Half a month later...
A cargo ship drifted across the endless sea, its black hull cutting through waves that crashed against it with splashes. Standing on the deck, Luis gazed out over the open water, then turned to his uncle Oliver, Arthur's father.
"Uncle, even though this ship is fast, we're only halfway there," he said.
Oliver ran a hand over the ship's sturdy mast and asked, "So, how's your first time on the sea treating you?"
Luis shrugged. "It's interesting at first, but I'm already getting bored. Our trip to Main City is a long one, and even with this fast ship, it'll take at least another month."
Oliver chuckled. "Just bear with it. Only fifteen more days."
Luis sighed and scanned the endless stretch of blue. The sight of the open sea quickly lost its charm. Feeling restless, he turned to Han Mo, who stood nearby.
"Han Mo, didn't you say the Ten Thousand Star Island Sea is dangerous, with monsters appearing from time to time?"
