The sea breeze blows in my face with a different, warmer and more wild atmosphere from the Narrow Sea.
The Megatooth Reef is like the staggered fangs of a giant beast, faintly visible on the sea level in the distance, reminding people that this is still the edge of dangerous sea areas.
Daemon rode "Caraxes" and circled in front of the fleet. His eyes kept scanning the vast sea, trying to find any trace of injured sea dragons or pirate ships, but found nothing except endless waves and low clouds.
His face became increasingly ugly, and his impatience was like a brewing storm.
Redd's fleet has also sailed out of the narrow channel and arrived at relatively open sea areas.
He stood on the bow of the ship, facing the sea breeze, seemingly searching from a distance, but in fact most of his attention was focused on connecting with King Ghidorah's thoughts high in the sky.
Through the six transcendent eyes of King Ghidorah, the outline of Stepstones spreads out below.
Gray Gallows Island is still shrouded in a vague mist of energy, which is the result of the combined action of geothermal heat, minerals, and some kind of intentionally convergent biological field.
In King Ghidorah's perception, the unique "sea dragon" energy signal, although extremely weak,
Like a candle in the wind, it has not been completely extinguished, nor has it moved south.
It is like a dark red charcoal fire covered by thick rock formations and sea water, still stubbornly staying in the deep water area somewhere on Gray Gallows Island.
It is almost integrated with the surrounding environment, and would be almost undetectable if King Ghidorah had not been keenly aware and locked in place.
What Corlys was playing was indeed a golden cicada taking off its shell, and this "shell" was done so skillfully that it deceived almost everyone - except King Ghidorah, whose perception method is completely different from that of ordinary creatures.
Redd sneered in his heart, but didn't show it on his face.
He noticed that the speed of the Driftmark fleet following him slowed down significantly, and gradually distanced itself from his fleet. It seemed that he did not intend to continue the adventure of the Summer Sea, or... was he waiting for something?
At this moment, a lookout from the Dragon King fleet suddenly shouted, "Sir! The Driftmark fleet behind us raised the flag!
'Suspicious underwater activities have been found, and a large sea beast or injured sea dragon is suspected to be sneaking. Please suspend the pursuit and coordinate the search of nearby waters!'"
Almost at the same time, Daemon also received a similar signal.
He drove "Caraxes" to fly back irritably, hovering over the Redd ship, and said loudly:
"What the hell is Corlys doing? You said you found movement underwater? Could it be that the beast didn't run far away, but was hiding on the seabed nearby?"
Redd raised his head, his face showing just the right amount of thinking and a hint of "accident": "Oh? Underwater activities? This is possible.
Sea dragons are good at diving. If they are really injured, it is reasonable to dive into the deep sea for temporary escape. But... in this vast sea, underwater search is not easy."
He paused and looked at Daemon: "Prince Daemon, what do you think? Should we continue chasing south, or should we return to assist Corlys Earl in searching the nearby waters?"
After all, if Hailong is really hiding in the nearby water, wouldn't it be the opposite for us to go south to pursue him?"
Daemon's face was cloudy and uncertain. He was not willing to give up the pursuit to the south (what if Hai Long really escaped south?), but he was also afraid of missing the opportunity that was so close at hand.
Corlys That old cunning guy "discovered" the movement at this moment...
"Hmph, who knows if Corlys is delaying on purpose, or wants to keep the discovery to himself!" Daemon said suspiciously, "He has a very deep mind!"
"But what if it's true?" Redd asked, "Wouldn't it be a pity to let an injured but potentially valuable dragon hide under our noses while we go thousands of miles away to do nothing?
How about this, let's act separately.
If His Royal Highness insists, he can lead some clippers to continue searching south for a certain distance.
I returned with the main fleet, rendezvoused with Corlys Earl, and concentrated on searching the nearby waters. No matter where we find anything, we can report it in time."
This proposal seems fair, but in fact it disperses the power of Daemon.
Daemon goes south alone, the risk increases, and there is lack of sufficient ship support;
Redd returns to join Corlys, which can not only monitor the movements of Corlys, but also actually strengthen the blockade and exploration of suspicious areas on Gray Gallows Island in the name of "search".
Daemon hesitated. He looked at the vast but dangerous waters to the south, then at the Driftmark huge fleet that was gradually approaching from behind, and then thought about the possible value of that mysterious sea dragon...
In the end, weighing the close (possible) prey and potential risks made him make a choice.
"Okay!" Daemon gritted his teeth, "I will take the ten fastest ships and continue searching southward for a hundred nautical miles!
If nothing is found, return immediately! You and Corlys search carefully. If you find anything, send a signal immediately!"
He was really unwilling to completely give up the possibility of going south, but he also knew that underwater search would require more manpower and material resources.
"It's a deal." Redd nodded.
Daemon said no more, ordered ten mixed speedboats of Driftmark and Dragon King fleets, and rode on "Caraxes",
Flying southward like an arrow from the string, the ten clippers also raised their sails and tried their best to catch up, and soon turned into a few black spots on the sea level.
Redd ordered the fleet to change course and move closer to the main fleet of Driftmark, which was slowly approaching from behind.
He cast his gaze in the direction of Gray Gallows Island again, his eyes deep.
Corlys... Now that you have "discovered" the "underwater movement", what are you going to do next?
Do you really want to use the name of "coordinated search" to cover the actual evacuation of Tormund?
Or do you want to take the opportunity to muddy the water even more, or even... create some "accident" during the "search" process?
Either way, the game has entered a new stage.
Now, the hunting ground seems to have moved to this open sea, but the real target may still be firmly anchored under the Gray Gallows Island, shrouded in fog and secrets.
Something unexpected happened!
Just when the fleet of Redd began to turn, and the main fleet of Driftmark was slowly approaching, and when the two sides were about to meet in the relatively open sea north of the Big Tooth Reef, a sudden change occurred!
A huge gray-blue figure, like a ghost leaping out of the abyss of the seabed, clinging to the shadows of the undulating waves and rugged rocks, galloping from the side and behind - from the direction of Gray Gallows Island - at an astonishing speed!
Its flight trajectory was extremely tricky, making full use of scattered reefs on the sea, surging waves, and rocky promontories extending from the island as cover. Its gray scales almost blended into the seawater and rocks under the gloomy sky.
Only from a close distance can you see the smooth and powerful body, as well as the tiny figure clinging to it on the back!
It's Tormund and his sea dragon "Raging Waves"!
Their goal is extremely clear - it is the most conspicuous flagship in the Dragon King fleet, flying the golden three-headed dragon flag! It is also the ship where Redd is!