[The <Stamina Boost> skill will end in 2 minutes.]
A translucent screen materialized in front of Anon.
“Fuck, we have to find a island or something to stop.” Anon exclaimed, scanning the surroundings for any sign of land or an island.
“What? How do you propose we stop in the middle of the goddamn sea? Have you gone insane ?” Luna asked, her face filled with surprise.
“My skill is going on cooldown soon. Either you come up with a useful idea, or we’ll both end up drowning,” Anon stated firmly.
“But I… I don’t know,” Luna replied, her expression reflecting her confusion.
“Oh, sailor, sailor, lend an ear to my tune. I’ll guide you to a realm where love grants immunity. A paradise beneath, where dreams and desires bloom. Oh, sailor, sailor, surrender to the sea,” a melodious voice suddenly enveloped the entire expanse of the sea. Making the fishes dance in a trance beneath the water.
The voice resonated like silvery waves crashing upon the shore, weaving tales of passion and promising eternity. It was a symphony of enchantment, a sweet melody that captivated sailors, making their hearts skip a beat.
“Oh, shit. Is that what I think it is, Seraphina?” Landon asked, recognizing the song, almost immediately.
“Yes, it’s the song of the sirens. Those creatures are vicious. I wonder how Anon plans on escaping them ?” Seraphina replied as she observed the screen in front of her carefully.
[Mind Control Effects have been Nullified due to the <Cerebraxis> class.]
[Skill <Siren’s Song> has been cancelled out by your higher authority.]
A notification appeared before Anon, eliciting a small smile from him.
“What’s that sound?” Anon inquired even though he knew what
it was.
“Damn it, the sirens have spotted us,” Luna exclaimed, covering her ears with both of her hands.
“Sirens? You mean mermaids and shit, right ?” Anon asked nonchalantly. An expression of curiosity forming on his face.
[Sirens]
In the depths of the mystical seas, where legends intertwine with the whispers of waves, dwell the ethereal beings known as sirens. These enchanting creatures embody a mesmerizing fusion of beauty and danger, their allure unmatched in the realm of fantasy.
Sirens possess an otherworldly elegance, their lithe and graceful forms reminiscent of celestial beings. Adorned with shimmering scales that cascade in iridescent hues, their slender bodies reflect light like precious gemstones. Their skin, porcelain-smooth and lustrous, bears a faint pearlescent sheen, a testament to their origin from the depths of the sea.
However, it is their voices that truly set sirens apart. When they sing, reality itself seems to tremble. Their melodic tones possess an otherworldly power, capable of entrancing even the most steadfast hearts. It is said that their songs weave tales of love, desire, and temptation, drawing unsuspecting souls closer to their embrace, luring them into the depths of the sea.
“Whatever you do, don’t listen to their song. Just keep running forward, or we’ll end up as their dinner tonight,” Luna warned Anon.
“Do they perch on rocks while singing ?” Anon asked with curiosity. 𝒷𝒹𝓸𝓿𝓁.𝒸ℴ𝓶
“What?” Luna questioned, not understanding Anon’s line of thought.
“If they’re constantly singing, it means they’re out of water. And if they’re out of water, they must be sitting on a rock or something to lure us in, right ?” Anon explained.
“Are you mad? Are you actually considering getting closer to them?” Luna asked in disbelief.
“It’s better than drowning,” Anon replied, abruptly changing direction toward the source of the song.
“Oh my God, did Anon just turn toward the direction of the song?” Landon exclaimed, astounded.
“Landon, this kid is crazy. Usually, danger comes to you, but this kid always runs straight into danger. It’s sheer madness,” Seraphina exclaimed, bewildered.
“Sirens are formidable and intelligent creatures. What is he planning to do ? They will kill both of them without waiting another second.” Samantha wondered, taken aback.
“I can’t say what he’ll do next, but i don’t think he will die that easily.” Jake commented, carefully observing Anon.
‘Heh, do you really think that some mere sirens can touch him? A counsellor? They’re nothing but toys in front of Anon. The moment they started singing, their countdown to death began ticking,’ Frank thought, sporting a smirk on his face.
“No, no, no! We’ll die if we go there!” Luna shouted desperately, but her warnings fell on deaf ears as Anon paid no heed and continued running toward the source of the song.
‘Damn it, I think they’ve taken control of his mind. But why isn’t their song affecting me?’ Luna wondered, her gaze fixed on the direction Anon was leading them.
After sprinting for several seconds, a massive rock came to the sight in the middle of the sea.
The rock, resembling the tip of a mountain, had six or seven mermaids perched upon it.
“Anon, this is a terrible idea. Let’s turn back. I can give you a mana potion, and we can swim across the sea,” Luna suggested.
“Nope, I already told you I won’t give you any potion. Now, just be quiet for a moment,” Anon retorted firmly.
[30 seconds remaining until the Stamina Boost skill goes on cooldown]
Anon increased his speed, closing the distance between himself and the singing sirens.
“The human has arrived, sister,” one of the sirens informed the one seated atop the rock.
“Let them rest on the rock, then slowly crush their minds. I don’t want them to be afraid; frightened prey tastes awful,” the Siren Queen commanded.
“As you wish, sister,” the other siren replied, descending while the queen siren resumed her song.
[10 seconds remaining until the Stamina Boost skill goes on cooldown]
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Thud
Anon landed on the rock just as his skill went on cooldown.
[The Stamina Boost skill will be ready to use again in 4 minutes and 59 seconds]
“Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, Anon has ventured into the sirens’ domain. What lies ahead? Will he survive and continue the race? Will Luna remain unharmed? Will they escape or succumb to becoming the sirens’ dinner?” Landon’s voice resonated, building anticipation and suspense.