Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 482: Killer Whale Harbor

The Killer Whale Harbor had been developed for more than three hundred years now, and the city had been constantly expanding and renovating to form its current scale. At the outskirts of the port city was the seafood mall. Up until now, Killer Whale Harbor's business was no longer purely whaling. It also included other species of seafood. All deep-sea creatures, including sharks, were within the scope of Killer Whale Harbor's business.

There would always be a dozen ships sailing here every day, and a similar number of ships would return in the evening. There were countless types of cargo ships and passenger ships. The customs duties on these merchant ships alone are a huge sum of money every year. The bustling port city is further illustrated by the two voyage chambers of commerce that rent exclusive docks at the port all year round.

After traveling by sea for nearly a month, Belmore and Chila finally arrived at the northern border from the southern border of the empire.

It was the end of autumn, and the weather in the southern border of the empire was still extremely hot and unbearable. However, when they arrived in the north, the autumn breeze had already brought with it a trace of winter coldness. Of course, for the two of them, this coldness was nothing. Still dressed in summer clothes, they followed the flow of passengers from behind the large passenger ship to disembark.

As soon as they got to the dock, they could smell the strong smell of the air. This was a seaport city, and it was mainly a seafood industry. There were stalls that slaughtered big fish everywhere on the dock, so there was naturally a strong fishy smell floating in the air. Anyone who first arrived at Killer Whale Harbor would not be used to this smell. However, it was precisely this smell of blood that created the glory of the city.

The two of them walked out of the pier and felt the ground beneath their feet was oily, as if the fish cream and fish fat had spread from the pier into the streets. Kira frowned, while Belmore helplessly looked at each other and smiled before following the crowd into the city.

After paying the taxes to enter the city, they got a wooden token that was temporarily staying in the city. With this sign, they wouldn't be interrogated by the guards patrolling the city. If you encounter any dangers or difficulties in the city, you can also ask the city guards for help. Otherwise, without this wooden token, the city defense team would not even look at you and would send you out of the city.

Whether it was architecture or carving, Killer Whale Harbor used dark tones. Apart from the green belts on the block and the plants in the park square, it was hard to see anything else in color, so the whole city gave off a deep feeling. Especially the buildings near the dock. They had a history of many years. The outer walls of many houses had long since fallen off, leaving behind ugly patches.

The history of this neighborhood dates back to three hundred years ago. Whether it was buildings or streets, it still retained the general pattern of the past. As a result, the streets here were complex and narrow. Many times, pedestrians and vehicles crowded together to pass through. Naturally, there would not be too little friction.

The further you go to the center of the city, the wider the streets will become. After all, it was built after the expansion, and the design and planning will be better. Walking on the streets of the city, one could feel that the road was constantly rising. That was because the city was originally built on a relatively flat hill. And at the highest point of the city, one could see a prominent mountain peak.

A dark red castle could be seen above. This oppressive and gloomy castle was where the Dillis Clan had lived for generations. The current owner of the castle was the Bloody Earl, Eric. This castle, locals call it "Blood Twilight", short for Blood Castle.

Glancing in the direction of Blood Castle, Belmore dragged Qila into a nearby bar. The bar here is different from other places, whether it is day or night, it is almost open all day. The bar was packed with people, and Belmore and the others chose a relatively quiet corner to sit in. Very quickly, a woman dressed in hot clothes walked over, but her skin was rough and her hair was yellow.

"What would you like? If you are new to Killer Whale Harbor, I suggest you both have a cup of bloody beauty. This is our signature."

"Just as you said." Belmond smiled.

The woman rolled her eyes at him and turned to leave.

Kira glared at the figure and said, "Oh my God, there are so many people here. It's not easy to find Princess Lily here. And we don't know if she's here yet. No, we don't even know if she'll show up."

"It doesn't matter. Just try your best. And when it comes to getting information, where is it easier to get information than in a bar?" Belmond wasn't worried at all.

Very quickly, the bartender walked back. She brought down two cocktails from the plate, filled with blood-red liquor, floating on dry ice, with a slice of lemon on the rim, which was rather good.

"Please enjoy it slowly." The bartender smiled.

Qila took a sip and felt that the wine carried a hint of sweetness. However, after entering his throat, there seemed to be a ball of fire burning in his stomach. It could be seen that this wine was full of strength. Belmond also took a sip. Both of them were surprised by the intensity of the wine.

"How is it? Isn't it delicious?" The bartender turned around and walked back, spreading her hands to Belmond. "Then, pay the price."

"How much?"

"Two gold coins."

Belmond shook his head and said, "It's really expensive, but it's worth it."

He took out three gold coins and placed them in the hands of the bartender. "Two gold coins are for the bartender and the other is for the tip. Whichever city is the most well-informed, if I may ask."

The woman happily put away one of the gold coins and saw that Belmond's expression was completely different. She bent down and whispered in Belmod's ear, "If you're talking about the proper channels, you should go to the Adventurers' Association. If you're looking for any gossip, I suggest you go to the Sea God Temple on Oak Street and find the priest Bahrain. He'll give you what you want. However, the consultation fee for the Bahraini priests isn't cheap."

After wiping Belmond's chest, the woman chuckled and said, "Although I'd like to say that I can provide you with some special services, considering that you already have a beautiful lady by your side, I'll take that back. Have a good time at Killer Whale Harbor."

In Kira's confused gaze, the bartender picked up the plate and walked away with fiery steps. But when she passed a table, a man sitting beside the aisle stretched out his black-haired hand and heavily pinched her butt. The woman cried out in alarm and cursed at the man before walking away. The man laughed and his gaze inadvertently passed by Qila's side. His eyes immediately lit up.

"Looks like it's time to go." Belmond said softly.

Kira held her glass and said, "I haven't finished a cup of gold yet."

"If you don't leave, then oh, trouble has already arrived."

"What?" When Kira was still confused, the light in front of her suddenly dimmed, but four or five men surrounded their table. The man who had just touched the bartender's butt said roughly to Belmond, "Kid, you're not here. You don't have to itch to get beaten up."

Then he put on a smile and said to Kira, "Beauty, are you new to Killer Whale Harbor? I'm a local snake here. You can ask me anything you don't understand."

"Who are you?" It wasn't the first day that Kira walked out. In those years when she was an adventurer, she had seen this kind of scene many times. However, at that time, she had a group of male companions beside her, and no one else dared to provoke her. Now there was only one Belmond sitting beside her, and although he could kill her companions with one hand, not everyone knew what to do.

For example, the ones in front of him.

"My name is Dike, Iron Wristband Dike!" The man bent his arm, revealing the muscles on his hand and a black-green tattoo.

"Oh, there's nothing you don't understand, so I appreciate your kindness."

"Don't be so heartless, beauty. I know a few places that are fun. Why don't I show you around?" Dick revealed his yellow teeth and laughed.

"One of the places must be your bed, right?" Kira said without changing her expression.

"Haha, you're quite a good girl. That's right, of course you have to lie on my bed if you're tired of playing." He stretched out his hand and landed on Kira's shoulder.

Kira stretched out her hand and swept away his claws. She smiled and said, "You can get me into bed, but I'm no longer a fifteen or sixteen year old girl. Do you think you can coax me into bed with just a few words?"

"Then what do you want?"

"Money!" Kira said leisurely.

Dick's expression changed slightly as he reached out and took out a bag from his coat and threw it on the table. "Alright, I like your straightforward personality. Here are a hundred gold coins. Not to mention accompanying me, it's enough to play with my brothers!"

Belmond looked at them with a smile and didn't interfere, allowing Qila to deal with them.

Kira picked up the bag and waved it in her hand. "It seems like there are a hundred of them."

"Of course."

Throwing it back, Kira took out a bigger purse and threw it on the table. "Here are a thousand. If you take off your pants and let me play, the money will be yours."

Dick almost spat out a mouthful of blood. He was stunned for a moment before he laughed sinisterly, "Damn, you little bitch dares to tease me. It seems like you don't know how powerful Iron-wrist Dick is until I teach you a lesson today!"

He reached out to catch Kira, who tilted his head away from his claws. He kicked Dick's ankle and jumped backwards with a loud scream of pain. Several other men also started fighting. One of them grabbed Belmond. Belmond casually clenched his fist and swung it again. The man immediately turned around and fell away, but his arm was broken.

Kira simply grabbed the big sword that was placed beside her, one sword at a time, and slapped the heads and chests of these men, and then she knocked them down in three or two strikes. Dick rushed over again. With a twist of Qila's body, Dick threw himself into the air and smashed Belmore's table to the ground. Fortunately, Belmond was quick-witted. He grabbed two cups of cocktails and drank one of them before spitting out a rich aroma.

Qila walked over and kicked the man hard. Dyke cried out like a pig. The other men in the bar couldn't help but shrink their necks when they heard this voice. Qila kicked a few more times and said, "You trash still want to play with this miss, eight hundred years earlier!"

Belmond shook his head and pulled her away. "Alright, let's go. We still have business to attend to."

Without knowing what method he used, Belmond waved his back and the golden coins flew towards the bar counter. The gold coins swirled in midair, but miraculously, they overlapped on the bar counter, forming tiny pillars. Belmond smiled at the bartender and said, "This is our compensation. Please accept it."

Only then did he pull Qila away.

Oak Street wasn't hard to find. After all, the Sea God Divine Palace was a landmark building of Killer Whale Harbor, just like the blood-colored twilight. The sea goddess Yuris was a god worshipped by fishermen and sailors. Among the many beliefs of the empire, the sea goddess Yuris had quite a few streets of faith. After all, those who worked for a living at sea always wished for a powerful sea god to protect them.

The Sea God Temple was open to prayers for believers every day. By the time the two of them arrived, the morning prayers had just ended. A young man stepped forward and said, "I'm sorry, both of you. I've already told you that you've untied your bundles. Please come back tonight if you need anything."

"We want to see the Bahraini priests," he said, pulling him aside.

"Do you have an appointment?"

Belmond shook his head. The young man smiled and said, "There's nothing I can do."

"Perhaps." Belmond shoved a gold coin into his hand.

The young man's eyes lit up, but he still said, "At this time, the Bahraini priests have already eaten lunch and are ready to take a nap."

"Then please call him up." Belmond placed his hand on the young man, and golden coins landed on his palm.

"Please wait a moment." The young man put away the gold coins and turned to leave.

Not long after, an old man with white hair and a sacrificial robe walked out. "I am a Bahraini priest. I heard that the two of you are looking for me?"

Belmond nodded and said, "We have something to ask the priest."

"Then follow me."

Bahrain took them to a quiet prayer room with the image of the sea god Yuris hanging on the wall. Bahrain made a pilgrimage to the statue before saying, "If you two want to learn about the deeds of the sea god, you must first receive a gift and become believers of our sea god temple."

"No, Bahraini priests, what we want to know is something else." Belmond took out a purse and placed it in the arms of Priest Barbie. It was Dick's money, which Belmond had taken from him during the fight and was now in Bahrain's arms.

Bahrain's cloudy eyes lit up. He chuckled and put away the bag. After closing the door again, he said, "Looks like someone introduced you. Tell me, what do you want to know? My old Bahrain has nothing else, but the news is all in my mind."

The Bahraini priest patted his smooth forehead and said confidently.