Water splashed and pattered as raindrops fell into the lake, sending ripples spreading outward. The damp air that smelled of earth had turned into fishy moisture, and standing on a rocking boat felt entirely different from standing on level ground.
"This is incredible!"
Mr. Green said in astonishment, opening his umbrella and looking around.
"We reached the lake in an instant!"
Doctor Schneider shook his head. Like Shade, he took out the pocket watch with only one hand and glanced at it. The hand was now pointing at "3."
"A slight force has intruded into this dream, but it does not require attention yet. Detective, you were right. There is something wrong with the Edwardz bloodline. As long as they approach this island in their dreams, the dream will connect with reality."
"Will it affect the plan?"
"Hard to say, but I prepared many contingencies."
Still standing in the rain, he put away his umbrella and then struck the side of the boat with its tip—knock, knock, knock. After the third strike, the torrential rain stopped abruptly, and the dampness on all three of them quickly evaporated.
Though dark clouds still blanketed the sky and the air around them remained heavy with moisture, it was at least much better than being rained on.
The little boat in the dream silently sailed into the thick fog. It seemed to take only half a minute before Shade saw the small dock within it. Though Mr. Soren Green had never visited this island, the dock in the dream was clearly identical to the one in reality. This once again proved the connection between the Edwardz bloodline and the island.
After the boat docked, the three stepped onto the pier in turn and entered the island. Strangely, there was not the slightest trace of