The Adventure Of Eric (The Rescue of the Elf Princess)
Chapter 65. The Ghost Ship Theory

Eric divided some people to harvest the grain crops they had previously passed through. Robert said, it's wild oats that can be a substitute for wheat. Search for fish in the river as Robert says, and look for other foodstuffs in the sea.

“Do not spend everything. Leave some in various places, so that he can grow again,” Eric messages the harvesters.

“Good!” Hakon answered quickly. He would lead some members of his tribe to harvest the oats.

The rest of the team, led by Gerarld, were looking for fish in the river. Grandfather Kang accompanied by the two remaining light tribes, went to the sea to look for groceries there.

Robert approached Eric. Ask some others to fix as much as possible the weathered hut, so they can occupy it tonight. And it could be a place to put the teleportation door later. Eric soon arranged for several others to repair the willow log cabin that Robert and his team had built at the time.

At Arjun's watch, the remaining few, including the two Elves, immediately moved quickly. Willow fences that have been raised are immediately cut down and made into new walls. After an hour, the two Elves could see the original shape of the cottage, although it was not neat and perfect.

The original design is very good. With these tree trunks that can grow again, the main part of the hut is intact. What they need to replace is the roof and wall layers made from woven small willow rods. All work together so that the cottage is finished soon and they can rest for tomorrow's trip.

Jason and Aila go to the beach. They found an unusually large honey beehive there. It was reported to Robert who was down the river to find a hot pool with Dimas.

“Be careful. We at that time did make a beekeeping in the former old cottage,”, said Robert.

Jason and Aila avoid the beehive. They enjoy the beauty of the vast sandy beach there. Then found an extremely beautiful flower field and instantly made them shout in joy.

Jason is the most pleased. “This is not just a flower. It's an herb that's in grandpa's notes!” exclaims happily. He deftly picked the flowers, bahakan took his young plants to be planted later in his mother's medicine garden in the Port City. Aila helped her cousin with enthusiasm.

In the afternoon, their residence could already be occupied. Some women are already struggling in the simple kitchen of their senior relics. Cooking highly tempting seafood and publishing saliva when smelling its fragrant aroma.

Robert returned with a smile and a wet body.

“Do you find a pool of water

warm it?” asked Eric who had just been flying around watching

all the work of his team.

Robert nodded. “I found it. Exactly like that time. The same hallway that was behind the cliff!”

“Thank God. We can leave tomorrow morning, then,” said Herdan happily. He was very impatient to be able to meet again with the Elf Nation.

“We can only leave after Ubbe returns. He is returning to the Little World. If we leave it, then we can't go back!” said Eric.

Herdan's silent. He forgot about the teleportation door attendant, being so excited to go home. Then he nodded his head in agreement with Eric's opinion.

“Food is ready. Would you like to eat here or by the beach?” ask Sofie.

“On the beach is much more beautiful, eat while enjoying sandyakala *1),” advice Robert.

“We better follow Robert. He who knows the ins and outs of this place,” said Grandpa Kang.

“OK! Let's go to the beach!” take Eric.

Everyone went to the beach with all the food. Arjun quickly lit a bonfire after planting wood scattered on the beach, due to the sweep of the waves.

They sat in a circle facing the campfire. Robert was still grilling a few more fish beside him. Supplies if anyone still feels hungry that night.

As the sky changed color, all were stunned. Again, Robert is right. The beach is a very strategic place to look for the beauty of twilight. Sofie took the initiative to pull out the camera and take photos of them all with the background of the beach at dusk.

“Let's go home and rest. I hope Ubbe returns soon. So we can immediately continue the journey,” take Grandpa Kang suddenly. He stood up quickly.

Eric looked at Grandpa Kang in surprise. But he also soon realized that there was a danger approaching.

“We're back now!” eric shouted loudly in everyone's heads.

They could not be surprised, because Eric quickly raised his hand and swept the place. Everyone was instantly lost into his storage, except Grandpa Kang and himself. Eric draws seawater to drench the beach and sweep away all their remaining party marks. Then followed Grandpa Kang who had flown first.

They immediately moved away from the beach. It then stopped in the darkness while continuing to observe the high seas. Some small light flickered, emerging from behind the cliffs of the most distant flower fields. The longer it became clear that it was a sailing ship. Eric looked closely. Robert and Arjun are expelled to see the ship together.

“Is that the ship that kidnapped Marieanne?” ask Eric.

“I'm not sure anymore. That time is long gone,” replied Robert.

“Didn't you say this place is like we go back to the past century? Wouldn't it be possible if the ship was the same ship and circled around from here all the way to the Port City? We don't know how many cities he lived in and how many kidnappings and crimes they committed!” eric said grimly.

Arjun and Robert turned to Eric in surprise. “You mean, they're stuck in this world alone? Not going anywhere and not dying. Just circling the usual places he passed in the past?” Arjun asked confusedly.

“Well, I've been punching the famous pirate movie on video. It is possible that they are pirate ships trapped in this world and time, and have become ghosts to terrorize anyone who can see them appear!” answer Eric.

“Your imagination is amazing!” Grandpa Kang chuckled amusedly, followed by Robert and Arjun.

“Grandfather Kang! You have also been stuck in that little world, right? Before it was discovered by my father and other Light nations!” Eric denied.

“Yes! But I'm not dead, I can't be a ghost. After all, I didn't bother anyone while passing through my various teleportation doors!” Grandpa Kang refused to be compared to the ship they saw.

“That's because the ancient dragon is indeed long-lived! Different from human!” Eric debated.

“Ssttt!” Robert asked them not to be noisy.

“They are down to the beach!” Show Arjun.

“That same time, the Viking ship docked to the beach in search of fresh water and fish,” said Robert. Hearing that, they again paid close attention to what the group of people who came down from the large sailing ship would do.

“If they were bad people, what would we do?” ask Eric. His mind is still dominated by the ghost ship theory.

“We'll see first.” Robert calmed the young man whose blood was still turbulent.

Although frowning because his theory was not accepted, Eric still followed two boats that had docked on the beach. The men looked around before descending.

Suddenly Eric pointed and exclaimed. “See that! What I said!”

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Remarks:

*1) Sandyakala (English

Sanskrit) means: The sky red curats at dusk.