Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

"This greytip reef shark is in good condition, but a small part of its head is missing. A significant portion of its exceptional shark teeth and brain, which contain extraordinary properties, has been lost."

Thomas gave an objective and fair evaluation.

He took off his gloves and carefully stroked the shark's skin.

"However, extraordinary materials are never hard to sell; they are always in high demand wherever they are placed."

"You can go directly to the association to sell it in parts; the Corleone family's price won't be much higher than the association's."

"Besides, the Hyena Party is currently gaining momentum, so you'd better not get involved with us openly. It's for your own good."

Thomas's words were indeed apt.

Chalice nodded. "Thank you for your help, Mr. Thomas. I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again in the future."

"It is an honor to meet such a promising young captain as you on behalf of the family, Mr. Chalice. This is the Corleone family crest; please keep it safe, as it represents our friendship."

"Of course," Chalice replied without refusing.

"I think this badge is a more valuable reward than this bag of gold coins."

"Haha! You're such an interesting young man!"

Thomas chuckled, his mustache twitching. "My father would love to meet a captain like you, but... let's wait until things calm down!"

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye..."

……

The Corleone family members were seen off.

Chalice suppressed his smile and toyed with the exquisite, warm stone badge in his hand.

Unlike the navigator badges mass-produced by the association.

These family crests, unique to each family, are extremely rare and difficult to obtain, unlike navigator crests which have a clear "test".

With this, he could say he had forged a bond with the Corleone family, a notorious and powerful local tyrant.

Although it may not bring any direct benefits, it can sometimes have surprising effects.

"Phew...finally the transaction is over!"

Wirtz placed the empty bottle on the barrel, got up, and stretched.

"That refined fellow is the famous Corleone family? Tsk... they're not quite what I imagined..."

Chalice unbuttoned his trench coat and placed the Corleone crest into an inner pocket.

"What's it like in your imagination?"

"How so?"

Wirtz looked troubled and said, "Anyway, it's not like that... It's uncomfortable to listen to someone speak so formally. The key is that you, Captain, can actually talk to him. I'm starting to understand why the old captain made you the new captain..."

I'll take that as a compliment.

Cherris was in a good mood and didn't pay attention to the sarcasm in Wirtz's words.

"Keep an eye on the ship, I'm going to take a look."

"Remember to bring alcohol! Don't try to fool me with cheap stuff!"

"How about I get you some fresh urine from the toilet? The color's pretty much the same anyway!"

"If the captain scooped it back himself, that wouldn't be unacceptable..."

"Get lost!"

"Have a safe journey!"

……

Cherissa descended the gangway and walked along the old but sturdy artificial stone path on Maro Island toward the "center of the island".

The scene that greeted me was almost identical to that on Simon Island, with either food vendors or women selling their beauty.

However, its scale and liveliness far surpassed those of Bimen Island.

Chalice strolled casually down the street, his gaze lingering briefly on the menacing figures that occasionally brushed past him.

When he first came to Maro Island, these gang members weren't operating so openly.

Perhaps due to the Hyena Gang's disturbances, there were noticeably more gang members coming and going in the crowd.

Hopefully nothing goes wrong...

If you're going to leave, wait until I've left first...

The sticky, sweaty smell made Cheryl a little uncomfortable.

But once you get used to it, it's not unbearable.

He walked into the liveliest tavern on Maro Island, still smelling of salt and sweat from his recent return from the sea.

This tavern is a true "restaurant".

The lobby on the first floor was filled with crew members who were short of money but liked to show off, while the private rooms on the second floor were prepared for successful people with considerable wealth, and the private rooms on the third floor were extremely private and a good place for conversation.

Chalice produced a silver coin and displayed his identity with a black iron badge, and was immediately invited upstairs by a voluptuous hostess.

I politely declined the other party's affectionate recommendation.

Chalice ordered a glass of absinthe, a drink that never sells well in any pub, and chose a seat by the railing to enjoy it quietly.

The slightly bitter liquor slid down his throat, and Cheryl swallowed the bitterness before slowly exhaling.

Every time I come to Maro Island.

He always liked to spend some time at the tavern.

Relaxation and leisure are two aspects.

It's also a good place to gather intelligence.

Especially after achieving extraordinary success, his senses were heightened. Sitting on the second floor, Chalice could pick up the bits and pieces of information he wanted from the noisy crowd on the first floor simply by concentrating his attention.

"The Hyena Gang... these out-of-towners are so rude..."

"Hmph! So what if they're rude? As long as we can eat meat, isn't that all that matters?"

"What do you mean? Are you going to go to the hyenas...?"

"Who cares what kind of dog it is, as long as it pays, it's a good dog! What's the point of all this fighting and killing? Isn't it all for money? The Hyena Gang may not have been here long, but they're very generous with their money!"

……

Chalice's expression remained unchanged.

Many of the lively discussions on the first floor revolved around the emerging Hyena Party.

Although he had just formed an alliance with the Corleone family, Cherries did not want to get involved in the conflict between the two major powers.

He did not become arrogant because he was an extraordinary person.

Chalice was well aware of the true nature of this world.

So what if they are extraordinary?

I'm only at level one myself.

These renowned forces may well have several extraordinary individuals hidden behind them.

As long as it doesn't affect him, Chalice doesn't care who wins or loses.

In any case, whoever wins in the end will still need a captain.

As long as you have the skills, you can find food anywhere.

I listened to the noise downstairs for a while.

Chalice slowly focused his mind on his mental journal.

After years of exploration, he has come to understand the principles behind several functions of the log.

For example, [divination].

This amazing ability did not come out of nowhere.

Instead, it uses Cherries' "current situation" as a medium to achieve a kind of "peeping".

Previously, Chalice could obtain the recipe for the Gourmet Potion through divination, but the required Legendary Points were astronomical.

However, once he obtains the finished Gourmet Potion, the required Legendary Points for confirmation via [Divination] are much lower.

[Divination: How can I obtain the potion recipes for further advancement in the Gourmet Rank? (Consumes 20 Legendary Points to know two possibilities)]

There's definitely potential!

Chalice came specifically to the liveliest tavern on Maro Island to provide the best possible medium for divination.

I have accumulated 61 Legend Points.

After thinking for a moment, Chalice decided to hold back for now.

He downed the wine in one gulp, got up and went downstairs, hurrying to the Navigators' Association on Maro Island.

Chalice found a corner and asked the same question.

[Divination: How can I obtain the potion recipes for further advancement in the Gourmet Rank? (Eight possibilities can be discovered by consuming 80 Legendary Points)]

"Eight kinds...that many!?"