The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 538: Volume 13: Sea Rain and Sky Wind - 8: Journey to the Holy Land (1)

Chapter 538: Volume 13: Sea Rain and Sky Wind Chapter 8: Journey to the Holy Land (1)

Komer’s words truly cast a spell, suddenly changing the faces of the few Jellyfish People leaders present, especially Hotep, who almost lunged toward Komer, his eyes wide and even his tone quivering, "How did you come to know of the ’Curse of the Water God’? If you don’t explain yourself, you won’t be leaving here today!"

The two Martial Arts Experts also stood ready, their hands tight on the hilts at their waists, their eyes locked on Komer, as if ready to draw swords at a word, a posture that made Komer involuntarily burst into laughter.

"Mr. Hotep, it seems that how I came to know this secret is not important. To the Jellyfish People, it may be a dire secret to keep, but you should understand, there are no walls in the world that do not leak. No matter how strict the secrecy, it’s difficult to keep such a rampant epidemic within the Jellyfish Clan hidden, not to mention that for many years, the Jellyfish Clan seems to have found no solution to it. Do you really think you can keep hiding it like this? This is like trying to stop the wind with your hands, utterly ineffective."

Komer’s indifferent words caused three top members of the Jellyfish Clan to think hurriedly. They all had read between the lines of Komer’s words, seeming to understand that Mr. Komer’s visit was for this very problem that had plagued the Jellyfish Clan since they settled in the Great Swamp Area.

This so-called "Curse of the Water God" was an affliction the Jellyfish Clan could not rid themselves of. Nearly every family among the Jellyfish People had two or three members affected by this curse. But what exactly caused it, whether it was a disease or a magic curse, whether it was due to the unique constitution of the Jellyfish Clan or the special geographical climate of the Great Swamp Area, the Jellyfish Clan had never found a definitive answer.

For the sake of breaking this magical barrier weakening the Jellyfish Clan day by day, generation after generation of tribal leaders had exhausted their minds to find a solution, but how could one be found when the cause remained uncertain? Given the Jellyfish Clan’s isolated status, they neither dared nor could they make this secret public to seek external help.

Now here was Baron Komer, apparently with a purpose, but suddenly throwing out such an earth-shattering secret, how could the few not be filled with doubt and suspicion.

The three Jellyfish People leaders exchanged glances almost simultaneously, and in the end, it was Hotep who calmed his somewhat unsteady emotions and continued, "Mr. Komer, please forgive my earlier rudeness. The matter is of great importance, and in my urgency, I spoke hastily. Please understand. You are right, it is not important right now how you came to know this secret. It seems your visit is related to this issue, and it appears you might offer us some help in solving this problem. Is my guess correct?"

With a proud smile, Komer’s previously annoying sign of confidence to the Jellyfish People now became endearingly charming, for they knew what that confidence represented, "Mr. Hotep, I’m not here to offer some help, but to say that I have the ability to solve your problem, that is, to break this so-called ’Curse of the Water God’ and free the Jellyfish Clan from this magical barrier!"

"Oh? Mr. Komer, are you serious?" As if they shared a mind, the three leaders of the Jellyfish Clan spoke in unison at his words, their speeds and tones equally urgent and excited.

"If I weren’t confident, how would I dare to come here so casually?" Komer’s faint smile was undoubtedly the best reassurance.

Indeed, if one didn’t have firm confidence, wouldn’t entering the territory of the Jellyfish Clan be nothing but an act of self-amusement and a death wish? Such a taunting act was something no one had yet dared to commit.

"Then may I inquire, Mr. Komer, what exactly causes the ’Curse of the Water God,’ a long-standing tale among our clan, to afflict our people?" Hotep, impatient, couldn’t wait to learn the secret and disregarded the impropriety of asking such a question in this situation.

"Ha ha, Pharaoh Hotep, you are too impatient. However, I can tell you that it is related to multiple factors: the Jellyfish People’s unique constitution, their way of life, and the unique geographical environment of the Great Swamp Area are all causes for the so-called ’Curse of the Water God’," answered Komer cleverly, pointing out the direction while not worrying that they would resolve the problem, as the Jellyfish Clan’s abilities had not yet achieved such a level.

"Pharaoh, I believe we should invite our esteemed guests to visit our Holy Land first. This place is not suitable for discussing such a significant topic," a somewhat sharp voice came from behind and to the left of Hotep, belonging to a man in a strange golden fish-scale garment that made him look more like a glittering koi, his pale skin exposed outside the garment making him seem more like a woman.

"Yes, Venerable Iris is right. Mr. Komer, we formally invite you and your guests to our Jellyfish Clan’s Holy Land so that we can exchange our ideas more deeply. Would you do us the honor of visiting?"

The overly elaborate words spoken awkwardly by the rugged Jellyfish Clan Chief were probably meant to show politeness, but their delivery sounded so strained. Komer and Rebury couldn’t help but laugh inwardly at this, which was obviously a rigid application of human etiquette, not at all offensive, but coming at such a moment seemed somewhat inappropriate. They were here with a purpose, invitation or not, they would go. Wasn’t it laughable to ask if they could make the time?

"It would be an honor to visit the Jellyfish Clan’s Holy Land," replied Komer.

Gate’s merchant ship became Komer’s transportation once again, and while the Jellyfish Clan did not need a vessel, as a gesture of courtesy, Venerable Iris joined Komer and his companions on the ship, accompanying them downstream towards the Jellyfish Clan’s Holy Land.

Perhaps it was because no ship had sailed this river stretch in many years, but as Gate’s merchant ship, with ribbons of the Jellyfish Clan’s protection cutting through the waves, proceeded unhindered along the edge of the Reed Marsh, countless Jellyfish People nearby watched in disbelief. However, when they noticed their rarely seen protector, Venerable Iris, actually accompanying a mortal, sitting with him at the bow of the ship, lively and cheerful, they felt as though they were in a dream.

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