Settling in

"Are you okay?" She asked Clara, to which the latter nodded.

"Yes, I am" Clara answered without the same animosity and hatred in her eyes.

Hah!! It seems that such an attitude was only reserved for me.

She turned her head to look at me, and instantly, the same mixed negative emotion appeared on her face.

For sure, the hatred was only reserved for me.

How unlucky could I get?

I am trapped in the middle of the sea on the ship with two of my enemies or potentially more that I haven't yet discovered.

Not that I was complaining as I have been given a new life and a new body. But at this moment, I was able to get a clue concerning the former Prince Wyatt's death.

And as I had thought, he hadn't fallen into the ocean by mistake.

So the only question right now was why and how it had happened.

"Mad John!!" I said, calling the first person I had seen when I first opened my eyes.

Although I wasn't sure if he was reliable, but right now he was the only person capable of giving me the information I needed.

"Yes, Prince Wyatt" He responded, and I immediately picked up the absence of captain in his sentence.

It seems that the woman in armour had offset the magnificent image of me that was slowly forming in his mind.

No matter! There would be enough time to rebuild it when I have figured out more about this world and this body.

"Take me to my quarters" I said.

'I might be getting used to talking like this too fast' I thought to myself as I heard mad John's reply.

"Of course, Prince Wyatt, follow me" He said, leading me into the ship as I walked through a door, all the while feeling as though I was being watched.

Guessing who it was already, I paid no bother to it and followed mad John as we passed through many rooms and openings before finally arriving at the entrance of a beautifully carved door.

"Here we are Prince Wyatt" Mad John said, pointing at the door as he made way for me to pass.

Understanding what his actions meant, I walked forward and pulled the handle, opening the door as I stepped in.

Nice! At least it isn't small.

The cabin which I suspected was my room on the ship had a bed at the side, a desk with various documents and patches of papers on it and a small round table that looked like a dinner on the left.

Although it wasn't anything fancy, considering the living conditions, it was okay.

Especially the window behind the desk which showed the view of the rough seas and windy breeze. At least, I knew that I wouldn't be feeling suffocated if I decided to stay in this room for a long time.

"What are you waiting for, come in?" I said as I turned to look at Mad John who was still waiting outside.

Nodding his head in response, he walked in as I walked forward to talk a seat behind the desk.

"You can sIt down" I added, to which he said down on the chair opposite the desk.

"Is there anything you need from me, Prince Wyatt?" He asked, waiting attentively for my reply.

"Yes, unfortunately, I have been unable to recover some of my memories, and the ones that I did recover weren't that useful. So I was hoping that you would help m recall some of the things that I have forgotten. Or better yet help me refresh my memories" I replied watching him as he sighed in response.

"Judging by your attitude and behaviour recently, I already had my doubts, and it seems that it was true. Anyway, what are the things that you don't remember, let me help you recall them?".

"Firstly, let's start with the 'World of Tharcania'. And then we will move slowly from there" I said.

Mad John nodded his head in response as he looked at me thoughtfully before saying "Alright. The first thing about the 'World of Tharcania is that it is....".

.....

"Is that all you know?" I asked.

"Yes, Prince Wyatt. That is all the information I know of" Mad John said, nodding his head in confirmation.

"And although it is little, compared to the general knowledge of the public, you can say that it is a lot more informative".

"Okay, thanks for the explanation. But I think that I need some time alone to think and digest these things myself" I said, but my mind remained in constant amazement about the new information mad John has given me.

"It's my pleasure to be of help Prince Wyatt, and I wish you a healthy recovering though I wouldn't want to admit it, but this ship can't run without you because you are the captain" Mad John said, but his words conveyed concerns and worries to me.

For a second, I could feel the loyalty he has for the former Prince Wyatt.

But still, I didn't let it cloud my judgement as I didn't know if he was faking it because of my presumed loss of memory or if he is honestly been sincere.

Which so ever one it was, only time will reveal his true nature and where he truly stands. Since a mask can only be worn for so long.

"I will be taking my leave then Prince Wyatt" Mad John added, standing from his seat and walking towards to door.

But just as he was about to make his way out, he suddenly halted and looked at me as though he had forgotten something.

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's about the other crew members, what do I tell them concerning your sudden loss of memory? Should I hide it from them until you have recovered your memories or tell them?" Mad John replied.

Though I would have liked to hide the news of my presumed memory loss, but that would only have worked if I had a way of recovering them back.