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In the "Ocean Era".

Klaus remained lost in thought as he stood on the ship's railing, as if he himself had been swallowed by the lanternfish the night before, not by a harpoon.

I casually pulled out the crab shell pot that had been neglected for a long time and put it on the fire.

Under the expectant gazes of Ivan and Aurora, he poured half a bottle of red wine into it, and then took out a large, pinkish, suspicious "piece of meat".

[The mutated fish liver]

[Review: High-energy organ meat, a cholesterol feast... Overall, edible! PS: It's recommended to eat it with strong liquor, otherwise you might turn into a domineering CEO.]

The rich aroma of red wine, blending with the fullness of fat, quickly spread.

A third of the fish liver (otherwise the crab shell wouldn't fit) was sizzling inside the shell, and the red wine was getting thicker.

"Boss, this smells amazing!"

Ivan and Aurora both inhaled deeply, savoring the sensation.

Cut off a small piece and hand it to her shoulder. Xiao Jiu's tentacles deftly rolled up the piece of fish liver and 'whoosh' retracted, after which the entire octopus turned a joyful pink.

Um......

It appears to be non-toxic and delicious.

Arbitrarily cut the fish liver into perfect diamond shapes and place them in the center of a silver plate. Then, drizzle a thick red wine sauce over it and finally add two neatly shaped seaweed leaves as a garnish.

After going through the whole process, Ivan was dumbfounded.

We all agreed to rough it together, when did you start your training?

In fact, Renyi has no cooking skills at all.

But that didn't stop him from imitating the food and arranging the plates accordingly. After all, in Western cuisine, the most important thing is the ingredients.

He casually handed the rather unappetizing "red wine cod liver" to Klaus.

Klaus didn't really have much of an appetite, but he couldn't refuse his boss's request, especially since the food did look very appealing.

He hesitated before taking the plate and tasting it.

His eyes widened slightly.

The rich aroma, silky texture, and succulent fat are perfectly balanced by the red wine, leaving no trace of fishiness...

It was more delicious than any foie gras he had ever tasted!

"What...what is this?" He couldn't resist eating another piece, his face turning rosy.

"The texture is amazing, even richer than the best foie gras on Earth..."

"What kind of creature is this?"

Renyi watched him eat half of it with a friendly expression. "It's the one you shot with the [Death Thorn Spear]."

The [Deadly Thorn Spear] struck...

Klaus's mind went blank for a moment.

Isn't that... that disgusting ugly monster who can't even eat now?

Ivan, standing to the side, was shaking with suppressed laughter.

Klaus's fork clattered onto his plate, the initial feeling of satisfaction instantly clashing violently with nausea.

He tilted his head slightly, a perfectly measured expression of concern appearing on his handsome face.

"Is it delicious?"

"O__O "…"

It's delicious...it's fucking delicious.

Klaus had no idea how he finished his meal.

Reason told him this was disgusting, but his taste buds were screaming, "One more bite!"

In the end, he ate his meal clean, almost with the tragic air of someone heading to their execution, his face expressionless.

at this point,

There's no need to torture your taste buds anymore.

After a uniquely flavorful breakfast, the team members returned to their respective duties.

As if to vent his frustration, Klaus threw himself into the further debugging of the [Dead Thorn Spear] and the development of new modules.

Ivan, meanwhile, was hoarsely training on the deck, carrying a large bone club provided by Renyi Youqing.

...and incidentally, to 'assist' Jiro Sato in his work.

With the [Bio-kinetic Energy Module] engine, their method of navigation was completely revolutionized.

It eliminates the tedious work of adjusting sails and dealing with wind and waves, greatly improving efficiency.

【Deep Sea Shadow】Activate full-speed mode, plow through the white waves on the boundless sea, and speed toward the unknown north.

Renyi sat down next to the [Dead Thorn Spear] and fished with Xiao Jiu while enjoying the sea breeze at the stern of the boat.

at dusk,

The setting sun dyed the sea a brilliant orange-red.

Aurora turned the salted fish out to dry on the deck over one by one so they could fully enjoy the remaining warmth of the sun.

As she straightened up and gazed at the distant sea horizon,

But they discovered that at the point where the sea and sky met, there seemed to be an extremely thin black outline.

At first she thought it was a distant cumulonimbus cloud.

But after observing for a long time, the position of the line did not change at all. Instead, as the ship moved forward, it gradually became more solid in the field of vision.

That's not a cloud.

"Mr. Arbitrary!"

Aurora's voice held a hint of uncertainty, "Look over there!"

Renyi, who was resting with his eyes closed at the stern, opened them and looked in the direction Aurora pointed.

Ivan also came over.

As the setting sun cast its glow, the black silhouette revealed its true form—

Rolling hills, rugged coastline, and...

A certain rugged outline.

It's land!

They actually saw land!

"It's land! It really is land!!!" Ivan clung to the ship's side, looking as if he wanted to jump into the sea and swim there. His shouts even drew Klaus out of the observation room.

Klaus walked over to Renyi and handed him a simple monocular telescope.

The distant scenery was instantly brought much closer.

That was indeed the coastline of a continent.

The most striking feature is a lush, dark green vegetation, though it's unclear what kind of plants they are, but they grow right up against the coastline.

Strangely, the coastline itself is divided into several distinct sections—

Ahead lies a long, gently sloping golden beach;

The middle section is a rugged gray rock beach with jagged boulders;

To the left are lush green bushes, and the riverbed can also be seen.

On the right, the color of the vegetation changes again, presenting a deep, dark green reminiscent of a lush tropical rainforest.

Beyond this vibrant coastline, the faint outline of towering white mountains can be seen in the distance.

Snow-capped mountains?

Put down the telescope at will.

Temperate forests, tropical rainforests, beaches, rocky beaches, snow-capped mountains...

Is it normal for these landforms and ecosystems to be pieced together so densely? I don't understand...

But then I thought about it again...

This is the [Ocean Era].

In a world where coffins can evolve into submarines, the appearance of such "pieced-together continents" doesn't seem like anything special.

[A beach at the foot of a snow-capped mountain? What genius designer made this map?]

[Don't be so blunt, there are some!]

[Hmm... You can ski on the left, sunbathe in the middle, and explore the rainforest on the right. Experience all four seasons in one day—a top-notch resort!]

[Coffin Bro has discovered a new continent, let's call it the "Minecraft" continent!]

"Depend on!"

Ivan excitedly patted the side of the boat, "Finally, I don't have to be in the water every day!"

Aurora's eyes also gleamed; land meant the possibility of establishing a stable base.

Renyi also misses the land.

The main reason is that I'm still thinking about those moldy potatoes in the system's warehouse.

But this game is called "Ocean Era," and land doesn't necessarily mean safety.

It is more likely to mean...

A grander and bloodier hunt has begun.