Chapter 303 Pirate Trouble-01
?On Daniel's side, outside of the island, he used his magic to stabilize the raft and the sea around it, preventing any movement. At this moment, it was nearly indistinguishable from a raft floating on a calm lake.
Daniel looked back at the island, observing through the vision within his mindscape. What he saw was a massive seal construct, a tall pillar the size of a substantial building, draining the mana around the island.
"That seal should be the one preventing anyone from using magic. It seems to be strategically placed here to deter mages from entering their country," Daniel muttered as he analyzed the purpose of such a seal.
However, he remembered that Japan had recently opened its borders to the world, including mages. Was the seal intended to defend against mages in general, or was it specifically designed to counter him? How did they anticipate his use of this route?
These questions lingered in Daniel's mind, but he pushed them aside, shifting his focus to the cards within his mindscape. Initially considering destroying the seal, he found no enchantment-breaking cards in his current hand. Instead, he discovered another card that could be used in this situation.
Card Name: Runic Safeguard
Picture: Three radiant runes—White, Blue, and Fiery Red—inscribed on a sword.
Rarity: Common
Type: Enchantment - Attachment
Mana Cost: 1 Holy, 1 Water, 1 Fire
Description: Enchant target Artifact you control. Target Artifact becomes immune to all Enemy Enchantment and Spell effects, unless it's Attachment type.
Flavor Text: "Three rune ward inscribed and forged by the fire of faith and holy water into the holy artifact, protecting it from heretical magic and corruption."
Daniel wasted no time and quickly broke three of his mana vials, applying the enchantment on his 'Universal Pocket.' Three runes materialized on the peculiar leather bag, signifying the activation of the enchantment. Daniel keenly felt the transformation in this artifact.
Confident now, he realized that even though the mysterious power on the island was suppressing his abilities, the 'Universal Pocket' remained unaffected.
Daniel observed that the method and function of the runes did not align with the knowledge he possessed as an 'Archmage.' For some reason, he couldn't find a match within the extensive magical knowledge at his disposal. However, he could use the general principles from his Archmage knowledge to replicate the enchantment the moment he sees it.
It felt akin to being an experienced chef with a wealth of knowledge about various cuisines but lacking the recipe or prior understanding of how to make a pizza. Yet, when looking at a pizza, the chef instantly knew how to create it. That was the kind of sensation Daniel experienced. Follow current novels on novelb((in).(com)
Daniel shot off another remaining arm of the pirate, being careful not to hit the boat floor and sink it, since the pirate's leg was already on the boat floor.
"English! Motherf*cker! Do you speak it?" Daniel demanded again. This time, the pirate seemed afraid and spoke towards Daniel with a more subservient tone, still in Japanese.
"If you don't speak English, then you're of no use to me," Daniel declared, pointing his gun at the pirate's head. This time, the threat was effective.
"No! No! I'm here! Capture! Two women! Slaves!" The pirate spoke in broken English with a heavy Japanese accent while signaling towards the direction of the island with his head. Daniel caught the key information – the pirate came to capture the two women on the island.
Now, Daniel contemplated whether he should go back to help those two. Honestly, he didn't want to return, especially after the blue haired woman's secretary had pissed him off.
However, the memory of the blue-haired girl, seemingly weak and innocent, and the recollection of the fateful night when he died in that hole haunted him. The fate that had almost befallen his girlfriend, Koyuki, also weighed on him. He didn't want anyone to go through the same ordeal if he could prevent it.
Meanwhile, the radio in the speedboat crackled to life, with someone on the other end looking for the pirate onboard. Daniel gestured to the pirate to respond, pressing the radio button while keeping his gun pointed at the pirate's head to ensure compliance.
The pirate quickly replied without any unusual behavior, conveying that everything was fine. The radio conversation concluded.
"Me... go! Island! Me go island!" The pirate repeated in broken English, signaling Daniel to head towards the island. The pirate's face paled as blood continued to flow from his two arm stumps.
Daniel nodded and steered the speedboat toward the island. Despite his skepticism, he anticipated a hostile reception upon arrival, expecting at least two or three squads of pirates armed with bullets.
Shortly after reaching the shore, Daniel's expectations were proven right. As he arrived, an RPG rocketed toward the speedboat. Reacting swiftly, Daniel leaped into the sea, leaving the pirate on the boat to face his demise at the hands of his comrades.
Boom!
The RPG exploded, the sound reverberating as wreckage and debris scattered. Daniel swam towards the shore, aiming to conceal his presence underwater as much as possible.
However, Daniel soon noticed a bomb thrown into the water near him. These pirates really intended to kill him. Reacting swiftly, he swam away with all his might, creating a small wave akin to a shark swimming at full speed, thanks to the various enchantments enhancing his physical capabilities beyond human.
Boom!
The bomb exploded, generating a pillar of water, followed by gunfire as the pirates shot at the area near the bomb. The commotion gradually subsided, with one of the pirates seemingly receiving orders from a leader-like figure.
Daniel took note of this and decided to swim underwater, flanking the pirate defensive parameters. He quietly emerged on the shore, swiftly taking down two pirates with the hidden knife concealed within his trench coat.
"Hope these two aren't the only people who can speak English," Daniel muttered, praying that he hadn't just killed the pirates who could communicate in English.