Chapter 1044: Hotter Than a Summer BBQ (2)

"I promise you, as soon as we're clear of this corridor, we'll cool down properly. Maybe even take a detour to a nice, cold island if we can find one."

Mira perked up slightly at that. "A cold island? Now you're talking. Got any of those in your back pocket?"

Erik chuckled. "I'll see what I can find. In the meantime, why don't you three head below deck? It's not much, but it's cooler than out here."

The women exchanged glances, then slowly got to their feet. As they passed Erik, Amber paused and gave him a worried look. 

Erik turned his attention back to the sea. The water churned and steamed, heat radiating from below. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this corridor than just the heat. Something about it felt... off.

But for now, his main concern was getting his team through this ordeal. Erik took a deep breath of the scorching air.

<Maybe I should make some more ice blocks.>