Chapter 322 - Chapter 322: Chapter 306: Grandparent and Grandchild (2/2)

He felt that all he needed was to work a little bit harder.

The ship was still swaying with the current. Felix took a deep breath, stood up, and planned to leave the cabin to breathe in some fresh air outside.

Then he would take another energy potion and continue assembling and tuning new mechanical items.

When Felix came onto the deck and took a deep breath, he didn’t feel the freshness of the sea breeze, but instead felt extremely oppressed.

Because this was the boundary close to the Spectral Sea and the Aphotic Sea…

Under the cover of night, the pitch-black ocean was so quiet that one could almost hear a faint breathing.

He stared into the dark, unfathomably deep waters.

The dark ocean was turbid and hallucinatory, filled with the unknown, and carried a chilling sense of terror.

Felix always felt that deep down there was something mysterious and malevolent, tormenting him from within, gradually making him feel oppressed.

A deep fear that seemed poised to completely devour him into darkness.

Suddenly, Felix thought he heard a “song.”

What was that?

The so-called song seemed like a profound low chant—as if a spine-chilling scream coming from the deepest darkness of the unknown!

“Felix.”

Suddenly a steady voice called out, bringing Felix back from that atmosphere.

He turned his head in a daze and saw his white-haired grandfather, Byrne, standing next to him, smiling at him.

“Felix, what are you doing here? Be careful, we are approaching the Spectral Sea, and at any time the dead could appear in the waters. They can bewitch men’s minds, even make the sailors jump into the sea,” Byrne said with a smile. “I remember mentioning this before… If you fall in from here, you’re certainly done for.”

Felix bowed his head slightly, speaking respectfully and humbly:

“Sorry, grandfather, I just wanted to relax a bit. I didn’t realize the deck could be so dangerous.”

Grandfather Byrne was always busy, and the time Felix could talk with him alone was scant. Each opportunity felt profoundly enlightening.

Byrne suddenly said:

“Felix, I can see that you have always carried a heavy burden in your heart. Can you talk to me about it?”

“…”

Felix was silent for a long time, at a loss for words, not sure how to express himself.

In fact, he didn’t need to say too much; Byrne could clearly see his grandson’s thoughts and said calmly with a smile: “Felix, I’ve noticed that you seem to always want others’ approval.”

After another long silence, Felix then said, “I just feel that I should do better. I’ve always been very dissatisfied with myself.”

Byrne shook his head slightly and said, “It’s good to want to improve oneself, but there’s something you should know, Felix, and that is you shouldn’t seek evaluations from others.”

“Hm?”

Felix found his thoughts completely seen through by his grandfather. Indeed, he had always sought the approval of his father, mother, grandfather, and other family members.

He even sought the approval of the Frosac family, which stood behind Sunny, whom he had fallen for at first sight.

And he didn’t think there was anything wrong with that.

The white-haired Byrne sighed and continued to speak, “Don’t beg for it. What others don’t want to give you, no amount of pleading will make a difference. And if they do want to give you something, you’ll get it in the end, even if you don’t want it.”

Felix was silent for a long time, then bowed deeply, saying earnestly, “Thank you, grandfather, I will keep it in mind.”

Byrne patted his shoulder and smiled, saying, “Actually, the Frosac family has already agreed to your marriage with Sunny.”

“Really? But I haven’t yet reached the 3rd Rank…”

Felix’s face showed joy.

“Don’t worry about not being worthy of her, Felix.”

Byrne spoke calmly, “Someone as hardworking and earnest as you will shine brightly sooner or later. I approve of you very much.”

Felix shook his head, speaking seriously, “My abilities are insufficient, nowhere near comparable to other members of the family…”

Byrne, still smiling, shook his head and calmly said:

“Actually, everyone in the family has their own strengths and weaknesses. Your father, Darren, has quick wits, but he’s impulsive with a strong personal desire; Christine devotes herself fully to the family, yet she is too cold, neglecting personal relationships; Karno is a genius, but utterly unable to blend into the group; Lilian’s dedication is unparalleled, but she thinks too extremley…”

“Even the powerful Chris has his inability to socialize.”

He paused, then went on, “Apart from the great gods, no one in this world is perfect. You and I must accept this fact.”

“However, as long as we all come together, we can ensure our Fischer family continues to thrive.”

Felix repeated subconsciously after hearing this.

“All coming together…”