"This, no. It won't just disappear right? It's just impossible."

The Sea of fog, a deadly section of the sea. Had disappeared from the world, and it's first witnesses, was the sailors of La Camesa.

"Keep sailing! We might have just lost our track on our way to the Sea of fog." (Lucilia)

With Lucilia's order, they kept sailing on the direction to the 'fog'.

Checking her map, Lucilia made sure they were on track.

A few moments after, she heard a sailor shout. She came and check what ruckus that sailor was doing.

"What is it, who's shouting?" (Lucilia)

No one answered her, she got irritated that no one answered her and was just about to start reprimanding them. However, she noticed the gazes of all the people on the ship.

When she came to see what they were all looking at, she was shocked.

Not far from their location. She saw a floating raft. On the raft was a pole.

This raft and pole duo where the checkpoint they made within the Sea of fog.

"Tha-tha-"

She didn't know what to say. They were within the fog? That checkpoint, Did it float away? No! They tied it to a rock island! The rope they used was even the best of the best. It wouldn't just get cut immediately right?

Not wanting to believe they were within the fog. She immediately ordered,

"Go there immediately! Check if it's tied in the island!" (Lucilia)

The helmsman immediately turned the ship to the rock, the others raised the sails, while some sailors, good at magic, used the wind to boost their speed.

In the Empire, the fastest speed they could go over was 40 knots. The La Camesa was running at 45. This could be the fastest speed that have been achieved ever since the beggining of the creation of ships.

With their speed, they reached the rock island immediately.

However what they saw even surprised them. The rope was tied, tied hardly.

Lucilia could'nt believe it, if it's tied, then that means the Inner section of the fog was right in front of them.

Now, the fog is no longer there. If that section of the fog where the word 'navigating' would not work had then suddenly work.

Then it only mean that this section of the sea could now be put into the map, completing it at last.

Lucilia could'nt contain her excitement, she looked at her own crews eyes and so the same excitement in it.

At last.

"Full speed ahead!"

When she said this, the whole crew of the ship went into action immediately.

Mercalos seeing their enthusiasm couldn't help but ask what's going on now.

Lucilia answered with a bright smile.

"From now on, the whole of the sea will be on the map. The fog is gone, the only thing that awaits is a new world to for us to see."

When Mercalos heard this, he felt a tinged of passion in his heart. A completed map, new lands to be discovered, unknown possible treasures. This could be a huge business opportunity to him!

He looked straight into the horizon with the same bright smile Lucilia has.

....

900 meters below sea level, there is a swimming...... frog.

But it isn't actually a frog.

"Sir, my radars picking movement from the surface."

"Beep.... Beep...."

This frog is a ship, and it's called Stinger.

The name originating from the movie, Battleship. A Japanese mechanical engineer have proposed this back at 2082. To make a ship, similar to the alien ship in the movie.

No one supported it first, but it soon came to recognition when a group of scientists from America, Russia, North korea, and the Philippines began to support it.

They said that they have done multiple simulations on the ship, and with the current technology they had at that time it was possible to create a replica.

And the result was this, a perfect replica.

"Any idea what it is?"

The lieutenant said.

"No sir. There's just not enough signals to build a virtual structure."

Contemplating for a bit, the lieutenant continued, "Contact the captain, report him this."

"Yessir."

Another unit then said, "Sir the unknown object has entered PAR."

The lieutenant then began to think, if they dont get the permission to resurface, then this thing would pass right through them.

They just can't let that happen right.

"Sir, permission to resurface is granted."

With no hesitation, the lieutenant said, "Power the hydraulics, we will now resurface!"

....

Mercalos, feeling the refreshing breeze on his face. Have never before felt so fulfilled.

A new world to discover, and he would be one of the first to discover it. Who wouldn't feel so thrilled about it.

However, he somehow also feel that something is not right. He always trusted this feeling since it was this feeling that always saved him in dangerous times.

He was just about to tell this to Lucilia, but he noticed something in front of the ship, not far from them.

"What is that?" Said Mercalos.

He didn't said this weakly, so other sailors near him heard what he said.

They looked at what he is looking at, and then their expressions became alarmed.

Huge bubbles formed on the surface of the sea, more and more started to form. This time everyone on the ship noticed it.

"Go to your stations! Prepare for an attack!"

Lucilia didn't waste time on taking action, of course so did her crew.

The La Camesa slowed down, on the deck multiple long ranged weapons were arranged, cannons prepared, and sailors that knew how to use magic are preparing their chants now.

(Author note: chantless magic does exist here, but high grade magic would need some chanting)

Within the La Camesa, tension continued to rise, they didn't know what this thing is, but they do know that they would know soon.

"Here it comes" (Lucilia)

(Rise) Bwooooshhhh!! (Fall) Baanggsshhh!!

All within the La Camesa was awe struck. What the hell is that?! Is there thoughts.

In their view was a black object with shining white lights, they don't know what to call it either.

But they were sure of one thing, and that was that this thing, was huge

The La Camesa can be called as one of the largest ships in the whole of White sand. But
comparing this thing to the La Camesa, the La Camesa would be nothing but a speck of dust.

"Wh-what the..."

Shock, fear, regret. This was what the whole crew, Lucilia, and what Mercalos was feeling.

With beads of sweat, Mercalos asked, "Are we going..... to confront...... that....... beast?"

(Ship sounds) Wrrrnggghurrr

Gritting her teeth, for the first time Lucilia didn't know what to do.

Chsszk, wurrng- dung

"Ca-captain, we we need your orders"

(Release water in the ships pipes) Bsssszzzzhhh

Lucilia was awoken from fear by one of her crew. That's right she was the Captain. The one that lead all these men to explore the unknown with her.

As an explorer, risks are everywhere and all those that joined her on this expedition knew of such risks, and of course as the captain of the La Camesa, her decision would decide the date of all these people.

And now she had made her decision.

"I decide to fight."

"I see... Wait what?"

Lucilia repeated what she said loudly.

"I decide to fight!"

The whole crew was looking at her, shocked, even Mercalos was shocked by her words.

With resolution in her eyes, she continued.

"To all those that want to leave leave now in our emergency boats, Mercalos will follow you. But yo all those that want to stay and fight with me, then you have my full life's gratitude."

Everyone was shocked, Lucilia's resolution awoke them from their recent thoughts. Her will to fight made them feel a sense of passion to stay by her side and fight with her.

Even Mercalos couldn't help but feel the same.

"What the hell are talking about?" (Mercalos)

"Hmm?" (Lucilia)

"Do you think that we would just leave after you made that small speech of yours?" (Mercalos)

"Wha-" (Lucilia)

With a look of seriousness, Mercalos looked at her directly in the eye and said, "What I'm trying to say is that me, all of us, We would fight with you to the bitter end!"

Like a chain reaction, more people said the same thing.

"You guys.." Lucilia smiled, a smile filled with happiness at Mercalos and her own crew.

"Your risking your life for us. Now why won't we risk ours for yours." With determination Mercalos said this loudly.

"Right! That's right"

"Your the only captain that I will serve my whole life!"

"Ever since I decided to join, I have already decided to offer my life for you so just pls accept it"

"He's right!"

Lucilia smiled at all of these shouts, however that other shout..... Was that a confession?

"See, now do your job as a captain, and lead us to a glorious victory." (Mercalos)

Like a spark in her heart suddenly grew into a flame, and then she said, "Right I am the captain."

With renewed resolution and determination, she shouted "Alright, go back to your stations! We have a fight to finish."

"Aye!"

Morale high, everything was ready. Their resolution, determination, and passion. Their all putting it in this final fight of theirs.

This fight shall be remembered as their most glorious fight in their own story, to be read by generation after generation. It shall be remembered.

However... a voice was heard.

"You have entered territorial waters without permission, please state your identity and your purpose or we will open fire."