"Ox, how dare you threaten me? Who gave you such courage!"

Old Bourne's stubborn face was also frosty. In his eyes, each magic circle was a work of art. Engraving magic circles was actually about enjoying the process of the array patterns gradually taking perfect shape, not just about doing a job.

“It’s me! Bourne, do you think this is a threat?”

The cold words reached Bourne's ears, instantly extinguishing the anger in his heart.

"Your Highness, I didn't know this was your intention. I apologize for my offense just now!"

In just a few words, the usually cold-blooded old vampire was sweating profusely, but he kept his body bent over and dared not reach out to wipe away the sweat.

When can it be fixed?

"Your Highness, it will be ready to use tomorrow...tomorrow night, I promise!"

Qin Mo was unaware of what was happening on the "Crimson Rose" behind him, but he could feel the inexplicable sense of panic and pressure in his heart gradually weakening.

Why did they slow down?

Qin Mo couldn't figure out the answer, but he decisively activated the wind-gathering array that was almost completely dim, and plunged into the equatorial windless zone.

The doldrums are the region between the equator and 5° north and south latitude, where there is little or no wind all year round, making it the most unpleasant area for sail-powered boats.

During the Age of Exploration, if you were unlucky, it was perfectly normal to spend several days or even ten days in the Calm Belt waiting for the wind.

For the past few days, Qin Mo had been circling around the doldrums. The reason his slingboat was so fast was because it was small and had large sails. Once inside the doldrums, the "Crimson Rose" could catch up with him no matter whether the sailors rowed small boats or the ship activated all the wind-gathering formations.

And now might be an opportunity!

With trepidation, Qin Mo used the last bit of power from the magic array to gather a gentle breeze and swayed as she passed through the windless zone.

The oppressive feeling in my heart... has vanished!