Time Travel: Age of Discovery

On the shores of the vast, deep blue South China Sea, Tiger seemed to have traversed the mists of fate and encountered an unexpected ally—a giant South China Sea bear with dazzling fur—after a sudden storm. It was more than just an escape; it was a spiritual rebirth.

The storm subsided, the sky gradually brightened, and Tiger's story was just beginning to echo in everyone's ears.

"Brother Tiger? Tiger, where are you?" Teya's voice, like the first ray of morning sun piercing through the clouds, was gentle yet urgent, gently awakening him from the abyss of memory. Tiger suddenly looked up, surrounded by gazes of concern and expectation, as if he were in a world both familiar and unfamiliar.

With a long sigh, Tiger's face was filled with a complex mix of emotions, like the surging undercurrents on the seabed, unpredictable. He harbored a secret in his heart, a secret that could shake the world, but he didn't know how to open his heart to these friends who trusted him.

Humanity, the term that once brought him endless pain and betrayal, is now closely linked to the name Thea, causing him to fall into deep contradiction and struggle.

Recalling my encounter with Teja, it was an unexpected fate. On that turbulent sea, Teja, a young navy officer with a heart for justice, with his sincerity and courage, transcended the boundaries of race and position, forging an indissoluble bond with the merman Tiger. Their friendship, like the purest coral in the sea, is unassuming yet unyielding.

But that storm, like a merciless rift, tested the limits of their friendship. Tiger, thrust by fate into the abyss of despair, while Thea, likewise, struggled mightily against the storm, striving to save others. At that moment, Tiger's heart was filled with resentment and doubt, as if the entire world was against him. Yet, he also understood that none of this was Thea's fault, but rather the cruelty and injustice of fate.

Looking at Tiger's furrowed brow, Teya's lips curled up into a warm smile, his eyes full of understanding and encouragement.

He spoke slowly, as if uncovering a dusty corner of history: "I know you harbor a grand vision in your heart. It's a challenge to injustice and a longing for freedom. If you are willing, I am willing to be your sword, and together we will declare war on the Celestial Dragons for those oppressed slaves."

Teya's words resonated like thunder in everyone's heart. Especially Tiger, whose eyes flashed with an unprecedented light: the light of hope, the fire of revenge, and a longing for the infinite possibilities of the future. He stared intently at Teya, his eyes revealing not only surprise but also deep gratitude and trust for his dear friend.

At this moment, Teya's determination and courage were like a warm current that warmed Tiger's cold heart.

The tacit understanding and trust between them reached an unprecedented level at this moment. The road ahead might be full of thorns and unknowns, but with Teya by his side, Tiger believed that they could work together to write an immortal legend for those imprisoned souls and for the ocean that longed for freedom.

Under the skyline dyed golden red by the setting sun, Thea Carlos' voice was like a whisper that traveled through time and space, gentle but firm: "From this moment on, let me, in the name of Thea, lead you back to the Fishman Island of your dreams." After he finished speaking, his figure gradually transformed in Tiger's eyes, as if the dawn had just broken, dispelling the long-standing haze and loneliness.

In Tiger's eyes, not only was Thea's outline becoming clearer, but also those brilliant memories reappeared - remembering that on Sirolo Island, the waves gently lapping against the shore, and the encounter between the two was like a clever arrangement of fate. An inadvertent glance at each other was destined to lead to countless spiritual encounters in the future.

Then they meet again in the vastness of the new world, and each encounter is as bright as a star, illuminating his way forward.

"As expected..." Tiger murmured softly, his eyes gleaming with tenderness and determination. He raised his hand and gently stroked the corner of his eye, as if wiping away the hardships and tears of the past. "In this name, I find a sense of belonging. Thea. It is closer to my heart than Carlos."

Seeing this, Teya felt a complex mix of emotions. He strode forward and tightly grasped Tiger's hand. That strength was both an affirmation of the past and a promise for the future. He hesitated, then decided to speak frankly: "Regarding the Navy's conspiracy..."

However, Tiger interrupted him, his smile full of trust and understanding: "Brother Teya, although I don't believe in the world of the navy, I trust you unconditionally." This sentence, like a magic needle, stabilized the shaky boat of trust between the two.

At this moment, it was as if fate had drawn a brushstroke, gently outlining the unbreakable bond between the two people on an unknown scroll.

Turning to the quiet, uninhabited island shore, Long stood tall as a pine tree, watching the warships depart with a mixture of emotions. Bear, his loyal companion, spoke slowly, a hint of doubt and uneasiness beside him: "Isn't it too risky to let them go so easily?"

Long turned around, his deep gaze seeming to see through people's hearts. "How did you feel about your fight with Teya?" Xiong pondered for a moment, and finally said frankly, "His strength is beyond my reach."

Long smiled slightly, a smile that concealed a subtle depth. "Even I can't guarantee victory. Rather than forcing someone to stay, it's better to adapt to the situation and give them trust."

Upon hearing this, Xiong fell into deep thought. He knew that dragons often made decisions with careful consideration. Although he had his doubts, he had no choice but to believe. He began to imagine what kind of extraordinary strength and wisdom the dragon, who even found so elusive, possessed.

"But, if this decision is wrong..." Xiong couldn't help but worry.

Long shook his head slightly, gazing into the distance. The outline of the warship had already merged with the sea and sky. "In this turbulent world, we never have absolute certainty. But remember, the truly strong are those who dare to navigate the unknown, trust their companions, and believe in themselves."

The afterglow of the setting sun cast a golden glow on the figures of the two, as if silently saying: On this course called destiny, every choice is a step towards a more glorious tomorrow.

On that vast, stormy sea, Long slowly removed the cloak that obscured the stars, letting the sea breeze flow freely through his hair, each strand seeming to speak of hidden secrets and determination. His eyes, piercing the fog before him, gazed straight into the unknown distance, as if he could discern the trajectory of the future.