Chapter 706 - Helen’s Question
When the sea monster was badly wounded by Roman’s attacks and Angor’s fire, as soon as it saw a chance between Roman’s weakened attacks, it slipped away.
Afraid that he would leave his back wide open for an attack, Roman watched the monster leave without doing anything.
Angor saw everything and almost laughed in disdain. Several more attacks and the monster would be done for. Yet Roman let it escape just because of the pointless concerns.
By canceling his Field of Fire, Angor had already decided to give the trophy to Roman. But it seemed this man was overcautious.
With the battle ended and the water pacified, Roman clenched his fists as he felt greatly annoyed about letting his prey flee.
Then he turned around and gave Angor a thoughtful look.
Angor leaned against a pole and returned a casual smile to Roman.
“Such a pity, Mister Roman. That should have been all yours.”
Angor thought Helen was going to ask how to become an apprentice, like how Ananda did. Now, this wasn’t expected.
“Why do you ask? Why should I be surprised?”
“Because I’m a woman?”
Angor shook his head. “Gender doesn’t matter. I happen to know a seafarer lady who commanded fleets and conquered her nation, as a mortal. Being a woman does not mean you can’t achieve great things.”
“Mi-Mister, are you perhaps talking about Lord Asbel of the Blackberry Waters?”
“So you know her? Then why are you doubting yourself? You already have a bright example.”
“But they said that Lord Asbel was captured by the Nightwolves pirate clan four years ago, that she became the 13th bride of their leader, who became the new dominator of Blackberry.”
“Spreading false stories and enjoying the forged glory. People love this stuff so much. Your Lord Asbel is no longer a common mortal. She can’t possibly be imprisoned by some pirates.”
“So the Nightwolves are lying… I used to consider Lord Asbel as my hero, someone I should learn from. But… I was not faithful enough. The rumors… I was swayed so easily.”
Angor chuckled as he shook his head. He wasn’t expecting Nausica’s glory to be so widespread, and that her enemies enjoyed slandering her name after she left the mortal world.
He then glanced at the mermaid statue on the prow of the ship.