I Have Yet to Become a Doll Today - Chapter 685

Chapter 685: Chapter 685: Ouroboros
 

The hull of the ship was adorned with a pile of tangled Ouroboros snakes!

Bai Youwei had never imagined that the most crucial clue had been right before her eyes all along, and yet she had been oblivious to it!

The Ouroboros, also known as the tail-devouring snake, is a common symbol in religion and myth, taking the form of a snake consuming its own tail, creating a closed circle.

Humans often attribute meanings such as “infinity” and “cycle” to this symbol. It perfectly corresponded to the labyrinth they were in now, where no matter which way they went, they always ended up back at the starting point.

On the fishing boat in front of Bai Youwei, there were seven Ouroboros snakes!

The seven snakes were entwined with each other, like a tangled mess of yarn. Their bodies were a harlequin pattern of black and red color, with a black that was almost rust-colored, and red that resembled blood. Under the dim lighting, it was hard to see clearly,

Bai Youwei was absorbed in observing them when Asarina and Professor Cheng on the boat extended a long bamboo pole towards her-

“Quick, get on board!”

The water is not safe; if they wanted to solve the puzzle, they would probably need another opportunity.

She reached out to grab the bamboo pole, when suddenly, the boat was jolted strongly! The Mermaid Monster was climbing up from the other side!

Professor Cheng had not managed to steady himself, hastily grabbing onto the railing, his other hand clutching the bamboo pole.

Asarina picked up a knife from the ground and chopped toward the Mermaid!

The mermaid in the hull, which was barely alive, seemed to sense the presence of its companion and struggled violently! The cabin door was continually being battered! Along and Pan Xiaoxin rushed to hold it shut!

The boat was in chaos; Professor Cheng was anxious and extended the bamboo pole with all his might, shouting to Bai Youwei: “Weiwei! Hurry up and get on board!”

After Bai Youwei fell into the water, she was some distance away from the fishing boat. Amidst the upheaval on board, Asarina was knocked over by the Mermaid! She fell heavily onto the deck!

The Mermaid opened its jaws wide apart, revealing its full fanged mouth. Asarina brandished her knife in front of her, forcefully pushing against the Mermaid, tears welling up in her eyes.

She knew the Mermaid before her was Aqing, and that this time, either she would die or he would!

“Boss!” Along shouted anxiously, pressing hard against the cabin door that was constantly being lifted. He was stretched thin and unable to rush to Asarina’s side to assist.

Watching as the sharp teeth of the Mermaid grew increasingly close to Asarina, Professor Cheng grit his teeth, lifted the bamboo pole with all his might, and swung it!

With a violent smash! The bamboo pole struck the Mermaid’s head!

A strong rebounding force forced Professor Cheng to release his grip. His hands were numb and aching! Having been hit by the bamboo pole, the Mermaid Monster turned its anger onto Professor Cheng. It let out a roar, and with a violent swing of its tail, leapt onto Professor Cheng!

Professor Cheng, caught in a surprised panic, was unable to dodge in time. Both he and the Mermaid fell off the boat into the water!

All of this happened in mere seconds. Bai Youwei watched wide-eyed as Professor Cheng fell into the water, feeling as though the icy water was freezing her bones.

Two seconds later, Asarina quickly took off her life jacket, picked up the knife and dived into the water to rescue them.

Following closely, Along grabbed a rope and dived into the water as well!

Splashes hit the black water surface, then everything calmed down, leaving nothing behind…

One can see nothing, hear nothing, and have no way to judge the life or death beneath the water.

Bai Youwei was stunned.

After a while, she heard Pan Xiaoxin on the boat yelling for her, and snapped back to reality.

Bai Youwei was hauled up onto the boat by Pan Xiaoxin alone.

Once back on the boat, she was soaking wet, her hands and feet were beginning to go numb from the cold.

She turned her head to look at the water below the ship, asking Pan Xiaoxin to bring over a flashlight so she could see more clearly.

Both of them sat by the railing, silently watching over this stretch of water.

After a while, Bai Youwei asked Pan Xiaoxin, “Are you scared?”

Pan Xiaoxin’s eyes were red. He pursed his lips and said, “Scared.”

Bai Youwei hugged Pan Xiaoxin into her arms, wanting to gently pat his back. But she saw her fingertips trembling.

She drew a deep breath and whispered softly, “Don’t be scared. Nothing’s going to happen… Nothing’s going to happen…”