At nine o'clock in the morning, the two arrived at the pier and saw the huge passenger ship White Agate that would accompany them on the nine-day journey.
Indeed, as the guard selling tickets at the ticketing company said, it has both Old Era sails and a new steam engine. The chimney and the sails that have not yet been deployed are stacked on top of each other, which is a unique style of this era.
What surprised Angel was that there were actually twelve wide gun emplacements on the side of White Agate close to the dock, and they were not decorative. Each emplacement was equipped with a cast-iron cannon, with the barrel pointing upwards, as if to declare its right to sail freely on Above the Five Seas.
No wonder the guard said that they had never been robbed by pirates. Together with the artillery on the other side, these 24 large-caliber cannons probably exceeded the configuration of many pirate ships, and the latter would not risk one-for-one to rob such ships. They were just seeking money, not starting a war...
But on the other hand, even the Passenger Ship traveling on the main waterway is equipped with this number of artillery, which also shows that even in the offshore area close to the North Continent, there are many pirates lingering, waiting for opportunities to rob passing ships.
Angel withdrew her gaze, and carried her luggage to the boarding ramp with Klein - she was still too embarrassed to let the other party carry her luggage, although there was a high probability that the "servant" Klein mentioned before was for the role of "Faceless".
There were many passengers waiting in line beside the gangway. Seven or eight tall crew members stood in a row with Sailor, greeting the passengers like a guard of honor. They opened their coats in the cold wind, revealing their single clothes, showing off their strong bodies that had been weathered by wind and rain, as well as the revolvers and sabers around their waists.
This made many passengers who were worried after seeing the artillery look relieved.
"Many of them have served in the military. It seems that the statement that both Captain Erlan and his Sailor retired from the navy is not exaggerated."
Klein whispered, standing at the end of the queue with Angel, quickly checked the tickets, boarded White Agate, and checked again at the reception desk.
"The first class cabin is on the upper floor, Room 310, here is your key."
Angel took the key smoothly and was about to go to the upper floor in the direction pointed by the waiter when he suddenly heard a child's rather sharp shout coming from the gangway.
She became nervous subconsciously, and so did Klein beside her. They looked in the direction of the shouting, and then realized that two children, a boy and a girl, were coming from the gangway, and the sound was coming from the girl who started the call.
The girl was fifteen or sixteen years old, about the same age as Melissa. She walked energetically at the front and screamed with excitement as she looked at the large deck. Behind her was a boy of about ten years old, wearing a children's formal suit and looking a little reserved.
Behind the two children were a well-dressed middle-aged couple, three servants carrying luggage and boxes, and three smartly dressed bodyguards, two men and one woman, with gun bags on their waists.
There were ten people in total, which was really huge... Angel's sight was hidden behind Black Veil's hat and was not discovered by them. It was not until the group of people walked towards the inner warehouse under the "leadership" of the girl that she withdrew her gaze and looked at Klein on the side.
The latter's eyes were also chasing the group of passengers, that girl to be precise.
He couldn't be thinking of Melissa, but Melissa was not that noisy and would only quietly admire the mechanical equipment on the ship, and even wanted to go to the power room to see the steam engine... Angel also recalled with nostalgia, gently Fell short Klein Fell short Klein followed the team just now into the inner warehouse and went to his room No. 310.
Compared with the single rooms in second and third class cabins, the living room in first class cabins alone is 30 square meters, with thick carpets, solid wood desks and soft sofas. Although there are no balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows due to limited conditions, the large portholes can also show the sea view to the residents. Both sides of the living room lead to the master bedroom and three servant rooms, and there are independent washrooms.
"It's a pity that we didn't bring a servant like the family just did, and wasted so much room."
Angel looked around in the center of the living room, suddenly sighed and said, she began to feel a little distressed about the 35 pounds for the ferry ticket.
"Isn't there a... servant here?"
Klein put down his suitcase, held hands in an exaggerated gesture, bent down to salute, and spoke humbly, but with an unnatural pause.
"Really? Then you sleep in the servants' room at night?"
Amused by his actions, Angel smiled and pointed to the servant room farthest from the master bedroom, and then carried his luggage to the master bedroom. He took out the "Good Luck" revolver and various ammunition that were inconvenient to carry because he was wearing a skirt. He put a change of clothes into the closet and stuffed alchemy tools and other uncommon items into the depths of the cabinet. Only then did he realize that Klein really hadn't followed.
She curiously returned to the living room and found Klein standing there with a frown on his face, looking at his palms, the expression on his face changing... No, his face shape was constantly changing into different shapes due to the movement of muscles and skin. Angel could see Sherlock's beard, Klein's chin, and some more unfamiliar traits.
"Klein!"
Her heart tightened, and she quickly ran forward, holding Klein's shoulders tightly with both hands. Ignoring the squirming facial features and the slender sprouts on her cheeks, she pressed her forehead against his forehead and shouted softly again:
"Klein, relax, I'm right here..."
As if he had woken up from a nightmare, Klein looked at Angel blankly. Their eyes were so close that it was difficult to focus, but he gradually calmed down under the gaze of his gentle purple eyes. The flesh and skin on his face re-fixed, and he turned back into the person she was familiar with.
"Sorry... I just, something was wrong just now..."
Klein's face turned a little pale, as if he had consumed a lot of Spirituality. After Angel helped him sit on the sofa, he regained his composure and explained what had just happened.
"It's because of what I just said..."
"It has nothing to do with the joke you just made," Klein immediately replied with a solemn tone, "I just have some doubts about my identity, or to be precise, the identity played by 'Faceless'."
When Backlund designed an identity for himself as "Gehrman Sparrow" in order to go to sea and practice his role as "Faceless", he was ready to be a maverick Adventurer at sea., explore the "mermaid legend" closely related to the next Sequence Potion, while pursuing other treasures and leaving your own legend in Five Seas.
But when getting along with Angel these days, he involuntarily allowed his way of thinking and actions to return to the Sherlock Moriarty period of Backlund. This is why he has changed to the appearance of "Gehrman", but Angel still calls him "Big Detective" from time to time.
Then, just now, when he saw a family of four with bodyguards and servants, the girl who was about the same age as Melissa did, as Angel expected, bring back the memories Klein had buried in his heart, which made him become the "Klein Moretti" of Tingen again.
Several different "settings" intermingled in Klein's mind, finally causing him confusion. When the "servant Gehrman" appeared just now, this conflict reached its peak, making his thoughts messy and even manifested in the Beyonder Ability of "Faceless".
After listening to Klein's explanation, Angel sighed softly. She did not expect that after being promoted to Sequence 6, Klein would have such an abnormality due to the conflict between different "identities". Although it was not out of control, it was not too far off.
And there seems to be her negative role in this, otherwise this "Gehrman Sparrow" should be just a simple Adventurer with the urge to hunt for treasure, right?
"No, not only is it an adventure, Gehrman is also planning to hunt down some evil pirates and feed him the Mystical Item that will devour human lives every time he uses it. This makes him hide his unknown madness under his gentleness and politeness."
Klein continued to explain, stretching out his left hand and showing "Creeping Hunger" disguised as ordinary Black Gloves.
He had calmed down at this time, his tone was calm, and he seemed to be talking about the third person's character and behavior.
Why does it feel like the separation of identities has become more serious... Angel looked at Klein with some worry.
Is this the hidden danger of "Faceless"? But it's only been a few days since he assumed his new identity?
She herself has also experienced the process of suppression, confusion and final relief of various impulses in the body during the Sequence 6 and Pleasure periods. It is not that she cannot understand that Klein was anxious at this time. The chaos caused by acting, but if it continues like this, I'm afraid it won't be long before this guy who keeps swinging between "crazy Gehrman Sparrow" and "kind and polite Klein Moretti" will have big problems again.
Fortunately, I still have some clues...
"Then, from now on, you are Gehrman Sparrow," she said, staring closely into Klein's brown eyes, her tone of voice was soft, as if she was comforting the other "people" in his body, "Not the best elder brother and younger brother, not the cautious but occasionally impulsive Detective, but the crazy Adventurer Gehrman Sparrow who makes pirates afraid, okay?"
Klein did not nod immediately, but lightly closed his eyes. His facial expressions squirmed and changed along with the skin and flesh, and various shapes that were familiar or unfamiliar to Angel appeared. Finally, he settled on a thin but sharp face with black hair combed diagonally. Then he opened his eyes, with a trace of deliberate ferocity in his eyes.
"It's not like you're crazy about pirates..."
Angel laughed a little. She knew that this change might not be that easy. Even with the help of Beyonder Ability, she would have to gradually adapt to her new identity.
"But you must remember that no matter how you 'act', you will always be yourself, Klein Moretti. Even if you forget, I will never forget."
She said solemnly, and then relaxed after Klein nodded slowly, ending this serious conversation.
"So, crazy Mr. Adventurer, should we go to lunch first, or..."
Angel changed the topic, and spoke softly in a tone that was mixed with his own temptation and imitated the dignified and reserved temperament of "Lady Despair".
Why have I become a 3K beast? I can't finish writing, I can't finish writing at all... This is just a degradation.