Night quietly descended. The clear sky had a blanket of twinkling stars reflecting off the calm sea, creating a mesmerizing double sky of shimmering lights.Despite this serene beauty, no one had time to appreciate it. Their thoughts were solely on the treasure.The explorers had been diving for hou
"Look, it's Alexander. He's diving into the water!"His every move was under scrutiny, and even the smallest action was quickly detected. However, his sudden plunge into the sea went unnoticed by Jansen and the others."What's he up to now?""Don't worry about it," one of the semi-Empyrean leaders s
Alexander heard the chatter over the communicator and muttered to himself, "Too slow to react. Now that they've joined forces, maybe two-thirds will survive."He had thought of the strategy long ago, but his position was too sensitive. Moreover, the other factions would never have heeded his advice.
Suddenly, something emerged from the thick mud and sand between Alexander and Billy, churning up a cloud of muck that obscured its form.Alexander thrust his sword through the murky mire, and with a resounding thud, the creature hit the ground, slain. As his sword energy depleted, he paused and glan
When the rest of the group heard that something was approaching, they quickly shone lights into the darkness. A massive silhouette loomed closer with alarming speed. A deep-sea sandworm was advancing!Fear gripped the crowd as they realized the possibility that Alexander might have been overwhelmed.
"Then what do you suggest, Vice-castellan? As long as the reasoning is clear, we will do as we are told," said Miles with the intention to curry favor, choosing to stand with Hawthorne Seafort.Alexander's terrifying battle power required strength to fight against it. The hearts of the remaining few
The conspicuous items scattered across the ground were gold, jewelry, gemstones, and emeralds. Illuminated by the Iceflame, the allure of these jewels was irresistible, sparking greed in everyone's eyes. Just one bag of these treasures could guarantee a lifetime of wealth.However, something seemed
"Alexander, hand over the jade pendant. It belongs to everyone." Billy seized the moment to assert his claim, skillfully tying his interests to those of the crowd. By claiming the jade pendant as something meant for all, he sought to rally support against Alexander.Billy's move was calculated. If m