Chapter 638: The Ship Arrives at the Harbor

In the north of the New World, a total of twelve rivers originate from the "Fountain of the Beginning" at the North Pole, Hvagmir, and the largest water system is called the "Vimur River".

This big river first flows through Niflheim, and this area is filled with fog all year round, so Niflheim is also known as the "Country of Fog".

In this basin, the river water seems to be affected by some kind of magical power. It is dark in color and bitingly cold. The water temperature is below freezing point but it does not freeze. There are often faint blue flames floating above the river surface. This is the famous polar natural phenomenon "cold flame". .

The Vimur River passes through Niflheim and continues to meander southward. Along the way, it first passes through the "Wandering Canyon" and "Iron Forest", then flows through Jotunheim, the "Country of Giants", and continues southward into Mead Gardner area. As the weather gets warmer along the way, the "cold flame" phenomenon over the river gradually disappears, and groups of salmon and perch swim in the moderate temperature water.

After entering Midgard, the Vymur River diverged into a tributary called the "Mead River" and continued to flow south, passing through the "Hanged Forest", entering the Yalfheim area, and converging near Prince Port. into the sea. The main stream of the Vimur River turns to the southeast, crosses the "Asa Peninsula", and finally flows into the "Asa Gulf" at the eastern port of the peninsula.

"Asa Peninsula" and "Asa Bay" are named after the local aborigines, the Asa people. Today, the Asa people have been expelled from the Old World to the Tusk Mountain in the west. A port city was established on the delta near the mouth of the Er River, which is the capital of the Midgard colony today, "Midgard City".

Midgard was the first colony established in the New World by settlers from the Old World. The vast land is dotted with mines, manors, and villages and towns. However, even a big city like the colonial capital "Midgard City" has turned into a barren hill with dense vegetation a few miles outside the gate. Every night, wild beasts and monsters Wandering just outside the city walls, few dare to walk in the wilderness at night.

Agriculture and fishery are well developed in the Midgard region. Large and small plantations and pastures are distributed on the vast and fertile Viglid Plain. Corn, wheat and potatoes are the main crops in the area. The Asa Gulf is rich in plump salmon. However, the real economic pillar of the entire colony is the modern magic industry represented by the mining and refining of magic crystals and the ocean trade centered on the export of magic crystals.

It is no exaggeration to say that the "magic crystal" is the blood and soul of the Midgard colony. Without the magic crystal, this cold-climate colony would not be able to attract tens of thousands of immigrants to settle here, and the capital, Midgard City, would not be able to surpass The Port of Layton in the south has become the most prosperous and wealthy overseas colonial city of the Holy Ashean Empire.

In the early morning of January 18, 1621, the fog over the coast had not completely dissipated, and there was a loud siren sound at the sea level. Several magic crystal steamers returning from a long voyage sailed to the harbor under the guidance of the port lighthouse. A little farther away, a very inconspicuous old-fashioned two-masted sailing ship was also slowly docking at the port.

On the deck of the "Mercury" cargo ship, three young men stood side by side at the bow of the ship, looking at the approaching Midgard Harbor.

In the center is a young mage wearing a black cloak. His fair and handsome face is a little curious, and his right eye glows strangely under the reflection of the morning sun, like a black gem embedded in the eye socket.

Standing on the left side of the young mage was a gorgeously dressed boy, yawning non-stop. He seemed more interested in the hammock in the cabin than the destination he was about to arrive at.

Standing on the right side of the young sorcerer is a girl in black with twin ponytails, and a huge wave-bladed sword that does not match her slim figure is slung across her back. Heavy weapons crushed.

"Joan, do you see the small island ahead? That's where the port is, Minute Island."

The girl with twin tails was the only local among the three, and excitedly introduced the upcoming itinerary to her companions.

"The cargo ship will break anchor on Minute Island. After we land, we will rent a carriage and go to Midgard city through the 'King's Bridge'."

After listening to Hailaer's introduction, Joan learned that the planning and layout of Midgard City is different from that of Leiden Port.

The port and urban area of ​​Leiden Port are connected as one, and they are all on the coast. The urban area and port of Midgard City are separated. The urban area is located on the coast. The islands near the coast are connected by a bridge, and there are also barges and ferries to provide convenient sea transportation, and the round trip takes less than an hour.

This island serving as a passenger and cargo terminal is about 20 miles long from north to south and 5 miles wide from east to west. It is like a long and narrow pea pod floating in the Gulf of Asa, facing Midgard Harbor across the sea.

Like Vigrid Plain, this small island was also "purchased" by Peter Minute, the third governor of Midgard, from the Asa natives with worthless glass products, so it was named after the governor. "Minute Island".

At five past nine in the morning, the "Mercury" docked at Minute Island.

Joan shook hands with Captain McQuay to say goodbye, and then followed Hyrule to disembark.

Hailar waved for an open carriage, and when Joan and Holden got into the carriage, she turned to the driver and said, "Go into town."

"Okay, ma'am, please sit still."

The coachman cracked his whip, and the two horses trotted along the street, dragging the carriage. Passing through the wharf full of large and small containers, slowing down in front of the sea-crossing bridge, vehicles and pedestrians in front lined up in a long queue, seemingly waiting for customs clearance.

Joan and the others were chatting on the carriage while looking at the surrounding scenery. After about ten minutes, the carriage finally moved to the bridgehead guardrail. Two uniformed customs officers came over and looked into the carriage vigilantly, as if checking them Are there any prohibited items.

Joan thought they would ask for a body search, or question the origins of himself and his companions, and check their identity documents. It turned out to be a false alarm, and the two officers waved away without saying anything.

The coachman seems to have long been accustomed to this kind of cutscene inspection. He whipped his whip and drove onto the bridge, driving along the flat and wide road.

Holden looked back at the guard post at the bridgehead, and couldn't help complaining: "This kind of inspection is equal to nothing. If I were a smuggler, no matter how stupid I would be, I wouldn't put the goods on the surface, stuff them in a storage bag and bring them in." gone."

Hailaer rolled his eyes at him, and said angrily: "Don't think that you are the only one who is smart. People with storage bags are not ordinary people, and they can't hold much stuff. If you carry them with you, you will carry them with you. The customs officers are not worth offending for such a trivial matter." people."

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