The passage of time over the sea quietly slips away amidst the rhythm of wind and waves.
A few days seem to have passed in the blink of an eye.
The merfolk fishing boat carrying Aster Grant and his companions, expertly maneuvered by the siblings Serena and Lynn, has successfully reached the border waters of Soltara from Kaelon.
As soon as they entered these waters, Serena's expression immediately turned tense.
His fingers clenching the ship's helm went slightly white, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
He pointed to the seemingly calm, yet subtly eerie sea ahead:
"Aster... Lord Grant, it's right there!"
"Last time we were suddenly surrounded by that damned thick mist here!"
The terrifying experience clearly left a profound shadow in his heart.
Aster nodded in response, raising his alertness.
"Lazuli, Vera, Snow Maiden, be vigilant, watch for any abnormal energy fluctuations around!"
"Understood, Master!"
