Since the energy development of the Fire Heaven Crystal had already been studied, the development of the Earth Heaven Crystal was only a matter of time, and it wouldn't take too long.
Armin had already sorted out the list, and this time everyone had experience, making everything seem well-organized.
Raine had been accompanying Avril all along, and the girl was tired, still feeling fatigued even after waking up.
"Captain, I'm fine. I just need to rest for a few days. You go ahead and do what you need to do," said Avril weakly.
Raine smiled slightly, "I've already delegated those tasks to Armin and the others. What could go wrong?"
"Don't you want to enhance yourself?" asked Avril.
Raine went to pour a glass of water for Avril. "You know my situation. I'm not sure if I want to enhance myself right now."
Raine had already undergone four mutations, including the Dragon Mutation, Support Mutation, Flame Mutation, and the Naga tribe's Guardian Mutation. These mutations didn't seem to fit well with the Fire and Earth attributes.
The Dragon Mutation should be more compatible with the Water attribute, but he also had a Flame Mutation...
Furthermore, the level increase offered by enhancement was a complete waste of resources for Raine. Unless he obtained another Sea God Fruit, his level was already at its peak.
In short, Raine felt that his situation was a bit difficult to explain. His attributes were still at an absolute advantage and he was in no hurry to enhance himself.
"Captain, we're about to enter the Dragon-class sea area. I don't know how strong our opponents will be," said Avril, drinking her water, worriedly.
Raine sat next to Avril, "Shame that old Trajan got into a conflict with the navy high command after he entered the Dragon-class sea area. Otherwise, we could have asked him."
"But I think if old Trajan can make it through the Dragon-class sea area, I can too."
Avril nodded heavily, "Captain, we all believe that you will become stronger and stronger!"
"It's not just me who will become stronger, but also the fleet and all of you," said Raine.
At this point, Avril lowered her head, feeling a bit lonely, "Captain, is my level...holding you back? It's even hard for me to help you with healing now."
"I was the first one to get the Sea God Fruit, but Armin, Arsan, and you, all have such high levels now. Meanwhile, I've become the lowest among us."
Raine laughed, "What are you talking about? You are the key to our fleet's victory! Even if you are only at the third stage now, the assistance you provide is calculated based on a percentage, which is terrifying."
"Based on my many years of experience, the harder it is to level up, the stronger you will become in the future!"
Avril suddenly looked up at Raine, "Captain, do you think I should enhance myself, even if it's just to raise my level a bit?"
Raine thought for a moment, shaking his head and saying, "No need, just focus on waiting for the Wood Heaven Crystal, I will definitely get it!"
Raine knew Avril's thoughts, she was afraid that she couldn't help him. Since the appearance of the Black Corpse, there had been many aberrants that Avril could not influence.
In the Dragon-class sea area, if they were all powerhouses at the level of the Ice Emperor, it would be difficult for Avril to help Raine win as easily as before.
Perhaps in Avril's heart, Raine was not a captain, but still, the little wooden board boat that saved her...
...
After more than half a year of reorganization, the King-class sea area had become more stable.
Blacky's parents promised Raine that they would not attack the territory of mankind, and as the top sea monsters in the King-class sea area, since they made this promise, Raine had nothing to worry about.
On this day, with the calm sea, the members of the bounty group bid farewell to their families and set sail.
There was still a sea trench between the King-class sea area and the Dragon-class sea area called the Forbidden Land of the Dragons!
As they were about to enter the Forbidden Land of the Dragons, Raine's radar alarmed him that three scaly dragons were chasing them.
"Hmm? Blacky?" Raine recognized the smallest one at a glance. "Everyone stop the boat, Blacky's family is here."
Soon, Blacky's parents and Blacky appeared on the surface of the water.
"Blacky!" Raine was overjoyed, and Blacky then gently bumped his big head against Raine's.
White and the Tiger King saw Blacky and ran over to play with him.
After not seeing each other for half a year, Blacky had grown a little...
"Raine, we came this time to ask you for a favor." Blacky's father spoke up.
"What is it?"
"My wife and I have been discussing it for a long time. Before, Blacky's physical condition was very poor, but after following you for so many years, it is now not only no longer weak, but also several times stronger than the same-aged scaly dragons. It's all thanks to you."
Raine felt a little guilty. In fact, it was his fault that Blacky had a poor physical condition since he had broken the egg...
Of course, this kind of guilt was not suitable to show on his face. Raine forced a smile and said, "Hahaha, it's just Blacky's good luck..."
Blacky's mother said, "It's because of following you."
"Raine, if possible, please take Blacky with you. We have seen your determination and also evaluated your character. Blacky needs to grow, and we must learn to let go."
Raine was excited when he heard this.
So, does this mean that Blacky can always be with him?
Blacky's father said, "In our Scaly Dragon clan, there is a legend that Scaly Dragons can transform into real dragons after five hundred years. Of course, we don't expect that in this lifetime, since it is just a legend. Scaly Dragons cannot become real dragons by only relying on time."
"You are about to go to the Dragon-class sea area, and perhaps this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Blacky. We hope that when it comes back, it will become a true king soaring between the seas!"
Raine was moved.
Blacky stopped playing with White and the Tiger King, turned around, and swam to his parents, snuggling up to them with a sad expression. Although they had only been reunited for a little over half a year, blood is thicker than water, and if Blacky left with Raine, who knows when this family would be reunited again.
"Raine, can you do it?"
Raine smiled faintly, "Of course!"
Blacky's father nodded, "Good, thank you. Don't worry, our Scaly Dragons will help you watch over the King-class sea."
At this moment, Blacky's mother seemed to think of something and suddenly said, "Raine, you must be extra careful when you get to the Dragon-class sea. How about the human world, we're not too sure, but you must pay attention to what's in the sea!"
"What's in the sea?"
"Do you remember when I went to the Beast-class sea and lost Blacky because of encountering a sea monster?"
Of course, Raine remembered, otherwise, the Scaly Dragon would not have asked him to help find the egg. "I remember."
"That sea monster was extremely terrifying, with strong aggressiveness, so I had to flee for my life and lost Blacky in a hurry. I don't know why it appeared in the lower-level waters, but conservatively estimated, it should be at A-rank!"
A-rank! Raine was startled. The highest sea monster in the King-class sea was the Scaly Dragon clan and the highest among them was C-rank. Raine thought that the Dragon-class sea would be at most B-rank, but it turned out to be A-rank!?
"Um, is A-rank the strongest?"
"A-rank is the strongest confirmed species," Blacky's father explained, "but I believe it is not the true strongest, as there are terrible places like the Sky-class sea that we are not qualified to explore."
Raine took a deep breath.
Among the sea domains, sea monsters are still the strongest force. If it were not for his relationship with the Scaly Dragon clan, his fleet would not be their match at all.
The Scaly Dragon clan's aggression was not strong, Blacky's mother did not attack humans even in the King-class waters, and in the King-level waters, the Jiaolong clan even helped suppress the Earth Heaven Crystal.
But the A-level sea monster that Blacky's mother mentioned had extremely strong aggressiveness, so...
Raine took a deep breath, it seemed that the Dragon-class sea area was much more terrifying than the King-class sea area.
To Blacky's parents' surprise, Raine actually laughed at this moment.
"Hmph, the stronger the better, that's what makes it more interesting!" Raine's gaze was firm.
Since the energy development of the Fire Heaven Crystal had already been studied, the development of the Earth Heaven Crystal was only a matter of time, and it wouldn't take too long.
Armin had already sorted out the list, and this time everyone had experience, making everything seem well-organized.
Raine had been accompanying Avril all along, and the girl was tired, still feeling fatigued even after waking up.
"Captain, I'm fine. I just need to rest for a few days. You go ahead and do what you need to do," said Avril weakly.
Raine smiled slightly, "I've already delegated those tasks to Armin and the others. What could go wrong?"
"Don't you want to enhance yourself?" asked Avril.
Raine went to pour a glass of water for Avril. "You know my situation. I'm not sure if I want to enhance myself right now."
Raine had already undergone four mutations, including the Dragon Mutation, Support Mutation, Flame Mutation, and the Naga tribe's Guardian Mutation. These mutations didn't seem to fit well with the Fire and Earth attributes.
The Dragon Mutation should be more compatible with the Water attribute, but he also had a Flame Mutation...
Furthermore, the level increase offered by enhancement was a complete waste of resources for Raine. Unless he obtained another Sea God Fruit, his level was already at its peak.
In short, Raine felt that his situation was a bit difficult to explain. His attributes were still at an absolute advantage and he was in no hurry to enhance himself.
"Captain, we're about to enter the Dragon-class sea area. I don't know how strong our opponents will be," said Avril, drinking her water, worriedly.
Raine sat next to Avril, "Shame that old Trajan got into a conflict with the navy high command after he entered the Dragon-class sea area. Otherwise, we could have asked him."
"But I think if old Trajan can make it through the Dragon-class sea area, I can too."
Avril nodded heavily, "Captain, we all believe that you will become stronger and stronger!"
"It's not just me who will become stronger, but also the fleet and all of you," said Raine.
At this point, Avril lowered her head, feeling a bit lonely, "Captain, is my level...holding you back? It's even hard for me to help you with healing now."
"I was the first one to get the Sea God Fruit, but Armin, Arsan, and you, all have such high levels now. Meanwhile, I've become the lowest among us."
Raine laughed, "What are you talking about? You are the key to our fleet's victory! Even if you are only at the third stage now, the assistance you provide is calculated based on a percentage, which is terrifying."
"Based on my many years of experience, the harder it is to level up, the stronger you will become in the future!"
Avril suddenly looked up at Raine, "Captain, do you think I should enhance myself, even if it's just to raise my level a bit?"
Raine thought for a moment, shaking his head and saying, "No need, just focus on waiting for the Wood Heaven Crystal, I will definitely get it!"
Raine knew Avril's thoughts, she was afraid that she couldn't help him. Since the appearance of the Black Corpse, there had been many aberrants that Avril could not influence.
In the Dragon-class sea area, if they were all powerhouses at the level of the Ice Emperor, it would be difficult for Avril to help Raine win as easily as before.
Perhaps in Avril's heart, Raine was not a captain, but still, the little wooden board boat that saved her...
...
After more than half a year of reorganization, the King-class sea area had become more stable.
Blacky's parents promised Raine that they would not attack the territory of mankind, and as the top sea monsters in the King-class sea area, since they made this promise, Raine had nothing to worry about.
On this day, with the calm sea, the members of the bounty group bid farewell to their families and set sail.
There was still a sea trench between the King-class sea area and the Dragon-class sea area called the Forbidden Land of the Dragons!
As they were about to enter the Forbidden Land of the Dragons, Raine's radar alarmed him that three scaly dragons were chasing them.
"Hmm? Blacky?" Raine recognized the smallest one at a glance. "Everyone stop the boat, Blacky's family is here."
Soon, Blacky's parents and Blacky appeared on the surface of the water.
"Blacky!" Raine was overjoyed, and Blacky then gently bumped his big head against Raine's.
White and the Tiger King saw Blacky and ran over to play with him.
After not seeing each other for half a year, Blacky had grown a little...
"Raine, we came this time to ask you for a favor." Blacky's father spoke up.
"What is it?"
"My wife and I have been discussing it for a long time. Before, Blacky's physical condition was very poor, but after following you for so many years, it is now not only no longer weak, but also several times stronger than the same-aged scaly dragons. It's all thanks to you."
Raine felt a little guilty. In fact, it was his fault that Blacky had a poor physical condition since he had broken the egg...
Of course, this kind of guilt was not suitable to show on his face. Raine forced a smile and said, "Hahaha, it's just Blacky's good luck..."
Blacky's mother said, "It's because of following you."
"Raine, if possible, please take Blacky with you. We have seen your determination and also evaluated your character. Blacky needs to grow, and we must learn to let go."
Raine was excited when he heard this.
So, does this mean that Blacky can always be with him?
Blacky's father said, "In our Scaly Dragon clan, there is a legend that Scaly Dragons can transform into real dragons after five hundred years. Of course, we don't expect that in this lifetime, since it is just a legend. Scaly Dragons cannot become real dragons by only relying on time."
"You are about to go to the Dragon-class sea area, and perhaps this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Blacky. We hope that when it comes back, it will become a true king soaring between the seas!"
Raine was moved.
Blacky stopped playing with White and the Tiger King, turned around, and swam to his parents, snuggling up to them with a sad expression. Although they had only been reunited for a little over half a year, blood is thicker than water, and if Blacky left with Raine, who knows when this family would be reunited again.
"Raine, can you do it?"
Raine smiled faintly, "Of course!"
Blacky's father nodded, "Good, thank you. Don't worry, our Scaly Dragons will help you watch over the King-class sea."
At this moment, Blacky's mother seemed to think of something and suddenly said, "Raine, you must be extra careful when you get to the Dragon-class sea. How about the human world, we're not too sure, but you must pay attention to what's in the sea!"
"What's in the sea?"
"Do you remember when I went to the Beast-class sea and lost Blacky because of encountering a sea monster?"
Of course, Raine remembered, otherwise, the Scaly Dragon would not have asked him to help find the egg. "I remember."
"That sea monster was extremely terrifying, with strong aggressiveness, so I had to flee for my life and lost Blacky in a hurry. I don't know why it appeared in the lower-level waters, but conservatively estimated, it should be at A-rank!"
A-rank! Raine was startled. The highest sea monster in the King-class sea was the Scaly Dragon clan and the highest among them was C-rank. Raine thought that the Dragon-class sea would be at most B-rank, but it turned out to be A-rank!?
"Um, is A-rank the strongest?"
"A-rank is the strongest confirmed species," Blacky's father explained, "but I believe it is not the true strongest, as there are terrible places like the Sky-class sea that we are not qualified to explore."
Raine took a deep breath.
Among the sea domains, sea monsters are still the strongest force. If it were not for his relationship with the Scaly Dragon clan, his fleet would not be their match at all.
The Scaly Dragon clan's aggression was not strong, Blacky's mother did not attack humans even in the King-class waters, and in the King-level waters, the Jiaolong clan even helped suppress the Earth Heaven Crystal.
But the A-level sea monster that Blacky's mother mentioned had extremely strong aggressiveness, so...
Raine took a deep breath, it seemed that the Dragon-class sea area was much more terrifying than the King-class sea area.
To Blacky's parents' surprise, Raine actually laughed at this moment.
"Hmph, the stronger the better, that's what makes it more interesting!" Raine's gaze was firm.
