Chapter 109: Cruise Ship (7)
Compared to George, Everly had slightly higher tolerance.
Having already been exposed to all kinds of nauseating scenes—exploding, rotting corpses, giant cockroaches scurrying everywhere, bodies covered entirely in teeth, and more—mere humans turning into something resembling seafood wasn’t enough to break her psychological defenses.
That said, the sight was indeed horrifying. What it brought wasn’t just simple shock, but a kind of absurdity, discomfort, and incomprehensibility that went beyond common sense. It also tapped into humanity’s innate fear of the unknown, delivering a powerful mental impact.
“So, Miss Everly, is there any way you can restore Dali?” The captain, seeing that the young woman remained calm in the face of such a scene, couldn’t help but feel a flicker of hope.
Unfortunately, Everly wasn’t a witch, nor had she brought anything that could stop the mutation on this trip.
So she shook her head regretfully. “No. It’s been too long—he’s already fully transformed. I can’t save him.”
The captain was unwilling to give up. “There’s really no way? If it’s just money, we can negotiate any amount.”
Everly still shook her head, her tone cold. “No matter how much you offer, I can’t save him. And for the safety of everyone else on the ship, I suggest you deal with Dali as soon as possible, to prevent him from spreading this abnormality to others.”
“Deal with Dali? You must be joking. He’s worked on the Mary Jane for five years—he’s an indispensable companion. How could we possibly harm one of our own? Miss Everly, even if you’re a witch, you shouldn’t—”