The vertical distance between Heaven's Gate and the White-White Sea was three thousand meters.
During the trip, Kurik, who had finally adjusted, grew dizzy and weak all over again.
Once they reached the White-White Sea, the Express Shrimp dropped off the boat, then sank beneath the surface and disappeared somewhere.
Randall carried Kurik off the boat, then tossed him onto the ground nearby.
"Well, this is where we part ways, Kurik. You can wander around here on your own or head straight back.
Of course, you can also wait until I finish my business and go back with me.
I just don't know how long it'll be before I return.
That's all."
Randall spoke as he surveyed their surroundings.
"Phew... you—you could at least wait until I recover before leaving!"
Kurik spoke as though he were on his last legs.
Being left in unfamiliar surroundings in this condition made him feel utterly unsafe.
But he was only saying it. He had no real hope that Randall would come back.
Yet, to his utter surprise, Randall actually stopped in his tracks after hearing him.
At that moment, Kurik suddenly felt like crying.
It feels so good to have someone care about you...
But just as he was getting emotional, he heard Randall say:
"Oh, right. This boat is mine, so don't sail off with it, okay? Otherwise, you'll be in trouble!"
With that, he turned and left.
Kurik instantly turned ashen.
Ha. What warmth is there in this world? It's all a lie!
To his surprise, however, Randall came back once more.
Lying on the ground, he said weakly:
"Don't worry. I have no desire to get into trouble!
Just hurry up and leave! Looking at you makes my heart hurt!"
Randall rolled his eyes and said:
"Heh. Are you sure