Chapter 1146 - 666: The Third Disciple
Could it be because of the players?
The talents and specialties used by Boles can be considered gifts from the world, but can they affect souls from outside the Gaia World?
The Blue Sea Mini World where Boles is located is the first small world opened on the World Server.
Because this small world doesn’t have any precious resources, and the land area is relatively small with most of it being ocean, it doesn’t attract the various extraordinary forces of the Gaia Main World much.
For mercenaries and adventurers, this is even more true; there are more riches waiting for them in other worlds, and they wouldn’t want to waste time traveling by ship.
For these reasons, the Blue Sea Mini World has almost become the players’ home ground.
If his guess is correct, Boles might not be able to use his talent and Luck Aura when facing the players.
That’s why Boles, who died in the conflicts among players, didn’t manage to grow.
Thinking of this, Lis suddenly got a bit interested.
If things are as he imagined, it seems that the players might be more useful to him!
Come to think of it, Boles’s Legendary Talent, the Adventurer’s Soul, is quite interesting.
After all, it’s the first time Lis has seen a Legendary Talent that offers no boost to strength.
Talents reflect each person’s aptitude, and Boles is almost destined to become a powerful adventurer.
Perhaps because of this, he dared to venture into the small world passage?
However, Lis wouldn’t underestimate Boles.
Every Legendary Talent has its uniquely powerful aspect; perhaps the Adventurer’s Soul will bring Lis unexpected surprises.
Just as Lis was thinking about how to nurture Boles, he noticed the active thoughts of Boles.
Yet the Boles before him was just as before, lying on the bed without any movement.
"If you’re awake, get up. You can’t pretend before me."
Lis spoke softly.
But Boles didn’t move at all.
Lis smirked and flicked his finger.
"Ouch!"
Boles instantly sprang up from the bed, clutching his head and bewilderedly observing his surroundings.
He saw a handsome youth sitting in front of him, smiling at him.
This youth was far more charming than anyone on Siel Island; Boles involuntarily felt goodwill upon seeing him.
But only for a moment, as Boles retreated repeatedly, warily looking at Lis and the surrounding room.
This place was far more luxurious than any house on Siel Island, just like the sailors bragged about.
But wasn’t he just inside that passage?
How did he suddenly end up here?
"Alright, no need to be tense."
Lis waved, smiling at Boles before him and said:
"Since you came to our world through the small world passage, you should understand this is quite a risky thing."
"Especially for a child like you."
This Boles is rather interesting, able to quickly shake off the impact of his high Charm Attribute.
Is this a manifestation of his talent?
"I’m not a child anymore; I’ve been training hard!"
Boles replied somewhat displeased.
"Is that so?"
Lis nodded with a smile, controlling two Mage’s Hands to lift Boles from the bed and toss him around.
Boles screamed in terror but couldn’t muster any resistance.
After a little playful teasing, Lis finally let him down.
"Understand? Your strength is quite dangerous outside."
"The world out here is much stronger and more dangerous than the small world you live in."
"You simply can’t survive here."
Listening to Lis’s voice, Boles shook his dizzy head.
Glaring at Lis somewhat angrily, yet Boles wasn’t very upset.
He could perceive that the youth before him harbored no hostility; rather, he felt an urge to be close to the youth.
"Mister, what should I call you?"
Thinking it over, Boles climbed off the bed, stood before Lis, and asked.
"Oh?"
Lis nodded, looking at Boles and said:
"I am Lis Kain."
"Would you like to be my third disciple?"
"...I am willing."
After a moment of contemplation, Boles quickly responded.
From his previous experiences, he realized that this Lis Kain was the strongest person he’d ever seen.
The formidable sailors he had once seen couldn’t compare to this person.
Though this was merely his feeling, Boles was quite willing to trust his intuition.
"Alright."
Lis nodded with satisfaction; although Boles was just a child, he didn’t need to spend much effort in persuasion.
Letting him go was certainly not an option; obediently becoming his disciple and working for him!
Lis pondered, and with a pull of his hand.
Helen suddenly appeared in the room, her Longsword and sweat on her forehead showing she was in the midst of her daily training.
"Helen, I have a task for you."
"Teacher, please tell me."
Helen wiped the sweat away and stored the Longsword in her storage ring.
Lis pointed at Boles beside her, smiling and said:
"This is my new disciple; take him to familiarize himself here and arrange for him to move in."
"He’s from the Blue Sea Mini World; let him understand some basics first, then bring him to see me."
"Alright, Teacher."
Helen nodded and dragged Boles out of the room.
For Lis now, such time-consuming tasks could completely be assigned to others.
Moreover, Lis was curious whether two people with Luck Aura together would give him any surprises.
...
Boles was a bit dazed, then was led out of the room by Helen holding his hand.
This young lady in front of him is really beautiful!
Will she perform Magic? How did the Longsword just disappear?
Boles was very curious, but he couldn’t resist Helen’s strength, trailing her out of the room.
Only then did he see through the corridor window the place he was currently in.
The entire city below was painted in such a pure and deep azure tone, as if it had absorbed the sky’s essential color, interacting with the surrounding white clouds, creating distinct boundaries like the lines between dreams and reality.
The city’s surface wasn’t a simple flat plane but staggered and layered like undulating waves of the ocean, yet more serene and harmonious than the ocean. The lofty Magic Towers were the most prominent structures of this city, emitting dazzling lights, making the entire city as resplendent as a starlit sky.
The city’s magnificence and brilliance left Boles stunned for a moment.
At this time, Helen didn’t rush but took Boles to the window, introducing various places in the Floating City to him.
Boles noticed that clouds seemed to be floating outside the city, but wasn’t this location... too close?
When he learned from Helen’s words that they were in a city above the sky, he was completely astonished.
Is this the mightiest world?
Even in the stories boasted by Minstrels and sailors, he had never heard of such a thing.
For a moment, a flame seemed to ignite and blaze in Boles’s heart.
This is the life he desires!
He wants to witness more of such beautiful sights; this soul-stirring sensation fascinated him.
Helen smiled and said to Boles:
"Though I’m not sure what level those Sea Beast Emperors you mentioned are, they surely aren’t stronger than Teacher."
"Lis Teacher is the Controller of this Floating City and an extremely powerful Legendary Arcanist."
"You can become Teacher’s disciple, but continue to strive, at least aim to break through to the Golden Rank?"
"However, you’re still young, so don’t rush."
Perhaps seeing her little junior, Helen patiently introduced Boles.
Boles nodded repeatedly, memorizing her words.
Seeing this, Lis was reassured to look away.
The appearance of Boles suddenly reminded him of something worth his involvement.
Looks like it’s time to visit the Fishman Tribe!