Chapter 4: Lost Souls Of The Sea
[ Chapter 4: The Second Trial ]
[ Welcome to the Second Trial. Survive for three days. ]
I jolted awake, the words ringing in my ears. My heart pounded as fragments of memory flashed through my mind: Atlas... Gerard... Ana.... I had a brother and a sister. We lived in Fein. What happened to me? And Richard's warning, probably has something to do with it.... I need more answers, more memories. Somehow, I have to uncover the truth.
Pushing myself to my feet, I took in my surroundings. It felt like the floor was swaying, and when I glanced over the edge, I realized why. I was on a ship, floating in the middle of the ocean. Water stretched endlessly in every direction, sparkling under the sunlight.
"Three days to survive," I muttered to myself. "Doesn't sound too bad... but it probably won't be that simple."
I decided to explore the ship. It seemed normal enough at first, a standard vessel with wooden planks and creaking railings. The gentle hum of the ocean filled the air. After searching for few minutes i found few weapons swords and even a spear, I also found few barrels with "explosives" and "stored water" below in the storage... But when I entered a small cabin below deck, I froze.
Someone was lying on the bed. My heart skipped a beat.
Slowly, I crept closer, ready to defend myself if needed. As I reached out and touched the person's shoulder, she moved so fast I didn't even see it coming. A sharp kick landed under my chin, knocking me back.
"Ah, what the hell?!" I staggered, clutching my jaw.
The girl leapt to her feet, her eyes blazing. She was stunning, with bronze skin and long black hair that shimmered in the dim light. Her crimson eyes glared at me with suspicion, and she was dressed entirely in black.
"Who are you?" She asked.