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Chapter 14. The Nautilus (2)
3.
There were two ways to travel from Victoria Island to the other continent.
One is to travel by airship.
Another way is to travel by boat.
Unsurprisingly, most people travelled by boat, and so the port town of Leith became the centre of Victoria Island.
“No adventure can be had without going through a lease.”
Those who wanted to come to Victoria Island and those who wanted to leave gathered in the port city of Leith.
But not everyone gathered.
“Except for the pirates of the Nautilus.”
The Nautilus was an exception.
“Why?”
In fact, it was expected.
“Are you a pirate?”
Since she became captain of the Nautilus, plunder and crime have been prohibited, but the notoriety the Nautilus has built up over time cannot be easily erased.
Also, the nature of the Nautilus was to freely explore the vast seas. This nature was not compatible with the atmosphere of the port city of Lys, where weighing was the starting point.
It’s like water and oil.
“oh my god.”
But that was the biggest reason.
“Is that really a ship? No matter how I look at it, it just looks like an island?”
The size of the Nautilus is so enormous that it can be compared to a small city.
So those who saw the Nautilus for the first time could not help but be amazed by its vastness.
The next surprising thing was what happened after I stepped onto the Nautilus.
“Selling items! From circle 1 to circle 3!”
“Selling all kinds of monster accessories!”
“Potions for sale in bulk!”
In that place, which was practically a city, all kinds of items were being traded in real time.
This is something that is rarely seen in leases, where virtually all transactions are conducted by the top 10.
“Guns for sale! We have all kinds of muskets!”
The most impressive of these were the guns.
In Maple World, guns were not such a rare item.
But surprisingly, it was difficult to see.
There were two reasons.
“It’s definitely a pirate stronghold, so there are plenty of guns.”
First of all, there were few people who used guns as weapons.
Originally, the term pirate was a word used to classify people who could use guns or cannon items.
Just as those who use items with magic skills are classified as magicians, and those who use items with warrior skills are classified as warriors.
Another reason was that censorship of guns as a weapon was very strict.
“If we get caught, it wouldn’t be a big deal if one or two people die.”
That would be the case, since unlike swords, polearms, bows, and magic that require a high level of practice, guns can be used to some extent with just a little practice.
And the power was enormous.
Of course, it wasn’t an absolute weapon.
First of all, the cooldown time required to fire each shot was longer than that of any other weapon.
Also, getting it right and getting it right are two completely different things.
In fact, the stories of pirates who died while trying to conquer Mystic Gate, relying only on the power of guns, were not even considered a topic of conversation.
However, it is clear that it is a more dangerous weapon than any other weapon when it comes to causing accidents.
So in Lees, if you took out a gun and walked around, you would be reported and stopped immediately, and usually everyone kept it hidden.
In any case, for El Palm, who had only been active in Lease, it was a new world in many ways.
“It is different in many ways.”
“That’s the real one.”
“yes?”
“The real Nautilus is that bounty board.”
But what made the Nautilus most special was none other than its bounty board.
A huge bulletin board measuring 100 meters in length, more like a castle wall than a bulletin board, was filled with bounty pages.
This is why adventurers gathered on the Nautilus.
“If you just conquer it, they’ll give you a bounty. It’s really over.”
You can go on as many Mystic Gate adventures as you want.
It was a story from another world for the adventurers of Reese, who had made a contract with the upper class and had to attack only the Mystic Gates they owned.
“It’s that dangerous.”
Of course, it wasn’t all good.
“Most of them aren’t even managed properly. Trolling also happens frequently.”
As Kiri said, the bounty gates available on the Nautilus were like bombs that could explode at any moment.
That’s why the top 10 members of Lee’s family were in charge of managing the Mystic Gate in the first place.
“But surprisingly, the survival rate is similar.”
“what?”
“There isn’t much difference in the survival rate between the adventurers of Reese and the adventurers of the Nautilus.”
The interesting thing was that the adventurers of the Nautilus did not face death recklessly.
“What do you mean? It’s all full of bombs?”
“If the risk is great, you just have to manage it. There is an iron rule for the adventurers of the Nautilus.”
“Iron rule?”
“Don’t touch anything expensive.”
The greater the risk, the more you give up on taking risks.
That’s how the adventurers of the Nautilus survived.
“Oh, so 9.99 million mesos for one year?”
That was why no one dared challenge the Mystic Gate, which was valuable to anyone who saw Eagle Eye’s Tomb.
“No, wait.”
That’s why.
“Then now we… … .”
“Wow!”
“I ripped off the 9.99 million mesos bounty page!”
“What? You ripped it off?”
“Eagle Eye’s Tomb has a challenger!”
El Palm, the moment he ripped off the 9.99 million mesos bounty page, all the adventurers nearby started going wild.
In the midst of all that excitement, only Devo’s expression hardened.
‘crazy!’
After hearing the story, isn’t it just a 9.99 million mesos adventure that’s not a good way to make money?
“Oh, there’s another rule.”
“also?”
Ralph told Debo one more thing about the bounty board, one more rule that must be absolutely followed.
“Once something is opened, it can never be undone.”
“never?”
“Oh, there is a way.”
“Oh, really?”
“This is something Captain Kairin decided, so if you become the new captain to replace Captain Kairin, you can do it.”
“Hey, really!”
Devo frowns at Ralph’s absurd words.
Of course, that was it.
Debo didn’t get angry or embarrassed there.
“The boss will take care of whatever happens.”
Anyway, if El Palm wanted to go on an adventure, it couldn’t be avoided, no matter what the circumstances.
“Take care of it.”
And El Palm has done every adventure perfectly.
‘If I’m with the boss, I can even go on an adventure through hell.’
Because I had faith in El Palm.
‘Okay, let’s have a money party.’
So, the moment Divo made all his preparations, that was the moment “Who is that bastard who stole the 9.99 million mesos?”
A woman appeared with a clear voice.
“Golden Aida!”
A woman with golden eyes.
4.
“Golden Aida!”
The moment that name came out, an eerie silence fell over the previously chaotic bounty board.
It had to be that way.
“Golden Eye? Kairin’s disciple?”
Golden Eye Miner.
Because she was none other than Captain Kairin’s disciple.
And being Captain Kyrin’s disciple on the Nautilus didn’t just mean being the captain’s disciple.
In the first place, in order to become Captain Kairin’s disciple, one absolute condition had to be met.
That you must have natural talent.
The same was true for Golden Eye Miner.
Golden Eye, her golden eyes never missed a single target.
Naturally, he had a title befitting his talent.
“Weren’t you on a 200-person Mystic Gate adventure?”
Right now she was adventuring through the 200-person Mystic Gate, the orange-tier highest difficulty Mystic Gate.
But then she showed up?
“It worked!”
Her title means that she has been added to the list of those who have ventured through the 200 Mystic Gates.
Then Miner shouted.
“You over there! Hand me the bounty page!”
Towards none other than El Palm.
It was a demand with no basis or end.
At the same time, it was a demand that broke the rules.
Because whoever tore the bounty page of the Nautilus could never put it back, and no one could take it away from him.
At least that was the case on the Nautilus.
But who is the opponent?
Captain Kyrin’s disciple who creates the rules and regulations of the Nautilus.
So, Devo hurriedly approached El Palm.
‘We’re in trouble!’
Devo knew that El Palm would never grant Miner’s demands here.
So what happens after that?
There will be a clash.
And when that conflict occurred, Devo’s role was to protect El Palm.
That’s why Devo stuck by El Palm’s side.
“There is room left.”
‘huh?’
That was the moment.
“The capacity is 74 people, our party is four. There are still plenty of seats left.”
At El Palm’s words, Miner’s beautiful golden eyes turned cold.
‘Someone who looks normal can talk… … .’
Why would you take out a gun against a reasonable person?
“100,000 mesos in one place.”
But the moment I heard those words, the atmosphere changed.
“what?”
“It’s true. There are 70 seats left, each costing 100,000 mesos. I’ll give you as many seats as you pay for.”
At that moment, Miner’s golden eyes began to burn brightly.
“Will you sell your seat for money now?”
“We are not forcing you to buy anything. Our party simply owns the Mystic Gate.”
Even with those words, Miner’s golden eyes still burned brightly.
“Captain Kairin, by her rules.”
But Miner’s eyes turned cold at the words that followed.
Because mentioning Kairin’s name, of all people, meant that from now on it was no joke.
From now on, it’s a moment of imminent danger, a moment where it wouldn’t be strange if things exploded the moment the two of them spoke.
That was the moment.
“Leader.”
Ralph, he stepped between them hurriedly.
“I don’t think this is it.”
Although it was a sudden appearance, no one doubted its appearance.
This is where someone has to step up and stop the fight.
Rather, those around him were surprised by the courage of the person who appeared.
I don’t know about El Palm, but standing before that angry Miner right now would have required no amount of courage.
‘Judging by your appearance, you don’t seem ordinary?’
‘If someone of that level comes forward.’
Moreover, looking at Ralph’s fierce appearance, everyone thought that if he acted rationally, the situation would be resolved.
“One hundred thousand mesora per person.”
Ralph showed it to everyone who thought so.
“I think I should get around 135,000 mesos.”
What kind of person is Ralph?
“If you divide 9,990,000 mesos by 74 people, you get 135,000 mesos. Don’t you think it’s a bit much to get less than that?”
Ralph’s words caused silence to fall around him.
‘what?’
I was so shocked by the words that my mind stopped spinning.
In that situation, it was Devo who moved.
“Ah, okay!”
Debo, who experienced this absurd sight as if it were his daily life, expressed his annoyance at Ralph.
And at Devo’s words, the time that had stopped and the atmosphere began to flow again.
“How does it go back?”
“What are they? Where do they come from?”
The murmur began to grow louder.
It’s starting to get messy.
“I feel like something is going to explode?”
At the same time, tension began to build.
“Everyone, be quiet.”
But the situation that everyone was worried about did not occur.
“uh?”
“bandage?”
“It’s Murat!”
A man with copper-colored skin and bandages covering both eyes.
“He’s a manager!”
Because Murat, one of the officers of the Nautilus, appeared.
The atmosphere here was set immediately by his appearance, incomparable to the pirates and adventurers present.
Miner was the same.
Even she could no longer keep her golden eyes burning in front of Murat, the officer of the Nautilus.
gulp!
Instead, I couldn’t help but feel nervous.
There was only one exception.
El Palm, he was calm.
It was never because of any connection with Murat or anything like that.
‘This is my first time seeing you.’
I’ve heard the name a few times, but this is the first time I’ve seen the face.
But it didn’t matter.
The only people who could inspire El Palm were the heroes who saved Maple World or the commanders of the Knights of Signus.
Above all, El Palm knew.
“I heard the story. Eagle Eye, you’re going to raid that child’s grave.”
“yes.”
“I will sell the remaining spots for adventure for 100,000 mesos each.”
“It’s 135 thousand mesos.”
“Are you here to do business?”
“Isn’t that the rule of the Nautilus?”
That his method did not in the least violate the Nautilus’ iron rules.
“If you don’t like it, change the rules. I’m from Reese. So do it Reese’s way. Ask me to lead you on an adventure to Eagleeye’s Tomb, and I’ll do whatever you want.”
If you want to change your ways, pay the appropriate price.
At that fact, Murat looked at El Palm with his bandaged eyes.
I figured it out.
Murat, who lost his eyesight, had a special sense.
The ability to sense when the other person is lying, bluffing, or making a fuss.
‘What a surprising guy.’
That feeling clearly told me that what El Palm was doing now was not a bluff but sincere.
What was more surprising was the sound of El Palm’s breathing and heartbeat.
‘In this commotion, there is not even a speck of wavering.’
What experiences did you have to maintain such composure?
A situation that piques one’s interest.
At the same time, I was convinced.
No matter what you do, it’s impossible to convince El Palm.
Then there was only one way left.
“Miner, this is right. Since he ripped off the bounty page, he has the right to do so.”
Miner changes his mind.
“One thing is certain: fighting on the Nautilus is not tolerated.”
At Murat’s words, Miner looked at El Palm and said:
“Okay, I’ll pay you.”
“How many seats will you buy?”
“All the remaining seats!”
fantasy,
