Surviving in a Collapsed World, Is Something Wrong?

A long whistle shook the air at the dock.

The seagulls standing in this area flew up into the sky while chirping cutely in sync with the sound of the whistle.

If you absentmindedly stare at the tracks drawn by the birds, a huge building will come into view, with countless windows on the sides and several chimneys on the top floor, like a luxurious and magnificent white city.

But anyone who looks at it carefully will soon discover that it does not stand on solid ground, but on the swaying waves.

"Is this... a boat?"

She looked up at the huge ship under the moonlight, speaking in disbelief, her beautiful ruby ​​eyes wide open, and her long white hair fluttering violently in the sea breeze, just like her mood.

Having said that, such behavior is understandable. The power of the giant ship in front of them is so amazing. In fact, even Jiang Ming opened his eyes wide and stared at the huge ship in front of him, but when he looked at the others, he found that they didn't seem to be surprised. Oh, of course, except for the two village girls Sakura and Rin.

"Are we the only ones who have never seen a passenger ship?"

Jiang Ming smiled helplessly. He knew that in his previous life he didn't have the money or luck to go on a cruise on such a big ship.

"Hehe, this is all thanks to me. If it weren't for me, we would probably still be studying in the academy."

Kiana came to Jiang Ming and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear. After all, if her aunt heard this, she would have to learn two pieces of knowledge even on this passenger ship. Even so, adhering to the principle of not wasting, and the fact that the voucher was just enough for ten people, and with such luck, Theresa had no choice but to agree.

But after thinking about it carefully, Jiang Ming fell into deep thought. Mei, Yuexia and Ying expressed their concern after noticing Jiang Ming's abnormality.

"What's wrong, Ming?"

"Human, what happened?"

"Is it seasickness?"

"Oh no..."

Jiang Ming shook his head and then smiled.

"I was just wondering why Kiana is so lucky."

"Haha, Kiana's luck seems to always be this good."

Mei, who knew Kiana better, spoke first.

"No, I don't just mean luck."

Jiang Ming frowned slightly and looked at the huge passenger ship again.

"A ticket for ten people on a passenger ship, for two days and one night. How come Kiana was so lucky to draw this ticket? And it's for exactly ten people, and the travel time is when we don't have any missions, and it's for two days and one night..."

Jiang Ming shook his head slowly again.

"This time is too fast. It doesn't seem like a normal cruise time on a passenger ship. Instead..."

'It was like it had been arranged long ago, and it was a task that could be quickly resolved.'

Jiang Ming did not say this out loud, because since he was on the passenger ship, he naturally had to have some fun. If Mei and the others knew about this guess, they would definitely be nervous.

"It's not easy to come here, so let's have fun."

Ji Zi, who was wearing casual clothes, put her hand on Jiang Ming's shoulder and spoke generously like a man.

"It's not enjoyment to think about this and that all the time."

"That's right, classmate Jiang Ming."

Fu Hua also seconded the idea.

"You are exhausted physically and mentally, so you should relax. This trip can help you calm your mind and rest peacefully."

The girl's elegant voice is as quiet as a lake in the heart, and her deep blue eyes can calm the mind and make people feel with their heart. She has the demeanor of an immortal, not tainted by the mundane world.

"Haha, thank you for the reminder, squad leader. I am too nervous. I really need to take a good rest."

Jiang Ming thanked him with a smile, but he didn't think so in his heart.

"Since the monitor said so, it seems like something is really going on..."

"Alright, alright. It's a rare opportunity for us to travel by boat, so we'd better get in quickly. After all, if we don't want to talk, we'll suffer. Come on, follow me in."

Theresa, who had the highest status, led everyone to the boarding gate.

Before going in, Jiang Ming glanced at his companions. Kiana couldn't wait to follow Theresa. Yuexia, Mei and Sakura were by his side. Bronya was playing an online game with Rin, and Fu Hua and Himeko were chatting at the end of the team about where to go to rest.

"..."

Rin has Bronya around, so she doesn't have to worry about anything. The same goes for the others. As for Kiana... I hope she won't cause any trouble.

......

"This is number 1, are you ready?"

"Number 2, very smooth."

"Number 3, no problem."

"Number 4, same here."

"..."

"Very good, it's 16: today, don't be careless."

"Ok, I know."

"That being said, we are so well prepared that it is impossible for us to fail, unless this ship is full of Valkyries of Destiny."

"Haha, you're right."

......

"--So."

After completing the boarding procedures and placing the luggage in various cabins, Jiang Ming and others gathered at the lobby intersection of the ship.

There are magnificent lighting fixtures hanging from the high ceiling, beautiful paintings on the walls, exquisite designs on the stair railings, and thick carpets covering the floor. It is just like a high-end hotel. If it weren't for the waves that slowly tilted the hull, one would probably quickly forget that they are on the sea.

Although the cabins are divided into six levels in total, Jiang Ming and his companions' rooms are of the highest level, built extremely luxuriously, and each cabin can accommodate 1 to 2 people.

By the way, the room assignments are: Sakura and Rin, Fu Hua and Himeko, Kiana and Theresa, Yuexia and Bronya, Mei and Jiang Ming.

However, although Kiana yelled at the beginning: "Hey - I drew this ticket, so I should be able to share a room with Mei!"

But he was subdued by Theresa's jumping knife, and reluctantly agreed to the current situation with a sad face.

"Well, now that the luggage has been put in the room, let's just move around freely before dinner."

Theresa said after she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yes, that's true... After all, everyone, especially Kiana, has been eager to explore the ship since a while ago."

Jiang Ming nodded in agreement and said that he was not interested in this aspect. Of course, that was a lie. After all, he was only 17 years old. But as the only boy, he naturally had to behave like an adult.

But it was just as they said, the girls headed by Kiana and Rin had their eyes shining since a while ago.

"But... there seems to be a formal dress requirement at night, so everyone needs to return to their rooms and change clothes before 18:, understand?"

"oh oh!"

"Understood!"

"Bronya, I got it."

Kiana and the others nodded vigorously in response to Theresa. Seeing them like this, Theresa smiled bitterly and shook her head. She wished Kiana could be so motivated in learning, and then she gave them orders.

"Okay, then--disband for now!"

"oh oh!!"

Following Theresa's order, Kiana and the others couldn't wait to run out together. Seeing how anxious they were, Mei hurriedly shouted at their backs.

"Kiana, it's very dangerous, you can't run--"

Kiana and the others' shoulders trembled, and finally they obediently changed to a brisk walk that was very close to running.

"What's the difference..."

Jiang Ming complained in his heart with a wry smile.

"Okay, then I'll go look around. I think there's a bar here. I'd really like to try some of the wine here."

"Jizi, remember to be moderate."

"I know, I know."

Ji Zi waved her hand heroically and followed the map on the ship to the bar.

"Well, I'm a little worried about Rin, so I'll take my leave now."

Sakura nodded slightly and followed Rin to the destination they had decided on from the beginning. Theresa was also worried about Himeko, so she followed them, but the bar staff probably wouldn't let her in...

The others also went to where they wanted to go, leaving only Jiang Ming, Yuexia and Meiyi.

"Okay, let's go walk around."

Jiang Ming turned to look at Meiyi and Yuexia. Meiyi responded with a smile, while Yuexia looked at Jiang Ming with expectant eyes.

"Well... first of all..."

Jiang Ming said as he looked at the map of the ship in his hand.

"Although I want to experience all the places, let's go to the lounge first. Let them rest when they are tired. Especially Himeko, she will definitely be drunk."

"Well, I'll go with you."

Meiyi habitually wrapped her arms around Jiang Ming's right arm, as if she had done this many times before. Jiang Ming took the initiative to hold Yuexia's hand with his free hand to prevent her from getting lost.

"Okay, let's go."

After Jiang Ming finished speaking, he took the two of them for a walk in the boat, but Fu Hua had long disappeared.

.......

"Greetings, Master Fu Hua."

The elegant maid bowed slightly to Fu Hua.

"What's going on, Rita?"

Fu Hua asked after taking the water handed over by Rita.

"Please rest assured, Master Fu Hua, with Master Youlandel and Master Jiang Ming here, nothing will happen."

Rita gave Fu Hua a reassuring look and said.

"I need to know the situation, and...Jiang Ming?"

Fu Hua still seemed worried and doubtful about Rita's trust in Jiang Ming.

"Haha, Lady Youlandel has disguised herself and is lurking on this passenger ship. She will be fine. On the contrary, you, Lady Fuhua, should just have a good rest."

"..."

Fu Hua seemed unable to get an answer so she had to give up, but she still asked the question in her mind.

"Then Jiang Ming..."

"Hehe, Rita believes that Lord Jiang Ming will definitely assist Lord Youlandel, even though we haven't told him anything."

"......Is that so..."

......

"--oh oh!!

As they walked up the short staircase, they were greeted by dazzling light and the smell of sea breeze. Yes, Kiana and the others were heading to the main deck of the huge ship. Looking into the distance, right in front of the ship heading out to sea was an endless horizon, and the sea surface was sparkling under the sunlight.

Kiana leaned over the handrail and jumped down. She could clearly see the water flowing backwards with the splashes. It was hard to feel it just by sitting on the boat. She didn't expect the speed to be so fast.

While Kiana was still on the deck and looking around, a voice came from behind.

"Wow~ Sister, this place is so big——!"

"Rin, be careful, don't bump into anything."

"Rin won't get hit. It's my sister who should be more careful."

Kiana looked in the direction where the voice came from and saw Sakura and Rin standing not far behind her. It seemed that they also came to the main deck to enjoy the scenery in this area.

"Eh? Bronya, you're here too?"

Kiana tilted her head slightly and saw Bronya following behind them.

"I thought you were going to a game hall or something."

"... Stupid Kiana, Bronya just thought that even if she went to the arcade, she could easily get first place in the games, so it's better to come here."

Although Bronya appeared to be doing nothing, her eyes were actually looking at the distant sea. If Jiang Ming were here, he would be able to easily guess what she was thinking at the moment.

"Nuuu! I'm not an idiot. Have you ever seen an idiot who can draw a cruise ship ticket for ten people?"

"You idiot Kiana, you must have exchanged all your intelligence for luck."

The two began to bicker, but it was finally Rin who broke the deadlock.

"Sister Kiana, Sister Bronya, this is a rare opportunity, do you want to take a photo here?"

"Well, that's a good idea!"

"Bronya agrees."

Kiana and Bronya nodded, and Rin smiled proudly, then took out a cell phone and something on a stick from the small bag in her hand. Although she had just arrived in this era not long ago, the child's learning ability was very fast. In addition, when she learned that they were going to go on a ship trip, Rin humbly asked Jiang Ming what to do there, and Jiang Ming's answer was: No matter how many places you go to and how many things you experience, it is not as good as a commemorative photo taken with friends.

So, Rin searched online for how to take a commemorative photo, and it said: If you use a selfie stick, you can take a photo with many friends even without a camera.

"Come on, let's take a photo together with our backs to the horizon."

"Uh-huh!"

"Ok."

Rin and Bronya stood side by side at the front, while Sakura and Kiana stood behind them, watching Rin raise her phone and make a V sign.

"Well, let's shoot, then, eggplant!"

As Rin finished speaking, the phone made a shutter sound. Rin retracted the stick to its original length, operated the phone's screen, and confirmed the photo she had just taken.

"Hey, it's a great shot. Send it to Brother Jiang Ming later. Oh, by the way, I'll send it to you first."

"Yeah, oh, by the way, this is a rare opportunity, I want to take a picture too."

Kiana made a suggestion and handed her phone to Sakura, asking her and Rin to take a photo for her. Sakura and Rin readily agreed, and at Kiana's request...

"Okay, let's go to the front of the deck first. I actually wanted to take pictures at the bow, but it seems that entry is prohibited for security reasons. There is no other way, so let's stay here first."

Rin followed Kiana's instructions and stood at the front part of the deck, and Kiana came behind Rin.

"Next... I will stand here, open my arms to the left and right, and then Sister Kiana, you will hug me from behind, right?"

"Yeah."

After Kiana's somewhat excited affirmation, the two of them posed as instructed, and Sakura pressed the shutter for them.

And at this moment, as if to match this action, a strong wind suddenly blew, and Kiana's long pigtails and Rin's cherry-colored long hair flew backwards.

"Oh, that's good."

Kiana took her phone with both hands.

"Well, speaking of which...what exactly is this position? Does it have any special meaning?"

Curious Rin asked, and Kiana nodded in response.

"Hehe, Jiang Ming and I watched an old movie in the middle of the night. This scene was particularly impressive. Jiang Ming was explaining it to me. To be honest, when he saw this movie, he was more excited than I was."

"I see. What kind of movie is that?"

Ying's curiosity was also aroused. What kind of movie could make Jiang Ming so excited that he would directly explain it?

"Well, it's a movie about a giant ship sinking."

"..."

"..."

"(? ? ?)"

Rin gasped when she heard Kiana's words.

"Don't...don't let people pose in such an unlucky posture!"

"What if the ship really sinks?"

Rin said with a slightly green face, and Kiana waved her hand to show that it was okay.

"Don't worry, this posture won't cause a shipwreck. Besides, the ship in that movie sank after hitting a huge iceberg. How could there be an iceberg here?"

"That's right...that's true."

Lin wiped the non-existent cold sweat from his forehead.

......

lounge.

Jiang Ming couldn't help but smile when he looked at the photos sent by Qiyana.

"What is Titanic..."

To be honest, Jiang Ming was really surprised when he saw this movie on TV. Although the characters had changed, the direction of the plot remained unchanged.

"So......"

Jiang Ming raised his head slightly, looked at the girl in front of him who was wrapped tightly, and said with a smile.

"Lady Yulandel...why are you here?"

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