As evening approached, the two of them circled the island hand in hand. Elvin even had Kaka take charge of Olivia's safety. He even searched the calm waters around the island.
Unfortunately, he found nothing.
However, during this time, Elvin's powerful recovery ability had completely healed the broken bones in his arms. The Electric Stone ring on his finger was enough to ensure that he could maintain peak condition even if he did not eat for a long period of time.
However, the girl had personally switched the ring from his index finger to his middle finger.
Of course, he could go without food for a long period of time, but Olivia, who was on a different path, could not.
* Crackle … *
In a place sheltered from the wind by the sea, Olivia picked up some dried twigs and lit a bonfire. She roasted the seven or eight fish that Elvin had caught during his exploration. For the young but experienced adventurer Olivia, this was just a basic skill that was not worth mentioning.
The flickering flames simmered the slightly yellowish fish's surface. As the fish sizzled, an alluring aroma filled the air.
Although she could not take out the meticulously prepared seasoning from her "magic pouch", she only added the vanilla that she had collected from the island and the salt that Elvin had extracted from the sea. The freshness of the ingredients was already a delicacy.
"It smells so good!"
The deserted island beneath her feet was barren of birds and beasts. There were only a few flying insects.
However, the source of ingredients in this sea was still considered rich. The constant churning of the water caused nutrients to rise from the bottom of the sea, forming a nutrient-rich ecosystem. At the very least, all kinds of fish were flourishing.
With this ecosystem as the foundation, even if there were any giant sea monsters, it would be enough to raise them.
However.
Although this was Olivia's own cooking and the aroma was enticing, the girl swallowed her saliva. She did not know where to start with these strange-looking fish that Elvin had caught.
"Come, Hersey, have a taste of this. The Spot-tailed Swordfish's meat is tender and has few small spines. It's just that its camouflage ability is too strong. If not for my good eyesight, I might not have been able to catch them underwater. "
Elvin took the initiative to pick up a strange fish that was as long as a forearm and handed it to her.
Spot-tailed cod was actually a type of flatfish. In this era, the people of the Old Continent still recognized cod as a practical fish. They didn't know much about other strange fish. Apart from sailors, very few people would serve them on the dining table.
Even Olivia was eating it for the first time.
"Yes, although it's ugly, it's delicious. Elvin, you eat too! "
As for Kaka, who had already reverted to his true form and transformed into a Wyvern, he did not have this blessing. He ate the raw fish that he had hunted himself. However, he did not care about the difference in taste.
The two of them ate heartily while analyzing the current situation. Neither of them cared about the aristocratic etiquette of not talking while eating.
"Elvin, you don't have to be too anxious.
It would take at least six days for the Storm Horn and the Red Maple to return to the Bay of Benin after leaving Griffith's sight.
As long as we can escape during this period, whether it's the Thunderbird's flying speed or Shadow Jump, it's enough for us to catch up to them immediately. "
Olivia's movements were graceful, but she was not slow at all. In just a few words, she had already devoured half of the barbed piper.
"Yes, I understand. It just so happens that my body has completely recovered. Let's go take a look at the interior of the island tomorrow. Although the terrain is relatively complicated, with my speed, it shouldn't take more than two days. "
After advancing to Grade 3, Elvin's appetite was no longer as exaggerated as before. It was mainly because he was eating with Olivia that he could enjoy his meal.
"By the way, Elvin, do you think the various' forbidden abilities' here were naturally formed, or were they purposely arranged by someone?"
"Hmm. Although many of the rituals and spells mastered by the adepts originated from the natural world, if there's only one forbidden effect here that can be explained by the natural environment, we'll consider ourselves unlucky.
However, there are now a total of eight effects. It's definitely not natural. However, we still need to verify the specific method used to achieve it. At the very least, we didn't find any structures similar to a labyrinth on the outskirts of the island. "
Elvin knew very well how much he and Milan had spent to build the labyrinth in Hartafar. The layout here was ten times or even a hundred times more expensive than in Hartafar. There had to be a corresponding value to this method.
Thus, he glanced at the girl opposite him and made a deduction that could be considered a piece of good news.
"It doesn't matter what method was used to achieve this comprehensive forbidden effect.
In essence, they had already constructed a 'secret plane' that no one else could discover or reach.
The ultimate goal must be to hide something or some other secret, and it must be of great value! "
Treasure!
The same word popped up in their minds at the same time. The blood in their bodies that came from the same source flowed faster.
Now that they were talking about a topic that everyone was interested in, the two looked at each other across the fire and smiled knowingly at the same time.
The relationship between them was so natural that it felt as if everything was supposed to be like this. There was no need to say much. They liked each other and were like-minded. It was very comfortable getting along with each other.
However, the topic of the treasure did not last long.
Elvin suddenly raised his head and 'looked' at the sea behind Olivia. To be more precise, he had used Low Pressure Pulse to sense the abnormality beneath the surface of the sea.
He blinked and asked in a seemingly joking manner, "Hessie.
"Hersey, Hersey, let me ask you a question. Are you afraid of snakes?"
She looked up and rolled her eyes cutely at Elvin. As a great adventurer, how could she be afraid of snakes?
"Snake? Who are you looking down on? "
Elvin did not let her off and continued asking.
"Then … what about the serpent?"
"Serpent? How big is it? "
Due to the tacit understanding they had developed over a long period of time, the girl noticed that something was wrong with Elvin's gaze when she asked.
Although Olivia had temporarily lost her ability to cast spells, she did not lose her sharp spirituality. She could already hear the sound of water behind her that was intentionally suppressed but could not be ignored.
It was like … a predator that was quietly approaching its prey, waiting for an opportunity to hunt!
The girl's face was slightly pale. She held the half-eaten fish and was about to turn around to take a look when Elvin held her shoulder and stopped her from turning around.
"Eat slowly. I'll be back soon."
Swoosh!
His body flashed and instantly disappeared from Olivia's sight.
At the same time, on the surface of the sea opposite the bonfire.
A giant serpent with a thorny crown on its head, vertical fins on its back, and a body covered in steel scales, its body was over 32 meters long. It quickly swam on the surface of the water and was about to reach the seaside.
Hiss —
The serpent's flat head was raised high. Its narrowed blue eyes flashed with a cold light. Traces of electric current crackled on the thorny crown on its head.
The angry owner of the island was about to declare his territory to the uninvited guest who had entered his home while he was molting.
However, a figure that was similarly covered in electric sparks struck first. The tall figure appeared on top of the sea serpent's head in a flash. Ignoring the high-voltage electric current crackling, the figure raised a pair of earth-bowl sized fists and transformed them into the hammer of the Thunder God.
He hammered down hard!
Duang！
Amidst the ear-piercing noise, the snake's head, which had already been raised high in the water, was smashed back into the sea with a single blow.
As the water splashed, the figure dove into the water.
Riding on the serpent's neck, he brandished his fists that were harder than a meteor hammer and muttered, "It's just a small creature.
"It's just a small species. Are you convinced? Do you submit? "
Hiss —
The only response he received was the hissing of the serpent and the crackling of the electric current on the thorny crown.
However, this noise quickly changed into the low whine of a defeated dog.
In the end, only Elvin's own voice was left.
"Eighty! Eighty! Eighty! … "
Five minutes later.
Elvin had already dragged his long tail and walked out of the waves onto the beach. He tossed the half-dead serpent aside, causing the ground to tremble.
Boom!
At that moment, the fish was still warm.
Olivia knew that the small sea monster was no match for a Transcendent Grade 3 like Elvin. She was only curious as to why he had captured the sea serpent alive. She put down the fish in her hand and walked to Elvin's side.
"Are you going to tame this small creature, Sea Monster Knight Garriott?"
Only by defeating the sea monster with brute force could one gain its approval, just like what Elvin had just done.
"We don't know where the 'treasure' is, do we? Why don't we ask this serpent?"
The moment he saw the serpent sea monster, Elvin had already realized who the "forbidden abilities" on the island were for.
This was because Elvin happened to know something about this sea monster. After all, the Garriott family's emblem was engraved with this creature — the "Thorny Crown Sea Serpent"!
Its skin was rough and its flesh was thick, and its body was huge. The thorny crown on its head could emit deadly electric light. When it matured, it could develop into an electric spear with extremely strong penetrating power.
Moreover, the lightning attacks used by this sea monster relied more on the natural physical strength of the electric eel and Elvin, rather than the spell-like abilities of wizards.
Therefore, there was no problem for it to survive in an environment where magic was forbidden. As a reptile that could live both in the water and on land, it was a natural guardian of this area.
Even if a fully armed army came here, without the accompaniment of a high-level Transcendent, it would only lead to a complete wipeout.
In addition, creatures like sea monsters could break through the limits of their original species. Their biggest feature was their size that was comparable to a battleship.
Every snake had a different lifespan, and the way to determine their age was also different.
The age of the "Thorny Crown Sea Serpent" could be determined by the fan-shaped bone crown on its head.
Although it was not a mature form, its body was already more than 32 meters long, and its diameter was close to 1.6 meters. It could open its mouth and let an ordinary human woman walk in. In addition to its sharp, steel-like scales and the ability to discharge electricity, once it grew up, it would definitely be an excellent helper.
Elvin was indeed interested in the "Sea Monster Knight."
When ordinary Knight powerhouses subdued sea monsters, they mainly used a tool called the "Kraken Horn" or "Sea Monster Horn."
After defeating and taming the sea monster with their own hands, they would use the blood of the sea monster to carve the name of the legendary sea monster, Kraken, on the surface of the conch.
Then, they would hold a corresponding ritual: Take a boat and circle the sea monster's body three times in a clockwise direction, and then circle it three times in a counterclockwise direction. Then, they would be able to establish a universal contract and command the sea monster's activities through the "Sea Monster Horn."
As for Elvin, he did not use the contract ritual of the "Sea Monster Knight". As an "Activation School" wizard who specialized in the field of biology, he had a better way.
He jumped on the head of the sea serpent that did not dare to move and cut his finger in the middle of the eyebrows of the "Thorny Crown Sea Serpent" that had been completely subdued. He drew a tree-shaped [Seal] that belonged to the "Activation School".
He raised his hand to match the spirit light flashing in his eyes and patted it hard.
Pa!
When the [Seal] disappeared, the sea monster's spirit origin had been imprinted with Elvin's [Soul Steel Seal]. A mysterious connection from the spirit world had been quietly established.
This kind of contract witchcraft that did not have any combat power did not rely on "magic element", so it was not affected by the anti-magic domain.
Jumping down from its boat-sized head, Elvin patted the giant snake's steel-like neck.
"Since your skin is so thick, I'll call you Pipi."
Through the connection between their minds, even without the snake's voice, it was enough to convey his thoughts.
"Your master is an honest person. Feelings can be cultivated slowly. Let's go straight to the last step. Pipi, are there any treasures on this island? "
"Hiss! Yes. "
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