Drawing Water, Finding Silver Frost

On the lakeshore, Zhao Ming stayed beside the suitcase. Every so often, it climbed a nearby tree to watch the lake and keep an eye on its surroundings. The Lost Object hung beneath its neck, swaying gently as it moved and giving off a warmth it found comforting.

The daylight in the Convergence Zone was usually dim and soft, as though a veil covered the sky. Occasionally, though, it turned clear and brilliant. Today was one of those days. Gentle, bright light poured down, setting the lake shimmering.

Half an hour later, the lake churned. Waves spread outward in clusters, as if something were about to burst from the water.

Zhao Ming raised its head and took flight. After circling overhead for a while, it heard a boom as something enormous broke through the surface. It rose more than ten meters before crashing onto the lakeshore, sending water spraying everywhere.

Zhao Ming immediately flew higher to dodge the droplets. Below, the waves near shore surged and roiled. A little later, a figure emerged from the water and walked toward the bank. Waves that rolled against him shattered as though they had struck an invisible reef. The churning water did nothing to slow his steps.

Zhao Ming let out a delighted chirp in the sky.

Chen Chuan stepped steadily ashore with the Snow Monarch Blade in hand. Thanks to his Bio-Field, not a drop of water clung to him. He walked over to the creature.

It was a Multi-Eye Devil Ray, a creature recorded in the field guide. Its body was enormous, with wings spanning more than twenty meters and a length of seven or eight. Underwater, it could absorb vast amounts of water to expand its body, intimidating the many fierce creatures below the surface. It was said to grow