"The Eternal Spring? Does drinking it really keep you eternally young?" Tanah widened her eyes, curious and asked. She didn't harbor any particular expectations, as she remained quite youthful herself. Elran didn't answer immediately. He forked a piece of fried fishperson rib, bit it off in two mouthfuls, and then sipped a small amount of Sunya's blood wine. "The sweet, smooth flavor completely offsets the richness of the fried dish..." he half-closed his eyes, displaying the demeanor of a connoisseur. After pausing for a few seconds, he finally responded slowly to Tanah's question: "I'm not certain whether there actually exists an 'Eternal Spring,' nor can I confirm whether the Immortal King Agarithus has ever drunk from its waters. All I know is that, from a very young age, I've heard the legend of this pirate king, much like how the King of the Five Seas, Nastar, seems to live forever." "Their beards must be incredibly long—longer than their chests!" Danton offered his opinion. "In fact, King Nast of the Five Seas had only a beard reaching just below his neck. Seated on the deck, dressed in a magnificent robe of black with silver trim, and wearing a pointed crown that rose twice the height of his head, he looked down upon everything around him like a deity..." Elran's tone gradually softened, as though sinking into a deep memory, unable to break free. "Captain Uncle, have you ever seen King Nast of the Five Seas?" Tanah asked with eager anticipation. He was the most legendary pirate of all—his name was known throughout the seas, even to children in coastal cities. Generations had grown up hearing stories about him! In many people's minds, Nast himself embodied the very essence of a true pirate king. I remember that one of the criteria for the title of 'Black Emperor' was to associate his personal name with the title of 'Emperor' and embed it deeply in the hearts of the people. Wasn't that a rather basic, early attempt?" I have no idea what sequence level the "King of the Five Seas" has reached... Although克莱恩 was focused on savoring the fried fish and human flesh, he couldn't help but be drawn into the conversation. In response to Tannas's question, Elran sighed and said: "Back then, I was still quite young, serving aboard the William V. Once, our fleet attempted to pass through the Storm Sea's Disaster Strait, where we encountered the Black Emperor. "During those few minutes, including the ship's captain, everyone lost the will to resist. Fortunately, Nastor did not order an attack upon us." "That's amazing!" boy Danton exclaimed, his eyes shining with admiration. Elran then changed the subject, smiling and adding: "As for the 'King of the Immortals,' Agathuris, I've never actually seen him in person. All I know is that the reward notice describes him as a middle-aged man with a very pale complexion—so pale, in fact, that I can offer a simple example: like a corpse that has been dead for some time and just beginning to decay." "Dana and Danton glanced at the fishman's body, already riddled with wounds, and instinctively moistened their throats. 'Of course, the key point of the bounty isn't appearance—it's the amount. In Roon alone, Agathuri is worth 100,000 pounds, and he's actually the one with the lowest bounty among the Four Kings,' said Elran, shifting the topic. 'Let's continue with the tale of the treasure. Third on the list is 'The Legacy of the Kingdom of Solomon.' When the great empire was shattered and fell in the Fourth Age, its royal family carried a treasure that even the gods envied, boarding ships and sailing deep into the misty sea, hoping to rebuild their dynasty. Yet, after five hundred years, a thousand years, and fifteen hundred years have passed, they've never reappeared.' 'It's said that King Nast, the Ruler of the Five Seas, inherited part of Solomon's legacy. We don't know whether he is indeed a descendant of the True Black Emperor,' added Cecil, with genuine interest. 'The Misty Sea? On the western coast of the Northern Continent?" "Daena recalled her geographical knowledge. "Yes," said Cleviss concisely. To the west of the Northern Continent lay the Mist Sea, to the east the Sunya Sea, to the south the Storm Sea, and to the north the North Sea. The Southern Continent mirrored these features on its eastern and western sides, while its southernmost edge was bordered by the Polar Sea. Together, these five seas formed what was known as the "Five Seas." The kingdom of Roon was backed by the Honaquis Mountains and the inland Sea of Interlands, bordered on the east by the Sunya Sea, and reached down to the Dicy Gulf in the south, securing several excellent ports of access to the Storm Sea, though it did not extend into the Mist Sea. "Ah, so it is," Daena said, showing little interest in the distant treasure. She then asked, "What about the fourth treasure?" "The Trenzostar, the last imperial power of the Quaternary period, is said to have constructed a colossal vessel—large enough to house an entire city—transferring all their treasures and wealth aboard. Yet, ironically, their escape proved futile: the scheduled passengers and crew failed to arrive at the port in time, and none of them survived. The ship itself, however, vanished. To this day, people frequently claim to have seen it silently gliding past during misty nights, known as the 'Ghost Empire,' appearing across the Sunya Sea. That's how these tales have been summarized. Elran looked up at the crimson moon, a touch of mockery in his voice, yet a quiet yearning beneath it. 'Perhaps tonight, or tomorrow night, we'll witness it pass by!' Tanah eagerly imagined, filled with both anticipation and excitement." Caine arranged the remaining food, sipped his红茶, and listened attentively as Ailran described the remaining treasures: "The fifth is 'The Lost Nyns.' It is said that beneath the misty seas, there exists a civilization belonging to intelligent beings. Mariners and adventurers in that region frequently discover unusual artifacts—all pointing back to an ancient Nyns, yet the members of this civilization have never appeared, as though they had vanished from this world entirely." Ailran took a sip of the remaining Sunia blood wine. "It is a legacy left behind by that civilization—rich and profound, beyond anything imaginable." Ailin paused for two seconds, set down her glass, and smiled: "In fact, the treasure I most long for—more real than legendary—is the *Galleon Vanished*. Over a century ago, it carried the kingdom's gold jewelry and various precious goods obtained from the eastern region of Baylang, and due to a navigational deviation, it sank somewhere in the turbulent seas between the Sea of Fury and the Sea of Sunya, never having been found until today. 'The items aboard were reportedly worth several hundred thousand pounds!' 'Several hundred thousand pounds?' This figure caused Tanah to gasp in astonishment. As the daughter of a merchant and having received a solid education over many years, she had a vague sense of what this amount meant. In Roon, a millionaire was truly wealthy—second only to the very top aristocratic and wealthy families! Several hundred thousand pounds?" Mrs. Mary, who joined the Crag Club free of charge, serves as a commissioner on the Royal Committee for Atmospheric Pollution Investigation and is a major shareholder of Coym Company. With a fortune of only a few thousand pounds, she is nonetheless sufficiently affluent in both noble and merchant circles to be a highly popular divorced woman, even attracting noble suitors. Klein quickly found a suitable comparison. Ailin smiled and remarked, "If I can locate the 'Sunken Laurel,' I shall step down as captain. I shall head for Beckettland, become a philanthropist, purchase land, support political parties, and secure a hereditary title!" I've heard from Talim that the title of baronet, roughly equivalent to a lord, amounts to about 30,000 pounds, while a barony is around 80,000 pounds... Should you recover treasure, a viscountship or even an earldom would be within reach—millions of pounds indeed! Klein mentally refined the plan for his counterpart. "If it were me, I wouldn't settle for this. I'd purchase a large manor estate." Cecily began to envision her life after uncovering the treasure. "I'd hire many servants and staff, cultivate vast fields of wheat, establish a vineyard to produce wine especially for myself... and spacious rooms bathed in sunlight, where cows, sheep, and horses can leisurely graze, fresh bread from our own mill—scenes so beautiful, like paintings." Elain listened and laughed. "Madam, do you know how much such an estate is worth?" "No, I don't," Cecily shook her head. "Only a few thousand pounds. As long as you recover the 'Sunken Laurel,' you could buy a thousand similar estates!" Elain clarified the treasure's value with specific figures. A thousand estates? Cecily couldn't help but lift her cup and take a sip of her红茶. Before, she had understood millions of pounds as a substantial sum, but she hadn't imagined it could be so vast! To calm the tremor in her heart, she turned to Krivis: "Boss, if you find the *Sunken Laurel*, what will you buy? Or, more importantly, what kind of life will you lead?" Krivis paused and replied: "I'll go home, embrace my wife and children, and tell them I no longer need to sail and risk adventures at sea." A solid guy indeed... Klein nodded slightly. Dana looked at him curiously: "Uncle Adventurer, what about you?" Klein responded with a composed expression: "Just remind myself not to sleep anymore—I need to wake up quickly." Pfft! Dana sprayed her freshly poured sweet iced tea out—thankfully, the fried fish on the table had already been finished. At that moment, within his mind, Klein murmured: Though I know it's highly unlikely we'll find the treasure, otherwise all those powerful church members would have done so by now, I still felt a spark of enthusiasm when we discussed the topic just now. That's the magic of treasure! Even a mere legend can draw in many adventurers! Daina wiped her lips, sat up gracefully, as if she hadn't been the one who had momentarily lost her composure. The young boy, Danton, still eager, asked, "Are there any other treasure legends?" Elran turned to Crivis, indicating that he should answer. Crivis sipped his红茶 calmly, speaking in a low, steady tone: "The legends of treasures at sea are endless—hidden enclaves of the elves, pirate ships lost deep in the mist, sunken cities sealed against powerful monsters, the final secrets of King Roser, and so on, and so on." Ah? Even the Emperor has reached the level of leaving treasure legends for others... If true, would there be the Cards of Desecration? How many? Right—perhaps the legend of the 'Key of Death' could help restore more memories to Mr. Azk. He should write a letter about it soon. Crivis found himself curious and full of anticipation.