The Five moved stealthily through the dense foliage of Skull Island, each member confident in their abilities and prepared to face any challenge that lay ahead. The 25-year-old girl, Martha, walked with purpose, her eyes locked on their target in the distance. She possessed an extraordinary power - the ability to control time itself, but only for others. This made her a valuable asset in any mission, as she could manipulate events to favor their side. "Remember," Martha cautioned, "my power has its limitations. I can't hold it for long, so we must act quickly once I've slowed them down." "Understood," Marcus acknowledged, his keen ears picking up every distant sound. As the strategist of the group, he devised a plan that would make the most of each member's unique abilities. The waves crashed against the jagged rocks of Skull Island, sending white foam spiraling into the air. Perched atop a cliff, The Five observed Arthur Gardner's ship gliding menacingly towards the shore. Their fa

Arthur stood guard in the darkness, watching for any sign of another attack. The night had already brought them one, and he was determined to not let it happen again.Arthur sighed and muttered to himself, "Now, please tell me, System. You said that the skills I can have are only those limited to normal people. How can there be people who can control an animal from a distance or a woman who can control the movement of time around another person's body, or even a little girl who can transfer other people's wounds to her?"[Host, none of that is something a normal person could do, and there isn't a single fault here. However, your body is still a normal human.]"So, are you saying I can do that too if I can awaken something from within me?" Arthur asked with curiosity in his voice. [That's the answer you need to uncover, Host.] Arthur thought to himself, "Interesting... I'm getting more and more curious as to what extent this madness can go. I mean, someone controls time, this is beyo

Celine was on the ship, in the control room, and she had launched three drones, each with a half dozen cameras piggybacked onto them. The optical devices floated away from the larger machines like fireflies. Each one carried positional computer equipment that had been modified by Fan Tian to include video recording software. They all turned toward Skull Island and zoomed through the air, and entered its atmosphere."Do you think our job will be easy once you upgrade the drone, Celine?" Alicia asked with enthusiasm, her eyes lighting up as she watched Celine work."I'm hoping so," Celine replied with excitement, "the drone is certainly stronger than it was before."Celine tried to see the mountainous island below her from a height but was foiled by thick fog. The only way she could map out the condition of the island was by zooming in on the landscape, taking note of features such as mountains, valleys, and rivers."I guess in the future, these drones will have a lot of uses, huh?" Ali

The force from the surge was so great that it made the whole ship shudder and groan. Celine shouted out to the weary crew, "Hold on, we can make it! Brace yourselves!"As if in answer, an immense wave descended with a thunderous roar, threatening to tear apart the Ocean Empress.The crew of the ship knew they were in trouble as soon as they saw the waves crashing against them. The water seemed to reach for the sky, twice as high as their own ship."We're not gonna make it," shouted one, his voice carrying across the deck above the roar of the tempestuous sea."We will!" called another desperately, clinging to anything that might give them hope.But deep down, they all knew that no amount of courage or pleading would save them from these monstrous waves that threatened to sink their big ship.A deafening cacophony of rolling thunder and crashing waves rumbled through the air as they relentlessly struck against the mighty wooden hull.Amidst the pandemonium, all hands were on deck, sear

Number Four clenched his fists as he read the message. Arthur had defeated his troops. He raised his head and let out a long groan of frustration. "Arthur!" he yelled in anger, "I thought you were going to play fair with me for once!"His voice echoed off the walls as he threw down everything and paced around the room. He could feel his blood boiling with rage, yet despite this, he held it back. He knew that any lashing out would be fruitless against Arthur's deviousness.Number Four roared out orders to his subordinates. "We will show Arthur how strong and courageous we are!" he bellowed with conviction. "I shall win this battle alone and without the aid of my men," he declared boldly. "I guarantee you a glorious victory that will be effortless!"***Arthur stood with Eliza near the glistening riverbank, their eyes locked in a moment of shared understanding. The forest around them felt alive, teeming with life, a stark contrast to the muted whispers of their breaths. “Arthur, your