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Bai Ye suddenly felt as if he was inexplicably shorter than Goredia—oh, even in a physical sense, he wasn't as tall as Goredia.

How can it be repaired?

Bai Ye was also a little annoyed.

However, he was not like Shui Chen or Yan Jing, so he did not put on a smug face.

……

Skadi was still grinning foolishly to the side; finding even one more deep-sea hunter was a source of great joy for her.

However, Laurentina sensed that something was off about her captain's mood. It was truly inappropriate; she hadn't noticed him upon seeing her long-absent captain.

Laurentina felt she had been too complacent. Even if she hadn't seen him, she should have spotted the captain much sooner, given the attraction of her Deep Sea Hunter bloodline.

Then she noticed someone staring at her.

Without even looking up, she knew that the second captain's meaningful gaze was fixed on her.

She couldn't help but turn to Bai Ye and scold him, "Ahem—By the way! Bai Ye, why didn't you tell us sooner?"

"...I was originally planning to give you a surprise." Bai Ye was also a little tired. This was indeed not his fault, after all, he didn't know Gretia's identity.

Neither Bai Ye nor Kal'tsit asked, and neither did Gretia.

……

"Alright, this isn't the place for chatting. If you want to exchange pleasantries, let's go inside." Dr. Kal'tsit rubbed her temples, looking a bit annoyed.

Rhodes Island seems to be getting more and more crowded, presenting a vibrant and thriving scene.

Deep-sea hunters, who were once so rare to find on land, now have three in a row; there are giant beast incarnations, newborns, and all sorts of strange and unusual people... For a pharmaceutical company, this is indeed a bit too fantastical.

In truth, Dr. Kal'tsit herself had quite a few "little secrets," so having a few more unusual employees at Rhodes Island wouldn't be a big deal to her. Her main concern was the destructive power of White Night and the Deepsea Hunters.

Rhodes Island's keel was excavated and is sturdy and reliable, but many parts of the ship were modified from materials originally used for city building. Perhaps it's not as robust as the Deepsea Hunters might imagine.

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And so, White Night, Specter, Skadi, and Gladys entered Rhodes Island.

"Now that you're here, there's no need for me to continue introducing you, right?" Dr. Kal'tsit took out her terminal, saw the contact information on it, and knew she was heading to the operating room again.

Gladys nodded: "Ms. Kal'tsit, we'll discuss the cooperation later."

"Alright. Well then... welcome to Rhodes Island for a while. As for accommodation arrangements..."

Goredia shook her head slightly: "It doesn't matter, I don't care about the living conditions."

Anyway, it's nothing like the old sea; it's just as bad.

Goredia didn't say the second half of that sentence.

“Okay.” Kal'tsit, of course, had no idea what the deep-sea hunter in front of her was thinking. She hurriedly left.

So, only three deep-sea hunters and Bai Ye remained at the scene.

Some of the operators passing by looked at the strange group with curiosity.

Some of the operators couldn't help but laugh when they saw Bai Ye.

They were probably returning to their ship from the Rhodes Island branch in the core city. In the core city, they saw the statue of White Night.

……

"It's been a long time. Let's talk about our past."

Goredia looked at Skadi and Specter.

The two deep-sea hunters nodded.

Bai Ye followed them to the door of her dormitory.

However, just as Bai Ye was about to enter the room, Goredia suddenly stopped him.

"??" Bai Ye looked puzzled.

"Please excuse us for a moment, Mr. Bai Ye. This is an internal matter for us Deepsea Hunters," Goredia interjected.

Bai Ye paused slightly. He never expected that one day, someone would even stop him from having his own room.

Fortunately, Skadi suddenly spoke up: "Bai Ye is one of our own."

"This dormitory also belongs to White Night," Ghost Shark added.

"..." This time, it was Laurentina's turn to be silent.

She never expected that she would be contradicted by her subordinate, who had always obeyed orders.

And it was all for a land dweller, someone she considered an outsider.

"Ahem, let's go in first." Seeing that the atmosphere was getting increasingly strange, Bai Ye opened his room door first and went inside.

Skadi and Laurentina stood at the doorway, turning back to look at the second captain.

Chapter Ninety-One: The Hunter's Fate

(Steam Spring Sale is on sale, but I couldn't find anything I wanted to buy...)

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Goredia never expected that such a thing would happen after she came ashore.

However, she nodded as she looked at the two deep-sea hunters in front of her.

Then, she followed him into Bai Ye's dormitory room.

To be honest, her impression of land was terrible right now: the cramped land-based vessel, the rudimentary technology, and the lack of even a smart flush toilet. Add to that the constant burning sensation of dehydration...

However, when she entered Bai Ye's room, she suddenly paused.

It's like there are two different worlds here and outside.

The main change is in humidity.

Goredia could clearly feel her body drawing moisture from the humid air, as if it were parched land receiving a refreshing rain.

While not as effective as being constantly submerged in water, it can still significantly alleviate the discomfort of dehydration for deep-sea hunters.

With a quick glance, Goredia could spot the numerous humidifiers that Bai Ye had deliberately installed in the room.

The entire accommodation space was covered.

However, she was also well aware that such a damp environment was not comfortable for people living on land.

Goredia's gaze continued to sweep across the room, revealing that it was a space where three people lived together. Although it wasn't spacious, it could be described as cramped for three people.

However, it did not give people a feeling of restraint.

Goredia also noticed that a sizable space had been reserved in the corner of the room for storing stones and carving tools.

They should all belong to Laurentina.

Grétia knew her Second Battalion members quite well; she knew that Laurentina had initially wanted to become an artist and sculptor. Her hatred for Haisi stemmed from Haisi's destruction of beauty and art.

……

Unbeknownst to her, Goredia's impression of White Night was gradually changing.

However, she noticed that there was only one bed in the entire room, a very large bed.

Goredia wasn't a clueless child, and combined with the various interactions and behaviors between the two deep-sea hunters and Bai Ye, she suddenly understood something.

Goredia's eyes widened.

She never imagined that a deep-sea hunter would have such a relationship with a land dweller!

And there were two of them!

So... shameless!

As a conservative Agorian and the daughter of a high-ranking member of the Academy of Sciences, Goredia was traditional and could not imagine that such a thing could happen.

She didn't even know what emotions she was feeling right now—shock, anger, doubt, and even a little shyness. A mix of emotions made it impossible for her to remain calm.

After a moment of disorientation, her body swayed involuntarily.

The strong-willed deep-sea hunter quickly reached out and grabbed the wall beside her to steady herself, but then, despite her efforts to maintain consciousness, she failed and fell down again.

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"Greteia!"

"Second Captain!"

Seeing this, Skadi and Specter quickly stepped forward to help Goredia.

"Tsk...so she's still just putting on a brave face..." Bai Ye looked at Gretia and sighed.

This guy has been restless ever since he was seriously injured underwater three months ago and washed ashore by ocean currents. Then, due to dehydration, his condition continued to deteriorate.

Bai Ye clearly saw self-loathing and self-destructive tendencies in her.

With another sigh, Bai Ye said, "Let's carry her to the bed."

"Is that alright?" Ghost Shark asked.

"She's your captain, and you're not on her side?!" Bai Ye asked, somewhat amused.

“You’re all equally important to me.” Ghost Shark shrugged and laughed.

With that, the three of them placed Greta on the bed.

Bai Ye looked at the unconscious Deep Sea Hunter and gently shook his head.

He could roughly guess why this guy was pushing himself so hard, fighting continuously for months despite his severe injuries and dehydration.

In front of Skadi and Specter, Byakuya unbuttoned Goredia's top.

Then, he pointed to the Deepsea Hunter's open collar, indicating to the two of them.

Skadi and Laurentina followed Bai Ye's gaze and then fell silent.

They noticed a striking abnormality on the second captain's slender, snow-white neck.

It was a scale.

This is not a change in conscience, but rather an ominous sign.

So, both Skadi and Specter held their breath for that instant.

Soon, a worried expression appeared on their faces.

“…Those who fight monsters should be careful not to become monsters themselves,” Bai Ye said softly.

"So, one day, we might have to fight the captain...?"

Specter and Skadi, who already knew the secrets of the Deepsea Hunters, were not shocked by the possibility that the Deepsea Hunters might turn into monsters.

Because they had already been shocked once before.

However, now that I know, my feelings will become more complicated and painful.

Because they didn't know that some of the monsters they fought in the past were transformed from deep-sea hunters, they didn't feel any burden.

It is only natural for hunters to hunt monsters or be killed by monsters.

However, now they know the truth...

If they encounter a similar situation again, will they really be able to bring themselves to do it?

Even as hunters, whose spirits and wills have been honed to be as tough as metal, can they really kill their comrades without any psychological pressure?

Skadi and Specter deliberately avoided thinking about such things, because not everyone can force themselves to think about such heavy issues.

However, right now, the second captain, Gretia, was lying right in front of them, covered with a tiny scale.

No one knows when this mutation will intensify, nor does anyone know when Goredia will turn into a monster.

However, one thing is certain: this future is foreseeable.

"..."

Skadi and Laurentina, who had been happy to see their companions and captain, sat silently on the edge of the bed, looking at Goredia.

Suddenly, Bai Ye spoke up, breaking the heavy atmosphere: "It's alright, we can find the answer from the large group, from the deep sea."