volume 3 - Chapter c263 (1/2)

Meeting Again Once More

In reality, besides the s.h.i.+ning Scale Nagas, there were also the Grey Fins, Jalo, Sea Serpent, etc, etc who were fairly active on the s.h.i.+ning Seas. And the one Brendel was most familiar with was the Grey Fins. They may look similar, but the differences between each species can be compared to the differences between nations, or, the people in it to be precise. Each originated from a different ancestor, like the Grey Fins were said to be the descendant of the Heavenly Snake Manas. According to the Kirrlutz legends, The Dragon of Calamity mated with the humans, giving birth to twelve half-snake half-human creatures, in which Manas was one of them. Legends had it that it had a body of ash white, and protected the North Sea, which was later renamed to be the current Farnezain Sea. That was why the creature was viewed as one of the protectors of the ten city-states today.

The Grey Fins, being Manas’s descendant, inherited its ash white scales, and were said to be riddled with dust. But then again, no one could prove that point. But Brendel recognized these creatures from his experience in The Amber Sword. He stood by the side of the deck, not answering the questions of the Nagas before him. He was awaiting their leader who had yet appear.

Everyone else, including James, followed his stance and stayed silent as well. The sailors were curious as to what he was going to do. Upon seeing how he commanded Mephisto and the spectacle shown by the latter, they all believed he had the ability to do it as well and left their gazes stuck onto Brendel.

Seeing how the people onboard did not show any sort of movement, the Grey Fins became agitated. But after a while, the seawater parted, and from the crack emerged two Nagas. One female while the other was a male.

The male was slightly larger and fiercer and, unlike others, he had amber colored irised instead of purple ones. He was wearing a large deep blue colored scale armor and in his hand was a long blade. It seemed like a kukri, but no one had seen one of that size. The battle tattoos on him were more detailed as well, filling him with an odd, wild allure.

With just one glance, Brendel had identified the Naga. It was the wandering boss that governed the area around here. His name was ‘Sani’, meaning ‘larger’ in the Nagas’ tongue, but the other players preferred to call him ‘Yellow Eyes’. As for his name, it was said that it was because he was born with a larger head than the other Nagas.

It may sound like a subject to laugh at among the humans, but in the culture of the Nagas, it was something worth taking pride in. Having a larger body meant being stronger, Sani was born to be a warrior. When he grew up, he became the commander of the Grey Fins, making him the target boss in everyone’s eyes.

“Human, where do you come from?” Sani looked at the boat, a hint of doubt traced in his eyes. But he was a mature person and did not make up any form of conclusions.

James was about to open his mouth, but Brendel was one step faster and said, “Sani, the Seven Seas is decreed by Marsha to be a free territory. You Nagas accepted her grace, yet did not appreciate it, stealing and robbing other s.h.i.+ps, killing innocents. Aren’t you all afraid of punishments?”

His words shocked everyone. He may have a Sword Saint backing him up, but there was no need to berate the other guy to that extent, right? After all, he also has a legendary Demon Whale, doesn’t he?

Even Mephisto did not understand the reason behind his jeering remarks. “Little b.a.s.t.a.r.d, just what are you planning?” Oppositely, Orthylss knew Brendel better and asked immediately.

“Watch me,” he silently said.

Sani’s face changed color. He did not mind the comments made by Brendel, but was really shocked when Brendel mentioned his name. The Grey Fins had undergone some changes lately, and they elected him to replace the recently deceased commander. Thus, it was impossible for his name to ring across the Seven Seas in just such a short span of time.

“Who are you? How do you recognize me?” Sani could not come up with an explanation. His curiosity in the human only grew. But he did not dare provoke the person before him as he knew that the more suspicious one is, the more dangerous it is to approach him. And so, he could only furrow his brows and ask the question.

“My Lord, you know these people?” James could not help but open his mouth and ask.

“Hehe…” Brendel only snickered.

The mainland may be huge, but the flow of information was very slow on it. Although the Nagas had frequently raided the s.h.i.+ps, no one bothered to find out more about them. Maybe the famous commanders that commanded places like Ampere Seale or Grey Harbor might know some things, but which n.o.ble or lord would bother about this kind of stuff?

And yet Brendel knew.

Brendel was happily laughing inside. The tension on the boat that was caused by the surprise attack vanished instantly.

Of course I would know him. I even know that he is a dork, besides battling, his mind is filled with nothing else. Back when I was exploring the Karanjar mountains, we were attacked by the Grey Fins as well. However, my seniors were not amateurs and easily repelled the enemies. However, they did not command any Demon Whales or allied with any mermaids to raid boats back then. If not, many countries’ navy fleets would have long perished.

What happened next in the game was the players in Aouine releasing the hostages of the Grey Fins, and thus gaining their alliance as well. This relations.h.i.+p was not that strong, but the Grey Fins keep on to it. Even till the end when Aouine was destroyed, Sani, who was the king of the Grey Fins back then, had led his army to a.s.sist the Aouine navy.

And all that was because Brendel’s guild was on Aouine’s side.

Before Brendel joined the Gretius’ Knight Squad, he spent his time in the s.h.i.+ning Sea. At that time, most players were there to farm experience and protect the Kingdom as wanderers. But the plan failed in the end, but on the plus side, they gained the friends.h.i.+p of the Grey Fins.