Standing on the little boat, ready to return, Kroya naturally witnessed the island's entire disappearance.
He also faintly sensed an immense consciousness moving away. In an instant, breathing became much easier, and the lingering clouds and mist around him vanished completely.
The waters were suddenly bright and clear.
"So it's gone..." He could not tell whether he felt disappointed or relieved.
There were clearly more treasures on that island, but his level was too low to let him explore deeper. If he truly encountered danger, he would die.
Being left hanging like this really was uncomfortable.
It was better that it had disappeared. Now he could stop thinking about it.
As for whether he would have another chance to see it, he could worry about that later.
Kroya withdrew his gaze and looked at the Sea Spirit Dolphins, which had suddenly grown excited beside him. They seemed to be swimming around some... turtles.
Those turtles had emerged from within the island after it vanished. Every one of them had a translucent, vivid red shell, and none looked harmless.
The Astral Body Inscription Technique had already provided the answer-these turtles were the same species as the turtle egg embedded in Jack's wooden boat. They were all Sea Demon Turtles.
The one in Jack's boat had probably been swept inside by the current when he came here.
These Sea Demon Turtles were very small.
Each was no bigger than a palm and looked newly hatched. Surrounded by the Sea Spirit Dolphins, they opened their mouths in silent snarls.
They huddled together, putting up a pitiful resistance.
But how should he put it... when you were weak enough, everything you did became cute.
That was exactly the case with these Sea Demon Turtles. They could not resist effectively at all and were tossed