Chapter 285 The fog is coming


    “Am I back in time again?”


    After listening to the waiter''s words, Xia En also had such a question in his mind.


    But soon, he made a judgment.


    No, that’s not the case.


    ?Although the [Diamond Star] in this space is extremely new, the people on the ship look just like living humans.


    But this false sea and sky itself is the biggest loophole!


    ?In Xia En''s guess, this space, just like the original copy of the promotion ritual, is a limited "box garden world."


    In game terms.


    ?This ship [Diamond Star] is the entire scene in this space.


    The places farther away are all “ungenerated areas” that cannot be explored, and you may even encounter an “air wall”—a barrier in this space.


    As for the tourists and waiters on the ship, they are similar to the characters in the promotion copy and are NPCs in this scene.


    ?So, Xia En did not go back to the past, but just entered a historical flashback and strayed into a strange space.


    ?Thus giving a glimpse into a hidden corner of the past.


    However, although this space has many similarities with the fourth-level promotion ritual, there are also obvious differences.


    ?For example, Shane and Joey directly entered this space with their bodies.


    ??If they are fatally injured here, they might really die!


    It is not just a promotion failure like the promotion ritual.


    on the other hand.


    The promotion ritual at least told Xia En what his mission was, and he had a clear goal and direction.


    But right now, Xia En doesn''t know what he should do now.


    I don’t know what to do to leave this space.


    ?After thinking for a moment, Xia En asked the waiter a few more questions and got a preliminary understanding of the information about the [Diamond Star].


    According to the waiter.


    [Diamond Star] This trial voyage started from the Qingfeng Port in the Great Yan Kingdom, and traveled across several sea areas and passed through more than a dozen kingdoms on the southern continent. After arriving at the southernmost green port on the mainland, it returned on the same route. .


    At present, the [Diamond Star] has already embarked on its return journey and has entered the scope of the [Cold Sea].


    The distance from the destination, Dayan Kingdom, is not too far.


    “【Lengliehai】what..."


    Xia En turned his head and looked at the calm sea.


    The [Cold Sea] in the old era does not seem to be as cold as after the great flood.


    The sea breeze blowing from the sea is only slightly cool, like a cool autumn wind, which is completely within the acceptable range.


    ?Judging from the appearance alone, it is difficult to imagine that this would be the cold and murderous sea area of ????later generations.


    “Could it be that before the great flood came, the temperature of the [Cold Sea] was not as low as in later generations?”


    ??Xia En had a guess in his mind.


    After all, the Great Yan Kingdom was established in the far north. If the far north is really covered with glaciers and extremely cold like in later generations.


    The survival of ordinary civilians has become a problem. How can a huge kingdom be established?


    Thinking further, could the drop in temperature in the northern seas be related to the coming of a major flood?


    ? ? Putting away his complicated thoughts, Shane took Joey and the waiter to leave, and walked to the restaurant on the ship.


    The current situation is unclear.


    Instead of wandering around like a headless fly or going on a direct violent rampage, it is better to let nature take its course and play your own identity.


    Just like in some games, you have to follow the mission process before you can trigger important plots.


    …


    …


    Not long.


    Under the guidance of the waiter, Xia En and the two came to the restaurant in the cabin.


    After walking through the door, the sight in front of them surprised the two of them.


    ?The hall in front of you is extremely magnificent. The color is mainly dark and dark gold, with some deep red in between. It is a luxurious style favored by nobles.


    ?The walls are painted with large swaths of murals, with exquisite brushwork and delicate painting style. At first glance, they are the work of everyone.


    A gorgeous and exquisite chandelier hangs in the center of the restaurant, and a variety of accessories are displayed throughout the hall.


    ?The luxury of this restaurant alone is comparable to the royal palace in [Coral City] that Xia En had seen before.


    After all, Xia En has seen a lot of the world in several expeditions, so he is not too surprised.


    ??But Joey lives on the sea and has rarely seen such luxurious halls, so he couldn''t help but let out a small exclamation.


    ?This low cry immediately attracted the attention of many people in the restaurant.


    Some people’s eyes unconsciously reveal a look of disdain.


    But when they saw Xia En, they suppressed their disdain.


    ??Mutter chatter resounded from the crowd.


    "I heard that His Highness Xia En''s wife is the daughter of a commoner. Now it seems that it is indeed the case..."


    “Hush, be silent.”


    At this point, looking at the people in the restaurant, Xia En finally realized the source of his previous strange feeling.


    On this ship, except for the waiters and the sailors responsible for the operation of the ship, there are all people with gorgeous clothes and high status.


    ?Looks like he is either a noble or a businessman.


    There were no ordinary civilians among them, not even one!


    ?This discovery made Xia En frown slightly.


    From a rational analysis, the [Diamond Star] is still in the trial voyage stage. Only wealthy nobles and businessmen can board the ship. It is barely understandable to participate in this trial.


    But the problem is...


    [Diamond Star] was originally positioned as the "Noah''s Ark" that left the spark of civilization to mankind.


    However, there were no civilians on such a ship.


    Instead, there are luxurious restaurants, gorgeous murals, and men and women in the upper class of society.


    Could it be that only nobles and businessmen are human beings?


    ?Thinking of this, Xia En felt a little depressed for no reason.


    The world is equal.


    But there are always some people who are more equal than others.


    ?But at this time, Xia En also discovered that the character he was playing seemed to be a prince of a certain kingdom.


    Even among the many nobles in the restaurant, he is considered to have a higher status.


    The respectful eyes and humble demeanor of some nobles are proof of this.


    After hearing the whispers of some people in the restaurant, Joey''s body was obviously a little stiff, and he wanted to lower his head to avoid the eyes filled with various emotions.


    In fact, Joey has always had a bit of inferiority deep down in his heart.


    This is related to her childhood experience.


    Even with Xia En''s help, most of this inferiority complex has been eliminated, and she has gradually become cheerful and sunny.


    ?But at this moment, the gazes of these nobles were like arrows, piercing the most vulnerable part of Joy''s heart, as if bringing her back to the days when she was despised, despised, and expelled.


    At this time.


    “Joy, raise your head.”


    ?Xia En’s gentle and powerful voice sounded in the girl’s ears.


    "Don''t pay attention to their words. You are my wife now. They are the ones who should feel inferior."


    "...Yes." Joey''s expression gradually changed, and she said to herself.


    “There’s nothing to be afraid of, Joey!”


    There was no need for her to feel inferior to these strangers. Besides, she still had Mr. Captain by her side.


    but…


    wife?


    Hearing this title from Xia En''s mouth, the girl''s pretty face heated up slightly, as if there was a deer jumping in her heart.


    It is obviously a simple word, but why does it sound so joyful?


    ??Had it not been in the public eye, she might have even hummed with joy.


    ??Joy suppressed the excitement in his heart, raised his pointed chin, and looked around at the people in the restaurant.


    After awakening the siren bloodline for so long, Joey is now very beautiful.


    Coupled with this gorgeous purple dress, when the cold emotions are revealed in those red eyes, it will undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on people.


    ?Those people who were swept by her gaze couldn''t help but feel ashamed of themselves, and fell silent one by one.


    ?Shaan shook Joey''s little hand encouragingly and led her forward.


    ?Perhaps it’s Joey’s eyes that make her look uneasy, or maybe it’s Xia En’s identity that makes everyone feel fearful.


    ??Anyway, after that, the whispers nearby stopped.


    ?People averted their eyes one after another and stopped criticizing him.


    ?At this time, Xia En’s attention was focused on other parts of the restaurant.


    He found that there were many exquisite foods on the restaurant table, with the styles of different kingdoms, showing the status of the upper class.


    Obviously, not only is there no shortage of food on the Diamond Star, but it is extremely abundant.


    ?However, Xia En did not plan to eat in the restaurant.


    —This space is full of weirdness. Who knows what will happen if you eat these foods.


    Soon, a fat middle-aged man noticed Xia En''s arrival.


    ?He quickly stood up, walked to Xia En, and said hello respectfully.


    “Good day, Your Highness Xia En.”


    ??Xia En looked at the middle-aged man and found that he was wearing a special uniform and his identity seemed to be different from other people in the restaurant.


    "…Who are you?"


    ?Seeing that Xia En didn''t recognize him, the middle-aged man didn''t take it seriously. Instead, he said with a smile.


    “I am the captain of the Diamond Star, Luther.”


    “We met when we boarded the ship.”


    ?Shaan raised his eyebrows and murmured: "The captain of the [Diamond Star]?"


    ?He looked at the fat man in front of him who had a sneer on his face and his eyes were almost squeezed into slits by the fat, and his expression couldn''t help but feel a little weird.


    Because the name "Diamond Star" is so resounding, it has even been widely circulated in the Seven Seas in later generations.


    So, in Xia En''s original expectation, the captain of this ship should be a heroic, brave and extremely capable man.


    ??But the Luther who appeared in front of him now undoubtedly crushed this expectation to pieces.


    Perceive it from the breath.


    Luther''s strength does not seem to be weak, perhaps much stronger than Shane''s.


    But his greasy face and flattering temperament completely destroyed the image of the strong man.


    certainly.


    ?Shane is not the kind of person to judge people by their appearance. Maybe Luther deliberately used this image to hide his clumsiness?


    He did not despise Luther because of this, but casually chatted with the captain.


    Soon, Sean discovered that Captain Luther was by no means a useless fool.


    When talking about the customs, special delicacies of each kingdom, and even famous figures on the continent, Luther was able to speak eloquently and eloquently.


    When facing other nobles, Luther can also find the most suitable attitude to talk to.


    ?This kind of long-sleeved dance method is a skill in itself!


    But let’s be honest.


    ?This captain gave Xia En the feeling that he was more like a social butterfly in the upper class, rather than someone who could be entrusted with such an important task as a captain.


    ?Thinking of this, Xia En felt inexplicably uneasy.


    After all, the style of a ship’s crew can also be seen in the captain.


    Even the captain looks like this, and most of the other crew members will be a little unreliable.


    ??Moreover, ever since he woke up in the room, Xia En has always had an ominous premonition in his heart.


    It seems like something bad is about to happen!


    This premonition is getting stronger as time goes by.


    ?However, Xia En didn’t know where this premonition came from.


    “Speaking of Qingfeng Port in Dayan Kingdom, we have to mention one of their local specialties...”


    Just when Luther was happily introducing to Shane the special delicacies at the end of the trip.


    Suddenly, there was an exclamation from a corner of the restaurant.


    “Fog! It’s foggy!”


    "…Um?"


    Hearing the exclamation, Luther walked to the window, looked out, and then whispered.


    “It’s really foggy...it’s strange. Judging from the weather these days, it should be sunny.”


    Xia En''s expression suddenly changed, and he lowered his head to look at Joey beside him.


    The two of them looked at each other and could see the uncertainty in each other''s eyes.


    The foggy weather may be just an accidental event for the people on the ship.


    But for them, it is not the same thing.


    Don’t forget, before they entered this strange space, they were in the [Misty Sea].


    Furthermore, according to rumors circulating at sea, the [Diamond Star]... was lost in a fog!


    ?Shaan also looked out the window.


    I saw that the fluctuating mist gradually formed on the sea surface, quietly wrapping the [Diamond Star] in it.


    ?Moreover, the white fog is getting thicker visibly to the naked eye.


    Causes surrounding visibility to decrease rapidly.


    It was as if a giant beast made of mist had swallowed the ship into its belly.


    ?Such a strange and turbulent fog naturally surprised some passengers on the ship.


    ??But Shane found that not many people were panicked about this, let alone fear.


    Seemingly seeing Xia En''s strange mood, Luther comforted him.


    “Your Highness Xia En, don’t worry.”


    “[Diamond Star] is the best!”


    Luther''s tone was quite proud: "We have experienced three major storms and a tsunami before, and they all passed through it safely."


    ?Shaan really wanted to tell him that the fog was different this time, but even if he told him, Luther wouldn''t believe it.


    Xia En just reminded him softly: "It''s better to be cautious."


    Luther was obviously disapproving and said with a smile.


    “Your Highness Xia En, there’s really no need to worry!”


    “It’s just fog, what impact can it have on the [Diamond Star]?”


    ?However, he had just finished speaking.


    A muffled sound of "boom".


    ??There was a faint roar like an explosion from deep in the cabin of this big ship!


    (End of this chapter)