City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In "The Stars and the Sea," tensions rise between Gao Yang and Kirin as negotiations falter over protective runes. Gao Yang's refusal to hand over a rune leads to a stalemate, with Kirin's ambition to gather all twelve runes for personal gain. Dou Hu and Bai Tu discuss Kirin's cunning strategies and the looming threat of civil war among the Zodiac Twelve. They ponder Gao Yang's role and the necessity of unity against Kirin. As they confront their fears about the captain's hibernation, they realize the stakes are high, with the potential for devastating conflict. The chapter closes with a sense of urgency and reliance on the captain's eventual awakening.

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