Chapter 171: Voyage (2)
“Set sail!”
With preparations complete, the ship began its journey toward the open sea, watched anxiously by the lord.
Baker gazed in wonder at the waves parting around the vessel. Aquaz, too, seemed slightly fascinated, perhaps because she'd never been aboard such a large ship.
Ketal stood on the deck, happily savoring the sea breeze. He was finally sailing into an ocean inside a fantasy world—a thrilling fact that filled him with satisfaction.
“How long will it take?” he asked Valkran.
“The wind is favorable, and the sea is calm. There are no signs of storms either. Considering the distance to the City of Merfolk it should take roughly a week.”
“One week? That sounds quick enough.”
“But the ocean is unpredictable,” Valkran warned. Sailors traditionally enjoyed extravagant meals before setting sail, treating each voyage as though it could be their last. “You never know what might happen at sea. It's always wise to double your estimates.”
Ketal nodded thoughtfully.
“Steady winds!” a sailor shouted.
“The sea remains calm!” another reported.
“Excellent! Raise the second sail!” Valkran ordered.