. %

The Great Elder sat on a small hillside, his staff casually set aside, and he was watching intently at the undulating sea.

"Great view," I sat down next to him, "do you want to pay for the story?"

"I'm the Great Elder," he smiled, "I don't work part-time as a bard, so I don't need money." ”

"Really?" I said, "I didn't expect it to be so easy to negotiate with you." ”

"Why does negotiation have to be complicated?"

"But isn't that a big deal for you aquarists, what if I'm not a trustworthy person?"

This is a question in my mind, and I never know why the Great Elder would believe me.

"Hehe, as I said, I'm the Great Elder. At this age," he turned to look at me, "I'll look at the little details." ”

"You're surprised that you're taking Shander hostage, I'm neither panicked nor angry, am I?"

I nodded.

"There were three people in the room at the time, and it was clear that I was of a higher status than Sander and easier to deal with than Sander. I was your best choice, but you didn't choose me. This shows several advantages of you as a rogue governor. ”

"Really?" I said, "my merits have always been hard to find, and you tell me quickly." "First, you can grasp the key to doing things. You know that if you take someone hostage, I won't be able to do anything to you, someone who can save my whole clan. ”

"Hehe, what else?"

"Second, do things carefully and not stick to old rules. When the other party is stubborn, you know how to stimulate the other party in other ways, and the reason why you chose Shande is that you need me to make a decision, right?"

"Hey, hey. Excuse me. ”

"Third. It's your insight into things. Listen to Shande, you insisted on coming to see me. Of course, a little guy like you doesn't think he's here for sightseeing...... I just hope that what you want to do will succeed and let my people live a few days without turmoil. ”

"But," I said, "will you leave the fate of your people in my hands for these three points?"

"Of course not," said the Great Elder, "the entire Great 6 is about to fall into a new war, and our clan is really in a crisis that has not been seen in a century, how could I, as the Great Elder, not plan ahead? In fact, I noticed you a long time ago. Your treatment of the aliens in your fiefdom makes my heart flutter. But we don't believe in the Temple of Light and the Temple of Darkness, and we don't know your attitude......"

"Stop!" I cried out, "so you designed such a trap for me to drill, and made me cry and shout to see you and think you had a big deal......

"You've made a big deal," he said with a smile, "and it's worth celebrating." ”

Really, it's so cunning! I looked at the Great Elder unconvinced.

"Alright, don't be bitter, I have a story to tell you," the Great Elder patted my head. "I decided to sue you after seeing you make the statue of the god of water laugh. ”

Putting away my frustration, I nodded. I really want to know about the god of water.

"It's not a story," the Great Elder looked at the waves on the sea, "This is what is recorded in my clan's secret book, it should be true, but it is too old......

It seems like all the stories are very old! I listened quietly.

"A long time ago, the god of water existed zài, and there were a total of four gods with her, namely the god of water, the god of earth, the god of wind and the god of fire. The god of water chose our people to worship her, which is the origin of our name, and at the same time, the god of water not only lives with us, but also bestows our people with an intimate relationship with all the water elements......"

"And where is she now?"

"During a natural disaster that affected the entire Great 6, the water god left my clan. Before leaving, she said that the 'Fountain of Life' was in danger and that she was going to help the 'Fountain of Life'...... Who knew that once the water god went, he never returned. It was at this time that the two temples that had always been in peace with us suddenly pursued and killed us, and at the same time declared our race an evil race!"

"Evil race?"

"There are four races that have been declared evil at the same time, all of them are named after the gods they believe in, and in addition to us, there are also the Earth Clan, the Wind Clan, and the Fire Clan. Both temples did not admit that these four gods ever existed, and they seemed to be trying to erase this history, and the four great tribes were brutally slaughtered...... In the heyday of our water tribe, more than one million people were killed by them, and after so many years of recuperation in the open sea, there were less than 200,000 people. ”

"And then?"

"Later, we fled to the open sea, and after many years of hard life, we were overwhelmed, and even later generations began to doubt the reality of the water god. Until they accidentally found a doppelganger of the water god on this island! Later generations of clansmen finally knew that the water god had existed, which is why the water tribe lived scattered but was very united. ”

"Scattered settlements, you say?" I asked, "and 200,000 people?"

"Of course," said the Grand Elder with a smile, "basically there are our people on every habitable island in the open sea. It's only a part of this island, otherwise how can you escape from the two temples?"

"But why are they going after you?"

"We don't know, but you can know," the Great Elder stared at me, "and since you can make the water god's doppelganger smile, you can help us find her!"

"I, you want me to help you find someone...... No, looking for God?"

"Yes!" said the Great Elder very seriously, "there must be some connection between you, you can find her!

"To be honest, I'm most annoyed by this," I scratched my head, "but I just feel familiar with the water god." ”

"Then I'll leave this matter to you," the Great Elder took my hand, "It's very important, only under the guidance of the Water God, can the Water Tribe stand again." ”

"Got it......" I nodded, smiling wryly, "it's another chore!"

"Hehe! There's a celebration tonight, and I've got to get ready," said the Great Elder, standing up. "Your Excellency. Let's come along!"

"I said Great Elder. My true identity needs to be hidden for a while...... "Stand up and stretch out, I'll follow him back, why don't you find a water god?" I don't worry, I didn't promise you when to start......

When the last rays of sunlight disappear from the sky, night comes.

On the coast, not far from the pier, there is one of the largest and smoothest beaches on the island. Now, on this beach, the Aqua people have lit piles and piles of bonfires. The roaring light of the fire reflected everyone's face, as if everyone wanted to witness the grand celebration of the night and remember this warm scene in their hearts. And I'm one of them!

The tribesmen arrived on the beach early, and everyone was dressed in festive costumes with a big smile on their faces. Today is their holiday, and there is food again, of course, it is worth rejoicing.

In fact, the real reason for this celebration is clear to only three people, and that is me. And Shande and the Great Elder, who sat with me, we decided to keep the news of the Water Tribe's entry into the Dark City to rule under wrap for a while.

I looked at a girl beside the Great Elder with interest. It's the one I met by the pool. According to Shande, the girl was originally the Great Elder's handmaiden, but the Great Elder treated her as if she were his own granddaughter, and not only taught her in magic and culture, but also basically did not interfere in her life.

If I look closely, I can see that this girl is very good, at least she looks good.

What impressed me the most was her skin, as white and delicate as a newborn baby, and under the light of the fire, the skin from her forehead to her neck showed a healthy and energetic red, as if the whole person was exuding fragrance, and people had an urge to swallow her.

I have to admit that I'm a person who can't stand the temptation, and I'm not in a position to buy and sell right now, so I'm looking elsewhere.

The three sides around the center of the festival were full of people, and the direction I was sitting in was facing the sea, which was nice, and if the show wasn't good, I still had the churning waves to enjoy.

A drum beat accompanied the sea breeze.

Sander leaned over and said, "It's going to begin!"

I turned to Marfa and asked them to pay attention to etiquette. Others applaud, others applaud, don't do superfluous.

The Great Elder stood up and walked slowly to the center of the hall, and with a wave of the staff in his hand, the entire hall became silent. He raised his head and looked up at the night sky for a long time, and a melodious chant came out of his mouth.

"What is this?" I asked Sander, "a bit like casting magic?"

"The Great Elder is chanting in the ancient language of my people the words of praise to the god of water," Sander whispered to me, "and it must be sung at every celebration." ”

"Why not you?" I said, "aren't you the patriarch?"

"I'm not able to do it yet, I've just inherited my father's position," Sander said with a hint of sadness, "I have to prove to my people in the days to come that I have what it takes to be the patriarch to be able to perform such a ceremony." ”

"Oh, I see, what's her name?"

I pointed to the girl and asked.

"She's—her name is Forna," Sander said, looking at me, "I treat her like a sister, don't think about it!"

"Really?" replied noncommittally.

At this moment, the Great Elder's words were almost finished, and Furna walked up to the Great Elder with a group of water tribe girls who were about her age.

As soon as the last word in the Great Elder's mouth disappeared, the seven-stringed harp in Fuerna's hand played the first note, and suddenly, the sound of the piano began to echo in my ears.

The Grand Elder walked back to me and sat down.

Accompanied by other unknown musical instruments, Furna's small lips opened slightly, and a voice that sounded ten thousand times better than the Great Elder rang out!

"Furna is singing ...... now"

"Shut up!" I interrupted Sander in a low voice, listening intently to her singing. I didn't notice that my behavior was a little rough.

Forna's singing was like a babbling stream in the mountains, winding all the way through the distant night sky to my side, surrounding me, pampering me and refusing to leave, dripping a little drop of cool water on my heart, so that all my anxiety and all my worries were removed by the song, leaving no trace.

I closed my eyes, trying to catch the feeling of the moment at the end of the song, but Furna's voice changed.

It became like a deep lake, though it was so deep that it could not be seen. But it's not cold at all. Just hug me with gentle arms. Hold up my body with light waves. Let my heart gently shake with the gentle undulation of the waves...... Wash away all the dirt in your heart. I'm not a person who can be moved lightly, but at this moment, at least I'm a little touched......

Just when I thought this was what Forna's singing was all about, she surprised me even more.

The singing voice changed again.

This time, the song seemed to be transformed into the water of an endless river, and the surging waves of the water rushed down my body, and the song was full of passion. It's like the river doesn't care about the constraints on both banks, and keeps heading towards the sea. Let me feel ...... All the way down and on the way, the peaks and loops turn freely and stirring feelings.

I have heard many noble poets chant and heard many "passionate performances" of the Temple choir, but how pale in front of Forna's singing with their gorgeous psalms and empty singing.

Furna's fingers flicked the last note, and the song stopped.

The whole audience applauded and cheered with the warmest of applause, and the Marfa and the guards who had come with me were so fascinated that they shook their heads and cheered so loudly that they almost forgot that they were there.

There were only two people, the Great Elder and I, who did not join this group of intoxicated to the point of semi-madness. I didn't even clap my hands. The reason is that I vaguely feel that Forna is not finished, no matter what. Something incomplete is not worthy of praise.

Furna picked up the harp, bowed deeply to the surrounding audience, and walked back shyly, still sitting behind the Great Elder.

The celebration continued, a group of Aquarium warriors emerged from the sea without warning under the call of war drums, and danced the unique war dance of the Aquarium on the beach, the masculinity of the male and the softness of the Aquarium people's bones blended just right.

I had no intention of appreciating the dance, I didn't like it in my previous life, I focused more on Fuerna's body, but she whispered a few words in the ear of the Great Elder and left.

I watched her depart, and a very bold idea sprouted in my heart.

"Great Elder," I sat down next to the Great Elder, "I want to ask you for someone. ”

"When?" the Great Elder didn't care.

"I want Forna, but not now," I said, "and I'll send someone to pick her up when the time comes." ”

"She's a good boy, and you're asking for a bit too much...... But," said the Great Elder, "I hope you will be kind to her." ”

"I won't let you down," I said, holding up my glass, "I promise!"

At this time, the war dance was over, and the Shui people began an almost unbridled.

※※※The night celebration was over, and I dragged my slightly sleepy body onto the boat. Accompanying us on the return voyage was Shande, along the way, everyone talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

In the past few days, I, on the other hand, have been instilling in Shande the strategic thinking, tactics and equipment necessary for a strong navy...... My thoroughness, thoroughness and clarity have made Shande throw himself on the ground again and again.

But he still insisted on calling me "the devil"

Due to the headwind, the fleet had to spend more time, and I was happy to have a few days to spare.

That afternoon, when I was pulling Shande's ear while teaching him "amphibious force projection", the hatch was slammed open by Marfa!

"Boss," said Marfa, "there's something flying in the sky!"

Before I could finish speaking, I heard a loud bang from the deck!

I stepped onto the deck, and before I could ask anything, a green orb of magic came at me.

"Be careful!" shouted Shande, throwing us onto the deck.

The green orb flew over our heads and exploded in the stern, swallowing out a few sailors who had no time to dodge, and in an instant only the skeleton remained.

I looked up and saw in the air not far from us, a monster with wings was circling our ship, occasionally spitting out green magic balls into it.

"What is this?"

"It's a kraken! a monster that lives in the sea," said Shande, "but it flies very fast, and it is very difficult to deal with, a natural enemy of the sea boats!"

I watched the Kraken's movements closely, and now it had a brief moment to steady itself before each shot of magic.

"I'm going to attract the Kraken, Sander and you and Marfa find a way to kill it!"

I unleashed the levitation and wind wings on myself, and with the help of magic, my body soared into the air and forced myself towards the Kraken.

The Kraken didn't panic at all, his mouth opened, and a magic ball shot straight at him.

I gathered enough fighting energy and roared, and the black iron knife in my hand brought a golden light and slashed towards the magic ball.

With a loud bang, the green orb dissipated, and I wrestled with the Kraken.

The Kraken flew nimbly, trying to tear me apart with its thick claws and a dirty mouth. Compared to it, I suffered a lot in the air, and I had to bite and insist on defense.

Marfa's bow and arrows, and Sander's water magic also kept attacking the kraken, but in comparison, these attacks almost did not pose a threat to the huge kraken, but I, because I was fighting the kraken in close combat, was in danger under the kraken's attack.

The Kraken's claws slashed down, tearing open my clothes. Due to the rush of time and lack of armor, it cut a wide opening in my left waist. They only gave me another blow with their front paws, and I could no longer support myself with the levitation technique, and I fell heavily from the air to the deck......

Although my martial arts and magic are not very good now, I have a great advantage in my previous life, and that is that I am very resistant to blows.

After a few rolls to counteract the impact, I propped myself up from the deck and looked up to see that Marfa had already flown into the sky to fight the Kraken.

"Your mother's skin is too thick!" I spat and cursed hatefully.

"That's what the Kraken looks like," said Shande, "that's why it's our natural enemy of the sea!"

"I don't believe I can't knock it down!" I rolled my eyes as I began to look for something that could help, and a ballista-like thing in the bow caught my attention.

I ran over in three steps and took a closer look, and it was indeed a large ballista, and there was a long rope attached to the iron crossbow arrow.

"What is this for?" I asked a sailor next to me.

"Fish hunters, big fish. ”

"Xander! I screamed as I adjusted the direction of the ballista.

Shander ran over, and I told him, "I'm going to shoot the Kraken, and you're blessed with magic on your crossbow arrows, will you?"

"Yes!" (To be continued!)

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