The luxury vessel maintained its top speed for another hour, steadily leaving every other ship farther and farther behind. Under the envious and bewildered gazes of the players they had passed, Marcus and his group continued sailing northeast without slowing down.
Following the route marked on Silas the Wanderer's map, Marcus carefully guided the ship around eight dangerous regions infested with monsters above level fifty. The voyage was anything but straightforward, and they frequently adjusted course to avoid entering hostile waters. After nearly five hours of careful navigation, they finally reached an isolated stretch of ocean.
Standing on the upper deck, Marcus slowly swept his gaze across the horizon.
There was nothing.
