Charles stared at the letter for a long time before finally folding it and stuffing it back into Bandage's hands.
"I know the situation below is difficult, but the worse it gets, the more careful we must be. If something were to happen to you, our exploration would become even more difficult. You're the first mate of the Narwhal, after all."
Bandage quietly put the letter away. "Captain... do you think... we'll find... the Darkness... again?"
"We will! There's no doubt about it! We've partnered with the Foundation, and they have the means to capture the Darkness. Once we find the boundary, we can definitely bring the Darkness back!"
Charles's words were firm and decisive. As a captain, he had to be resolute and his goals clear. If even he hesitated, the morale of the entire ship would be lost.
After patting Bandage's shoulder, Charles turned to leave. But just then, a shrill steam whistle suddenly echoed from all around.
