On the fifth day of the voyage, the surrounding temperature had risen considerably again. Irvin Holden's tank top was soaked through with sweat.
If Flora Bloom hadn't been on board, he would have gone shirtless by now. It was just too hot—stiflingly so. A faint smell of sulfur lingered in the air, making him feel a little suffocated with every breath.
After a day of practice, Annelise Locke had finally figured out how to use her tail to stand upright. She could now balance steadily and propel herself forward with her giant snake tail. However, she was still terrified and uneasy about the changes to her body.
When Irvin Holden came out of the wheelhouse, the extreme heat had already drained too much of his stamina. Flora Bloom kept giving him spiritual water to rehydrate and help him recover, which was the only reason he'd lasted this long.
