White Star Family

—Leaving the Mermaid Island.

— Embarking on a new journey to find love.

The mission requirements in "The Bitter Journey of Love" can be summarized in just two lines of text from beginning to end.

The former needs no further explanation.

After all, they had already set foot on the City of a Thousand Sails, along with their boat.

The only thing that could cause the task to fail is this last sentence.

"Re-embarking on the journey to find love..."

As Linsey.

Anthony was still expressing his gratitude to Wala Wala.

For all the crew members, the time that Wala Wala desperately bought was undoubtedly the key to their successful escape.

Everyone knew how kind the girl had been to him.

Just then, Linsey interjected, "Anthony, are you going to find your lover?"

Anthony scratched his head sheepishly. "Well... actually, as soon as I got off the ship, I wanted to go find Nana."

"But this city is too big, completely different from the small island I live on, and I don't know how to search for it."

Wala Wala placed his hand on his chest and said enthusiastically:

"Let me take you there!"

"A district of the City of a Thousand Sails is equivalent to a megacity in other worlds. It's not easy for newcomers to quickly find a place to stay here."

Anthony quickly waved his hand. "How can I do that? This is clearly my private matter. I'm sorry to trouble you any further!"

Wala Wala replied with a laugh:

"How can you call it troublesome?"

"The Red Sea Kraken you summoned was the biggest helper in dragging us out of Mermaid Island."

"Now that you're in trouble, it's only right that we help you out!"

Upon hearing this...

Linsey, who was still looking at the Task Bar, naturally chimed in, "Anthony, don't be shy at a time like this."

"We are friends who escaped from Mermaid Island together. Why should we refuse to help each other when we can?"

Anthony's eyes were filled with emotion, and he nodded vigorously. "Okay, I understand."

"Thank you so much, I really..."

Anthony choked up a little.

He was originally despised and rejected by his lover's family, and came to the City of a Thousand Sails under tremendous pressure.

I'm naturally touched to have met such a warm-hearted friend.

Wala Wala then said with a smile:

"Accepting help, that's fine! Now... well, if I'm going to see my sweetheart, I should get some rest tonight, dress up, and set off tomorrow?"

Anthony naturally wouldn't refuse. "See you tomorrow morning!"

"..."

We agreed to set off together tomorrow morning.

Linsey and Wala Wala entered the manor and were assigned a room by the staff.

They walked together into the room, which was a well-equipped suite.

Wala Wala rushed straight to the balcony, opened the window and looked outside, unusually complaining, "This space is spacious enough."

"But the only downside is that you can't get any real sun."

"Linsey, I also have a studio here. Shall I take you to see it sometime?"

Linsey countered, "Since you have a house, why don't you go home to live?"

Wala Wala looked at Linsey and became awkward. "My place is, after all, a studio. If two people want to live there, the space will definitely be a bit cramped."

"And..." the girl's voice trailed off, "And I don't want you to have a bad impression of my room either."

Linsey waved her hand dismissively. "There's no need for that."

"I'm only in the City of a Thousand Sails to use the Teleportation Array array for a short stay; I won't be staying for long."

Wala Wala recalled their first conversation on Cato Island: "Linsey, I remember you were going to the City of Law?"

"You're not going there to save the world from war, are you?"

Linsey shook her head:

"My hometown is there, but my family and home are now missing."

"Whether it's revenge or self-salvation—getting home and seeing the truth for myself is my top priority."

Upon hearing Linsey's explanation, Wala Wala's eyes darkened.

The girl went back to her room, jumped onto the bed, and sprawled out in a starfish shape. "My hometown..."

"If I had to name my hometown, it would be Black Tide Island."

"That place has been completely torn apart by the Art Association. Perhaps we can find a trace of our hometown's colors in the paint that sank to the bottom of the sea?"

"..."

Linsey was speechless for a moment.

Most people feel homesick, but according to Wala Wala, her hometown is a haven for Fallen Artist who make counterfeits.

"Linsey, let's play!"

Just then, Wala Wala jumped out of bed and enthusiastically invited Linsey, "I don't need to recuperate anymore!"

"If you don't meet my needs today, don't even think about getting a proper rest!"

"..."

Early the next morning.

After a whole night of fussing Linsey and Wala Wala finished breakfast and went to their appointment on time.

Anthony was waiting for them at the entrance of the manor.

The three of them walked together, stepping out of the painted space and returning to the sunny Purple District Street.

"The weather in the City of a Thousand Sails is sunny for most of the year."

"The place we're going to isn't exactly close, so you'd better bring plenty of water. If you're worried about the sun, you should also buy a parasol—by the way, I heard that craftsmen have developed a sunscreen cream. If you're interested, you can buy some and try it out..."

Along the way, Wala Wala introduced life in the City of a Thousand Sails in great detail.

After walking for a while, he didn't forget to explain the division of the city, "The Purple District where we live is due west, and it's full of artists who are good at creating art; as for the Kuwait Family you're going to, they are Lineage that makes a living by appraising art, and they live in the Azure District in the southeast."

The three of them walked counterclockwise through the city.

Walking from due west to southwest, you'll find the Blue District, where performers gather, with various theaters and concert halls frequently seen.

As you travel across the city, you see vast stretches of urban areas where magnificent theaters and splendid meeting venues have been built.

The houses meant for living in can only be attached to the interior of these buildings.

Apart from essential living facilities, there are almost no independent residential areas to be seen on the streets.

However, if you continue eastward, you will arrive at the Azure District, where connoisseurs and other people gather.

The city's style gradually moved away from the luxury of the Blue District and Purple District.

The buildings in the Azure District are quite normal.

Or it's clear that a professional designer has planned it.

Markets, residential areas, water and land parks... these living facilities are distributed in an orderly manner.

Inside each household, you can occasionally see a small, independent dock and a terrace with a parasol, exuding a sense of tranquility.

"The housing prices here are really high!"

Wala Wala introduced to the two people behind her, "Art connoisseurs, relatives of diplomatic personnel, Lineage with long histories, and wealthy immigrants to the City of a Thousand Sails all like to settle in the Azure District."

"The Kuwait Family is quite well-known here."

With that, Wala Wala led Anthony to their destination.

Lineage with Seventh Stage powerhouse in charge is naturally not short of money.

They occupied a piece of real land in the city, a luxurious estate that could only be placed in Painting Space, like a guesthouse.

Passersby and boat passengers often cast respectful glances their way through the area.

"..."

"Then... I'll go!"

When Anthony saw the manor in front of him, he swallowed hard, mustered his courage, and went up to knock on the door.

The Kuwait Family did not turn him away.

After Anthony went inside, Linsey and Wala Wala waited at the door.

In her spare time, Linsey also observed her surroundings.

As a result, he noticed a peculiar detail on the house number in the Kuwait Family.

Although the house numbers in the Azure District vary in shape and design, they all maintain a predominantly blue color scheme.

However, the Kuwait Family.

In addition to the aesthetically pleasing wave and sea monster design, it is also engraved with a very eye-catching white Heptagram.

"Oh?"

Wala Wala noticed Linsey's gaze.

The girl patted Linsey on the shoulder and immediately began explaining the key points on the doorplate:

"Linsey, this is called the White Star Imprint."

Lineage that have produced Eighth Stage awakener, either currently or in their ancestors' history, can have a white Heptagram engraved next to their family crest.

"In the City of a Thousand Sails, the White Star Family is a very prestigious title!"