Chapter 432: Art Festival
Chapter 432: Art Festival
"Er... I might not have heard you clearly just now, could you repeat that please?"
"..."
"Yes, sir."
"Due to the upcoming Art Festival, the Teleportation System has already been scheduled for the next two weeks, and no additional teleportation requests will be accommodated."
"The Art Festival will last for a month in the city, and the situation will be the same as described above."
"After the Art Festival, to facilitate the departure of visitors, the closing work will also occupy the Teleportation System for about a week."
"At that time, your request for a niche teleportation route can be arranged."
"..."
Standing at the counter of the Teleportation System Office in the City of a Thousand Sails.
Lindsey felt his mind wander after hearing this.
The receptionist in front of him was smiling, but Lindsey's heart was filled with unease.
Two weeks, plus a month, and then another week.
That's almost two months!
"Aelina..."
"When you recommended the route to me, I didn't hear anything about an Art Festival."
Lindsey felt like crying.
Wah Wah Wah, standing next to him, smiled and pushed Lindsey aside, then spoke to the receptionist:
"In that case, tell us the route to the City of Law."
"At least we won't be confused when we use it later."
The receptionist explained professionally:
"Due to the war, the direct route to the City of Law has been closed."
"Now, you can only go to the nearest Swamp Plain Teleportation Point to the City of Law, cross one world, and then enter the City of Law."
Wah Wah Wah asked:
"What if we want to go to other world capitals now?"
The receptionist immediately understood Wah Wah Wah's intention.
Since the City of a Thousand Sails was inaccessible.
The customer in front of her intended to go to other world capitals to teleport in places undisturbed by the Art Festival.
She reminded them dutifully:
"The Teleportation Systems in other world capitals should be operating normally, but they may not necessarily be open to Swamp Plain."
"Personally, I suggest you both wait here a little longer."
"The Art Festival is approaching, and it's a rare occasion for the City of a Thousand Sails. It would be a shame to miss out on the festivities."
"..."
"It's okay, Wah Wah Wah, I can afford to wait for more than a month."
At this moment, Lindsey regained his composure and rejoined the conversation:
"Miss, please register us."
"After the Art Festival, there shouldn't be any other issues blocking teleportation, right?"
The receptionist smiled and replied:
"Of course, sir."
"I'll register you now, and I wish you a pleasant experience in the City of a Thousand Sails."
"..."
After all, the City of a Thousand Sails will be hosting important figures from other worlds.
The quality of the receptionists far exceeded those on Catal Island.
After completing the registration, Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah bid farewell and returned to the sunshine.
The architectural style of the Red Quarter was passionate and bold, but staring at it for too long could be visually tiring.
They took a quick tour and then jumped back onto their ship, slowly sailing towards the Purple Quarter.
About halfway through the journey, Lindsey finally spoke:
"When I arrived, the people on Catal Island told me that the Seven Seas Alliance had an Awakened who had advanced to the Seventh Stage, which was why they were holding the Art Festival."
He raised a doubt:
"In a world like this, there must be numerous Seventh Stage individuals."
"Is one person's advancement really worth celebrating for an entire month?"
Wah Wah Wah nodded, then shook her head:
"A regular Seventh Stage advancement certainly wouldn't warrant such a grand celebration."
"But, Lindsey, do you remember what I said before?"
"The Eighth Stage Artists of the City of a Thousand Sails usually prefer not to reveal their identities."
Lindsey realized:
"So this Seventh Stage advancement is just a cover story?"
Wah Wah Wah nodded in agreement, "Indeed, many people prefer to keep a low profile."
"But in the case of the Seven Seas Alliance, it's definitely worth celebrating. Hence, there's this grand display of a Seventh Stage promotion."
As she spoke, the girl's expression turned slightly expectant, "However, I've also heard that some artists don't hide their promotions."
"Those grand celebrations can even last an entire year!"
"It's just a pity that I may never get to experience it in my lifetime."
Lindsey muttered under his breath, "An Eighth Stage Awakened..."
They had traveled all the way from the remote outskirts.
Lindsey's adventure had its fair share of big and small incidents.
Among them were Dragon Beasts and organizers attempting to advance to the Eighth Stage.
But in the end, they all failed.
The Eighth Stage promotion seemed like a mirage, right before their eyes, yet always out of reach.
However, in Thousand Sails City, things were different.
Artists quietly succeeded in advancing without any fanfare.
If not for the city's preparations for a celebration, this achievement might have gone unnoticed.
"The World Capital, this is the difference in realm levels."
"..."
"Hey, sir, can you and your girlfriend stop for a moment?"
"It's best to keep the boat in position and wait a few minutes. This scene is just too perfect!"
A voice suddenly called out.
Lindsey turned to look, and on the stone bridge they had just passed under, there sat a painter in front of his easel.
He was looking down at the two of them on the boat.
A smile of appreciation and blessing adorned his face:
"Please."
"After I finish this painting, I can paint separate portraits of both of you!"
"..."
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah both lowered their heads simultaneously.
The painter's address to them left them speechless, but they silently cooperated with each other's painting requests.
...
That night.
Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah returned to the Painted Manor in the Purple Quarter.
They had been busy all day, and although physically tired, they were not exhausted.
After dinner, the two didn't bother with music and went straight to sleep.
The next morning.
The two got up and had breakfast.
The manor provided a rich variety of food.
In addition to the produce caught in the sea, Thousand Sails City also imported a large number of supplies from other worlds, ensuring all daily needs were met.
The level of prosperity was far beyond that of the previous worlds.
Lindsey ordered a sea yam.
It was a plant ingredient cultivated in seawater, with a soft and chewy texture and a sweet and salty taste.
Wah Wah Wah opted for a simpler choice, holding a fruit platter.
The two enjoyed their breakfast together.
Just then, a discordant voice suddenly came from the front.
"Is the person attacked by the mermaid here?"
"They're eating breakfast?"
"Great!"
A commotion erupted at the manor's entrance.
A few seconds later, five Awakened individuals with nervous expressions burst in, causing a ruckus in the dining hall.
However, they didn't disturb any ordinary crew members.
Instead, they headed straight for the dining table, surrounding Lindsey and Wah Wah Wah in the center.
The team leader looked at the two with contempt:
"Lindsey? Wah Wah Wah?"
"You two, did you visit Mr. Kuwait's house yesterday?"
Wah Wah Wah put down her cutlery and stood up, blocking Lindsey's path:
"Yes, I painted those paintings!"
"I don't recall Thousand Sails City suppressing artistic creations like this!"
"..."
"Artistic creations?"
The man's tone was perplexed, "I'm here because Mr. Kuwait's daughter went missing last night."
"You two are suspects, come with me!"
(End of Chapter)
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