"July 2nd, Year 8 of the time traveling.

Exploring the island proved to be more difficult than I imagined. I thought that an uncharted place would at most have some powerful monsters, but yesterday’s events taught me a lesson.

The dangers of the island are not just tangible but also unimaginably bizarre. I never would have thought that there could be creatures that alter human memories.

But I won’t give up. No matter how difficult it is, I will see the sun again.

Fortunately, I’m not alone on this journey home——"

Just as Charles was about to continue writing, a small, pale, and soft foot landed on his back.

“I’ve told you not to disturb me when I’m writing in my diary,” Charles said matter-of-factly as he moved the foot away.

“Hmph, back in school during summer vacation, you copied my diary entries. Now that you’re in this crappy place, you’ve become diligent and scholarly?”

Charles turned around and looked helplessly at the woman lying on the bed.

It was Anna, the ship’s doctor. Her curvaceous figure was extremely visually striking as she lay on the bed, and her mature charm could ignite endless fantasies in a man.

But Charles was already used to this. “What do you want now?”

At Charles’ question, Anna’s smile grew brighter. She pulled at her right shoulder, causing the silk strap to dangle diagonally, and her left hand slowly slid up her pale, jade-like thigh.

“Come on~ Enjoy life~ We have~ plenty of time~~”

Looking at his former partner, Charles couldn’t help but smile bitterly. “Can’t you let me rest? We just escaped the island, and I’ve been running for so long. Aren’t you tired?”

Anna’s face instantly lengthened, and she lightly kicked Charles with her foot, complaining in a resentful tone, “When we first came here, you couldn’t wait to pull me into the room every chance you got. What’s wrong? Are you getting the seven-year itch? Now you’re starting to dislike me? You jerk!”

Charles sighed softly and went over to hug her, patting her gently. “Jia Jia, be understanding. There’s no such thing as a field that can’t be plowed, only a cow that can be worked to death.”

“If you don’t deliver the ‘public grain’ today, don’t expect to touch me this month!”

As Anna complained, the oil lamp in the room slowly went out.

The diary on the table, under the force of inertia, slowly flipped over, revealing the entry from the previous day.

“They have companions, but what about me? Why was I the only one who came here? It’s really lonely being alone. I wish I had a companion.”

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The next morning, as soon as Charles woke up, he naturally leaned in to kiss Anna’s smooth cheek. “I’m going to take the helm.”

Anna, without opening her eyes, impatiently pushed Charles’ face away. “Go away, don’t kiss me if you haven’t shaved. You’re too prickly.”

Charles smiled inwardly and gave her another quick peck on the face before getting up and getting dressed.

When the energetic Charles arrived at the cockpit, he saw Bandage meticulously steering the ship.

He patted him on the shoulder. “How’s it going? No abnormalities?”

After having been through life and death together, Charles had completely let down his guard against Bandage. If it weren’t for Bandage escaping from that strange tree, he might not have been able to find the others.

He looked mysterious, but at least he didn’t seem to have any ill intentions.

“None…” Bandage had no reaction to Charles’ friendly gesture.

“Alright, go get some sleep. I’ll take over,” Charles said as he took the helm.

Bandage, as usual, calmly performed a Fotan religious gesture towards Charles before leaving the cockpit.

Charles steered the ship with a good mood, despite the complete darkness outside offering no scenery. He felt a rare sense of happiness and ease that he hadn’t experienced in a long time.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Dip, with a pout, stormed in, clearly upset.

“Captain! That guy Walt is not fit for the ship! I propose we kick him off! He was in charge of the rats, and now they’re gone.”

“It’s just a bunch of rats. Is it worth arguing with a companion over this? Maybe they ran off on their own,” Charles said, feeling a headache coming on. As the captain, he had to deal with the crew’s conflicts as well.

“Impossible! I’ve looked everywhere. The rats couldn’t have jumped overboard!”

At that moment, the sailor named Walt also rushed in, excitedly defending himself to Charles, insisting that the rats had indeed suddenly disappeared, and it wasn’t his fault.

The two surrounded Charles, arguing loudly, until Charles finally produced the reward for this voyage to divert their attention.

Charles thought the matter was settled, but unfortunately, something else happened——this time involving a person.

“Captain, Walt is missing!”

Hearing this from his boatswain, Charles, at the helm, furrowed his brows. A crew member wasn’t a rat; the ship was only so big. How could someone disappear without a trace?

Charles ordered all crew members to search for the missing sailor, but despite turning the Rat upside down, they couldn’t find him.

The joy and relaxation from completing the mission were gone. During the six o’clock meal that day, a shadow fell over everyone’s faces, and they ate their food without tasting it.

Seeing the expressions of his crew, Charles knew he had to come up with a plan as the captain. If the sailor had been dragged into the sea by something from the ocean, that would be the best-case scenario. But he feared this was just the beginning, and more crew members would disappear.

“From now on, everyone must move in pairs, even when using the restroom. And everyone must carry their firearms at all times.”

“Yes, Captain.”

“Aye, Captain.”

Charles, with a serious expression, face downwards ate his food. At that moment, a pale hand reached over and gently patted his arm.

A gentle female voice sounded in his ear. “Don’t worry, we’ve been through so much together. We’ll be fine this time too.”

Charles’ anxious mood eased slightly, and he managed a forced smile for Anna sitting beside him. “Don’t try to comfort me. This is a minor issue. You shouldn’t wander around either. Remember to stay close to me at all times.”

“No problem, just don’t get annoyed with me.” Anna wiped her right index finger across Charles’ face and then stuck the finger with breadcrumbs into her mouth.

After eating a few more bites, Charles noticed Anna resting her chin in her hand, gazing intently at him.

“Why aren’t you eating?”

“I just had some snacks. I’m not hungry at all.”

“What snacks are there on the ship? Are you dieting again? You’re not fat. It’s not good for your health to starve yourself.”

“Alright, alright, take care of your own business, Captain. I’ll find something to eat if I get hungry.”