Troubled Water [3][Bonus Chapter]

The members of the Storm Reapers watched intently at what their squad leader was attempting, a gleam of expectation shining in their eyes.

They had been following him for a long time and could tell that he had found something intriguing.

At that moment, the ocean trembled.

Adrian's outstretched hand trembled slightly, the water beneath the ship bubbling violently. A deep rumble echoed from below, like the roar of a waking beast. Then...

BOOM!

A towering column of water erupted from the ocean, spiraling into the sky like a serpent uncoiling. The air turned thick with moisture as the sea itself heeded Adrian's call.

Swoosh!

A figure shot out from the depths, flipping midair before landing lightly on the deck—dripping wet. It was a young teenage girl in radiant white armor, which was soaked with water.