Charles nodded silently at Linda's explanation and chose not to extend the conversation. After all, there was nothing more to be said; they could only wait.0

The sea's oppressive darkness weighed down on Charles, but he was helpless. He reckoned that even turning to the gods to pray would be futile. If there was no response, he would deceive himself, saying that the prayers were merely consolation for his own peace of mind. 0

If there were a response, however, it would be troublesome.0

Just then, Cook Planck approached Charles with a tray filled with food.0

Charles dipped a piece of bread into the fish stew and ate. As he chewed on his food, he asked, "Does Feuerbach have anyone else in his family besides his three wives?"0

Linda looked at Charles, slightly taken aback....0