Chapter 1210 - 596: Return

As the aftertaste of the Sea Rhythm Festival, the heroic deeds of adventurers thwarting the Sandray Murlocs’ evil plans on Storde Island have been actively promoted by the Governor’s Mansion, spreading widely from Suo Yu Bay as the center, and even local celebrations related to it were specifically held.

Of course, for the vast majority of ordinary people, this is just a small episode in their daily lives, feeling lucky perhaps due to the food distributed at events or the free, cheap household items received, and they would soon forget about it.

But from the perspective of professionals, and those special groups engaged in Transcendent related fields, "the failed promotion and resulting death of the pirate ’Algae Scale’ Dodd", "the cruel sacrificial ceremony of the Sandray Murlocs", "the large number of professional adventurer deaths for attending the Moon Tide Banquet"... every single event is worth discussing long after.

In fact, the events on Storde Island had already gained high discussion in White Sparrow Tavern when Xia Nan returned to Suo Yu Bay.

Adventurers engaged in extensive discussions about why ’Algae Scale’ Dodd failed to promote and his specific cause of death, the purpose of the Sandray Murlocs, and the detailed battle situations of adventurers, making this event gradually trend as the hottest topic in recent years in the Southern Islands.

Under such circumstances, when Xia Nan and others, guided by official vessels, docked at Wave-breaking Pier in Suo Yu Bay, apart from the crowd specifically arranged by the Governor’s Mansion to welcome them, many idle adventurers arrived to join the excitement upon hearing the news.

As a key figure in the entire event, predictably, Xia Nan’s performance in battle would be spread by these adventurers on the ship boasting at drinking tables, receiving widespread attention and transmission due to the topic’s popularity.

It seems it won’t take long before anyone slightly informed across the entire Southern Islands would know about an adventurer with the nickname ’Sea Tooth’, who thwarted ’Algae Scale’ Dodd’s Transcendent promotion plan, and subsequently killed a powerful demon summoned by the Sandray Murlocs in direct combat.

Regarding this, Xia Nan had anticipated it long ago, but honestly, he himself didn’t have much thought about it.

Becoming famous is certainly a good thing, as he is also just an ordinary person, how could he possibly ignore the so-called temptations of fame and fortune.

On the other hand, being too well-known... often isn’t entirely a good thing.

Whether it’s the Sandray Murlocs whose plan was sabotaged by him, or those at sea eager to use a renowned person as a stepping stone to fulfill their ambitions, they could bring trouble upon him.

Fortunately, the key is already in hand, and there’s no further reason to linger in the Southern Islands.

Xia Nan thought about smoothly concluding and wrapping up his brought-back spoils, then leaving Suo Yu Bay to return to River Valley Town.

It must be said, the seafood cream mushroom soup here is indeed delicious, but after drinking for long, there is still some longing for the classic original flavor at the White Sparrow Tavern.

"Are you sure you won’t consider it further?"

"Although the income side comparison is lacking, the stability aspect of working at the Governor’s Mansion here is much higher than risking life and death outside, receiving a salary every month, and if there are offspring in the future, they can enjoy the Kingdom’s internal educational channels, possibly entering the Royal Academy."

Standing on the deck, Xia Nan looked over at the bustling pier below, hearing the voice from behind.

Knowing the speaker was a young official from the Governor Mansion, Orixi, he did not turn around, only smiling while shaking his head, politely declining:

"Working at the Governor’s Mansion involves too much restraint, I prefer a more free lifestyle."

On the way back to Suo Yu Bay from Storde Island, he and the blond young man from a noble family exchanged quite a lot, roughly understanding the latter’s personality and background.

Just as he previously guessed, being from a noble large family, educated well from youth, and after adulthood, followed family arrangements to serve at the Governor’s Mansion.

Although occasionally due to the difference in backgrounds, inadvertently showing distinctions from adventurers, deemed as lower class, most of the time towards surrounding adventurers, he acted mild and courteous, even considered smooth.

Perhaps due to Xia Nan’s outstanding performance and exhibited development potential, Orixi paid him special attention.

For any issues not involving confidentiality, he could be said to answer everything without reservation.

Over a few days, their relationship, although may not be called friends, could be said to have some rapport.

Upon learning from Xia Nan about his not-long-lasting stay in Suo Yu Bay, he especially invited him to hold a position at the Governor’s Mansion, stating whether he wishes to rise upward or is seeking stability, he can find suitable tasks through his connections there.

As for Xia Nan’s response... as just now, politely declined.

Truth be told, had he been transplanted from before transmigration to this world to now, he might just agree.

Stable and high income, authority from the Kingdom, fairly clear promotion channels, and aristocratic connections.

Under such favorable circumstances, both in the previous life, and in the current Aifala Continent, it’s a choice many dream of.

Yet, in terms of Xia Nan himself, he has a very clear understanding of his current self.