Chapter 183: Rescue

Chapter 183: Rescue

TL: Etude

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The former owner of the Flying Dragon Pavilion, Cierra, and the waitress, Lisa, temporarily settled in a hotel at the docks.

According to the plan discussed with her daughter, their family would embark on a journey to the Northwest Bay aboard the Southern after its departure.

However, the Southern needed to stay in Fort Ness for a few days, so Cierra considered these days a vacation, intending to rest well.

After her daughter left, Cierra settled their luggage in the hotel and then, accompanied by Lisa, went to the location where the Southern was docked.

Captain Quik, who had originally planned to visit a nearby tavern with the first mate, was surprised to see Cierra returning to the docks.

Hello, Mrs. Sertia, he greeted.

Hello, Captain Quik, replied Cierra, gracefully.

Cierra then made a request that put Quik in a difficult position. May I take a tour of the Southern?

This Quik was genuinely troubled. In his view, he had not known Cierra long enough to consider her one of his own, despite her being Mr. Derricks mother.

After some thought, however, he agreed, reasoning that it would be beneficial for her to familiarize herself with the environment since she would be boarding the ship in a few days.

Please follow me, madam.

Upon boarding the Southern, Cierra showed great interest, looking around and touching things here and there.

Quik was curious why a woman of her status would be interested in maritime matters.

Seeming to notice his puzzled look, Cierra smiled and said, To tell the truth, I also worked as a sailor when I was young and spent a lot of time at sea!

Quiks eyes widened in disbelief. What? Does the Horn Bay Alliance actually allow women to work on ships?

Realizing his comment might be impolite, he added, Ah, sorry. I mean, in many peoples minds, women are not suitable for ship life at least in our Northwest Bay.

Including myself, Quik thought to himself.

Cierra laughed and explained, Actually, its the same here in Horn Bay. Ah, its not easy for women anywhere. I was able to work on a ship because of my husband.

Hearing this, Quik wondered why he hadnt seen Derricks father, suspecting he might have passed away. But Cierra still looked young; surely her husband wouldnt have been much older.

He kept his curiosity to himself, not wanting to pry into personal matters.

Are you saying Ladi is in danger in the forest to the north?

North suburbs! Forest! Ladi, the master! Danger!

Cierra forced herself to calm down and quickly changed into an outfit that didnt match her usual housewife demeanor. Just then, Lisa, who was fetching water, entered and was startled by her appearance, which was unlike anything she had seen before.

It was akin to that of an adventurer.

Lisa, stay in the room and dont go anywhere. I have an urgent matter to attend to.

Okay! You be careful on your way.

Polly, lets go!

Cierra hurried out the door, followed swiftly by the parrot from the windowsill.

What situation could even Ladi not handle? And considering shes probably accompanied by her senior, who is no ordinary person either.

I must find some help!

Deciding quickly, Cierra turned and ran towards the docks.

She soon arrived beside the Southern, calling out loudly to the ship.

Although it was late at night, there were still sailors on duty on the deck of the Southern, who heard the call from the shore and recognized the voice.

Its Mrs. Sertia, something must have happened. Lower the gangplank, Ill go wake Captain Quik.

A few minutes later, a disheveled and sleepy-eyed Quik appeared on deck to meet Cierra.

Mrs. Sertia, what happened?

Cierra, breathless from running, managed to say:

My daughter my daughter is in danger!

Please please help me save her.

Quik was confused, her daughter? Wasnt she Derricks mother?

Uh sorry, maybe I heard wrong. Your daughter?

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