Exploring the High Seas

There truly exists a coral sea visible to the naked eye...

After all, the corals here have already become new species influenced by the Echo Crystal.

It's perfectly normal to emerge above the water surface...

This observatory, it's as if it was born solely for the purpose of watching the sunrise...

Isn't this the ''blooming sea surface'' mentioned in the poem?

All we need to do now is wait for the sunrise tomorrow morning...

I'm quite curious, in what manner will the treasure present itself before us?

Let's all have a great time and enjoy ourselves here today!

Where has Awakener gone, I wonder?

It appears that Dongdao Island is interested in collaborating with us on a new tourism project. Awakener has been dispatched to negotiate with them.

That is indeed a bit regrettable...

No worries! If we find the treasure this way, we can split it into fewer shares~

Cera, it's not okay to sunbathe like this.

If you sunbathe and soak in the sea on the beach, you'll surely peel tomorrow!

Alright, I should have brought sunscreen... The bag must have been left on the yacht.

There's no need for you to fetch it, we provide specially formulated sunscreen here. Ladies, you must give it a try!

Is it free? Well, that's not out of the question...

Of course, it's free. If you are satisfied with your trip, please be sure to promote our scenic area extensively!

How touching, truly a great employee of Bifrost...

Thank you for your kind offer, but we'll take care of the sunscreen. We'll apply it ourselves.

My services are also free of charge...

Let me do it, let me do it. Be a good boy, I will definitely praise you in front of Yulia.

Alright! This is a sunscreen meticulously formulated with local materials and advanced technology. Everyone must apply it carefully, okay?

Alright, alright, go about your business.

Come, Cera, lie down. I'm going to apply some sunscreen on you.

Ah, thank you for your hard work...

Next up is Sister Nyla~

Alright then~ Little Ke, you should lend a hand as well.

Ah, once you're away from Audrey, you just let yourself go... Is it the maid's job that's restraining your true nature?

Come on, come on, as the head maid, the time to enjoy the service is indeed precious.

You really leave me no choice...

Mission accomplished!

Little Ye, don't rush off, you haven't applied your own yet.

Oh dear, I've troubled Sister Nyla~

Who's next for the sunscreen application? They're all beautiful young ladies~

If Awakener were here, they would certainly be eager to take on such a task.

Hehe, today I'm the only one blessed with this fortune~

Is that Garula? He's surfing again.

Garula, do you need some sunscreen?

Thank you for your kindness! But I am currently challenging the vast ocean!

A true warrior doesn't need sunscreen!

What a dreadful constitution... Yora, please apply some for me.

Let me think, who else hasn't enjoyed the services of Little Ye yet~

I've found you, Anubis!

Huh? Actually, this kind of sunshine is nothing special to us Nebu people...

Oh, the sea water, the sea water! It's not just the sunlight that harms the skin, but also the salt-filled sea water!

Don't be fooled by how much fun Garula seems to be having, she will definitely regret it tomorrow!

I see... Since it's the host's arrangement, it would be best to respectfully comply.

Alright then! Where is Babs hiding? I'm going to find her...

(It seems like Yora really enjoys calling people 'sister'... However, her mental age does indeed seem quite young.)

(Where on earth is my sister now? I really wish I could travel with her...)

Yora, share some sunscreen with me, I'm going to find that little sister from the Empire.

Alright then.

Excuse me, does this sunscreen contain the ingredient Echo Crystal?

How come there isn't even an ingredient list... However, it seems that all skincare products nowadays do include one.

Thank you, sister. I guess I'd better not take the risk and try.

Eh? Camelia, what's going on? Is Morgana allergic to Echo Crystal?

Sister, let me tell you a secret, I'm actually not a Case...

What? This, this can't be possible, can it?

If humans do not become Cases, it is very difficult for them to survive in this world!

Indeed, normal people can only hide in underground enclosed communities to avoid their bodies being gradually eroded by the Echo Crystals in the natural environment.

I had always been hiding in the refugee camp of the birdcage in the Empire, but the birdcage was damaged due to a sudden Calamity.

Then why not undergo a 'Draw' surgery? Even if it's combined with moss, at least it can ensure survival first, right?

Mother used all the savings at home to draw a surgery for Morgan with the bird, but the surgery failed... Morgan's constitution can no longer withstand a second surgery.

My mother also passed away due to crystal disease.

So, this journey...

Miss Audrey has funded many of the poor in the Empire. After learning about my background, she agreed to help me fulfill my wish.

Traveling to the islands is exactly what Morgan longs to do the most~

Is the ultimate wish in life to travel to an island?

However, in this era, many children indeed do not have the opportunity to explore the world beyond their immediate surroundings...

Because I've heard that banshees only appear on islands.

A banshee? Indeed, in the myths and legends from foreign lands, such a creature does exist.

A few years ago, when my mother was still with us, she would read me fairy tales.

The story that left the most profound impression on me is titled ''The Siren of the Eternal Summer Sea''.

It is said that the female demon, as a Leader, will guard a few families for a long time. When a member of the family passes away, she will be presented with a dirge, guiding the soul of the deceased to a utopian island, much like a paradise...

Why would Morgan be deeply impressed by this story?

On the night my mother passed away, I stayed by her bedside, reciting fairy tales to her.

I recited the ballad from the fairy tale for her, which is ''The Siren of the Long Summer Sea''.

At that moment, in a daze, I truly saw several white shadows, carrying my mother's soul, passing through the wall...

What a poignant tale...

Anubis's sister, do you believe that the Banshee truly exists?

As the legendary deity who is said to be capable of extraditing souls, although I do not yet possess such ability, I certainly believe in the existence of souls.

And in the world after the birth of the Echo Crystal, anything is possible.

Hmm, I was thinking the same thing! If I could find the Banshees, I would like them to take me to find my mother...

No matter what, I will lend a hand!

Thank you, Sister Anubis!

It's time for a meal.

Welcome Bidden! Your friends have already started eating!

We offer you a premium seafood feast from the Coral Sea. These seafood are rich in Echo Crystal factors, so be sure to give them a try!

Thank you! Then, I won't stand on ceremony!

What should we play for fun?

Garula is surfing, while Cera is still dining in the cafeteria. Nyla has taken Morgan to eat dehydrated crystal snacks.

I guess I'll just sunbathe...

Hmm, it's completely different from the scorching sun in the Nebu desert. So, basking in the sun is such a pleasant thing...

Speaking of it, the experiences of that child are truly heartbreaking.

If the treasure of Captain Macha Macha is indeed real, then it's certainly plausible that the remote island inhabited by the siren could also exist.

Where is Captain Matcha Matcha?

Sea monster...

Everyone, be careful! There's a monster by the coast!

What? There's really a sea monster? I must rush to help immediately!

What is this grotesque creature that resembles both a sea lion and a shark?

Gurgle...

I'm going to make a call, Captain! Have you seen the photo I sent you? Have you ever encountered such a creature?

This thing that resembles a sea lion looks quite large... It reminds me of something rather unsettling...

Damn, isn't this the Host of the Mad Shark we encountered last year? It's just that the head has been modified to look like a sea lion, right?

Host? The old woman didn't tell me there was such a thing in the resort area!

It was clearly eradicated by us last year!

Awoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone, be careful and prepare for battle!

Captain, I'll hang up now and I'll catch it for you to see tonight!

Awoo...

Fortunately, this time we have strength in numbers...

Hmm, I didn't expect the prey this time to be so abundant.

If I take you all back, the producer will surely reward me handsomely!

Is that you? My mother was right, anyone who's constantly peddling products can't be a good person!

That's merely a ruse of mine! I am a scientist from Rasparta!

Those who claim to be scientists from Rasparta often end up in less than ideal situations...

The sea lion is a Host that I have painstakingly R&D for special attacks on the Case.

It certainly won't be a punching bag like those sharks developed by those good-for-nothings.

Take this next move! Sea Lion Host,'' ''Force Tuning!''

?

Oh! This is it!

I'm not well, I feel a turmoil within and around me... I can no longer use the Resonance Armament at my own frequency!

How about that, have you experienced the power of the sea lion? The energy waves it releases can interfere with the Case, causing you to lose your Battle capabilities!

You're just a junior researcher, yet how come you possess such formidable technology!

A junior researcher? I'm not like you fools who only know about fighting and rush to find treasures after hearing a few ballads.

I am a scientist who believes in the power of science! This is the strength of technology!

Sea lions, attack them!

Slow down!

What's wrong?

Everyone, run!

What should we do now? We are unable to utilize the power of the Echo Crystal.

Since Xiao Ye has already sent photos to Awakener, perhaps it would be best to stay on the ship and wait for rescue.

No way! This host is too powerful, even if Awakener arrives, wouldn't it be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?

In fact, the captain is much more formidable than you all imagine...

But according to the current situation, this observatory will be overturned by this Host before the rescue team arrives, won't it?

Simply waiting for death is not a solution.

Speaking of which, the ability of this host is truly formidable.

The resonance frequency of each Case is different. How could it possibly interfere with all of us at the same time?

Has any special means been employed?

How about letting me give it a shot? Some of us haven't had a chance to face it yet.

Could it be that he tampered with something in the buffet? Actually, I didn't have lunch this afternoon...

Well, I haven't had a buffet either, if you could lend a hand...

Let's go, Morgan. How do you plan to defeat this monster?

Let me ponder for a moment...

So, what is the actual purpose of this observatory?

Could it possibly be used for observing... the weather?

However, I've never heard the weather forecast for Changxia Island on the radio before.

Despite the considerable number of residents living on Mingming East Island, it always feels as if the weather information here is deliberately overlooked.

If it's not being used for weather observation, this radar seems to be nothing more than a decorative piece...

Eh? It seems that this radar has an Echo Crystal shielding field installed?

Given our current condition, it seems we lack the strength to confront it...

Cera, it's not okay to sunbathe like this.

If you sunbathe and soak in the sea on the beach, you'll surely peel tomorrow!

Alright, I should have brought sunscreen... The bag must have been left on the yacht.

There's no need for you to fetch it, we provide specially formulated sunscreen here. Ladies, you must give it a try!

Is it free? Well, that's not out of the question...

Of course, it's free. If you are satisfied with your trip, please be sure to promote our scenic area extensively!

How touching, truly a great employee of Bifrost...

Thank you for your kind offer, but we'll take care of the sunscreen. We'll apply it ourselves.

My services are also free of charge...

Let me do it, let me do it. Be a good boy, I will definitely praise you in front of Yulia.

Alright! This is a sunscreen meticulously formulated with local materials and advanced technology. Everyone must apply it carefully, okay?

Alright, alright, go about your business.

Come, Cera, lie down. I'm going to apply some sunscreen on you.

Ah, thank you for your hard work...

Next up is Sister Nyla~

Alright then~ Little Ke, you should lend a hand as well.

Ah, once you're away from Audrey, you just let yourself go... Is it the maid's job that's restraining your true nature?

Come on, come on, as the head maid, the time to enjoy the service is indeed precious.

You really leave me no choice...

Mission accomplished!

Little Ye, don't rush off, you haven't applied your own yet.

Oh dear, I've troubled Sister Nyla~

Who's next for the sunscreen application? They're all beautiful young ladies~

If Awakener were here, they would certainly be eager to take on such a task.

Hehe, today I'm the only one blessed with this fortune~

Is that Garula? He's surfing again.

Garula, do you need some sunscreen?

Thank you for your kindness! But I am currently challenging the vast ocean!

A true warrior doesn't need sunscreen!

What a dreadful constitution... Yora, please apply some for me.

Let me think, who else hasn't enjoyed the services of Little Ye yet~

I've found you, Anubis!

Huh? Actually, this kind of sunshine is nothing special to us Nebu people...

Oh, the sea water, the sea water! It's not just the sunlight that harms the skin, but also the salt-filled sea water!

Don't be fooled by how much fun Garula seems to be having, she will definitely regret it tomorrow!

I see... Since it's the host's arrangement, it would be best to respectfully comply.

Alright then! Where is Babs hiding? I'm going to find her...

(It seems like Yora really enjoys calling people 'sister'... However, her mental age does indeed seem quite young.)

(Where on earth is my sister now? I really wish I could travel with her...)

Yora, share some sunscreen with me, I'm going to find that little sister from the Empire.

Alright then.

Excuse me, does this sunscreen contain the ingredient Echo Crystal?

How come there isn't even an ingredient list... However, it seems that all skincare products nowadays do include one.

Thank you, sister. I guess I'd better not take the risk and try.

Eh? Camelia, what's going on? Is Morgana allergic to Echo Crystal?

Sister, let me tell you a secret, I'm actually not a Case...

What? This, this can't be possible, can it?

If humans do not become Cases, it is very difficult for them to survive in this world!

Indeed, normal people can only hide in underground enclosed communities to avoid their bodies being gradually eroded by the Echo Crystals in the natural environment.

I had always been hiding in the refugee camp of the birdcage in the Empire, but the birdcage was damaged due to a sudden Calamity.

Then why not undergo a 'Draw' surgery? Even if it's combined with moss, at least it can ensure survival first, right?

Mother used all the savings at home to draw a surgery for Morgan with the bird, but the surgery failed... Morgan's constitution can no longer withstand a second surgery.

My mother also passed away due to crystal disease.

So, this journey...

Miss Audrey has funded many of the poor in the Empire. After learning about my background, she agreed to help me fulfill my wish.

Traveling to the islands is exactly what Morgan longs to do the most~

Is the ultimate wish in life to travel to an island?

However, in this era, many children indeed do not have the opportunity to explore the world beyond their immediate surroundings...

Because I've heard that banshees only appear on islands.

A banshee? Indeed, in the myths and legends from foreign lands, such a creature does exist.

A few years ago, when my mother was still with us, she would read me fairy tales.

The story that left the most profound impression on me is titled ''The Siren of the Eternal Summer Sea''.

It is said that the female demon, as a Leader, will guard a few families for a long time. When a member of the family passes away, she will be presented with a dirge, guiding the soul of the deceased to a utopian island, much like a paradise...

Why would Morgan be deeply impressed by this story?

On the night my mother passed away, I stayed by her bedside, reciting fairy tales to her.

I recited the ballad from the fairy tale for her, which is ''The Siren of the Long Summer Sea''.

At that moment, in a daze, I truly saw several white shadows, carrying my mother's soul, passing through the wall...

What a poignant tale...

Anubis's sister, do you believe that the Banshee truly exists?

As the legendary deity who is said to be capable of extraditing souls, although I do not yet possess such ability, I certainly believe in the existence of souls.

And in the world after the birth of the Echo Crystal, anything is possible.

Hmm, I was thinking the same thing! If I could find the Banshees, I would like them to take me to find my mother...

No matter what, I will lend a hand!

Thank you, Sister Anubis!

It's time for a meal.

Welcome Bidden! Your friends have already started eating!

We offer you a premium seafood feast from the Coral Sea. These seafood are rich in Echo Crystal factors, so be sure to give them a try!

Thank you! Then, I won't stand on ceremony!

What should we play for fun?

Garula is surfing, while Cera is still dining in the cafeteria. Nyla has taken Morgan to eat dehydrated crystal snacks.

I guess I'll just sunbathe...

Hmm, it's completely different from the scorching sun in the Nebu desert. So, basking in the sun is such a pleasant thing...

Speaking of it, the experiences of that child are truly heartbreaking.

If the treasure of Captain Macha Macha is indeed real, then it's certainly plausible that the remote island inhabited by the siren could also exist.

Where is Captain Matcha Matcha?

Sea monster...

Everyone, be careful! There's a monster by the coast!

What? There's really a sea monster? I must rush to help immediately!

What is this grotesque creature that resembles both a sea lion and a shark?

Gurgle...

I'm going to make a call, Captain! Have you seen the photo I sent you? Have you ever encountered such a creature?

This thing that resembles a sea lion looks quite large... It reminds me of something rather unsettling...

Damn, isn't this the Host of the Mad Shark we encountered last year? It's just that the head has been modified to look like a sea lion, right?

Host? The old woman didn't tell me there was such a thing in the resort area!

It was clearly eradicated by us last year!

Awoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone, be careful and prepare for battle!

Captain, I'll hang up now and I'll catch it for you to see tonight!

Awoo...

Fortunately, this time we have strength in numbers...

Hmm, I didn't expect the prey this time to be so abundant.

If I take you all back, the producer will surely reward me handsomely!

Is that you? My mother was right, anyone who's constantly peddling products can't be a good person!

That's merely a ruse of mine! I am a scientist from Rasparta!

Those who claim to be scientists from Rasparta often end up in less than ideal situations...

The sea lion is a Host that I have painstakingly R&D for special attacks on the Case.

It certainly won't be a punching bag like those sharks developed by those good-for-nothings.

Take this next move! Sea Lion Host,'' ''Force Tuning!''

?

Oh! This is it!

I'm not well, I feel a turmoil within and around me... I can no longer use the Resonance Armament at my own frequency!

How about that, have you experienced the power of the sea lion? The energy waves it releases can interfere with the Case, causing you to lose your Battle capabilities!

You're just a junior researcher, yet how come you possess such formidable technology!

A junior researcher? I'm not like you fools who only know about fighting and rush to find treasures after hearing a few ballads.

I am a scientist who believes in the power of science! This is the strength of technology!

Sea lions, attack them!

Slow down!

What's wrong?

Everyone, run!

What should we do now? We are unable to utilize the power of the Echo Crystal.

Since Xiao Ye has already sent photos to Awakener, perhaps it would be best to stay on the ship and wait for rescue.

No way! This host is too powerful, even if Awakener arrives, wouldn't it be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?

In fact, the captain is much more formidable than you all imagine...

But according to the current situation, this observatory will be overturned by this Host before the rescue team arrives, won't it?

Simply waiting for death is not a solution.

Speaking of which, the ability of this host is truly formidable.

The resonance frequency of each Case is different. How could it possibly interfere with all of us at the same time?

Has any special means been employed?

How about letting me give it a shot? Some of us haven't had a chance to face it yet.

Could it be that he tampered with something in the buffet? Actually, I didn't have lunch this afternoon...

Well, I haven't had a buffet either, if you could lend a hand...

Let's go, Morgan. How do you plan to defeat this monster?

Let me ponder for a moment...

So, what is the actual purpose of this observatory?

Could it possibly be used for observing... the weather?

However, I've never heard the weather forecast for Changxia Island on the radio before.

Despite the considerable number of residents living on Mingming East Island, it always feels as if the weather information here is deliberately overlooked.

If it's not being used for weather observation, this radar seems to be nothing more than a decorative piece...

Eh? It seems that this radar has an Echo Crystal shielding field installed?

Given our current condition, it seems we lack the strength to confront it...