The ship went toward the fog. Then it went through it.
As the vessel plunged into the scorching fog, Erik's world exploded into agony. The heat slammed into him with merciless intensity.
He couldn't hold back the scream that was keeping in his throat anymore. What came out was a sound of pure anguish.
"AAAAARGH!" But it was barely audible over the hissing steam and churning waves. His skin felt like it was melting off his bones, each second bringing a fresh wave of pain.
Erik channeled mana however he could. The Self-healing brain crystal power helped him survive and keep up through the fog, but he had to use it sparingly.
Blisters formed and popped in rapid succession across his exposed flesh. The smell of burning hair filled his nostrils as wisps of smoke rose from his scalp.
Erik's eyes watered, then his legs gave way to fatigue, and he collapsed to the deck, his body convulsing as the heat continued its assault.
