Chapter 86

The water rushed past them, sweeping Edward and Poppy through the winding corridors of the Sunken City. They clung to each other, struggling to stay afloat.

"We need to find a way out!" Poppy yelled above the roar.

Edward nodded, his eyes scanning the darkness. "Follow the current!"

The water churned, tossing them through narrow channels and vast underwater caverns. Schools of bioluminescent fish darted past, casting flickering shadows.

Suddenly, the current spat them out into open water. Edward and Poppy broke the surface, gasping for air.

The Moonlit Serenade awaited, its sails billowing in the wind. The crew rushed to pull them aboard.

"Report!" Poppy shouted, water streaming from her hair.

The first mate, Grimjack, saluted. "Malachite's ships closing in, Captain!"

Poppy's eyes narrowed. "Raise the anchor! We'll outrun them!"