But the iceberg girl did not pursue the deeper meaning behind Su Wen's words.
After all, they both knew perfectly well that ever since Lorenz Riel had set out, accompanied by such a group of companions who clearly included quite a few double agents, it was only a matter of time before their whereabouts were exposed.
So she simply changed the subject:
"This area belongs to a trench branch of the First Island Chain. In spring, the sea currents are slow, the water temperature rises, and it should be the most stable season. Under normal circumstances, the currents' paths and data would not deviate much.
But some time ago, it was said that the Night Watch's observations of the rifts showed a 'fracturing phenomenon.'
If Uncle had not been there, the consequences might have been far more serious."
"My old man really can't sit still."
Su Wen smiled and shook his head.
She had learned of Su Wen's father's responsibilities from her own father. After all, now that both of them had become Transcendents, there was naturally nothing that could not be said about such information.
But after thinking of this, the girl added:
"Oh, right.
Before we set out, Phyllis specifically came to see me.
She said that the Sea Current Observation Station at Tokyo's border had recently sent back some abnormal data. Some fluctuations were far greater than during the same period in previous years.
She told us to make sure we examined it carefully once we arrived."
For some reason, the sea wind suddenly blew more fiercely.
The waves slapped against the hull with rushing splashes.
At some point, the circling seabirds had flown away. The sea remained vast and beautiful, yet beneath this springtime tranquility, something seemed to be quietly stirring.
Meanwhile.
Inside the Spirit