"To the south, the Gobi Beach is still incredibly barren, but at least there are signs of human life."
"Truck after truck loaded with railroad ties and steel heads for the forward outposts. The bustling construction scene is truly awe-inspiring."
"All this commotion could draw every damn thing on the surface our way, but we can't afford to care right now."
"We're closing in on the Darkness coordinates. Even though this hellhole has never handed me anything good, I sincerely hope that this exploration can be completed safely, allowing us to bring the Darkness back to the Abyss-Sea."
Charles watched the ink on the paper dry, then snapped the diary shut and walked out of the Captain's Room.
"Second Officer, everything alright?" Entering the cockpit, he addressed Nico, who was daintily holding his little finger aloft.
"No problems. We're not at sea now, so there are far fewer headaches," Nico said, flashing a seductive smile at Helmsman Norden.
