In the latter half of the night, Bayam's sky finally cleared up. This also meant that the Sea God had died, and the struggle between the two Demi-Gods over the weather had ended. It was now the best window of opportunity to explore the Elven ruins.
Following his planned approach, Odys put on the ghostly mask he had bought in Bayam, infused spirituality into the Travel Ring, entered the Spirit World, and used the blue jade dagger to guide his direction.
By now, the jade dagger's luster had faded considerably. Once the characteristic within Kalvetua had completely precipitated, the dagger would likely no longer retain its jade-like texture.
Odys was extremely cautious. After traveling for a while in the Spirit World, he would return to the Real World to reconfirm his bearings.
Sometimes he appeared on an unknown island, and sometimes he appeared out at sea.
Fortunately, Odys had come prepared. He threw out a scroll, and it was as though a pair of enormous, translucent phantom shoes appeared beneath his feet, allowing him to stand briefly on the surface of the sea.
After proceeding in fits and starts like this for more than ten minutes, the jade dagger began pointing downward.
Odys threw out another scroll. "Activate!"
A transparent bubble seemed to form around him, wrapping him inside without hindering his swimming movements.
This scroll allowed him to move freely underwater for a short time.
To explore the Elven ruins, Odys had made many scrolls usable underwater that afternoon, nearly filling his leather bag.
He entered the Spirit World again, and before long, Odys's spirituality told him that he had reached his destination.
He emerged from the Spirit World and found himself in the deep sea.
Under the dim light, Odys saw a vast expanse of uniquely styled buildings