As Melos's words fell, the enormous phantom of a demon god, dozens of yards tall, rose from the ship. The Red Ray Sea Clan warriors were shaken at the sight.
The Crimson Rays beneath them showed signs of agitation too. If the Crimson Ray Queen had not been there, Melos's display alone would have sent them scattering in confusion.
The Demon Whale that had wanted to ram the ship and sink it also grew fearful when it saw the giant phantom appear.
The Crimson Ray Queen stroked the Demon Whale's head, calming him, then asked, "May I ask which elder has come? Why have you entered my Red Ray Sea Domain without permission?"
She sounded as though she were merely asking for an explanation, as though the Red Ray Sea Clan had happened upon Melos and the others by chance.
But anyone with eyes could see the forces surrounding the ship fore and aft. They had clearly come prepared.
"It seems the queen has no intention of speaking in good faith."
A chill entered Melos's voice.
Anger surged through the Red Ray Sea Clan and their queen. What did she mean, we have no intention of speaking in good faith? Had the Elf race shown good faith by entering the Red Ray Sea Domain today?
"Your Majesty, the high priest has sent word. The other royal clans have discovered it. We can't waste any more time here with the Elf race."
Meanwhile, down in the lower hold, Chen Cheng and Jelina were still working together to repair the core magic array. Sasa came down and told them everything that had happened above.
Jelina frowned when she heard about the Red Ray Sea Clan and the Crimson Ray Queen. They had been so careful. How had a Sea Clan royal family