Argenta's face turned red, and she looked somewhat conflicted. After a while, she sighed and allowed Lin Yi to hold her hand.
She murmured to herself,
"I hope that after you find out about my identity, you'll still feel the same way."
Argenta chose to go with the flow.
After their intimate moment, Argenta could feel Lin Yi's subtle movements. Feeling embarrassed, she snorted and left the deck, hiding in the cabin, refusing to come out.
Lin Yi gathered his thoughts and suddenly remembered something. He recalled that in the original story, Barnacc's airship unexpectedly encountered a thunderstorm. The ship was damaged, forcing the entire team to proceed on foot.
Ultimately, a slight miscalculation led to the premature awakening of the Black Dragon.
Although Lin Yi wasn't afraid of the Black Dragon, he believed it was best to avoid such unforeseen events. If the Black Dragon could be dealt with easily, there was no need to risk a fight.
Lin Yi looked to the side, where she saw someone enjoying the night breeze on the deck, and asked,
"Karacule, can you withstand a thunderstorm?"
Karacule didn't understand why Lin Yi would suddenly ask such a question.
"A thunderstorm? It depends. If it comes too suddenly, I might not be able to handle it," Karacule casually replied. He then added, "But you're overthinking it. How could we possibly encounter a thunderstorm in this weather?"
"It's better to be prepared. I have a feeling this journey won't go smoothly. Lambert, inform Terramai to get ready as well."
Lin Yi clearly didn't take Karacule's reassurances seriously.
"Yes, I'll ensure the task is completed."
Lambert regarded Lin Yi as an idol-like figure. Hearing Lin Yi call out to him, he responded promptly.
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"Will we encounter a thunderstorm, Lin Yi, did you find anything?"
Upon seeing Lambert arriving, Geraint and the others realized that Lin Yi had instructed Karacule and Terramai to prepare for the possibility of a thunderstorm.
This matter is serious. If the airship is damaged by the storm, it could easily ruin their plans.
"It's impossible, don't worry." Barnac confidently patted his chest and said, "I've been traveling for so long, I know the weather like the back of my hand. There's no way this weather will turn into a thunderstorm."
"I think Lin Yi wouldn't just say this without reason," Liya suddenly said.
"I think so too," Lambert stepped forward and added.
"Well then, Terramai and Karacule, take turns on watch. Always be alert for sudden changes in the weather. This is crucial for our dragon-hunting mission; we cannot be careless." After a moment of hesitation, Geraint stood up and said, "Terramai, please set aside your prejudices. If necessary, you need to cooperate with Karacule."
"Hmph! I'll never work with a witch," Terramai disdainfully remarked and left, "Even if there's really a thunderstorm, I alone am enough."
On the deck, as Barnac steered the ship, he muttered, "What a joke. How could there be a storm in this fine weather? Isn't that stinky fish my disciple? Why is he listening to Lin Yi?"
Although they were warned by Lin Yi, the group didn't seem too concerned.
Not long after Terramai left, the weather changed abruptly. A strong wind blew, temperatures plummeted, dark clouds rolled in, covering the moon's glow, making the surroundings even darker.
"What's going on? This damn weather, it changes so suddenly."
Boom!
A thunderous noise interrupted Barnac's words. Then a fierce wind swept through, and the horizon began to flicker with blue lightning!
"Oh my God! Lin Yi was right!" Barnac was momentarily stunned, then shouted towards the cabin, "Everyone, hold on tight!"
"Karacule, Terramai! Quickly use the defensive magic!" Nerwin and others rushed out of the cabin. Geraint's eyes widened as he yelled.
The violent wind caused the airship to sway dangerously, making it difficult to stand.
Lin Yi frowned slightly, used his right foot to stabilize himself on the deck, and grabbed Liya who was about to fall.
Poor Lambert, with no one to help, crashed into the deck railing. He clung to it to prevent himself from being thrown off.
The ship rocked violently, like a small boat in a tidal wave.
"Hmph! I can handle this storm by myself!" Karacule snorted. The purple gem on her magic wand began to emit a purple glow, and a translucent barrier emerged, covering the entire airship.
The rift between the witch and the priest made cooperation between the two almost impossible.
Mid-level defense magic, Barrier! With a wave of her hand, Karacule cast it.
As Lin Yi heard the thunder in the distance, he rushed out. Seeing the already formed barrier, he let out a sigh of relief, his eyes narrowing, still feeling the lingering fear.
Boom!
Hidden beneath the dark clouds, blue lightning flashed, shooting out and striking the barrier of the ship!
The barrier flickered wildly, illuminating the sky. After a few moments, the lightning slowly faded.
Phew! As the lightning disappeared, Karacule exhaled, sweat already forming on her forehead, and she withdrew her raised magic wand.
"Barnac, speed up! The barrier's magic consumption is too high."
Karacule's strength is indeed top-notch in the Dragon Nest world.
Normally, a barrier covering the entire ship would require a small team to cast, but she did it alone.
"Everyone, hold on tight."
Barnac shouted, and the airship sped up.
However, this storm was clearly no ordinary one. As they passed through the storm clouds, the intensity of the thunderstorm increased.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Before Karacule could rest, continuous thunder exploded from the horizon, multiple bolts of lightning shooting towards the barrier.
"Damn, is this a tribulation or just a thunderstorm?"
Lin Yi cursed, protecting Liya behind him.
"Damn it! Don't underestimate me!" Karacule gritted her teeth. The purple glow from her wand shimmered, brightening the gradually dimming barrier.
Boom!
The gathered lightning in the sky thickened, forming bolts as thick as arms that were unstoppable!
"Aah!"
Sweat poured from Karacule's forehead, the barrier becoming fainter, looking like it might give way.
Bang!
Suddenly, an energy strike shattered the barrier. Everyone was startled and looked towards Terramai.
"If you can't hold on, just give up. There's no need to save face," Terramai coldly told Karacule, waving his wand and producing a light blue barrier.
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