Abyss [7]

Ace stared at the floating castle, then back at the poem, narrowing his eyes at the second stanza.

"What kind of castle even floats?"

"In a world where no one flies,

Do they travel by boats?

Hmm... it's worth a try."

"Travel by boats... is that even possible?" Ace murmured, voice low and steady.

How would that even work? Flight was impossible but the clue is a boat?

There must be a method to reach the Palace. A structure like that doesn't simply float by accident. It's not some fairy tale where you scatter magic dust and expect the structure to float.

The more he thought a dull throb, like a hammer tapping the base of his skull.

Ace staggered slightly, grabbing his temple as a piercing jolt shot through his head.

"Tch…"