Chapter 209: Landing on the Island
After a hearty meal, Leon and Willy lounged to the side, lazily burping in satisfaction, while Gus—having finished his far smaller portion of pan-fried cod—lay down with a look of utter defeat on his face.
“This might be my last trip out to sea in my entire life.”
“Still not used to it?” Willy teased him.
“I don’t know. Right now, it feels like I’ve been tossed into the drum of a washing machine,” Gus muttered, describing his misery.
“Then get some sleep. We’ll try to spend the night on the island,” Willy said, beginning to haul up the boat’s anchor and start the engine.
Leon busied himself clearing the table before finding a spot to sit down as well.
An hour later, Leon noticed the direction Willy was steering in and saw the silhouette of an island coming into view. He immediately walked over to Willy and asked, “We’re there?”
“Mm.” Willy glanced at the directional compass, which had begun to circle. “But it’s too dark to see where we can land. We’ll have to take the lifeboat.”
“Where is it? I’ll get it ready,” Leon offered without hesitation.