Chapter 252 - 250 Refined Gold Weapons are Unworthy
Having spells but lacking mana—this could be resolved easily with a bit of time, though that "bit of time" might mean years, decades, or even centuries.
As for the issue of money: if there’s plenty, spend plenty; if there’s little, spend little. The Elves compensated him with 100,000 Gold Coins, and the plunder from Moon Bay was another massive haul, enough for him to purchase equipment. As for upgrading the Volcanic Island... possessing treasure invites trouble; with his current strength, it’s unwise to make overly extravagant modifications. The already favorable location was sufficient.
Leon, born with a large heart, quickly figured things out and decided not to linger at Moon Bay any longer.
Leon was certain that Andrea lacked the courage to embezzle his wealth—not even a fleeting thought of it.
What truly worried him was the possibility of encountering something like a Dragon Turtle, Kraken, or Leviathan midway, not to mention the ever-present Sahuagin pirates on the vast seas. Usually hiding beneath the waves, there’s no telling when they’d suddenly emerge, oftentimes taking human form to pose as pirate captains, shouting commands for no real reason.
"Why is our sailing speed so slow? I don’t recall it being this sluggish on the way here," Leon asked. If not essential, Leon wasn’t particularly fond of overthinking things.
"On the way here, we were traveling with an empty ship. Now we’re fully loaded, so naturally, our speed is slower," Andrea responded with a forced smile. "In fact, I think the slower, the better—it means we’ve gained that much more."
Dragon Turtles are rare in number, dispersed across the expansive sea, and barely seen.
Krakens typically dwell in the black depths of the abyss, while Leviathans, being elemental beings, primarily remain in the Water Element Plane. Finding one would be a near-impossible endeavor requiring sinister rituals conducted by Cultists.
Sahuagins, on the other hand, are quite common. As a particularly predatory fish-like race, their targets range from the dark abysses of the ocean to creatures in shallower waters and along the shorelines.
The issue lies with Sahuagin pirates being surprisingly intelligent. Spotting merchant ships, they might launch an attack, but when encountering pirate vessels, they generally avoid clashing with fellow predators. Pirate ships are packed with combat personnel, and even if they manage a victory, the costs would often outweigh the gains.