Descent

Now, all the elements for Gambling, Drugs, and Prostitution, and drugs are missing only the middle one.

Linsey sighed and looked down at the ground.

In just a few minutes, the island had transformed from Mermaid Island into Counterfeit Island, and then into Drug Island.

And for those who perished, the difficulty of resolving the problem is naturally even greater.

Despite the complexity of the situation, we still need to clarify the necessary information.

Linsey calmly pressed on:

"Besides its addictive properties, does this Rainbow Dream Potion have any other negative effects?"

Wala Wala immediately replied:

"Of course!"

"Even the awakened can become muddled and confused when they become addicted to this kind of thing."

At this point, the girl suddenly sighed, "In a way, this is also the fault of us artists."

"When creators encounter a bottleneck, they are prone to seeking physical and mental stimulation, and even looking for a breakthrough."

Ala Song added from the side, "So, in order to pursue this experience, the Rainbow Dream Potion was created."

"But once you become addicted to sensory stimulation," Wala Wala said in a complicated tone, "You will soon find yourself in a dead end on the path of pursuing art."

"..."

When the Rainbow Dream Potion was mentioned, both artists became somewhat agitated.

However, they also understood their current situation. Wala Wala forced herself to continue explaining to Linsey, "The entire world of the Seven Seas Alliance is divided into seven sea areas according to the type of water."

"The other six sea areas each have their own cities, and different artists manage these cities and formulate regulations."

"In some places, the Rainbow Dream Potion is completely legal and compliant, and can be used and sold openly; but in some sea areas, this drug is strictly prohibited and is considered a taboo."

Linsey pressed further, "So, what's the situation in the sea area we're in now?"

Wala Wala said:

"The Vana Aurora Sea is the Red Sea in the common sense, located in the center of the world."

"This is the sea area where the City of a Thousand Sails is located, and it is also the core connecting various worlds. Therefore, the City of a Thousand Sails has a rather ambiguous attitude towards the Rainbow Dream Potion. You can use it openly on the street, but you absolutely cannot sell or trade it."

"..."

Linsey fell silent for a moment.

He adjusted his mindset and continued to ask:

"Wala Wala, when you were gathering information, did the island's residents notice?"

Wala Wala smiled wryly and said, "I tried to be as careful as possible and didn't reveal anything unusual."

"But you understand—to get information, you always have to talk to people."

Linsey lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then immediately looked up:

"How are the people you saw in town?"

Wala Wala naturally replied:

"Many people are so addicted to the effects of the Rainbow Dream Potion that they only retain the most basic physical activity."

This result perfectly matches the thought that had just crossed Linsey's mind.

He shared his deduction with the two men in front of him. "This island is definitely seeking secrecy, and the Red Sea Mermaid are just a cover for them."

"Even so, with people frequently coming to the island, it's inevitable that some will stumble upon their secrets."

"So, what should we do with these unexpected intruders..."

Before Linsey could finish speaking, she gestured with her chin towards the center of the island.

This reminder was enough for the two companions to understand.

Wala Wala's tone tightened. "Once someone discovers their purpose, in order to prevent the information from leaking out, they will use the Rainbow Dream Potion to control the other party!"

Linsey nodded slightly:

"If most people in the town are like this, then it should be correct."

Ala Song frowned and asked:

"Why didn't they just kill the person? Instead, they used drugs to control them."

Linsey replied briefly:

"Because people controlled in this way can become their helpers in the future."

"..."

The group fell silent, and an eerie and dangerous atmosphere rose between them.

"Well--"

"This situation is much more serious than it was at the beginning."

Linsey sighed.

He had long since developed the habit of taking action first, so he led the way toward the shore where the mermaid's lair was located.

"Gentlemen, it's time for us to get going."

"We must act immediately while the people on the island are not reacting."

"Go to the merfolk's lair, question each of the captured people, and do everything possible to find a way to escape as quickly as possible!"

Linsey did not intend to be controlled by hallucinogenic drugs on this island.

This is especially true for the two artists.

They immediately followed Linsey and began their operation.

At this moment, Linsey took out the [Sleep Healing Grass] she had collected from the Forest Secret Realm, divided it into three portions, and handed them to the two people behind her:

"This stuff is called ' Sleep Healing Grass,' a plant that promotes rapid sleep and is beneficial to the body."

"If you get entangled by mermaids, try to force them to swallow this stuff."

When Linsey handed the Sleep Healing Grass to the two of them, she suddenly witnessed an astonishing scene.

The one-armed painter Ala Song, took out his paintbrush again.

This time, however, he didn't paint on a canvas; instead, he painted and modified his own body.

Just a few minutes later, the one-armed middle-aged homeless painter transformed into a tall, blonde beauty!

"A painter's skills can be used like this?" Ala Song smiled at Linsey with the face of a blonde beauty, "It's very difficult for me to maintain my own skills; I can only ensure my disguise."

"Linsey, you should figure it out yourself... huh?"

"Linsey... you! How did you become like this!"

Ala Song's tone gradually became strange, Wala Wala next to him also exclaimed in surprise.

Simply put

— Linsey has transformed.

This time, we need to actively infiltrate the mermaid's lair; simply sneaking around isn't safe enough.

So he took out the [Mud Catfish Head], equipped it in reality, and at the same time, his gender was modified by the [Create Character] skill, turning him into a bizarre creature with a fish head and a human body! Faced with the two astonished artists, Linsey answered simply:

"It's just a simple disguise technique."

Wala Wala loudly denied, "No! This is not simple at all! Forget about the fish head, I saw your chest with my own eyes..."

Linsey interrupted, "It's just an illusion."

"Get this straight—we need to escape from here!"

Linsey abruptly interrupted the conversation and sped up her run toward the beach.

To make it easier to board the ship and escape.

The location they chose to rescue the people was the closest sea area to the Fishing Boat.

Linsey and her two companions, now all dressed in a way that would prevent the Red Sea Mermaid from 'admiring' them, have naturally not been targeted.

They could even swagger into the nest and only be scolded a few times by the kind-hearted mermaids.

The situation is urgent, and the crisis could strike at any time.

Linsey and her two companions split up.

They rescued the passengers of the Fishing Boat from their individual nests, while simultaneously drugging the Red Sea Mermaid.

Unfortunately, they have yet to find an awakened individual who can help them 'sail'.

A few minutes later, Linsey arrived at the seventh mermaid's nest.

He looked at the situation inside and his expression froze.

"Ah?"

"It was actually this guy?"

Linsey recognized the captive from the mermaid's lair.

He was the man who was preparing to go to the City of a Thousand Sails to rekindle his romance with the noble lady.

The other party was currently being held down in the nest by a beautiful mermaid.

He lay on the cave floor, shirtless, with a mattress on the floor, his numb expression revealing a hint of despair and sorrow.