The dangers of the sea are not always the creatures that reside in it or the unknown phenomenon that no one knew about but suddenly appeared on their journey.
No, the most dangerous thing at sea was the long journey and the unpredictable weather.
After their tense encounter with the mighty sea beast—the Kraken—everyone aboard the ship was exhausted, both in body and spirit.
The sheer pressure of facing a Peak Rank 7 Spirit Beast had left even Wuhan cautious and thoughtful.
Most of the guards, still recovering, had retreated to their cabins to rest. Only a few remained on deck, quietly taking turns keeping watch over the calm yet treacherous sea.
Wuhan also came out from time to time, silently walking the deck and checking their position.
But only a few short hours had passed since their narrow escape when something new began to stir.
It started small.
A sudden chill in the air.
A light gust of wind that didn't match the calm around them.
