Chapter 255: Danger Approaches Again, the Killer Whale Retreats!

Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Danger Approaches Again, the Killer Whale Retreats!

As an Ocean Dominator, the Tiger Whale Clan had always been the ones chasing away other marine life. However, a strange atmosphere now permeated the sea surface. It felt like the calm before a storm, leaving everyone on edge.

"Liang He, the Killer Whales around the Sea Ship seem to be acting strange. You’d better go take a look!" Lick suddenly pointed out the window, drawing her attention.

Following his gaze, Liang He noticed the Tiger Whale Clan leaping continuously above the water, their behavior highly abnormal.

"I’ll go see what’s going on. Keep an eye out for any updates from Leila and call me if anything happens," she instructed.

One crisis had barely settled before another arose. Liang He could only focus on the immediate problem at hand. President Lucas, worried about her safety, wanted to follow her to the deck but was stopped by Lick.

"President, your body can’t handle it. Let me go with her instead," Lick offered.

The abnormal movements of the Killer Whales caused the Sea Ship to sway unsteadily again. President Lucas was indeed struggling to adapt to the motion, so he nodded and agreed to Lick’s suggestion. "Alright, make sure you keep a close eye on Liang He. Don’t let anything happen to her."

"Don’t worry!"

With President Lucas’s permission, Lick quickly caught up with Liang He as she headed for the deck. By the time they arrived, the commotion caused by the Killer Whales had grown even more intense.

"I’ll go find the Tiger Whale Mother," Liang He said. "Go notify the other sailors and tell them to stay alert to our surroundings at all times."

Compared to the other Killer Whales, the easiest to communicate with was naturally the Tiger Whale Mother, since her Little Tiger Whale was currently under Liang He’s care. Liang He immediately sought her out to ask why the Tiger Whale Clan was acting so strangely.

"YING AH! YING AH!"

The cries conveyed a clear message of imminent threat and danger. Liang He couldn’t think of anything else besides humans that an Ocean Dominator would consider a danger. But if it were humans, the Killer Whales should have chosen to retreat immediately instead of circling the Sea Ship.

"Is it humans?" Liang He asked, trying to confirm the nature of the dangerous creatures with the Tiger Whale Mother.

"YING... YING AH!"

The whale’s response indicated that it wasn’t entirely just humans.

"Not just humans, is that what you mean?" The situation was critical, and the Tiger Whale Mother’s expressions were somewhat ambiguous, so Liang He could only try her best to understand.

"YING AH!"

It seemed she had guessed correctly. If it wasn’t just humans, there had to be some other entity or creature. She wondered what it could be. Could it be...

"Liang He! This is bad! A pack of Fierce Beasts is heading in our direction!"

A sudden exclamation confirmed her suspicions. It really was Fierce Beasts! Humans and Fierce Beasts... It was no wonder the Tiger Whale Clan felt threatened and in danger.

"Liang He! Hurry, let’s get back to the main control room first!" Lick grabbed her wrist, trying to pull her away from the exposed and unprotected deck.

But the Little Tiger Whale was still on the deck receiving treatment. How could she just leave it here to face danger alone? Besides, the Tiger Whale Clan probably hadn’t left yet because of the Little Tiger Whale. Above all, they were waiting for their leader to return.

"Don’t worry about me. Go protect President Lucas and the others!" Liang He shook him off and rushed to the Little Tiger Whale’s side. After taking the antidote, the calf was recovering its strength in a deep sleep. Now was not a good time to release it back into the sea.

"No! I promised the President that I would keep you safe!"

As the enemies drew closer, the Tiger Whale Clan caused an even greater commotion. The Sea Ship began to sway violently. Lick, who was trying to drag Liang He away, could barely stand steady.

"The best way you can protect me right now is by not getting in my way!" Liang He rarely spoke so harshly, but Lick’s insistence was genuinely hindering her movements. She grabbed him and shoved him toward the cabin, then began directing everyone to evacuate.

"I’ll lead the Killer Whales to open up a breach. You all need to steer the Sea Ship out of this sea area immediately!" Judging from when the Killer Whales first started acting strangely, the enemies and Fierce Beasts should still be some distance away. There was plenty of time for Goring and the others to evacuate.

"No!" Having received the news, Goring rushed onto the deck as well. "Leila and the others haven’t returned yet. We have to wait for them here!"

When they formulated their plan earlier, they had prepared for two scenarios. If Grandma Tiger Whale could smoothly bring everyone back safely after hearing the Tiger Whale Clan’s call, that would naturally be ideal. However, in case of an emergency, the connection between the Sea Ship and the submarine would become the only hope for Leila and her team to survive.

"I just confirmed with the Killer Whales. Besides the Fierce Beasts, the Rebel Army has also sent people. Are you sure you want to stay here?" Liang He informed Goring of her analysis. Regardless, he was currently the acting director of the Skalan Star Reserve; he had the right to know the truth and make the call.

"I understand! But if I retreat at the first sign of danger with no regard for the safety of others, how am I fit to be the director?!" Goring knew exactly what the Rebel Army and the Fierce Beasts meant, having personally participated in the Greenfield Star incident. Yet, he couldn’t just abandon Ao Ke, Leila, and the others. The Federation Army soldiers Leila had left behind undoubtedly felt the same way.

"The Federation Army on the Sea Ship has already made emergency contact with the Federation Headquarters. They came equipped with warships this time—we aren’t afraid of the Rebel Army!"

Fortunately, as a Federal Colonel, and due to the unique nature of the Mysterious Sea Area, Leila had traveled to the Skalan Star aboard a warship with the Federation Army. It was just that things had been relatively safe lately, and it wasn’t convenient for the warship to hover above the Sea Ship for extended periods, so it was currently parked at a nearby island.

"Alright! Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t stop you. But I need to evacuate the Killer Whales first!" If a battle broke out between warships, the Killer Whales could easily suffer collateral damage, so Liang He had to make them leave. The Rebel Army’s target wouldn’t be the Tiger Whale Clan anyway; there was no need for the marine creatures to get caught in the crossfire.

"Help me lower the Little Tiger Whale, along with its boat, into the water!"

If they didn’t lower the calf, the Tiger Whale Mother would absolutely refuse to leave. The antidote had already been administered anyway, so even if issues arose, they wouldn’t be life-threatening. The Tiger Whale Mother had managed to carry the Little Tiger Whale on her back until Liang He arrived before, and she could do it again now.

"YING AH! YING AH!"

The moment she saw the Little Tiger Whale, the Tiger Whale Mother immediately approached. Liang He seized the opportunity to tell them to leave the sea area at once.

"Listen to me! You must leave, or both the Little Tiger Whale and Grandma Tiger Whale will be in danger! Do you understand?!"

Due to the emergency, Liang He didn’t have time for gentle coaxing and could only issue a stern command. Fortunately, the Tiger Whale Clan possessed very high intelligence. Not only could they understand her words, but they also grasped her intentions.

"YING... YING AH!"

Before leaving, Grandma Tiger Whale had specifically instructed them to listen to this human if they ever found themselves unsure of what to do. Thus, upon hearing Liang He’s order, they hesitated no longer. Carrying the Little Tiger Whale on their backs, they quickly disappeared from the sea surface.

"I promise to reunite you," Liang He murmured, her gaze resolute as she watched their retreating figures.

Just as the Killer Whales evacuated, the Rebel Army and the Fierce Beasts swiftly arrived around the Sea Ship.

"SCREECH!"

"AWOO!"

Sensing the disturbance, Cedriel and Lanton found Liang He at the first opportunity and shielded her protectively.