Chapter 573
At Thesaya’s question, Ian gave a calm nod. "Probably."
It wasn’t surprising. Their ship was now a lone beacon in the middle of the dark sea.
Thesaya snorted. "If they all gather on us, it’ll only make things easier."
"You’ll think differently if they catch up," Ian replied, looking back.
The scene on the main deck unfolded before him. The sacred fire flickered in the center, with Lucia kneeling before it and Mukapa standing guard like a statue. Sanford stood at the top of the stairs, shouting commands. After checking the oars moving in rhythm on either side of the hull, Ian gave a slight nod.
As I thought. They're still holding up.
They couldn’t be compared to his legion, which had once marched a thousand leagues with minimal rest, but they seemed capable enough of enduring until they escaped the inner sea.
Screech—
Ian’s head snapped forward again. Beyond the waves, a horde of frenzied sea beasts was visible, rampaging wildly. It was impossible to tell whether they were chasing the archipelago’s fleet or targeting their ship, not that it mattered either way.
Swoosh...
Just then, Thesaya prepared a spell. Veins bulged around her half-lidded eyes as she spread her hands, one high and one low.
She’s become proficient after just one try.