It had been more than three hundred years since Killer Whale Harbor had been exhibited. The city had been continuously expanded and rebuilt to its current scale. At the outermost periphery of this port city was the Seafood Commercial Street. So far, the business of Killer Whale Harbor was no longer just whaling. It also included other marine products, including sharks and all deep-sea creatures. They were all within the scope of Killer Whale Harbor's business.
Every day, there would be more than a dozen ships sailing here, and in the evening, there would be a similar number of ships returning. Moreover, there were countless cargo ships and passenger ships of all kinds. Just the import and export tariffs of these merchant ships were a huge sum every year. The two Ocean Chamber of Commerce that rented exclusive docks in the port all year round further explained the prosperity of this port city.
After traveling at sea for nearly a month, Belmord and Kira finally arrived at the northern border from the southern border of the empire.
It was the end of autumn, and the weather in the southern border of the empire was still unbearably hot. However, in the north, the autumn wind already carried a trace of winter coolness. Of course, to Belmord and the others, this little coolness was nothing. They were still wearing summer clothes and followed the flow of passengers to disembark from the large passenger ship at the back.
As soon as he landed on the dock, he could smell a strong fishy smell in the air. This was a seaport city, and it was dominated by the sea industry. There were stalls slaughtering big fish everywhere on the dock, so naturally, there was a strong fishy smell floating in the air. People who arrived at Killer Whale Harbor for the first time would not be used to this smell. However, it was precisely this kind of blood that created the glory of the city.
When the two of them walked out of the dock, they felt that the ground beneath their feet was oily, as if the fish cream and fish fat had spread from the dock to the streets here. Kira frowned, while Belmord looked helpless. The two of them looked at each other and smiled before following the crowd into the city.
After paying the taxes to enter the city, they received a wooden sign that allowed them to stay in the city for the time being. With this sign, they wouldn't be interrogated by the patrolling guards in the city. If you encounter any dangers or difficulties in the city, you can also ask the city guards for help. Otherwise, without this wooden tablet, the city guards wouldn't even look at you and would kick you out of the city.
Killer Whale Harbor was dark in both architecture and carvings. Apart from the green belts of the streets and the plants in the park plaza, it was very difficult to see anything else of color, so the entire city gave off a deep feeling. This was especially true for the buildings near the docks, which had been around for many years. Many of the outer walls of the houses had already fallen off, leaving behind ugly patches.
The history of this block could be traced back to 300 years ago. Whether it was the buildings or the streets, they still retained the general layout of that time. Therefore, the streets here were complicated and narrow. Most of the time, pedestrians and vehicles were squeezed together. Naturally, there would be a lot of friction.
The closer one got to the center of the city, the more spacious the streets became. After all, it was built after the expansion, so the design and planning were better. Walking on the streets of the city, one could feel that the road surface was constantly rising. This was because the city was originally built on a relatively flat hill. At the highest point of the city, there was a protruding mountain.
A dark red castle could be seen on it. This oppressive and gloomy castle was where the Dillis family had lived for generations. The current owner of the castle was the Bloody Earl Eric. The locals called this castle "Blood Dusk", or Blood Castle for short.
Glancing in the direction of Blood Castle, Belmond dragged Kira into a nearby bar. The bar here was different from other places. It was open almost all day, day or night. The bar was crowded, and Belmond and the other two chose a relatively quiet corner to sit down. Soon, a woman dressed in hot clothes, rough skin, and withered yellow hair walked over.
"What do you two want? If you're new to Killer Whale Harbor, I suggest both of you have a glass of Bloody Beauty. This is our signature. "
"As you say." Belmond smiled.
The woman winked at him and turned to leave.
Kira glared at the figure and said, "Oh my God, there are so many people here. It's not easy to find Princess Lily here. And we don't know if she's here yet. No, we don't even know if she'll show up. "
"It doesn't matter. Just try your best. And when it comes to getting information, what better place to get information than a bar? "Belmond wasn't worried at all.
Soon, the bartender came back. She brought down two cocktails from the plate. The goblet was filled with blood-red wine, with a few pieces of dry ice floating on it. There was a slice of lemon stuck on the rim of the cup, and it had a bit of an appearance.
"Please taste it slowly." The bartender smiled and went down.
Kira took a sip and felt that the wine was slightly sweet. However, after entering his throat, his stomach felt as if there was a ball of fire burning. It could be seen that the wine was very strong. Belmond also took a sip. Both of them were surprised by the intensity of the wine.
"How is it? Does it taste good?" The bartender walked around and came back. "Then, please pay for the drinks," she said to Belmond.
"How much?"
"Two gold coins."
Belmond shook his head and said, "It's really expensive, but it's worth it."
He took out three gold coins and pressed them into the bartender's hand. "Two gold coins are for drinks and the other is a tip. May I ask, who in this city is the most well-informed? "
The woman happily put away one of the gold coins and looked at Belmond with a completely different expression. She bent down and whispered in Belmond's ear, "If you mean the proper channels, then you should go to the Adventurers' Association. If you want to find some gossip, I suggest you go to the Sea God's Temple on Oak Street to find Priest Bahrain. He will provide you with what you want. However, the consultation fee of the Bahraini priests is not cheap. "
After saying that, she wiped her chest on Belmond's body and said with a chuckle, "Although I'd like to say that I can provide you with some special services, considering that you already have a beautiful lady by your side, I'll take back my words. Have a good time at Killer Whale Harbor. "
Under Kira's helpless gaze, the bartender picked up the plate and walked away with hot steps. But as she passed a table, a man sitting beside the aisle stretched out his black-haired hand and pinched her butt heavily. The woman cried out in alarm and cursed at the man before walking away. The man laughed and his gaze inadvertently passed by Kira's side. His eyes immediately lit up.
"Looks like it's time to go." Belmond said softly.
Kira held her glass and said, "I haven't finished drinking a glass of one gold coin."
"If you don't leave, the trouble will be … Oh, trouble has already come."
"What?" While Kira was still confused, the light in front of her suddenly dimmed, but four or five men surrounded their table. The man who had just touched the bartender's butt said to Belmond in a rough voice, "Kid, it's none of your business here. You're not itching for a beating."
Then he put on a smiling face and said to Kira, "Beauty, you just arrived at Killer Whale Harbor, right? I'm a local snake here. You can ask me anything you don't understand. "
"Who are you?" This was not the first day Kira had walked out. In her years as an adventurer, she had seen this kind of scene many times. However, at that time, she had a group of male companions by her side, and no one else dared to provoke her. Now, there was only one Belmond sitting beside her. Although Belmond could kill her companions with one hand, not everyone knew what was good for them.
For example, these few in front of him.
"My name is Dick, Iron Wrist Dick!" The man bent his arm, revealing the strong muscles on his hand and a black-green tattoo.
"Oh, there's nothing I don't understand, so I appreciate your kindness."
"Don't be so heartless, beauty. I know a few places that are very fun. Why don't I take you around? "Dick smiled, revealing his yellow teeth.
Kira said without changing her expression, "One of the places must be your bed, right?"
"Haha, you little girl, you're quite smart. That's right, if you're tired of playing, of course you have to lie down in my bed. "He reached out and landed on Kira's shoulder.
Kira stretched out her hand and swept his claws away. She smiled and said, "You can get me into bed, but I'm no longer a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl. Do you think you can coax me into bed with just a few words?"
"Then what do you want?"
"Money!" Kira said calmly.
Dick's expression changed slightly. He took out a bag from his coat and threw it on the table. "Alright, I like your straightforward personality. Here are a hundred gold coins. Not to mention accompanying me, even playing with my brothers is enough! "
Belmond looked at them with a smile and did not interfere, allowing Kira to deal with them.
Kira picked up the bag and shook it in her hand. "There really seems to be a hundred of them."
"Of course."
Throwing it back, Kira took out a bigger bag of money from her body and threw it on the table. "There are a thousand coins here. If you take off your pants and let me play, the money will be yours."
Dick almost spat out a mouthful of blood. He was stunned for a moment before smiling sinisterly, "Damn it, you little bitch dare to tease me. Looks like you won't know how powerful Iron Wrist Dick is if I don't teach you a lesson today!"
He reached out to catch Kira, who tilted his head and avoided his claws. He kicked Dick's ankle horizontally, causing him to cry out in pain and jump back. The other men also started fighting. One of them grabbed Belmond. Belmond casually clenched his fist and swung it again. The man immediately spun around and fell away, but his arm had already been twisted off.
Kira simply grabbed the big sword beside her and slapped it on the men's heads and chests, knocking them down in three or two strikes. At this moment, Dick rushed over again. Kira turned around and Dick pounced on the air, directly smashing Belmond's table to the ground. Fortunately, Belmond's eyes and hands were quick. He grabbed two cocktails and drank one of them before spitting out a strong aroma of wine.
Kira walked over and kicked the man's crotch fiercely. Dick screamed like a pig being slaughtered, causing the other men in the bar to shrink their necks when they heard his voice. Kira kicked a few more times and said, "A piece of trash like you wants to play with me? Eight hundred years too early!"
Belmond shook his head and pulled her away. "Alright, let's go. We still have business to attend to. "
He didn't know what method he used, but Belmond waved his hand backwards, and gold coins that flickered with golden light flew towards the bar counter. The gold coins spun in the air, but miraculously overlapped on the bar counter, forming a small pillar. Belmond smiled at the bartender and said, "This is our compensation. Please accept it."
Only then did he pull Kira away.
Oak Street wasn't hard to find. After all, the Sea God Temple was a landmark building in Killer Whale Harbor like Scarlet Dusk. Sea God Yuris was a god believed in by fishermen and sailors. Among the many faiths in the empire, Sea God Yuris had quite a few streets of faith. After all, people who made a living at sea always hoped that there would be a powerful sea god protecting them.
The Sea God Temple was open to believers to pray every day. When Belmond and the others arrived, the morning prayers had just ended. A young man stepped forward and said, "I'm sorry, you two. I've already told you that I've been released. If the two of you need anything, please come back at night. "
Belmond pulled him aside and said, "We want to see the Bahraini priests."
"Do you have an appointment?"
Belmond shook his head. The young man smiled and said, "Then there's nothing I can do."
"Perhaps." Belmond stuffed a gold coin into his hand.
The young man's eyes lit up, but he still said, "At this time, the Bahraini priests have already eaten lunch and are ready to take a nap."
"Then please call him up." Belmond placed his palm on the young man's palm, and a dazzling gold coin landed in his palm.
"Please wait a moment." The young man put away the gold coins and turned to leave.
Not long after, an old man with a white head and a priest's robe walked out. "I'm the Bahraini priest. I heard the two of you are looking for me?"
Belmond nodded and said, "We have something we would like to ask you, priest."
"Then, follow me."
Bahrain took them to a quiet prayer room with an image of the sea god Yuris on the wall. Bahrain worshipped the statue before saying, "If the two of you want to ask about the Sea God's deeds, you must first accept the ceremony and become believers of our Sea God Temple."
"No, Bahraini priest, we want to know something else." Belmond took out a bag of money and placed it in the arms of the Bahraini priest. It was Dick's money, but Belmond had taken it away during the fight, and now it was in Bahrain's arms.
Ba Lin's turbid eyes lit up. He chuckled and put away the bag. After closing the door again, he said, "Looks like someone introduced you here. Tell me, what do you want to know? I, Old Bahrain, don't have anything else. All the information is in my head. "
The Bahraini priest patted his smooth forehead and said with a confident expression.
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