C99 Carrot and Pepper

"What's our next move?"

The missionary, noticing Ba Yao's serene demeanor, approached him with a hint of urgency.

"Right then," Ba Yao said, his reflection gleaming on the polished surface before him, a spark of determination in his eyes. "Call everyone back. Our top priority is to reach the Mermaid Sea. I can't fathom why the plot has shifted, so until we understand