We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 318 Two Vivians, the Upgraded [Forging Technique]

"Well……"

At this moment, Xiange is still in the "Little Dragon Girl" state of mimicry magic.

A pair of cute, big eyes opened groggily, looking like she hadn't woken up yet.

"Captain Shane?"

The first thing Xuan Ge did when she opened her eyes was to look for Xia En on the ship, but when she expanded her senses, she found that the entire ship seemed to be empty.

Not only Captain Shane, but also Joey and the other crew members were nowhere to be found.

The ship was empty and very quiet.

Upon realizing this, Xiange's eyes widened, and she even seemed somewhat flustered.

What's going on?
How come everyone disappeared after I took a nap?!
For a moment, Xiange even felt like the sky was about to collapse.

Although String Song initially appeared quite arrogant and seemed to look down on the Black Swan.

However, as time went by, String Song had long regarded herself as a member of the Black Swan and the other crew members as her partners.

This can actually be seen from her later behavior.

So when she realized that no one else was on the Black Swan, she felt as if she had been abandoned and left behind.

But then Xiange thought again that the Black Swan was of paramount importance to Captain Shane.

There's no way they could just abandon the Black Swan, right?
Maybe... he just happened to not be on the ship?
After calming down, Xiange turned around and found a note on the captain's table next to her.

The note briefly explained that Shane and the others were going to the [Rhine Secret Realm] to deal with the beast tide, and told Xuan Ge not to worry.
The tone and manner of speaking were quite similar to a sticky note left by parents for their children before they leave the house.

It also bears the signatures of Shane and Joey.

After reading the contents of the note, Xiange breathed a sigh of relief.

"I knew it! How could the captain possibly abandon me?"

"What a pity, I remembered so many things this time, and I wanted to tell Captain Shane as soon as possible..."

Recalling the memories of waking up from this deep sleep, Xiange's expression became somewhat serious.

"So... the ancient dragons didn't really go extinct, but migrated to other worlds before the calamity struck!"

"And that world is called [Dragon's Nest]!"

As the awakening of the stringed song deepens, certain information contained within its bloodline begins to emerge in the form of memories.

This information about the [Dragon's Nest] secret realm actually provides a direction for this ancient dragon species left behind in the [Seven Seas World].

Tell it where Gu Long's home is now.

Moreover, she vaguely sensed a call from the heavens.

Those seemed to be their own kind from the [Dragon's Nest] secret realm, summoning them.

String Song had a premonition that if she answered this call and went to the [Dragon's Nest] secret realm, she might recall more memories from before her "reincarnation".

Her abilities will also experience a leap forward.

String Song felt that such a huge secret should be shared with Xia En, as a small surprise for the captain.

However, Xiange was unaware of what had happened during her slumber.

Shane has arrived at Glass Island and learned similar information from Jane Vivian, the librarian.

"Oh, right, there's also Vivian and the crystal coffin..."

At this moment, Xiange remembered another important matter.

When Vivian first boarded the ship, Xuan Ge felt a sense of déjà vu about her.

After this period of slumber, Xiange was able to confirm that the "familiarity" was not unfounded.

because……

In her recollections of the past, that mysterious and eerie crystal coffin appeared!

This means that she may have met Vivian in the extremely distant past!

If Shane knew about this, he would definitely find it extremely unbelievable.

According to the description on the "Vivian" crew panel, she is a strange spirit created before the Great Flood.

The memories of the previous life of the String Song can be traced back to the ancient times when the ancient dragons still existed and the elves had not yet risen.

Even elves and ancient dragons may not have much interaction.

How did the two of them meet?

Although Xiange didn't know Vivian's background, she knew how absurd it was to encounter an old-fashioned person from the same era as herself.

That's why I was thinking of telling Xia En the news as soon as possible, but I didn't expect him to be not on the ship.

But soon, Xiange raised her eyebrows and looked at the wall beside her.

She sensed a presence approaching.

At the same time, Xuan Ge suddenly realized that although there was no "person" on the Black Swan, there was still a ghost!
next moment.

Vivian's translucent body passed through the wall and entered the captain's cabin.

Upon seeing her, Xiange involuntarily tucked her tail between her legs, her whole body trembled slightly, and even the scales on her dragon tail seemed to stand up.

This reaction is somewhat similar to a feline's fur standing on end.

In the past, when facing Vivian, Xiange had never felt this way.

only because……

At this moment, Miss Ghost seemed like a completely different person!
The languid and sleepy demeanor of the past has been removed from Vivian, replaced by a rational coldness. A mysterious quality surrounds her, exuding a dangerous and captivating bewitching beauty.

The gaze from those eyes felt completely foreign to Xiange.

Or rather, at this moment, Vivian truly revealed the true nature of the [Witch of Annihilation].

"……Who are you!?"

With a furrowed brow and a look of wariness, Xian Ge asked.

"You are definitely not the Vivian I know!"

Vivian was neither surprised nor hostile to Xiange's reaction; she simply sighed softly.

“Old friend, it seems you’ve remembered quite a few things since you woke up this time.”

Her tone was very familiar, as if she were talking to a long-time friend.

However, Xuan Ge keenly realized that the "old friend" Vivian was referring to was not the current Vivian, but the Vivian herself before she was reincarnated as a dragon egg!
"I did see you in the past!"

String Song's vigilance intensified; she was prepared to revert to her original form at any moment to engage in battle.

She questioned again, "Who exactly are you? Why did you board Captain Shane's ship?"

Upon hearing this question, Vivian turned to look out the window, as if gazing at some extremely distant place, and murmured softly.

"They say I am... the Witch of Annihilation."

"She is the witch who draws the stars, and the calamity destined for annihilation."

"It is an illusion that should not exist in this time and space, and a shadow of the past that does not belong to the present world."

"However, I prefer the name 'Vivian' to all these titles..."

Xian Ge looked bewildered, his face full of confusion.

Who would understand this?
She could understand every single word Vivian said, but when they were put together, they became something she couldn't comprehend at all.

But in any case, Vivian seems to have a very impressive background.

Is it something more powerful than the title of Great Bronze Dragon?
Seeing Xiange's expression, "Vivian" smiled and said, "It seems you're still the same as before."

"But that's fine too, since you won't remember it anyway even if you understand it."

Xuan Ge was stunned for a moment: "What do you mean..."

Her voice stopped abruptly.

Because after Vivian finished speaking, the ghost had already silently arrived in front of Xiange.

Immediately afterwards, "Vivian" reached out and gently touched Xian Ge's fair forehead.

“You…” Xiange tried to struggle, but a strong drowsiness surged up from her mind, causing her eyelids to close involuntarily.

"Don't worry, dizziness is normal."

Before she lost consciousness, "Vivian's" voice rang in her ears: "Sorry, it was all part of the plan..."

"Go to sleep, you'll feel better after a good night's sleep..."

Soon, Xiange's petite body collapsed into her arms.

Vivian placed Xiange on the small bed, closed her eyes, and then...

The witch-like aura she possessed quickly weakened and dissipated, eventually turning her into the ordinary, listless ghost she once was.

Vivian opened her eyes again, looked around blankly, and let out a soft exclamation.

"Huh? Why am I here?"

"Was Xiange awake before?"

Vivian pondered for a moment but couldn't come up with a solution. Instead, she felt drowsy and muttered to herself.

"I don't know why, but I feel so tired all over... like I've been in a fight with someone."

"Forget it, what's done is done, let's go to sleep!"

Vivian struggled for a while, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't overcome the overwhelming drowsiness and wanted to just lie down and sleep.

In the room, there was only Xiange's small bed.

Although Vivian was a lazy bum, she still had some ladylike reserve and couldn't just lie on the ground casually.

So she lay down next to Xiange.

"Make way... squeeze in..."

"Make room for me..."

Muttering these words to herself, Vivian quickly fell into a deep sleep.

……

So, when Shane returned to the Black Swan with his crew, this was the scene they saw—

Xian Ge and Vivian, one big and one small, squeezed into this small bed, filling it to the brim, yet they slept very peacefully.

Xia En's lips twitched slightly as he watched.

Vivian, it's one thing for you to sleep, but why are you fighting with Xiange for a bed?
Don't you have your own luxurious private room with a crystal coffin?

Xia En was about to go forward and wake Vivian up.

But then, Xiange opened her eyes first.

"Captain Shane!"

She called out Xia En's name urgently, as if she had been startled awake from a nightmare, her eyes wide open with a lingering sense of unease.

"I'm here."

Xia En's calm voice gradually soothed Xiange's flustered mood.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Startled, Xiange hurriedly said, "Captain Xia En, I have something to tell you, it's about..."

"It's about..."

When she got to the most crucial point, Xiange suddenly stopped talking.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't remember what she wanted to say.

"Ok?"

Xia En raised an eyebrow, but still patiently asked, "No rush, think carefully, what is it about?"

Xiange thought for a long time but couldn't remember. Suddenly, she noticed the ghostly figure beside her and was startled.

It was a genuine "shock".

Suddenly, Xiange jumped up and hid behind Xia En.

"Whoa... Vivian, what is she doing here with me?"

Seeing this, Xia En was even more surprised.

Previously, Xiange and Vivian had a fairly good relationship, but now, Xiange seems to be vaguely afraid of Vivian, as if she has been left with some kind of psychological trauma.

Could it be that something happened between the two of them before?
"Oh right, I remember now!"

String Song continued, "Ancient Dragons... the Ancient Dragon race is not extinct yet!"

"The remaining ancient dragons have all migrated to a secret realm called the Dragon's Nest."

"Moreover, I seem to be able to sense the location of that [secret realm] in the dark."

When she said this, Xiange's tone carried a hint of smugness, as if she wanted to shock everyone with this explosive news and enjoy their surprised looks.

However, at this moment, not only Shane, but the other crew members also had some strange expressions.

Seeing Xiange's smug little expression, everyone felt a little reluctant to expose her fantasy.

At first, Xiange thought that Xia En and the others were silent because they were shocked by the news.

But she wasn't stupid after all. After observing carefully for a moment, she stammered.

"You...you already knew about this?"

After thinking for a moment, Xia En finally decided to tell the truth and nodded, "That's right."

"And, not long after you fell into a deep sleep."

"Woo..."

String Song let out a small, mournful cry: "How could this be?"

She also wanted to take this opportunity to show off the majesty of the bronze dragon!

"However, your intelligence is not entirely without value."

Xia En patted her little head and comforted her, "If you can sense the location of the [Dragon's Nest Secret Realm], maybe we can use it to open a passage to that secret realm."

Bloodline power is also a way to "anchor".

Of course, there is actually a ready-made passage to the [Dragon's Nest Secret Realm] within the Seven Seas Federation.

However, for Xia En, to explore the secret realm, he naturally needed to master his own passage.

Otherwise, if someone were to hold them hostage, or even imprison them in the Dragon's Nest Secret Realm, wouldn't everything be over?
Upon hearing Xia En's approval, Xiange immediately perked up, puffed out her little chest, and proudly muttered to herself.

"Hmph, it seems I'm still quite useful!"

Actually, this little guy is quite easy to please.

Give them a little sunshine and they'll shine; that's the best description of them.

Not long after, Vivian slowly woke up.

She yawned and greeted him lazily.

Good morning, Captain!

"It's already evening!"

Xia En couldn't help but retort.

"Hmph, Captain Shane, you just don't understand."

Vivian stated matter-of-factly, "Ghosts have a different concept of time than ordinary people. When I wake up, it's morning!"

Xia En: "...Girl, you win."

"Captain, there's one more thing."