Token of Love

Linsey glanced at the man in front of her, then at her own mission panel.

"May I have your name?"

The man was somewhat puzzled, but still answered immediately:

"Anthony, my name is Anthony Reja."

"..."

Linsey sighed inwardly.

Now there's no chance of them getting the identity wrong.

The arrival of the mission signified a change in the situation, Linsey, without hesitation, led the other person toward the ship.

Anthony was momentarily confused. "Mr. Linsey, aren't you going to continue rescuing people?"

Linsey shook her head:

"No, there's no time to spare."

"As for the others... let them stay on the island. As long as they don't run away on their own, the lovely mermaids will take good care of them."

"..."

Once on the beach, Linsey called out to Wala Wala and Ala Song.

The three had already developed a certain tacit understanding as companions, and as soon as Linsey spoke, the other two responded in unison.

With the last group of survivors, the group returned to the ship.

A large group of awakened individuals had gathered on the deck, while the captain stood on the wheelhouse, reorganizing the ship's order, "The two new gentlemen, the Fishing Boat is currently out of power and we need to find someone to get it moving."

Is there anyone who can provide such assistance?

"As long as we reach the City of a Thousand Sails, the Navigator Association will reward us handsomely!"

"..."

The captain tried to maintain order, but the deck remained noisy.

Even though he had explained the situation to everyone, things just couldn't be done.

Even if one or two awakened individuals could propel the ship with their own power, once they entered the storm-covered waters, the ship's normal operation could not be guaranteed.

"Tsk—"

"What other options are there...?"

Linsey, as always, began rummaging through her luggage.

But the current situation—

Unless Linsey activates the [Ocean Current Crest] and escapes on her own using her exceptional underwater mobility, there's really no way to move the ship.

Wala Wala, standing to the side, also bit her lip. "This is really... not good."

Ala Song then suggested a possibility. "Perhaps we could try to contact the City of a Thousand Sails?"

"If the big shots over there were to turn their attention to this island, even if the Fallen Artist on the island wanted to do something, they would definitely not dare to go too far."

Ala Song's plan does indeed have some feasibility.

Linsey simply glanced across the deck.

Unfortunately, there was no messenger on board.

As the World Main City, Starhorn City has a direct teleportation channel with City of a Thousand Sails. Even ordinary messengers on duty don't need to take this remote island route.

"Mr. Linsey?"

Just then, a weak voice sounded behind Linsey.

He turned his head and saw that it was Anthony.

"I... I might have a way to get us out of here!"

Ala Song immediately questioned:

"Aren't you an ordinary person?"

Anthony's courage was ignited by the thought of pursuing love. Undeterred by Ala Song's status as an Awakened One, he directly retorted:

"The token of love that Nana gave me can summon a giant sea monster."

As he said this, he took a small bone flute out of his jacket pocket:

"She said this thing could save my life in the most critical moment."

[The Bone Calling Flute – (Red Sea Kraken)]

[By blowing this whistle in the sea, it will summon the nearby Red Sea Kraken to serve you; after three uses, it will be completely destroyed.]

[Only those with established authority can use it; its value is moderate.]

"It's a bone flute from the Kuwait Family!"

Wala Wala immediately recognized the origin of the bone flute, and Linsey also identified its effects.

The surprise came unexpectedly to everyone.

Linsey knew that Anthony was dating a noblewoman from the City of a Thousand Sails when they were on the Fishing Boat.

But who could have predicted it?

Their token of love, in this very moment, became the opportunity to save everyone! Linsey grabbed Anthony and walked towards the edge of the ship's railing, calling out to the captain, who looked worried, from the wheelhouse:

"Captain, please adjust the work on board!"

"We should be able to get a Red Sea Kraken here. With it pulling the ship, getting through the storm shouldn't be a problem!"

Hearing Linsey's shout, the captain perked up.

He roused the chaotic crowd, instructing the passengers to return to their cabins below deck, while he and the sailors went to the bow to set up the tugboat's ropes.

On the other side, Linsey led Anthony into the sea.

thump--

Splash! Different sounds of falling into the water rang out almost simultaneously from both sides of the boat.

Linsey's diving was meant to bring Anthony together to summon the monster.

On the other side of the boat, some people jumped off and swam back towards Mermaid Island.

"No, I don't want to leave!"

"So what if I'm a mermaid? I'll just have to stay here for another two months!"

"Darling, only you will fall in love with me, I will never leave you!"

"Let's have a baby!"

"..."

Linsey's keen hearing allowed him to detect the voice coming from the other side, and his expression instantly turned strange.

"How did I even manage to rescue something like this?"

Anthony, standing next to her, mistakenly thought Linsey was talking about him and gave her a questioning look.

"Mr. Linsey, what did I do wrong?"

"I wasn't talking about you," Linsey replied irritably. "You keep doing your thing and don't worry about other people's business."

Anthony nodded before burying his face in the seawater.

With a complex mix of anticipation, he played the bone flute that his lover had given him in the water.

Waaaaah—

Logically speaking, making sounds underwater is no easy task.

But this bone flute possesses a wondrous power.

As Anthony blew air from his chest into the bone flute, no bubbles rose to the surface.

Instead, a dull, strange sound spread rapidly into the distance along the seawater.

"..."

In an instant, Anthony's heart tightened.

He felt as if something was watching him and was heading his way! He quickly lifted his head out of the water.

"Mr. Linsey, I did it! A giant sea monster is already heading this way!"

"Then let's go back to the ship first."

Linsey nodded slightly and led Anthony back to the deck.

He confirmed with Anthony, who was soaking wet:

"Once that Red Sea Kraken arrives, you shouldn't need to go into the water to give it orders anymore."

Anthony replied:

"Nana told me."

"This behemoth must be highly intelligent and capable of direct communication."

Linsey breathed a sigh of relief.

He told Anthony to change his clothes, while he went to the bow of the ship and looked down.

The captain and sailors moved extremely quickly.

The rope mechanism at the bow was reopened, and a brand-new tow rope was installed and lowered into the seawater below.

It is obvious that the ships are ready.

Once the Red Sea Kraken arrives, they can immediately embark on their escape! Then, the song begins.

Linsey turned his head and saw that the source of the sound was in the center of the island, which he was facing away from. "My dear, why did you leave me?"

Do you still remember the sunset over the Red Sea, the moon setting among the stars?

"There is a secret between us, a secret that is only partially revealed..."