Tonk didn't pay much attention at first, he thought the island was so poor that they could only offer some local specialties as a gift.
No matter what Tonk thought, the chief's attitude was serious. The chief led the way out of the tribe and walked a long distance, passing through a winding road with small hills on both sides.
After about an hour of walking, the sky gradually darkened, and the forest was covered with a dark blue hue. The trees, ranging from near to far, were layered like a group of menacing monsters. Occasionally, eerie and mournful animal cries could be heard from the forest, like the wail of ghosts.
Tonk regretted a little, if he knew it was this far, he would have let the sailors come and get these local specialties.
The chief saw Tonk's impatience and comforted him, "We're almost there, Captain, please be patient."
"Why make it so mysterious? Just tell me what the thing you're giving me is," Tonk asked straightforwardly. He hated it when people beat around the bush.
"It's a bit difficult to explain what the thing is, you have to see it to understand," the chief said awkwardly.
After walking for a while longer, the road gradually sloped downwards, and they arrived at a circular mountain hollow. Some of the trees here had been cleared, and a small temple had been built on the empty ground. The area was not large, but at night, it exuded a mysterious and unfathomable aura. The door frame was arched, and two mud monsters guarded the sides of the entrance.
"This is the shrine of our Starfish Island, where three deities are worshipped," the chief said excitedly, sounding like he was showing off something good.
Tonk nodded, and he guessed that the chief didn't want to give him a cup of holy water, did he?
Despite Tonk's fearless appearance, he never did anything to blaspheme the gods because he had encountered many particularly eerie things that science couldn't explain.
Like he traveled to this world.
Tonk obediently followed the chief to the temple. The wall was lined with flickering torches, which illuminated the area brightly. There were clergy guarding the place, chanting prayer words. In the largest room inside, there were three statues of deities.
In the center was a tall, bald man statue with a long face. To the left was a fish-headed deity statue, only half the size of the man statue. To the right was a two-foot-tall woman statue dressed in ribbons, which could be picked up with one hand.
After seeing the statues of the deities, the chief fell to his knees and worshipped, murmuring words of prayer.
Tonk asked, "Do I need to kneel too?"
The clergy standing next to him asked, "Are you a follower of 'Akurusen' and 'Hikamtu'?"
Tonk shook his head.
The clergy said, "You don't need to kneel, only believers of the two deities can do that."
Tonk was also relieved and continued to watch the chief perform his act.
After the chieftain had finished his worship, he beckoned Tonk over to the smallest statue of the goddess and gratefully said, "Noble Captain Tonk, your kind act has moved me deeply. After consulting with the high priest, I have decided to present you with this 'Goddess of Wind' statue as a token of our gratitude."
Tonk rolled his eyes and said, "So you're just going to give me this? I'd rather have some local specialties. If I take it back, I still have to offer it."
The chieftain understood Tonk's thoughts and quickly explained, "Captain Tonk, please do not speak so disrespectfully of the divine. In fact, this statue possesses incredible power and can stir up great winds. If you utilize this wind well, it should be able to increase the sailing speed of your ship."
Tonk was intrigued after hearing this. Could this inconspicuous wooden knot be so powerful? However, he quickly became reassured, knowing that items with magical powers do not necessarily appear to be extraordinary, such as his own ring of the sea vortex crazy fish, which, despite being an epic item, was not much different from an ordinary steel ring.
"Don't be in a hurry to test it out. Let me take a look first," Tonk said, quickly grabbing the statue and using an appraisal skill.
| Goddess of Wind Statue: | |
| Grade: | Heirloom Item |
| Type: | Ship Equipment |
| Description: | Carved by a devout craftsman who believes in the Goddess of Wind, this statue possesses the power to summon the wind due to the intense piety imbued within it. |
| Effect: | Creates a strong wind in the direction of the bow, allowing the ship to increase its speed. Small ships increase by 3 knots, medium ships by 2 knots, large ships by 1 knot, and other ships are dependent on their size. The effect lasts for six hours and can only be used once per day. |
| Usage: | Blow three breaths toward the statue. |
| Remaining usage count: | ∞ |
Tonk glanced and was surprised to find that what the chieftain had said was true: this treasure could indeed speed up their sailing. It was a rare and valuable find. So, it made sense to exchange those medicines for the statue.
Instead of immediately thanking the chieftain, Tonk greedily asked, "Can you make more of these statues?"
The chieftain helplessly replied, "This statue didn't come from our island. It was found floating in the sea and was brought here to be worshipped. If you talk to the statue, you can summon a strong wind. Try it."
Tonk suddenly realized that these people discovered the function of the statue by blowing on it while speaking.
As the saying goes, rare things are precious, so he wasn't too disappointed when he heard that there was only one statue.
"This statue is indeed a good thing. Why didn't you exchange it with Nierum for medicine?" Tonk held the statue and asked.
The chieftain smiled bitterly and replied, "Even if I offered it to him, what good would it do? Do you think Nierum would give us enough medicine?"
"Right, that guy is typical of those who take money but won't do anything." Tonk understood that Nahum was too greedy. Even if he got the statue, he wouldn't provide enough medicine to the islanders.
"It's not just because of that. Although this statue isn't our patron deity, we still treat her with respect. We won't let her fall into the hands of people like Nierum." The chieftain's expression turned respectful. "But with your noble character, I am confident to entrust the statue to you. You've helped us so much this time, and the entire island will feel uneasy if we don't repay you."
After this round of compliments, Tonk felt uneasy and uncomfortable.
Tonk accepted the gift, looking happy.
The chieftain felt relieved, otherwise, he would have felt like he owed Tonk too much.
When Tonk returned to the tribe, he had walked for two hours, which had loosened up his muscles. When he arrived at his lodging, he saw Flora waiting for him at the door.
Flora had her hands clasped together and her fingers fidgeting. She was looking down and pacing back and forth in front of the door.
Tonk quietly approached Flora, and the woman crashed into him.
Flora took a step back in panic but calmed down after realizing it was Tonk. However, she suddenly became flustered again, lowered her head, and began weaving a net with her fingers.
Tonk saw that Flora had something to say, and from her shy and awkward appearance, he guessed that it was probably something good. Was she trying to repay him with her body?
"How long have you been waiting?" Tonk leaned in and asked.
Flora took a glance at Tonk, then took a small step back and answered, "Not long."
"Shall we talk inside?" Tonk asked mischievously.
Although Flora did not catch the hidden meaning in Tonk's words, she still shook her head and said, "Can you walk with me? I won't take you to see the scenery by the sea."
Tonk agreed with a nod, thinking to himself, "Is this going to be a wild rendezvous? It's hard to tell... this girl is quite bold in this regard."
So after Tonk put the idol back in the house, he embarked on a second-long journey with Flora, from the tribe to the seaside. Fortunately, there were no clouds tonight, and the moonlight was like a curtain, leaving a faint halo on the seaside at night, so they didn't have to walk in complete darkness.
Tonk and Flora both took off their shoes and left two rows of footprints on the sand. At first, their feet felt cool but soon became warm.
"Tonk, thank you so much for helping our island in such a big way," Flora said sincerely.
Tonk yawned and said, "I've heard that so many times, let's not talk about it anymore in the future." Then he changed the subject, "I think we're far enough away from the tribe here, and the scenery is pretty good. What do you think?"
Tonk didn't pay much attention at first, he thought the island was so poor that they could only offer some local specialties as a gift.
No matter what Tonk thought, the chief's attitude was serious. The chief led the way out of the tribe and walked a long distance, passing through a winding road with small hills on both sides.
After about an hour of walking, the sky gradually darkened, and the forest was covered with a dark blue hue. The trees, ranging from near to far, were layered like a group of menacing monsters. Occasionally, eerie and mournful animal cries could be heard from the forest, like the wail of ghosts.
Tonk regretted a little, if he knew it was this far, he would have let the sailors come and get these local specialties.
The chief saw Tonk's impatience and comforted him, "We're almost there, Captain, please be patient."
"Why make it so mysterious? Just tell me what the thing you're giving me is," Tonk asked straightforwardly. He hated it when people beat around the bush.
"It's a bit difficult to explain what the thing is, you have to see it to understand," the chief said awkwardly.
After walking for a while longer, the road gradually sloped downwards, and they arrived at a circular mountain hollow. Some of the trees here had been cleared, and a small temple had been built on the empty ground. The area was not large, but at night, it exuded a mysterious and unfathomable aura. The door frame was arched, and two mud monsters guarded the sides of the entrance.
"This is the shrine of our Starfish Island, where three deities are worshipped," the chief said excitedly, sounding like he was showing off something good.
Tonk nodded, and he guessed that the chief didn't want to give him a cup of holy water, did he?
Despite Tonk's fearless appearance, he never did anything to blaspheme the gods because he had encountered many particularly eerie things that science couldn't explain.
Like he traveled to this world.
Tonk obediently followed the chief to the temple. The wall was lined with flickering torches, which illuminated the area brightly. There were clergy guarding the place, chanting prayer words. In the largest room inside, there were three statues of deities.
In the center was a tall, bald man statue with a long face. To the left was a fish-headed deity statue, only half the size of the man statue. To the right was a two-foot-tall woman statue dressed in ribbons, which could be picked up with one hand.
After seeing the statues of the deities, the chief fell to his knees and worshipped, murmuring words of prayer.
Tonk asked, "Do I need to kneel too?"
The clergy standing next to him asked, "Are you a follower of 'Akurusen' and 'Hikamtu'?"
Tonk shook his head.
The clergy said, "You don't need to kneel, only believers of the two deities can do that."
Tonk was also relieved and continued to watch the chief perform his act.
After the chieftain had finished his worship, he beckoned Tonk over to the smallest statue of the goddess and gratefully said, "Noble Captain Tonk, your kind act has moved me deeply. After consulting with the high priest, I have decided to present you with this 'Goddess of Wind' statue as a token of our gratitude."
Tonk rolled his eyes and said, "So you're just going to give me this? I'd rather have some local specialties. If I take it back, I still have to offer it."
The chieftain understood Tonk's thoughts and quickly explained, "Captain Tonk, please do not speak so disrespectfully of the divine. In fact, this statue possesses incredible power and can stir up great winds. If you utilize this wind well, it should be able to increase the sailing speed of your ship."
Tonk was intrigued after hearing this. Could this inconspicuous wooden knot be so powerful? However, he quickly became reassured, knowing that items with magical powers do not necessarily appear to be extraordinary, such as his own ring of the sea vortex crazy fish, which, despite being an epic item, was not much different from an ordinary steel ring.
"Don't be in a hurry to test it out. Let me take a look first," Tonk said, quickly grabbing the statue and using an appraisal skill.
| Goddess of Wind Statue: | |
| Grade: | Heirloom Item |
| Type: | Ship Equipment |
| Description: | Carved by a devout craftsman who believes in the Goddess of Wind, this statue possesses the power to summon the wind due to the intense piety imbued within it. |
| Effect: | Creates a strong wind in the direction of the bow, allowing the ship to increase its speed. Small ships increase by 3 knots, medium ships by 2 knots, large ships by 1 knot, and other ships are dependent on their size. The effect lasts for six hours and can only be used once per day. |
| Usage: | Blow three breaths toward the statue. |
| Remaining usage count: | ∞ |
Tonk glanced and was surprised to find that what the chieftain had said was true: this treasure could indeed speed up their sailing. It was a rare and valuable find. So, it made sense to exchange those medicines for the statue.
Instead of immediately thanking the chieftain, Tonk greedily asked, "Can you make more of these statues?"
The chieftain helplessly replied, "This statue didn't come from our island. It was found floating in the sea and was brought here to be worshipped. If you talk to the statue, you can summon a strong wind. Try it."
Tonk suddenly realized that these people discovered the function of the statue by blowing on it while speaking.
As the saying goes, rare things are precious, so he wasn't too disappointed when he heard that there was only one statue.
"This statue is indeed a good thing. Why didn't you exchange it with Nierum for medicine?" Tonk held the statue and asked.
The chieftain smiled bitterly and replied, "Even if I offered it to him, what good would it do? Do you think Nierum would give us enough medicine?"
"Right, that guy is typical of those who take money but won't do anything." Tonk understood that Nahum was too greedy. Even if he got the statue, he wouldn't provide enough medicine to the islanders.
"It's not just because of that. Although this statue isn't our patron deity, we still treat her with respect. We won't let her fall into the hands of people like Nierum." The chieftain's expression turned respectful. "But with your noble character, I am confident to entrust the statue to you. You've helped us so much this time, and the entire island will feel uneasy if we don't repay you."
After this round of compliments, Tonk felt uneasy and uncomfortable.
Tonk accepted the gift, looking happy.
The chieftain felt relieved, otherwise, he would have felt like he owed Tonk too much.
When Tonk returned to the tribe, he had walked for two hours, which had loosened up his muscles. When he arrived at his lodging, he saw Flora waiting for him at the door.
Flora had her hands clasped together and her fingers fidgeting. She was looking down and pacing back and forth in front of the door.
Tonk quietly approached Flora, and the woman crashed into him.
Flora took a step back in panic but calmed down after realizing it was Tonk. However, she suddenly became flustered again, lowered her head, and began weaving a net with her fingers.
Tonk saw that Flora had something to say, and from her shy and awkward appearance, he guessed that it was probably something good. Was she trying to repay him with her body?
"How long have you been waiting?" Tonk leaned in and asked.
Flora took a glance at Tonk, then took a small step back and answered, "Not long."
"Shall we talk inside?" Tonk asked mischievously.
Although Flora did not catch the hidden meaning in Tonk's words, she still shook her head and said, "Can you walk with me? I won't take you to see the scenery by the sea."
Tonk agreed with a nod, thinking to himself, "Is this going to be a wild rendezvous? It's hard to tell... this girl is quite bold in this regard."
So after Tonk put the idol back in the house, he embarked on a second-long journey with Flora, from the tribe to the seaside. Fortunately, there were no clouds tonight, and the moonlight was like a curtain, leaving a faint halo on the seaside at night, so they didn't have to walk in complete darkness.
Tonk and Flora both took off their shoes and left two rows of footprints on the sand. At first, their feet felt cool but soon became warm.
"Tonk, thank you so much for helping our island in such a big way," Flora said sincerely.
Tonk yawned and said, "I've heard that so many times, let's not talk about it anymore in the future." Then he changed the subject, "I think we're far enough away from the tribe here, and the scenery is pretty good. What do you think?"
