Hearing Skadi's words, Gladiia just wanted to slap her… She was still pondering the flaws in Kanna's words. After all, her group had come all this way. If there was really an opportunity to return to Aegir, would they give up just because of a few words from this little girl?
This didn't fit the Abyssal Hunters' style, and it also made her feel as if she was being suppressed by a land dweller, which was unacceptable for her, an Executive who had always been proud of Aegir.
Turning to look at Skadi, her eyes were as clear and pure as ever.
Although Skadi didn't like to use her brain, it didn't mean she wasn't intelligent. On the contrary, many times she considered herself quite clever.
It was just that when she was in the sea, she had the Captain, and on land, there were people like Kaltsit. Compared to herself, they were better at strategizing, and she only needed to act to solve most problems, so she was too lazy to think.
After hearing Kanna's words, she seriously recalled when she had felt an urge to return to Aegir quickly… The answer was obvious: after Saltwind Town. In that battle, her body was soaked in Seaborn blood, and she witnessed unique Seaborn. Perhaps from that moment, the "Ishar-mla" that was being called began to gradually awaken within her.
The entity that knew she wanted to return to the sea only needed to go with the flow. Ishar-mla amplified this "desire," and then, without it having to do anything, she would actively seek a way to return… Since coming to the continent, she understood one thing: this world would not stop turning without someone. She needed to return to Aegir to restore her Abyssal Hunter identity and continue protecting Aegir's safety, but Aegir would not perish without her. So, given that, temporarily putting aside the idea of returning home was not a difficult thing for Skadi.
"What's the point? Kanna is also doing this for Skadi, and we still don't know the situation on the ship. Perhaps the information about Aegir on board is just our wishful thinking..." Specter extended her slender hand and placed it on Gladiia's weapon.
Gladiia stared intently into Kanna's eyes, but felt no malice. She retracted her weapon. "I reserve judgment on Skadi's decision. However, you also have a point. The Abyssal Hunters returning to Aegir is a very significant event for us, and I will verify the information obtained more carefully."
"Well, there you go. Look, the big ship is not far away. Whether the Abyssal Church is hiding any schemes, you can go and uncover it yourself."
After speaking, Kanna leaned back on a nearby sofa and closed her eyes, feigning sleep.
"Phew, you two just scared me to death… How dare you provoke an Aegirian unarmed out on the open sea?" Irene sat beside Kanna and whispered.
Although Kanna was not an Iberian, she held an Iberian noble title, and both times she had stepped into Iberia were to resolve Seaborn issues. Therefore, compared to the proud Abyssal Hunters, Kanna clearly seemed more like a teammate in Irene's eyes.
"They won't make a move, and they wouldn't dare. After all, 'going home' has filled their minds. I merely voiced my doubts. If Aegirians don't even have the courage to face questioning, then I would doubt if they truly have the ability to defeat the Seaborn… Besides, even if they did make a move, I'm not afraid. All of them together wouldn't be able to defeat me…"
Kanna spoke her "whispers" to Irene beside her in a voice loud enough for everyone on the ship to clearly hear.
Gladiia's mouth twitched when she heard Kanna boasting about her combat prowess. Specter smiled, but Skadi remained expressionless. Having witnessed the battle at Rock Bay Town, she clearly knew Kanna wasn't exaggerating. With her thunderous power and speed, in such a confined space, if a fight broke out, their side wouldn't even have a chance to get off the ship.
Of course, she also believed Kanna wouldn't make a move, so she just sat there blankly, as if the decision not to return home had drained all her thoughts.
A few minutes later, as the thick fog dissipated, the group finally saw the ultimate objective of their mission: the Stultifera Navis, which had disappeared during The Great Silence.
With a light tap on the ship's rail, a flash of lightning instantly passed between the two ships, and Kanna abruptly appeared on the deck of the ship.
Next, the Abyssal Hunters, along with Irene, leaped onto the massive warship.
"Tsk, I heard the Stultifera Navis has been missing for over sixty years now. This ship is still sailing the seas. Hmm, it doesn't feel too far from the coast, so why hasn't it returned to Iberia, and why hasn't it sent any messages to Iberia?"
She reached out and patted the deck. Over twenty years of sun, wind, and seawater erosion had left the deck dilapidated. The wood underfoot felt as if it could be crushed with a bit of force. Yet, this warship, which looked almost rotten on the outside, miraculously continued to sail the seas.
Irene, who had only seen this "Fool's Ship" in books, widened her eyes. The Stultifera Navis now was completely different from what she had learned from books.
"This is the Stultifera Navis… the flagship laden with scholars and soldiers, the sea palace of a fallen royal family… This is very different from what is recorded in books."
"We don't have time for sentimentality here, let's go!" Gladiia felt no emotion towards this ship. At this moment, she only wanted to find the "truth" she sought from this ship that should have long since sunk.
Before they could even reach the door, they heard a heavy, viscous footsteps.
Looking up, they saw a strange Seaborn wearing a tattered coat that looked like it would tear with a slight tug.
Upon seeing the unexpected guests suddenly appear on the deck, the Seaborn clearly froze for a moment.
Just then, Gladiia brandished her weapon and charged forward, attempting to kill it while it was momentarily stunned.
But Gladiia hadn't expected the Seaborn's reaction time and speed to be much stronger than she anticipated. Although it was wounded by her weapon, it still evaded the fatal attack with agile movements.
Then, this strange Seaborn turned and jumped into the ship's cabin without hesitation.
"That's it!" Kanna, standing behind, couldn't help but blurt out a complaint when she saw the opponent flee.
Hearing Kanna's taunt, Gladiia glanced at her, then strode into the cabin with her long legs.
"Oh, my, it's been a while since I've seen the Captain angry. Kanna, you might be the first person to so easily provoke the Captain into leaving," Specter said with a smile, covering her mouth as she watched Gladiia disappear down the passage, in response to Kanna's taunt.
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