I, the Weakest Human, Start with a Hundredfold Bonus Talent！ - Chapter 183

Chapter 183: Chapter183-Silent Scars
“I completely understand. But we won’t always be this unlucky. Maybe next time won’t be so bad.”

John smiled wryly in an attempt to comfort her, but Lily quickly shook her head and explained, “John, you might have misunderstood me. What I mean is, I won’t easily leave, but once I do, I’ll never come back to Atlantis!

I really, really hate these sea creatures.”

John: “I understand. Anyway, let’s head inside. I’ll try to contact Deception and see if he has gathered any useful information.”

“Uh… nothing yet. Those guys are hiding too well. I’ve practically turned Atlantis upside down and still haven’t found any useful clues.”

As soon as John finished speaking, Deception’s voice came from behind. John was momentarily stunned and then said helplessly, “When did you show up?”

“Five minutes ago. I suddenly sensed a hint of betrayal and came over to check it out. I happened to see you getting choked by the Sirens. I really felt for you.”

“You saw that and didn’t help? I almost got dragged into the deep sea!”

“I was powerless, my brother. I’m good at deceiving people, and the Sirens are equally good at that. I couldn’t do much against them.”

Deception shrugged, then looked at Lily and Elaria, gave a gentlemanly bow, and smiled, “We meet again, lovely ladies. But… it seems we’re missing a few people? Where is Miss Helena?”

“Don’t ask so many useless questions. Is that really what you should be concerned about? Come up with a plan. Where do you think the Divine Emissary and the apostle might be hiding?”

Deception squinted slightly, looked John up and down, then shrugged with a smile, “If they’re not in Atlantis, they must be hiding somewhere in this ocean.”

“That’s not helpful. I mean, which part of the sea do you think they might be in!”

“My brother, why are you so irritable all of a sudden? That’s not like you.”

“Because you talk too much nonsense.”

John glared at Deception and continued, “Here’s my thought. The Divine Emissary needs a place that’s guaranteed to be undisturbed and extremely dangerous, but it also has to allow for [gluttony] so he can feed as soon as he wakes up. Among the seas I’m familiar with, there aren’t many places that meet these criteria, but there is one.”

“I knew you would come up with something, my good brother. Let’s hear it.”

“It’s simple. Leave Atlantis and dive deeper. About 300 kilometers from here, there’s a nearly 10,000-meter-deep trench. The Silent Scar fits both conditions.”

Hearing this, Lily’s face turned pale.

“Are you saying… we need to dive into the deep sea again?”

“It’s okay. You can stay here. Both you and Elaria should stay, as I can’t guarantee your safety in that trench.”

This time, Lily and Elaria didn’t argue. After all, the fear that came from deep within their bones wasn’t something they could overcome overnight.

“John, tell us your reasoning. From what I know, there are monsters like the Kraken sleeping beneath the Silent Scar. Why do you think they would hide there?”

“The reason is simple: borrowing the tiger’s might. You’re right, there is a monster sleeping beneath the Silent Scar, and I can even tell you its name: the Leviathan, a deep-sea dragon.

But precisely because of this, the Leviathan is currently sleeping and won’t wake easily. The surrounding monsters fear the Leviathan’s presence and dare not approach. Once the Divine Emissary awakens [gluttony], they can easily replenish [gluttony]’s power in the deep sea. That’s my guess.

Of course, this is a gamble. We have very little time left, and we might only get three attempts, maybe even less. If my guess is wrong, we’ll not only waste a lot of time verifying it but also face potential dangers along the way.”

John sighed deeply, his brows furrowed with unresolved anxiety.

“I also want to hear your opinion. Should we stay here and continue looking for clues, or should we take a gamble and try our luck at the Silent Scar?”

John looked at Deception, who, for once, had a serious expression, deep in thought.

“There are no more clues in Atlantis. I’m certain of that. Rather than wasting time here, we should take the gamble!”

“So, you believe in my judgment?”

“No, I just believe in your luck.”

Deception shook his head, smiling. “You’ve always had the favor of the Apocalypse. Let’s hope this time is no different.”

“Hopefully… But before we set off, we have some issues to resolve. First, Elaria and Lily’s identities. With the Divine Emissary’s presence, Atlantis is highly wary of outsiders. We need to create plausible identities for them.

Second, we need to prepare some essentials, things that could save our lives at critical moments. Let’s split up for now. You handle their identities, and I’ll gather what we need.”

“No problem. Then, ladies, please follow me.”

“John…”

Seeing Elaria’s hesitant look, John nodded slightly and said, “Don’t worry, we can trust him for now. He won’t do anything inappropriate.”

“No, I’m just worried about your safety. I’d rather go with you.”

“It’s alright, Elaria. If you can’t overcome your inner fears, it’s better to stay here. If danger arises, I won’t have the capacity to protect everyone. So…”

“I understand. I’m sorry. Even though we’re here, I still can’t do anything. We said we’d face this together, but we still end up being the ones protected…”

“It’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself. Lily, you too. I’m already very happy that you’re willing to face this with me. But this journey is too dangerous, so let me handle it alone.”

…

After calming the two women, John took a deep breath, his expression turning somber.

Heading to the Silent Scar wasn’t as easy as it sounded. Not only did they have to cross nearly 300 kilometers of ocean, but upon arrival, they also had to descend almost 10,000 meters into the trench. During this time, they would face countless dangers.

John had been there once in his previous life and had witnessed the terrifying creatures of legend firsthand. A massive body lay dormant at the bottom of the Silent Scar, and no other creature dared to approach it. The sense of oppression was something John had only ever felt in the presence of gods.

“Let’s hope luck is on my side this time…”

John pinched the bridge of his nose, then leaped back into the cold, bone-chilling water.

The items John needed couldn’t be bought in Atlantis; he had to hunt for them himself. He needed the blood of a specific monster. This silver-white plasma contained an aura that ocean creatures found extremely repulsive. Applying it would allow them to avoid most monster encounters.

“I need to go deeper… Hopefully, I won’t encounter the Sirens again.”

John continued to descend, relying on his instincts. Despite the pitch-black surroundings, he somehow managed to maintain his sense of direction. As Atlantis faded into the distance, John let out a long breath.

“It should be around here.”

A grotesque, hideous monster appeared: a Snickers.

This creature, with a human upper body and a fish tail, was different from the Sirens. While the Sirens lured their prey with enchanting songs, the Snickers were purely a symbol of brute strength.

Of course, the Snickers were not nearly as powerful as the Sirens. With John’s current strength, hunting them wouldn’t be much trouble.

The only tricky part was that these monsters’ blood was highly toxic. If it got into a wound during the fight, it would dissolve John into a puddle of blood within five minutes.

But this is where the advantages of memory come in handy. In his previous life, a player had already published a detailed guide on hunting Snickers. Now, John could use that knowledge to his advantage.