NOVPUBChapter 593: Chapter 513: It might not be a mystery novel, but it’s definitely an Abyss Script Chapter 593: Chapter 513: It might not be a mystery novel, but it’s definitely an Abyss Script Crash!
Another wave splashed over.
Xu Shuo gazed into the distance; the ship’s size didn’t seem large, as he could clearly see the bow from his position at the stern.
Of course, this could also be due to the ship’s structure, with a low front and high rear, a wide front narrowing to the back, and the central row of low cabins not obstructing the view from the stern.
There were four flotation boards on both sides of the ship’s hull, and at this moment, a few sailors wrapped in blue scarves and dressed in short tunics were struggling to control the direction of the boards.
“Look behind.”
Luo Kai suddenly said from beside him.
Xu Shuo, holding the ship’s side, turned his head to look.
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He saw that not far from the stern, the sky was filled with thick, oppressive black clouds, from which lightning flashed and thunder roared beneath, rain pouring down fiercely—it looked for all the world like the end of days!
No wonder the ship appeared battered and tattered; it had clearly just burst out from such a terrifying storm.
And that mass of black clouds was still moving.
Though the ship had escaped the storm, to avoid being caught by the black clouds, they still needed to change direction and continue fleeing to the distant seas.
The sailors on the ship ignored the two men who had appeared at the stern, solely focused on maneuvering the vessel.
And this ship indeed resembled the one fishermen had seen on the river.
It should be the ship where the incident happened.
“We haven’t determined its exact origin yet, but it’s said to be a ship from the Song Ming period, with the style of a sea eagle,” Luo Kai explained without seeming surprised by the sailors’ lack of reaction to them.
He gazed at the storm not far away, impatiently taking a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it.
The wind was strong, his puff of smoke dissipating into three parts.
Xu Shuo considered the speed of the black clouds and then estimated the ship’s own speed and direction, saying, “They can make it out.”
So, the ship’s troubles likely weren’t due to this reason.
Luo Kai nodded without a word, struggling against the moist sea breeze, carefully protecting as he lit another cigarette.
The waves were fierce, but despite the violent rocking, the ship did not capsize and took on little water; even against the high seas and tempest, it managed to escape.
However, the intense jolting of the ship temporarily prevented the two men from acting, and of course, they had no intentions of bothering the sailors at such a time.
Xu Shuo turned and leaned on the ship’s side, watching the stormy black clouds get further and further away.
Gradually, the resistance against the ship’s movement also lessened.
Until the storm passed, and the afterglow was glorious.
The setting sun coated the sky and the vast ocean in a stunningly beautiful golden hue.
After leaving the region of fierce winds and rough seas, a tranquil and serene peace, a reprieve from disaster, fell upon everyone.
There was no fervent cheering from the sailors—only a collective sigh of relief before they leaned against the side of the ship to rest.
Xu Shuo withdrew his gaze from the sunset at sea, looked around at the panting sailors, and then turned to Luo Kai, signaling with his eyes. 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝖚𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
For now, he was just a worker.
Specific actions depended on the boss’s commands.
Luo Kai began to explain, “When extracting the script, the system won’t assign us roles within the story, so it’s fine to just play it by ear, like during a session.
Underneath a logical framework, the NPCs’ perception can be twisted—they won’t find our presence strange.
And our entry into the story is just to clarify what happened, tie up loose ends at the end, and it’s mostly unnecessary to actually immerse ourselves in the story.”
Xu Shuo nodded thoughtfully.
Just like in the “Green-skin Train,” there was no need to over-involve themselves in the story.
They just made an appearance, then wrapped up the affair by taking out the monster and ending the script.
This situation followed a similar process.
Right, learned something new.
So the two of them stood at the stern without making a move.
At that moment, a man dressed in ancient garb and with white streaks in his hair and a rugged beard, but still robust and imposing, descended from the second level of the cabin near the bow.
Following the old man was a girl of about fifteen, with her hair tied back in a practical style, who also had a spirited air about her.
They must be the officials in charge of the ship.
After coming out and comforting and encouraging the sailors, they invited them into the cabin to rest.
The waters were calm, and they had been busy all afternoon; it was time for a break.
As the sailors left one by one, only the girl remained on deck, observing the ocean surface.
Suddenly, the girl turned her head towards the stern.
And locked eyes with the two men who were just onlookers.
“You’ve been working hard all afternoon, why not go inside to eat something and rest?” the girl came over and asked with concern.
It seems she mistook them for crew members of the ship, and as for their completely different modern attire, it was simply ignored.
With a cigarette still in his mouth, Luo Kai replied, “No need, we’ll stay out here to navigate.”
“Navigate?
Do you mean the pilot?
But wasn’t I the one in charge of leading the way this voyage?”
The girl, puzzled, scratched the back of her head, “And besides, the Daping Hao doesn’t plan on sailing anytime soon.
We need time to repair the ship’s leaks.
What navigation are you talking about?”
Xu Shuo looked at Luo Kai.
“Cough…”
Luo Kai choked on his cigarette.
Because he didn’t know a thing about navigation, he had just used some jargon he had heard to bluff, but in reality, he might not even know what a pilot’s actual job was.
But the girl didn’t dwell on this, her curiosity seemed extremely strong as she stared at the cigarette in Luo Kai’s hand.
Then she asked, “What is that thing?
It looks so interesting, even if it’s a bit choking.
Why would you put such a nostril-burning thing in your mouth?
Did it choke you just now?”
