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Adriana's ship has arrived at what appears to be the northern tip of the continent.

But they are connected, right?

Yes, Adriana.

According to the report from M-003, which was sent out on a reconnaissance mission, the southern and northern continents are connected by a narrow isthmus.

"Then we'll head north, taking care not to stray too far from the shore."

Adriana, who is an amateur at navigating, always keeps her distance from the shore, so even if the ship is going fast, it takes her some time to get there.

"But safety first."

Adriana is alone now, and the golems accompanying her are waterproof but cannot swim. She cannot expect any help if something happens to her.

It was only natural to take extra precautions.

"The waves are rough, and we should probably stay closer to the shore than we have been. We can go to ......, but we don't want to run aground."

Not too far, not too close.

Fortunately, the sea is clear and F-002 is monitoring the ship, allowing it to continue northward while avoiding the shoals.

However, the speed is slow, about 20 kilometers per hour.

Still, Adriana and her crew finish their passage through what would later be called the Pazdekst isthmus before nightfall.

"We can't find a place to anchor for the night.

The coastline is very rough with steep cliffs and rough waves.

It would be safest to pull the boat onto the beach, but it is all rocky.

"It would be nice if there was a secluded cove."

Since even that is not in sight, Adriana has no choice but to continue heading north.

The sky is getting darker and darker.

"This is not good. ......"

Just when I was starting to get a little nervous.

"Adriana, I can see the lights".

F-002, who was checking the surroundings at the bow of the ship, pointed diagonally forward.

"I see it," said F-002 pointing diagonally ahead. Let's approach slowly.

As we get closer, we see that there is more than one light. It was clearly artificial light, and it seemed to be the light of a house.

"I knew it was inhabited."

As we get closer, we can see that the beach in the area has been developed.

It is clear that the residents have built the beach for use as a harbor.

"I wonder if I will see people again after a long time."

Adriana, who had not seen anyone for almost 10 days, was feeling a little nostalgic.

The ship is equipped with lights. It is a searchlight of sorts, complete with a reflector.

As she approached the shore with the light shining, she saw some figures.

"Oh, it's people!

Adriana waved her hand in a big gesture.

The figures on the shore looked puzzled.

It is no wonder that Adriana's boat is towing behind it the carcasses of three 10-meter-long Death Sea Serpents.

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"I am the chief of this village, Hamunthas of the Azure Sky.

My name is Adriana.

When Adriana arrived at the port, she exchanged greetings with the village chief who had come to check on her.

The elderly man, who introduced himself as Hamutas, had gray hair and yellow eyes. His skin was white.

"Adriana, I presume. What can I do for you?

I'm traveling north and was looking for a place to land my boat for the night.

"I see. I was looking for a place to land my boat at night and I saw a light so I came here." "I see." "What about the Death Serpent at ......?"

"It attacked me on the way here, so I had no choice but to kill it, but I've been checking to see if it could be used for something."

Adriana answers honestly. Hearing this, Hamunthas burst out laughing.

"Ha-ha-ha, you are a funny girl. You are welcome. You are welcome to stay at my house tonight. Let the villagers deal with the Death Serpent.

I heard that the flesh of the Death Serpent is too bad to eat, but its skin and bones are useful as raw materials.

"If you leave me some of the meat, you can use the rest as you like.

"Oh, that's great!

Adriana went to Hamunthas' house with M-003 just to be sure.

It was a one-story house with a solid stone structure and plenty of space.

I was told that there were four families living there together.

"Come in, come in."

Hamutas led me to a magnificent entrance, where several people were waiting for me.

Welcome home, sir," said an elderly woman who appeared to be his wife.

An elderly woman who appeared to be his wife said, "Welcome home, sir.

Welcome home, father-in-law.

She was a beautiful woman in her twenties. She is a beautiful woman in her twenties. She has silver hair and light blue eyes.

"Welcome home, Grandpa."

This was a grandson, a boy of about five years old.

"Welcome home, Mr. Hamunthus.

A strong, dark-skinned man bowed deeply.

"Yes, I'm home. I brought a guest. Adriana from the south.

Adriana. Adriana.

Welcome, Adriana.

Miss Adriana, welcome.

Adriana, welcome!

Adriana, welcome!

"Welcome, Adriana." "Welcome, Adriana!　Adriana was welcomed by all four of them.

Hamutas' wife was Solamaris, his daughter-in-law Sheila Marie, and his grandson Randelt.

The dark-skinned man was a squire and called himself Magtas.

He told me that he had another son named Jangalis, but that he was currently out of town and would not be back for a while.

"Keep eating," he said.

"Thank you very much."

Adriana was listening to these conversations around the dinner table.

Adriana said, "I feel bad that you have gone to all this trouble for us, when all we wanted was to dock.

Adriana said, and Solamaris denied it.

We welcome guests from afar, it is the custom in our village. What if the chief of the village doesn't practice it?

In a large pot, seafood is simmering. It is a kind of seafood stew.

Each person takes a plate and eats it.

It is summer, but the nights here are cool, which is just right.

During the meal, conversation is kept to a minimum; instead, after-dinner tea is served.

"We were born with a high aptitude for magic. Almost all of us are mages.

"Is that so?

Indeed, with this high level of free ether, it could be so.

Adriana explains herself, hoping that she might be able to teach me some useful magic.

"So you are a magical engineer.

"Oh, and healing magic too. That is unusual.

It seems that few of them have access to healing magic.

But...

"A little further north, there's a clan called the Morura. They know a great deal. If you wish, Lady Adriana, I can write a letter of introduction.

I would be very grateful.

Adriana was a match made in heaven.

Adriana accepted the offer without hesitation.