"Stop? Why would we stop?" Scylla had heard that there was a very large assassin jacket nest up ahead which posed a danger but had already decided that it was no reason to stop.
"We have to get rid of it first. If it is as large as the soldiers said then it will be a huge issue." Gil was adamant about stopping while Waker thought that it might not be as necessary.
If we don't stop then we have to ensure that we wipe it out right away. Mordant and Rise are not going to be responsible for it. You shouldn't either since you are going to need your strength if we face a tough situation as well." Walker wanted to keep his mind focused on the dangers ahead.
There was a very good chance that the ship would encounter larger water monsters as they reached the ocean or even the mouth of the river. If they were not prepared then they could not only lose a ship, but lose their lives. It would be a disastrous loss for Genesis and its people.