The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

"You have to promise me first before I'll take you to see my ship," Donnie insisted. "Otherwise, who knows if you'll just steal it and run away."

Not only did Vina and the others want to go to the Kuroshio Strait, but he was also extremely anxious to go there to find his father's whereabouts.

With his current strength, even if he knows the route, he cannot deal with any magical beasts that appear. Going to the Black Tide Strait alone is almost tantamount to suicide.

But he couldn't afford the resources needed to hire people.

Doni could only pin his hopes on these strange outsiders, expecting them to keep their promise.

“Even if I agree to your request, I can still go back on my word,” Viner reminded her.

“If you can go back on your word in front of your young lady,” Donnie ignored Vena’s threat and turned to look at Lisette, “then I have nothing to say.”

He was using Lisette's "Miss" status to put pressure on Vina.

Little did they know, this was just one part of someone else's game.

“What if I agree on his behalf?” Lisette smiled gently.

“Then I can take this gentleman to see the boat now.”

Seeing that Lisette was showing signs of relenting, he immediately patted his chest and assured her, afraid of missing this opportunity.

“Give him a chance, Venus.” Lisette looked at Venus expectantly.

Just as Vina was about to speak, she suddenly heard a voice in her mind.

“I have already left a mark at the port, so if there is any danger, I can teleport this kid back directly.”

Vina glanced at Jessica without making a sound, and the other girl nodded almost imperceptibly.

She had already checked Doni's condition and confirmed that he was just an ordinary person. Even if long-distance teleportation was required, it wouldn't consume too much magic energy.

“Since even Miss Lian has said so…” Viner sighed, spreading his hands in feigned helplessness, “Alright, kid, take me to see the ship.”

"This way, sir," Donnie said solicitously.

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Doni led Vina through the harbor.

Moored along the shore were both massive three-masted sailing ships and small, rudimentary boats that looked as if they might fall apart at any moment.

"Which one is your ship?" Viner finally couldn't help but ask.

"Not here."

Doni continued walking forward, winding and turning, away from the bustling main dock, and finally stopped in a secluded corner.

A small, unassuming boat, about twenty meters long, lay quietly on the shallows, its surface covered with a thick layer of straw, like a piece of junk that had been abandoned for many years.

"This is my boat." Donnie crouched down, moving aside the straw covering the boat as he explained somewhat sheepishly, "Don't let its appearance fool you, it's a family heirloom passed down through generations..."

Before he finished speaking, Viner had already reached out and touched the hull of the ship. The moment his fingertips touched the wooden surface, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

This seemingly dilapidated little boat is actually made of ironwood that is over a hundred years old.

"Good ship."

Wiener's tone revealed a hint of admiration.

Donnie paused for a moment, his prepared remarks stuck in his throat.

"My father used this very ship to enter the Kuroshio Strait, so..."

“With just a little maintenance and reinforcement of some key parts, it should be ready to set sail.” Viner carefully examined the hull. “It seems your father is no ordinary man.”

“Of course!” Donnie said confidently. “My father is the best navigator in Ronag Town!”

"Does this ship have a name?" Wiener asked.

"Yes, my grandfather once carried a distinguished herald, and that lord, in gratitude, gave this ship a beautiful name—the Snow Wind."

Chapter 530 Doni: It's over, it's not clean anymore.

If we go back a few decades, the name "Yukikaze" was known to everyone.

Whether encountering severe weather or deep-sea monsters, even if the entire fleet sinks, the Yukikaze can return safely.

However, with the progress of the times, changes in demand, and the evolution of shipbuilding technology, the Yukikaze lost its former glory.

Merchant ships with larger cargo capacity and warships with powerful firepower are more favored by the maritime community.

Moreover, the Yukikaze could only ensure its own safe return, but it couldn't protect other ships. The fleet traveling with it was always plagued by various accidents.

Over time, people began to regard this legendary ship as an ominous sign, and no one was willing to travel with it anymore.

Donny's father sailed into the Kuroshio Strait to clear the name of the Yukikaze.

It was because of that trip that he was blacklisted by all the fleets in Parebia port.

“They’re just jealous. As long as Father is at sea, their boasting about their experiences will be as ridiculous as clowns.”

"Besides, what does the fact that those ships couldn't come back have to do with the Yukikaze? It's clearly because of their greed that they ruined everything."

Donnie became more and more excited as he spoke, and a blush rose on his face.

The Kuroshio Strait has complex sea conditions, and encountering whirlpools and running aground on reefs are common occurrences.

Only a sturdy and agile small boat like the 'Yukikaze' can more easily cope with various situations.

However, they selectively ignored this point, only thinking that the large ship could carry more cargo and earn more wealth on a single trip.

"So how long has it been since this ship was maintained?" Vena asked suddenly, looking at the mottled hull.

"...It hasn't been maintained since my father returned from the Kuroshio Strait." Donny immediately deflated.

Other fleets went to sea either to dig for treasure or to hunt monsters, and always returned with ships full of wealth.

The Yukikaze, on the other hand, earned its meager rewards by exploring uncharted waters and drawing nautical charts.

However, the surrounding sea area had already been surveyed extensively by his grandfather's generation, and by Donny's father's generation, almost every time they went to sea, they ended up losing money.

It's not that Doni doesn't want to maintain it, but he's simply short of funds and unable to support it.

He also longed for the Yukikaze to be able to sail in these waters again.

Wiener examined the hull thoughtfully and concluded, "A ship like this can't go to sea."

Donnie's face immediately fell. "...I understand. I'll help you find other ships."

The current state of the Yukikaze is indeed worrying, but Doni is concerned about whether Vina and the others will take him with them if they switch to another ship.

“No need for that,” Viner seemed to see through his concerns and shook his head. “Its foundation is still there. With a little repair, it can be used. Besides, we don’t plan to travel with anyone else.”

"Would you mind if I modified the Yukikaze? Or could you just sell it to me?" Wiener asked.

"Of course... I don't mind!" Donnie's eyes lit up again.

“I agree to your modification, but don’t sell it. This is a boat that has been passed down in my family for generations.”

Wiener was not surprised by this answer. "Then I will use the cost of materials and labor for modifying the Yukikaze to offset your fee for acting as a guide."

The Yukikaze is a good ship; although its design is somewhat outdated, the materials used are all of the highest quality.

The cost of a complete renovation would probably be more than Doni could earn in a year as a guide.

"I'll find you the best and most affordable materials supplier in the port!" Donnie patted his chest confidently. "You definitely won't be disappointed!"

"Well then, let the Yukikaze see the light of day again."

The two hit it off immediately.

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The refitting of the Yukikaze is progressing very smoothly, at least in Wiener's opinion.

He told the other three about his plan, and they all expressed their willingness to help.

"The structural technology of the Yukikaze was indeed a masterpiece back then, but now there are even more optimized methods."

Jessica stood by the ship's railing, her sharp eyes scanning the hull, her tone carrying a touch of professionalism.

If Wiener hadn't just seen her yesterday reading the newly bought "Modern Shipbuilding Technology," he would have been completely taken aback by her appearance.

"For example, the reinforcement methods at these joints could be changed to modern mortise and tenon techniques, which could further improve the impact resistance. Also, the design of the sails and oars could be improved and changed to a style more suitable for high-speed navigation."

"No, you really know?"

Seeing that Jessica was speaking logically and persuasively, Viner finally couldn't help but speak up.

"You can't even learn this much in a day?" Jessica rolled her eyes at Vina and retorted without any politeness, "Don't stop, there's a ton of work waiting for you!"

Learning the theory alone takes her more than a day, and as for the practical modification part, there are ready-made people to do it for her.

Even a master blacksmith, when he works as a carpenter, is better than the best shipbuilder in the port of Parebia.

“Ironwood from this year is truly rare.” Lisette also came over, her eyes full of thought. “I think I can draw some magic runes on the ship as a last resort.”

"Levitation, Swiftness, Fortitude..." Lisette planned out the magic runes she could use, then looked up and asked Vina, "Should we add Breathing Underwater?"

"Add, add, add everything that can be drawn."

"Either don't change it, or change it to the best of your ability"—this was Wiener's motto.

He even made a special trip to the blacksmith's shop and brought back a pile of processed steel plates to further reinforce the hull.

"Yukikaze...my Yukikaze..."

Donnie watched his ship gradually become unrecognizable, and his heart was filled with grief.

He agreed to Wiener's modifications to the Yukikaze, but he didn't expect the modifications to be so extreme.

The image of the Yukikaze in his mind was being destroyed step by step by Viner.

"Crying won't help. Since you've fallen into my hands, this is the only way you're going to end up. Hahahaha!"

Wiener let out an exaggerated laugh, as if he were a villain announcing the success of his plot.

He picked up a bucket of specially made milky white liquid and poured it mercilessly onto the ship's hull, then used a brush to scrub every corner of the Yukikaze.

This is a special coating specially formulated by Wiener.

It's clear that someone is extremely enthusiastic about modifying the Yukikaze.

"Well... that's just how Viner is, you'll get used to it."

Felix patted Donnie on the shoulder, trying to comfort the boy who was on the verge of collapse.

"Alright, after drying for another night, we can set sail."

After a busy day, Viner finally stopped. "Go back and rest first, and get ready. We'll meet here at eight o'clock tomorrow morning."

"My Yukikaze... is no longer clean..." Doni left in a daze.

......

Late at night, a group of mercenaries, carrying torches, sneaked to the dock of the Yukikaze and poured the prepared pine resin onto the ship.

The man in the lead was the drunkard who had clashed with Vina in the tavern.

Wiener's large-scale purchases did attract the attention of some interested parties.

"Hmph, hurry up and make them pay for offending me!"

However, no matter how hard they tried, the torches could not ignite the hull.

One person complained, "It won't light!"

"Useless trash, let me do it!"

The drunkard cursed angrily and threw the torch into the cabin, but it only produced a reflection.

Rikka stepped out of the cabin, holding a torch in one hand.

"What do you want to do to this ship?"

Chapter 531 Yukikaze Departs Port

That night, some people suffered from insomnia, while others passed away peacefully.