World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 415 - 222: Princess Yanya’s Favor!

Chapter 415: 222: Princess Yanya’s Favor!

Suo Lun had never heard of any Sea Witch.

But in the pirate harbor, that name seemed to be known to everyone, spoken by all, driving people utterly mad.

Of course, in reality, no one had actually seen the Sea Witch, only heard of her from the Rock Pirates or Rock maidens.

In the tales of the Rock Pirates and Rock maidens, she was touted as the most beautiful woman in the world.

Many even believed that she was born of the Sea God, which was testament to her beauty.

At night, Suo Lun found the best tavern on the island to drink and stay.

Originally, one would expect this place to be even more debauched than the southern border towns, but apart from the maids, not a single prostitute was to be seen.

It was as if all men had become paragons of virtue.

Every corner of the tavern was filled with men, each discussing the same topic.

That was the Rock maidens who would be coming ashore tomorrow.

Even men in their fifties and sixties longed for the favor of the Rock maidens.

Of course, everyone was also talking about the princess of Rock Island, the Sea Witch, but no one dared to dream of gaining her favor or sharing her bed.

Because, in the stories of the Rock Pirates and Rock maidens, this woman was so revered that they dared not harbor any expectations.

The favor of an ordinary Rock maiden was already one in a hundred, let alone the Rock Island princess, the Sea Witch.

And in legend, the Sea Witch possessed eyes that could ensnare souls; just one glance from her could scatter one’s spirit, never to find it again.

Thus, all men admired and feared this woman rather than daring to harbor any ulterior motives.

On the ship headed to the pirate harbor, Suo Lun told the men that he hadn’t come for the Rock maidens, and this was true.

He was here for the pirate auction.

Pirates were numerous in this world, and the Rock Pirates were the kings among them.

These pirates had robbed countless treasures, some of them priceless. Therefore, there would be auctions, and the highest bidder would win.

Over time, even the Human Kingdom would bring its rare and hard-to-sell loot to the pirate convention for auction.

Here, even the vilest of goods could be laundered.

Because it could always be claimed that the treasure was stolen by pirates, and one had merely purchased it from them.

Of course, Suo Lun wasn’t here to buy anything, but to sell.

He brought with him an entire box of mirrors, and he had no doubt that his mirrors would sell for a handsome sum.

Compared to crystal or bronze mirrors, glass mirrors were revolutionary; such clear and bright mirrors would certainly dazzle everyone.

When the time came, Suo Lun hoped to use these mirrors as a knocking brick to open the doors to Rock Island!

Because the Rock maidens were also the most beauty-loving group in this world, and they would absolutely be unable to resist the allure of the Magic Mirror.

And the pirate auction was to be held the day after tomorrow.

The Rock maidens coming ashore, however, would be tomorrow.

So, although the pirate auction took place once a month, while the Rock maidens came ashore every half-month, the entire tavern was now entirely drowned in discussions about the Rock maidens’ arrival.

Everyone, raising their glasses, eyes gleaming, awaited the morrow.

Moreover, the looks everyone gave to Suo Lun seemed full of hostility, for among all the men present, he was the most handsome.

Caught up in the atmosphere, every man in the pirate harbor, including Suo Lun, was filled with anticipation for the coming of the Rock maidens the next day.

This was like modern Earth, where some Chinese people, though they don’t celebrate Christmas, are caught up in the spirit and head to a Western restaurant for a meal, experiencing Christmas just once.

After two drinks, Suo Lun returned to his room to sleep. Amidst the sound of the waves, he drifted off peacefully.

With his current level of spiritual power, he could sense enemies approaching from a hundred meters away. What’s more, he could be sure that, so far, no one knew he was Suo Lun.

...

Dawn of the next day, Suo Lun awoke.

Upon opening the window, he was instantly shocked by the scene outside.

The roads of the entire pirate harbor were crammed with people, as though everyone had poured out of their homes; all eyes were trained eastward toward the sea, awaiting the arrival of the Rock maidens’ ships.

The scene before him could definitely be described as a grand spectacle.

Suo Lun, staying on the second floor, couldn’t help but peer out the window.

At that moment, no ships were in sight on the distant sea, let alone the Rock maidens’ ship.

The countless men in the harbor, with endless anticipation and restlessness, waited for the Rock ships to appear.

Legend had it that the ship carrying the Rock maidens was large and striking, easily recognizable.

After a full quarter-hour of waiting, the legendary Rock maidens’ ship still hadn’t arrived, and Suo Lun couldn’t help but return to bed and lie down.

A full hour later, suddenly, an enormous cheer erupted from outside.

"They’ve arrived, they’ve arrived..."

Then, Suo Lun almost felt the whole pirate harbor trembling, as countless people cheered and leaped, hopping on the spot.

He went to the window once more, peering out to sea.

Instantly, Suo Lun jumped with fright.

For the ship on the sea was too conspicuous, incredibly lavish as if it were an elven ship from the movies.

Moreover, this ship was enormous!

At that distance, easily over ten thousand meters away, it was already quite sizable.

In this harbor, the most common sight was ships, and some merchant ships were quite large, accommodating hundreds of people.

However, compared to this grand, ornate ship, the other ships looked like small boats.

As time passed, the grand ship drew closer and closer.