Chapter 654 - 599: Dark Coast (1/2)

Seven days after escaping the prison, Arthur and co reached the barren and gloomy coast of the Black Sea, also known as the Black Kraken Sea. As the name suggests, the water was the color on ink, you can't see anything under the blackened surface. Moreover, the canopy seemed to be split into two sides, one was bright and the other, the one above the sea, was cloudy and grey.

”Sir Arthur, there is a small town North-East of here. You can hire a captain or some sailors or pay some spirit stones to board with other travelers.”

Esco respectfully explained to Arthur a few things while stating the importing things. He grew accustomed to his role and didn't dare ask anything about Arthur or the others and would remain quiet if he's not needed. The only one who he was kind of friendly with was Vyncent, who's also a bit of an outsider too.

Arthur never talked to the blond young man but he didn't kick him out of the dark cloud either.

”I don't see the point in boarding with others, it'll only make the route longer. We can just go straight to the Land of the Golden Sand. If the Kraken shows up then I'll deal with it.”

The parasite looked at her but didn't speak or agree. Unexpectedly, it was Radolf who stepped forward and politely said,

”Empress, with all due to respect, I don't think it's worth it to anger the Kraken. Its violent by nature and causing a loud ruckus will only attract unwanted attention.”

”So?”

Radolf hesitated for a brief moment, glanced at Shen Shen, who was curiously looking at the black sea, before adding,

”We can board a boat that will pass through the second danger zone… I know of a place called the Waterfall of Youth and Old. I'm sure Little Shen will like it.”

Only when she heard that did Zaarae hesitate as she looked at Shen Shen, who listened to the mythical being. Her eyes gleamed as she looked expectantly at Zaarae as if she was waiting for her approval.

In the end, the Empress relented with a sigh.

”Alright.”

Arthur secretly gave Radolf a thumb-up then said,

”Let's go find a boat then.”

The parasite attempted to fly into the black sea but the moment he flew above the black water, his body started falling uncontrollably as if something was pulling him down.

Fortunately, a gentle aura enveloped him and brought him back atop the dark cloud.

”The Black Sea's gravity is fifty-five times stronger than here and the space is very unstable. Flight is difficult but if you use one of your abilities, it is still possible to do it but it's necessary and costly.”

Zaarae smiled at Arthur and explained the reason behind his sudden fall.

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A few minutes later, the Dark Cloud landed next to a relatively large town bustling with mainly demons. Actually, the word 'demon' is a general term for all the races originating from the demon realm. Whether it's beastkin, succubus, devils, ghosts, skeletons, zombies, undead, orcs, goblins, imps, kobolds, lizards, etc…