Following that, Sheyan fished out that colorless glowing key dropped by the Plaga Host, and attempted to summon a treasure chest. However, nothing happened. Sheyan was rather expectant towards this never-before-seen key. Yet after standing there for a long while, the anticipated treasure chest still didn't appear …...
"Strange …..." Sheyan pondered for a moment, before surveying his surroundings. All of a sudden, he noticed something flashing from afar. Walking forward to take a look, he realized it was that corpse. Indeed, it was that headless corpse that was riddled with holes that was glowing.
Sheyan had already sensed something amiss during that incomparably intense battle of life and death. Now that he calmed his heart and carefully observed, he truly discovered a problem. After this corpse was infected, it could be said that its appearance was utterly unrecognizable. However, its basic characteristics such as hair color and simple clothing could still be easily distinguished.
After examining for less than 10 seconds, Sheyan could basically determine that this unlucky parasitized corpse wasn't a native of this place. Based on the tattered cloth and golden hair on its body, Sheyan could infer that it should be one of Little Lord Fokke's entourage that accompanied him to this desolate land over a decade ago. However, for some unknown reason, it was infected with such a valiant parasite, and was buried here. Even its corpse had become a nest for the parasite.
"This light should be hinting at something." Sheyan was certain of this.
Sheyan pondered for a moment, before maintaining that colorless glowing key in an activated state. Then, he proceeded towards the direction of that Plaga Host.
Although the rays of the setting sun were still blazing, one could still see the same colorless radiance emitting from the dead end of the alley, as though a searchlight had been lit there.
Sheyan swiftly headed over, and noticed the end of the dead alley had collapsed. Several collapsed rocks formed a 'human' shape, forming a tiny space that provided shelter from the wind and rain. Traces of human activity could be seen there, as several tattered clothes were haphazardly stuffed there, and had long since become moldy and hardened. Instead, a canvas bag that was commonly seen on ships could be seen by the side.
At this time, the canvas bag and the canvas bag sold by ordinary customers were two completely different concepts. Canvas canvas was the cloth used to make the sails of ships. It could withstand strong winds and heavy rain without tearing. The canvas bag that was thrown there was made of real canvas. It was very heavy and was usually used to carry more valuable things in bad situations.
According to Sheyan's observations, that Plaga Host should've been curled up under this' 品 'shaped rock for years; in a miraculous state of hibernation or suspended animation. Nevertheless, it still maintained its sensitive senses, and used the vibrations of the ground to sense its prey. Once a living creature passed by, it would erupt and hunt. This would explain why most of the traps in the ruins were not triggered by them.
As for the Ndipaya Royal Guards, they simply treated those freaks as the best guardians. In their eyes, after entering the ruins, not only would they have to face the encirclement of numerous traps, they would also have to face the challenge of these formidable corpse-like creatures. Therefore, any intruder was basically a dead man.
Sheyan calmly surveyed his surroundings, before strolling over. Enduring the pungent stench that assailed his nostrils, he picked up that canvas bag.
After decades of ravaging, that canvas bag had completely stiffened. When Sheyan wanted to open the cloth covering it, he discovered that the cloth had turned white and hardened. Kacha! Snapping sounds could be heard when he exerted strength, as though he was breaking a wooden plank.
After much difficulty, Sheyan carefully opened up this' durable 'canvas bag. Finally, he heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, with the protection of the canvas bag, although the contents were yellowed and moldy, it was still in perfect condition.
Placed at the top was a piece of parchment paper. The handwriting on it was still rather messy. Sheyan frowned as he tried to decipher it. Then, he slowly immersed himself in the description of this Diaz brat …...
"Yes, I'm dying. I'm certain of this."
"I'm truly unwilling to accept this. This entire journey feels as though I've walked under the gaze of the devil. At least half of my subordinates have perished. Oh! That's not right. Could it be that my brain is rotting? Even my calculations have such a huge error. Oh, right. Of those who managed to reach this place, only four people remain. Oh, and that horse. That demon horse called Momore. "
"Unbearable, truly unbearable. I finally understand why he was willing to share the secret of the 'Stairway of the Sun' with us. Because this secret is absolutely not something an ordinary person can share. When I first devoured the 'Stairway of the Sun', I almost believed it was real. That surging sensation truly made me feel as though I possessed limitless life. A pity, a pity …... us outsiders are different from those natives. Within our bodies, we share this strength with them!! "
After writing till here, a dark brown smear appeared on the parchment paper. It seemed like Diaz had vomited a mouthful of blood after writing till here.
"I can't feel any pain anymore, but my fingers seem to be moving non-stop. I can feel that they are about to take over my body. Therefore, I have to hurry."
"Julie, I love you. Father, I love you. My dear Lucy, my little angel. I promised to bring back a pearl worthy of you. Every second of my life has been on my mind. It's currently in my bag. A pity …... I'm afraid I will never be able to personally hand it over to you. However, my soul and my promise will remain on this pearl, until it is handed over to the person who deserves it."
"Thank you …..."
"Bartolomeu? Miu? Last words of Diaz. "
*****
After reading this will, Sheyan was first shocked. If he didn't remember wrongly, there was also a person named Bartolomeu in the present world. Miu? Diaz's man!
Perhaps this name was unfamiliar to him. However, if one were to mention Africa's Cape of Good Hope, then many would know of it. This place was first discovered by Diaz, and he named it Cape of Storm. Later on, it was renamed Cape of Good Hope by the French King!
According to official records, Diaz was hired by someone, and met with a mishap in the waters near Africa …... yet in Sheyan's current adventure, he was buried here! Nevertheless, according to Sheyan's conjecture, perhaps he was currently experiencing the true history. The official records clearly stated that Diaz's fleet encountered a great storm, and none of the four ships were spared …... no corpses or ships were found after the great storm. Since no survivors or corpses were found, then the official records were obviously conjectures.
Following that, Sheyan sunk into contemplation, as numerous riddles surfaced like bubbles in his heart. What was the difference between the natives and outsiders mentioned in Diaz's will? The 'Stairway of the Sun' definitely wasn't something that could be obtained and consumed. If not, it would be a fatal poison …...
After a long while, Sheyan continued to inspect the contents of the bag. Indeed, he obtained a box from a hidden compartment. Within the box was a pearl, a dazzling golden pearl!
After obtaining the pearl, Sheyan instantly received a notification.
[You are activating a soul mission: Diaz's Last Wish]
[Quest description: You must return this golden pearl to Diaz's daughter or his descendant]
[Mission details: In the history of the world you live in, there are traces of Diaz's existence. Therefore, you can attempt to complete this mission in the present world]
[Mission details: Mission reward is a soul equipment. It can be brought out of the nightmare realm, and can be utilized in the present world]
[Mission details: Mission reward is a soul equipment. It was once a vessel for spirits and obsessions. Therefore, it has been immortalized and cannot be strengthened by any means]
Because Sheyan had previously encountered and obtained soul equipment, he wasn't unfamiliar with this series of processes. Sheyan decisively accepted this mission, because even if there wasn't any reward, he couldn't sit idly by as a father's final wish and promise.
Following a further scan of the nightmare imprint, the attributes of the soul equipment were revealed.
[Caribbean Sea's Golden Pearl (Unactivated)]
[Origin: South latitude 17 ° 32 ′, West longitude 149 ° 34 ′, South Pacific Ocean's Polynesian Island of Tahiti (French Territory)]
[Equipment rarity: Silver Storyline grade]
[Equipment position: Takes effect upon carrying, even if placed in the personal or party storage of the nightmare realm]
[Equipment effect: When interacting with female creatures, your Charm will increase by 15 points by default. When interacting with male creatures, your Charm will decrease by 10 points by default.]
[Equipment requirements: None]
[Material: Calcium carbonate, aragonite particles]
[Weight: 8 g]
[Equipment type special effect: Pearl Glow – After using this equipment, the radiance of the Caribbean Sea's Golden Pearl will be imbued onto your body. You will obtain the effect of your current perceptive sense x2. However, everything related to your perceptive sense will still be calculated according to your original perceptive sense. Duration of 60 minutes]
[Details: When you are imbued with Pearl Glow, your chances of being discovered will increase.]
[Details: A portion of intelligent individuals will not be blinded by the radiance of the Golden Pearl, and the Golden Pearl will not be effective against them]
[Evaluation: Pearls are everlasting, a pearl will last forever] [This pearl is produced from a gigantic pearl shell that exceeds a metre in diameter. Behind its beauty lies a cruel price. In order to obtain it, 3 divers were crushed to death.]
[You have to complete this mission to obtain the usage rights of this equipment] (To be continued. If you like this work, I welcome you to donate your recommendation votes or monthly votes to me. Your support is my greatest motivation.]
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