Alice was steering the exploration ship across the tranquil sea.
Night had fallen, and all around was darkness, with only the sound of waves and water lapping against the ship.
This was a very standard ocean exploration ship, designed specifically for opening new routes.
The incredibly complex operating system existed solely to give the ship a glimmer of hope for survival in these terrifying seas.
Alice skillfully managed the vessel, searching for a section of sea where she could set up a summoning array. Those intricate control devices were nothing special in her eyes.
Suddenly, a wailing and maniacal laughter swept past, as if a ghastly specter from a horror story had descended, accompanied by eerie storms that rocked the entire ship. The alarm systems on board blared frantically, and in an instant, all the safety devices issued warnings, heralding their failure.
