Chapter 678 (1/1)
Totem, which often appears in primitive communities, is regarded as a symbol of the tribe and spiritual sustenance. But in fact, its existence is not just a kind of symbol. The appearance of totem originated from the worship of ancestors, similar to monuments or sculptures. However, as it was worshipped as an idol, I don't know when it began to appear in this world. As far as the witches' knowledge is concerned, although most totems in the world are just like symbols, there are also very few examples that can be used as media to trigger magic and other forces. And the one that appears in front of them obviously belongs to the latter. Moreover, the witch with blue eyes knows what the totem represents.
”Are you a descendant of thunder giant?” The witch's expression became serious. The thunder giant is known to sailors and residents of lost heart Bay and even the nearby sea area. It is said that the storm on the sea is caused by a giant. His feet are on the sea bed, his head goes through the clouds, and his breath spews out dark clouds. His voice is thunder, and his eyes are lightning. Therefore, those ships involved in the storm at sea will often see the huge figure reflected in the dark cloud by the thunder light, that is, the figure of thunder giant.
The captain did not answer the witch's question, not because he didn't want to, but because he himself did not respond to the sudden situation. The man carefully stretched out his hand and held the totem with some tiny electric light, and took it to the front of his eyes to watch it carefully. He is thinking about the totem, which is justifiable. Many sailors will weave some commemorative small objects into ornaments and hang them on their bodies. As a result, it will be very difficult to remember the origin of one of them after a long time. Fortunately, his brain was activated by electrical stimulation, and the captain quickly recalled the origin of the totem.
It was many years ago, when the captain had just become a captain, his ship was far less beautiful and practical than the current three masted yacht. However, an old ship with a young captain is a common combination in any sea area. At that time, he had not yet come to lost heart Bay. Although he had heard of this impossible land ruled by witches, he had not yet set out. But the young man's unique courage or recklessness did not make his early sailing experience smooth. In order to smuggle a kind of cargo, he and his crew ventured into a city in war, where he met a blind old man. Such an old man certainly can't survive in the war, but who else can guarantee that he can? In short, the young captain took the old man to the ship while he got the goods he wanted.
The captain could still remember the old man's appearance and the wrinkles on his face when he recalled it now. It was incredible for the sailor who used all his memory to use on the navigation route and chart. Later, the old man sailed with the captain for a period of time, maybe a few months, but definitely less than a year. When a ship stopped in a small town near lost heart bay for replenishment, the young captain told the old man that he would go to the lost heart Bay sooner or later. The old man didn't give any advice or advice. He just gave the captain the pendant on his neck and got off the boat in that small town and left. Maybe he felt that his old bones could not bear the life on the boat.
”GAH! GAH The captain's recollection was interrupted by the crow's call. He saw a black bird nearly twice the size of a common crow flying from the direction of lost heart Bay and landed on the witch's shoulder. The latter's expression immediately became dignified. She whispered something to the crow, and then spoke to the captain reluctantly, ”thank the witch for her kindness, captain. This time your life will be in your own hands. But you better remember, you owe us a life. At the same time, I have to congratulate you, because there is no ship on this sea that is closer to lost heart Bay than you are. So, if there is no accident, you will be the first to land. Enjoy your glory and your luck, sailor
”Thank you for your kindness, ma'am. I will cherish this lucky time. ” The captain tried to reply in a calm voice. He didn't expect that he could recover his life under such circumstances. Now it seems that the old man had already realized what would happen in the land ruled by witches when he heard that he was going to lose heart Bay, so he gave him this totem as a gift to prevent the scene like today. The captain rubbed the totem with his fingers. If he could see the old man again, he would treat him to a drink. But I think that over the years, the people who made this totem should have gone back to the sea.
”I hope so, Mr. hafdan, captain of the black arrow. The black cat and the Raven have remembered your name. Neither the sea nor the sorceress will give you a second chance The witch finished and pulled up her broom and went back to the sisters. The departure of these witches, like their arrival, is reminiscent of the bad weather on the sea, without warning or help.
The sails were hunting and the crew looked at each other. They didn't know how to face their captain after the incident. Finally, the chief officer stood up, came to the captain's side and bowed his head respectfully, ”Sir, I'm very grateful...” ”Bang!” Before the first mate's words were finished, the captain's rough big hand pressed on his shoulder. And then he used the wooden leg to make a sweep and trip the man who was a head higher than himself to the ground. ”What are you looking at? You heard the witch, too! If we don't have the first landing today, I'll tie you all up and feed the sharks! All work for me, you lazy bonesThe oppressive atmosphere dissipated in the familiar shouts and curses of the captain. The Seamen's faces were relieved immediately. They complained, but their bodies actively returned to their posts and steered the three masted yacht named ”Black Arrow” to sail in the direction it should go. After confirming that no one was watching, the captain picked up the fallen mate and said, ”how long do you want to stay on deck? Those idiots don't fix the course by themselves, my chief mate
”Yes, sir!” The strong man immediately got up from the ground, nodded to the captain, and then went to give orders to the other sailors. It's like nothing happened. At this time, the captain picked up his coat and limped back to his post, behind the steering wheel. Only he knew how badly the intact left leg was shaking. It was only when the old sailor's hands regained his grip on the wooden steering wheel that he was really relieved. Some things have passed away in the past. It's better not to mention them again. Besides, compared with the uneven hearts of the crew, being remembered by the witch is more troublesome. Hafdan took out the totem in his pocket and looked at the dark gray ornament carved out of wood. The inconspicuous lines originally thought to be wood patterns are very similar to rolling black clouds. But what really impressed the captain was the name the witch said when he saw the totem, ”thundering giant.”