Chapter 461 - Chapter 410: The Island's Northern Tip
"Alright, connecting to the island now. Shou-kun, Lupi-chan, everyone on the island~"
"Welcome, Mion."
"Woof! "~♪" "Chirp!" "Growl~♪"
Today's stream began aboard the [Small Magic Boat].
We were docked near the lighthouse, planning to head to the northern side of the island.
Aboard were Lupi, Leda, Roy, True, and three older Selkies. And, in their usual spots, Sweee and Raz.
[Galeso]: "Oh, the ship's here!"
[Reaper]: "Fishing again today?"
[Diash]: "Expanding into the open sea!"
[Newd]: "Are Shal and the others not there?"
etcetc...
"What's the plan for today?"
"Well, we're going to sail along the island's coast and see if we can reach the northernmost tip. Shal and the others are staying home, just in case someone falls into the sea."
Apparently, Shal and the other Cait Sith can swim, but they're not very good at it.
Plus, with too many people, it's scary not being able to keep an eye on everyone.
"How long do you think it'll take?"
"Hmm, about thirty minutes, I guess? So we'll just chill and answer questions."
"Alright!"
We can enjoy the scenery, but I can't just focus on that.
So, I figured I'd use this time to ask what everyone thinks about forming a guild.
[Jonto]: "Is that the trident True-kun is holding?"
[Natai]: "What happened to the mansion?"
[Nightny]: "Tell us about the dishes you've made recently~ (^人^)"
[Tsubai]: "What do Shal and the others usually do?"
etcetc...
I glanced at the flood of questions flowing by, focusing on piloting the boat. I left the choices to Mion.
The boat exited the cove and headed north, with the cliffs on our left.
"Alright, first question. Please tell us about the cool weapon True-kun is holding."
"Oh, right. I think I mentioned making tridents for the Selkies before…"
I gave a rough explanation, starting with how I made it for True, but it didn't fit him perfectly.
And how True's [Seal King's Trident] was made extra luxurious because he's a prince.
"Can you show us the [Appraisal] results?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah. True, can you come here a sec?"
"Chirp~"
I called True, who was standing near the bow, and appraised the trident in his hand.
[Seal King's Trident]
This trident is used as both a weapon and fishing tool. Made from [Light Silver Steel], [Mithril], and gold, it is of the highest quality. (Description can be edited and supplemented.)
Attack +32. Spear +1.
Crafted by: Shou
[Kincoji]: "The ornamentation is incredibly intricate!"
[Guidon]: "So 'Seal King' is because they're Selkies!"
[Dengana]: "Nice, nice~"
[Daytron]: "
etcetc...
Well, it's good that the name wasn't too scrutinized. It's a little embarrassing, though.
"Thanks."
"Chirp~♪"
I patted his head and asked him to keep watch again. True then returned to his post near the bow.
After that, we talked about recent dishes I'd made, and how I'd managed to make Red Cider from the [Red Marth Fruit] I'd received.
By the way, I heard the [Giantkin] also make Red Cider, and it's very popular among adult female players.
"Oh, I think I see the river now."
"You went as far as that river during the test run, right?"
"That's right, that's right."
I talked about landing on the riverbank, finding [Floss Cotton] there, and spotting horse-like creatures in the distance.
I haven't uploaded those details in a short story yet, but I will eventually.
"Beyond this river is uncharted territory… Is that the northern tip of the island?"
"Yes, I see it!"
[Fel]: "Or so it seems? Lol"
[Meike]: "You started from the southern coast, right?"
[Daytron]: "
[Marcy]: "You've come so far all by yourself, amazing~"
etcetc...
Seriously, starting all alone… A lot has happened, but to think I could make it all the way to the northern tip of the island.
Thinking about it, it feels like monsters might appear…
"True, any monsters?"
"Chirp, chirp~" "Chirp! " "Chirp! " "Chirp!"
"He says it's fine."
"Everything's going smoothly!"
The cliffs on our left rose steadily as we approached the northern tip, their tops covered in trees.
Time-wise, we're probably going to turn around after rounding this point.
"Eh!?"
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a tower appeared on the cliff edge at the northernmost tip!
[An Ancient Ruin has been discovered!]
[You have gained 5 SP for discovering an Ancient Ruin!]
[Shakeena]: "It's here! ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪"
[Daytron]: "
[Kokudo]: "A World Announcement just went out for this too!"
[Rileen]: "Here comes the blunder!"
etcetc...
"True! Step up your guard!"
"Chirp!" "Chirp!" "Chirp!" "Chirp!"
This must be the same as when Club President Bell found her [Ancient Ruin] tower, right?
As we approached, maintaining our boat speed,
"Whoa…"
"I see a cave…"
A gaping cave mouth opened directly beneath the tower on the cliff face.
It looks big enough for this [Small Magic Boat] to enter…
[Minamiruge]: "There's definitely something in there!"
[Subrock]: "That looks dangerous…"
[Napalm]: "Is it connected to the ruins above?"
[Gussol]: "Go! Go!"
etcetc...
"Shou-kun. What should we do?"
"Hmm…"
It seems we have time, so I might want to check inside a bit first.
"Woof!"
"Chirp!"
Lupi and True are eager to go.
Leda and Roy will follow Lupi, and the Selkies also agree with True's decision.
"Okay, then I just want to peek inside for a bit. Sweee and Raz, you two okay?"
"~♪" "Growl!"
"Alright, let's go."
[Mushinko]: "Nice!"
[Shakeena]: "Be careful~ (；・∀・)"
[Nireno]: "Coastal monsters might appear?"
[Mii]: "Looks like it's connected to the tower above…"
etcetc...
It's definitely possible it's connected to the tower above. We even had a cave leading to the sky garden.
I turned left, pointed the bow toward the cave, and slowly moved forward.
Just as I thought it would be pitch black inside, Sweee conjured her usual light.
"Thanks. Alright, everyone be careful."