Even Romuna was impressed by the view of the Island of Ipia. You could experience many enjoyable things in the game, which you couldn’t see (or do) in real life; it caused many people to become addicted to Royal Road.
You could have endless peace and quiet, but it could also be dangerous. This is because you can have an adventure, go hunting, become intimate with other people, and be caught in the web of Royal Road’s appeal.
Looking at Morata, the amount of users increased, and they were becoming happier. Every time Morata was mentioned Hwaryeong smiles brightly and says,
“I think Weed always respects his people and the beginners; unlike the other lords.”The ones who knew Weed’s true self such as Mapan and Pale could only stay silent.
‘Why is it that we met the same Weed… Yet Hwaryeong’s view is so different from ours?’
“That’s what I call being ‘completely blinded’ Once they see his ‘good side’ it will be hard to convince otherwise.”
Bellotte made a suggestion. “How about we have a walk on the beach?”
“Agreed.”
“Let’s go!” Ipia Island’s beach was one of the most popular spots. Coming to Ipia Island and not taking a walking on the beach was unthinkable. There were many users in swimwear, and others had simple leather clothing. People were getting a tan, sand bathing, have a relaxing rest, or even jumping into the sea to enjoy the waters. In such a picturesque sight, a crowd could be seen gathering.
The Geomchis whose muscles were like bodybuilders came and were swimming or lying on the sand. It broke the pride of every male on the beach who were showing off their body.
Weed entered the Maritime/Navigation Guild.
The guild was used by players who owned a ship, merchants, fishermen and those whose livelihood was in the sea. Like other guilds it had an instructor and a training hall to teach essential skills. The guild taught skills such as how to drop an anchor, what to do in a storm, how to control the sail and other necessary skills.
When Weed came plodding along the instructor wasn’t surprised.
“You came here to learn Sailing skills?
“Yes.”
“What do you want to learn?”
“I want to learn everything that helps in quickening a voyage”
“You’re pretty greedy. You have the qualifications?”
“Of course.” The Sailing skill was mostly learned by working the body hard.
“Then follow me!” The Maritime guild was larger than other guilds.
Weed followed the instructor’s teachings on how to row, control the sail, and other skills. To travel fast on the sea, wind had to be used effectively. Therefore, the skill for controlling the sail was essential. All the ghost sailors, and the first mate Nick, didn’t know how to control the sails.
The Ghost Ship was a ship that travels slowly towards its target. Since the ship follows disaster, Weed had to learn the skill for using the sail effectively.
“A ship reacts differently depending on the direction of the ocean current. If you want to sail to the far reaches of the sea, you have to use the currents and know when to quickly turn the helm. To avoid sand bars and marine animals it’s a necessary skill.”
Weed followed his instructions and learned to turn the helm on a small ship. Every time Weed turned the helm the ship slowly turned in the direction Weed wanted it to go.
“You know how to swim? If you fall in the sea and you can’t swim you,die there and then.” The instructor pushed Weed into the water and he practiced swimming. Weed was a natural dog paddler expert. On the stage called a reservoir, Weed polished his art of dog paddling even in storms.
“It’s a weird form, but quick and effective. Even if you trip and fall into the sea you won’t die from it. With this much I’ll say you are qualified to learn the Navigation skill”
**Trring!**
-You have learned the Sailing skill-
Sailing: travel affiliated skill
General skill to use a ship on the sea or river.
As the skill level goes up the skill in handling ships increases and the ship gets bonus movement speed
Chances of meeting storms or hail decrease.
Long voyages, extraordinary discovery or sailing in ill wind increases the leveling speed of this skill
At intermediate skill level, the sailor’s discontent can be quelled and keep loyalty from dropping so it is useful for long voyages.
Current skill level: Beginner 1
The ship gets a 3% increase in speed.
Decrease of 1.5% chance of meeting storms.
-You have gained 4 Stamina from acquiring this skill!
-You have gained 6 Leadership from acquiring this skill!
-You have gained 3 Agility from acquiring this skill!
-You have gained 9 Luck from acquiring this skill!
Sailing skill was a skill so useful, that it was almost essential for users who started on islands or seaside towns. Even if they didn’t travel the seas often,you could raise several stats with this skill.
“Do you want to also learn the Chart reading skill?”
“It’s necessary to travel the seas, I want to learn it.” Weed learned how to read nautical charts. It was a skill to find a ship’s position from a compass and the ship’s speed by calculating. During a voyage, if a special discovery is found, or affection with marine life forms, an increases in the skill informs the position of their location. Of course the skill level had to be better than beginner for it to be possible. By learning the skill Weed gained 3 stats in Wisdom and Intelligence.
“If you want to learn shipbuilding I will teach you, with your handicraft skill you could learn it anytime you want.”
“I’ll learn it”
By acquiring a skill few stat points and gained. More the merrier was the saying when it came to skills. The shipbuilding skill could be levelled by constructing small boats using wood, since Weed had advanced handicraft and sculpting, it was piece of cake. For ships sailing on the sea the most central thing is functionality. Following that, Weed listened to the instructor recount his experiences of shipbuilding. After acquiring the shipbuilding skill Weed gained 5 Stamina, Strength and Endurance. Even though Weed was pretty much a jack of all trades he didn’t have the confidence to raise the shipbuilding skill to the intermediate or advanced level.
‘It takes too long to make a ship.’ There was also the limitation of only being able to sell and make one near the sea. ‘In that regard a sculptor is much better’
Weed found a positive side to sculpting.