The next morning, at four o'clock, Crowne, Daisy, Evans, and two other men were ready to depart. They boarded a small ship.
Crowne stood at the bow, his sharp gaze fixed on the vast sea ahead. Beside him, Evans held the helm, while Daisy sat at the stern, checking the rear section.
The other two stood guard, alert for anything that might happen.
"We've been searching for hours. Are you sure that monster is still around?" asked one of the two with a doubtful tone.
Crowne did not reply. His eyes remained fixed on the calm, empty ocean. He was certain the monster was still out there, which was why he kept waiting.
At the same time, Daisy leaned over, staring into the clear water beneath the ship. "Could it be that the monster is really gone?" she said softly.
She wasn't only searching for the monster, but also for her missing brother. Somehow, Daisy believed that if she encountered the monster, she would also find her brother's whereabouts.
