Hero of Harmony (Continued)

Chapter 290: Rocket Raft!

"... After I spotted you, I flew above you and waited for the storm to disperse before finally swooping down." Said Talis lightly as she hugged Vanimo and retold the events of their adventure.

"You could have come down and helped us, Talis." Said Lazuli blandly as she looked at Talis, who raised an eyebrow before firmly shaking her head.

"And risk Vanimo getting injured from the icicle storm? No, thank you. His body is fragile, and his skin is very delicate." Remarked Talis firmly as she looked at Lazuli before shifting her focus to Vanimo, gently rubbing his body with her soft, fluffy wing while he lay atop her lap.

"Oh, I'm not that weak Talis. I had told you I could've withstood some little ice." Stated Vanimo confidently as he looked at Talis, who tilted her head to the side before suddenly chopping his stomach with her wing, causing him to grunt in pain.

"If you can't even handle that, you would've turned into a bloody mess trying to withstand the icicle storm. I know what's best for you, so be quiet next time; I don't want to argue with you." Said Talis firmly as she narrowed her eyes to Vanimo before shaking her head, causing him to reluctantly nod while rubbing his stomach.

"Anyway, let us focus on getting to land. None of us want to be out here floating across monster-infested water." Remarks Alexander as he claps his hands, gathering everyone's attention while he turns around, looking in all directions across the vast sea.

"Do you know where we are?" Asked Vanye as she looked at Alexander, who shook his head while his eyes softly glowed, indicating the use [Heroes Gaze].

"No idea, but I think we're really far away from Asckbon; for two-and-a-half days, we were tossed around like rags while trying to survive that storm." Replied Alexander with a shake of his head as he stood up, causing the raft to rock, though it remained stabilized amidst the calm waters.

"Oh, speaking of that, are you guys not hungry or thirsty?" Asked Alexander as he looked at everyone, his words serving as a catalyst.

Following my words, I heard three stomachs growling in hunger while all of them began to look at the ocean, clearly thirsty.

"H-How are you completely fine, Alex?" Asked Vanimo as he rubbed his dry throat and looked at Alexander, who faintly smirked while reaching into his space pouch.

"This is why..." Said Alexander as he grabbed four separate vials containing his viscous golden ichor before handing them to Talis, Vanye, Vanimo, and Lazuli, respectively.

"Mhm, better." Muttered Lazuli softly as she didn't hesitate to drink Alexander's blood, causing her thirst to completely disappear.

"Y-You drink your blood?" Asked Vanimo with a skeptical gaze as he looked at Alexander before copying Talis and downing the vial, causing him to shiver in delight while he smacked his lips.

"I didn't know you were a fool, Vanimo." Said Alexander blandly as he folded his arms and looked at Vanimo, who suddenly blushed in embarrassment while awkwardly rubbing his head.

"Hehe, I-I see now." Said Vanimo awkwardly as he lowered his head while Alexander rolled his eyes.

"Hmm, delicious." Muttered Vanye as she licked a drop of blood off her cheek, causing a certain part of Alexander's body to react.

'I don't know why, but I found that hot.' Thought Alexander as he looked at Vanye with a lustful glint, only to shake his head.

"Alright, now that everyone is good, let's, um... Head in that direction. I think land is closest in that direction." Said Alexander as he clapped his hands before turning around and pointing slightly left, causing everyone to eagerly nod, minus Vanye.