After a brief period of consideration, Charles summoned the Second Officer and first mate to the Captain's Room to discuss countermeasures.
Although the current situation didn't seem immediately dangerous, it was indeed a dilemma. They couldn't guarantee that if they left now, the white sphere wouldn't reappear elsewhere. What if it swallowed the entire Narwhal next time?
The result of their discussion came quickly. The exploration of the white sphere had to continue, this time sending people up. Since the mouse was unharmed, humans should be fine too.
The candidates were soon decided. There were only a few crew members on the Narwhal who could fly, and the final choice fell to the two vampires.
"Pay close attention. Try to make out any details on its surface," Charles instructed Audric.
He nodded. "Don't worry, Captain. I promise to find out what that thing really is."
