I Have a Sailing Game-Chapter 38: Gelin Sets Sail!

Sea Serpent Island Dock.

The morning sun rose, casting clear sunlight, as a slightly salty sea breeze blew by.

Today, for Sea Serpent Island, is a special day.

The islanders of Sea Serpent Island gathered here early.

Looking at the brand-new sailboat by the dock, their eyes filled with comfort.

Rogel, Lina, Old Nelson, Felik, Chad, Tailor Granny, and even some enthusiastic islanders were busy going up and down the boat.

Some playful children were jumping around on the deck, filled with laughter.

"While sailing, remember to eat more vegetables and don’t be picky like when you were a child..."

"When a sea storm is approaching, there will be some signs. Rogel is sometimes a bit careless, so you need to be more attentive..."

"Don’t trust others easily when you’re outside, especially those slick talkers, and don’t put yourself in danger..."

"Also..."

Old Nelson held his granddaughter’s hand, chattering away like an old lady, repeating his advice over and over.

As he spoke, he handed a book to Lina.

Lina put away the book, pursing her lips and listening quietly.

"Rogel, I left a set of forging tools in the storeroom."

"With your ability, you should be able to find some rare materials to craft advanced equipment."

"But before that, you should improve your forging skills, otherwise you might fail like I did last time, hahaha..."

"You have a great talent, don’t waste it."

Chad, today, unusually, wasn’t holding a wine bottle, but still had a drunken look with his red nose.

He patted Rogel on the shoulder, holding high hopes for him.

This set of forging tools was surely quite valuable, and Rogel’s tuition certainly wasn’t enough to buy it.

For this, Rogel felt a warmth in his heart and didn’t decline Chad’s kindness, nodding solemnly, keeping Chad’s words in mind.

"To make it easier for you to sail, I used a unique technique to simplify the operations, but you still need someone to keep watch over the ship at all times."

"Luckily, the weather in the Harmony Sea Area doesn’t need too many complicated operations."

"Quickly find more crew members!"

Felik said earnestly.

"Also, maybe one day you’ll head to the outside Chaotic Sea Area."

"Before you go, make sure to repair the ship and find skilled shipwrights to make some modifications."

Felik also gave a couple of reminders.

Then, he looked at the flag under the mast, feeling emotional.

"This should be the largest ship Sea Serpent Island has had in the past decade."

"Rogel, have you thought of a name for it?"

"From now on, it will be one of your companions."

Naming it...

At this, Rogel began to think.

"... Let’s call it Gelin!"

Rogel thought simply, after all, this ship embodied the efforts of both him and Lina, and held both their dreams, so taking a character from each of their names seemed fitting.

Upon hearing this, Felik squinted his eyes.

Darn, this brat, he really has thoughts about Little Lina, doesn’t even bother to hide it anymore!

Felik thought silently.

To him, Lina was more than just a junior.

She had once saved his daughter’s life.

So he had always been grateful to Lina.

However, Felik also greatly appreciated and recognized Rogel.

He just thought if he was a bit stricter with Rogel, then if Rogel dared to bully Little Lina in the future, he’d have to consider the consequences.

Besides close acquaintances, the islanders of Sea Serpent Island also came to give Rogel their blessings.

"Rogel, I left three hens in your breeding area, remember to feed them grass!"

"Rogel, remember, the barrels with the red marks contain fruit wine, and the unmarked ones have beer!"

"Uncle Rogel, I left a basket of berries for you, they were freshly picked this morning!"

"Uncle Rogel, and from me, I filled a barrel with urine, someone said it can ward off evil spirits, no need to thank me!"

"..."

→_→(*^ω^*)←_←

The air suddenly quieted down.

"You little brat, I’ll beat you!"

A man’s face turned dark, veins popping out, and without another word, he picked up his mischievous child and laid him across his lap.

For a moment, there was wailing and crying.

Rogel wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.

...

On the other side of Sea Serpent Island.

A young boy was silently reinforcing his small sailboat with crude tools.

This sailboat was very worn, not only with damaged edges exposing wooden splinters, but even the canvas was patched up.

This was naturally Aitar.

Thud!

A dull thud sounded as the hammer hit his finger.

"Damn it!"

Aitar winced in pain, covering his finger and taking a sharp breath.

After a moment, he picked up the hammer again, reinforcing his small boat.

Sometimes Aitar didn’t understand why he appeared so disliked.

Disliked by others, and also by himself.

He clearly knew that to make friends, he should be polite. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

He clearly knew that Uncle Jack’s advice was right and should be remembered.

He clearly knew that Brother Matt’s death had nothing to do with Rogel, who was his benefactor...

But...

Aitar felt like he was always unable to control himself.

Unable to control his words, unable to control his actions, unable to control even his thoughts.

His mind was always filled with some very wicked ideas.

For example, luring those kids who ostracized him to the sea and drowning them...

Stealing Rogel’s ship to sail far away...

Even, in the night, killing Uncle Jack and taking his money...

Aitar felt extremely terrified and helpless about this.

Why?

Why do I have such thoughts?

What is driving me?!

Aitar shouted angrily in his heart more than once, trying to find the answer.

But all he got was confusion.

After finishing reinforcing the boat, Aitar was panting for breath.

After resting for a while, he looked at the necklace on his chest, grasping it tightly with both hands.

I will find the answer!

If not... then let me die at sea!

Aitar climbed aboard the boat, picking up the oars.

The small sailboat swayed left and right with the waves, yet steadfastly stood on the sea.

...

"Alright, pull the rope! Hoist the sail!"

After a loud call, with everyone working together, the canvas with the Gelin’s flag was hoisted up.

If the Pirate Gang’s emblematic image is a skull.

Then in the Mysterious Sea, the firearms and the iron anchor are the emblematic images of the Adventurer’s Guild.

On this basis, Rogel had Tailor Granny add a bit of originality.

A cute orange cat head.

If it weren’t for Lina’s firm opposition, the orange cat head would now be a pixelated Q-version of Lina.

Rogel felt it was a pity.

How cute the pixelated Lina would have been.

After hoisting the sail, Rogel stowed the anchor and the ladder, and with Lina, under the watchful eyes of Sea Serpent Island’s residents, unfurled the sail.

The Gelin’s Adventurer Guild’s emblem was immediately filled by the sea breeze.

The round orange and white striped cat head came into view.

"Meow~"

Big Orange at the ship’s bow meowed once.

After moving onto the Gelin, it also got its own independent cat bed.

Lina and Rogel stood at the bow, waving farewell to the people of Sea Serpent Island.

"Grandpa, take care of yourself!"

Lina’s eyes glistened slightly.

"Goodbye, everyone!"

Rogel also waved goodbye.

From a true perspective, he watched as the Sea Serpent Island dock grew more distant, turning into a small bump on the horizon.

Until it completely disappeared.

Goodbye, Sea Serpent Island...

Rogel silently said in his heart.

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