Chapter 70

**Acacia Point of View**

"Silver islands are set of twelve islands that come under jurisdiction of Oudad province."

"I didn't ask you."

"No, but I'm giving you the needed information." Needed information? I snorted inwardly at him.

"I won't believe your words anyway so don't waste your breathe on giving me the needed information." I will not believe this man at all.

He only knows how to manipulate other and I had experienced it firsthand. I don't believe he would give me any information with kind intentions.

"Eblilis, it's better to know more about the destination before reaching there." He seemed vexed but not more than me.

What is he vexed about? Isn't he not the one who made himself totally untrustworthy?

"I'll ask Azar. I will not allow you to play with me again." God knows what he wants in return for the information he provided.

It's better to ask Azar about the silver islands. Also, Azar vowed his loyalty so it is better to place my belief on his words.

I then cut off all chances of conversation with him. The rest of the day, I enjoyed the view and sea ride along with my son.

I'm not a person who gets seasick usually but since my physique has some changes after giving birth, I got Mrs. Leto to prepare some medicine for seasickness before leaving.

I took the medicine before leaving and gave a small portion of baby medicine to Igses as well. Thankfully, I was prepared so I and Igses could enjoy freely.

The simple seafood lunch and dinner on the deck was scrumptious. To reach the first island of the cluster takes a few days so in these few days, I got some needed details from Azar.

I came to know that a few of the islands homed some of the most ancient tribes of the race who stay closed in their own bubble.

"According to what you said, the islands are not too big nor too small and are as ordinary as every other place. Except for those few islands that homed the tribes, other islands are free use, is it?" I asked nodding to myself thoughtfully.

"Indeed, Milady." Azar answered.

Finally after travelling on the ship for six days, we are about to reach the first island. The shore is just in front of, visible to us clearly.

From the first look, the island is indeed not too big but it isn't small either. It doesn't look too special with any special attributes but then again, I have several ideas so one of them is suitable for it surely.

After all the years I spent living in a modern civilization, making new business venture is not really too troublesome.

The captain of the ship, the thin unhealthy looking old man shouted something in their native language and so the ship circled around the island once before they determined a suitable place to park it.

"Milady, we are here." Jerk said politely and offered me his hand to take. The plank laid to bridge from the deck to land was shaky and with Igses in arms, it would be indeed problematic to cross over without help.

Surprisingly, Igses is adamant that I carry him and would make a little fuss when Circe tried to take him into her arms so without any protest, I took the hand and got down safely.

"We will be back in few hours, tell them that." I nudged Azar to inform them in their language. Once the message reached the person, we started to take a walk around the island to check it out.

"Azar, what is the climatic condition of this island?" Azar heard me and turned to the sea expert we brought to ask him.

When the expert provided his review, Azar translated it to me. "Other than being too windy every now and then, the climates rotate as usual here, Milady."

"Hmm, then what about the stability? Is there any cases of earthquakes, sinking or something unusual here?"

"Nearly six years ago there was case of it emerging a few feet from water. " Oh?

We stopped by rocky place on the other side of the island and observed the violent waters crashing against the rocks.

"What about other natural calamities?"

"None that he knows of, Milady. The sea is comparatively gentle than other islands." Azar translated the experts reply again.

Looking over the span of the island, I saw that the vegetation is not too thick and there were no wild animals here. A small thoughtful smile emerged on my face after having a good look at the island.

"With that smile, what are you planning to do here?" Jerk asked with his own smile in place.

I contemplated for a moment weather to tell him or not but when I realized he would get updates from his spies anyhow, I decided not to conceal it.

"I have a couple ideas but one promising idea was to turn the island into place for some exciting extreme sports." I answered and asked Azar to note it down in the book for records.

The expanse and the stability is alright so it is right place for extreme sports. Since there are also a couple of small hills; it's just the cherry on top now.

"What is extreme sports?" Jerk frowned.

"You will know when it is built. You won't understand if I tell you." Jerk did not show it but it was clearly seen in his eyes that he took offense from my words.

This man's ego is too over and extra. Just because he couldn't understand something and I said it on his face, he took offense of it. This is not even ego but something else beyond.

If he is like this then why is he following me? Why does he want to tag along?

"Hey are they no pirates here?" I asked Azar with interest.

"No, Milady. There was never a pirate case on this kingdom." Wow, a sea without pirates?

Too boring!

But still beneficial to my business thankfully.

"Alright. Should we spend the night on land or return to the ship?"

"It is better to get back to the ship. Tents cannot protect you from night cold." I nodded and after taking another look and taking notes, we returned back to the ship to continue to the next island.

"By early next morning, we will reach the next island, Milady."Azar provided to which I hummed back.

"Azar, let's also stop by tribal islands." Azar looked reluctant but before he could say anything Jerk spoke.

"The tribal people are not too welcoming to outsiders. One of the reasons why they are a closed group is because they don't want to get influenced from outside." Jerk stated helplessly.

"Even you couldn't get through them?" I whispered making sure none heard me.

Jerk looked at my anticipation and a little excitement and scowled at me. "Will it please you if I say I couldn't?"

"Yes, immensely." I nodded seriously. "So even you could not shake them. But then again, you must be one they should protect themselves from."

These tribes are clever people, I see. But with right means and right proportions, I might strike a good deal with them.

Tribal people have always been resourceful and talented people. It was not just in my world but anywhere and anytime, tribes have been proven to be the most resourceful and the maintainer of culture.

Who knows, I might gain something without giving them the scare of influencing them wrongly.

After having a small chat with Azar, I returned back to my room happily only to stop in my tracks when I saw something weird.

There, in my room, on my bed, is Jerk sitting on it with Igses in his arms. What was rather astonishing was he was playing with my son.

He is literally throwing my son in air and catching him causing him to giggle loudly. Anyway, he is actually and really playing with him.

He is definitely possessed.

And my son, he accepted the Jerk and was enjoying his time with his father just like every father-son pair.

For a moment there my eyes blinded with jealousy.

"What is happening here?" I frowned.

"Why, playing with my son, of course." Jerk answered with a very happy chuckle as he gave sound kiss on my baby's cheek.

"I can see that. Why though?"

"What do you mean why? It's my son it is my right to spend my time with him."

"What a noble thought." I mumbled and went off to a corner to rest leaving the duo to spend time with each other.

Since my little man is comfortable with that man, so I won't be fussy about it.

I pulled out a book to read while I still kept an eye on the duo as they played well. After having dinner and feeding Igses, we went to bed early so we could wake up early as well.

It must be in the middle of the night I felt it.

The violent shake of the ship. I subconsciously took Igses in my arms and held him tightly as I walked out of my room slowly.

Just then, Jerk and Azar came to me hurriedly and sighed in relief when they saw me and Igses safe.

"What is happening?" I held the railing tightly with one hand and Igses with other before getting up on the deck.

"An unusual calamity in water, Milady."

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