We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 284 The False Ocean, the Diamond Star in History

For an instant.

Countless chaotic lights and shadows flashed before Xia En's eyes.

There were towering, pale icebergs standing on the sea, people standing on the edge of the deck with terrified expressions, and giant waves constantly crashing in, with seawater pouring in...

It's not just the visuals.

Xia En could vaguely hear angry roars, violent collisions, and the screams and shouts of countless men and women mixed together.

And at the end of these sights and sounds, there was an incredibly dazzling white light.

It all happened so fast.

Before Xia En could even ponder the meaning of these images and sounds, they had already been stripped from his perception.

Gradually, the white light in Xia En's eyes receded like the tide.

What appeared before him was an unfamiliar cabin.

In the dim light, one can see exquisite tapestries hanging on the walls, shelves displaying numerous decorative items, and a large, luxurious bed.

This appears to be a cabin used for accommodation.

The layout is very similar to some rooms on the Black Swan.

However, the furnishings in this cabin are relatively old-fashioned, giving it a retro feel from a previous era.

Among them are many jewelry pieces made of gemstones and gold, which are obviously very valuable and exude an air of luxury.

It resembles the room of a nobleman or merchant.

"here it is……"

Xia En raised an eyebrow, feeling a sense of unease.

One second ago, he was clearly still at the bow of the Diamond Star when he suddenly crashed into the hull of that ghost ship.

How did I end up in this completely unfamiliar place in the next second?
Xia En looked down and was even more surprised.

His clothes had changed from his usual captain's uniform to a set of exquisitely crafted and luxurious attire, also in an expensive aristocratic style.

Xia En looked at the mirror on the wall again.

In the mirror stood a handsome, upright young nobleman.

His appearance had not changed, but the magnificent attire made him look even more dashing, with almost no flaws.

With Xia En's current strength, almost no one could change him into such clothes when he wasn't paying attention.

Shane quickly came up with another, more reasonable explanation—

During the collision of the two Diamond Starships, he seemed to have entered another space different from reality.

It also replaced the identity of someone here.

This situation is somewhat similar to the state of playing John Smith during the fourth-order advancement ceremony.

However, the two are also distinctly different.

Where is this space?
What role is he playing now?
Instead of delving into these questions, Xia En quickly scanned the room for a search.

He hadn't forgotten that Joey had been on the Diamond Star before!

This means that she most likely also stumbled into this mysterious and peculiar space.

Not long after.

Xia En's gaze fell on the large bed in the center of the room.

Only then did he notice a barely noticeable bulge in the soft, smooth blanket.

Shaun tentatively called out, "Joey?"

"Captain?"

A muffled, slightly nervous voice came from under the covers, but Xia En recognized it all too well, which made him smile: "It's me."

Immediately, the blanket on the bed was yanked off.

However, what Xia En didn't expect was that Joey was only wearing a very thin undergarment.

The mere act of lifting the blanket revealed a large expanse of cleavage, a truly breathtaking sight.

At this point, Shane had to admit...

Joey has definitely grown up.

That tomboyish girl is gone forever.

If Joey were to dress up as a man now, Shane would probably recognize her at a glance.

"Woo!"

After making this move, Joey seemed to realize her current state and couldn't help but let out a shy, animal-like cry.

She quickly wrapped the blanket around herself, leaving only her small white head sticking out, looking like a large caterpillar.

"Captain, what's going on?"

To ease the awkwardness and shyness, Joey changed the subject, asking, "Where are we?"

She was also very curious about her surroundings.

What about the Diamond Princess?

What about that ghost ship shrouded in mist?

Shaun composed himself and pondered, "If I'm not mistaken, we should be on the Diamond Star right now."

"what?"

Joey's eyes widened in surprise: "You mean, that ghost ship?"

"But how come there's such a new room on that ship?"

The Diamond Star in the Misty Seas has been sailing alone at sea for over a thousand years.

Logically speaking, most of the things on it should be decaying, but the floors, walls, and various decorations in the room are all excessively new.

Shane could even smell the freshness of the newly built structure coming from the wooden planks.

This is particularly unusual.

However, the Diamond Star itself, being a ghost ship, is actually the biggest anomaly!

Shaun speculated, "I suspect that the Diamond Star we are on might be in a special state."

"It might not even be located in the real world."

"As for why you and I are here in this state."

"It's probably because we're playing the role of a married couple in this unusual space."

At this moment, Xia En also noticed that there were not only men's personal items in the bedroom, but also a lot of traces belonging to women.

For example, long skirts and stockings scattered on the floor.

For example, the cosmetics on the shelf.

These traces suggest that the two people who originally lived in this room were, if not husband and wife, at least lovers.

"couple……"

Upon hearing Shane's guess, Joey's focus clearly shifted a bit.

Her little face was flushed, and she wrapped the blanket around herself even tighter, her little head seemingly lost in thought.

Shane continued, "This is just my guess."

"To verify this, we have to go out and take a look."

Joey nodded her little head: "Mmm, but I need to change my clothes first..."

"Yes."

Xia En opened the wardrobe beside her, picked out a set of clothes, and placed them on the bedside.

Then, considerately, he pushed open a small door inside the room—this was the washroom connected to the bedroom.

On a ship, having a bedroom with a private bathroom is considered quite a luxury.

This also suggests that the original owner of this room was an extraordinary person.

After waiting a moment in the bathroom, Joey's somewhat shy voice came from outside the door.

"Captain, I'm all set."

When Xia En opened the door, he was slightly taken aback.

The clothes that can be placed in the wardrobe in this room are mostly gorgeous and elaborate aristocratic garments.

The purplish-black dress Joey was wearing was no exception. It had a strong courtly feel and was exceptionally opulent.

This is quite different from the girl's usual simple and pure style of dressing, giving her a sense of girlish innocence while also possessing a touch of mature charm.

Her long, silvery-white hair cascaded down like mercury, while her crimson pupils added to her mysterious aura and texture.

Xia En hadn't expected that Joey, who had suddenly changed her style, would be so stunning.

Even he was momentarily lost in thought.

"Captain?"

Joey asked shyly, "Does it look good?"

"Well, it looks good."

Xia En said frankly, "It suits you very well."

"It seems I should buy you a few more outfits in different styles."

Hearing such a straightforward compliment, Joey's pretty face turned even redder, and she was secretly delighted.

Just as the room fell into a brief silence.

dong dong!

Two polite knocks came from outside the door.

Xia En's expression immediately turned serious, and he looked warily towards the door.

He hadn't forgotten the strange situation he found himself in.

In this strange space, who knows whether the beings we encounter are living people or some kind of mimicry monster?

Xia En tentatively replied, "Who?"

"Mr. Shane, breakfast is ready."

The voice outside the door was very respectful: "Should I bring it in for you, or would you like to enjoy it in the dining room yourself?"

Mr. Shane?

Does he know my name?
Could it be that this space extracted a portion of my memories?

—Shane had heard that there was a kind of incredibly realistic illusion in the Seven Seas. This illusion combined with the memories of the person being targeted, so it appeared flawless and extremely difficult to distinguish from the real thing.

The current situation is somewhat similar.

With mixed feelings, Xia En replied, "I'll go to the restaurant myself."

"Yes, then I won't disturb you and your wife any longer."

After saying that, the sounds outside the door gradually faded away.

"Captain?"

Joey also realized the seriousness of the situation, put aside his ulterior motives, and asked seriously.

"Now how to do?"

Xia En had thought it through clearly: "No matter what, we can't hide here forever. We have to see the world outside this door."

"However, once we're out, please don't use the title 'Captain' anymore. Just call me Shane, or Mr. Shane."

"Moreover, we are playing the role of a married couple, so it's best not to give ourselves away."

Joey nodded emphatically: "Yes! The ship... Mr. Shane!"

After getting ready, Shane pushed open the wooden door in front of him.

squeak-

As the wooden door was pushed open, bright sunlight streamed down, illuminating Xia En and the other person's eyes.

Xia En squinted slightly. After spending two days in the Misty Sea, even the sunlight felt a bit too bright.

Wait... does this also mean they're not currently in the [Misty Sea]?
Xia En looked up.

The sky was a clear, deep blue, and there was hardly any thick, oppressive white fog or even a few clouds in sight.

It looks like a huge sapphire.

Beneath the blue sky lies the vast and boundless ocean.

The morning sun casts ripples on the sea like tiny gold foil.

To be honest, the scene is beautiful and makes one appreciate it.

But for some reason, Xia En felt that something was wrong.

Both the sea and the sky exude a sense of emptiness.

If I had to put it into words, they felt to Shane like a giant backdrop.

It seems so real and beautiful, yet it can never be touched, because...

Their essence is that they are fake and counterfeit!
"Mr. Shane..."

Joey took Shane's arm and whispered, "This sea has no soul..."

Joey possesses a portion of the Storm Goddess's authority, and is naturally able to sense and control the power of the sea.

Her words undoubtedly confirmed Xia En's guess.

In this space, perhaps only the Diamond Star is real.

This discovery immediately dispelled Shane's idea of ​​taking Joey into the sea to escape.

No one knows what lies at the edge of this false sea.

If one gets lost at sea, they might lose all chance to escape this place.

After observing the environment outside the ship, Shane turned his gaze to the corridor beside him and the deck below.

The cabin where he and Joey were located was on the upper deck of the ship.

From this angle, one can naturally see several sparse figures on the deck.

They appeared to be waiters or sailors on the ship, washing the deck and starting some preparations.

In the corridor, several men and women dressed in aristocratic attire walked leisurely toward the restaurant.

Among them, a young man wearing a top hat noticed Xia En and his companion, and nodded with a smile.

"Good day, Mr. Shane, Ms. Joey."

Joey's body stiffened slightly, and he seemed to want to make a move.

In her view, the large ship was eerie in every way.

The people on these ships were of unknown fate, and they might turn into monsters and pounce on them at any moment.

Xia En gently squeezed her hand, signaling her to relax, while responding without changing her expression.

"Good day."

In his perception, these passersby were all alive and posed no danger.

Taking action rashly might trigger some kind of unexpected change.

"Mr. Shane, you and your husband have such a wonderful relationship. Are you here on your honeymoon?"

The young man in the top hat smiled and said, "I won't bother you any longer."

Have a pleasant trip.

A trip? A honeymoon?
Xia En was filled with doubts.

Wasn't the Diamond Star built as Noah's Ark to escape the Great Flood?

The other passengers all seemed to be enjoying a vacation.
Xia En thought for a moment, then found a waiter nearby and asked.

"Where is this ship's final destination?"

The waiter looked at Xia En with a very strange expression, but still honestly said, "Of course it's Qingfeng Harbor in the Great Yan Kingdom."

"Diamond Star performed exceptionally well during this trial voyage, visiting several kingdoms without encountering any problems."

"Of course we need to get back to Light Breeze Harbor as soon as possible for final assembly and testing."

"Trial voyage..."

Upon hearing this term, Shane suddenly understood many things.

Clearly, after the Diamond Star was built, it would have to undergo several trials before it could be considered a true "Noah's Ark".

Before that, it functioned like an ordinary ship, transporting goods and tourists.

The waiter's words also imply that this space exists in a time before the Great Flood!
Could it be that Xia En has returned to the past once again?
(End of this chapter)