Chapter 440
The helicopter flew on, the buzzing sound lasting for a long time.
Tiffany fell asleep twice in a daze, each time waking up after only a few minutes of sleep.
She estimated that they had been flying for a long time. ‘Considering the initial distance, we should be able to reach the Azure Sea Royal Family’s territory in two hours, right?‘ she thought.
Tiffany held back and did not ask.
Unexpectedly, the man beside her understood what she was thinking and explained, “We’ll be there soon. The helicopter will land in a bit to refuel. Then, we can fly directly to the Azure Sea Royal Family’s place.”
Tiffany tilted her head and thanked him with a serious expression, saying, “Thank you, Jumbo.”
Jumbo, Kenneth thought.
He was left speechless.
When Tiffany asked him his name earlier, he thought for a long while but could not come up with a fake name. In a moment of urgency, he could only casually mention a name.
He thought, ‘I regret it now. I really regret it. This name sounds so silly. But I’m even sillier than the name!’
Jumbo nodded awkwardly and said, “You, you’re welcome…”
Tiffany continued, “Once we get to the Azure Sea Royal Family’s place, I’ll leave. You guys can go ahead with your own business. If there’s a chance in the future, I’ll repay this favor.”
She thought, ‘The people chasing after me to take my life definitely won’t stop. If I’m still with these villagers, I might end up dragging innocent people into this.’
Jumbo panicked upon hearing that. He hurriedly said, “You can’t see, so how can I be at ease about letting you go alone?” Halfway through, he realized it wasn’t right to put things that way. He then corrected himself. “What I mean is that I want to complete a good deed without stopping halfway…”
“There’s really no need to do that,” Tiffany replied indifferently. Her tone was as lazy as usual, sounding unhurried and calm, yet she spoke with an attitude that allowed no resistance.
Jumbo knew he could not dissuade her, so he could only nod helplessly. “Alright then.”
He thought, ‘If worse comes to worst, I’ll just bring along some people to follow her from afar.
Soon, after another few hours of flying, the helicopter crossed the sea and finally landed beside a glorious island.
The island in front of them was so enormous that they could not see its boundary. The surrounding seawater was deep blue, and the area was filled with all sorts of strange, never–before–seen plants.
Kenneth led Tiffany to disembark from the helicopter and explained the situation around them. After thinking about it, he still wasn’t at ease, so he said, “How about this? My other sub… fellow villagers will go buy the herbs, and I’ll go with you.”
Tiffany still wanted to refuse, but Kenneth immediately put a bracelet on her hand.
It was a leash, originally meant for an adult to hold onto a child to prevent the child from getting lost.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
Now, it was being used to hold her.
Tiffany felt a mix of annoyance and amusement. She had no choice but to let him lead her forward by using the leash to hold her. Finding it funny, she asked, “Where did you get it?”
“I found it in a pile of junk in the helicopter.”
Kenneth also found it somewhat funny, his handsome look filled with amusement.
But in the next moment, the glint in his eyes dimmed again.
He had never thought that he would have such an experience, where he could spend time alone with Tiffany without conflict and head–on confrontation. He had become the only person Tiffany could trust and rely on.
This kind of situation was something he hadn’t even dared to imagine before.
He was glad that he had come along with Tiffany. He was even glad for the coincidence of her blindness, which gave him such an opportunity to stay by her side as Jumbo.
However, all of this was just a flash in the pan.
After returning to Lovell City from the Azure Sea Royal Family’a place, he and Tiffany would still return to being strangers, with their paths separated as they once were.
Kenneth lowered his gaze. There was a hint of bitterness on his handsome face.
He just hoped that time would slow down a little…
Tiffany was led forward.
Based on what Jumbo described as they walked, she had formed a rough impression of the Azure Sea Royal Family’s place in her mind even though she couldn’t see.
This island was not just an island.
In the front, it faced the sea, while its back was against an endless valley. The ground was covered with tall buildings. Pearls and gems could be seen everywhere. It was magnificent, beautiful, and luxurious.
The air was filled with the fragrance of flowers, with a faint hint of medicinal herbs drifting over from a short distance away.
It was said that not only was the Azure Sea Royal Family rich, but the scenery here was also superb. It was a beautiful place with treasures. It was a pity that she could not see it and sense it with her eyes.
As Tiffany moved forward, the sounds ahead became even more concentrated. They sounded like people were trying their luck with raw gemstones. From afar, she could hear someone shouting excitedly, “It’s cut open. It’s really a pink diamond!”
The surroundings were in an uproar.
Kenneth glanced around and turned to Tiffany. “Are you tired?” he said. “I’ll find a hotel to stay in first. We’ll set off after you rest for a while.”
“Nope,” Tiffany said firmly. “I can’t wait. I want to go now.”
“Where are we going?”
“I heard that there’s a Treasure Pavilion set up by the Azure Sea Royal Family. It’s said that if you get to the highest level, you can ask them for any treasure.”
“You want to take on challenges at Treasure Pavilion?”
Kenneth was shocked.
Even if he had never seen Treasure Pavilion before, he had heard rumors that the challenges were extremely brutal, and each level was harder than the last.
There had been many people with stubborn determination who wanted to take on challenges there, but they ended up losing their lives.
“No way!” Kenneth immediately countered. “It’s too dangerous. You can’t see. You’ll only end up dying if you go there.”
Tiffany smiled, her delicate and pretty face showing nothing but determination and seriousness as she said. “I’m going.”
She thought, ‘I have to go.
“The medicinal herb I’m looking for is already extinct, but the royal people of the Azure Sea Royal Family definitely have it. If I want it, I must be willing to pay the price.
‘Forget about danger. Even if Treasure Pavilion is extremely perous, I have to take on the challenges.
“You…” Kenneth was at a loss for words. He asked weakly, “You came here just to take on challenges at Treasure Pavilion? What exactly do you want?”
He almost said that he would give her whatever she wanted.
Fortunately, he held back from saying it.
Tiffany did not hide anything and said directly, “I need a medicinal herb, one that can only be obtained this way. It’s because I want to save someone. This is something I owe him…”
Kenneth’s throat was dry. He asked with difficulty, “Is that person very important to you?”
“Yes, he is,” she answered without hesitation.
Of course, Kenneth knew who she was referring to.
He felt a deep sense of sadness. This remark was like an arrow, unexpectedly and mercilessly piercing through his chest.
Her heart ached a little…
Kenneth took a long while to suppress his sorrow before he said. “I’ll go with you then.”
Treasure Pavilion was open all year round and allowed people to form teams.
Tiffany wanted to refuse, but Kenneth said firmly, “I can be your guide. At least… let me be your guide.”
Since things had already been said to this extent, Tiffany nodded and agreed readily. “Alright then.”
As they had decided to take on the challenge at Treasure Pavilion, they went to grab a bite at a shop. Then, they headed to the Azure Sea Royal Family’s palace without any delay.
This news reached the ears of Morwen, who was far away at Lovell City.
When she heard that Kenneth had been protecting Tiffany, her face turned ashen. Upon hearing that Tiffany had arrived at the Azure Sea Royal Family’s place, her expression changed even more dramatically..