New Life Online 268 Boiling Waters

-Deeper Part of Calm Blizzard-

The other s.h.i.+ps were able to avoid the giant iceberg completely but we're in the middle so it's so hard to get away in time. We don't have a choice but to destroy it.

"Akko, let's do this," I said and we stood up in front of the forecastle deck mast. (in front of the s.h.i.+p)

"Be careful when you're beside me, I'm hot." She said and smiled at me. Well, I can tell.

"I'm sure you are. Let's break the ice and cool off." And I smiled back.

"Just do it and stop flirting!" Osia shouted. Who said we're flirting?! I looked at Akko and she's blus.h.i.+ng... oh...

"SCORCHING FIRESTORM UNISON FLAMES!" We used both of our flames and concentrated it to one attack creating ma.s.sive fireb.a.l.l.s from above and crashed to the giant iceberg!

*BOOOOOOM BOOOOOOOM!* In just that attack, the iceberg was obliterated and it even melted the ice below it. The fog got thicker due to the water vapor.

As we look closer, we can tell that it's safe now as that's the only iceberg in front of us. The snow cleared up after that ma.s.sive blast and we can now see clearly and there are more icebergs ahead. Thankfully, it wasn't as dangerous as we expected. There's still no monsters nearby so we can tell that this area is really a safe place from monsters.

After that, it seems like we are getting more and more icebergs around the area which are really a big threat to our s.h.i.+ps. Sometimes, we hit something from below the s.h.i.+p but so far, no major problems occur. The s.h.i.+ps are st.u.r.dy and strong. If we don't have Two Teeth and Glace, this mission is really impossible.

Now, it's seriously dark and we spent the day by entering the Calm Blizzard. Dodging and destroying the icebergs made us alert of what might happen or show up but thank G.o.d, just icebergs. The moons don't even have the slightest chance to give us a glimpse of light. Now, it's already night and our only light is the Light Sprites. They're very useful because they provide a wider range of light without us using our mana. It also made us keep on track with each other because we might lose each other again with this thick ice fog. We can't get near each other because there are still icebergs on the sea and we need to keep awake.

Half of our crew decided to log out of the game and to eat and take a break so now, I can finally eat after a long day of traveling the sea.

-Aries Home-

I woke up and it's weird that I feel like I'm still on the s.h.i.+p. The wavy feeling and the icy fog gives me the chills. I hate the feeling but I don't have a choice. I need to get back soon because they really need to take a break too.

After I cleaned myself, I rushed down the dining hall to eat and I met everyone including Glace.

"Come now, we're waiting for you, Bro," Mari asked me to join them and so I sit down.

"So, how's the first day of your adventure?" Azzie asked. Do I have to answer her?

"Well, it's cold. We're on a part of the sea where there's a cold place and there's a lot of icebergs blocking the way. So far, we didn't have any problems other than that."

"We still have a long way to go. Tomorrow, the whole day, we will still be crossing the deeper part of the Calm Blizzard so it's another cold day. We need to stay focused because the icebergs this time will be bigger and bigger as we go further." Glace reported. More problems...

"So, how long do you think you'll take to reach the island?" Azzie asked.

"I'm not sure but based on our speed now, it might take two weeks if we can maintain our speed unlike before which took us three weeks to reach the Island. I really don't want to admit it but Sitter did a great job creating and improving the s.h.i.+ps." Glace answered.

"That's better. Our best agents are ready and waiting for the right time. I hope that we don't get too many casualties when we are going to save their parents. We really need them, now that Sir Maximus is gone. For now, just take care. Avoid unnecessary combat and stick to your mission." She ordered.

"Roger that,"

-Life s.h.i.+p-

And so now, I'm back to the game while Akko and her team are now out to take their break time. So far, all we can do is avoid the icebergs and still trying to get this place as soon as possible.

After a while, the other team is back. We spent the whole night doing the same boring thing over and over again. We need to rest so one team rests while the others maneuver and protect the s.h.i.+p by turn. It's been a long night because the time pa.s.ses by so slow because of us getting bored and nothing to do but rest and work.

-After a couple of hours-

"Good morning." Akko woke me up with a smile and I can't tell if it's really daytime or nighttime. It's still so foggy and cold. I think I'm catching a cold.

"Good morning. I remember our days in the Icy Fields because of this." I greeted her too.

"Yeah. Well, at least we didn't stay awake a whole night in that chilly place unlike here. I can say that our guildmates are already regretting that they came with us even without telling me." I'm sure they are.

"I wasn't really supposed to bring them but they insisted so... it's their fault. Haha." I replied and she just smiled.

"So, how long till we can get out of this place?" She asked me and then sat beside me. We really didn't even told them our plan and they just came along with me blindly... I'm such a bad friend...

"Glace said we're supposed to be out of this place a day more. I know it sounds boring but you know, there's really nothing we can do about it." I replied and thanks to her, I kinda feel warm.

"I hope we can find what you're looking for. I know it might not something you can tell us but we are always here for you. Friends don't leave each other behind." She's really the kindest and calmest girl I know.

"Thank you. I can't even see any doubt or worry from you. They should call you Calm Blizzard instead. Haha." I said.

"Well, just don't get me mad. Haha." So we continued talking to each other with stuff.

This place really is calm. Not even a single wave can be seen other than the waves made by our s.h.i.+ps. I'm getting uneasy but at the same time, I can't feel any danger. Anyway, I should focus on what I'm doing right now.

-Leaving Calm Blizzard-

Yup... Another day has pa.s.sed and nothing new happened. The temperature is starting to go up and we see fewer icebergs. I don't think we need to protect our s.h.i.+ps anymore because the remaining icebergs are getting smaller. I think it's time to get out of the Calm Blizzard and get to the hot springs.

Once again, the front and rear s.h.i.+ps are now traveling beside us because I know they're freaking bored as us right now. Everyone gathered in our s.h.i.+p and it's so crowded now. There are almost thirty people and they're doing another celebratory event after pa.s.sing the Calm Blizzard.

It's so noisy and everyone is having fun. Man... I can't get used to this kind of events. I hope they don't eat and drink all our supplies.

Everything happened so fast and now everyone is snoring and sleeping on the s.h.i.+p's floor. They need control in this kind of events or this might be the cause of our problems.

And so I decided to look ahead and sit in front of the s.h.i.+p. Thankfully there's nothing to worry about. The fog is starting to clear up and the sea is as wide as it used to be. Though unlike in real life, you can usually see fishes or other sea creatures showing up from the seafloor, right here, there's nothing at all. Well, there's a lot near the Drowned Trident but not here.

-Near Boiling Waters-

I just sat here for hours and then... I saw another foggy pa.s.sage in front of us. The coldness before was gone and now it gets warmer and warmer. Sweat is starting to show up all over my body. I'm really used to heat but if this gets worse when we go further, then some of us might not like it.

"Hey, you should have woken me up. I thought I was drooling but I was just sweating." Two Teeth said. I'm definitely sure you were drooling while sleeping.

"Oh, I'm sorry. So, what's the plan this time?" I asked while watching him sweep away his drool.

"I need to activate the s.h.i.+ps' anti-Boiling Waters features. It won't take that long.

*BOOOOOOOOM!*

"Wait... what the h.e.l.l was that?!" I checked the area and there are explosions everywhere!