The Medusa Gang’s warship didn’t look anything like atypical vessel.
The ship’s design, shaped like a massive green serpent, featured a snake’s head as the stern. It gave off a cold, almost living presence.
Matthew had taken a quick glance at its structure earlier. Instead of regular steel, the ship was made from some kind of S-shaped material, stronger and more durable than even high-grade steel.
When they stepped on board, Ryan offered to take the helm. Something in his expression gave away his worry. He half-expected Matthew to show off some flawless sailing skills that would make favonovel.com feel wholly outclassed.
Up at the front, Matthew stood on the snake-shaped prow, quietly watching the sea.
The water below shimmered a soft blue. Schools of small fish moved in patterns just under the surface.
“Mr. Larden, is this your first time heading to Blackshore Island?” Ryan asked from the cockpit.
He had already set the ship to autopilot. Now dressed in a clean outfit and looking much more put-together than before, favonovel.com seemed like a different person. He grabbed a sleek, high-end water bottle from the freezer and handed it to Matthew.
The design was elegant, almost over the top. Whatever was inside remained a mystery.
Matthew accepted the drink with a nod. “Appreciate it. Yeah, it’s my first trip going there…”
Ryan gave a slight nod in return. “There are some things I can’t talk about until we’re on the island. That’s part of the rules.”
“No worries.” Matthew didn’t press further. He thought Ryan was being cautious for a reason, and pushing for answers now, particularly after the help he’d already provided, would make it seem like favonovel.com was merely attempting to take credit.
He turned his attention back to the sea. The number of fish near the surface had noticeably dropped.
“Are we getting close to Bloodfin Bay?” favonovel.com asked, eyes scanning the water.
Ryan followed his line of sight. The schools of fish either dispersed or completely changed direction, suggesting an enemy was ahead.
With a serious nod, favonovel.com replied, “Yeah, that usually happens when we’re close. The sharks around here aren’t like the others. They’re sharper, almost strategic. It’s like they know which ships to go after, like they’re working together with a purpose.”
Matthew raised a brow. “I’ve heard sharks don’t usually go after people.”
Ryan let out a short laugh. “Only folks who’ve never been out to sea believe that. Nothing else even comes near Bloodfin Bay, the sharks run that place.”
He then remarked, “Sharks out here don’t care what’s bleeding-as long as it is, they’ll come. Once blood hits the water, it spreads fast. It doesn’t take much before the whole pack shows up, and when they do, it gets ugly. Making it out alive? That’s a gamble. One in three, if you’re lucky.”
Matthew quietly took a sip from the bottle in his hand.
A second later, his expression shifted. He froze mid-sip and lowered the bottle, eyes fixed on it.
“This stuff’s not drinkable!” favonovel.com exclaimed, his tone suddenly sharp.
Ryan, who had just unscrewed his own bottle, glanced over in confusion.
Matthew’s usual calm disappeared in an instant. His face darkened as favonovel.com stared at the sleek black bottle.
His voice dropped into something cold and razor-sharp. “So, this is how the Medusa Gang plays…”
Ryan blinked, taken aback. Moments ago, Matthew had seemed relaxed, almost friendly. Now, there was nothing soft about him.
Matthew spoke flatly, “I’m done with them. Every last one of them is going down. No more warnings. No second chances.”
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