Chapter 191: Walking with the Behemoth

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The water sparkled, and a gentle breeze blew.

Today was not a windy day, so the Flower Town's sailing speed was not fast. The sailors in the oar room had already started using oars to accelerate their journey.

Having a male servant bring a stool, Levis sat on the bow deck, enjoying the sea view.

Hiddleston lay by the ship's railing. A journey at sea had helped it overcome its fear of the ocean. From initially being terrified of the deep blue waters to now gazing at them in a daze, its adaptability was astonishing.

In the near future,

it would become a qualified sailor—no, a water dog.

Dogs generally know how to swim, and Hiddleston was no exception. Levis was determined to teach it how to swim.

Waves rolled as the Flower Town moved away from Black Horse Island.

Around Black Horse Island were scattered small islands, though they might not even qualify as such; they were more like coral reefs that could be submerged by a single wave.

Some of these reefs had trees growing on them, while others were merely sand and stone.

"The scenery is truly beautiful, with turquoise seas, blue skies, seagulls, and sandy beaches. It's just a shame there are no coconut palms. If this were on Earth, Black Horse Island and the nearby reefs could easily be developed into a resort destination rivaling the Maldives... Unfortunately, the Grand Duchy of Sapphire is an archipelago, and the nobles here are islanders who have no interest in beach scenery."

The nobles were busy raiding the Kingdom of Eagles.

"I wonder how much wealth the Earl and Levis have plundered... I also don't know when the Tulip fleet will return. This time, there should be no shortage of serfs, so the return voyage should be quick."

Thinking about the thousand serfs,

Levis felt a surge of excitement.

With over two thousand five hundred serfs in his territory, even the workforce for Flower Town was insufficient. Now, with Black Horse Island needing development, the labor shortage was even more acute. The lack of manpower meant many of his ideas could not be realized, forcing him to slowly farm and accumulate gold coins, unable to get rich overnight.

"To maintain my use of magic potions,

the current amount I consume cannot be sustained solely by Flame Mushrooms or Fast-Growing Magic Thorns. Even the profits from Black Tulips need to be used to purchase magic potions."

"Besides the significant expense of magic potions, there aren't many profitable businesses... The seafood business might need to be phased out after another half year, as nobles with some sense are secretly fishing, just not selling publicly... I'm not sure when the Flower Brew will be ready."

Currently, the new profitable project was the soap workshop producing Flower Soap.

Bounie, the poison egg, was working hard to refine the process, preparing for mass production and early market entry. Levis hoped Flower Soap could monopolize the Coral Island market within three months, then collaborate with Tulip Castle or Beer Castle to expand to other islands.

Given the quality and cost of Flower Soap, if managed well, it could become a pillar industry for Flower Town.

"First, earn money with Flower Soap, then buy serfs with the profits. With a large number of serfs, I can start more industries, earn more money, and buy more serfs... Fully armed, I'll go to the battlefield, earn honors, and elevate my title, rolling like a snowball, continuously getting stronger."

He began to fantasize.

Viscount, Earl, Marquis, Duke, and then ride a dragon!

However, after indulging in the fantasy of riding a dragon, the Flower Town suddenly jolted, making everything seem dull: "Indeed, poverty limits my imagination. The meaning of life and the goal of struggle, besides riding a dragon, is still just riding a dragon, with no other pursuits."

At that moment,

a sailor shouted loudly: "Leviathan!"

"It's a Leviathan!"

"Oh God, we've encountered a sea monster!"

"We're going to be eaten by the Leviathan, ah!"

"Woof woof!"

"We're doomed!"

A Leviathan?

Levis didn't immediately understand what a Leviathan was upon hearing it.

But then, Kosto's loud voice boomed: "Don't panic! Don't panic! Focus on your tasks! This isn't a Leviathan; it's just a large sea creature. They are friendly and never harm ships at sea!"

Perhaps Kosto's reassurance worked.

The sailors calmed down.

Thomas also regained his composure and ran to Levis' side: "Sir, we've encountered a large sea creature!"

"I see it."

Levis stood up, calming Hiddleston, whose fur was standing on end and barking wildly, and looked toward the left side of the Flower Town. There, a sea creature with massive pectoral fins leaped out of the water, rolling once before plunging back in, creating waves.

It was a whale, he recognized it instantly.

It was a sea creature, not a sea monster; his Magic Eye detected no signs of magic.

The large sea creature resembled the humpback whales he had seen in "Nature." Those massive pectoral fins could likely shatter the Flower Town if they struck it.

But it did not approach the Flower Town, only keeping pace alongside it.

"Sir!" Marcus rushed over, followed by his retinue knights, who all sensed danger and came to protect Levis.

However, this was not dangerous.

Liszt quickly calmed his nervousness in the face of the massive creature, appearing nonchalant as he pointed at the humpback whale. "It's magnificent and grand. It's rare to appreciate such a sea beast up close. Teacher Marcus, everyone, let's sit down and enjoy the sight together."

"Sir, would you like to retreat into the cabin first?" Marcus asked worriedly.

"This is a sea beast; don't worry. Captain Kosto has told us about them, and they are very friendly." Liszt smiled calmly and confidently.

He earned admiring glances from his vassal knights—indeed, the lord blessed by the glory of knighthood, an embodiment of courage!

After hearing Liszt's reassurance, Marcus bowed slightly, relaxing his body and no longer overreacting. Together with Liszt, they admired the rare spectacle.

Traveling alongside the giant beast!

However, the journey was brief. The humpback whale seemed to lose interest in the Flower or perhaps just needed to surface for air. With another roll on the water's surface, its massive body sank back into the sea, disappearing completely.

After the waves subsided,

the sea returned to calm.

Hiddleston's standing fur relaxed, his glowing eyes darting around the sea surface, seemingly still searching for the humpback whale.

Captain Kosto left the captain's quarters and hurried to the deck, breaking the atmosphere still immersed in the whale's massive silhouette. "My lord, that was a sea beast. They are often seen during sea voyages. In fact, they are quite friendly and rarely attack ships on their own; sometimes, they even escort ships."

"I know; it indeed had no hostility," Liszt acknowledged Kosto's statement. He then asked, "I know all massive creatures in the sea are called sea beasts, but what is Leviathan?"

Just now, he clearly heard many sailors shouting Leviathan.

Kosto replied, "Leviathan is a sea monster, merely a legend among sailors. It is said to be a giant sea serpent that preys on ships, but I have never seen it... and am grateful I haven't, otherwise, I wouldn't see the sun rise again."