Chapter 166: Leo’s very heavy responsibilities (1/2)

”Leo, what do we do next?” Axel can't help but ask.

”We prepare for the nightfall...” Leo grimly replied as he looked at the sun slowly setting down to the west.

”I don't really know whether we can survive for the next day, but let's do what we can!” Leo encourages as he turned to look at the important parts of the Twin Horn Shark laying on the corner, ”Let's use the teeth to replace those sticks, and let's improve the toughness of the boat using the scales and the fins.”

”Okay!” Everyone nodded in unison.

”Also, let's stay in this place tonight!” Leo almost forgot to inform everyone. With how dangerous the ocean was during the night, and with how tired they were already, he decided that it's much better for them to stay put and rest to recover energy.

”But we are wasting time!” Axel quickly disagreed.

”I also agree with Axel!” Murgan supported.

They were only given more than 24 hours and definitely less than 36 hours of time to arrive at the Blue Fin Kingdom and ask for reinforcement. Any more than that and Lu Ming would become successful. So, they can't afford to waste time just to rest.

Naturally, Leo also realized that, but if ever they also fall into a dangerous situation, then Lu Ming's plan would likewise be successful.

So...

”Okay! But, we will be moving slowly, we can't afford to attract many more Magical Beast Sharks to our boat!” Leo could only helplessly agree.

After that, everyone quickly began to work on improving the boat's defense.

Leo also ordered the Water Elemental to start eliminating those nearby Magical Beast Sharks to eliminate more possible threats.

It was already a very clear fact for everyone that Magical Beast has similar traits with Humans. So, those remaining alive Magical Beast Sharks who had witnessed Humans in this boat would obviously spread the information that what they had just assumed as a mere floating tree is actually a boat, hence attracting more Magical Beast Sharks to attack them.

To be more exact, he was eliminating those witnesses.

Finally, nightfall arrived.

Everyone could barely see their surroundings, and they also can't use any lights on the top of the boat, since that would obviously reveal them. Of course, they still used some lights, but only inside the cabin's floor to lighten up the inside of the boat.

The only thing that guides the boat and sends constant warnings at this moment was only Leo's Water Elemental, hence they were able to avoid dangers after dangers.

Moreover, they were now moving slow, seemingly acting exactly like a floating tree in the eyes of Magical Beast Sharks.

”Leo, go rest for a bit. You've just gone through a fight against a 1 Star Magical Beast!” Axel suggested the moment he returned back on the top deck.

Actually, everyone has already assigned themselves different shifts in order for them to rest and recover energy.

However, Leo insisted that he will not take a rest. Saying that it's fine since he is used to doing something like this.

To be honest, he was indeed very used to staying up for a long period of time. His very best record was even 3 days straight without sleeping while under extreme pressure.

It had happened back when he was sent by his Master Olivia in her Labyrinth. In that place, all sorts of dangers just silently lurk around everywhere. If ever he let down his guard, such as casually sleeping somewhere random, he would definitely lose his life. Hence, on the very first night, he can't afford himself to sleep, since he might forever be sleeping.

”I need to stay on guard.” Leo calmly replied back.

”I insist!” Axel didn't give up his persuasion.

”Believe me, I'm already used to this kind of situation!” Leo shook his head, still refusing Axel's kind gesture.

”Ayst...” Axel scratched his head helplessly as he decided to just sit down on Leo's side, ”I have one very big question, would you mind if I asked?”

”I don't mind,” Leo replied. It was much better to talk with someone than to just stare at the dark ocean in front of him. Although he was on guard duty, it was obviously his Water Elemental instead that is doing the job.

”Okay! So, how come you're so different compared to us? It's like you've already gone through things similar to this multiple times. You're just at the same age as us too, so how?”

”You should already know right that I'm the Lord of Heart city?” Leo began.

”Yes! But that still doesn't explain why you're so different compared to us. You might not know this, but we had also undergone hard training while still young, yet it seems to be nothing compared to you!”

Leo can't help but to let out a chuckle as he replied, ”Have you ever tried combining all together being trained through ruthless ways in order to become strong, fighting different people to protect your family's territory, managing a city, investigating some suspicion people, suffering from losing your entire family, trying your best to keep on living every single day, for 10 years straight? If you can do all of that, then I will not be surprised if you also become someone like me!”