Phew! Ho!
The heavy, slow, rhythmic breathing reached Klein's ears, sending a chill down his spine and filling him with inexplicable fear, yet without any sense of impending danger.
Not only him, but also Admiral " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya, " Toxin Expert " Frank Lee. They either turned their heads, looked outside, picked up their weapons, or became highly alert, displaying their rich experience.
After a moment's discernment, Klein realized that the violent panting was coming from the ruins to his side, from the piled-up stones and pillars on the sea surface.
Just then, Heath Doyle, the " Bloodless," emerged from the shadows, clutching his head with both hands and letting out a low groan of pain:
There is a body...
There's a body there!
A corpse? A corpse emitting heavy gasps? Klein's thoughts raced. He subconsciously removed his heavy glasses. Cattleya, looking at the ruins, suddenly became serious and turned to the pirates in the restaurant, saying:
"Quick!
"Speed away from there, don't get close!"
Her voice, slightly magnetic, startled everyone. The Sailor immediately rushed out of the dining hall to where they needed help. Under the command of Captain Ottolov and Sailor Nina, they adjusted the sails, changed course, and passed the ruins from a distance.
Only when the peak formed by the piled-up stones and pillars disappeared below the horizon did Heath Doyle, the " Bloodless," lower his hands, his expression no longer showing such pain.
Seeing this, Klein narrowed his eyes, feeling that this " Rose Bishop," the second mate of the " Future," might be a major hidden danger on this voyage.
This wasn't discrimination against those with Beyonder abilities through the " Mystery Pryer " pathway, but rather a judgment based on the description of the " Admiral of Stars " and Heath Doyle's performance just now:
Just now, everyone heard a huge gasp, but only Heath Doyle became distressed, instinctively believing that there was a corpse buried in the ruins, and Cattleya's behavior after the investigation indirectly proved his words.
In other words, even if Heath Doyle didn't actively listen to the voice of the " True Creator," his extraordinary ability as a " Listener " would allow him to hear more than ordinary people and most Low-Sequence Beyonder in normal environments. When he encountered the breathing sounds earlier, and when the sound source was close enough, he would be even more affected and gain more information about the danger.
Here, simply avoiding similar ruins and relics won't solve the problem. According to " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya, this sea is filled with sounds that even Demigod can't control. If Heath Doyle is ever in a bad or good state, he might hear those "deadly whispers."
In a similar respect, even if the " Rose Bishop " of Sequence 6 is not much different from Demigod who is not good at listening, it won't be too much. To explain it using the " Die of Probability," you only need to roll a 2, not even a 1, Heath Doyle will go crazy or lose control because of the voice he shouldn't hear... I should remind the " The Hermit " lady, although she should have thought of it long ago and made the corresponding preparations... Klein looked away and heard his stomach making a faint rumbling sound.
He hadn't had breakfast yet.
By this time, light beer had spilled all over the floor, cream was trampled everywhere, and food such as pan-fried fish, toast, and white bread were either lying or hanging, all of which had become quite dirty.
If you remove the outer layer, it should be edible... Klein looked at a loaf of bread leaning against the table leg, hesitating whether to take action.
This contradicts the character of Gehrman Sparrow!
As he decided to wait for lunch, " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya instructed the cook:
Prepare breakfast again for the remaining people.
"Give these to Frank; maybe, just maybe, he'll find them useful."
"Raising a ' Monster '?" Klein thought to himself.
After a while, he finally got to eat a breakfast that wasn't as lavish as before: a smoked pork sausage with two slices of toasted bread with a crispy outer layer, and a glass of light beer that he used as water without any added sedatives.
Because they were sailing in extremely dangerous waters where anything could happen at any moment, Klein adopted the style of eating in the cafeteria back in college, finishing his breakfast in just a minute or two.
After leaving the pirate restaurant, he went to the deck, partly for a post-meal stroll and partly to observe the surroundings.
At this moment, the sea was still bathed in the midday sun, faintly tinged with a layer of gold.
Klein paused and gazed for a while, then saw a point of light growing larger and larger to his side.
Under the sunlight, the point of light refracted a dazzling, dreamlike, multicolored brilliance, like a huge, transparent gemstone.
As the " Future " continued its journey, the point of light gradually revealed its true form.
It first split apart, then became clear, revealing itself to be four enormous pillars carved from pure diamond.
Like the giant towers in myths and legends that support the sea, they extend downwards, stand firmly, and support a sizable floating island.
Above the floating island, the soil was scorched black, devoid of any green. Deep within it, the light shone exceptionally brightly, surpassing even the midday sky.
Suddenly, a long hiss came from there.
The sound was loud and unrestrained, but it lacked that sense of danger that would make your hair stand on end.
Before long, Klein heard the clatter of horses galloping and saw two magnificent horses, seemingly made of gold, rushing out of the floating island, pulling a similarly golden and ornate chariot behind them.
At that moment, the voice of " Admiral of Stars," Cattleya, was amplified, echoing urgently in every corner of the " Future ":
Bow your head!
Don't look!
Klein was never one to put on a brave face, and instinctively followed those words, lowering his head and looking at his leather boots.
He noticed that the sunlight shining on the deck grew brighter and brighter, then faded, quickly returning to its previous state.
"No problem." Cattleya's voice echoed on the ship again, without any obvious emotional fluctuation.
Klein then looked up and found that the two golden horses and the magnificent chariots they pulled were gone, and the diamond pillars silently supported the floating island, radiating a dazzling light.
What a huge diamond... What a strange floating island! What would have happened if I hadn't looked down and watched that golden chariot rush out? Klein looked around, his brows furrowing slightly.
A pirate who had been only seven or eight meters away from him had vanished, leaving behind two dark, oily footprints where he had stood.
Gazing at the ashes drifting in the air, Klein vaguely understood the consequences of his refusal to bow his head.
Fortunately, " Admiral of Stars " had been here a few times before and knew which to avoid and which to yield to. If I had hired Mr. " The Hanged Man," even if he was piloting a ghost ship, we would probably all be wiped out by now... No, if " Future " hadn't arrived at its destination ahead of time, leaving no buffer period, I would have already consulted " Snake of Fate " Will Auceptin. Magician don't perform unprepared... Moreover, if I had hired Mr. " The Hanged Man," I would definitely have sought out the relevant information from Ms. " The Hermit " at the Tarot Club... Klein sighed first, then quickly regained his composure.
He didn't suggest going to the floating island to take a look or explore it, allowing the " Future " to pass by from the side and continue sailing forward.
For the next period of time, this ocean, like the outside world, consisted only of undulating waves, empty, silent, and boundless.
Klein could occasionally see bonfires Levitation on the sea, but he found no trace of any marine life, including the mermaid colony.
Time passed quickly, and lunch was soon ready.
Klein was about to leave the deck and head to the restaurant when he suddenly realized that the surroundings had darkened!
The sky, which had been at midday, was now devoid of sunlight and completely shrouded in deep darkness.
The change was so fast and so abrupt that Klein's first thought was, "Who turned off the lights?"
Silently, the " Future " was enveloped in a layer of dazzling starlight, illuminating the paths leading to all directions.
The Hermit Cattleya's slightly magnetic voice was amplified once again, echoing in everyone's ears:
Go back to your room, or find any corner to fall asleep.
"Then wait for me to wake up naturally."
Frank Lee " Toxin Expert," asked in a somewhat puzzled voice:
What would happen if I didn't sleep?
At that moment, his voice boomed, as if a giant bear were speaking.
Cattleya stood behind the captain's cabin window and said:
"When we wake up, we'll find you're gone, and we'll never find you again."
Is the night here really that terrifying? Klein was curious, but he had no intention of trying to stay awake.
He returned to his room, and by the still-burning starlight from the " Future," he spread out the paper crane, took out a pencil, and quickly wrote:
What precautions should be taken when venturing into the dangerous waters at the easternmost point of the Sonia Sea?
Where in there can you find mermaids?
After putting down his pencil and folding the paper crane, Klein lay down on the bed without taking off his coat and quickly fell asleep with the help of Cogitation.
In the hazy, gray world, he suddenly became clear-headed and realized with certainty that he was dreaming.
No one has invaded... Klein looked around and found himself on a mountaintop, with rows of black, monastery-like buildings behind and to his sides, and a withered tree and a protruding boulder in front of him.
At the top of the boulder, " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya sat alone, hugging her knees, leaning forward, gazing at the opposite mountain peak.
She was still wearing that mysterious, classic black robe, her expression filled with an indescribable bewilderment.
At this moment, she remained motionless, as if she had turned into a stone statue.
Why is she in my dream? Klein took a few steps forward and leaped onto the boulder.
Before he could ask any questions, he was suddenly stunned by the vast and open scene before him, feeling as if his body and mind were shaken.
In front of the boulder is a bottomless cliff, and on the other side of the cliff is a mountain covered with countless palaces, towers and majestic walls.
The buildings were magnificent and ornate, layered and encircling each other. Each one was exceptionally large, unlike any human dwelling. When combined, they possessed an indescribable sense of epic scale, wonder, and myth.
The Sun hung high in the distance, casting the colors of Twilight upon the city, its light seemingly frozen in time.
"This is a dream we all share..." Cattleya remained sitting with her knees drawn up, her voice sounding like she was talking in her sleep.