Shrouded Seascape

Chapter 710: Power

Looking at the items that the "kind-hearted" Haikor had left for him in the backpack, Lylejay pondered for just a brief moment before he headed for the nearest public restroom.

When he emerged from the restroom, his appearance had completely changed. In the place of a twelve-year-old boy was a youth who looked to be in his late teens. His face wasn't the only thing that had changed, even his height had increased.

With his new look, Lylejay's dilemma was easily resolved. No matter how tight security might be, it wouldn't be able to stop him any longer. Even the wanted notices issued by the Explorers Association were now useless; after all, his face had changed completely.

As he caressed his own new facial features, Lylejay thought about the Haikor who had thrown him the human skin mask. The corners of his lips curved up into a faint smile.

"I see... so that's how it is, huh? Those guys are only pretending to cooperate. Who knows what their true motives are." Lylejay paused with a chuckle. "But whatever they are, Charles is going to have a tough time ahead."

"What are you talking about? Where are all those things from?" Lily asked, clearly puzzled by the series of events.

Lylejay didn't answer her; he merely carried Lily along and walked toward the distant airship.

With his new outward appearance and the perfect boarding documents, Lylejay easily boarded the airship.

In the cabin, Lylejay smiled at Lily, who looked clearly despondent.

"It will take a while to travel from the surface to the Subterranean Sea. Let's occupy ourselves with something else in the meantime."

"Like what?" Lily asked nonchalantly, her ears drooping in dejection. She felt that escape was a faraway dream now.

With a slight lift of his hand, a radiant, milky-white light emanated from Lylejay's palm to coalesce into a small orb of light.

"An immense power lies within You; but it's wasted if You don't use it. I'm going to teach You how to use it," Lylejay said.

Lily's ears perked up immediately as a surge of excitement coursed through her.

A thought flashed through her mind. If I learn how to harness the power within me, I could defeat him and escape!

Filled with newfound hope of escaping, Lily suddenly felt full of energy and expressed her eagerness to learn.

"First, close Your eyes and feel the power within You," Lylejay instructed.

Annarles Island was still as bustling as ever. But now, it was dotted with numerous towering black turrets. Staring at those thick cannon barrels, no one would even think about doubting their destructive power.

However, those weapons were destined to be useless as their intended target had already passed by unnoticed.

Charles' technological prowess has really grown significantly. Such strength surpasses even the Albion Isles during their prime time. I must stay vigilant. Lylejay thought as he regarded the massive weapons of destruction with caution.

"Hey! This ain't no tourist spot! Move! Quick!" shouted a Hope Island navy officer standing next to one of the giant cannons.

Lylejay smiled and acknowledged the order before turning to head toward the docks.

Meanwhile, Lily's eyes darted around to scan her surroundings. When she saw Margaret walking by them, her heart couldn't help but race with anxiety.

However, there was nothing she could do now. Holding such emotions, she and Lylejay arrived at the docks of Annarles Island.

There were many ships departing, especially cargo ships. They arrived fully loaded and left empty.

"Captain, are you taking passengers?" Lylejay politely directed the question to the captain of a mid-sized cargo ship that already had a few passengers on board.

"Young man, where are you heading?" The old captain took a puff from his pipe and scratched his shiny scalp.

"I'm heading to the Eastern Seas."

"That's pretty far! My ship isn't going that far. Are you alright if I drop you off at Redwood Island?"

"Sure. How much will it be?"

"Ah, forget the money. Just get on board. As if money can buy you stuff these days."

"Thank you so much, M...mister," Lylejay slowly boarded the ship.

The cargo ship waited for another half an hour or so and another few more passengers got on board. Just as it was about to set sail and the gangplank was being lifted, a woman wrapped in black bandages stepped onto it.

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