After meeting with North T. Weed went to Linda port in the northern harbor to ‘prepare for departure’.
The ghost crew did not need many supplies since they did not eat.
The problem was the Geomchis.
Though fishing for their food was not an issue, excessive amounts of weight would slow the sailing speed of the boat significantly.
It was possible to double your carrying capacity if you had intermediate sailing but right now Weed was only at beginner level 4. It was impossible to use the ghost ship as a cruise ship.
Weed went up to Geomchi3 and said, “Sahyung, do you want to remain on Ipia Island?”
“Why?” Suspicion had crept into his voice. He had followed Weed to the island from Morata to help on his quest, why would he want to stay? Weed heartlessly thought.
‘You’re heavy and you eat a lot. Why can’t you understand!’
“Yesterday the beer was really good right.”
“Yeah the beer was really delicious.”
“I hear there is even finer beers here. I hear they have barbecues all throughout the day and night with tall, pretty girls in bikinis.”
“!??!”
Geomchi3 was concentrating on the story.
For the next five minutes Weed told him all about the benefits of Ipia Island.
“Ipia Island could be called a heaven on Earth, a paradise, you can accomplish anything here. The women are more aggressive after all the drinking with colleagues at the beach parties. And why is this? Because in a resort women are more relaxed. Why hitting on women is a common sight. Even I could get 5 friend registration.”
However, any woman Weed called out as a skeleton froze.
Though there were at least 5 women who sought to register friends with Zephyr.
“Uh, the Island of Ipia…..”
Geomchi3 awareness drifted as he looked down the fabulous long beach at the 5 supposed women…
Disciplining his body in real life made talking to women a distant dream. However, here in Royal Road there was ample opportunity to party and talk.
Among the Geomchis, 30 of them now had successful romantic relationships; there was a growing frenzy in the dojo.
Weed said in regrettable voice.
“It’s a great opportunity but what a pity. I have to go out to sea and who knows when I might come back to Ipia Island? The voyage might take several months."
“There’s great courage in self-sacrifice but do you need to miss every opportunity? This island will surely be an exhilarating and thrilling sea adventure … the possibility of love blossoming under the sun is supposed to be very high! There are even American women out there!”
Geomchi3’s eyes were locked towards where Weed was pointing to.
The primal instincts of a man cannot be denied! Geomchi3 was shaken by the presence of such beauty.
Honestly, who would want to sail at a snails pace. Weed, who could not really show expressions as a skeleton was struggling to appear sincere said.
“Sahyung, in Royal Road you’ve so far only been in battles. Don’t you think it’s time you took a hiatus? Enjoy Ipia Island, go sunbathing or even hunt for crabs.”
“Well, if it’s okay with you Weed.”
“Yes, Geomsachi3-sahyung. If it’s sahyung, then your loyalty can been seen with your words alone. Not just you but the other Geomchis should also share this wondrous opportunity.”
Weed stated seriously. It was a serious scam. Geomchi3 put his strong hand on Weed’s stiff shoulder.
“Thank you!
“You can truly be called youngest.”
The Geomchis were left on Ipia Island as the ghost fleet ran away.
***
While Weed was dealing with his troublesome colleagues, Mapan was buying enough supplies and trading properties to fill a warehouse.
In the northern port many things were very expensive so mainly focused on collecting local commodities and the necessities.
Departing from Ipia Island Again! The speed of the ghost ship was blown to 4 times faster than before. It cannot be compared to a high speed of course but compared to how slow it was before it was a pleasure to be creating a fast wake.
“Wow, cool.”
Out on the deck Surka took her hat off.
The light breeze blew her black hair back. Now there really was a feeling of starting on an ocean voyage.
Golden Bird has taken off from Weed’s shoulder and attracted a gaggle of geese that flew around and around. Birds sitting on the deck of full sails adds an effect!
- Because of seabirds sailing speed is increased by 16%
A small reef rose out of the sea like a trident that marked the first path marker. The passage to the North Islands was not a common path.
***
“Watch out for the reef. Full starboard!”Weed turned into the cay to avoid the reef.
Before it was still to early to completely control the Ghost ship with his deficient skills, so difficult banking and cutting maneuvers could not be used indulgently. (T/N This sailing jargon refers to how the ship maneuvers. Banking refers to few things, pulling along things, sailing in shallow water, literally landing on a bank (thus banking), and turning while slowing down. Cutting refers to turning you ship to go faster. A sailboat usually cuts from one side of the wind to the other to gain more speed. The faster you can cut the more maneuverable your ship is. Also a quick reminder starboard is the right of the ship and port is left.)
However Weed was able to steer much better due to his improved proficiency. Weed sneaked a peek at the passing reef.
On top of the coral reef a charming mermaid waved.
A beautiful naked upper body and lower body covered in mermaid fins, she was something you couldn’t normally see in the sea.
It takes great fortune to be able meet a mermaid.
“Aloha!”
“Nice to meet you mermaid.”
Mapan and Pale enthusiastically waved.
You could hunt mermaids but it was hardly ever done. Mermaids are very pretty and are also high level monsters.
Plus once they dove into the sea it very difficult to track; mermaid hunting was practically impossible.
Weed only innocently stared straight ahead.
The monsters were like cut outs from a magazine. To female users, beautiful mermaids were like soul magic and a lofty dream.