Early the next morning, as dawn broke, Lin Taichu woke up.
The attendants had already brought water and dry rations to the room, and Rake and Barton arrived at the door on time.
After the three of them ate a little, they headed toward Atlantis's exit.
Aron and Karen came to see them off as well. Aron handed Lin Taichu a whistle.
"This is Atlantis's signal whistle. If you run into an emergency, blow it, and the nearby patrol team will come help as quickly as possible. You must be careful. If you feel you're in danger, come back immediately. Don't force yourself."
Karen added, "Lord Lin, Rake and Barton are the most dependable members of our team. With them with you, you can rest assured. But conditions in the deep sea are unpredictable, so you still need to keep a close watch on your surroundings."
Lin Taichu accepted the whistle and tucked it into his robes. "Thank you. I'll be careful. Once I return from training, we'll have a proper chat."
After bidding Aron and Karen farewell, Lin Taichu followed Rake and Barton toward the deep-sea region.
Beyond Atlantis's exit, the water gradually grew deeper, and the light slowly dimmed. Rake took a glowing crystal from his robes and held it in his hand. Its radiance illuminated the surrounding waters.
Barton walked at the front, watchfully scanning the area. From time to time, he jabbed his spear into the nearby water to check for hidden sea beasts.
Rake walked in the middle. As he guided the way, he introduced the surroundings to Lin Taichu. "Lord Lin, the coral reef area we mentioned is just ahead. From here on, we need to be careful. Sea beasts often roam around the reefs."
Lin Taichu nodded, tightening his grip on the Short