Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
No matter to what level a civilization developed, as long as the intelligent creatures that constituted the main body of the society possessed feeling, and that there was a class division in the structure of said society, then desire and selfishness would inevitably exist. There was no exception to the Atlanteans as well.
As the advanced fleet that was sent out by a higher civilization, that mastered the light and heat profundity and had a force that spread over 31 planets, to traverse across the galaxy to Earth that had a relatively lower civilization to carry out a mission and take preventive measures of maintaining the galaxy’s purity, in the long interstellar journey — heck, even when they had first arrived on Earth — most of the members would be affected by the feeling of lofty sacrifice born in their hearts out of nowhere.
They would be touched by themselves and would unconsciously suppress their own ugly nature. Naturally, all of their characters would become noble instead.
However, after they reached Earth and increasingly learnt more about the world of the different planes and gradually unveiled the mystery, the Atlanteans gradually realized that the foreign worlds were not as horrifying as described by the propaganda and in their own imagination. The possibility of the reemergence of the terrifying calamity experienced by their ancestors was exceptionally slim.
For this reason, the common greed that all humans shared slowly began to stir in their body. Travis was one of them.
As a scholar with strong language research ability, he could provide critical help to the exploration mission of Shrimp World No. 2 in non-professional fields. It had never crossed his mind that the feat that was of great contribution, in his opinion, was enough to be heavily rewarded by Someril, who was the leader of the Atlantean party, would actually receive such inexplicable treatment.
The imbalance in his heart made him frown right away. As an Atlantean, he understood the significance of the position of Sergeant Major so he dared not argue anything and just silently carry out Someril’s orders, programming the translating formula of the mainlander’s language that he had studied for many days into the translating device of all the explorers in the tree house.
After completing the work that he needed to do, he became silent for a while. He began to feel upset the more he thought about it and in the end, after contemplating it, he answered in a deep voice, “It’s done, Sergeant Major Someril,’ to ambiguously express the dissatisfaction in his heart.
“Travis, you and McCardy have done an excellent job. I’ll remember it.” Even though the scholar’s work could be said to resemble a relaxed vacation compared to the fierce battles engaged by the sergeants on Scorpion Island for several dozens of days, when Someril noticed Travis’ dissatisfaction, she still stood up and put on a relaxed posture to comfort him.
“You flatter me, Sergeant Major.” Upon hearing this, Travis felt much better. Walking out of the bark house, he smiled and said, “I’ll bring you to see McCardy right away. When she left, she said that she was invited by Mr. Luki and a few prominent figures among the mainland businessmen for a picnic. I think they must be on the Lawn Beach next to the jungle.”
“Lawn Beach? What a weird name,” Allison commented behind the Atlanteans.
“Lieutenant Allison, we’re now on a magical island, any strange thing can happen. In a while, you’ll see why the beach is named ‘Lawn’ already,” Travis said with a chuckle. “Oh yeah, Sergeant Major Someril, the Wizard Li tribesmen don’t wish to let the mainland businessmen to know how powerful they are so please be more careful with your choice of words later. McCardy and I have mentioned to the mainlanders that we have more than ten companions and lied to them that we’re from the mainland at the west of the Hellfire sea region. We’re a group made up of a scholar, warriors and spellcasters who travelled together to widen our eyes but in the end, we encounter a shipwreck and drifted onto this Scorpion Island. Because all of us are of some use, we’re taken in by the Hellfire tribesmen and have even gradually gained some position in the tribe. ”
The lies that Travis fabricated had a different approach but the same result as the one Zhang Lisheng fabricated to deceive the mainlanders last time. Someril nodded and smiled. “Understood, Travis. I didn’t expect you to be so quick-witted…”
“This is not quick-witted. It’s the only reasonable excuse that I’ve spent one whole night coming up with,” Being repeatedly praised by the Atlantean woman, Travis became modest instead. Smiling wryly, he replied with a shake of his head. Just like that, the explorers had their rare relaxed chit chat as they walked out of the Wizard Li tribe and bypassed the port along the beach to enter the forest that was connected to the coastline.
Due to the reason that the jungle that had a width of no more than 500 meters was close to the Wizard Li harbor, it was very quiet, not even one small beast could be seen. After they crossed through the woods, a boundless green lawn that stretched out as far as the eyes could see immediately entered the explorers’ eyes.
The grasses that grew densely on the lawn was at least three fingers long but was as neat and tidy as a football field. Swaying gently between the blue sea and the forest with huge trees, it was extremely magnificent and spectacular.
“This must be the Lawn Beach. No wonder it’s called by this name. This is so incredible,” Looking at the lush green, Allison muttered. Zhang Lisheng, who was by the side, glided his eyes over the group of young men and women having a picnic together on a flower cloth on the grass not far away. An astonished expression flashed across his face.
Then, like an obsessed biologist, he crouched on the ground and picked up a small handful of sand as he muttered, “It’s not just incredible. It’s very strange too. The reason the forest that we passed by just now stretches all the way to the sea is because of the change of the crust of Scorpion Island, causing that beach to become soil, but this, this is simply barren sand…”
At the same time when Zhang Lisheng crouched down, the young men and women laughing and enjoying the sumptuous lunch sitting on the lush grassland of the beach enjoying the breeze already discovered the explorers.
One of them, a young redheaded woman with very fair skin, who wore an unusually gorgeous rose long dress that was similar to her companion — but one could see the not so delicate stitch if one paid attention — was smiling but her expression suddenly changed. Hastily, she stood up and looked at Someril before mumbling, “Madam Someril, y-you’re back…”
“Yes, Miss McCardy, I’ve finally come back from the front line. This time the Wizard Li tribe has suffered a heavy loss at their ancestral land and half of their tree houses were burnt down before they could finally beat off the enemy’s advance.” Someril walked up to McCardy and said with a smile.
The entire race of Atlantis has delicate and beautiful features, thin and tall bodies, slender limbs and appeared to be seemingly weak. However, even though the sergeant major standing on the beach appeared to have a much more delicate feature than the linguist in front of her, the natural imposing manner in between her eyes gave off an exceptionally stern attitude.
Sitting beside McCardy was a young man wearing a flannel hunting jacket delicately embellished with colorful floral pattern who had thick brows, big eyes and a rugged rough appearance. He looked up and when he saw spiritual monster’s imposing momentum, a faint uneasily detected joy appeared on his face.
“Ahem…” He coughed a few times and stood up, neither humble nor proud. politely, he bowed courteously at the Atlantean woman and smiled brightly, “You must be Madam Someril. I’ve long heard from McCardy that you’re a powerful spellcaster and a pastor who believes in the god of light. It has never crossed my mind that your beauty and charm is even more baffling than sorcery…”
As the young man was speaking, the rugged young man straightened up and glanced at the several Atlanteans beside her. Without warning, he sighed. “The god really loves your nation, Madam Someril. Outstanding spellcasting constitution, smart mind and beautiful face. You guys are born with everything that an ordinary person like me wishes to have. How enviable. ”
“C’mon Luqi, you have your own strengths too. You’re smart, courageous, adventurous, generous and kind…” When McCardy who was by the side saw the rugged young man sighing, she could not help but whisper.
“Oh thanks for your comfort, McCardy. Your heart is 1,000 times — heck, 10,000 times more beautiful than your appearance!” Upon hearing this, the rugged young man showed a gentle and thankful expression that was inconsistent with his appearance as he answered.
When Zhang Lisheng, who was behind Someril, saw these two people flirting and praising with one another, his jaw dropped in astonishment. All of a sudden, feeling unsure, he stretched his head to the black female officer’s ear and whispered, “Lieutenant Allison, do you think Miss McCardy is acting or is really… really… Ah it’s nothing. Forget it. I think I must be going crazy. Such weird thing will never happen! She’s a proud Atlantean…”
“Dr., love is the most bizarre thing in the world. Nobody knows what kind of person he would fall in love with before he’s hit by love,” Allison could guess what the young man was originally planning to ask so she turned to look him in the eyes and whispered with a shrug.
“Is that so? How interesting.” Zhang Lisheng was baffled. A meaningful smile slowly crept upon his face as he replied in a faint voice.
“That’s right, Madam Someril, I haven’t introduced you to my companion yet,” When the young man was whispering to the black female officer, Luqi pointed to a handsome young man with graceful bearing and reserved demeanor standing up opposite the picnic mat and said, “This is my partner, Antonio Dupan, whose grandfather used to be the governor of Sea Haines City. This is Mr. Saban, the shareholder and flagship captain of our merchant fleet. He’s young but don’t look down on him. As the seventh generation of a voyage family, Captain Saban graduated from the Institute of Navigation since he was 14 years old…”
After patiently listening to Luqi introduce his partners from distinguished families one by one, Someril suddenly asked, “Mr. Luqi, I heard that the residents of your Green Leaf Mainland are sworn enemies of the Hellfire people so why would you risk your life to come to Scorpion Island to do business?”
When Luqi was stunned and was about to reply, Antonio, who was by his side, already stepped in and answered, “Of course it’s to help those barbarians realize the value of civilization, Madam Someril. This route was pioneered by my ancestors. In fact, the route is already very mature but I can’t believe that the Red Mountain tribe that had been trading with the Dupan family has now perished. When the indigenous people who live a primitive life saw our merchant fleet, they robbed our goods and seagoing ships, and even detained us. If they dared to do so 50 years ago, we would have blasted their brains open using artilleries…”
