Landing on the Island, a Surprise

Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Xierhai took a deep drag on his pipe, pointed to the center of Codoria Lake, and explained:

"On an island in the middle of Codoria Lake, there is an abandoned monastery, but it is protected by Barrier."

"It is said that there is an autobiography left behind by the hero Himmel inside."

"The hero Himmel saved this town in my grandfather's generation."

"I've admired him since I was a child, and everyone in town wants to see his autobiography."

"So, I'd like to ask you to find it."

This request doesn't sound too difficult.

It also involves the hero Himmel.

Fern stood quietly behind Frieren, showing no sign of resistance.

After all, we've already been here for several months, so a little more time won't make a difference.

Frieren murmured softly, "Himmel's autobiography..."

Xierhai's request reminded her that Himmel had indeed mentioned losing her half-finished autobiography during her travels.

Himmel was quite disappointed when she discovered this.

I never expected to be in a place like that.

Frieren looked towards the center of Codoria Lake, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Yes, we'll take this commission."

Xierhai took out a Grimoire and asked, "Would this [Fishing Magic] book be acceptable as payment?"

"Make a deal!"

A wooden boat about ten meters long carried everyone toward the island in the middle of Codoria Lake.

At the edge of the wooden boat, Fern looked around with great curiosity, left and right.

Ultimately, their gaze settled on the lake surface, which was just a stone's throw away.

She reached out her hand and touched the lake surface; the icy-cold water brushed against her palm.

A smile involuntarily crept onto Fern's face.

Seeing this scene, Rienta a pang of emotion.

Even including his previous life, this could be considered his first time on a boat.

He had originally planned to use his Telekinesis to levitate in the air if he got seasick, in order to avoid embarrassing himself.

Fortunately, no seasickness or other unexpected situations occurred.

As soon as the wooden boats left the harbor, a series of enormous sailing ships appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Is that a fleet of ships? It really does look like they're at sea."

Stark gazed at the massive sailboat, which stretched for tens of meters in the distance, and sighed in admiration.

Upon hearing this, Xierhai explained, "That's right, the movement of people and supplies becomes exceptionally frequent at this time of year."

"Furthermore, recently there have been rumors circulating in the north about the discovery of a Golden Land where everything is made of gold."

"So now there are a lot of people who want to cross the lake."

A Golden Land where everything is made of gold?!

That sounds just like me!

Now that I know about this, then that so-called 'Golden Land' should rightfully belong to me!

Upon hearing this, Rienta looked at Xierhai with shining eyes.

He hadn't expected that before he could even finish exploring this lake that never freezes, news about the 'Golden Land' would surface again.

"Uncle Hill, is this news about the 'Golden Land' reliable?"

Xierhai smiled and replied softly, "Who knows?"

"Anyway, I've never heard of anyone ever reaching that place."

"It's probably just some people's fantasy."

He only heard this news from other crew members in the last few days.

However, whether the 'Golden Land' is real or fake, it has nothing to do with him.

The blizzard is over.

Just as he just said, there are now a lot of people who want to cross Codoria Lake.

Therefore, he has a lot to do.

There's no time to specifically inquire about 'Golden Land'.

Rienta and the others were very interested in the so-called 'Golden Land' and kept chatting with Xierhai.

Only Frieren frowned upon hearing the phrase "Golden Land where everything is made of gold."

In her entire life so far, she has only lost eleven times to mages whose Mana was lower than hers.

Most of them were human, but there were also four Demons.

The information that Xierhai provided happened to match the intelligence of one of the Demons.

Macht of the Golden Land, hailed as the strongest of the Seven Sages of Destruction.

Time slipped by slowly as Frieren pondered.

Half an hour later.

The wooden boat arrived at the island in the middle of Codoria Lake.

"Arrive."

Xierhai moored the ship at the edge of a dilapidated dock.

Seeing that there were no suitable places to dock, Rienta and the others simply used [Flight Magic] to fly everyone towards the island.

In the center of the island.

In front of the abandoned monastery.

Rienta stepped forward and inspected the Barrier surrounding the monastery.

Very weak.

And it seems to be getting weaker.

Even if they don't come, this Barrier won't last much longer.

Fern, who had recently been studying [Barrier Magic], stepped forward and examined it carefully before speaking:

"It doesn't seem to be a very powerful Barrier."

Frieren nodded and said softly, "After all, it's an old Barrier from decades ago."

Stark, who knew nothing of magic, focused his attention on the monastery itself.

Even in its abandoned state, one can still vaguely discern that this was once a magnificent monastery.

Why was such a magnificent monastery abandoned?

Xierhai already knew the monastery inside and out.

"It's said that the roof collapsed due to Magical Beast attack, and the monastery itself was also quite old."

Frieren suddenly realized, "I see, no wonder they rushed to set up such a Barrier."

"What's the meaning?"

Stark, adhering to the principle of asking questions when he didn't understand, looked at Frieren.

Frieren explained softly, "Because most monasteries keep ancient and precious books."

Fern remarked with emotion, "So it was to protect the books they couldn't take with them."

Rienta was secretly delighted.

There was an unexpected surprise.

You have to understand, no matter what world you're in.

Especially when it comes to extraordinary systems such as magic and cultivation.

In most parts of the world, the older something is, the more powerful it is.

Although he couldn't quite understand it, he chose to respect it.

Anyway, Xierhai's request was simply for Himmel's autobiography.

Those abandoned Grimoire should rightfully belong to him!

An ancient and precious Grimoire preserved in the monastery.

Your true master Rienta, is coming!

"Lady Frieren, shall I begin?"

Rienta's tone held a hint of anticipation as she looked at Frieren.

After Frieren nodded, Rienta placed her hand on the Barrier that enveloped the entire Abandoned Monastery.

An intricate Magic Array Pattern appeared.

"[Boundary-Breaking Magic]."

With Rienta's soft shout, the entire Barrier vanished like a bubble in the sunlight.