Noland Lee scanned the area and shook his head:
"No one."
Derek Davis said:
"Those soldiers went into the cargo hold, and the lieutenant is commanding them to clean up the clutter in there. It doesn't seem like they'll return to the upper deck anytime soon. Why don't you head to the captain's quarters and look for any important documents? If things go south, you can jump ship and circle around to meet up with me from the stern."
"That's precisely what I plan to do." Noland nodded.
Derek took out a multifunctional mechanical lock opening tool from the Alchemy Stone and put it in Noland's hand:
"Here, we call this the Octopus Centipede. Just fiddle with it a bit, and you'll know how to use it."
Noland used Deconstruction on the centipede-shaped metal tool in his hand and learned how to use it.
"I'm off, Derek. Be careful."
Noland walked slowly, planning to leave.
Before he took three steps, Derek muttered in confusion behind him:
