Chapter 400: Welcome to Catal Island
Chapter 400: Welcome to Catal Island
Wouldn't drawing a Teleportation Array on sandy soil damage its structure due to the soft foundation?
This was the first question that popped into Lindsey's mind.
But when he looked down, he understood why such a setup was chosen.
Unlike the Teleportation Arrays in Horizon City or White City, the Seven Seas Alliance's Teleportation Array wasn't embedded in the ground. Instead, a crimson fluid was used to draw lines in the sand.
This fluid was soft yet retained its shape, maintaining a relatively fixed position without seeping into the sand or being eroded by rainwater, thus serving as the foundation for the Teleportation Array.
Definitely an advanced material!
"..."
"This must be the financial might of the world capital."
Lindsey sighed, turned to look around, and froze again.
Besides the other travelers who arrived with him, he could see the vast ocean in the distance.
He inhaled the sea breeze, which carried a faint sweetness and felt refreshing on his face.
"Hey, gentlemen! Head to the big coconut palm tree over there for registration!"
A man's voice echoed outside the Teleportation Array.
Lindsey followed the direction and saw a man lying on a wooden beach chair under three palm trees.
This guy must be the local staff maintaining the Teleportation Array, but at the moment, he was wearing only a pair of shorts, looking like a vacationer splashing in the water on the Hawaiian Islands.
"This is like a beach vacation."
"By the way, do sunglasses have any potential in this world?"
Lindsey's mind suddenly wandered to various things.
Following the other travelers, he headed towards the big coconut palm tree.
The staff member on duty was no less relaxed than the man under the palm tree.
She was a maiden wearing a loose-fitting cloak, and next to the lonely desk in front of her was a violin.
To prevent coconuts from falling directly from the tree, she held a large umbrella with an alloy frame.
The umbrella, desk, person, and instrument were all that was there.
At this moment, the maiden was reviewing the visitors one by one, her attitude indifferent and careless:
"Hello, next."
"Welcome to Catal Island, next."
"Awakened one, do you play any instruments? No? Next."
During her work, her gaze frequently drifted to the violin on the desk, revealing a hint of longing.
Compared to her work, she obviously preferred her instrument.
Soon, it was Lindsey's turn in line.
He handed over his records, and the maiden took a few extra glances before her expression became strange.
The way she looked at Lindsey was as if she had encountered a rare rural breed:
"Only two teleportation records?"
"Are you here in the Seven Seas Alliance to participate in the Arts Festival?"
Lindsey shook his head:
"I'm just transiting here on my way to other worlds."
"Tsk— You've come at the right time!" The maiden raised her eyebrows. "We just had an artist reach the eighth phase, and the whole world is celebrating. You're in for a treat!"
Naturally, Lindsey wasn't interested in the so-called Arts Festival:
"I'm just transiting here. May I ask..."
The maiden suddenly handed Lindsey's records back:
"Next."
"..."
This equal treatment fully demonstrated her fairness.
Lindsey didn't plan to cause trouble.
As there were others behind him, Lindsey stepped aside to let them complete their registration.
It was only after they finished that he approached to inquire.
The maiden decisively picked up her violin from the desk and played a cheerful and lively tune, as if celebrating the end of her work hours.
"Is this... Source Essence Skill?"
Lindsey could feel the power of the skill within the melody, allowing the performer's emotions to shine through!
"Miss, I'd like to apply for the next teleportation slot?"
Lindsey approached and asked.
The maiden sighed, putting down her beloved violin and giving Lindsey a speechless look:
"We only handle incoming requests, not outgoing ones."
"If you want to inquire about the teleportation array, you should ask the people in charge on other islands."
"I'm just an innocent violinist, how would I know about these things?"
Lindsey persisted:
"Then who should I ask..."
"How would I know? Figure it out yourself."
The maiden raised her violin from the desk and began playing again.
The tune shifted from cheerful to intensely sorrowful, as if complaining about Lindsey's interruption.
Lindsey was speechless and turned to leave.
But with his keen hearing, he detected the maiden's mutterings between the pauses in her music:
"Why should these country bumpkins get to enjoy the Arts Festival in Thousand Sails City?"
"Am I supposed to just sit here on this scorching hot beach?"
"..."
"I just wanted to inquire about the teleportation array..."
Lindsey was discouraged by the maiden's playing and had no choice but to run back to the teleportation array, seeking answers from the man lying under the palm tree.
But to his surprise, within half an hour, this man also disappeared without a trace, leaving only a trail of footsteps leading to the sea.
"..."
"Aren't you supposed to be staff?"
Lindsey couldn't help but feel amused and confused.
He understood that customs and behaviors varied across worlds, and people acted differently.
But the level of 'freedom' in the Seven Seas Alliance.
Clearly exceeded Lindsey's expectations.
Helpless, Lindsey skillfully opened the map, intending to find a green-marked person to inquire about the situation.
But before he could pinpoint a target, a pleasant voice sounded from behind:
"Friend, is this your first time in the Seven Seas Alliance?"
Lindsey turned to see a person with their chin and cheeks painted in various colors, wearing a half-mask, and dressed in a primitive-style grass skirt.
They looked like a savage from a horror story, but fortunately, their tone was friendly.
The map marker was also a friendly green.
Lindsey explained:
"I'm new here, and my stop in the Seven Seas Alliance is just a layover on my journey."
The uniquely styled maiden asked, "Where are you headed?"
"..."
After this response, the maiden fell silent.
If the civil war in Nine Bays City was a concern for the entire Forest Courtyard World, then the turmoil in the world capital, Law Capital, was an event that attracted universal attention.
Teleportation arrays directly to Law Capital were almost entirely shut down.
One could only travel to its surrounding worlds and then trek to that ancient city.
The maiden's curiosity grew.
What kind of person would venture to such a high-risk place during these times?
"A person with a story to tell!"
The maiden's expression showed understanding, and she promptly answered Lindsey's confusion:
"Coming to the Seven Seas Alliance to go to Law Capital is indeed the right choice."
"However, for specific details about using the teleportation array, you'll need to take a boat to Thousand Sails City and ask the staff on Yellow Finch Street."
(End of Chapter)
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