Chapter 171
“Building connections? You mean with Mermaids and Sea Mermen?”
Leon was reminded of the original owner of the Neptune Greatsword. He frowned and asked, “I’m just a farmer living on land. What’s the point of making friends with Mermaids and Sea Mermen?”
“Are you sure you’ll never set foot on the ocean in this lifetime?” Linus countered.
“Not sure.” Leon shook his head. If there was ever a chance to visit Ginger Island, he’d definitely go.
“Exactly. The ocean is home to many races, but Mermaids hold an unquestionably high position among them. If you have ties with them, you won’t need to worry about running into danger when you sail.” Linus explained patiently.
“But I doubt this Neptune Greatsword is enough to earn that kind of favor. After all, it’s just a weapon. Rare, sure, but it’s not one of a kind.” Leon drove the sword’s blade into the soil and made a dry remark.
“It’s not about the sword. It’s about the Shadow Assassin who was killed.” Linus reached out and tapped the Neptune Greatsword from a distance.
The blade began to tremble. Along with the vibration came an ethereal, sorrow-filled melody.
“An ownerless Neptune Greatsword almost always means its wielder has passed away. Every Mermaid warrior who carries one lives by the creed ‘As long as the sword remains, so do I,’ never letting it out of reach. So, if a Shadow Assassin got their hands on this blade, what do you think happened to its original Mermaid wielder?”