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On the northern reef flats of Kerona Island, Aseros opened its mouth and extended its tongue. Everyone inside stepped out one by one.
Inside Aseros’s mouth was a membranous chamber. When people entered, that membrane would seal shut, isolating them from the surrounding seawater. With each breath cycle, it would open briefly to let fresh air flow in. The space inside was dry, but there were no furnishings. With nothing to sit on, everyone had been forced to make do by sitting on their luggage.
In Pu’er’s memory, this same spot inside Aseros’s father’s mouth had once held tables, chairs, sea charts, and sand tables. Back then, the Allen family had treated Aseros as the flagship of their pirate fleet.
Now, in the exact same position inside the son’s mouth, there was not even a single bench.
After landing, Ms. Jenny turned to face Aseros. “Thank you for your help. The Allen family will always cherish its friendship with you.”
Aseros gave no response. It submerged directly into the sea and vanished from sight.
Once a pet, then a companion, and now a debt repaid. The change in their relationship was about the clearest illustration of the Allen family’s decline.
Several figures appeared on a distant hillside, and moments later, a group of people wearing leather jackets walked over, guns at their waists. Leading them was a middle-aged man with a thick beard.
“Jenny, you’re back. Oh, my dear Eunice, you’ve grown even more beautiful.” The bearded man greeted Jenny and Eunice warmly, but his gaze never left Karon.
“Big Brother, thank you for coming personally to meet us,” Ms. Jenny said.
“Uncle,” Eunice greeted.
“This must be Young Master Karon,” the bearded man said, extending his hand. “Hello, Young Master of...
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