Poison Lingers in the Eastern Sea – Part 11

Lavia grabbed Hikaru’s hand. “Don’t go.”

“It can talk. I’m the only one who’s spoken to these beings before.”

“But…”

“Wait here.”

Hikaru pulled free and stepped to the edge of the bow. “This is a Vireocean naval vessel! Who are you?!”

After a brief pause, the voice answered.

“I will return to my slumber. Stay away from these waters.”

“Got it. But the magic engine on this ship won’t start. That’s your doing, isn’t it?”

“Indeed. Then I shall… push you away.”

“Push?”

The deck lurched violently beneath Hikaru’s feet. Screams erupted all around. He nearly fell into the sea, but Lavia and Paula grabbed him from behind, and he tumbled back onto the deck.

The ship was floating. Not on the sea, but above it. It rotated a full 180 degrees, turning to face the direction they had come from. With a roar, the ship cut across the surface of the water. It moved slowly, but steadily forward,