Chapter 71 : Sirens (1)

As the group travelled, time passed quickly. The sun had dipped below the horizon and the stars were emerging in the night sky, casting a soft glow over the landscape.

"I think travelling at night is not a wise idea since accidents may occur." Taking caution into consideration, Alex decided it would be wise to stay put until morning.

"Annabeth stop the car at a nearby hotel," said Alex

Alex suggested that Annabeth stop at a nearby hotel for the night, as it would give them a chance to rest and regroup before continuing on their journey. He asked if anyone had any objections to his idea, allowing them to voice any concerns.

"No we are fine," said Grover

"Yeah, I also want to rest," said Percy

Then they arrived at a hotel and walked to reception and booked a room with three bedrooms. Percy and the group were exhausted from the long journey and wanted a comfortable place to rest and catch up on some much-needed sleep.

"Aren't there any other guests in this hotel?" asked Alex as he felt no human presence in the building except for the workers.

The receptionist told the group that the hotel was currently undergoing some renovations, so there were very few guests staying at the hotel. She assured them that their stay would be comfortable and peaceful.

"So, there are no guests at the hotel, please enjoy your stay "

Alex felt something was wrong with the hotel atmosphere, as he felt that the atmosphere of the hotel looked a bit gloomy.

Alex looked at the reception girl trying to read her mind when he was about to enter into her thoughts.

"Alex, what are you talking about let's go to the room," said Annabeth as she saw Alex talking with the girl

"Nothing, just talking about something," said Alex as he gave up on the idea of reading her mind, and walked towards Annabeth

Seeing Alex turn around, the receptionist smiled cunningly as she saw the group walking towards their room.

The four arrived at the room

"Okay, guys I'm off to relax at the pool," said Percy.

"Okay, do you want me to come with you?" asked Grover

"No need I can get there myself "

"Suit yourself, I'm about to relax," said Grover as he sat on the sofa

Then Percy opened the door and stepped out into the swimming pool. Grover had decided to relax and take a break while Percy had chosen to go outside and enjoy the swimming pool.

"Okay, guys do you want to eat something? I'm hungry" said Annabeth with her hand on her stomach.

"Order something on the hotel phone, they said they would provide it," said Alex as the receptionist said they can order food through the hotel telephone.

"Okay, what do you guys want?" asked Annabeth while holding the telephone

"Two chicken pizzas and some drinks for me, and Percy can have a sandwich," said Grover.

"What about you Alex?"

"Anything is fine with me."

" Okay "

Then Annabeth ordered food and sat down on the sofa facing Alex.

After 15 minutes

"Grover, you call Percy to eat dinner," said Annabeth

"Why can't you go?"

"Because you are his protector, so you have to go," said Annabeth

"Yes, what she said is correct," said Alex supporting Annabeth

"Okay, I'm going "

But then the three heard a song at low volume and it began to increase

A song that is very appealing and alluring. Hearing that song will captivate other minds and make them stop thinking about anything.

And make them complete slaves to the song. Unless they have strong willpower.

But because Alex has a high soul stat which will also give him a high resistance to mental attacks.

So Alex did not feel anything from hearing that song, but Grover and Annabeth who don't have strong willpower did not escape from the effects of the song.

They were both swayed by the song and lost consciousness as soon as they heard it.

Alex didn't notice their condition as he was too focused on the song.

"Guys, did you hear that song?" asked Alex while turning towards Annabeth and Grover

But the two did not respond, and their expressionless faces made it seem as if they had lost their souls. They both stood up from their sofas.

Then they both walked towards the door.

Seeing this, Alex appeared in front of them as they were about to reach the door.

"Where are you going?" asked Alex as he caught the two. But the two did not talk and tried to push Alex away but failed because of Alex's high stat

"What happened to them?" Alex wondered, observing the condition of Annabeth and Grover

"Nothing strange has happened to them, since I was always with them, so what caused this condition?"

Then Alex got an idea when he heard the song.

"Is this caused by the song?"

"Okay, let's try to isolate them from the sound."