CHAPTER 212: KYOGRE?

"I’m digging in, meow!"

Meowth spread its paws, and several sharp claws extended from its pads—long and razor-edged.

"Fury Swipes, meow!"

With a shout, Meowth’s paws blurred into afterimages as streaks of cold light flashed through the air.

In the next moment, the once lively fish had been sliced into uniformly thin sashimi.

Akira had no interest in it, so Meowth ate alone.

While Meowth feasted, Akira suddenly sensed something and stood up abruptly.

Gently stroking Lapras’s neck, Akira gazed into the distance.

The horizon appeared peaceful, no different from the surroundings, yet Akira still felt something was amiss.

Because a new Incubation Bar had suddenly appeared in his mind!

And this Incubation Bar was unlike the others—its progress was incredibly slow.

The lengthy bar showed only the faintest hint of advancement at its starting point, crawling forward at a glacial pace.

Such behavior suggested that this Pokemon would be extraordinary.

An Incubation Bar appearing over the ocean naturally indicated a Water-type Pokemon.

According to the map, they were currently near the boundary between the Six Continents’ waters and the uncharted seas.

In other words, the Six Continents were one landmass, while the waters beyond belonged to Mobius Lake.

So...

Was this Pokemon born from Mobius Lake?

In an instant, several figures flashed through Akira’s mind.

Perhaps this time, the Pokemon being incubated would be of an exceptionally high tier.

Moreover, there was no guarantee this Incubation Bar was solely tied to Mobius Lake—it might encompass all oceans beyond the Six Continents.

Suicune? Lugia?

Or perhaps... the so-called "Creator of the Seas," the big-headed fish Kyogre?

*****

As Akira pondered silently, the ship remained orderly.

The crew wasn’t large—just over twenty people—so everyone had their own tasks.

During the voyage, the most critical duties were steering the ship and maintaining vigilance.

These responsibilities fell to the fisherman Usaman and several logistics personnel from [Stone Wall].

Unlike wooden sailboats, this vessel—one of the Six Continents’ most advanced—utilized cutting-edge technology.

It relied on fuel, electricity, and even solar energy for propulsion.

Even if fuel ran out, solar power alone could keep the ship moving, albeit at reduced efficiency.

Thus, Usaman’s piloting duties weren’t particularly challenging—just ensuring the course remained true.

They had set out from the eastern edge of the Six Continents, aiming to land on the Dark Continent’s southeastern coast.

That area had been scouted by V5 and was home to a swamp containing the ultimate longevity food, Nitro Rice.

This route had been Akira’s decision.

Humanity’s accumulated intelligence on the Dark Continent was sparse.

Among these [Hopes] and [Disasters], Akira was most intrigued by the life-extending Nitro Rice.

Compared to the unmanned rock that could "generate twenty thousand kilowatts of electricity in a day" or the Trinity Elixir capable of producing "any liquid essence," Akira felt that Nitro Rice would be far more significant.

Akira’s decision was also endorsed by the others—after all, no one would complain about having a longer lifespan.

Thus, they set off towards the location of the Nitro Rice.

At this moment, no one else had noticed anything unusual, but Akira seemed to sense something amiss.

The appearance of the Incubation Bar meant they had entered an entirely new territory.

And that likely heralded unforeseen events.

*****

At the highest point of the ship, there was a platform designed to expand visibility, allowing people to see farther—this was also where the lookout stood.

For a vessel sailing across Mobius Lake, the lookout naturally had to be exceptionally skilled.

Currently, the role of lookout was filled by Miro from the [Stone Wall] mercenary unit, one of the few women in the team.

Miro had a lean and agile figure, short hair, and a healthy wheat-colored complexion, dressed in the [Stone Wall] uniform.

"Hmm?"

"Ever since a moment ago, the surrounding sound waves seem to have changed inexplicably?"

Miro quickly picked up her binoculars, scanning the surrounding waters with greater scrutiny while keeping one hand near the alarm bell.

The alarm bell was specifically installed on the lookout platform, usually fixed in place.

In case of an emergency, the lookout would ring it.

This would alert the entire crew to impending danger, urging them to stay vigilant.

The bell was specially designed to ensure its sound carried clearly throughout the entire ship, sharp and penetrating.

Even those deep in sleep would be jolted awake.

Miro’s ability to sense the abnormality was thanks to her Nen ability.

[Listening to the Voice of Nature]: Allows her to hear the inner voices and states of natural surroundings, transmitted to her ears in the form of sound waves.

This was why Miro was suited for the role of lookout—her Nen ability was perfectly tailored for reconnaissance.

Moreover, her ability was passive, requiring no expenditure of aura to function, though using it would enhance the effect.

Miro wasn’t just naturally gifted for reconnaissance; she had also undergone rigorous professional training in detection.

From detecting the anomaly to thoroughly surveying the surrounding waters, she completed it all in an instant.

Yet, on the surface, nothing seemed amiss!

Why say "on the surface"?

Because her Nen ability kept transmitting eerie fluctuations, hinting at the danger lurking in their surroundings.

"Tch!" Gritting her teeth, Miro ultimately chose to ring the alarm bell.

After all, on this mission, any manner of bizarre events could occur.

As the lookout, her duty was to never overlook even the slightest hint of danger!

A single moment of carelessness could lead to irreversible consequences!

"Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding!!"

A series of urgent chimes rapidly echoed across the ship, the crisp and resonant sound reaching every crew member with perfect clarity.

In an instant, everyone’s expressions shifted.

Without hesitation, they set aside their tasks and gathered on the deck.

They all knew what this meant!

After days of sailing, they were finally about to face a genuine crisis!

At this moment, however, Miro’s pupils contracted.

Staring blankly at the sea, her eyes filled with disbelief!

The moment she rang the bell, she finally discovered the source of the surrounding danger!

This was something she had never seen before!

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