Chapter 328 - She is Missing (2) (1/2)
(Regaleon's POV)
I was a top Tempest when we flew to the open sea in a dim lit night. Because the moon was just a quarter full, the surroundings were dark. Good thing that Tempest's wings were burning, we can at least see a few feet radius of us.
Our destination was the location of the faint glow. At first the glow was dim that can be ignored. But when Tempest and I were getting closer, the light became distinct.
”I can feel a strong wave of magic where that light is coming from.” I said out loud.
”Yes, I can feel it as well.” Tempest replied. ”I feel something familiar and yet ominous in the vicinity of the light.”
”Can you sense any danger?” I asked him.
”There would be danger, provably.” Tempest replied without thingking twice.
The strong magic I am sensing from the direction of the light might only be one thing.
”The forbidden magic.” I said it out loud. I unconsciously got shivers all over my body after saying its name.
”I am sure that is what it is.” Tempest said after hearing my words.
I can sense the magic getting stronger and stronger while we were getting near. The calm sea was now starting to have ferocious waves and currents while we are getting nearer to the spot.
”Hey!” I heard Anatalia. ”Hey, Regaleon!” She shouted out loud.
I tried to locate her in the vast darkness of the sea, my eyes searching for where she was. After sometime, I saw a glowing dot on the sea's surface.
”Tempest, let's go where the siren is.” I told him.
Tempest quickly complied to my request and swoop down. He hovered just above where Anatalia was. I saw her holding a large night pearl, the size of a closed fist. It made me locate her more easily.
”How are you?” I asked. I guessed that swimming near such turbulent current is nearly impossible.
”I am alright, but I am afraid I cannot advance any further from this strong current.” Anatalia said.
'As I thought.' I thought to myself.
”But I was able to ask some creatures in the vicinity of what was happening.” Anatalia said.
After her words I was able to see dolphins bon their heads on the sea's surface. They were making sound like they were talking.
”They said that the current started to get strong and hour or so ago. They said there was like an underwater tornado swirling at the center of the light source.” Anatalia explained as if translating. Another dolphin started to make sounds again and Antalia listened. ”They said that even before this happened, no marine animal can go near a mile radius from that spot. They said it was guarded by a big and long sea creature that is very mean.”
”I understand.” I nodded. ”Tell them that I am thankful for the information that they have given.”
Anatalia nodded and looked back to the group of dolphins and silently conversed to them.
”They said that they accept your appriciation and that the waters near our continet is the most safest and so they are willing to help in anyway.” Anatalia said.
I was happy to hear that even the marine animals are happily living near our coasts. Assuring that the seas are safe for humans and marine animals alike is now included to the long list of plans I wish to do once I start my reign as emperor.
Not long the dolphins dived under water once more, leaving me, Tempest and Antalia.
”Anatalia, it would be best if you go back to land and tell the others about what is going on out here.” I said. ”Tell them not to embark out on sea unless I give a signal. Just wait out on shore for my return. I will survey first the area.”
”Okay.” Anatalia replied instantly and was about to dove when she thought of something and looked my way. ”Um, what kind of signal will you be giving, if I might ask?” She asked curiously.
”Chris will know.” I replied short and tapped Tempest, a sign that we need to go up now.
Anatalia closed her eyes when Tempest flapped his wings. Not long, we were high up once again. Anatalia dived back under water and left no trace. We continued on our way towards the light.