Chapter 598: Grilled Squid (1/2)

Two days passed in a similar fashion. Pocky grew more comfortable with Zero and his gang. Even Bob was able to crack a few jokes that made everyone laugh. If they weren't hungry, they would sleep or chat or play some games. Beneath them, the ocean remained the same no matter where they travelled, and the sun travelled in a line above them, edging a little more each day forward as Bob tried his best to keep up the speed.

”A whirlpool?” Pocky couldn't help but notice. He squinted his eyes a little more into the distance and frowned. The sunlight reflecting off the water was too glaring, and the shipwright couldn't confirm it, but his gut feeling told him they should approach carefully.

Zero and Truen were also alerted by Lily's report from the mindscape. Something huge was approaching them from beneath, and Bob was on his guard.

”This is our chance!” Zero gushed excitedly. He didn't know what kind of monster it was, but they should try not to damage it if there was a core. It could be used for their ship.

The wind pressure became heavier as they closed in on the whirlpool zone. Bob found it hard to maintain his altitude and told everyone to hold on. He was going to fly higher and accelerated with a burst of strength in his wings.

Pocky might have screamed when they were suddenly launched higher than before, but he couldn't hear himself with the deafening rush of wind in his ears. Zero left Pocky in Truen's care and jumped from Bob's back to face the sea monster. Initially, he thought that they would have to buy a mythical monster core. However, lady luck was shining on him today, and Zero rejoiced when a gigantic suckered tentacle shot from the water surface right at him.

”Mii! What's this creature? Is it mythical?”

The strawcherry fairy appraised it quickly and smirked.

”No, Zero. Even better. It's a low-grade legendary. Meet the Kraken!”

Hearing that the monster in the water was a Kraken, Zero salivated. Seafood was always delicious. He remembered how much he enjoyed the grilled squid before at Lycantopia. All Zero could think of was how much better a Kraken would taste when grilled.

”The mana stone is in the head,” Wii explained. ”Try to avoid that if you can.”

Working up a huge fireball in one hand, Zero licked his lips. ”Roger that!”

He was determined to have a barbecue today.

As the tentacle shot towards him, Zero could see a huge shadow from beneath the water, making its way up to the surface. Yet, it wasn't moving fast enough. Zero wondered if he should deploy his famous move, seeing as he had the height advantage.

”No Dragon Slaying Dropkick,” Mii warned. ”Not if you want that mana stone intact.”