I Have a Sailing Game-Chapter 132 - 123: The Meaning Within

"The plant is in a very happy state when the green dewdrop forms..."

"The thing you’re talking about, it does ring a bell, but I’m not sure if I can do it, I’ll try my best..."

Iya poked her cheek with her finger, thinking for a long time.

This kind of dewdrop was something she rarely encountered as well.

"Do your best, if you manage, I’ll treat you to lots of delicious food!"

Rogel began painting a rosy picture for her.

The Little Elf heard this, her mouth almost watering, nodded vigorously, filled with enthusiasm.

Just as Rogel was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, Iya, what’s your name?"

Rogel thought Iya’s original name shouldn’t be Iya. After all, have you ever met a talking cat that introduced itself as Meow Meow?

"Name? What’s a name?"

Iya looked a little confused.

"It’s like an address!" Rogel was somewhat speechless. Could it be that the Gardener Elf doesn’t have the concept of names?

"What’s an address?"

Iya was even more bewildered.

Rogel was getting a headache; he pointed at himself. "A name is a form of address, it’s my label. My name is Rogel, when others call Rogel, they’re calling me, understand?"

"Oh..."

Iya nodded thoughtfully.

Suddenly, she had a revelation.

Rogel felt as if he could see a bright light bulb symbolizing wisdom shining above her head.

"I’m Rogel!"

Iya placed one hand on her hip, pointed at herself with the other hand, and said seriously.

"..."

Darn it!

Rogel almost fainted.

Maybe the concept of names really doesn’t exist in the communication method of the Gardener Elf.

"Stop!" Rogel rubbed his temples, then pointed at himself, "Me, Rogel."

Then he pointed at her, "You, Iya."

"So when I call Iya in the future, I’m calling you, got it?"

Only then did Iya come to an understanding.

Though she still felt that this address was a bit strange.

Oh well, never mind, the most important thing now is to work hard so that Rogel, that big bad guy, will fulfill his promise!

...

After the long voyage, the Gelin was finally about to reach Giant Claw Island.

In everyone’s sight, three sharp, pointed claws slowly appeared on the horizon, as if an ancient massive Giant Dragon had stretched its claws from the other side of the sea, creating a sense of awe.

As they got closer, the outline of Giant Claw Island gradually appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Three twisted giant stone peaks and slopes extending downward, huge and emanating a sense of power.

Rows of stone houses stood in neat ranks, next to which were not a few towering grand buildings.

Giant Claw Island perfectly blocked the evening glow at the edge of the horizon, setting a vast shadow over Rogel’s side along the towering peaks.

"After the perilous adventure at sea, the poet Kadi had finally arrived with his trusted companions at the most magnificent island of the Giant Claw Sea Area!"

"This is the pearl of the Giant Claw Sea Area, the perilous and magnificent Giant Claw Island!"

"It’s surrounded by thirteen subsidiary islands, and over a hundred small islands."

"From travelogues and island gazetteers, it’s not difficult to learn that Giant Claw Island is rich in various resources, bustling with renowned adventurers, from which massive trade caravans embark, while vicious pirates watch with greedy eyes nearby..."

Kadi continued writing furiously, reciting passionately as he did so.

"Alright, don’t speak so loudly."

Rogel rolled his eyes.

"Gelin, prepare to dock!"

...

The harbor at Giant Claw Island was massive.

The Gelin looked quite inconspicuous in the port.

From a bird’s-eye view, it was hard to precisely spot the Gelin among the densely docked ships.

Upon arriving at Giant Claw Island, Rogel and the others had a lot to do.

Aside from the necessary purchase of goods, he also needed to find the main ingredient for the Blood Spirit Shadow Piercing Potion.

The most crucial thing among these was to help Lina find traces of her parents.

However, by this time it was already late, and after paying money to the island guards, the crew of the Gelin didn’t immediately leave the ship, planning to disembark the next day.

Night.

Lina stood on the deck of the Gelin, silently observing the grand island before her, her beautiful eyes lost and wandering, her thoughts unclear.

Rogel, stepping out from the forge room, saw this scene and walked over.

"You have something on your mind?"

Rogel smiled, handing her a washed dark purple fruit, a fruit from Purification Rift, not a medicinal fruit, but quite tasty.

Lina accepted the fruit but didn’t eat it.

"Rogel, you’ve been away from home for so long, don’t you miss your mom and dad?"

"..."

Rogel scratched his head in response to the question.

In the real world, his parents often called to urge him about having kids, which he found quite a headache.

But Lina must be referring to the parents of his game character.

At the mention of this, Rogel couldn’t help but recall that little boat and the pearls.

Big Orange begrudgingly counts, too.

To be honest, Rogel didn’t have any feelings for the parents of this world, as he hadn’t even met them.

But back when he hadn’t yet reached Sea Serpent Island, he did have the idea of wanting to go back.

After all, there might have been some hidden quests or treasures on the island.

But...he didn’t even know where his game character’s home was, how could he search?

After these thoughts flashed through his mind, Rogel smiled and said nothing, because Lina was just asking out of curiosity, not really wanting to know about Rogel’s parents. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"When I was on Sea Serpent Island, I often missed them."

"Since I was very young, they traveled with trade caravans, and would only come to see me once in a long while."

"Each time they came back, they would bring me lots of things."

"My mom often brought books related to medical knowledge, while my dad brought little knives because he knew I really liked those things."

"Mom would always scold Dad, thinking these things were dangerous."

"But Dad would always secretly give me some blunted knives or daggers behind her back."

At this point, Lina smiled softly.

"...Until one day, I saw Grandpa receive a letter from the trade caravan..."

"The caravan said they were lost to a tsunami."

"Grandpa and I didn’t know if this was true or not, and even Grandma once came to the Giant Claw Sea Area to look for them..."

But clearly, they found nothing.

At this point, her expression turned desolate.

"I’ve always wanted to find the real reason for their disappearance, but it’s so difficult."

"I don’t even know where to start looking..."

After a long silence, Rogel reached out to pat Lina on the shoulder to comfort her.

But then, his body suddenly froze.

Lina leaned into his arms.

"After we finish what we need to do, let’s leave..."

"I can’t find my mom and dad..."

"They’re gone, really gone..."

"Rogel..."

Her voice was choked with sobs, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Normally, Rogel would be delighted and excited.

But at this moment, he couldn’t muster any happiness.

Rogel gently patted her back, his heart a mix of emotions, brewing for a while before he managed to say two words.

"...I’m here."

...

The next day.

After waking up in her room, Lina felt a little better, but still somewhat downhearted.

After washing up, she opened the door, only to see Rogel on the deck.

"Awake?" Rogel glanced at her: "Let’s go, it’s time to get off the ship."

Lina was silent for a moment, then shook her head: "You all go ahead, I’ll stay on the ship."

"After you finish what you need to do, we’ll set off again."

With that, she prepared to head into the planting area.

But Rogel stopped her, taking the tools from her hand.

"I know your concerns, Lina."

"You’re afraid that even in Giant Claw City you won’t find clues about your parents, worried that even if you do everything, you won’t get the result you want."

"But..."

"The great distance from Sea Serpent Island to Giant Claw City didn’t terrify you."

"So why should the small gap between Gelin and Giant Claw City become an insurmountable chasm?"

Rogel looked at her quietly.

"No matter what, I will wait for you to take this step."

"Before you take that step, I have nothing to do."

"Gelin is waiting for you."

"I will also always wait for you."

Lina said nothing, but her heart couldn’t be at peace for a long time.

What Rogel said indeed reflected the concerns in her heart.

For many years, finding her parents had become a wish and even an obsession for her.

But when she truly reached Giant Claw City, just one step away, she instead felt endless confusion...

So many years have passed, and her mom and dad must already be gone.

Even if she arrives in Giant Claw City, can she really find their whereabouts?

Even a three-year-old child knows what happens to ships when they encounter disasters on the sea.

Not to mention remains, even the shipwreck, or any navigation records they left with the caravan, may have already vanished with time...

Then, what is the point of her coming here?

"Regardless of the result, we have to try,"

Rogel looked at her, extending his hand to her.

"Even if the story isn’t perfect, we have to put an end to it for a new story to begin, don’t you think?"

Looking at Rogel’s outstretched hand.

Lina suddenly smiled.

Yes, I need to put an end to this story.

That’s the purpose of my coming here.

"Thank you for your guidance, but I won’t hold your hand as we go."

She hummed lightly, turned her head, and walked towards her room, seeming much more at ease.

"..."

Last night you asked me for a hug, and today you won’t even hold my hand.

Rogel turned his head with a helpless smile.

Then suddenly noticed a familiar feather by the doorframe.

This little rascal...

Rogel’s face immediately darkened.

He silently sneaked behind the eavesdropper, expressionless.

At this moment, Kadi was sneakily crouching by the door.

"I knew Captain Rogel and Sister Lina must be in love, hehe..."

He laughed smugly.

After hearing nothing, he peeked again.

However, a strong hand grabbed his ear.

This made Kadi shiver all over, his heart startled.

Oh no!

Sure enough, an icy voice floated over.

"What are you doing?"

"R-R-R-R... Captain Rogel, let me explain, I actually..."

Kadi put on a tearful face.

He felt wronged too.

He had just finished watering the plants and was about to head up to scrub the deck, but unexpectedly bumped into this scene.

It’s hard to say whether he was unlucky or extremely unlucky.

Now that’s it, I’m done for.

"Put your travelogue and pen on the ground."

Kadi didn’t know what he was up to but complied obediently.

"Can you swim?"

Upon hearing this, Kadi was momentarily puzzled, but nodded nonetheless.

"Ah—"

Before he could utter a word, Rogel picked him up by the collar and tossed him out.

Accompanied by a scream.

Whoosh—

With a splash, water splattered everywhere.