Chapter 59: Fly

We walked for what seemed like hours, the tension palpable throughout our journey. We maintained silence, and I refrained from mentioning my aching feet or gnawing hunger.

When the area around us opened and the dense forest was traded for sandy ground with fewer trees, I knew we had reached the sea. Within minutes, the expanse of a boundless blue ocean stretched before me. There was nothing, no sign of life to be seen on the water. Perched upon a mountain, we gazed down at the grand ocean.

Beneath us, there were hundreds of ships. Enormous wooden ships with colourful sails, all poised to venture deeper into the unknown. The atmosphere changed from tense to anticipation and a tinge of fear. This was a serious matter.

"How are we going to get down?" I asked with a frown.

Before anyone could respond, Adrian, Lucifer, and Belgephor leaped from the ledge.

My shocked gasp was cut off when Sam grabbed me and jumped off with me in his arms. A scream welled up, but Sam pressed his hand ag