Chapter 58: The Nightmare Sea

Mother's Skull's Ship was privately owned by Skull, a pirate who roamed the nightmare seas carrying mercenaries who would try their luck on the scavenger hunt. Mercenaries who couldn't afford their ship or didn't hire by nobles.

Aboard, the cold wind glided smoothly across Ryu's face, and he savored the salty breeze. The night sky was darker in the ocean, and the three moons glowed even brighter and bigger than before.

This would be his first adventure outside of the Mortal Realm, and the sea was a whole new world to him. He was excited as well as concerned for their future.

Before, he never did once think of his future. But now. . . everything was changing . . . He didn't have a clear goal except to protect Cecily and be there for her. And it was the desire of his beast.

His human side, however, yearend for something. He couldn't quite put a finger to what exactly.

Ferris yawned and rubbed her eyes. They were on the deck, overlooking the ocean.