Seraphina and the others were undoubtedly worried, given William's sudden disappearance hours ago. After discussing future plans with the king, William decided to depart using the ring he had received.
[Mermaid's Tide (Epic)]
[A unique ring belonging to the mermaid race. It allows the user to travel between the various entrances of the mermaid kingdom.]
The Epic rank classification indicated it was one of the most powerful items available, and William was thrilled to possess it. He activated the ring, focusing on the entrance he had used to access the mermaid kingdom. A portal shimmered into existence, and he stepped through.
He materialized on the island, but the entrance had deactivated, leaving only the stone pillars. It was already morning, and he soon heard the crew's frantic calls. They had been searching for hours, diving underwater and scouring nearby islands.
