Chapter 906: Chapter 452: The Spotted Cat Race and "Blood Pattern" Akken (Part 2)

Joining the "Sword of Vengeance" as a temporary member was personally invited by the ship’s captain, Lorin, likely to leave after three months.

In terms of strength and reputation, as well as threat level, there’s no downside for the adventurers aboard.

Anyone with a bit of thinking ability wouldn’t provoke him for no reason, much less inexplicably underestimate him.

At most, they might be slightly aloof due to unfamiliarity.

But that’s very easy to solve, especially when both are members of the same adventurer group.

According to Xia Nan’s understanding, even if their relationship is distant and cold, as long as there is no fundamental conflict, all issues will be resolved after experiencing battle together.

Compared to the other’s reaction, Xia Nan was more focused on this Spotted Cat race’s physical features.

A pair of pointed ears stood atop the head, with beige fur covering the auricle inside. The tip of the left ear had a small V-shaped notch, probably left from some battle, occasionally twitching in response to the seagull’s cries above as if on alert;

The cat eyes were exaggerated in proportion, taking up almost half of his furry face, the irises a much more vivid amber than his fur color;

The left ear wore a small copper ring, and around his neck hung a shark tooth necklace on a leather cord.

Xia Nan knew this!

After transmigrating, almost all daily training was combined with emergency catch-up lessons, and finally, it had a use.

He recalled reading in a Minstrel’s travel notes that members of the Spotted Cat race enjoyed wearing earrings and necklaces to accentuate the lines of their ears and necks.

This is a kind of knowledge that can easily be overlooked even after spending a long time together.

Besides, Xia Nan also had some understanding of the Spotted Cat race.

They sound somewhat like Alton’s race, enthusiastic about objects and crafts, attracted to new things, preferring a new legendary story to a bag of gold coins, intriguing these furry fellows more.

Much like cats, they are capricious and sly, sometimes even using their racial talents for petty thievery to satisfy unfulfilled curiosities, bearing some talent in arts.

The learned knowledge finally came in handy, making Xia Nan’s heart subtly stir, wanting to talk to Sasha in front of him.

However, since this was their first meeting and seeing the other so shy, his interest dwindled half, deciding to bring it up later.

Based on Xia Nan’s judgment using his Perception Ability, this Spotted Cat person "Sasha" seemed strong, his aura far more intense than the twin warriors.

Level 4? Level 5?

Profession-wise, judging by the short crossbow on his back and the twin short swords hanging from his waist, he should be of a Ranger-like type, balancing near and far combat.

Not weak in strength.

As Xia Nan pondered this, before he could speak again, a coarse voice came from behind amid approaching heavy footsteps.

"Haiya?"

"I heard Boss Lorin say you were boarding a few days ago, and I didn’t believe it, thinking they were pulling my leg."

"Hahaha, didn’t expect it to be true!"

Still not accustomed to being called by an alias in person.

Xia Nan’s facial expression stayed unchanged, but his heart twitched twice involuntarily.

Turning around, he gazed toward the source of the voice.

What met his eyes was an exceedingly tall and sturdy human man.

Almost two meters tall, his muscles filled out his clothes tightly, pairing with his robust frame not appearing bloated, looking more solid than many Half orcs;

His trapezius muscles rose high, making it look like his neck had vanished, leaving only his bald head.

The man’s features were fierce, with the high brow ridge casting his brown eyes into sockets, shadowed and unreadable, only showing a hint of fierce light.

Most visually striking were the ornate tattoos covering his entire body, even his bald head.

Sea snakes rolling in waves, sharks with gaping mouths, tangled squid tentacles, Iron Shield, fish spear, and, of course, the crossed scimitars symbolizing the Sword of Vengeance...

In a way, based on appearance alone, this robust man should be the one who most embodied Xia Nan’s image of a sea adventurer on the entire ship.

To put it bluntly, in his previous life, such a person walking on the street would hardly find someone daring to meet their gaze.

A slightly rash move, and passersby might even be dialing the police in no time.

Yet, this burly man’s behavior was equally contrasting.

Taking breaks between tasks often mingling in taverns and brothels, he naturally had heard about Xia Nan, whose reputation had been fermenting among the adventurers in town over the past few days.

As known, in most cases, as a matter spreads wider over time its content often deviates from the actual events.

It might have started simply as news of someone named Xia Nan, nicknamed "Haiya," catching and killing the fleeing deputy head "scar-browed" of the Horned Shark Gang.

Later, it evolved into a story of Haiya singlehandedly storming the Horned Shark Gang’s lair, turning the entire shantytown upside down alone, rescuing the Baron’s Daughter heroically, and even subsequently engaging in an exaggerated plot of betrothal with the Baron’s Daughter.

Xia Nan didn’t know which version this robust man rushing at him had heard, but his expression full of passionate excitement seemed to spill over his face filled with muscle.

"Akken, calm down!"

"You’re being too embarrassing like this!"

The intention was just to introduce Xia Nan and Alton to their teammates for the next three months, but with one shy and bashful and the other eager to almost press his face over, Hai Yin couldn’t hold his expression.

Reaching out to block the sturdy man halfway, a helpless expression on his face.

Clearly, as the only Spellcaster and second only to the captain Lorin, Hai Yin held a high status among the crew.

The delicate arm bearing a silver-black bracelet just symbolically extended slightly, and the robust man stopped, grinning and laughing a few times, introducing himself to Xia Nan from afar:

"’Blood Pattern’ Akken, just call me Akken!"

A very personal quirk, announcing his Nickname right in his self-introduction.

Afterward, he showed an expectant look, seeming to expect Xia Nan to recognize his alias.

Sadly, Xia Nan indeed had no impression of the "Blood Pattern" he mentioned; if he responded randomly, one more question could unravel it, considering it in his heart, facing Akken, keeping a straight face, nodding slightly:

"I am Xia Nan."

Sound of a screech——

coming from claws scraping the floor.

Already introverted, the Leopard Cat race Sasha couldn’t take the awkward atmosphere anymore, muttering something in tribal tongue, turning tail, and fleeing.

"Hehe." Perhaps realizing such behavior was improper, Akken scratched his head with a dry laugh.

"Go about your business, stop causing trouble." Waving his hand at the other, Hai Yin said resignedly, "I’ll first take Xia Nan and them to report to the captain. Whatever you wish to discuss, wait until after we’ve set sail." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

At the Druid’s words, Akken nodded repeatedly, giving Xia Nan a long-distance nod, made a "see you later" gesture, and turned to leave.

Thus, Xia Nan had already met all core members of the "Sword of Vengeance" adventurer team.

Captain: Lorin;

Front row: Twin warriors Rein and Gordon, "Blood Pattern" Akken;

Back row: Hai Yin and the Spotted Cat race Sasha.

A total of six people, all seasoned adventurers above Professional Level 3, including a rare Spellcaster Druid, with the captain Lorin rumored to have reached Level 6 or even Level 7.

No wonder the "Sword of Vengeance" had such a reputation at Suo Yu Bay. This team configuration almost reached the ultimate limit ordinary adventurers could aspire to in a lifetime.

And now, as a temporary member, there would be the addition of a Goddess of Fortune Divine Favor and a mysterious transient fellow.