The sudden appearance of a storm and the approaching waves of sea monsters.Ein and the others quickly realized that the peaceful voyage that they experienced earlier was nothing but a lie to let their guards down.
With the winds picking up in strength, the waves started getting bigger, even reaching the bottom of the Ghost Ships, which were floating a meter above sea level. The occasional waves that reached their hull gently shook the ship, as if they were actually sailing at sea.
Fortunately, Ein's preparations were finished quickly. With Nayta's blessing and the ability to control her radiant mana, she placed light sources as bright as an artificial sun on top of every ship within the fleet. The wolves split up into six directions, guarding one ship each, while the slimes, in pairs, went to the rest of the ships that were still without protection.
"They're here!" Michelle whispered as she held her sword tight.
