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Chapter 32 - The Sea of Zight

 Jonathan (Lord of the Seven Seas)'s Journal\

The waves began to calm as the battle behind them faded into distant memory. The mist ahead shimmered with strange colors—blue, purple, and silver. They had reached the edge of the unknown once again.

Lebewligs: (looking ahead curiously)So… which sea is next?

Evilness of Netherware: (firmly)The next challenge lies in the Sea of Zight.

Lion's Roar: (suddenly hesitant)But…

Evilness of Netherware: (cutting him off)But what?There is nothing in this universe more powerful than us now.Have we not already proven that?

Erea's Power: (nodding)He's right.Besides… my brother Storm in the Zight lives there.I trust him—but we still have to face the guardian.

Lebewligs: (grinning, raising an eyebrow)So… are you all ready to face the guardian of Zight?

[Awkward Silence]

The crew looked at each other. Expressions shifted. Eyebrows raised. No one answered.

Lebewligs: (confused)Why are you all making these weird faces?

Eagle of Blaze: (annoyed)Oh man, is that even a question to ask?!The answer is clearly, NO.

Wind's Magic: (deadpan)And your question's answer will always be no.

Lebewligs: (sighing)Okay, okay—I get it.I'll never make that mistake again.

Lion's Roar: (chuckling)It's alright. No harm done.

Erea's Power:Now, can anyone tell what's next?

Storm of BRU: (pointing forward)Look!There it is—the vertex of Zight.

Suddenly, Celebrass steps forward, glowing faintly.

Celebrass: (serious)You all cannot enter the vertex in your current form.You're bound to bodies—and only spirits can pass.If you want to enter, you'll need my Eye of Zight…and must leave your bodies on the ship.

Lion's Roar: (refusing)Never.We go with our bodies—because I know a second way.

Lebewligs: (grinning)That's great news!

[Discussing Intensifies]

The ship drifts slowly toward the glowing gates of Zight… the final mystery awaiting them.

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