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"I never imagined my illusionary talent could be used for sea fishing. There's truly no end to learning!"

Lilith was crouching by the ship's side, throwing the thin rope into the sea while using illusion magic to lure nearby fish to bite the bait.

In this way, one can cultivate oneself and enjoy entertainment at the same time.

What a brilliant idea!

Just as I was feeling quite pleased with myself, I suddenly caught a glimpse of a gray-blue outline appearing on the horizon.

"This is...land? Master! There's land ahead!"

She threw down the rope, leaped off the wooden crate, and hopped and skipped, pointing to the faint outline of land that was emerging ahead.

Ji Tian was watching Elena and Ophelia play chess at that moment, and he had already noticed the island group.

The largest island in the center, as shown on the map, is Lion Tooth City, with its gray-white stone buildings faintly visible stretching from the coast to the mountainside.

After traveling a short distance further, the ship headed towards the port of Lion Tooth City.

Dozens of ships of varying sizes were moored in the harbor, including merchant ships, fishing boats, and several patrol vessels flying church flags.

The most eye-catching feature is a stone lighthouse built at the entrance to the port, with red and white stripes painted on its body and a huge magic crystal embedded at the top.

Captain Evelyn's voice came from beside the helm:

"We've arrived at Lionfang City. This is the second largest free port in the Southern Islands and one of the few ports in this area with a garrison of the kingdom. I'll dock the ship at the western pier, which is closer to the police station and port administration."

The Haique gradually slowed down, and the sailors successively raised the sails, allowing the ship to slide into the breakwater of the harbor.

Evelyn skillfully maneuvered the helm, smoothly guiding the ship to the stone berth on the west side of the dock.

A crowd of onlookers quickly gathered at the dock.

The wooden hull of the ship bumped lightly against the stone dock with a dull thud, and the sailors threw out ropes and neatly secured the ship.

Evelyn dusted off her hands. "We've arrived. You can take care of your business first. I'll guard the ship."

Ji Tian jumped off the boat, his boots landing on the stone slabs of the dock with a crisp sound, drawing the attention of dockworkers and nearby port officials.

His silver-white warrior's light armor gleamed coldly in the afternoon sun, and the holy sword hanging at his waist made him stand out conspicuously at the docks of the free port.

Several dockworkers whispered among themselves; some had already recognized the hero's emblem on his shoulder armor.

"That's... a hero?"

"No way? Why would the hero come to the Southern Seas? Shouldn't he be adventuring on the mainland?"

"Look at the sword at his waist, it's exactly the same as the one the church advertises."

"But...didn't they say this year's hero also has a sacred mountain?"

"The island is church territory, how could anyone dare to impersonate the hero? I reckon only those with devout faith can see the holy mountain."

"I see it! It's a huge mountain!"

"Me...me too."

"..."

While the pedestrians were observing Ji Tian and his group, Ji Tian and his group were also observing the pedestrians.

The orcs on the dock caught Ji Tian's attention.

Cat-eared beastmen with fluffy cat ears and long, thin tails are not uncommon in the crowd:

People wearing coarse cloth shirts were helping to carry goods, while others were selling seafood from bamboo baskets. Some were squatting on the edge of the pier, gently touching the water with the tip of their tails, as if waiting for a fish to take the bait...

Lilith leaped onto Ji Tian and then jumped away, her gaze following a cat-eared girl running past the dock, her tone full of surprise:

"Master, so many cat ears!"

"I saw it."

"Their ears can move! Just now, when that one ran past, its ear snapped back!"

"That's an instinctive reaction when you hear a sound."

"So cute! Can I touch it?"

"Go ask someone."

As they were talking, a port clerk wearing a linen robe and round-framed glasses quickly came up to them, bowed slightly to Ji Tian, ​​and routinely confirmed his identity.

"May I ask who you are...?"

"Ji Tian, ​​the current hero. I have brought two captured pirate ships and seven strings of approximately two hundred pirate prisoners. Please handle them."

The clerk's eyes widened, clearly not expecting this brave warrior to be so special.

It should be noted that pirates do not dare to openly appear in ports controlled by the church. They usually send a few trusted men in disguise to buy supplies and sell stolen goods.

As a result, apart from the Seven Sea Lords, it is extremely rare to see an entire pirate crew captured.

"Please, please wait a moment! I'll go and inform the port security officer and the bishop stationed on the island!"

The clerk turned and ran, his boots making a series of rapid sounds on the stone pavement.

The news spread like wildfire, and more and more people gathered at the dock. Some people stood on tiptoe to look towards the two pirate ships moored outside the harbor, observing the pirates tied up in strings on the deck from a distance that wasn't close enough.

Ji Tian had the elf sailors escort the prisoners out of the cargo hold and carry them down the gangplank to the dock.

Blood Shark was placed at the front, his hands tied behind his back, and his head drooping.

The atmosphere on the dock began to become noisy as the first batch of prisoners stepped ashore.

Local residents who came to watch the spectacle and merchants who rushed over were kept at a distance by port guards, who pointed and whispered across the cordon.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue robe and a church emblem on his chest, surrounded by several attendants, hurried through the crowd at the dock and walked toward Ji Tian.

The man was around fifty years old, with a thin face and gray hair, but his steps were steady. His gaze lingered for a moment on the holy sword at Ji Tian's waist, then he gave a standard professional smile and bowed to him, saying:

"Hero, I am the resident bishop of the Lion Fang City Church. You may call me Veral. I have learned that you have captured a large number of pirates, and I have informed the security office to prepare the handover documents."

Thank you for your trouble.

"This is the church's duty. The church will fully cooperate with the hero in eliminating bandits in the southern seas. Please follow me."

Ji Tian nodded slightly, led the rest of the team to follow the bishop, and then glanced at Ophelia, signaling her to be ready at any time.

The police station is not far from the port. It is a two-story gray-white building with a metal sign for the Lion Tooth City Police Station hanging at the entrance.

When Ji Tian entered the hall, several clerks were clearing out a long table, on which several documents were spread out.

Bishop Villar was already seated at the other end of the long table, taking out a seal and a thick book from his sleeve, his expression solemn.

"My lord, according to the common practice in the Southern Seas, pirate bounties are calculated per head. Ordinary pirates receive five gold coins, while captains receive a separate reward."

The exact amount will be confirmed after the tally is completed, but rest assured, the church and the police station have complete records, and you won't be shortchanged a single penny.

"How much does your church know about the underground artillery trade?"

P.S.: I have some things to do tomorrow, so the update will be delayed until the evening. I'm very sorry!