Setting Sail for Enjiel

Early the next morning, Ryan arrived at the harbor docks of Heaven's Arena City ahead of schedule. The medical cargo ship rented by the Association was ready, and workers were busy loading and unloading medical supplies and emergency equipment. After recognizing Ryan, a staff member in an Association uniform came forward to verify his identity before leading him to the captain's cabin.

"Hunter Ryan, welcome to this operation." The captain, Corison, was a kind-looking middle-aged man with skin darkened by the sea wind. "We'll reach Enjiel's border in about five days. Once we unload the supplies there, personnel from the local Association outpost will receive you."

Ryan nodded slightly. "Are there any special requirements regarding the supplies?"

The captain smiled. "The medical team is mainly responsible for emergency treatment locally, and all the supplies are ready. You only need to focus on security during the voyage. To be honest, this route has never been very peaceful. Especially since the Association began investigating the insect incidents in Enjiel, pirates and smuggling groups have become more active than before."

"Understood," Ryan replied briefly.

After a short exchange, a sailor led him to his temporary quarters in the cabin. The room was small but clean. Ryan neatly put away the equipment he carried, then stood quietly on deck, waiting for departure. The harbor whistle sounded, and the freighter slowly pulled away from the dock, heading toward the northern waters where Enjiel lay.

The first day of the voyage went quite smoothly. The weather was clear, and the sea was calm. The medical team chatted casually on deck, while Ryan stood alone by the railing, gazing across the vast ocean. To adapt to his weighted equipment, he continued wearing that tungsten-steel armor at all times. Every movement he made was deliberate and steady, drawing