Chapter 186: Sailing to Dark Horse Island

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Wheat Village.

Glanny's Workshop.

Glanny, who hadn't bathed in five days, held a basketball-sized black sphere with his multicolored hands. His eyes were bloodshot, but they burned with passion, as if they could scorch anyone: "I did it! I, Glanny, have successfully crafted a magical item more precious than gemstone equipment!"

Glanny raised the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl high, as if a scientist had created Frankenstein.

"Within its 182-meter range, all wind is silenced by water elemental magic. It should be called the Eye of the Storm, no, the Master of the Storm!"

Then, in the next moment,

Liszt, who had been waiting impatiently, snatched the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl from him: "Mr. Glanny, thank you for completing the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl for me. I will personally test its effects. You can take a good bath and get some sleep. When you wake up, I'll host a banquet for you at the castle."

After saying this, he had Thomas hand him a handkerchief to carefully wipe the greasy Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

Glanny gazed at the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl with great reluctance, his tone full of regret: "It was just one step away from rivaling a pixie soldier. If you hadn't been so attached to that wind falcon, I would have made it the top-tier magical item! What a pity, your vision is too short-sighted."

"Ha ha."

Liszt really wanted to punch him to shut him up.

But he still instructed Charlie with noble grace: "Take care of your teacher, and remind him to attend the banquet tonight."

"Understood, Baron."

...

Elkson had already completed the magical potion and returned to Coral City to enjoy himself. The person chosen to test the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was Marcus, who wielded wind elemental aura.

"Are you ready?"

"Ready!"

"Then let's begin, Master Marcus."

"Yes, sir!"

Within the range of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, Marcus could still release his aura.

However, after he used his aura techniques, their power rapidly diminished, dissipating within less than a meter of his body. When Marcus used his techniques, the aura on the arrows dissipated even faster.

"This is a tricky magical item. Within the range of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, I feel like I can only exert ten percent of my strength. The suppression effect is very strong," Marcus said with a frown. He didn't like this feeling.

Liszt smiled slightly and analyzed: "If you engage in close combat, it doesn't hinder your strength; it only diminishes long-range wind elemental magic and aura."

"I've lost half my power, rendering me almost useless."

Carl Hammer, who was participating in the experiment, asked curiously: "Sir, Mr. Marcus, why does the water elemental Sea-Stabilizing Pearl silence wind elemental magic? I always thought water elemental magic should counter fire elemental magic."

"The study of elemental counters is a complex magical discipline."

Liszt, in a good mood, explained what Glanny had told him, though he didn't fully understand it himself. "Just because water can extinguish fire in reality doesn't mean water elemental magic can extinguish fire elemental magic. All magic originates from chaotic magic, which manifests in various attributes. By manipulating the underlying magical structure, we can achieve a countering effect."

Then, he saw Carl's eyes filled with confusion, but he nodded as if he understood: "I see."

The experiment continued.

After three hours of testing, Liszt had thoroughly understood the silencing properties of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl.

Within an 182-meter radius, all wind, including wind elemental magic, was directly silenced. However, the farther from the center, the greater the reduction in effect. At the edge of the range, Marcus' aura could extend three meters from his body, while in the center, it couldn't even reach half a meter.

No matter whether he used ultimate techniques or ordinary moves, the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl would silence them.

The surface of the black pearl had magical runes. By channeling aura to activate these runes, the silencing effect could be disabled.

When using it, touching the runes again would re-enable the silencing effect.

When the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl was placed in a pond near the castle, the water, which had been rippling under the breeze, quickly became calm, without a single wave visible.

Only when Carl stirred the water vigorously with his sword did it ripple again.

"It can't silence the movement of water, so during storms, sailing will still be dangerous," Marcus analyzed.

Liszt nodded: "True, but by neutralizing the wind, we can focus on dealing with waves, reducing the risk of capsizing."

In summary, the effects of the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl satisfied him: "We've missed today, but tomorrow morning, we'll set out for Black Horse Island with the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl!"

...

The next morning.

Granny Truth, along with his apprentice Charlie, joined the Flower Caravan, preparing to leave Flower Town.

"I hope we have another opportunity to work together, Mr. Glanny." Liszt solemnly escorted Glanny onto the continent. Although he disliked Glanny's attitude, he appreciated his knowledge, which had genuinely informed him about many aspects of magic without holding back.

"I also hope to collaborate again, Baron Liszt." Glanny's hair was washed, and he had changed into clean clothes, restoring his mage-like demeanor. He pulled up his hood, hiding his facial expression, "Hopefully, the next time we meet, you will have achieved the noble title you desire."

The carriage started moving.

The caravan departed.

Sailing was about to begin.

The butler, Carter, shouted his instructions: "Thomas, remember to take good care of the master's daily needs; don’t show the slightest bit of negligence."

Thomas always behaved humbly before Liszt: "Mr. Carter, please rest assured. I will fulfill my duties with utmost dedication."

Carter turned and bowed deeply to Liszt: "Master, may you return safely."

"I will, Mr. Carter."

Liszt led Hiddleston and, under the watchful eyes of the servants, set off with Marcus, Thomas, and the retinue of knights toward the dock.

The sky was still not fully lit, with only a hint of dawn breaking over the horizon.

Upon arriving at the dock, they found that Gort, Blair, and others had already been waiting there for some time. Kosto was also present, bustling about with the sailors, making final preparations for the voyage.

There were no unnecessary pleasantries.

Liszt immediately boarded the Flower, accompanied by his retinue of knights. After receiving instructions from Liszt, Kosto arranged for the sailors to take their positions. Moments later, the red tulip flag representing the Tulip family was hoisted, and the Flower, waving farewell to officials like Gort, slowly departed the dock with the help of oars.

Sailing towards the deep azure sea.

Once the ship had entered deeper waters, Captain Kosto bellowed: "Hoist the sails!"

Whoosh!

The sails caught the wind, billowing out as the gusts propelled the Flower through the waves, leaving two white trails in its wake.