Chapter 1904 Finding the Ghost Ship

"After my parents decided to retire, they wrote a letter to their patron Earl Winthrop, revealing their intention to wash their hands and go ashore."

"The earl wrote back expressing his support for my father's decision, but before retiring, the earl hoped that my father would be able to carry out the last expedition mission, to land and inspect Galti Island in the southern waters of Jotunheim, explore resources, survey maps, and inspect the island. The ultimate goal is to figure out whether this mysterious island is suitable for colonial development."

"For the sake of our friendship over the years, my father accepted Earl Winthrop's commission, which turned out to be an irreparable mistake!"

"It seems that I had a premonition. When it was time to sail, my father persuaded his pregnant wife not to accompany him on the adventure this time. Instead, he diverted to Freeport and entrusted my mother to the care of the elder brother Heller, leading the team alone. Galti Island Expedition."

"There was no news from my father's expedition ship, and it was not until half a year later, the day after my mother gave birth, that I heard the bad news."

"It is said that the expedition ship 'Herlinghorn' was hit by a storm in the waters near Galti Island and unfortunately sank on the rocks. Except for the first mate, Francis Messinger and the navigator, Am Flodie, the others on board survived. Personnel, including my father Aaron Green, were killed in the shipwreck."

"The bad news spread to Freeport, and my mother was deeply saddened, which led to her suspicions. She suspected that Messinger and Flodie had teamed up to murder my father, and then faked the false impression that the 'Herlinghorn' had run aground, so as to completely wipe out the criminal evidence."

"My mother has always been brooding about this matter, but it is a pity that there is no real evidence. In addition, Messinger and Flodi don't know if they are guilty of thieves. During that time, they stayed in New Avalon until one year after my mother died of illness. before returning to Freeport."

"Before my mother died, she wrote the clues she collected together with her guesses in a letter."

"At that time, I was not yet two years old, and I couldn't help my mother to solve the problems. My mother entrusted this suicide note to Heleer for safekeeping, and specifically emphasized that I would give this letter to me when I grew up."

Having said that, Hailaer wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with the back of his palm, took a deep breath to calm down the agitated mood, and continued to tell what happened afterwards.

"Last year I returned to Freeport to escape the disaster of war. At the end of the year, the situation of the war gradually became clear. I planned to return to Midgard City to continue my studies. Father Herel didn't want me to return to the area where the war had not yet subsided, so he sent my mother's letter to I read."

"After reading this letter, like my mother, I also had strong doubts about the sinking of the expedition ship 'Herlinghorn'. I decided to inherit my mother's wish and not return to school until I find out the truth about my father's death."

Hailar sighed dejectedly.

"I have been investigating for nearly a year since I got my mother's suicide note, but unfortunately I still haven't made much progress."

"Fortunately, the benevolent Goddess of Fate did not abandon me, just last month, the smugglers and privateer crews who came back from the north brought back an amazing piece of news!

"Eighteen years after hitting the rocks and sinking, the expedition ship 'Herlinghorn' reappeared in people's sight, and it has become a ghostly ship full of evil spirit!"

"Hey! Ghost ship?!" Holden immediately became excited, "Sister Cai Fan, tell me what kind of 'ghost ship' it is?"

"The information provided by the eyewitnesses is contradictory, but one thing is certain. They all witnessed the empty deck of the 'Hellinghorn' with no signs of life floating in the dense fog in the Maple Leaf Bay waters. When they tried to catch up with a boat to observe closely, the unmanned ghost ship mysteriously disappeared in the depths of the fog without a trace, so it was called the "ghost ship" by the witnesses, not necessarily It's really about the undead."

"All kinds of bizarre rumors about the 'Herlinghorn' spread to Freeport, and immediately aroused people's discussions and suspicions."

Hailaer lowered his voice with a serious expression.

"Father Herrell claimed that this was just a rumor, but as far as I know, he has secretly sent an expedition northward to investigate in the waters of Maple Leaf Bay in Jotunheim."

"Shortly thereafter, Francis Messinger also led a team to sail northward on the armed merchant ship 'Narwhal'."

Hailar sneered contemptuously.

"Messinger declared that this was just a regular commercial voyage, but in fact it was more like a guilty conscience. I seriously doubt that this guy is also heading for the 'Herlinghorn'!"

"I originally planned to join the investigation team formed by my father to solve the truth about the ghost ship, but my father was too stubborn and refused to allow me to participate in this voyage. I was so pissed off!"

Hailar stomped his feet angrily, and then said firmly: "But it's okay, I've already figured it out, whether daddy likes it or not, I have to personally investigate the mysteries surrounding the 'Heringhorn', I hope Get some solid clues that will help reveal the truth about my father's death."

"In order to achieve this goal, I must first get a ship, and more importantly, form a reliable sailing team!"

"Joan, Audrey, and Holden! To be honest, inviting you to the birthday party this time is just a pretense. In fact, I want to invite you to my boat and investigate the truth about the 'ghost ship' together. Are you interested in joining?"

"Okay! Count me in!" Mr. Poet, who was afraid that the world would not be chaotic, was the first to join in by raising his hand.

Audrey sighed helplessly, and reluctantly accepted Hailar's solicitation.

Joan was the only one who hadn't made a statement yet, and Hailaer looked at him expectantly.

"Before making a decision, I think it is necessary to prepare for the worst! Hyrule, if we can't find the ghost ship, or it turns out that the so-called ghost ship is a rumor and has nothing to do with the 'Hellinghorn', What are you going to do?" Qiao An asked, staring into the girl's eyes.

Hailar did not escape the worst possibility, and told Joan solemnly: "If it turns out that the ghost ship is a rumor, we will go to the sea area where Galti Island is located, and use magic to search and salvage my father's ship. According to my mother's last words in the letter, her ashes will be buried with my father's remains on Galti Island, and the weapon my father used during his lifetime will be retrieved - a legendary weapon named 'Tyrfing' Demon Sword!"

"Understood." Qiao An nodded heavily, "I will go to sea with you too."

"And Dolly! And Dolly!"

Fearing that it would be left alone, the Keluo parrot jumped onto Hailaer's shoulder and yelled eagerly.

"Don't worry, silly bird! I will take you on board!"

Hailar caressed the parrot's feathers, and a smile appeared on his face.

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