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Storm Harbor, the ocean ferry port.
This is the southernmost point of the Empire, where countless cargo ships set sail, transporting the rich minerals of Farn County, as well as even more abundant furs, precious woods, and exotic plants to the Empire and beyond.
Wealth truly allows one to do as they please, prompting countless individuals to risk their lives venturing into Twilight Forest in search of unheard-of treasures... Some never return.
At this moment, a steel ferry docked at the shore was boarding passengers, clearly divided into two distinct groups.
One group consisted of elegantly dressed noblemen and women, Merchants, while the other comprised workers or ordinary merchants clad in coarse linen.
"Get up, Xiar, this is my first time on a ship! I never imagined it could be made so large from steel!" Erin exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at the massive vessel before her, momentarily feeling out of touch with the times.
"Yes, I've been on a few before. These types of ships have only been mass-produced in recent years," Xiar replied with a smile.
The large-scale use of machinery marked the beginning of the First Industrial Revolution. Steam trains, steamships, and large steelmaking factories sprang up like mushrooms after rain, transforming the world at an unprecedented pace.
Unfortunately, Farn County is far too remote; it takes a long time for various novelties to reach here, leaving them far behind places like the imperial capital—not to mention their destination, Morent.
The giant vessel they were currently aboard was built by the Morent shipyard—a colossal steamship weighing ten thousand tons that only made this journey once a month.
In comparison, the largest cargo ships produced by the Harrison Empire were nothing but small fry.
"The decayed and closed-off Empire would have been forced open by ironclad ships and powerful cannons in my past life... But alas, this is Totem World!" A sigh of lamentation surfaced in Xiar's heart.
In his previous life within the Flowering Family, they had endured a long period of backwardness and oppression. However, this world was entirely different. As long as one possessed top-tier Disaster Beasts, even the mightiest ironclads and cannons would be reduced to rubble!
In his memory of future scenes, there existed a colossal sea beast resembling an island that could easily create towering waves dozens of meters high. Such a giant vessel would stand no chance against an invincible fleet!
It was simply unreasonable; unless they developed super interstellar civilizations equipped with annihilation cannons or similar technology, no advancement could surpass that of totems.
"Sir, this is your reserved room. If you need anything, just pull this cord, and someone will come to assist you. We wish you a pleasant journey; your wonderful maritime adventure begins now." A staff member dressed in what resembled a black suit from his past life led them to their room and politely took his leave.
The total journey spanned thousands of miles; fortunately, this passenger ship was quite fast. If they had taken a sailing ship instead, it would have taken them a month just to reach their destination.
"Indeed impressive; even the room is so spacious," Erin marveled as she looked around in awe.
"After all, this luxurious cabin is provided for nobles and merchants... Let's tidy up a bit and go have dinner later." Xiar casually placed the items in the living room.
The three of them, along with their pet, spent 100 gold coins, equivalent to a hundred thousand soft currency from their past life, temporarily acquiring this limited edition guest room, comparable to an ordinary two-bedroom apartment from before.
In contrast, ordinary travelers were crammed into cramped lower-class cabins, where dozens of people would be stuffed into such a large room.
On this voyage, Xiar only brought Firefly, Moon Child, and Venomous Swarm; the giant beasts were all left behind in Shining Gold Town, as they couldn't be taken along—this was the greatest limitation of Half Totem.
After a brief moment of rest, Leslie lay half-reclined on the bed reading while Xiar and Erin stepped out of the room.
The sea stretched endlessly before them, the waves calm, and the people on the shore appeared very small.
Woo woo woo!
The sound of a whistle echoed as the massive ship slowly started moving, gradually departing from the port and heading towards the boundless ocean.
This world consisted of two great continents, with the Atlantis Federation located at the western tip of the Eastern Road, less than a hundred miles from the Western Continent. It enjoyed the best position at the center of the world, which led to some of the most prosperous and bustling ports in existence.
The sea breeze gently blew as Xiar leaned against the railing, gazing at the vast expanse of water while seabirds flew overhead.
In the distance, large fish occasionally leaped out of the water, and even further away were cargo ships billowing black smoke as they sailed across the crystal-clear sea.
His previously anxious heart gradually relaxed in this vastness. Memories from both his past and present flooded his mind, and his gaze became increasingly bright:
Having lived an ordinary life in my past life, I want to live more splendidly in this one...
"Wow, Xiar, look at that big fish! It's so beautiful!"
At that moment, Erin couldn't help but shout again, tugging at his sleeve. Xiar turned his gaze toward her.
Hundreds of meters away, a massive creature about ten meters long was swimming. It resembled an ordinary shark but had a bright blue back that looked as if it was covered with a layer of sapphire. Its belly was silvery white and sparkled when it leaped out of the water.
Upon closer inspection, one could see yellow star patterns on its head, making it appear extraordinarily beautiful and mystical.
Xiar's expression suddenly changed as he recalled the name.
Ironjaw Shark, evolved from the ordinary Ironjaw Shark, possessed teeth capable of crushing steel, making it a true top predator of the ocean.
In a certain scene, a pack of Ironjaw Sharks moved like wolves, destroying a massive ship weighing thousands of tons.
"At that time, it seemed that after Storm Harbor was besieged by Barbarians, someone commanded dozens of Ironjaw Sharks to block the sea, leading to the complete destruction of Storm Harbor!"
Xiar's mind conjured that image: steamships attempting to escape while hundreds of ocean monsters quietly emerged, sinking the steamships one by one and mercilessly massacring humans.
Blood stained the entire coastline, with tens of thousands perishing in the jaws of these sea creatures, creating an extremely bloody feast.
"I recall that southeast of Storm Harbor, there was a top-tier Pirate Crew led by a Third-Level Spirit Master. He had cultivated over a dozen Spirit Masters and possessed nearly ten Ironjaw Sharks, along with an Ultimate Form Giant Whale."
"When the war broke out, the entire Pirate Crew joined the True God Cult. Their leader was granted a treasure second only to the Colorful Puffball and suddenly commanded nearly thirty Ironjaw Sharks. In the end, he almost acquired a Disaster Beast and proclaimed himself the Pirate King!"
After reviewing his memories, Xiar realized that upon his return, he must prioritize dealing with this significant threat; otherwise, it would severely jeopardize many of his plans in the future.
The Barbarian invasion occurred more than two months later, and the fall of Storm Harbor was just three months away. His time was running out...
"Hello, you must be Xiar," a girl suddenly approached him with a smile. "You can call me Lyle. It's nice to meet you."
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