Chapter 52: Merfolk

The sunlight sliced through the sky as sixty players gathered in front of the Ancient Castle, waiting for Fang Ka’s instructions.Each of them wore armor, where soft waves flowed across its surface, holding various impressive weapons, looking like an unyielding Knight Order, imposing and arrogant.

Fang Ka looked at the scene before him and couldn’t help but feel moved.

He gently extended his hand and waved to one side, "Let’s go!"

The players excitedly raised their weapons and strode towards the west.

"Hey hey hey, here we go, today I’m going to smash through this hidden dungeon!" a player raised a giant axe that was as tall as a person and shouted.

Iron Black Pot lifted his spear: "Demacia! Watch my spear strike like a dragon!"

Flatulence waved his two-handed greatsword: "Cut down Demacia! For the Skeleton Alliance!"

Wangzai Little Buns excitedly shook his two short knives: "Wowooowoo~ for Mage Fang Ka!"

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Instantly, the solemn and oppressive atmosphere at the scene was completely diminished.

Fang Ka reached out and rubbed his brow: "I knew it... if this group of players were serious, then there’d really be a problem."

A group of players arrived at the Dead Volcano Territory, which quieted them down a bit.

At this moment, Fang Ka had already canceled the Soul Contract’s command of ’not to approach the area of the Dead Volcano Territory’.

The players arrived smoothly near the Water Element Magic Array.

Fang Ka observed the surroundings for a bit and then came before the players: "I need you to find a suitable location and dig a hole downward."

Upon hearing Fang Ka’s words, the players momentarily paused in confusion.

Grandpa Qian of Bone-Touching looked to Hand Rubbing Diamonds: "Diamonds, what do you think Mage Fang Ka means?"

Hand Rubbing Diamonds shook his head slightly: "I’m not sure either, but Mage Fang Ka must have his reasons for his request. This is something I’m good at. Wait a moment while I find a suitable spot."

With his words finished, Hand Rubbing Diamonds began to survey the area.

Sister Parrot tapped Wangzai Little Buns, who was playing with his two short knives: "Xiao Mantou, it’s rare for you to have free time during the day today, huh?"

Wangzai Little Buns tapped his two short knives together: "Today’s a hidden dungeon, and other things can be postponed. Everything has its priority."

"Sister Parrot, do you think I look cool like this?" Wangzai Little Buns posed with his two short knives.

Sister Parrot nodded earnestly: "Yes, very cool, but that doesn’t spare you from digging later."

Not long after, Hand Rubbing Diamonds stopped at a spot.

Then he carefully assessed it for a while and waved to the players: "Everyone, right here. Let’s start digging."

With those words, Hand Rubbing Diamonds started digging with his horse-cutting knife.

Seeing this, the other players hurried over and began working.

Soon, a large amount of soil was dug away, exposing a layer of rock underneath.

Players with heavy weapons came over to smash the rocks, which were then cleared away by others.

After half an hour of labor, finally, a hole emerged.

The players excitedly began to enlarge the hole.

Iron Black Pot gestured to the other players: "Everyone, stop for a moment, let me check what’s down there."

With those words, Iron Black Pot walked to the edge of the hole, curious as he stooped to peer down.

"Hmm?" Iron Black Pot stood up from the ground, looking surprised.

"What is it, Black Pot?" Mr. Zhou asked curiously.

Iron Black Pot pointed at the small hole they had made: "Below is a water-filled cave, and aside from the water, there seems to be nothing else?"

Mr. Zhou approached upon hearing this, curiously looking down.

"It’s indeed a cave filled with water; I don’t see anything else either."

"However, as long as Mage Fang Ka instructed us, there must be a deeper reason. Let’s continue enlarging the hole."

The players continued working, with the hole gradually expanding.

When it had expanded enough to allow four or five people to go down, the players slowed their pace.

Iron Black Pot glanced at Fang Ka standing at a distance: "Should we go ask Mage Fang Ka if we’re done?"

Mr. Zhou shook his head: "Mage Fang Ka hasn’t said anything yet, so let’s keep at it. If we’re finished, Mage Fang Ka will let us know."

Upon hearing Mr. Zhou’s words, the other players agreed it made sense and continued enlarging the hole.

When it could accommodate eight to nine people, finally, Fang Ka spoke: "Alright."

Fang Ka walked over carefully, standing just half a body behind two players to maximize his safety.

By now, sunlight was shining through the hole, making the water in the cave beneath glisten.

However, looking at the sparkling water surface, Fang Ka inexplicably sensed a feeling of being watched.

It was as if something beneath the water was observing them.

Fang Ka didn’t think it was just his imagination, given his strong spiritual power as a mage.

After hesitating for a moment, he asked in both Ancient Western and Ancient Eastern Language: "Do you know Mage Kain?"

This world consists of two continents, one in the east and one in the west. Ancient Eastern Language and Ancient Western Language are the most widespread and authoritative languages.

Most races have some understanding of these two languages.

The surrounding players obviously didn’t understand the Ancient Eastern Language or Ancient Western Language; they looked at Fang Ka, clueless as to what he was saying.

After a moment’s silence, the water surface stirred, and several heads emerged from the water.

The heads emerging were a mix of men and women, the men handsome and the women beautiful, all quite attractive.

However, the men had some purple scales on their temples, and the women had some pink scales on theirs.

Seeing the pattern and arrangement of the scales, Fang Ka suddenly recalled a book he had read.

"Purple Merfolk? Pink Merfolk? Is the Merfolk Race below here?"

Now, the players also stared in surprise at the heads of the Merfolk Race, their eyes glinting.

So, there really were other NPCs on this island?

The most beautiful female merfolk frowned and spoke: "What is your relationship with Mage Kain? How do you know of Mage Kain? What do your current actions mean?"

She spoke in Ancient Western Language.

The Merfolk Race is ruled by Golden Merfolk and Silver Merfolk, with Golden Merfolk all male and Silver Merfolk all female.

The two intermarry across generations, serving as the king and queen of the Merfolk Race.

Within the Merfolk Race, apart from Golden and Silver Merfolk, other merfolk are vassals, ordinary citizens of the Merfolk Race, such as the Purple Merfolk and Pink Merfolk before us.