Chapter 72: What Lurks in the Swamp
The gusts of wind grew colder as the ship sailed through the Tansel swamp. Shaan felt the cold air touch his skin easily because he was the only one not wearing thick clothing to block the chill from the swamp’s wind.
"Brr..." Shaan instantly rubbed his hands together, trying to warm his body that was starting to feel cold. ’I didn’t expect the air to be like this at all.’
Just a few minutes later, Shaan heard footsteps approaching. He turned his head and saw Chelsie holding something in her hands.
"Uhmm... Shaan, use this," said Chelsie, handing the coat to Shaan. "Mr. Courier asked me to give you this coat. You must be cold out here, right?"
"Oh, okay. Sure. You know, I had no idea that the courier kept something like this in his bag." Shaan put on the coat immediately.
"Now I feel much better. Thank you very much."
"Uhm... you’re welcome." Chelsie nodded softly. "By the way, Shaan, how’s the surface of the Tansel swamp on this side? Is everything alright?"
"So far, it’s still safe," Shaan explained. "There are a few bubbling spots that got pretty close to the ship’s position earlier, but I already signaled the courier to steer clear of those areas. I’m sure if we stay focused on watching the swamp’s surface, our ship won’t meet the same fate as the thief’s ship, and maybe we’ll even get through this swamp faster."
"Yeah, that’s right. I hope what you have said is true." Chelsie nodded without hesitation. "Alright then, I’ll go to the back and check on Lira. She might need my help," she said as she walked away from Shaan.
"Okay, be careful."
"You too, Shaan."
Shaan turned his gaze back to the dark surface of the Tansel swamp and watched it carefully. Every time he noticed signs of bubbling water about to appear, he immediately raised his hand to signal the courier, so the ship could avoid the water bursts.