Lucifer walked towards them before lowering himself onto a nearby rock.He looked at Drakon for a moment."Why don't you talk?"Drakon turned his head towards him.The red figure tilted his head slightly, as if trying to understand the question, but said nothing.Lucifer stared at him for a few seconds before sighing."Of course."He leaned back against the rock and closed his eyes. He had no idea why his creations refused to speak, and he was beginning to think that he would never get an answer.The night passed without trouble.By the time the first light appeared above the trees, Lucifer was already awake. He stood up, stretched his arms, and looked around the camp. Lilo was the first to rise, followed by Raj and Kellan.Lilo rubbed his eyes before looking at Lucifer. "You're awake early.""Unlike some people, I don't need to sleep for half the day."Lilo gave him an annoyed look but did not reply. He picked up his weapon and began checking its edge.Raj was already packing their s

The group moved away from the edge of the island and continued along the rocky ground. Unlike the island they had left behind, this one had fewer trees and more open land. Large rocks covered much of its surface, while patches of grass grew between them. The ground rose towards the centre, where several hills stood close together, and a thick forest could be seen beyond them.Lucifer stopped on a small rise and studied the land ahead.The island was wide, and its shape made it difficult to see how far it stretched. From their position, he could make out a long valley between two hills, with a narrow river running through it. The river seemed to come from the forest before flowing towards the southern edge of the island. There were also several rocky slopes that could offer a path towards the northern side.They would have to cross most of the island before reaching another chain or finding a way to continue towards Blue Wood Island.The journey was already taking longer than he had ex

It rested on a stretch of land close to the chains, with its dark hull facing the open water. The vessel had two masts, though its sails were not raised. Several ropes hung from its sides, and there were visible marks and cuts along the hull. It looked old and worn, but it did not appear to be completely damaged.Lucifer stared at it for a moment."Someone brought a ketch here?" Raj asked.Lilo moved closer and studied the vessel. "I didn't know anyone could bring one this far into the northern region.""Why not?" Kellan asked."Because most prisoners don't have the means to get one, and even if they did, travelling through these waters would be dangerous."Lucifer continued to examine the ketch. There was no clear sign of anyone on the deck, but that did not mean it was empty. Someone could be inside, or its owners might have left it there while exploring the island.He looked at the ropes hanging from the sides before turning his attention to the two chains.The vessel was close eno

Lucifer was taken aback by the useless description of the creature.He read it several times, hoping there was more information hidden somewhere, but the words remained the same. It was as if whoever had created the spider had simply written down whatever came to mind without giving much thought to its purpose.'What kind of description is this?'He had expected something useful, especially after everything he had lost. Instead, he had received a creature with a childish description and a name that sounded more like a joke than a proper creation.Still, he could not deny that the spider had some interesting abilities.He looked at the description again and picked out two words.Devour and darkness.Those were the only parts that seemed worth paying attention to. The spider had used darkness to conceal itself, and its web had carried an energy capable of corrupting his creations. It was also possible that its ability to devour was connected to the strange energy that had entered his bo

The journey toward Blue Wood Island took longer than Lucifer had expected.Although the ketch was moving faster than they could have travelled on foot, the distance between the islands was still great. The red waves stretched beneath them, and the two landmasses they had seen from the previous island slowly grew larger as they approached.The mist surrounding the ketch made it difficult to see them from a distance. It also covered most of the noise produced by the vessel, allowing them to travel without drawing too much attention. Even when the wind grew stronger and the waves began to hit the hull, the ketch remained steady.Lucifer stood near the front of the vessel, watching the water.He had checked the ketch's traits several times since they set sail. Mist Veil and Silent Current were still active, and Deepwater Protection had not shown any signs of weakening. So far, the vessel had performed better than he expected.The others were not as relaxed.Raj kept looking over the side,