19 Chapter 20: Atlas (1/2)
It's been 2 days since the boat trip has started, the port is no longer in view and we are starting to see outlines of the kingdom of Atlas. At this pace, we should be arriving soon.
”Hey, John, John! Look!” Said Ariel as she pointed to the sea.
I looked at the direction that her finger pointed and saw something which seemed to be a dolphin unicorn.
”Nothing you can show me can surprise me at this point new world.”
”What?” Asked Ariel
”Nothing, that looks awesome! What is that?” I asked
”That's a Dolicorn, they're kind to humans and there are many records of them saving humans. They're also super adorable” Replied Serena
”Adorable...” I muttered as I stared at the weird mutated unicorn dolphin creature
Ever since we arrived on the boat. All we've been doing is eating, sleep and sightsee. To be honest, it felt like a vacation more than a trip.
”John! Let's go over there, we can see even more Dolicorns” Said Ariel as she grabbed on to my hand and pulled me towards the other end of the ship.
There are quite a few adventurers in this ship. The amount was split evenly between the 3 Ships so there's not an abundance. Either way, they all seem to be minding their business. or chatting with their party members.
”John, can you see them!” She said as she pointed at the pack of dolicorns.
When she's like this she finally acts like her age unlike how quiet and reserved she used to be.
”Wait! What am I? her dad!?” I shouted at myself.
”Huh?” said Ariel.
”Ah nono, I was talking to myself,” I said as I put my palm on my face.
”Okay?” She said with a confused expression.
”hehe..” I nervously laughed.
”Hey Ariel, look. Atlas is even more visible” I said as I pointed north.
Ariel looked at the giant kingdom and her eyes began to sparkle. She had been so distracted by the passive sea monsters that she didn't notice that we were already close to the kingdom.
”It's pretty...” Ariel said.
”That's right! I heard that this is one of the strongest kingdoms, you see those 4 towers around it. Apparently, those are dungeons. Pretty cool right?” I asked.
”Very!” She replied with an excited smile.
Wow... now that I'm looking at it closer, this kingdom looks quite advanced compared to the other kingdoms I've seen. It looks advanced but not that much. The kingdoms so far looked like they were from medieval times. This one looks like it's a few years ahead but still medieval.
The towers which surrounded it, also known as dungeons were a sight to see. They looked completely submerged in water and underground, while the entrance is still slightly above sea level.
The tower appeared to be connected to something which looked like ports, and there were adventurers there. I strengthened my vision and used deprehendre to find out.
”WE ARE APPROACHING ATLAS, I REPEAT, WE ARE APPROACHING ATLAS!” he shouted.
Ariel who was getting excited grabbed on to my hand. While Serena who was trying not to show it but was also excited grabbed on to my sleeve.
”Serena, it's your first time coming here right?” I asked.
”That's right.” She replied.
”Then you must be pretty excited huh...” I said with a smirk.
”Yes, I am, is there a problem?” She replied.
”Wha-How can you be so mature at times like these. Well, it's fine, but you should relax more, we're a party aren't we?” I said.
”You're just trying to catch me off guard my mature act and make fun of me!” She replied.
”Now, now... Serena let's not be hasty. Why would I ever want to bully a party member?” I asked.
”Because I've been annoying you!” She replied.
”So you knew!?” I said.
”You two, calm down! We're arriving” Ariel said.
Shortly after, the gates opened and the ship pulled up at the docks.
”And with this, we've arrived!”
”We've arrived at atlas. Pack your belongings and exit the ship.” Said one of the employees.
”Well, you heard the man. Let's go.” I said to Ariel and Serena.
We had already packed our things so all we had to do was exit the ship.
As we got off I let out a sigh of relief as I muttered. ”Now... What are we going to do?”.
”Alright guys, we're finding an inn, leaving our things in there and explore the city! Today is rest! Tomorrow we're exploring our first dungeon!”.
Hearing my last words ariel let out a ”Yay!” and Serena looked excited.
”Hey Serena, anything specific you'd like to do? You wanted to come to atlas after all.” I asked.
”N-Not really. I just wanted to come exploring.” She replied.
”I see... You can be really cute when you're quiet.” I said with a smile on my face.
”Wha-! What are you talking about! And the reason I'm always agitated is because of you! Quiet and calmness are in my nature!” She replied.
”Sure... Sure...” I replied.
Nature huh... she's an elf, and despite all of the people I've seen, she's the first elf I've ever met. Are they rare?
”What's that reply supposed to mean!?” She said.
”Nothing at all,” I said with a bright smile on my face.
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As planned we found an inn to stay at. The price for the rooms was slightly more expensive than the ones at the port, making it 10 silver per day for a room of 3 and an extra 5 silver for all 3 meals of 3.