Path of light

Chapter 70 71. Black Pearl

"You two boarded the Seawolf?"

Roy straightened up while holding on to the handle and looked at Jasper in surprise.

Jasper moved the bench back to its original position very proudly and said to Roy:

"Of course, I made a special trip to the harbor guard to inquire about it and confirmed that the ship was abandoned and did not count as trespassing on private property."

Roy didn't believe it and asked, "If such a big ship is left on the beach, is it really true that no one wants it?"

Jasper simply stopped and whispered to Roy:

"When Abt and I went to the port guard yesterday to inquire about the situation, the guards were worried that we would be haunted by the ghosts on the ship."

"Actually, they have also submitted an application to ask the priests of the Temple of the Moon to perform a purification ceremony on this abandoned ship to remove the dead souls left on the ship."

"But the priests of the Moon Temple believe that since the ship has been completely abandoned, it should be completely sunk to the bottom of the sea. In that case, there will be no need to perform the soul purification ceremony."

"So when Abt and I said that we were trainee priests of the Temple of Liberty, the Elf Patrol Captain of the guard team entrusted the handling of the souls on the ship to Abt and me. Although there was no extra reward for this entrustment, But from the moment we boarded the Seawolf, the ship was ours."

After he finished speaking, he thought for a moment and added:

"It belongs to the three of us."

Abt also echoed: "Of course, there must be Roy's share."

Jasper continued: "So, in the next period of time, we will not only purify the dead souls on this ship, but also repair it."

"I plan to turn this sea-going ship into a stronghold for the three of us. At least the windows and doors in the upper part of the ship must be repaired. I have already checked it. Three bedrooms can be arranged inside, and the captain's cabin can be our home. activity room.”

After hearing what Jasper said, Roy still felt a little incredible and murmured:

"Does such a large ship really belong to us?"

Jasper put his arm around Roy's shoulders and said happily: "Of course, do you want to go and see it now?"

"OK!"

…

Originally, the temple would hold a meeting every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

However, later on, the Holy Grail of the Statue of Liberty was gone, and High Priest Reed reduced the gatherings in the temple to twice a week. Now that the Holy Grail in the temple is missing, even the twice-weekly gatherings are almost unsustainable.

When the gathering ended, the believers left one after another, and the three priests also went back to their rooms to rest.

The three trainee priests cleaned the temple inside and out, then ran out carelessly, preparing to take a look at the Sea Wolf on the beach on the west side of the port.

As Jasper walked, he told the two of them some ideas about the modification of the Sea Wolf.

Roy felt that Jasper had put so much effort into modifying the Sea Wolf because he must have wanted to date that Naga mermaid Tiffany on this ship...

But he couldn't handle it alone, so he and Abt were brought in.

He wanted to ask Jasper what indescribable thing happened with Miss Tiffany the afternoon before yesterday?

However, I felt that some of the priests who were talking about these things in the vestibule of the temple were somewhat disrespectful to the goddess, so I wanted to ask after leaving the temple.

As soon as the three of them walked out of the gate, Roy saw a carriage parked on the street opposite the temple.

When Roy looked up, Claire opened the door and got out of the car and waved to him.

The three trainee priests walked over, and Roy introduced Claire to Jasper and Abbot.

Claire invited the three of them to sit in the carriage, which could accommodate four people.

Claire explained to Roy tactfully:

"Sorry, Roy, my family are all believers of the goddess Elune. Although they don't mind me making a few priest friends, they don't let me enter the Temple of Liberty without permission, so I can only wait for you at the door."

Of course, Roy knew that Claire must have found heavy armor when she came over at this time, and couldn't wait for him to try it on.

"Didn't you say you brought it to the academy tomorrow morning? Why did you bring it here in the afternoon?" Roy asked casually.

Claire chuckled and said, "I don't have any classes, so I just picked a few outfits so you can try them on..."

After saying that, he dragged out the big box that was put in the magic waist bag, but obviously the box was a bit big, and with four more people squeezed into the carriage, it was obviously too big to fit.

Jasper saw the large suitcase placed at the feet of the four of them, turned his eyes and invited Claire:

"This place is too narrow. Why don't you go sit in our stronghold?"

"You actually still have a base?"

Roy also found that he was sitting in the carriage and could not try on this heavy armor at all, so he said to Claire:

"Actually, you've seen it before. Come on, you'll find out after you go."

…

The carriage passed through the Castletown Port Pier and stopped in the small square next to the port.

The four young men got off the carriage and walked more than five hundred meters west along the beach before arriving in front of the Sea Wolf.

The Sea Wolf is stranded between the beach and the rocks. Even if the tide rises, the water level here cannot take the ship elsewhere...

"Is this Seawolf yours now?" Claire asked.

A section of ladder originally extended downward from the left side of the ship. These sections of ladder should have been made by Jasper and Abbot yesterday, but they did not extend all the way, and they could not be reached even if they jumped up.

Then Jasper pulled out another ladder from the bottom of the boat and hung it on the ladder extending from the side of the boat, finally managing to make a complete ladder.

The four people climbed onto the deck one after another, only to find that standing on the bow of the ship felt really different. The view here was wide and they could see the sea far away.

You can enjoy the sea breeze, bask in the sun, and even fish if the tide rises.

Jasper said with some pride: "The patrolmen of the Port Guard gave it to the three of us as a reward, provided that we need to purify the dead souls on the ship."

Claire was pulling the suitcase out of the magic belt bag, and was shocked when she heard Jasper say this: "There are dead souls on this ship?"

His hand shook, and the big suitcase fell heavily on the deck with a thud.

People were almost so frightened that they sat on the deck.

Jasper laughed loudly and said: "Don't worry, the souls on the ship are all in the cabin below the deck. In such a hot weather, they won't foolishly come out to bask in the sun."

Roy walked over, patted Claire on the shoulder and said, "We will invite you to visit the ship after we clean it inside and out."

Claire's expression changed several times before she forced a smile and said:

"Well, it feels really good to stand on the bow of the ship. It would be great if this ship could also go to sea."

…

Abbot curiously walked to the big suitcase and saw that Claire had lifted the lid of the box. The top layer was a set of chain armor. He reached out and picked up the top chain armor, and then urged:

"Stop talking about that, let Roy try this suit of mail."

This piece of chain armor, which weighs more than thirty kilograms, would not be easy for Roy to wear on his own.

With the help of Abt and Jasper, the heavy mail armor was put on.

Jasper asked jokingly: "Oh, Roy, were you frightened by the slave traders on this ship? Why did you think of wearing such heavy armor?"

Before Roy could retaliate, Claire said from the side:

"Roy and I are going to duel with two annoying guys in the arena next week. This fitting is to prepare for that duel."

Roy put on the chainmail. It felt very heavy, but not so heavy that he couldn't walk.

Even if it affects jumping, raising hands and legs, it will be greatly affected.

This is a standard chain mail, similar to the style of a long windbreaker. After Roy puts it on, the hem of the chain mail extends to near the calf, and the sleeves are a bit long. When Roy hangs his arms, the cuffs of the chain mail look so cute. In the palm of Yi's hand.

After locking the buckles on both sides of the mail armor, Claire also took out a pair of chain gloves and a pair of chain boots from the box for Roy to try on.

Chain gloves are quite suitable. Wearing such a pair of chain gloves, you really don't have to worry about being slashed with rapiers and daggers.

The boots are a little big, but that's not a problem.

"Is there a hat missing?" Jasper stood aside, looked left and right, and said, "Roy, how do you feel? Can you still run?"

Roy tried to move his steps and replied: "You can jog, but you will be tired if you can't run very far."

After hearing what Roy said, Jasper immediately said: "So...as a priest, you are not suitable for wearing this kind of heavy armor. When we go out together to receive commissions in the future, we will save money to buy a decent priest." robe."

Roy ignored him at all and simply put on his chainmail to perform the 'Blessing of Power'. Although the movement was a bit slow, practice makes perfect.

The divine pattern slowly turned into a golden fist and integrated into Roy's body. Roy immediately puffed up his chest and said:

"It feels better this way."

After saying that, he jogged twice on the deck and did some swiping and blocking movements. There was nothing wrong with him.

Jasper and Abt had learned the 'Blessing of Power' for so long, but they never thought they could do it again.

"No wonder you want to learn 'Blessing of Power'..."

Jasper couldn't help but say as he watched Roy holding the side of the boat with both hands and looking out.

"This suit is not bad, just wear this suit!" Roy said to Claire.

Then he jogged a few laps on the boat to get used to the mail armor in advance.

Claire said to Roy: "You have to wear it often these days. Wearing this kind of heavy armor requires an adaptation process..."

"good!"

Several people were sitting on the copper bumper on the bow of the boat. The seawater in the distance was coming up one after another, and the tide was about to rise.

The setting sun stretched the shadows of the four people so long that even the waves in the distance were inlaid with golden edges. Behind them was the seaside manor built on a lonely cliff. The white castle looked particularly quiet and beautiful...

Jasper suddenly said:

"We should give this sea ship a new name!"

"Otherwise, let's call it the Black Pearl..."