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Chapter 455 - 278: Vying for Favor_3

Chapter 455: Chapter 278: Vying for Favor_3

[Your mastery of the ’Flight Spell’ has reached 100%, you have learned the ’Flight Spell’, currently at LV1.]

At ten in the morning, after another magic lesson, Mu You finally learned the long-awaited Flight Spell.

This spell is essential for the Flying Broom. Mu You immediately went back to his room, entered the core-locking space, and took out the ’Meteor Number’ Flying Broom from the game.

Mu You laid the streamlined, all-red broom on the ground. He then stepped away and recited the incantation for the Flight Spell.

As the incantation was voiced, the broom on the ground lifted into the air without any wind and floated towards Mu You.

Mu You gripped the broom and straddled it.

Mounting the Flying Broom didn’t mean sitting directly on its stick.

After casting the Flight Spell, an invisible layer of air cushion and pedals would automatically appear on the broom, thus, it did not have the discomfort and balance issues many imagined. Instead, it was very comfortable, and the air cushion would automatically stay steady, making it hard to simply fall off.

As Mu You imagined the direction in his mind, the broom took off like a meteor, fluttering up and down across the entire space. The highest speed could reach 150 kilometers per hour, around twice as fast as a Chocobo’s full-speed run.

Mu You, experiencing such fast flight for the first time, was naturally a bit rusty. At first, he almost crashed into the wall several times. After flying for about ten minutes, he finally got used to the high-speed view in space, moving flexibly and steadily through it, handling sudden turns without bumps or knocks.

The broom was undoubtedly very fast for traveling, but it also consumed a lot of magic. Depending on the flight speed, magic would run out at a rate of 1 to 10 points per second. If flying at full speed, most people would have to stop and rest after a few to a dozen minutes.

Regardless, having learned the Flight Spell and having the broom in hand, Mu You could now be considered to have a half flying mount. In the future, when he encountered urgent matters or places inappropriate for the Chocobo, he could ride the broom instead.

At six in the afternoon, after sending off the last batch of visitors for the day, the pet shop finally ceased operations.

Meanwhile, in the game, the Ghost Ship had finally reached the vicinity of Naxx Island in the center of the Evil Spirit Sea Area after a day’s journey.

Mu You logged in and first checked the damages on the Ghost Ship.

Since entering the Evil Spirit Sea Area in the morning, the Ghost Ship had been constantly battling on the way.

After talking to the Panda men, he learned that the Ghost Ship had been attacked by pirates eight times over the past fourteen hours. Although they had defeated all of them, the Ghost Ship itself had also suffered considerable damage. Many parts of the ship’s hull were broken from explosions, the keel had some cracks, and the bow had been broken beyond recognition.

Mu You casted the Black Magic version of the Repair Curse; these damages were mostly within the last half-day and were not difficult to repair.

Soon, the Ghost Ship was restored to its original condition under the influence of the magic.

Additionally, a large amount of booty was accounted for, including various ship materials and a load of pirate treasure. On top of that, three reasonably intact small sized ships were also captured.

Mu You brought the Ghost Ship and the other ships into his storage bottle, leaving only one small boat because they were preparing to land next.

[You are at the ’Northern Foot’ of Naxx Island, would you like to disembark?]

"Yes."

Mu You greeted the mermaid in the game. He had planned to let her wait in the nearby sea area, but he didn’t expect that the mermaid would strongly protest after hearing this, insisting on going to the island with him.

Mu You didn’t know whether she was worried that he would abandon her or if she was genuinely curious about human cities. Seeing her so insistent, he had no choice but to agree. He found her a long skirt and a hat to cover her mermaid tail and hair, then found a bamboo basket for her to stay in. Only then did he take her to the island with him.

[You and two companions have landed on Naxx Island.]

[Naxx Island, also known as Turtle Island, gets its name because of its resemblance to a turtle. Aside from the central part forming the "body" of the turtle, there are also four peninsulas forming the turtle’s legs. The north leg, where you landed, is one of the four peninsulas, and also one of the four major ports of Naxx Island...]

On this turtle-shaped island, four symmetrical peninsulas form a port at each leg. They are currently equivalent to landing on the back right foot of the turtle.

Mu You specifically chose the northern port because according to the map of Naxx Island, there is a famous Naxx tavern on this peninsula. The food and drinks sold there are reportedly authentic and the business is booming all year round.

[Naxx Island is the territory of the Octopus King, Zubaiz. Zubaiz is the most notorious huge sea monster in the Star Spirit World. The size of its body is comparable to a mountain range. It is immeasurably strong and virtually invincible in the sea.]

[When you are in the territory of the Octopus King, you must comply with the rules here.]

[Within the scope of Naxx Island, all people are prohibited from fighting, stealing, robbing, killing, etc. Violators will be arrested by the ubiquitous Octopus Soldiers and thrown into the Underwater Prison located underneath Naxx Island. Different imprisonments will be sentenced based on different crimes and there is no possibility of escape before the sentence is completed.]

[However, it is precisely because of the Octopus King’s deterrence and strict management that Naxx Island has become one of the safest cities in the Star Spirit World. Plus, it is located on an important maritime route and has a good reputation over the years, making it an incredibly prosperous commercial city.]

[You have arrived at ’Naxx Tavern’, would you like to enter?]

[You and your two companions have entered the tavern. The waiter immediately hands you the menu...]

Mu You clicked the ’Menu’ text, and a series of food and drink names and descriptions appeared.

Mu You ordered a few things, mainly good drinks for the Panda men. He ostensibly hired the Panda men, but in the past few days, he has never treated them to a decent meal. Now that he had a chance, he wasn’t stingy. He picked the most expensive ’Gem Sake’ and ordered two barrels of it generously.

[The Panda men laughed heartily when they heard your order, praising your generosity. They assured you that they would serve you diligently in return for your hospitality.]

One barrel of this sake would cost fifty years of life and two barrels would drain a hundred years. It was a bit painful, but it was something he had promised and thus something he had to fulfill.

Besides that, Mu You ordered a ’Magic Steamed Fish’ for himself. According to the description, it was a food that could restore action points and cost just five years of life. If it could fully replenish his action points, then it was definitely a worthwhile dish.

On the other hand, for the mermaid, Mu You ordered the cheapest Magic Wheat Beer and some meaty side dishes which added together cost only around two years. After all, the mermaid wasn’t really picky about human food and was just here for the novelty, so minimal food would suffice.

The game text indicated that the three of them were having a great time eating and drinking. But the main reason Mu You came to the tavern wasn’t just to treat them to a meal, it was to gather information.

There is no better place to obtain information than at a tavern during the nighttime.