The first mate Seth's final words made everyone listening tense up instantly—it was clear something unexpected had happened.
Charles pressed the black microphone to his mouth, shouting anxiously: "First mate Seth! Report your current status! If you can hear me, respond!"
However, no other sound came from the speaker—the silence inside was now absolute.
Frowning deeply, Charles quickly grabbed the sea chart to check the location of the signal.
"Marfoy and Scorpion Tail, you're closest to his position—change course immediately to conduct rescue! All other ships, proceed there at once!"
After receiving two acknowledgements, Charles turned to the communication pipe to the turbine room and shouted, "Chief Engineer! Full speed ahead! We must get there immediately!"
"Aye, Captain!" Audric's voice came from the round pipe.
As a low, shuddering rumble rose up, Narwhal began to accelerate, and the rest of the crew instinctively shifted into battle readiness.
