Saint?

After a quick count, most of the items were still packed in bags and piled on the floor. Arthur went straight back to his room to rest, while Ethan began sorting through everything he'd obtained from the Resident Evil world.

He had already transformed the Virus Stock Solution into a Mental Power enhancing potion. This potion wasn't simple to make, and due to material constraints, he couldn't produce much of it right now, but he wouldn't have that problem in the short term.

He had made quite a few of the first batch of Cigarettes. If the tobacco made from grass leaves could keep up with the supply, he could mass-produce a large quantity again in a short time, so he didn't need to worry about running out of this item.

He only made a small number of Cigars that had some physical recovery ability, storing them in specially made cigar tubes for use in critical moments to save his life.

Because they were life-saving items, he made some adjustments to the product's effects. In addition to being used by smoking, they could also be chewed and swallowed in times of crisis.

The first method of use had a slower recovery effect, but the medicinal properties were gentle, putting less strain on the body. Basically, after using it once, you could use it again after a short rest. At the same time, this method of use also had a higher recovery 'cap'.

The second method of use was more direct and crude, and the effect was more intense, stimulating the body to recover from injuries in a very short time. The drawback was that it put a greater strain on the body, and the recovery 'cap' was lower. Also, this method put a significant burden on the body, and after using it once, it wasn't suitable to have another one for a considerable period.

Overall, these two tobacco products were one pure blue potion and one mixed blue and red potion. The effects were barely acceptable, sufficient for Ethan's current stage of use.

Casually taking out a Cigarette and lighting it with the lighter he brought back from the Resident Evil world, Ethan began counting package after package of Firearms.

There weren't many, and when choosing them, he tried to select models with common ammunition types, such as pistols, which were mostly nine-millimeter bullet versions.

He also specifically learned firearm disassembly and maintenance skills from Alice, as well as basic shooting knowledge.

The rest he would have to practice himself, but this item was a consumable. If he couldn't continue to replenish it, it would probably turn into a pile of scrap metal before long.

"I wonder if I can modify them?"

From the beginning, he had the idea of creating a firearm powered by Magic Power, but because he knew nothing about the structure of firearms, he gave up on the idea.

Now, that problem was gone. Although he wasn't a real firearm designer, he didn't need to design a completely new firearm. He just needed to make some magical modifications to the existing structure, changing the feeding mechanism to Magic Power supply, and at the same time firing Magic Bullets, or even directly casting a fixed spell.

"Magic Power... can be supplied by Magic Stones. So I need to consider equipment for replacing Magic Stones or equipment for absorbing and storing Magic Stones."

Compared to a tool for installing Magic Stones, Ethan preferred the latter. Because the shape and size of Magic Stones were not fixed and there was no standard, if he only chose Magic Stones of a fixed size, he couldn't guarantee the quality and source of the Magic Stones. From any perspective, the latter was the more reliable choice.

"I'll research it slowly, no rush."

Finishing the Cigarette in his hand, Ethan lay down to rest. The increase in Mental Power provided by the tobacco barely made him feel any stronger. This item could only have a noticeable effect through accumulation over time, so Ethan would have to be a heavy smoker for a considerable period in the future.

"I didn't smoke much in my last life, but in this life, I have to smoke enough for two lifetimes at once."

In the following days, Ethan and Arthur continued to live a very regular life, reading and cultivating every day, and quietly waiting for Gino, their prey.

Going to the Resident Evil world and back wasn't enough for Ethan to forget his biggest purpose for staying on Stat Island.

Without eliminating this hidden danger, he didn't even have the mood to go out to sea, so he stayed on the island for a long time.

Of course, this also attracted the attention of the guild.

The guild generally provided adventurers with a few days of free food and accommodation, especially after bringing back a large amount of supplies from an adventure. This time could be appropriately extended.

However, the guild did not encourage adventurers to sit idle on the island, waiting until their supplies were used up before embarking on the next adventure. They were now worried that the young Ethan had lost his spirit of courage and progress and had become lazy. They subtly hinted that he had rested long enough and should go out to sea for the next adventure.

Left with no choice, Ethan clearly stated his intentions and even hired the guild to help him keep an eye on the dock, asking them to notify him immediately as soon as Gino appeared.

Only then did the guild understand Ethan's real purpose for staying on the island – to eliminate Gino, who had just obtained the Hand of Flame title.

The guild had always remained neutral regarding conflicts between adventurers. Even fighting fiercely in the guild hall would not lead to guild interference, provided there was no damage to the guild's property.

Of course, even if some of the guild's items were damaged, as long as you could compensate at the original price, the guild would not trouble you.

So, they didn't mind who Ethan wanted to trouble. At the same time, after confirming that Ethan hadn't actually become lazy, they no longer deliberately urged Ethan to go out to sea. Instead, according to Ethan's request, they appropriately provided a lot of information about Gino – many adventurers had encountered this guy during this time, and they brought back a lot of information to the island.

As the various pieces of information were compiled, Ethan gradually realized that this guy couldn't last long at sea. Even if he could get food and water, even if he and his crew could endure drifting at sea for a long time, that ship might not be able to hold out – as the number of battles increased, the damage to the Lord of Flame became heavier and heavier. If he didn't want his ship to be scrapped, he had to return to Stat Island.

Things turned out exactly as Ethan expected. After only four days, Gino's Lord of Flame docked at the Stat Island pier.

Upon receiving the news, Ethan and Arthur were already fully armed and waiting in a lounge not far from the guild hall, just waiting for Gino to appear so they could kill him right there.

However, there was a slight unexpected situation. Another ship docked at the Stat Island pier with Gino, and a middle-aged man, suspected to be the captain of that large ship, was also traveling with Gino and went to the guild hall together.

"Who is that person?"

In the lounge with Ethan was a staff member sent by the guild to notify him. He looked about twenty-four or twenty-five years old and his name was John. He was a very ordinary young man, the kind you wouldn't remember what he looked like if you threw him into a crowd.

However, the seemingly ordinary John possessed the necessary qualities and could answer various questions almost without thinking, including Ethan's question.

"That person is Brent, the captain of the Braveheart. He was once a very famous adventurer on the Sea of Tranquility."

"Once?"

John nodded: "Five years ago, Brent had already crossed the Sea of Storms and gone to the sea on the other side of the Sea of Storms. I heard from some people in the guild who had contact with the sea area on the other side of the Sea of Storms that Brent was doing very well over there too, with a great reputation. I just don't know why he suddenly returned to the Sea of Tranquility?"

Ethan took a few more glances at the person named Brent and found that he looked only in his early thirties. If he had crossed the Sea of Storms five years ago, he was still a young man in his twenties back then. At that age, many people on the Sea of Tranquility were still rookies, but he had already stood at the peak of this sea area.

"What's his character and reputation like?" He was very curious how such a person could get together with Gino. Could this guy also be like Gino?

"His reputation is very good. At that time, the entire Sea of Tranquility praised Brent's character."

It was clear that this young man named John also highly admired Brent, and he rattled off many of Brent's glorious deeds.

For example, if he encountered people in distress at sea, Brent would definitely rush over to rescue them, even if it meant falling into a trap himself. At the same time, he would also properly arrange for the rescued victims, and even give them supplies so they would have a chance to continue living or even turn their lives around.

If he saw someone bullying the weak or robbing adventurers, he would also rush forward to stop them immediately and persuade those people not to do similar things again. Because of his reputation and the fact that many people had received his favor, many seafarers who specialized in piracy would give him face.

There were even a few who were truly persuaded by him and turned over a new leaf, no longer doing evil, and honestly becoming a maritime adventurer.

Upon hearing this, even Arthur next to him showed an expression of wanting to make his acquaintance. Only Ethan's face turned a bit ugly.

He could tell that this Brent should be a good person, but with a somewhat Saintly Figure personality, the kind who believes that everything in this world is beautiful, and even if it's not good temporarily, it can become good.

When dealing with bad people, he also believed in the idea of putting down the butcher's knife and becoming a Buddha, giving them a chance to turn over a new leaf.

At the same time, whenever someone asked him for help, he would lend a hand, treating everyone equally regardless of whether they were good or evil.

So, the reason Gino was with this person was very clear. Compared to the brainless brute Sean from before, Gino was obviously much smarter.

He must have known that Ethan was waiting for him on the island, which was why he kept refusing to return. It wasn't until he discovered Brent, the former top figure and top Saintly Figure of the Sea of Tranquility, that he immediately went over and latched onto him.

He didn't need to waste any words. As long as he claimed he was forced to be bad by evil people and now wanted to be good, this Saintly Figure-like guy would definitely help him solve all his troubles.

And that guy's biggest trouble, wasn't it Ethan?

"So, Gino found himself a big backer!" After figuring this out, Ethan curled his lip in disdain. "No matter who he brings, Gino is going to die today!"