The Perseus raced across the boundless blue sea. After days of sailing, the waters remained calm.
The clear blue sky was spotless, without a single cloud. Warm sunlight spread over the sea, its shimmering reflections swaying gently in the soft breeze. The sweltering heat unique to midsummer enveloped the entire ship.
Only a lazy ease remained aboard.
Kohaku leaned against the railing and raised a hand to brush through the hot breeze blowing toward her. Gazing at the endless blue sea and sky, she relaxed her features and sighed softly.
"The weather's amazing today. Not a wave in sight. This feels so nice."
Beside her, Tsukasa nodded slightly, his calm gaze directed at the distant sea, and murmured his agreement.
After days of fighting, such peaceful weather was a rare blessing indeed.
The entire sea lay quiet and serene.
The hot midsummer wind carried moisture with it, leaving everyone sticky and uncomfortable.
The heat had wilted them all, robbing them of their usual energy. They gathered in twos and threes in shady spots to cool off, too lethargic to move.
Chrome found the heat especially unbearable. His face flushed, he tugged at his collar and kept fanning himself.
"Ah-it's too hot! This weather's so muggy!"
His face fell as the oppressive heat tormented him. Even breathing felt scorching, and he couldn't help letting out a wail.
"I seriously want to jump straight into the sea and soak my whole body in the water to cool off. If this sun keeps beating down on us, we're going to melt."
The stifling heat enveloped the whole ship, wearing everyone down until they were listless and sluggish.
Seeing how exhausted everyone looked, Li Xiang leaned against the mast. Suddenly, inspiration struck, and she offered a suggestion with a smile.
"Since it's so hot,