Chapter 1: The Alignment of Five Stars

Don't run away, it's useless. Even if you run, the monk can't escape the temple. The old man wants to eat grilled octopus legs today, and there's nothing I can do about it

Hello, hello, old man, daydreaming again, hurry up and start the barbecue, I’ve noticed that among the people from the sea bottom, it seems you are the only one who knows how to handle fire, tsk tsk, they really are missing out on a feast

In the tenth year of the Divine Moon Calendar, in order to accelerate development, both parties reached a compromise and finally restored peace, as if everything had returned to a peaceful era. All races would heal from the wounds of war, and undoubtedly, humanity was the happiest, for they once again proved themselves to be the masters of the continent

Sigh, Claw, you are already ten years old, why are you so timid? Besides, your claws will grow back in a day, we won't eat that much!

Caesar has already begun to salivate over the octopus legs, barbecuing the advanced sea monster legs at the bottom of the sea, a feat that probably only he could accomplish

Ten years have passed, and everything has finally returned to normal. However, Cagliari has a new heir, and the prince does not yet possess that strength. In fact, deep within Mardon's heart, he has firmly believed that everything about the prince is divinely ordained. The prince must be the son of God; if God allowed him to fall into the sea, there must be a deeper plan, just as the prophecy foretold.

As for the Little Prince before him, Mardon found himself at a loss. When he awoke, he thought he was in hell, surrounded by various sea monsters and water spirits. Not to mention that his magical power was depleted, even at his peak, he would not be able to defeat so many super-class water monsters, including those of a level he could hardly even imagine. However, strangely enough, these aggressive sea monsters and water spirits, akin to land beasts, showed no intention of attacking them. Mardon also discovered that, aside from his depleted magical power, his mental strength had made significant progress. He had entered a realm of sorcery he had never dared to imagine before. It is worth noting that there were only three sorcerers on the entire continent, and they existed beyond the magical guild. To become a sorcerer, one must be at least over eighty years old, and that requires both talent and hard work.

The once silent Bermuda Death Sea area suddenly gained a hint of vitality, but this vitality is unimaginably strange ...? ... How could one hear human voices in such a place?

Everything was originally filled with joy, when suddenly, the surface of the sea, which was once shrouded in darkness, began to glow. Five moons appeared in the sky, and the sudden presence of six moons filled the heavens with a dim light, while the sea roared like an enraged beast.

Fate is both an end and a beginning

It is impossible for humans to exist underwater; this is a consensus among all races. Even Marton, who has become a mage, cannot do so. At most, he can survive for a few hours relying on a powerful wind-based barrier, an improvement from the previous ten minutes to now over ten hours. However, to outsiders, this is likely an incredible miracle, and he has gained a deeper understanding of water magic.

The sea does not seek to understand the hearts of humanity. Continuous towering waves, reaching over 20 meters high, crash against the hull. This ship, known as the unsinkable Titania, the first battleship of the continent, experiences a violent shaking. The defensive magic array affixed to the hull bursts forth with dazzling light. This magic array, inscribed by over a hundred mages, boasts the continent's foremost defense against water magic and * calligraphy, yet at this moment, it finds itself somewhat powerless.

It is possible that the sea monsters are also aware of Caesar's relationship with him. Over time, they have become more amicable towards him. Meanwhile, Mardon periodically ventures outside the Bermuda region to gather some information, but that information is not particularly favorable.

Seeing the wizard's lecherous gaze, Caesar helplessly took out the fine wine he had been holding. "Ahem, old man, let's agree in advance, one half each. I saved up for half a month to buy this."

"Princess, rest assured, I will make our son the most honored person on this continent!" The prince said confidently, his gaze towards his son filled with visions of the future

"Haha, really? I want to eat it, take it out! My nose is very sensitive!" Matton sniffed and said with a smile

After speaking, he swam towards an abandoned cabin with the octopus legs on his back

Although aquatic beings are naturally attuned to the water element and possess particularly high defenses, all matters are relative. Aquatic beings are also most afraid of being harmed by the water element; once injured, it is very difficult to heal. This is also the reason why aquatic beings fear the Bermuda Dead Sea.

Unlike the prince, the princess's gaze is entirely focused on the baby in her arms; nothing in the world is as important as a single hair of her child. Her beautiful face occasionally reveals the greatest maternal love, and the man's pursuit of career and power has no relevance to her.

In the face of this great and brutal force, all resistance is futile

Oh God, this is so unfair. The prince has endured hardships for ten years and is on the verge of success, yet what he receives in return is death, a death that is utterly meaningless

The vast and boundless ocean, the beautiful night sky, and a super giant ship, which can be deemed a miracle, is riding the winds and breaking the waves, resembling a fierce beast that can stir the clouds and rain.

If a marine biologist were to witness such a sight, they would undoubtedly be rendered unconscious. This giant octopus creature is a formidable representative of the Oken tribe among water monsters. Not only does it possess immense strength, but it is also adept in water magic, particularly capable of releasing a wide-ranging, paralyzing, and concealing toxic mist. It can be said to be one of the dominant monsters of the ocean floor, with only the underwater dragon tribe able to overpower it due to their inherent advantages; even the giant whale tribe cannot match it.

He is only sixty years old, which can definitely be considered a miracle. However, compared to the Little Prince, his so-called miracle is nothing at all. The reason those sea monsters do not attack them is not because the sea monsters here are inherently kind. Once the Prince disappears, these irritable creatures immediately turn into devils from hell. Over the past decade, he has witnessed far too many strong individuals perish in this sea.

Although Caesar possesses some strange abilities, it is extremely terrifying once his identity is exposed. The animosity between the sea tribe and humans cannot be resolved in a short period, and perhaps it may never be resolved.

With a furious roar, Mardon unleashed a surge of elemental power. His half-white, half-black hair suddenly turned pure white, and the fierce wind element rose like an invisible hand, lifting the infant and slowly carrying it towards the mage.

Located at the southern tip of the Maya continent, one of the most fertile maritime regions, this is the stronghold of the most powerful mages of the Sea Tribe, as well as the territory of one of the six royal families, the noble mermaids. Each mermaid is a natural water mage and also a symbol of beauty. They hold a revered status among the aquatic beings, and thus the waters they possess are equally the most beautiful and bountiful.

one dish, two dishes, ... six dishes

At that moment, the six moons in the sky unexpectedly merged into one, and the sky instantly became as bright as day, as if time and space had come to a standstill. Everything froze in an instant; Mardon could even see the droplets of water around him and the shapes of the wind elements. In that fleeting moment, a bottleneck that had persisted for over five years was broken through. However, these were not what he focused on; it was that child, a little one only one year old, who showed no fear, no terror, and did not cry. He was smiling. Mardon could even see the droplets of water around him and the shapes of the wind elements. In that fleeting moment, a bottleneck that had persisted for over five years was broken through. However, these were not what he focused on; it was that child, a little one only one year old, who showed no fear, no terror, and did not cry. He was smiling.

War does not yield a win-win outcome; both sides suffered heavy losses during the prolonged eight years of conflict. After peace comes war, and after war comes peace; this is the cycle of life

With a thunderous sound, everything fell into darkness

Perhaps the heavens are truly cruel, as the raging winds, torrential rains, and towering waves still seem insufficient. Strikes of lightning unexpectedly shot towards the Titanic, and the tremendous roar scattered all surrounding sounds, leaving only an absolute silence in my ears

Hello, old man, I am back. Let's have grilled octopus legs today

Ah, yes, yes, no more chanting scriptures. What rituals are there for poor people like us? That is the business of the nobility. We can't even manage to be commoners. Come, let's have a barbecue!

Just as one might imagine, the Dead Sea area is filled with various corpses, skeletons, numerous shattered ships, and wandering monsters. It is truly a hell of life, difficult to conceive what creatures, aside from water monsters, could survive in such a harsh environment, with water elementals occasionally going berserk.

Even relying on the power of the storm, his magical strength was rapidly diminishing, which was terrifying. After more than forty years of engaging in magical research, he was witnessing such immense power for the first time. Bolts of lightning surged past them, and had it not been for the magical robe worn by Mardon, which possessed a strong evasion enchantment, they would have either been torn apart by the storm or shattered by the lightning.

The war lasted for eight years, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The aquatic race possessed a powerful water magic army and had a solid rear support. When they developed the capability to fight on land, the human side found itself in a predicament. Meanwhile, some smaller races on the continent also rose in rebellion. However, the aquatic race, being what it is, could not match the combat and adaptability of humans. In the last two years of the war, under the leadership of the two great kingdoms, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Cagliari, humans drove the aquatic race back to the sea with overwhelming force. Yet, humans remained helpless in the face of the vast ocean.

The mage slowly embraced the infant, determined to ensure his survival at all costs, for he was the hope of the people of Cagliari

Thud, thud, this is the sound of an object falling into the sea, seemingly mixed with the laughter of children

It is precisely because he has been a proton that his ambition, his aspirations, his patience, and his insight far exceed those of an ordinary king

The child, holding an octopus leg as tall as himself, finally felt happy, "Hehe, thank you, Claw. Next time, I will treat you to fish. Sigh, why did you run away again with the *picture* book? Truly timid.

Why is this happening, why

This is certainly not a challenge for Martin, who has already become a sorcerer. Almost every magician is a competent alchemist. A finely crafted headpiece of the Sheo tribe, combined with a bit of low-level disguise magic, is utterly impossible for the aquatic beings unfamiliar with such minor mental magic to see through

Mardon can be considered one of the top three wizards in the mainland's magic guilds. At this moment, he is the only one able to remain calm, which is the primary requirement of being a wizard. He understands that life and death are hanging by a thread

Suddenly, a surge of water stirred, and a giant octopus was desperately fleeing, its enormous eyes filled with grievance, occasionally glancing back with concern. Behind it, a child appearing to be around eight or nine years old was frantically pursuing with a broken knife, shouting incessantly.

All aspirations have come to naught; the only hope for the prince and princess is that their bloodline may survive, and here only Mardon possesses this ability

The periphery of the Bermuda Death Sea is filled with numerous violent water elements and various aquatic monsters. They cannot be referred to as aquatic beings, as these are mindless creatures, much like how humans on land might control beasts. Similarly, aquatic beings also have their own monsters, although some of these monsters are too powerful for the aquatic beings to provoke.

Those who originally possess power tend to have long lifespans

When approaching about 5 or 6 meters from the cabin, the water seemed to be isolated, but the little boy was already accustomed to it. He leisurely dropped to the ground and walked in while carrying the octopus legs.

Their adversaries are not the aquatic magicians, but the boundless sea and the eternal, invincible forces of nature

Master Mardon has fully realized his lifelong mastery of wind magic. He understands that resistance is futile; one must yield to the forces of nature. The Titanic beneath his feet has already fallen silent for the most part, yet the gazes of the prince and princess remain deeply etched in his mind

However, Prince Caesar, who is an absolute human, can live freely in the water, and his speed of movement in the water is even faster than that of the advanced water monsters. He can also survive within his water barrier. Yet, the biggest problem, which is also a headache for Mardon, is Caesar's magical abilities. He can only learn the most basic spells such as Water Ball, Wind Blade, and Fireball; anything slightly more difficult is beyond his reach. Over time, even the magicians are left speechless. However, Caesar is quite indifferent to this; he believes he is merely an orphan of the aquatic race and that as long as he is happy, that is enough.

There was hardly time to say anything superfluous; the so-called sturdy Titanic, which even made the gods sigh, was already in pieces. People fell into the sea without any resistance, and occasionally some wizards attempted to use magic to maintain their forms, only to be swallowed by the towering waves in an instant

However, there is no absolute perfection in existence. In this beautiful mermaid sea area, there exists a forbidden zone, known as the Bermuda Death Sea. Since the arrival of the Divine Moon, it has become a no-go zone for all life forms. Whether you are a water creature, a human, or of another race, anyone who dares to approach it has never returned. Even merely getting close may result in being drawn into the abyss. It is said that the devil of the Divine Moon resides there.

Indeed, Mardon unexpectedly heard cheerful laughter. The child was waving at the divine moon in the sky, his delicate and tender little hand reaching out as if that celestial moon, merging with the five stars, were a delicious cake. The hurricane did not tear him apart; it was as if a soft children's cradle gently cradled him.

Relying on a sunken ship equipped with a defensive magic array, Mardon created this dwelling that survives on the seabed

"Stop, damn it, stop, leave one leg behind before you go!"

The head of one tentacle of the Ouken tribe's giant water monster is about the size of half a child, and it took an immense effort to cut off a piece. The process was truly gruesome for the Ouken claws

There are the conquests of the mermaid royalty, as well as the resistance from the human world, but in this place where the super-class sea monsters gather, all resistance is futile. Mardon does not understand why they are here, yet all these unusual occurrences simply exist.

An old man and a young boy were happily enjoying barbecue, but at that moment, true fate was about to arrive

Congratulations to the prince and princess, for upon this return to the homeland, they shall inherit the throne. The era of revival for the Kingdom of Cagliari is about to arrive! The court's grand sorcerer, Mardon, is exceedingly joyful, as this is the long-awaited light for the Kingdom of Cagliari

Everyone was stunned by this strange sight, but the face of the court sorcerer, Mardon, was pale as he murmured: the alignment of five stars, the alignment of five stars, it truly exists, the prophecy has begun

Soon, the immense energy had caused the defensive magic array to teeter on the brink of collapse. The people on the ship finally understood their predicament. However, in the vast ocean, even the greatest of sorcerers had no chance of survival. Cries, chaos, and the sound of the storm—this was the theme.

After ten years as a proton, he is finally returning to his homeland. His father has developed this invincible anti-magic maritime fortress, a miraculous achievement beyond imagination. In the future, even the sea tribes will have to yield a portion. The era of Kaliya is about to be born in his hands

But this is just the beginning, Mardon felt his consciousness fading. A gust of wind swept through, and the baby in his hands slipped away, caught in the air by the hurricane. There was no crying or shouting, for in the center of this storm, sound had become utterly meaningless.

In the year 1372 of the Maya calendar, a rare celestial phenomenon of five planets aligning appeared in the sky, accompanied by extraordinary miracles. However, these were not the reasons people remembered that time. The opportunity foretold by the great prophet of the Maya emerged, and at the same time, the six sea tribes launched simultaneous attacks on the kingdoms of the continent. The battles were fierce, and the sea people seemed to have acquired the ability to fight on land for extended periods.

Let everything take its course. As a court magician, Mardon’s duty is to assist the prince. When the prince comes of age, he will be informed of the truth, and at that time, he will be able to make his own judgment regarding the choices before him

Caesar's adaptability was stronger than imagined; he quickly infiltrated the sea tribe and found a part-time job in a small tavern, while also discovering the excellence of the sea tribe's fine wines

The heavens shed no tears, as the six moons in the sky begin to draw closer to one another. The power of the storm has intensified, and the Titanic has already vanished into the vast ocean, leaving only a tiny figure in the air evading the onslaught of the storm

Suddenly, bolts of lightning from the sky struck the infant in mid-air, and the grand sorcerer was instantly filled with rage, yet his body remained immobile, leaving him to helplessly watch as the lightning struck the little prince

Cough, but the monster of the Oken tribe before me only knows how to run desperately, showing no intention of counterattacking at all. Even so, the Oken tribe is renowned for its rapid advancement, and there are not many races that can keep up with them

"Mage, please take the prince away. We have no hope left. I implore you to ensure his safe departure!" Prince Alexander, swaying unsteadily, clutched the mage's robe. Although he was also a high-level fighter, there was no chance of survival in this situation; only the mage could offer hope, and Mardon was the most powerful wind mage on the continent

At the moment of contact with the baby, a faint smile suddenly appeared on the baby's face, and the delicate little hand gently touched the grand sorcerer, transmitting an overwhelming force that was impossible to resist

Prince Alexander was also very happy, gazing at the vast sea. The time he spent as a hostage was now a thing of the past; a new chapter was finally unfolding. He aimed to unify the continent, then conquer the sea tribes, and establish the greatest dynasty.

At this moment, the sky suddenly returned to darkness, as if the storm had never occurred; everything became calm. Just moments ago, there were towering waves, but now it was as tranquil as a lake. The baby suspended in mid-air suddenly lost its support and fell into the sea

Due to Caesar's ability to freely enter and exit the Bermuda Death Sea, and with the war now concluded, Mardon also allowed Caesar to interact with the sea people, albeit with some modifications. After all, there is a fundamental difference between the sea tribes and humans. Although the closer a sea tribe resembles humans, the more advanced they are—such as the merfolk and dragonkin—if they were to appear completely human, it would be quite abnormal. For instance, the merfolk possess hair in colors reminiscent of the ocean and have the ability to transform their fish tails into legs at will, while the sea dragons have dragon horns atop their heads. Although the closer a sea tribe resembles humans, the more advanced they are—such as the merfolk and dragonkin—if they were to appear completely human, it would be quite abnormal. For instance, the merfolk possess hair in colors reminiscent of the ocean and have the ability to transform their fish tails into legs at will, while the sea dragons have dragon horns atop their heads

Caesar, I have told you ten thousand times, you must pay attention to etiquette, etiquette! The old man is none other than the great wizard Mardon of humanity. Although ten years have passed, the great wizard has not changed much except for his silver-white hair

However, in this sea area, anything that is alive is abnormal. A child holding a broken machete, which he picked up from who knows where, not only did not quicken his pace but instead stopped, shaking his head helplessly and saying: "Alas, truly disobedient. Although it is commendable to fight repeatedly despite failures, the old man is already on the verge of losing his temper, and there is no time to play with you"

Suddenly striking a pose, it moved with incredible speed, like a sword in the water, instantly surpassing the Oken tribe's water monster that stood in its way. The water monster had clearly been mentally prepared; just as it was about to knock the child away, it obediently came to a stop, extending one claw while the remaining seven covered its own eyes.

As the great sorcerer, Mardon had only one thought in his mind: to ensure the safety of the infant in his arms. He was the sole hope of the kingdom, the only heir. It was unimaginable what the Kingdom of Kalyari would become without its heir.