"All right."
The closer they drew to the thunderstorm zone, the stronger the wind became. Just as everyone was about to help furl the sails, Li Qiuzhi summoned several translucent tentacles, each appearing at one of The Alcor's sails.
They easily rolled up the sails and secured them with ropes.
The series of movements was unbelievably swift, leaving the crew, along with Kazuha and Lumine, who had been about to act, stunned.
"...Not bad, you." Beidou raised an eyebrow, marveling a little at how convenient that ability was, then quickly shouted to the crew, "Get back inside before we enter the thunderstorm zone."
[Beidou has developed a favorable impression of you. Gained 230 Friendship points. Current Friendship level: Lv. 5 (30/500)]
Once they entered the thunderstorm zone, lightning could strike at any moment.
Although she could block it, what if she let her guard down and failed to act in time?
For safety's sake, it was better to have everyone take shelter inside.
After all, aboard The Alcor, only she and Kazuha were strong enough to have essentially nothing to fear from the lightning here. None of the others, not even someone as sturdy as Hailong, could emerge unscathed after being struck.
"Yes, Captain!"
The crew answered in unison, quickly running inside and returning to their quarters.
Before long, only Beidou, Kazuha, and Li Qiuzhi's group of five remained on The Alcor's deck. They were all exceptionally powerful fighters, more than capable of handling any situation.
Beidou personally took the helm as they drew ever closer to the thunderstorm zone.
As for how The Alcor could sail with its sails furled, the crew naturally still had two rows of giant oars and propellers to operate.
That was the advantage of "hybrid propulsion."
Li Qiuzhi summoned his Psychic Tentacles