We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 61 [Ship Soul in Harmony]

[Black Swan's "Firepower" +2!]

[Speed ​​+2!]

【"Sturdy" +2!】

[Mysterious +2!]

The transformation that occurred in the Black Swan's ship spirit at the moment of the upgrade was also simultaneously reflected in Shane.

The comprehensive improvement in all attributes invigorated him, making him full of energy, and the fatigue from his previous battle with the coral monster vanished instantly.

But what Xia En cared about more was...

[Unlock Talent: Ship Soul Synchronization!]

[Quality: Epic]

[Description: Through countless battles and clashes, your connection with the ship's spirit grows ever stronger.]

From this moment forward, the ship will possess some of your talents and abilities!

[Current Synchro Talents: Ocean Manipulation/Affinity; Hardened Skin; High-Speed ​​Regeneration]

[Note: This talent cannot be stacked with "Captain's Prestige"!]

The harmony between souls transcends even the light!

"An epic-quality talent?"

"Good little black, you really didn't disappoint me!"

Xia En's eyes lit up. Even such a broken ability as [Captain's Majesty] was only a legendary talent.

An epic talent that is only one level lower than it is obviously not much worse.

After carefully examining the effects of this talent, Xia En was overjoyed.

Simply put, this is a talent that enhances the ship itself.

After synchronizing with [Seawater Control/Affinity], the Black Swan's speed in seawater will naturally increase.

The hardened outer skin enhances the Black Swan's resistance to damage.

The most incredible talent is [High-Speed ​​Regeneration]!
This means that Shane will no longer need shipwrights to repair the ship's hull.

The Black Swan can restore its durability on its own and "grow" back to its full potential.

At this very moment, the damage suffered by the Black Swan in the battle with the pirate ship is gradually repairing and healing itself, rapidly returning to its perfect state.

"What I'm driving isn't a boat, it's practically a living Gundam!"

Xia En couldn't help but make a comment.

If he were to encounter pirate ships of the caliber of the Black Mountain or the Angry Shark again, he could simply sail the Black Swan straight up to them.

Anyway, it's just a minor injury, and I reckon Xiao Hei will heal on its own in a few days.

"However, this talent cannot be combined with [Captain's Majesty]..."

Xia En was slightly disappointed.

But then I thought, if it really could be stacked, wouldn't it become that the stronger the captain, the stronger the ship, and the stronger the ship, the stronger the captain?

He stepped on his right foot with his left and flew into the sky!

……

……

Having experienced the wonderful feeling of the upgraded ship spirit, Xia En turned his attention back to the present moment and asked himself a question.

"Little Black, how are you feeling now?"

[I've never felt so wonderful!]

Please make me happy...wait, what was it again?

You can hear that Xiao Hei's voice has become slightly more mature.

He has grown from a four or five-year-old child to a ten-year-old child, and he speaks much more, but his vocabulary still needs to be expanded.

The only constant is the intimacy and reverence in its tone.

[Master, I think I've become stronger!]

Did I help my owner?

"of course."

Xia En said earnestly, "Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"And now, our relationship has become even closer, and I can finally share my power with you."

【Owner! ! ! 】

Hearing Xia En's soul voice, Xiao Hei was deeply moved.

I will continue to work hard!

"Perfect timing! There's a coral monster over there. Let's show it what we're made of!"

【Ohhhhhh!】Shane strode forward, longsword in hand, and engaged in a fierce battle with the unfortunate coral monster.

In less than ten moves, Xia En cut off its head and absorbed its Secret Sea Crystal.

[Ship Soul Experience +1%]

Upon seeing this line of text, Xia En seemed to be deep in thought.

"really……"

"Has it become more difficult to gain experience points after leveling up?"

It seems that there is also an experience compensation mechanism for ship spirit levels; the higher the level, the less experience points are gained from killing the same monster.

Having achieved the purpose of the test, Shane quickly swam out of the palace and arrived at the academy's teaching building to say goodbye to Ruthia.

"What? Divine Messenger, you actually intend to leave this place?"

Luticia looked a little dazed on her chubby little face and quickly asked, "Have we neglected you in any way lately?"

"No, I said it's only temporary."

"There is more than just this one corner of the world that is being polluted by darkness."

Xia En said calmly, "The light will eventually come, but before that, we need a little patience."

"alright, I got it."

Luticia sighed; the long years had honed her patience.

Besides, the palace has been occupied by Coral for many years, so a day or two won't make a difference.

"By the way, the thing I promised the Divine Messenger last time is ready. Please accept it!"

After saying that, Luticia had the items she had prepared brought out.

Three of the bottles contained medicine in bronze flasks.

A strange staff.

There were also several parchment-like pages.

Xia En immediately recognized that those were most likely other fragments of the Royal Spellbook.

In addition, Luticia also presented a carefully marked map.

And this is exactly what Xia En wants most.

"On behalf of my knight, I thank you for your generosity."

Xia En said solemnly, "I swear in the name of the Lord of Radiance that one day I will return to this sea and fulfill my promise to you."

Hearing this, Luticia relaxed and spoke in the most authoritative tone possible.

"Then, I wish you a safe journey and a speedy return, Divine Messenger."

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Soon, Xia En's consciousness temporarily returned to his body, and he asked An to go down to the sea to retrieve the supplies.

Meanwhile, he compared the treasure map with the map.

This comparison finally pinpointed the location of the [Ember Treasure]!
"The Church of Hughes... Yes, this is it!"

Following the clear and detailed map, Shane swam all the way to the front of a small church in the lower town.

Looking at the peculiar rhomboid symbol on the top of the church, which was exactly like a treasure map, his heart pounded, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

That's the [Ember Treasure]!
It's a treasure that even a powerful governor like Duke Nova might not be able to uncover!
After a long search and many detours, Shane finally arrived at the place closest to the treasure.

"This place is really remote, no wonder almost no one can find it."

The small chapel is located on the edge of the city, beyond which lies the normal seabed, untouched by coral reefs.

The houses nestled among the coral reefs appear small and dilapidated, perhaps once slums.

It's hard to imagine that the ancient "King of Cinder" would hide his treasure in such a remote place.

Learning from the experience of that shipwreck, Shane didn't bring anyone with him, fearing that the so-called "curse" would taint them.

Of course, he couldn't rule out the possibility that he might be cursed.

However, let's set aside the powerful mechanics of the projected body.

In Shaen's mind, since the ancient "Lord of Cinder" was there to preserve the flame of civilization, it was impossible for him to have set a deadly trap in the [Ember Treasure]!
Otherwise, wouldn't this treasure never see the light of day again?

Before long, Shane discovered a passage leading underground near the church.

This deep tunnel leads directly to the innermost part.

In Xia En's eyes, an ancient and mysterious door appeared...

The previous chapter has been significantly revised; you can go back and take a look.

I'm so sorry everyone! (bows!)

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