Chapter 284

The salty wind whipped through Lord Rey's hair as he stood stoically at the helm of the boat, with Marvel at his right hand and Athena at his left. The rest, Rey Reed Smith, Artemis, and Hestia, stood behind them, all of them looking at the scene ahead of them.

Using the space gem, Lord Rey had sent Hodesh back to Lamarck with King Aaron, since the man is blind and Hodesh is the one relieving him of pain. Bringing them along will not only slow the team down; Lord Hilton might use that to explore their weaknesses.

The wooden vessel slices through the turbulent waves with a determined grace. The transition from the raucous, pirate-infested waters to the eerie realm of the Soul Lord was palpable. The sea, once vibrant and teeming with life, now took on an otherworldly quality that sent shivers down Lord Rey's spine, despite his power and fame.

The very air seemed to thicken with unsettling energy as if the sea itself held secrets whispered by the spirits of