Chapter 8 Bright Lantern Island
After several days of sailing, the ship arrived at a transit island for renovation.
The winding sea is surging undercurrents and the sea conditions are complex, so even hardwood-made ships are difficult to cross at one time. Therefore, many islands in the sea have become transit stations for these ships to be docked and repaired.
Over time, these islands have developed towns, providing various services to the ships coming and going, and even forming a complete industrial chain, becoming the greatest comfort in the boring sailors' careers.
The giant whale-class ship generally does not need such decoration due to its terrifying body shape and excellent performance. However, due to the attack of Kulakken, the ship Zhao Qiankun was riding was damaged in many places, and it may be hidden dangers if he forced his sailing, so he temporarily decided to dock and repair it on a relatively prosperous transit island to check for damage to the hull.
Mingdeng Island is an island about 1,600 kilometers away from the West Pole Coast. It is also the largest and most prosperous transit station among the routes. Generally, when you get here, it means that you have passed half of the flight, which is a great excitement for passengers who are beginning to get tired of life on the sea.
The origin of the name of the Beacon is not only because it is like a beacon on a long route, illuminating the direction of the ship, but more importantly, there is a whole winding sea, the highest and most dazzling lighthouse here!
On the northernmost part of Mingdeng Town, there is a natural bay. Along the bay, it is the only town on the island, Mingdeng Town. In a corner of the bay, there is a magical lighthouse nearly a hundred meters high above a towering cliff!
What is the concept of 100 meters?
If we count it with modern skyscrapers on the earth, it is about thirty stories. The only buildings that can reach this height in ancient times are probably the pyramids of Egypt...
Although there are many solid materials in this world that are better than the earth, and buildings that are 100 meters high are not uncommon, most of them have strong financial support, such as the Star Hall, the Tower of Judgment, and some huge statues...
But what is the virtue of Mingdeng Town, such a transit port, to build a 100-meter-high lighthouse?
When Zhao Qiankun had only heard of the legend, he was also confused, but after seeing the real thing, he felt relieved.
This lighthouse is not as majestic as imagined. On the contrary, it is very slender, with only five or six people holding each other's thickness, extending to a hundred meters high before blooming a top of the tower like a flower.
That's right, the lighthouse of Mingdeng Town is also called the tulip of the winding sea because its appearance is too similar to a huge tulip blooming on a turtle collar.
The only explanation for being able to stand on the coast with such an unreasonable shape for a hundred years is magic!
"I heard that this lighthouse was built by a magician who was swept here by a sea current!" Seeing Zhao Qiankun's surprised expression, Isabella came over and answered kindly for him: "It is said that a hundred years ago, a magician died on a boat on a sea. He relied on his magic to capture a wreckage and drifted to this island. At that time, Mingdeng Island did not have its current name, and the small town on the island was also very inconspicuous. There was a lighthouse on the cliff shore, but it was just a small lighthouse that was more than ten meters high and inconspicuous..."
"However, it was this little lighthouse that gave him fingerprints when the mage was most desperate, allowing him to climb to the shore with all his strength. In order to be grateful and to commemorate his death in the disaster, the mage invested to rebuild the lighthouse. Not only did it use a lot of magic materials, but it also engraved a powerful magic array at the bottom of the lighthouse, so that the lighthouse can automatically absorb the surrounding elements and emit light without stopping..."
"The mage named the lighthouse tulip in order to commemorate his lover who was far away from his hometown, because his lover's favorite flower is tulip... After the lighthouse stood up, the island gradually flourished. People gave it a name for the beacon, but no one knew the real name of the mage..."
After saying that, Isabella tweaked her hair: "How is it? This is a very romantic story, right?"
Zhao Qiankun smiled slightly: "Do you want to hear my version?"
"Oh? Do you know the legend of the island of Beacon, too?" Isabella was aroused of curiosity.
Zhao Qiankun laughed and said, "In order to improve the maritime trade route between the East and West Continents, the Ilion Empire and the King of Zhenxi on the West Pole Coast... Perhaps there are Shangguan families in the primitive continents. They plan to choose a marking point on the sea as a transit. After calculation, this small island, whether it is geographical, environment, or size, is the best choice, so several investors have invested in building this island into the most prosperous place in the winding sea, and have also invited many magicians to build a super lighthouse that is tall and bright, and can be seen hundreds of kilometers away!"
"Is this what you heard?" Isabella raised an eyebrow.
"No..." Zhao Qiankun shook his head: "I guessed it all..."
"What! Not romantic at all!" Isabella protested against Zhao Qiankun's story... maybe not even called a story.
"What I said may not be romantic, but it should be more in line with the facts..." Zhao Qiankun smiled: "The never-ending magic light of this lighthouse cannot be created by just drawing a magic circle. Moreover, this lighthouse can be built so tall and slender, and ordinary materials must not work. Most of them have enchanted light spells... In order to fight against the storm, there should be solidification spells, wind-fixing spells, etc.... This is simply a perfect crystallization of magic wisdom. Not to mention, is this a mage able to build? Even if it is true, it can build such a wonder by one's own strength, this mage should be at the top level in terms of strength and financial resources. If it is not a legend, at least a great magician! Do you think that a master of this level will be so embarrassed by the wind and waves?"
"What a disappointing interpretation..." Isabella spread her hands and suddenly had an idea: "You think, would that legendary mage also encounter a monster of the level of Kuraken?"
"This possibility is not ruled out..." Zhao Qiankun touched his chin: "Then do you think I want to repair something here too? After all, I am quite rich..." Zhao Qiankun remembered the business and foundation that was about to emerge under his name.
"It depends on your awareness!" Isabella smiled slightly: "The boat is going to rest here for two days. Should you go to the town to have fun? As the largest transit island, it is called a paradise for seafarers, and there are all kinds of entertainment venues!"
"Are we alone?" Zhao Qiankun couldn't help but show off at the invitation of the beauty.
"I want to do it if I have the chance!" Isabella smiled slightly helplessly: "But my beast trainer may not agree..." As she said that, she pointed behind her.
Chapter completed!