Using a clean, white handkerchief, Nico covered his nose as he stared disdainfully at the blast site before him. When the sulfuric smoke cleared up, the previously narrow two-meter-wide black hole had been replaced by an opening as large as a house.0

The soft ladder from the Narwhale was gradually lowered into the tunnel, and the crew members lined up, taking turns to descend.0

Aside from the various essential supplies, the turbine team was also carrying a strange airbag made from bloodied flesh. The item was designed to prevent objects in the vicinity from relicfication.0

Just as Nico was about to follow the group, Bandages intercepted him.0

"Is there something you need, First Mate?" Nico asked.0

"Do you… really think… the Captain… is fine...0