Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2524 1393: Found Yet More Perplexed_2

"We could look at this from a different angle."

Leo Ray patted the other's head, stating with gravity, "The magic beacon didn't suddenly drift into the Barrier Area; we did."

The mood on the deck instantly grew heavy following Leo Ray's declaration.

Your Majesty of the Humans was correct; this was the only logical deduction remaining.

Leo Ray had confirmed this conclusion using his established method: he found it impossible to reach his subordinates outside the vessel via Mind Talk.

"Your Majesty of the Humans, this Barrier Area is truly remarkable, isn't it? Despite having so many Tier 6 experts among us, not a single person sensed anything," Fanny remarked.

Fanny folded her translucent wings and stood by a mast rather than hovering. Her pale face showed a flicker of tension, indicating her discomfort with the surroundings. Beside her, Crisis shared the same look of unease, gripping the mast tightly. While the Fairy Clan is known for adapting to most climates, this specific environment was clearly an exception.

"In theory, a Barrier Area should possess distinct entry and exit points," Broy noted with a puzzled frown. "Yet this one is integrated so seamlessly that it's truly incredible."

"It is indeed hard to credit, but Your Majesty's assessment is right," Jess added, arms crossed. "Just a moment ago, I lost the ability to sense anyone who wasn't currently on this ship."

"Even the ancient Dark Elves from the Silver Moon Era find this strange? It appears such technology was exceptionally rare even in those times," Shuert observed, stroking his wooden beard with a slight nod. "Fortunately, Your Majesty's orders kept us close to the other five fast ships, which maximizes our collective combat power."

The others nodded in agreement with Shuert. Had they been in charge, they might have mistakenly ordered the ships to fan out and search separately.

Everyone steeled their nerves, preparing for any sudden threats. Now that they were trapped in an unidentified Barrier Area, extreme vigilance was required.

"Does this imply the lost fleet is trapped here as well?" Bruno asked.

Urgency flashed across Bruno's bovine features as he barked an order: "Quickly! Activate magic communication and attempt to establish contact with them!"

Leo Ray nodded as he watched everyone spring into action and assume their roles.

It seemed his initial theory was playing out exactly as expected.

If this was the case, their mission was simple: locate the missing fleet and find an exit strategy. Since this Barrier Area was a pocket dimension separate from real space, it was unlikely to consist of nothing but endless ocean.

In other words, finding a different landmark might reveal the path home.

While waiting for a response, Bruno looked at Leo Ray with a confused expression. "Your Majesty, one thing still bothers me. We have sailed these waters for over two millennia without incident. Why would such a massive sea barrier area manifest so suddenly?"

"That is a question worth considering," Leo Ray replied, nodding in thought. "It is possible that due to a lack of maintenance over time, the entrance to this Barrier Area simply failed and opened up. It wouldn't be the first time such a thing happened."

"Your Majesty is wise, I understand now!" Bruno saluted, placing a hand over his chest before turning his focus back to the minotaur mage handling the magic communication.

As he watched the minotaur's focused expression, a shadow of doubt crossed Leo Ray's eyes.

His explanation had been mere conjecture. There was another, darker possibility: that this wasn't an accident at all, but a deliberate trap set by someone.

If that were the case, their situation would become far more perilous.

"However, based on what we see, things don't look that complex yet. It's likely just a remnant Barrier Area from the Era of Blankness," Leo Ray mused to himself.

Just then, Bruno rushed over, his face beaming with excitement. "Your Majesty! It is exactly as you predicted! We've reached the missing fleet! They are stationed on an island that appears on no nautical charts!"

As Bruno spoke, a moderately sized island materialized on the distant horizon, illuminated by the lights of several ships.

As they drew nearer, Leo Ray confirmed that ten massive warships were anchored there. Their designs and flags were identical to those of the other minotaur fleet.

The fast ships docked shortly after, and the crews quickly reunited on the island's shore.

"We thank Your Majesty for coming to save us in person! Your Majesty's benevolence is more than we deserve!"

Following Bruno's introduction, the lead minotaur captain and his officers knelt before Leo Ray in a show of deep respect.

Although they had been lost at sea, they had kept up with the news via magic communication and were well aware of Leo Ray's legendary feats on the battlefield.

Seeing the young human emperor arrive personally to lead a rescue mission filled them with genuine gratitude.

"Please, stand up. Tell me the details of how you ended up here," Leo Ray said, gesturing for them to rise while sending a team of experts to scout the desolate island.

The minotaur captain's explanation followed.

Their experience mirrored Leo Ray's; they had been navigating normally when they were suddenly transported into this zone.

Unlike Leo Ray's team, however, they didn't realize anything was wrong until they stumbled upon this uncharted island.

After finding no clues on the land, they tried to contact Boundless City through magic communication, but their signals were met with total silence.

With no other choice, they had attempted to sail back toward Boundless City, only to discover a terrifying phenomenon.

No matter which compass heading they took, they were always pulled back to this island, as if bound by an inescapable cycle or a curse.

After a full day of trying to sail away, they had grown desperate and decided to wait on the island. Only when contact was finally established did they see a ray of hope.

"It is a blessing that Your Majesty of the Humans arrived when you did. Otherwise, we might have been stranded here until the end of time," the minotaur captain said, his brown face showing immense relief.

"I have the full picture now. I've brought ample supplies, so let the sailors eat their fill first," Leo Ray instructed with a nod.

"As you command, Your Majesty! I will go share this news with the men immediately!" the captain replied, kneeling once more before departing happily.

Leo Ray watched him go with a faint, weary smile.

It was clear from the captain's story that escaping this place would be no simple feat.

Even with the vast stores of food and water in his Storage Space, the prospect of being trapped in an infinite loop was a dire one.

As Leo Ray contemplated this, the scouting experts returned from their flight.

Their reports confirmed the captain's words: the island was a barren rock with nothing of interest on it.

"If the island itself holds no secrets, yet the sea is an infinite loop, how are we supposed to exit this Barrier Area?"

"Furthermore, this place seems to serve no purpose. Why would anyone go to the trouble of building such a realm?"

"Things are certainly getting more mysterious by the minute."

While Leo Ray stood lost in thought, the events that followed caught everyone completely off guard.