Chapter 46: Lynn - I Smell the Scent of a Culprit

Chapter 46: Lynn - I Smell the Scent of a Culprit

Drip, drip, drip...

The relentless raindrops pounded on the deck, creating a series of crisp, low-pitched notes. Inside the cabin, Lynn awoke from a night of continuous nightmares.

Once he had a clear view of his surroundings, Lynn couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The sudden appearance of the goddess's apparition last night had put significant psychological pressure on him, but thankfully, she had shown no intention of pursuing them.

They should be safe now.

Lynn sat up, swung his legs over the hard wooden bunk, and grabbed a cloak hanging by the door. Then, he opened the cabin door and stepped out onto the deck.

The gentle sea breeze carried with it the scent of the ocean and a touch of salt, dispelling the stagnant air from the cabin.

Lynn gazed into the distance, where a thick fog shrouded the surface of the sea, engulfing the entire sailing ship. Visibility was limited to about three to five meters beyond the ship's sides.

This fog seemed to possess some mysterious power, as even when he used a first-tier spell, "Tik's Farseeing Art," he couldn't see beyond the white mist.nôvel binz was the first platform to present this chapter.

Navigating under such conditions was undeniably perilous. Not only was it difficult to discern direction, but there was also the risk of colliding with hidden rocks.

"Wizard, are you awake? Did you rest well last night?" a familiar voice came from behind. Lynn turned to see Lame Loude.

However, compared to last night, Loude seemed somewhat dejected, clearly affected by their recent encounter with the apparition.

Lynn didn't respond to Loude's question but instead spoke directly, "Is this the Sea of Mist? How do you usually navigate in these conditions, and how much longer until we reach the Wizard's territory?"

"Normally, departing from the Seaport Town would require sailing for almost half a month. As for navigating in these conditions..." Loude was very cautious as he pulled out a compass.

"In that case, after we arrive in the Wizard's territory, you might face some scrutiny," Loude sighed repeatedly.

Lynn's expression changed abruptly, and a dangerous glint shone in his eyes. He could now smell the scent of trouble.

Under the watchful gaze of someone who seemed "friendly," Loude hastened to explain. While he had been operating this route from Seaport Town to the Wizard's territory, the person who had established it was the Grand Wizard Herlram.

In essence, the entire Ship Gang was merely tools in his hands. Whether they liked it or not, they were obligated to transport scarce resources to the Wizard's territory each year.

Although they had always operated discreetly and without major incidents for over a decade, the actions of Jonny and others had led to the destruction of this critical transportation route.

If Lynn turned out to be a Grand Wizard, they had nothing to worry about. But if he wasn't, they needed to be prepared for consequences. This was the reason for Loude's confirmation.

With Loude's explanation, Lynn quickly understood the situation. He felt torn, as he understood the significance of this route. The blame should fall on his mentor, Kora. If Kora hadn't been so audacious, attempting to abduct the Duke's second daughter and getting caught red-handed, the Church wouldn't have traced the problem all the way to Seaport Town.

"Is this the only route from the Wizard's territory to the Sekas Empire?" Lynn inquired.

"Probably not... The Sea of Mist also connects to another vital port, the imperial capital of the Sekas Empire, Vikniel City," Loude said hesitantly. Although he couldn't be certain, he suspected that there might be others in Vikniel City doing the same work as him.

"I see," Lynn nodded. It appeared that the situation might not be as dire as he initially thought. However, he had no intention of shouldering this blame. He needed to find a way to avoid it.

As Lynn contemplated, he casually inquired about various pieces of information regarding the Wizard's territory. He was still relatively unfamiliar with the place, and having insufficient knowledge could leave him at a disadvantage.

Through several rounds of questioning, Lynn learned that the Wizard's territory was different from what he had initially assumed. It wasn't a refuge established by persecuted wizards but a land that had existed for centuries, boasting a city, a port, and a population of six hundred thousand, almost like a small kingdom.

However, there were no kings or nobles here. Instead, it was governed by wizards and various schools of magic. The highest authority was the Wizard Council, composed of several legendary wizards.

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