Navigator: I Have a Legendary Exploration Log

Cherries jumped down the gangway in two quick steps.

Rainwater soaked his half-long black hair, which clumped onto his pale, thin cheeks.

The beams of searchlights illuminated the deck.

This place has become a paradise for starfish!

Two unfortunate sailors were "submerged" by starfish, but their arms and legs could still be seen flailing frantically.

Chalice recalled the information about the monstrous insect, took a deep breath, and raised his revolver.

boom--

Amidst the roar.

The starfish's rather long horn was blown off at the root!

Yellowish-green pus gushed out!

at the same time.

The monster seemed to have been hit in a vital spot, and the pupa's body turned into a limp puddle.

Captain Wirtz followed suit and raised his weapon.

It was a Winchester pump-action short-barreled shotgun that was originally fixed below the rudder.

As the two most experienced crew members on the Homecoming ship.

Both Cherry and Wirtz were well aware of the habits and weaknesses of this monster known as the "Ghost Worm".

bang——

A flash of light!

Instead of aiming his gun at the starfish clinging to the sailors, Wirtz used the powerful firepower of his shotgun to deal with the monstrous insects that tried to pounce on him!

With the first mate's protection.

Chalice was able to calmly aim and fire, eliminating the monstrous insects that threatened the sailors one by one.

soon.

The crew members who received the order also rushed to the deck.

Armed with various weapons, they fought fiercely against the slimy, disgusting worms.

But there are just too many starfish.

Moreover, as the ship pitches and rolls, the crew members inevitably sway.

This gave the monstrous insect an opportunity.

Even though many crew members knew the worm's weaknesses, they were unable to kill it quickly.

They could only fight the monster with a mixture of fear and rage.

Every now and then, you'll be pounced on by a starfish that feels no pain.

They rolled into a ball.

Fortunately, none of the crew members who went out to sea to make a living were cowards.

Even if the enemy is extremely strange and difficult, they can still grit their teeth and fight against them.

Most importantly, the captain is always on the front lines, fighting alongside them!

I glanced at the deck.

Chalice turned his head. "Cover me! Save those two unlucky guys first!"

Wirtz cocked his gun with a "click".

"good!"

Using their firepower, the two quickly reached the center of the starfish encirclement.

Cheryl shot and broke the spine of a monstrous insect.

He then kicked it away violently, revealing the scene below!

"Ugh..."

Amidst the agonizing, deflated cries, a bizarre creature, indistinguishable between humanoid and starfish, appeared before him.

"Captain... thank you... but I feel a little unwell..."

Chalice's wide eyes reflected the horrifying scene.

There stood the young sailor who had recently complained in the cockpit about not sleeping well.

He is now getting up, swaying unsteadily.

Several spotted starfish clung to his body like melted wax.

The skin dissolves at a visible rate, turning into fine threads that adhere to the soft tissue of the worm.

Those wriggling markings were actually countless granulation tissues, which were now frantically burrowing into the sailor's body through his eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and wounds!

Chalice was horrified!

Many sailors have heard rumors about the worm, but seeing it with their own eyes is another matter!

The shock of such a bizarre and terrifying scene at close range made Cheryl feel cold in her hands and feet, and even the rain seemed warmer...

The devouring and fusion of the monstrous insects is nearing its end.

The sailor's skin trembled unnaturally as he staggered toward Cherris!

"Captain... I'm alright! Captain, when can we...?"

"grass!"

Anger helped him regain control of his body.

Chalice aimed at the sailor's forehead and pulled the trigger without hesitation!

The large-caliber bullet ripped open the skull.

However, what was sprayed out was not pink brain matter, but a yellowish-green viscous tissue similar to starfish molluscs.

In less than a minute.

The poor sailor's internal organs had been completely devoured by the monstrous insects.

Moreover, this potentially fatal bullet failed to kill the target.

The disguise failed.

The freak simply stopped pretending altogether.

The sailor's arms and legs stretched out like noodles, and a ferocious outline bulged under his skin as he lunged at Cherries with half his head attached!

Bang! Bang bang bang!!!

Chalice gritted his teeth and emptied the revolver from his hand.

The bullets hit the humanoid monster's limbs with pinpoint accuracy.

Empty the magazine.

Chalice then drew another revolver from his waist.

Experienced adventurers don't just carry one weapon.

The same applies to the captain.

Emergency moment.

Switching to a secondary weapon is always faster than reloading!

Several more gunshots rang out!

The grotesque insect, which had successfully transformed, finally collapsed to the ground in despair.

Thanks to the crew's valiant efforts, the numerous orange-red starfish that had invaded the deck were mostly cleaned up.

However, the number of people illuminated by the searchlights seemed to be significantly greater than the number of crew members registered on the Homecoming ship…

"Captain, oh my god! Thank you! That thing almost ate me..."

The other sailor was a young man with freckles.

He was panting heavily, still shaken, his eyes filled with the relief of surviving a close call.

However, Chalice shouted sternly, "Stand there! Don't come any closer!"

"Wh...what..."

Chalice did not answer, but instead swept his sharp, hawk-like gaze over the crowd.

He had not forgotten the true horror of the grotesque insect.

This bizarre thing from the Sea of ​​Ghosts can not only devour humans and imitate the words and actions of the dead, but can even transform into human form to deceive others through brief contact.

Although they can only mimic the general appearance of human clothing, they cannot be transformed into similar materials.

But with two identical faces existing at the same time, who would dare to get close and touch them to verify their authenticity?

And at this moment...

After a fierce battle.

The crew appeared to have wiped out all the monstrous insects.

All that Chalice saw were familiar faces.

but……

The number of people doesn't match...

He wasn't the only one who noticed the anomaly; as the situation came under control, Wirtz and the others also widened their eyes in disbelief.

They looked at each other blankly.

"Are you... are you kidding me?!"

"My God! Who are you? Why do you look exactly like me?!"

"It's those monsters! They turned into us!"

……

"Shut up, all of you!"

Chalice shouted to quell the increasingly unruly crowd.

"Everyone! Spread out! Don't come close! Report your positions and names in turn!"

Wirtz was the first to react. "Everyone, look at me!"

"I am First Mate Wirtz! I am responsible for executing the voyage plan and serving as the night helmsman! I work with the captain to handle any emergencies that may arise during the voyage!"

"Oh, right! You bunch of sons of bitches always call me 'Drunkard'!"

Before he could finish speaking...

Chalice has already made a decisive move.

boom!

To everyone's bewilderment, a monster with the appearance of Wirtz collapsed with a thud.

The monstrous insect cannot devour the main body; it can only mimic the appearance.

Only by completely replacing the target can memories be inherited.

Upon seeing this.

Everyone suddenly realized what was happening.

"I...I'm Eddie, a sailor. I just boarded the ship. My job is to clean the deck and move cargo. Everyone calls me 'Little Freckles'..."

boom--

"I'm Rumlow! Nicknamed 'Big Belly,' my job is cook and ship's doctor, responsible for daily cooking and treating common illnesses like scurvy. Uh... actually, all I can really do is feed people more citrus fruits..."

bang bang bang-

"I am……"

boom……

soon.

Under Chalice's decisive command, the monstrous insects disguised as crew members were also eliminated.

However, no one breathed a sigh of relief.

Instead, his expression became increasingly anxious and tense.

For standing before them were two handsome, black-haired captains.

Chalice stared intently at the face that was all too familiar not far away.

He suddenly laughed.

He then said seriously:

"I am Chalice! Captain of the Homecoming! Responsible for formulating the ship's voyage plan! I have the authority to handle any emergencies and unusual events! I am also responsible for the lives of all crew members!"

"You dare to imitate my face?!"

Chalice grinned maliciously at the imposter.

Gunfire erupted immediately!