They all call me an Outer God.

Chapter 420 Vacation!?
Having such wings is not a good thing. Usually, these underdeveloped organs can hinder their normal lives, much like tumors.

If they are not treated in time, their lives will be in danger. What's worse than the superhumans is that they will not gain any superhuman abilities and will face death due to severe pollution.

Ria's expression grew serious: "What exactly happened? Their situation seems even more serious than inland."

"As you know, marine life also causes pollution, and what's even more interesting is that the pollution they cause is far beyond what those extraordinary inland creatures can achieve."

Human exploration of the ocean is only the tip of the iceberg. It contains too many terrifying things that we are powerless to resist. Even I dare not say that I can become the overlord of the ocean, the master of the sea. I can only acknowledge my lord, the storm and the abyss.

Listen, Kelcha, you're new here, so you don't know much about this, but every now and then, there's a one-month fishing ban a hundred miles north of here, which means you're prohibited from catching any fish for the entire month.

For a whole month, the people who lived by the sea had no access to any seafood. They could only rely on the meager development of agriculture to harvest primary agricultural products in order to fill their stomachs, but the climate and soil there were not suitable for planting.

You haven't seen it, but back then, huge numbers of people starved to death, huge numbers of people contracted all sorts of diseases, and huge numbers of people couldn't resist breaking the taboo and went to the seaside to secretly fish that month, which resulted in serious pollution.

This pollution has given them physical characteristics that are different from those of humans and supernatural beings, and they have also developed habits similar to those of animals.

In fact, we are also trying to find ways to curb this practice, and I believe that we can ultimately defeat pollution.

Ria was silent for a moment as he watched the people excitedly unload the treasure and food from the ship. The treasure seemed to have no use to them, serving only as a medium of exchange. Food was more precious than treasure; here, survival was paramount.

This is the suffering endured by those who went to the battlefield. They were far from home, corrupted by the supernatural, and their eyes seemed filled with indelible sorrow. Yet they forced themselves to smile and even asked if the war had been won and when they could go home.

"War, war again..."

Ria couldn't help but wonder, what is the meaning of war?

He suddenly remembered that fishing was prohibited in a certain month, and this ship was distributing so many fish to them. Could it be that this was the month when fishing was prohibited?

Ria expressed her question to Delos, who nodded.

"Yes, that's exactly what you think. Fishing in this area is prohibited for everyone this month."

What would happen if they were caught?

"You wouldn't want to know. Also, don't go to the beach when night falls. We're already exhausted on the ship, and they've been on the ship for too long and are longing for land. Let's rest together for a while."

By the way, Kelcha, you should see how hospitable the natives of this island are.

"Hahahahahahahaha!" Delos laughed loudly, patting Ria's shoulder with his tentacles. The next second, Little Swarth emerged from the side of his neck, his face full of anger, seemingly ready to bite Delos at any moment. Delos had no choice but to retract his tentacles.

Before retracting the tentacle, he couldn't resist patting Little Swarth's head again. In the end, Little Swarth bit his tentacle and refused to let go, swaying back and forth like a pendant. It was Ria who finally caught it.

After watching as everyone successfully received the goods, the crew disembarked and headed in a large group towards their pre-prepared lodgings.

Lia also checked into a special hotel.

What makes it special is its unique architectural style. It is entirely made of wood and built among tropical plants, blending perfectly with them.

The entire complex sits atop high wooden piles, far from the ground, giving it a sense of isolation from the world.

"Hey friend, is this your first time visiting here?"

A man wearing a blue coral-patterned jacket looked at Ria, who was taken aback: "Tourism!?"

"Yes, Burnley Island, a world-famous tourist destination. Don't worry if you don't know it, let me introduce it to you. Come, come—"

He enthusiastically led the way for Liya, holding a tourist guide in his hand.

"As you enter the hotel, you will be attracted by the lively atmosphere. In the lobby, travelers gather in small groups, sharing interesting stories from their journeys."

At the service desk, staff warmly greet each guest and provide them with attentive service.

The hotel is fully equipped with facilities such as restaurants, bars, and gyms to meet the various needs of guests.

The hotel's seaside architecture is truly captivating. Standing on the spacious balcony, you can overlook the azure sea, golden sand, and distant islands.

The sea breeze gently caressed my face, carrying the salty scent and fresh aroma of the sea, making me feel relaxed and happy.

My dear, here you can fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the seaside. Strolling through the hotel complex, you'll discover that every corner is filled with exquisite details.

Look! The wooden doors and windows are carved with exquisite patterns, which complement the surrounding natural environment. The lighting is just right, adding a touch of warmth and romance to the entire complex.

In addition, the hotel has several viewing platforms, allowing guests to better enjoy the beautiful seaside scenery.

In short, this hotel is a perfect vacation spot! Whether it's a romantic date, a family gathering, or a business trip, it offers the most comfortable and unforgettable experience. Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle and fully enjoy the gifts of nature!

Lia listened to this man talk for a long time without him having a chance to interrupt. Moreover, the man who seemed to be a tour guide had a smile on his face the whole way, which was in stark contrast to the people Lia saw on the coast. This contrast even gave Lia a sense of unreality.

"Are you thinking all of this is a dream? No, no, my friend, you're not dreaming. You're staying in a five-star hotel with a stunning ocean view from your window, and behind our building is an extinct volcano, lush with greenery."

All of these can be caught with just one kilogram of fish.

"You mean, fish?"

"Yes, our currency is fish, and the fresher the fish, the better."

The fresher the fish...

Ria narrowed her eyes.

Aside from the fish Delos brought from the ship, the only way to find fresh fish is to fish in the surrounding waters, but fishing there will trigger taboos.

In other words, the rent here is actually quite expensive.

Do you buy gold?

"What can you do with it? You can't spend it. What's the difference between gold and stone?"

Now Lia was certain that the rent was indeed very expensive.

However, Little Swarth had stored quite a lot of fish, and all kinds of species, so he was confident they were fresh enough.

"Here, this is for you." Ria casually pulled out a pufferfish and tossed it into the guide's hand. The pufferfish was dead, but still very fresh, with shiny eyes, as if it could come to life at any moment.

The tour guide took the pufferfish: "Give...give it to me? Really? This fish weighs at least three kilograms, and pufferfish meat is a rare and top-grade delicacy. Are you really going to give this to me?"

He stammered so much he could barely speak, completely losing the eloquent momentum he had just displayed. Ria turned to look at him, and a crack silently appeared in the skin beneath his eye, before quickly closing again.

The tour guide's face was immediately filled with anticipation.

"Praise trade."

"Can you be a little quieter now?"

"of course."

Do you have any room recommendations?

"Yes, yes, of course I will. I would never cheat you like I cheated others. You deserve all the best things in the world."

He admitted that he had tried to frame Ria, but Ria didn't have the time or energy to argue with him.

Not long after, they arrived at a door on the fourth floor. The moment they opened the door, a fresh sea breeze blew in through the half-open window. The sea view outside the window was like a beautiful painting, with the azure sea meeting the sky, sparkling and dreamlike.

"Looks pretty good."

Ria walked inside and stretched out her hand to observe the sunlight shining on it.

Warm sunlight streamed through the windows, bathing the room in a soft golden hue. The room's color scheme, dominated by white and blue, complemented the sea view perfectly. The white walls and ceiling made the space brighter, while the blue curtains and bedding added a romantic touch.

The room was furnished simply yet comfortably, with a large bed covered in a soft mattress and various bedding, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Several books about the ocean sat on the bedside table.

Lia glanced through it and found no taboo content. It was all an encyclopedia of popular science about the ocean and marine life, which would be very suitable as a teaching material for oceanographers.

However, living by the sea always presents a problem: dampness, an indescribable dampness. But that's just the environment along the coast, and there's nothing you can do about it.

"So be it."

Lia dismissed the tour guide, closed the door, and as she closed it, she took the pufferfish back and stuffed it into her tentacle.

"The atmosphere here doesn't feel like a vacation at all. What were those people thinking, turning this place into a resort?"

Aside from the environment, there's nothing else to praise. Everything here seems normal, but in the midst of the eeriness, normalcy is the greatest eeriness.

"Goo."

Compared to Ria, little Swarth didn't have as many worries.

It burst out of Ria's flesh and blood, flapped its wings, and jumped onto the bed. The bed was a very large and soft, comfortable bed, where little Swarth could jump and roll around as he pleased.

As Ria watched, she couldn't help but feel a little better.

"Let's observe for now and treat it as a real vacation. We haven't even had a chance to take a vacation for so many days, isn't that unfair?"

He thought this to himself, but soon after, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

"Bang bang bang."

There's a knock on the door.

Lia opened the door, but there was no one in front of him. Looking down, he realized that there was a strange little girl with a flushed face standing outside the door.

The little girl reached out and gave him a square red box.

The girl's flushed face was not due to shyness or any other emotion causing facial congestion, but rather because her face was naturally that red, abnormally red.

"Thank you, little friend." Ria thanked the little girl. Although he didn't know what was in the box, it didn't matter. Saying thank you was basic etiquette. As for what to do next, he could only improvise and see if it was still necessary to be polite.

The girl nodded, and as soon as Ria thanked her, she turned and ran away. Ria opened the box and found a note inside.

The note read: "Don't stay here, run!"

run?
Why are you running? That child seems to know the truth.

Ria's eyes darted around. His interest in the place grew, and he decided to stay there.

On that day, a group of sailors checked in here. They exchanged the fish they caught at sea for quite nice rooms. Shamir deliberately stayed next to Ria, thinking that as neighbors, they might often run into each other and greet each other.

That evening, they were received by the island's indigenous chief, a native of the island. When the people arrived at the welcoming ceremony, they discovered that many other natives were also participating, dressed in rather strange clothing, unlike any style of dress that Ria had ever seen.

These people talked about praising revelry and the abyss, but in reality, they gathered everyone together around the campfire, singing and circling it hand in hand.

The bonfire feast is said to be a specialty of Burnley Island, where many delicacies are placed on huge leaves for everyone to eat and take as they please, while people sing, dance, and laugh.

The crew of the Delos all sat together, and the natives poured drinks into their glasses in a friendly manner. Ria smelled the drinks and found that they were not poisoned.

These people seem genuinely friendly, but logically this is impossible. Judging from Shamir's attitude, he deeply despises those who have invaded his homeland and wishes he could skin them alive. How could he possibly be smiling like that?

As a deity, Ria's perception of emotions has become increasingly strong. He could sense that these people were sincere, so Ria reciprocated by giving them some shellfish as a gift.

Upon receiving the live shellfish, the people were flattered and then threw them into the fire to roast, while a group of people continued to dance and gesticulate around the shellfish.

Ria: "..."

He made a straw from the stem of a plant, inserted it into the coconut, and began to drink the coconut juice. Little Swarth had finished drinking the coconut juice, so now he split the coconut in half, put one half of the coconut shell on his head, and pretended that he was a coconut.

"Cuckoo!"

Little Swarth ran up to Ria to show him his new helmet, and Ria praised it as very cool, which made the mythical creature feel inflated again.

(End of this chapter)