Shrouded Seascape

Chapter 628: Dandelion

Perched on the ship's railing, the spider gazed downward. The island's web white expanse gradually grew closer, allowing Charles to discern the island's terrain at a closer proximity.

The elliptical floating island had depressions and forests. Its landscape looked nothing different from that of an ordinary island, save for the pervasive white layer covering everything.

The exploration vessel landed with a loud thud. The impact kicked up the white material, causing them to swirl and dance in the air. They were so lightweight and dry. Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

It was then that Charles realized that the "mold" he had thought earlier was actually similar to a dandelion as they drifted and scattered across the island.

The explorers descended from their ships via soft ladders and started to prepare for the upcoming exploration.

After a brief exchange with the captain of the other ship, he led a team of five men and one woman toward the right side of the island. They planned to split up and reconvene in three days.

Charles briefly alternated his gaze between the two teams before willing the spider's furry legs to scuttle after Luke's group.

The white dandelions blanketed the entire island, forming a layer thick enough to reach an adult's waist.

As a spider, it was challenging to maneuver through this environment. Eventually, Charles decided to have it leap onto Luke's broad back and hitch a ride.

Of course, Luke noticed the spider, but he didn't react.

Luke and his crew looked around vigilantly as they scanned their surroundings for any potential threats Most of them carried at least one relic. From their appearance, those relics were clearly of offensive-type relics.

Luke himself stood out the most. His shirt was unbuttoned to reveal his torso that was covered in spiraling tattoos. The black ink on his pale skin seemed like it was moving.

"Captain, how's it looking over there?" A voice beside him caught Charles' attention.

Charles straightened up from his slouched position against the railing and turned to look at Second Mate Nico with his sole, remaining eye.

"They had just disembarked and started exploring. They hadn't found anything. Why?"

"Since they've gone in, should we prepare to move too?"

Charles controlled the spider to leap directly into the black dandelion fluff. Immediately, he spotted the black beetles that filled most of the gaps, making it impossible for enemies to run. The man in the black robe had the power to control insects.

"They're not among the fluff; they came from elsewhere," the black-robed man said as he slowly raised his hands. In response, the insects lifted the entire dandelion carpet

Charles spotted it now; the ground beneath the dandelion fluff was riddled with uneven pits and hollows. The enemies that had been attacking the group earlier came from these burrows.

Nodding silently, Charles pulled out his journal and pen to make detailed notes.

After the latest attack, Luke and his crew became exceedingly alert and didn't dare to let their guard down for even a single second.

"Pearson, coat everyone's clothes with No.9 toxin. Hurry up, don't just stand there," Luke instructed; he was making preparations for the next potential ambush.

Time ticked by as the group continued their exploration. The creatures from the ground continued to harass them from time to time but each attack became less effective as the humans adapted to their tactics.

That night, they divided into two groups, one rested and the other ate voraciously.

As Luke devoured the meat chunks within the can, his right hand slid under the woman's shirt to knead her mounds.

The woman, adorned with a gold nose ring, seemed unfazed by Luke's actions and devoured her food just like the others. In addition, her previously severed hand had reattached itself somehow.

Even as an experienced explorer, Charles couldn't fathom how she had managed to do something like that.

"It seems like there's another layer beneath this island. However, what's down there can't possibly kill the previous explorers. They must have encountered something else but I just don't understand why those things haven't appeared yet," Luke said to his crew.

"Boss, it's probably because we don't have our brains so their attacks can't work on us. That's why they can't even be bothered to come out," one of the men suggested.

Luke let out a snort. "I'm not that optimistic. If we face an unsolvable problem, I'll activate the Reversal Pendulum. All of you need to be prepared."

Hearing this, the crew members swallowed their food and nodded with grave expressions.

"The lucky guy who found the darkness has already received his reward from the governors. He's now on his way back to the seascape to claim his three islands. Guys, keep your game up! We're next!"