Charles knew he didn't have the luxury of time and swiftly recounted the peculiar events he had encountered0

"There's something amiss about these waters. Some unknown entity in the sea has the ability to teleport their target over short distances."0

"Captain, do you think it might be those sea otters? Perhaps their shell knocking is not merely to crack it open but is actually some form of ritual?" Feuerbach suggested.0

Charles's brows furrowed as he reflected on his interactions with the sea otters. Although it remained a possibility, as of now, there was no way to confirm it.0

He turned toward the surrounding waters and spotted only seaweed and lotus pads. There were no signs of any sea otters or giant toads from before.0

After pondering for a brief moment, Charles resolved himself to enter the waters to continue...0