Chapter 1145


    Zuko and Toph had been holed up in the study for five days, tirelessly searching for any records of


    nes, trains, and ships entering or exiting Centrolis. They checked immigration records and reviewed


    highway surveince cameras leading to other provinces, hoping to find a clue about Melvin’s possible


    mode of transportation. However, their efforts often ended in disappointment.


    As the days passed, both of them grew visibly thinner, with disheveled hair and dark circles under their


    eyes. The constant search took a toll on their mental state, and they dreaded the thought of losing their


    loved ones.


    After another failed attempt, Toph’s frustration boiled over, and he mmed the table in despair. Zuko,


    though expressionless, stared at theputer screen with bloodshot eyes, his restless fingers


    betraying his inner anxiety.


    Toph turned to him, about to say something, but his voice choked, and he couldn’t utter a word. Zuko


    remained nk-faced.


    The service staff visited several times, updating them on the Thompsons’ tireless search for the girls


    and the Hamertons’ unsessful efforts in finding any trace of them in Centrolis.


    “I don’t believe they’re gone like this, Zuko,” Toph said, expressing his disbelief.


    “I don’t believe it either,” Zuko quickly interrupted, not wanting Toph to voice his doubts aloud and


    secretly harboring his own disbelief.


    He and Lina had made a promise never to let go of each other’s hands, no matter the circumstances.


    They vowed to always stay connected, no matter where they were. And now…


    Zuko rubbed his temples and weakly leaned against the chair’s backrest. Exhaustion washed over him,


    and he closed his eyes, envisioning a starry sky. At that moment, he recalled a conversation about


    reaching the stars and fulfilling wishes.


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    Suddenly, Zuko jolted awake, his realization hitting him like a bolt of lightning.


    “Toph, something’s wrong,” he said, his voice filled with urgency.


    Confused, Toph furrowed his brow and asked, “What’s wrong, Zuko?”


    “Lina will give me a signal,” Zuko replied, determination and confidence returning to his face.


    Toph, still puzzled, watched as Zuko brought up a location system interface on theputer. Though it


    was currently nk, Zuko firmly believed that Lina would send him a message.


    “Lina will definitely give me a message,” he dered, his words deliberate and resolute. “Definitely!”


    …


    Meanwhile, Lina and Renee returned to their cabin after another day of work on the ship. Despite the


    ship’s calm and peaceful atmosphere, they couldn’t shake off the feeling of uncertainty. They had been


    assigned tasks such as cabin cleaning,undry, and kitchen assistance.


    Renee, ustomed to physicalbor since childhood, found the tasks manageable, but Lina struggled


    to adapt. Her delicate hands had be rough and worn from the arduous work. Despite the


    exhaustion, she neverined and even helped Renee with additional chores.


    Both girlsy on the bed,pletely drained and unwilling to move. Their heads leaned against each


    other as they stared at the ceiling.


    After a while, Renee broke the silence, offering to give Lina a shoulder massage to alleviate her


    fatigue. Lina weakly declined, suggesting they rest instead.


    “Not yet,” Renee replied wearily, mustering the energy to sit up. “I have to go to the deckter.”


    Lina’s eyes lit up, realizing that their meticulous observations and calctions were about to pay off.


    While Lina focused on her duties, she had also familiarized herself with the ship’syout and mapped it


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    Each night, Renee spent time on the deck, using wind speed and direction to estimate their course


    toward Southeast Aciatic.


    Lina crawled up and approached her. “Renee, do you truly believe this ship is heading to Southeast


    Aciatic?”


    “That’s what my calctions indicate,” Renee replied, drawing a rough map on a piece of paper.


    “Based on the wind’s speed and direction, we should reach Southeast Aciatic. Of course, it’s only our


    spection.”


    Lina’s eyes dimmed as she made connections. “I’ve heard that countries in Southeast Aciatic excel in


    certain fields… and there are many drug traffickers too. Madame Krys and Justin, involved in human


    trafficking and drugs, would fit right in.”


    Renee whispered, reminding Lina, “But the most crucial thing now is to send a signal.”


    Restlessness crept over Lina. Although Krystal had returned their phones, the vastness of the sea left


    them without any signal.


    Lina nced at the ship’s internal structure diagram she had drawn, focusing on a circled area—the


    communication room.


    “Themunication room,” Lina said, pointing it out to Renee.


    “Themunication room?” Renee echoed, puzzled.


    Lina nodded. “It’s the only ce on the ship that can establish contact with the outside world. But three


    groups of guards are stationed there, making it challenging for us to ess.”


    She continued, furrowing her brow. “And even if we manage to get in, we wouldn’t know how to operate


    the equipment.”


    Lina’s gaze shifted to a five-minute gap she noticed during the shift handover of the guards. That would


    be their opportunity to make a move.