Great Voyage: My Summoned Creatures Can Level Up While Idle

Gourmet Island is a commercial trading island with the Navy's No. 7 Sub-Base.

The Navy took full control of all matters related to entering the harbor.

Therefore, the process of entering the harbor is extremely strict and complicated.

A commercial flag, common to the kingdom, was raised on the mast of the Velvet.

This means that the Velvet was a merchant ship, thus avoiding being mistaken for an unidentified vessel and attacked by the shore-based navy with coastal artillery.

As for adventure groups, they also have their own special flags. If a maritime adventure group is registered, the navy can find the information.

You can't just grab any flag and become an adventurer's group. If your registration information isn't found, the navy will just treat you as a pirate and attack you.

The second step is to wait for a response.

There is a tower at the harbor dock with naval personnel on duty. When they see the flag of the Velvet, they will use flag signals to inquire.

The crew members need to use flag signals to report: ship name, ship type, number of crew members, port of departure, cargo manifest, etc.

If there is no response, the port's navy will dispatch small patrol boats to intercept them.

If a ship attempts to force its way into the port, the coastal defense guns will fire a warning shot. If the ship continues to attempt to force its way in, it will be sunk.

The Velvet is a registered vessel and can be verified.

After confirming that the Velvet was safe, the naval officers at the port sent out flags to signal passage.

Sofia, on the lookout tower, waved a flag to indicate that she had received the message.

Flag signals are a necessary skill for seafaring, and Roya certainly knew them, though not as proficient as Sophia.

The Velvet slowly approached the bay port.

Just then, a small rowboat came along, carrying a port worker.

He used a conch shell prop that could amplify sound to explain the berth rules to Roya and Sophia.

This harbor, open to foreign ships, has three different berths.

The least desirable berths are the outer floating anchorages of the bay, suitable for small vessels under twenty meters in length.

Unable to dock, the ships anchored in designated sea areas, and the people on board had to use sampans or lifeboats to get to and from the dock.

The advantage is that the berth rental fee is cheap, only thirty copper coins per natural day.

The downside is the long distance and the need to use small sampans to return to the boat, which is quite troublesome.

The second tier of berths consists of commercial docks along the coast.

Ships can go directly to the dock and moor close to the dock bollards, which have cargo loading and unloading platforms and fresh water supply outlets.

However, due to the food festival, many merchant ships arrived, causing a shortage of berths at the dock and requiring passengers to wait in line.

Luo Ya noticed the shifty look in the staff member's eyes and immediately understood.

He took out a few silver coins and discreetly slipped them into the staff member's pocket, and was immediately informed that there was still a vacant berth.

The rental fee for a berth at the dock is three silver coins per day.

The third tier of berths is the inner VIP pier.

That was for use by large ocean-going vessels and merchant ships.

Located near a naval base, safety is guaranteed, and the daily berth rental fee is 12 silver coins.

Guided by the staff member, the Velvet successfully docked at the pier.

Roya disembarked, found the ship registration manager, completed the registration, and paid seven days' berth rental and two silver coins for ship passage tax, spending a total of 23 silver coins.

Having obtained a landing plaque, Roya also learned a few rules.

First, a nighttime curfew. From midnight to early morning, patrols will be increased at the pier to prevent small boats from wandering freely in the bay.

Second, weapons control. Cannons and ordnance may be stored on ships, but no one going ashore may carry a musket or a long knife; they may only carry a short knife.

Third, water supply. The wharf has a freshwater storage area and a food market where people can purchase freshwater, spices, daily necessities, etc. Meanwhile, it is strictly forbidden to dump domestic sewage and kitchen waste directly into the harbor; violators will be fined.

Fourth, registration is required. Anyone wishing to leave the harbor must notify the port watchtower one hour in advance, even for temporary departures.

If you are caught violating the rules, you will be fined five gold coins, and in serious cases, you may even be expelled from the Food Island.

After completing all the disembarkation procedures, Roya locked the boat doors and rudder, and then he and Sophia stepped onto the dock.

The commercial dock planks are covered with traces of seawater erosion, fish scales, and oil stains.

The salty sea breeze carried a strong and complex aroma of food.

Roya and Sophia could already feel the various music sounds and lively atmosphere in the town.

The smoky aroma of charcoal-grilled meat, the sweetness of tropical fruits, the rich flavor of braised seafood, and the unique spiciness of spices intertwine and linger in the air above the town.

The dock was also bustling with people, with porters carrying sacks of sugar, wooden buckets of food, and wooden buckets of fresh water back and forth.

Temporary food stalls lined the street and stretched towards the main street of the town, with colorful banners fluttering in the wind and various shouts rising and falling.

The street was bustling with all sorts of travelers: merchant sailors, island residents, and wandering travelers crowded in front of the stalls.

Before entering the street from the dock, there is a stall with six idle sailors inside.

They wore short indigo armor, had swords at their waists, and carried long-barreled smoothbore muskets on their backs.

Two sailors held up unfolded portraits of wanted criminals, their eyes constantly scanning the new faces.

The leading sergeant had sharp eyes, and his gaze fell directly on Roya and Sophia.

The two men remained calm. The sergeant searched his memory for information, but found no bounties for Roya or Sophia, so he looked away.

As Roya and Sophia stepped onto the main street, they were greeted by a road paved with stone slabs.

Everywhere you look, you'll see ocean-going merchant sailors, island natives, wandering cooks, traveling merchants, circus performers, Gypsy merchants, lone adventurers hiding their identities, and even pirates lurking in the shadows.

The majority of the races are human, with occasional appearances of demi-humans such as halflings, orcs, elves, dwarves, centaurs, and so on.

Various food stalls are set up on both sides, and vendors come up from time to time to promote snacks and chilled fruit wine.

Luo Ya bought some snacks and two cups of coconut wine, and he and Sophia ate as they walked.

A bard with a lute was giving an impromptu performance, which occasionally attracted passersby to stop and give him tips.

"What do we do next?" Sophia asked after taking a bite of the grilled octopus in her hand.

"First, find a place to stay, then ask how to redeem the bounty, recruit a chef, and if possible, I'd also like to go to the shipyard and remodel the Velvet." Roya counted on his fingers, and as he counted, he got numb. How could there be so many things to do?

"Gentlemen, are you looking for accommodation? Come to our Azure Coast Hotel. We have dormitory-style rooms, sailor-style rooms, private rooms, and double suites." A clear voice rang out from the side.

A simply dressed red-haired girl wearing an oil-stained apron approached Roya and Sophia and began enthusiastically promoting her product.