ushernet Chapter 127: The Feeling of Flying
Chapter 127: The Feeling of Flying
In just a few minutes, they approached Fisherman's Wharf. As they neared, Elijah vacated the helm, allowing Sophia to take control.
Instead of heading straight into the dock, Sophia steered towards a nearby fishing boat.
"That's our fishing boat. My brother is on it!" Sophia explained.
The luxurious yacht stood out starkly against the modest fishing boats, drawing the attention of several nearby survivors who peeked out curiously.
"There are quite a few survivors here," Elijah noted, spotting four or five people immediately.
"They're all survivors from around here. With too many zombies on the shore, the sea became a safer refuge. Whether they knew how to sail or not, they all ended up on boats," Sophia said as she carefully maneuvered the yacht closer to her family's fishing boat.
At that moment, a young boy emerged from the fishing boat.
He looked about fifteen or sixteen, still school-aged.
His right leg and left arm were wrapped in white bandages, stained with fresh blood.
He hobbled to the edge of the boat, holding a fishing spear, and eyed the yacht warily.
"Is your brother still school-aged?" Elijah asked.
"He's sixteen. He quit school and didn't want to study, so he joined our parents fishing," Sophia explained before calling out, "Xavier, it's me, your sister!"
Xavier's face lit up with joy. "Sister, did you take back Azure Isle?"
"Wrong, quite the opposite. Your sister has been captured by us!" Elijah stepped out of the cabin and onto the deck, staring at Xavier.
"Who are you? Is my sister okay?" Xavier asked, full of suspicion.
"I warn you, don't bully my sister, or I won't forgive you!" Xavier threatened.
"With your half-injured state?" Elijah chuckled softly, then dipped his spear into the sea.
A wave of cold air flowed from the spear into the water, instantly forming a thin layer of ice.
As the cold air continued, the ice thickened, creating a solid bridge between the yacht and the fishing boat.
"An ice ability user?" Xavier exclaimed, wide-eyed with surprise.
"That's right. Sophia, we're good to go. No need to anchor; let's make this quick!" Elijah called out, masking his exhaustion.
Despite the short distance, freezing that stretch of water had almost drained him.
No more showing off next time!
Sophia emerged, followed by Hannah and Lily.
Seeing his sister unharmed, Xavier breathed a sigh of relief.
However, he couldn't help but stare at the stunning Hannah and the voluptuous Lily.
"Kid, stop staring. They're all my women!" Elijah jumped onto the fishing boat, blocking Xavier's view.
"Alright then, let's head back now!"
Elijah said, carrying the fish and jumping back onto the yacht.
"Elijah, how is Xavier going to get over there?"
Sophia asked, looking at the significant height difference between their fishing boat and the yacht.
Given Xavier's current state, he couldn't jump across on his own.
"Lily!" Elijah called.
"Oh!" Lily understood immediately. She stood behind Xavier, grabbing his arm and his clothes.
"What... what are you doing?" Xavier exclaimed, startled and trying to struggle. But when Lily tightened her grip on his arm, he froze in place.
"You're about to experience the feeling of flying!" Lily said with a sweet smile before tossing him effortlessly onto the yacht.
"Ahhh!" Xavier screamed as he was thrown through the air toward the yacht.
Just as he was about to collide with it, a strong hand grabbed him firmly and set him down on the yacht's deck. Heart pounding, Xavier looked up at Elijah, filled with awe and fear.
"Such... such strength! Isn't he an ice ability user? How is he so strong too?" Xavier thought, bewildered.
Hannah then jumped onto the deck, followed by Sophia, who landed gracefully with Lily's help. Finally, Lily leaped lightly and safely returned to the yacht.
"Alright, let's go home!" Elijah said, smashing his spear onto the ice, causing the frozen sea surface to shatter into pieces.
Sophia started the yacht, slowly steering it away.
Xavier, meanwhile, struggled to his feet, immediately captivated by the yacht's luxurious interior.
As he wandered into the salon on the second floor, he noticed a woman sitting on the sofa.
She was also stunning and, intriguingly, dressed in a cosplay outfit, her legs partially concealed, which drew his attention.
"Your name is Xavier, right?" Elijah asked, having placed the fish securely and now sitting on the sofa, observing Xavier.
"Yes. Are you people from Azure Isle?" Xavier replied, starting to piece things together.
He recalled his sister mentioning going to Azure Isle with Jacob from Fisherman's Wharf.
He knew Jacob well enough to understand that he wouldn't make a trip without expecting some benefit.
Given that his sister had returned with these strangers and not Jacob, and the mention of her being a captive, it was clear that this group had overpowered Jacob's party.
"That's right. Your sister has joined us and asked for our help to treat your injuries. Now, let's take a look at those wounds. Remove the bandages for me," Elijah instructed.
Xavier hesitated, feeling a mixture of gratitude and suspicion.
He knew his sister must have made some significant sacrifice to secure this chance for his treatment.
Reluctantly, he began unwrapping the bandages, exposing his injuries for Elijah to see.