Taking the Mafia to the Magic World

Chapter 1043  End of the Journey to Amae

After successfully escaping from the group of fish men who had pursued them earlier, Nan's crew traveled for months, exploring the difficulties and opportunities present in the Sea of Stars.

Fortunately for the group, the journey ahead turned out to be fruitful and with dangers not as terrible as those at the beginning of the journey, bringing them to the end of the route to Amae after long months at sea.

Some members of the group who were about to advance to the 8th stage entered the 1-Star of the Grand Magus stage during this period. One of them was Rex, who finally woke up from his hibernation to join the group on the last leg of the journey.

Larissa remained at the same level as before, but was now much richer, given the looting and collecting they had done over the last few months.

Now the entire group was becoming less concerned about the dangers of the journey to Amae and thinking more about what they would do once they reached the island.

Amae was experiencing an unstable situation, which would immediately affect Fairy Nan's group and, regardless of Vicente and Larissa's position, they would face, to some grade, the effects of the conflict on the island. That's what the group, including Vicente, were thinking at the start of their last remaining week's journey to Amae!

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The sun hung high in a cloudless sky, its warmth caressing the waves of the Sea of Stars with deceptive gentleness. It was the kind of day that typically beckoned sailors to the deck, to bask in the golden light and breathe in the salty air. The weather seemed to whisper promises of peace and tranquility, a siren song of relaxation that could lull even the most vigilant in a false sense of security.

But Nan's crew would not be fooled by the attractive signs of this dangerous Sea of Stars. They were only a week away from their destination, but the dangers on the way were still real. With one day left to enter the territorial sea of Amae, they could still suffer if they weren't careful.

The ship continued sailing completely enclosed, with its crew in position, a few members of the group resting, or studying their possibilities.

Vicente was working in a training room, using his forging skills to produce some items.

He continued to study and develop his skills in jousting and medicine, as well as meditating whenever he found the space. But he didn't do much of that over the months of travel. Dangers constantly appeared to annoy him and distract his attention.

At most, Vicente had managed to seize quick opportunities at specific moments and get minutes weeks into his professions.

But he was confident that within a short time of landing in Amae, he would have achieved what was necessary to be recognized as an Eighth Class Blacksmith and Healer.

As for his cultivation, he was on the road to the 2-Star level, with the aim of advancing to that level before leaving the island on the next phase of his journey.

This was a different goal from Larissa's, for example, who only intended to reach the 8th stage and get her eighth pentagram before leaving the island with her fellow sect member.

She was also a Blacksmith, so she was constantly chatting or observing Vicente's work, which is why she was there with him at the moment.

"Nan said that the blacksmiths of Amae are very different from those of Light Cay. Instead of relying on artificial methods to build stronger artifacts, her people's blacksmiths take a more spiritual and magical approach to forging. That's more like the method of Concordia, the place I came from." She said with an excited look at him.

Vicente understands Larissa's feeling. He was also looking forward to seeing alternative forging methods in Anicane, which could contribute to his growth as a magician.

"Don't worry, we won't be on Amae long, but we'll make the most of the island before we leave. That includes a visit to the groups of Eighth Class Blacksmiths on the island."

While they were talking, the ship suddenly seemed to hit an iceberg, causing the entire structure to move, while warning signals went off in every metal compartment of the vessel.

Vicente and Larissa were knocked off balance, with her slamming her face against one of his shoulders, while he was almost knocked backwards. But with his agile reflexes, Vice avoided the fall, while Prisiche informed him of what was happening.

'We're under attack, master. A high level 8th stage sea serpent is attacking the ship as we speak,' said the artificial intelligence in Vicente's mind, causing him to promptly change his expression.

Larissa went to apologize to her ally, when she saw the pale expression growing on Liam's face.

Before he left her, Larissa knew he was going to disappear and prepared herself to lose his support.

Liam traveled off the ship in a few moments, coming face to face with the actual situation of their group. An immense snake, as big as their own ship, was enveloping this vehicle, while its head faced the front of the vehicle, protected by magical barriers.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Vicente appeared below the defenses, fully aware that his group couldn't withstand this enemy's onslaught.

"Who I am doesn't matter," said the powerful voice of the sea serpent, showing an unusual willingness to speak in front of his prey.

But he had been hired to do this and did not fail to inform his victims of why they were going to die.

"I'm here on behalf of the group of fish men you directed to calamity. Some of them survived and paid me to eliminate you. Now, enjoy your last moments before the end."

As the serpent made its strange speech resound in the ears and minds of each of the travelers on that ship, it opened its enormous mouth, revealing the pink interior of its dark blue body.

Its large inoculating teeth were eye-catching, but they soon disappeared as a green ball of energy appeared in front of it, capable of blinding even the star in the sky behind its position for an instant.

An extremely strong corrosive power emanated from that creature's ability, making everyone, including Vicente, see that they would not escape before a decisive attack from this creature.

"Die!" It said before attacking!