Chapter 919: Let’s Set Sail! Towards the Grand Voyage
Heading to Big Tang.
Honestly, if it weren’t for the events that unfolded, Robb and the Queen weren’t planning to make a special trip to Big Tang. Although he felt a sense of “home” towards that kingdom, it was merely a feeling. The Big Tang in this world was different from the “home” he knew. After all, his true home wouldn’t be a place where a bunch of rabbit-headed people hopping around.
Without a compelling reason to go and explore, Robb had never thought of visiting Big Tang. However, given the current situation, he felt it wouldn’t hurt to take a look. He held this attitude towards the current Big Tang.
“Oh, by the way! Before I go, make some malt sugar.” Robb grabbed the malt candy master who had just come with Shang Yang, intending to usher him into the kitchen.
“Uh? Malt candy can’t be made so quickly, it needs to ferment.”
“I don’t care!”
The Queen said, “You, cunning man! You’re about to go to Big Tang. You can find malt candy everywhere there! Don’t trouble the malt candy master.”
Robb said, “Huh? That makes sense!”
As he finished speaking, he saw the Queen grab the malt candy master and push him into the portal to the Bright Road. He followed suit and jumped in.
“Hmm?” Robb was puzzled. “Hold on, you ghost woman! You’re stealing my little snack master again?”
Three days later, in the Port City…
A fleet composed of three armed merchant ships, forming a three-masted sailing ship squadron, was preparing to set sail.
This fleet was led by the fathers of two Dark Sister Nuns. They used to shuttle between the Fengmo Continent and the New Continent. However, upon hearing that Robb was going to Big Tang, they eagerly took over this task.
In the entire Western world, including the New Continent, it was a matter of pride to “work for Godfather.” When they heard that Godfather was going to Big Tang, countless captains competed to take on this job.
The two captains, who defeated many experienced old seafarers, were lucky to have this opportunity, all thanks to their daughters.
Therefore, the two former Dark Nuns naturally wanted to participate in this long journey.
After a period of time at sea, the two girls’ dressing style had changed. They no longer wore cumbersome tube dresses but opted for convenient and flexible tight pants that were suitable for movement. Even if they fell into the water, they could easily swim. They were now showcasing their figures, standing tall and captivating.
Their equipment no longer just consisted of staffs. They carried a short guns on their left hip and a sword on their right. A staff was strapped to their backs, giving them a dignified and valiant appearance.
Robb still wore his usual outfit of a T-shirt and jeans, but beneath this ensemble, no one knew how much practical equipment was hidden. However, today he had an additional accessory—a yellow straw hat on his head. This hat was crafted by a skilled rabbit merchant who during the time the crew was preparing for the long voyage.
As for why a yellow straw hat was necessary for sailing, that was beyond anyone’s understanding.
With a cheerful smile, Robb sprawled down onto the chair that had been arranged at the bow of the ship. The two young women, one on each side, stood beside him. It felt just like the old days when they used to lounge around with him on the stone benches outside the chapel, with Robb lying down in his usual manner while the two nuns chatted idly by his side.
Both young women were a bit nostalgic for those times. They smiled and asked, “Godfather, can we set sail now?”
“Set sail? Of course, set sail!”
Robb used his left hand to press down on his yellow straw hat and pointed forward with his right hand, laughing heartily. “Towards the great sea, let’s depart. ONE PIECE will surely be mine, and I will become the Pirate King!”
The two young women chuckled. “Godfather, you’re saying incomprehensible things again. If you lead the way as a pirate, everyone will follow suit. Soon, the seas will be filled with pirates. What about the legitimate sea merchants?”
Robb laughed. “Don’t worry, don’t worry. I won’t rob merchant ships as a pirate, I’ll only fight other pirates.”
The two young women burst into laughter. “Then there won’t be any pirates left on the sea. Who would dare fight against you?”
Amidst the light-hearted banter, the preparations for departure were ready. The soft sails on the ship were hoisted, and the sisters on the shore began waving goodbye. However, there was no sense of parting, as everyone knew that with a wave of Godfather’s hand, a portal could appear, and he might return to Westwind City in minutes.
The fleet sailed along the coastline, heading southeast and circumventing a sharp curve as they continued eastward.
Robb lounged on the deck all day, lazily fishing. Apart from fishing, he seemed to be doing nothing. The two young women were long used to his demeanor, but other crew members couldn’t help but comment, “Godfather doesn’t seem to have the heroic demeanor from the legends.”
“Yeah, why is he fishing all day long? Doesn’t he do anything else?”
“He looks super lazy.”
“Could he be a fake Godfather?”
Robb paid no attention to these discussions and continued to fish…
After a few days, the assortment of random items Robb had caught from the sea had piled up into an entire warehouse. The crew members were astonished to find that there seemed to be something wrong with the sea. It was yielding a myriad of nonsensical and outrageous items, such as books, scrolls, potion bottles, and socks…
Some of these items could be barely understood, but how was it possible to fish out a dried banana from the sea? How could dried goods be caught from the water? How did this thing manage to stay dry while submerged underwater?
How was it even possible to fish out a small dog from the sea? And the breed of the dog happened to be a Siberian Husky, trotting happily all over the deck behind Robb.
The crew members were starting to question the meaning of life when they saw this. When Robb finally managed to catch a fish, they erupted into deafening cheers. “Wow, Godfather finally caught a fish!”
“So there are fish in this vast sea!”
“Wait, what kind of fish is this? It’s a freshwater fish!”
Everyone: “…”
The days of joyful life at sea flew by. The fleet skirted around the southernmost cape of the continent and then turned northeast. After sailing for a while, Robb suddenly noticed a towering tower on the mainland’s edge to the left of the ship.
This tower had a Wind-style design—smooth and streamlined, lacking sharp edges. Its overall appearance was blue, emitting a mysterious blue light. The immense magical energy seemed to envelop the entire tower, making it appear magnificent. Beneath the tower was the coastal city with layers upon layers of houses.
Robb couldn’t help but point at the city. “What’s that place?”
The two young women introduced with smiles, “Godfather, that’s the Trembling Ice Tower! It’s the headquarters of the Trembling Ice Knights, one of the five major Magic Knight orders of the Kingdom of Gran.”
“Ah!” Robb finally understood. This was the birthplace of “Water Magic,” one of the five types of magic. No wonder it was built by the seaside.