Chapter 28

"Captain, we've found a crack below the waterline that needs to be reinforced. If we set sail with this damage, the ship might break in two during a strong mana tide."

Although small, the fairy garden, with its unpredictable location, was still a proper port, equipped with essential facilities like a dry dock. Subsequently, the Yangwei was pulled into the dry dock by hundreds of men of various bloodlines for a thorough inspection, leaving no hair unexamined. Soon, the inspection results were reported to Luo Zhengdao, but unfortunately, they were not good news.

Luo Zhengdao, feeling helpless, looked as if he were a migrant worker owed half a year's wages, sighing and saying, "How long will the repairs take?"

Zola Hegel, the boatswain who had come to report, spread his hands, indicating he couldn't be sure. A sailor ran over and said, "Lady Vina negotiated with the little fairies and obtained some tree gum. She says two or three days should be enough to repair the ship. Please rest assured."

Hearing this, Luo Zhengdao let out a sigh of relief and immediately said, "Tell everyone to work day and night. I'll provide extra compensation."

Zola Hegel, puzzled by Luo Zhengdao's statement, said, "Captain, the tree gum also needs time to set. Why are you in such a hurry..."

Luo Zhengdao also knew that haste makes waste, but he had been feeling uneasy lately, sensing that something might go wrong. Whether it was a premonition or a delusion, he couldn't afford to be unprepared. When Zola pointed out his inappropriate behavior, Luo Zhengdao didn't insist, nodding and saying, "Alright, use this time to check and repair other damages as well. Don't waste it."

Seeing Luo Zhengdao's determination, Zola Hegel couldn't say more. He nodded grimly and said, "Alright! I'll arrange the manpower."

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"Great Kaes, Lord of the Hidden Order, I submit to your will. Today, I will offer the descendant of the traitor to you, to cleanse the past disgrace. Guide me to find the heir of this lowly bloodline!"

The figure of the mysterious person who had made a deal with Mordo Blackwater appeared faintly on the prow of a small boat, seemingly reciting a prayer. As his voice echoed over the icy sea, a thin white beam of light extended from the prow into the distance.

The location of the fairy garden, where the fairies lived, was extremely hidden, and the harsh environment of the frozen sea deterred most would-be invaders. However, the fairy garden was not an impregnable military fortress. It was, after all, the home of a group of whimsical fairies who yearned for a free and easy life. If asked about the effectiveness of the defensive measures against external threats, one could only say they were good enough to deter the honest but not the dishonest. Until now, there had been no major incidents, which could be attributed to the fairies' good luck. However, luck always runs out eventually.

"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The urgent bell woke Luo Zhengdao. When he came to the window, he muttered, "What's happening?"

As soon as Luo Zhengdao saw the scene outside, he was wide awake. He rushed out of his room, running down the corridor and knocking on the pirates' doors, shouting, "Wake up! The alarm bell is ringing. There's a fire outside..."

"Ah! Fire! Help!"

The peaceful and tranquil atmosphere of the fairy garden at night was shattered by the urgent bell and the noisy shouts. The red glow of the fire soon illuminated the night sky, foretelling an ominous event. The residents quickly sprang into action to save their home. The fairies, with their delicate, dragonfly-like bodies, were not suited for physical labor. Even if they used their full strength to cast water spells, it was a futile effort to extinguish the spreading fire. The vegetation on the ice was being consumed by the flames, and if the protective magic array was damaged, the fairy garden would either melt into a pool of water or freeze into a solid block of ice.

Since arriving in the new world, Luo Zhengdao had remained highly vigilant, wishing he could keep one eye open even while sleeping, like an owl. Therefore, when the incident occurred, he immediately got up and knocked on the sailors' doors, calling them to prepare for any unexpected situation.

Zola Hegel was equally alert and had already gotten up before Luo Zhengdao knocked. When they met, Luo Zhengdao pulled the boatswain aside and said, "Something doesn't feel right tonight. It might not be an ordinary fire. Tell everyone to prepare for battle. If anything happens, we'll set sail immediately."

"Alright, I'll get the men ready to set sail."

As they spoke, the half-elf Vina, holding her elven bow, appeared in the corridor. Seeing Luo Zhengdao, she said, "Will, let's go check the situation together!"

Luo Zhengdao, with a worried look, replied, "Alright! Tell everyone to bring their weapons. The situation might be worse than it looks."

While the pirates were arming themselves, the local residents also sprang into action. The fairy garden was home to more than just the fairies; many residents of other races had chosen to stay long-term, drawn by the magical environment. Realizing the severity of the fire, they emerged from their homes to defend their home.

"Ice Rain!"

After a lengthy incantation lasting several seconds, the materials in the mage's hand vanished, and countless icy droplets rained down from the sky. Under the mage's arcane attack, the nearest ancient trees turned into crystal-clear ice sculptures, temporarily halting the spread of the fire.

"Good job, watch this!"

After taking a few swigs from his wine gourd, the burly Pandaren Panglin spat out a large mist, instantly lowering the temperature of the fire and reducing the towering flames to several scattered fires.

If this were an ordinary fire, the residents, each using their unique abilities, could have extinguished it in a matter of time. However, this fire was not a natural disaster but a man-made one. The culprit, unable to contain himself, was about to make his move.

"You weak and shortsighted mortals, indulging in fleeting pleasures and desires. I declare you guilty!"

The cold, eerie voice echoed in the ears of everyone fighting the fire, sending chills down their spines. When Luo Zhengdao saw the figure in a black, gold-embroidered cloak, he instinctively felt a chill run down his spine. It was like being startled by a fierce dog in the dark while walking at night, a feeling of tension that defied rational explanation.

"Will, what's wrong?"

Luo Zhengdao, who had suddenly stopped, was narrowly avoided by Vina Dubov, who jumped back to avoid colliding with him. The half-elf immediately asked what was wrong.

Perceiving a clear threat of death, the terrifying aura that seemed within reach made Luo Zhengdao's muscles tense to the point of stiffness. His teeth chattered as he finally managed to say, "Run! Run now!"

"Boom—"

Before Vina could understand what was happening, the fire suddenly expanded into a wall of flames that rapidly spread outward. Wherever the wall of fire passed, green plants turned to ash, buildings caught fire, and the unfortunate creatures caught in its path met a gruesome end, which Luo Zhengdao couldn't bear to describe in detail. In short, it was a catastrophic disaster.

"Splat!"

A light, soft object hit Luo Zhengdao's face, and he heard a faint voice at his nose, "Dingdang, what's happening? Wasn't Dingdang fighting the fire? Dingdang feels dizzy!"

Luo Zhengdao quickly grabbed the little fairy Dingdang and handed her to Vina Dubov, saying, "Quick, take her and go. I'll cover you."

Sensing the impending disaster, Luo Zhengdao stepped forward, not just out of a sense of chivalry but also because of the confidence given by the newly acquired three-star magic card. Ignoring the terrifying aftermath of the curse, Luo Zhengdao believed he could handle any enemy. The two warships at the dock needed time to prepare for departure, and he had to buy that time.

The mysterious figure, who had been wreaking havoc with powerful arcane magic, suddenly stopped and muttered to himself, "Ah, I feel it. The descendant of the lowly bloodline, you are here."

From a distance of half a street, Luo Zhengdao, sword in one hand and magic card in the other, met the gaze of the blue-glowing eyes. It felt like being doused with a bucket of cold water in the middle of winter. He forced himself to remain calm and asked, "Who are you?"

The mysterious mage on the other side sneered and said in a delirious tone, "I am Ralph Del. I will end your sinful life here. Lord Kaes, may all darkness and death return to you!"

Hearing this, Luo Zhengdao gritted his teeth, raised his sword, and shouted, "Want my life? Come and try!"

Honestly, facing an unknown enemy, Luo Zhengdao felt little fear beyond the initial instinctive reaction. His confidence came from his identity as a穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越者" in English, but in this context, it means "a person who has traveled through time or dimensions"). Living one life was enough, and he had already lived two. Even if he died now, he wouldn't consider it a loss.

The mysterious figure, calling himself Ralph Del, raised his hand. Luo Zhengdao noticed the deep purple silk gloves on his hands, which puzzled him. It was a very unusual habit; men in the new world rarely wore gloves, while women often did. Blacksmiths and stonemasons wore gloves for protection, but noble sons rarely did, as it would make them seem too effeminate.

Before Luo Zhengdao could figure out the reason, the mage, calling himself Ralph Del, shouted, "Death Chill Ray!"

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