Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

After resonating his consciousness into the magic amulet in the Little Mermaid's hand, Samael rescued a teddy bear from the clutches of the Moon Goddess.

"A massive wave! In 10 breaths!"

Orion, who rarely gets to get some fresh air, felt a long-lost surge of emotion and gladly accepted the appointment. With the help of the sea god's bloodline and his past sailing experience, he issued a warning in a high-pitched, hoarse voice.

"Everyone, hold your positions! Circe, activate all defensive spells!"

Upon receiving the news, Jason made decisive arrangements.

In the face of crisis, even the great witch, who wasn't particularly fond of Jason, found herself diligently carrying out every command from the captain.

"boom!"

In a moment, the giant ship was almost at a 90-degree angle to the surging waves, and debris on the deck slid to the stern. Fortunately, the heroes, these powerful human engines, propelled the ship with their oars, allowing the Argo to go against the current and leap over the crests of the waves.

"boom!"

The ensuing accelerated descent caused intense swaying and vibrations within the ship. The waves crashing against the stern were like giant hammers falling from the sky, causing the defensive spells on the Argo to sway slightly and flicker.

"besides!"

Orion gazed at the surging waves, with the towering waves reaching a hundred meters high in the distance. He picked up a wooden stick from somewhere and began to pound it against the mast, roaring angrily.

Despite the wind and rain, the Argo sails forward, cutting through the waves and still having the strength to reach the crest of the waves, galloping freely.

"Whirlpool! Warning! Stabilize the ship!"

From the watchtower came Orion's rapid and high-pitched trembling voice.

Jason, looking through the magical gibbons of Circe beside him, gazed at the dozens of enormous whirlpools that almost covered the entire sea surface ahead, his expression grave. He had hardly ever experienced anything like this before.

"Listen to me, there's no way to avoid it now. Keep your direction of travel parallel to the direction of the whirlpool current, maintain a steady speed, and begin to pass through the first whirlpool!"

Amidst the endless crises, Samael raised his hand and tapped on the railing of the watchtower, conveying his answer to Jason in a calm voice.

"Are they crazy?! Isn't this just like running into a whirlpool?!"

Jason, somewhat timid, looked surprised.

"If you encounter a whirlpool, and your hull is perpendicular to the current, you are very likely to capsize. Unless you are facing a massive whirlpool that you cannot ignore, the best course of action is to sail along the tangent of the whirlpool and adjust your course according to the current! Trust in Athena's wisdom!"

"Forget it, I'm not familiar with that goddess. I'd rather trust you than her. Please don't screw me over, buddy!"

"Don't worry!"

Samael chuckled with pleasure upon hearing Jason's bittersweet complaints, his aura radiating confidence and certainty, like a master orchestrating a masterpiece, controlling the crucial rhythm.

After repeated turns and turbulence, the creaking ship finally broke through the almost pitch-black whirlpool. Strands of golden light pierced through the still-unresolved gray storm and shone on the Argo, bringing long-awaited light and warmth.

Finally out of this hellish place, the hero, who was also somewhat exhausted, felt a sense of relief upon seeing this.

However, before the Argo could accelerate away from the thin layer of sea fog, the Leviathan whale immediately rose from the water, and the Little Mermaid spread her arms, nervously blocking the front of the Argo.

"Don't go any further! There are impact rocks ahead! You'll get flattened!"

A salty sea breeze swept in, slightly dispersing the fog. Samael looked into the distance and was astonished to see two towering bronze structures, hundreds of meters high, with a gap between them for navigation, resembling majestic mountains or two giant gates reaching to the sky.

Chapter 194 What kind of cutting-edge technology is this? (1/2)

"Chirp!"

A dove-shaped demon with shimmering light patterns flapped its wings and swept across the misty sea fog, heading towards the narrow waterway formed by two towering, bluish-gray gates.

"Om-"

However, the two giant gates, shaped like towering mountains, lit up as if alive the moment the little thing entered the gap, forming veins like blood vessels, with blue liquid flowing through them, and a faint, teeth-grinding sound of mechanical friction coming from within.

"boom!"

Immediately, two objects, several meters in diameter and resembling battering rams, collided from the gray-blue mountains on the left and right sides. The powerful divine force collided and roared, causing the air to distort slightly. The white dove demon was instantly squeezed into scattered specks of spiritual light.

This is... rock crashing?

Onboard the Argo, which was stuck in the outer sea fog, the heroes gasped at the sight.

If someone sneaks in unprepared and is caught off guard, they could be in serious trouble.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Feeling she hadn't had many opportunities to shine along the way, the little mermaid patted her barren chest with a touch of pride. Riding the Leviathan whale to the crashing rock, she pulled out a conch shell from somewhere, placed it to her lips, and gently sang it.

Several obscure and ancient musical notes connected to a strange melody, and the light patterns on two symmetrical bluish-gray giant rocks were somehow stimulated, causing them to flicker rhythmically with light and shadow.

"Buzz!"

Immediately, the two bluish-gray stones that had crushed the white dove demon slowly released their guard and returned to their original positions amidst the flickering spiritual patterns on their surfaces and the strange tremors within the mountain.

The transparent light curtain that stretched across the entrance to the waterway also went out.

"Alright, hurry up and get through! You guys catch up!"

Seeing that the waterway between the bluish-gray rocks was wide open, the little mermaid patted the Leviathan whale beneath her and, without saying a word, charged into the gap.

"This place is giving me the creeps, let's get out of here!"

Seeing that the little girl had traversed a third of the narrow passage unharmed, Jason immediately brandished his sword and urged her on. Due to an inexplicable sense of crisis, the captain scratched his arms vigorously after speaking, trying to relieve his unease.

The Argonauts inside the ship immediately began rowing, propelling the giant ship like an arrow, closely following the young guide's directions.

As the Argo entered the narrow channel, the towering, bluish-gray stone walls on both sides, with their intricate, floating patterns, created a strong sense of danger.

Samael, standing on the watchtower, looked around. His fingertips quietly touched and lifted a piece of the bluish-gray stone wall on one side, and his brow furrowed.

Its appearance resembles a mountain rock, but its material is like metal...

Bronze door… voice-activated password…

Why would such a thing exist on the Sea of ​​Oceanus? It's so incongruous.

"Get out quickly, the rocks are about to close!"

Just as the ancient serpent was lost in thought, the little mermaid girl who had reached the end of the waterway first waved and called out hurriedly, interrupting Samael's thoughts.

Strange, the time it took to seal off after the rockfall has also shortened? What went wrong?

At this moment, the little mermaid at the end of the passage looked up at the two bronze giant rocks with a confused gaze and a strange unease in her heart.

Fortunately, the heroes had already started rowing with all their might, and the Argo suddenly accelerated.

Amidst the creaking and trembling of the stone walls on both sides, and just as the transparent light curtain was about to regenerate and complete its closure, the large ship sped out of the narrow waterway.

The scenery before them suddenly opened up, and the oppressive feeling in their chests vanished instantly. The relaxation on everyone's faces then turned into shock.

The vast and deep sea was surging with waves. The thousands of undercurrents, large and small, that had been in the stormy sea area were twisted into obedient spiral arms from different angles and with different forces, and finally converged into the center of this sea, converging into a huge whirlpool with a diameter of several thousand meters.

Here it comes again! Here it comes again! Here it comes again!

Jason's heart skipped a beat, his eyelids twitched, and a frantic scream echoed in his mind. He raised his hand to call to his teammates to row away as quickly as possible.

"Don't worry, don't worry. The turbulent currents that raged in the stormy seas have been skillfully tamed by Lord Poseidon's ocean powers here."

"If you don't believe me, look! Those chaotic forces on the sea surface are being absorbed by the [Eye of the Tide], forming a delicate balance. That's why this place looks scary, but it's actually very safe!"

The little mermaid, riding a Leviathan whale to the surface, made a solemn promise.

The heroes composed themselves and calmed down, only to find that everything was just as the young navigator had said. Even without the Argo's oars moving, the giant ship was still floating smoothly on the sea, showing no sign of crashing into the huge whirlpool in the center.

Fortunately, fortunately.

After confirming everything, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed a little. The Argo then switched to its flexible and powerful humanoid engine, using simple magic and wind power to propel it towards the vast sea fog ahead, guided by the navigator.

While relaxing for a bit, the heroes stretched their limbs and gathered in groups of three or five on the deck. As the ship sailed smoothly forward, they admired the unique scenery of the Sea of ​​Oceanus and marveled at it.

From a distance, the Eye of the Tide, spanning several thousand meters in diameter, is a hollow expanse, its interior deep and dark, seemingly connected directly to the depths of hell.

"woo woo woo woo!"

As the Argo sailed smoothly past the area covered by the Eye of the Tide, a white band of light, like a curtain, appeared at the end.

The little mermaid leading the way raised the conch shell and, repeating her old trick, played strange notes. As the light patterns flickered, the curtain hanging from the sky slowly lifted a corner, revealing the vast sea fog on the outside.

"By breaking through this sea fog, you'll save half the journey and reach the waters near that Kingdom of Colkis ahead of time. The rest of the way is on your sea chart. Goodbye."

After many ups and downs, she finally fulfilled her promise. The little navigator looked relieved as she rode the Leviathan whale and waved goodbye to the humans who had helped her and whom she had helped.

"We're almost at a human city. How about I take you to see it?"

Feeling slightly apologetic, Prince Calydon approached the ship's railing and suggested taking this opportunity to give the young navigator, who had in turn helped them so much, some compensation.

The little mermaid's eyes sparkled, but after a moment's consideration, she shook her head and reluctantly refused.

"No, the grand sacrifice is in a few days. I sneaked out to get some fresh air, and I'll get scolded if I'm caught!"

Then, the little mermaid paused, glanced back, and her expression became even more resolute.

"Furthermore, there seems to be some problem with the stormy sea area and the rock impact site. I want to share this important information with everyone."

Seeing that the little girl was determined, Prince Calydon had no choice but to give up on taking the sea king ashore for a stroll. The heroes waved to the impetuous but kind-hearted sea king one after another.

"Wait a minute, before I leave, let me say goodbye to this big guy."

Samael smiled and pondered for a moment before jumping off the lookout tower and approaching the ship's side.

The Leviathan whale rose from the sea with a cry, its head gently touching the palm of the Creator, in an affectionate manner.

The man and his beast watched as the Argo slowly sailed into the misty sea fog and disappeared completely into the chaos. The navigator patted his mount, leaned on its back, and whispered something with a chuckle.

"Alright, the humans here are quite interesting. I'd really like to visit their city if I have the chance. But never mind, let's go home. It would be terrible if my brother caught us."

When the little mermaid rode the sea beast back underwater, she did not notice the extremely faint blush of pink that rippled without leaving a trace in the seawater.

Chapter 195 I Will "Take Good Care" of You (2/2)

After enduring the baptism of storms, breaking through whirlpools, traversing rocky terrain, and emerging from the fog, what should you do when you're exhausted?

Of course, we should take a good rest and then have an open-air party under the bright moonlight!

The moon was high in the sky, and the Argo sailed quietly on the sea. Everyone left the work of repairing the ship and organizing supplies to the hardworking Dragon Tooth soldiers and stone statues, and then pushed open the doors to go out of the cabin and gather on the deck.

The heroes exchanged knowing glances, took a deep breath, and beamed with smiles. They tacitly brought out the treasured wines and ingredients from the storage room, with the highly acclaimed Chef Samael serving as the head chef.

Originally, Circe was also a top choice, especially her porridge, which was absolutely delicious.

But one time, this great witch got a sudden urge and poured all sorts of random magic potions into the soup pot, causing half of the heroes at that gathering to turn into piglets.

Circe was strictly forbidden from approaching the kitchen, and 70% of the suspicious bottles and jars she was carrying were confiscated after being examined by the God of Medicine.

The sea was calm and wide, the bright silver moonlight reflected off the boundless deep sea waves, and the heroes who believed in living for the moment were quite content.

In their leisure time, Artemis took the spirited Orion into her arms and led him to the best viewing platform, where they basked in the moonlight and gazed at the magnificent view of the endless sea.

A gentle breeze blew by, causing the moon goddess's white dress to billow and occasionally reveal glimpses of her crystalline skin. This made the lustful man, who was being held in her arms, lose all sense of peace and intentionally or unintentionally burrow into her alluring cleavage.

Jason skillfully retrieved his fishing gear from the storage compartment, sat on the gunwale, and started fishing, declaring that everyone should get some ready-made seafood for a side meal.

Meanwhile, Hercules, Perseus, Telamon, and other fierce men held javelins, aimed in all directions, or grabbed harpoons, jumped into the sea, and swam to find the perfect prey to sacrifice to their stomachs.

For a time, the powerful and delicious sea creatures in the ocean were in deep trouble, as they were targeted and hunted down by the herd of beasts of the sea.

The mournful and angry cries, mixed with the sound of the waves crashing, created an interesting symphony.

"Fruit porridge, caviar, special toast, and a few salted fish for you..."

Samael maliciously shoved the food onto Captain Jason's special plate. The guy, in a good mood, not only ate a lot but also shamelessly made him his cook every day. And after fishing for three or four hours straight, he hadn't even caught a single fish scale, but had pulled up a bunch of seaweed instead…

…It's simply speechless.

But Jason couldn't do anything about it. Those animals at sea were all incredibly restless, so it would be a miracle if he could catch any fish!

After finishing the work, Samael lazily handed the stove to the dragon tooth soldiers and puppets summoned by Circe, and then carried two exquisite fruit shaved ice and cream cake to the watchtower, handing them to Atalanta, who was on guard duty.

With Samael taking over, the huntress relaxed a little, took a sip of the soft, juicy shaved ice mixed with coconut milk and fruit, and felt a refreshing sweet and sour taste, along with a hint of sea salt that enhanced the freshness. Atalanta's emerald eyes lit up, and her cat ears twitched slightly with a hint of joy on them.

Suddenly, the body organ that unintentionally acted as an emotional sensor was placed on by a mischievous claw, which kneaded and rubbed it.

"I really don't understand your quirks..."

Atalanta paused, frowning and letting out a soft hum.

"Petting cats is good for your physical and mental health..."

"It's a lion! A lion!"

The hunter was driven to near madness by Samael's dry laugh.