Inside the Floating Ship's cabin, a tall man in a military uniform hurried up to a girl who was staring at a map and said with a serious expression:
"Captain Novi, the signal is directly below us!"
"Hmm..."
The girl standing before the map answered softly, lifting her head to glance at the man.
The girl's name was Novi. She had shoulder-length golden hair and a pretty face, looking no older than fifteen or sixteen.
However, her rainbow-colored pupils were filled with an indescribable sense of mystery and intimidation.
Novi frowned. Looking at the marker on the map, she unconsciously reached up and pinched the space between her brows. Her clear yet steady voice slowly rang out.
"Any news from the detection division? Have they found anyone?"
"Yes! I'll confirm it right away!"
The man saluted, then quickly ran to the control console and began making inquiries.
"Detection division! Detection division..."
But only a few seconds later, the man's previously calm face changed. He hurriedly turned toward Novi and shouted:
"Captain Novi, the detection division has reported that they detected the life signs of six people!"
"In addition, they detected a life sign rapidly approaching!"
At that, Novi immediately lifted her gaze from the map. At the same time, a highly penetrating voice pierced through the thick metal hull.
"Floating Ship ahead, stop approaching immediately! State your identity, or I won't mind helping you land!"
As soon as the voice fell, the entire Floating Ship suddenly sank sharply, as if confirming the warning in those words.
Beep beep beep beep—
In an instant, the alarm bells in the cabin rang loudly. The crewman operating the airship opened his mouth and shouted:
"Report! The gravity around the airship is in chaos! The power system may malfunction!"
"I know. Turn on the