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Chapter 1 - THE SEA VIOLATED ME

"AAAHHHHH, YES. JUST LIKE THAT." She moaned crazily while taking his Iron Rod inside her. "HARDER. DO IT EVEN HARDER." She screamed her lungs out as his rod thrusts deeper and deeper inside her.

Ahh…you must be confused. Let me clear all your doubts in an instant. Hi, I am Leon Alexander Longwood. I am 24 years old. To understand what's going on here, right now. Let's go back in time a little.

2 weeks ago – 

A Small Cruise could be seen on a harbor, docked nearby. On it, stood a tall guy. It was Leon. He was around six feet tall, with a lean and athletic build. He was not heavily muscular, but his body looked quite strong and agile. He had dark brown hair that often fell slightly messy across his forehead which was left unstyled along with a sharp jawline that gave his face a firm outline. His eyes were steel gray of color, carrying a steady and observant look. His skin was slightly tanned due to the hot exposure to sun. Most people remembered the same thing about him: his calm expression that rarely changed even under pressure and carefree nature.

Leon arrived an hour before boarding. The ship stood above the water, docked like a floating hotel. There were white steel walls that were several decks high and long lines of windows reflecting the morning sun. Workers were loading luggage carts one after another.

The cruise was set to leave from Harbor on a clear morning in early June. The passengers gathered near the boarding ramp. Some were taking photos while others laughed and pointed at the ocean. A band of musicians played near the terminal entrance. The music echoed over the water. Leon simply stood quietly near the railing and watched everything. He liked observing people. A family of five argued over boarding passes. A young couple filmed a short video near the gangway. A man in a bright shirt tried to convince his wife to try the onboard casino. Leon smiled, "Thank goodness, I booked it 3 weeks ago." he said. 

A crew member moved passengers forward. "Boarding group B." Leon picked up his small duffel bag and joined that line. The ramp was making a creaking sound softly as people walked onto the ship. At the top of it stood a tall crewman in a white uniform. "Welcome aboard," he said. Leon nodded once and stepped onto the deck. The atmosphere changed immediately. Music played through speakers. Staff members guided guests toward elevators and cabins. Waiters served the guests with beverages and light snacks. 

The ship had a faint smell of polished wood and salty air. Leon walked slowly along the side of the deck. Below him the harbor water moved in a rippling motion due to waves. He stopped at the railing and rested his arms on the metal bar. A deep horn sounded across the harbor. Passengers turned toward the sound. Thick ropes were released from the dock. The ship began to move. Slowly at first, then steadily forward.

It was a sign that the cruise had begun. The afternoon passed quietly. Leon went on to explore the ship. The liner held more than two thousand passengers. It had three swimming pools, two theaters, and a long dining hall filled with glass chandeliers.The original plan was for a straightforward, brief ocean cruise, just a few days of complete escape. It was meant to be a break from work, noise, and all responsibilities. Hours passed as the ship sailed further into the ocean. By late afternoon the land was no longer in sight, leaving nothing but endless water in every direction. 

As evening approached, the sky changed into deep shades of orange and crimson before gradually darkening into the night sky. The first stars began to appear above the ocean while the deck lights flickered on across the ship. Leon stood once again near the railing, watching the dark waves beneath the ship as the wind brushed lightly against his face. The ocean looked calm, yet something about it felt strangely unsettling. The water seemed still in a way that felt unnatural. Leon scanned the horizon carefully.

BOOM

The peaceful night shattered without a warning. The entire ship moved violently beneath his feet. A powerful tremor ran through the vessel as a deep metallic grinding sound came from somewhere below the decks.

"What was that?"

"Did we hit something?"

"Is everyone safe?"

Before anyone could answer, the ship shook again, this time far more violently. Red emergency lights flickered along the walls as alarm sirens suddenly rang throughout the vessel. 

Leon gripped the railing and looked down toward the water. The ocean water beneath the ship was moving. The water had begun to rotate in a massive spiral beneath the hull. Waves twisted inward as the sea itself seemed to collapse toward a widening center. The swirling current grew stronger by the second, forming a massive vortex beneath the enormous cruise liner.

A whirlpool. Passengers screamed as the realization spread across the deck. The ship tilted sharply as the powerful current dragged against its massive weight. Chairs and tables slid across the floor while loose objects clattered violently against the railings. Another wave slammed against the side of the ship, sending freezing seawater crashing across the deck.

The whirlpool continued expanding. The ocean itself seemed to be pulling the entire ship toward the center. Crew members shouted instructions while passengers rushed desperately toward lifeboats, but the deck had begun tilting too steeply for anyone to move safely. Panic erupted everywhere as the once luxurious cruise liner transformed into a scene of chaos.Another massive wave crashed across the deck.

Leon struggled to keep his footing as the ship lurched violently beneath him. The enormous vessel groaned under the crushing pressure of the swirling ocean. Somewhere deep within the hull, metal snapped with a deafening crack as sections of the ship began to break apart.

The vortex dragged the ship closer. The once steady deck suddenly dropped beneath Leon's feet as the ship tilted toward the center of the whirlpool. People screamed as the enormous vessel slid helplessly toward the swirling abyss.

Then another colossal wave struck the deck. The impact knocked Leon off balance. His hands slipped from the railing. For a brief moment he felt completely weightless.Then the freezing ocean swallowed him.

The shock of the icy water stole the breath from his lungs as he plunged into the dark waves. Leon struggled instinctively, kicking toward the surface while violent currents dragged at his body. The ocean roared around him like a living storm as the massive whirlpool pulled everything downward.

Above him, the enormous cruise liner tilted into the center of the vortex. Sections of the hull cracked open while towering waves crashed against the collapsing structure. The once magnificent ship twisted helplessly under the crushing force of the ocean before disappearing into the swirling darkness.

Leon fought desperately to swim upward, but the current dragged him deeper. The water spun around him with terrifying strength, pulling him into the chaos beneath the surface. His limbs grew heavy as exhaustion and cold slowly drained his strength.

The last thing he saw was the faint outline of the collapsing ship above him.

Then everything went black.

Warm sunlight eventually touched his face as consciousness slowly returned. Leon opened his eyes weakly and stared up at a cloudless blue sky. The sound of gentle waves reached his ears while grains of sand pressed against his cheek. For several moments he remained still, struggling to understand where he was.

He pushed himself upright slowly, his entire body aching with exhaustion. His clothes were soaked and stiff with dried salt while his muscles trembled from the strain of surviving the ocean. As his vision cleared, Leon realized he was lying on a quiet beach.

The shoreline stretched endlessly in both directions.

No survivors.

No wreckage.

Just golden sand meeting the calm blue ocean.

Leon stood carefully and began walking along the shoreline, searching for anything useful. For nearly an hour he scanned the beach, hoping to find debris from the ship or signs that someone else had survived the disaster. Aside from scattered driftwood and small fragments of broken material, the ocean had returned almost nothing.

Eventually he stopped walking and looked toward the dense jungle rising behind the beach. Strange animal calls echoed from deep within the forest while towering trees formed a thick green wall of vegetation. If he wanted to survive, he would need to find fresh water and shelter soon.

Leon took a slow breath and forced his thoughts to remain calm.

Just as he prepared to move toward the jungle, a faint sound rang clearly in his ears.

[Ding]

Leon froze as a glowing blue screen suddenly appeared in front of his eyes. Lines of light formed a translucent interface floating silently in the air before him. Words slowly appeared across the display.

[Island Overlord System Activated]

A panel appeared in thin air. 

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