Alliance (Part 1)

Gentle ripples stirred across the sea as a warship advanced over the waves.

Golden sunlight shone upon the water, while the crisp, melodious cries of seabirds drifted softly past their ears. The azure sea resembled the sky so closely that, from afar, water and heaven seemed to merge into one.

"The scenery's nice, isn't it?" Having once heard Aivisi mention that she liked islands, Romon turned back and asked softly.

At this moment, the two of them, along with several sailors, had already left Gold and Silver Island and were heading for the island intended as a gift for Count Xiusenya. As the warship continued onward, the island ahead gradually expanded from a tiny black dot into a beautiful island.

"Yes, the sea is beautiful. The island ahead seems even more beautiful," Aivisi said with heartfelt admiration.

She belonged to nature. The clear sea breeze swept past her, making her narrow her eyes comfortably. This pure feeling of nature intoxicated her. Long ago, it was for this very reason that she had become a Druid, a messenger linked with nature.

Time passed quickly. Under the warship's full-speed charge, the short journey at sea soon brought them to their destination.

The sun gradually rose from the distant clouds to hang above their heads. The ripples stirred up by the warship trembled faintly before drifting farther and farther away.

"We've reached the island. Oh, from now on, our dealings will take place on Gold and Silver Island. That will avoid many problems." Seeing Aivisi's gaze wander as though she were thinking of something, Romon softly reminded her from beside her.

This trip was meant to hand over ten tons of grain to Aivisi without delay.

Ten tons was not much, but it was a start. Besides, after the Demon Calamity, grain had