Taking Up the Post

"Praise be to My God!"

Though his hair had turned green, after testing his abilities a little, Donald was still filled with wild joy.

He had successfully completed the ritual and become an Ocean Sorcerer. He had gained the permanent ability to breathe underwater, along with the supernatural power of Water Manipulation.

Barefoot on the fine sand, he focused his mind. A blue fish leaped straight out of the water and landed in front of him.

"An Ocean Sorcerer's strength lies in sensing the ocean and detecting all kinds of ocean currents and undercurrents. It's as if I've become an aquatic creature... As for my ability to control things, right now I can only control ordinary fish. I'm sure that with training, I'll be able to control large fish like sharks and whales—and, eventually, sea monsters!"

Donald now had a deep understanding of his abilities.

Though he was still penniless, he was full of confidence.

Even if all the merchant ship's cargo had been lost and he had to pay a hefty sum in compensation, it wouldn't matter.

As an Ocean Sorcerer, he was confident he could earn ten or even a hundred times more than before, as long as he was at sea!

Now that he could leave the deserted island whenever he pleased, he felt a touch of reluctance.

"My Lord, Your devout servant Donald humbly praises You. You are the Lord of Dreams and Weapons..."

Before leaving, Donald knelt on the beach and began to pray devoutly once more.

He was filled with gratitude for the deserted island. It was here that he had gained the favor of the Lord of Dream Soldiers, learned the doctrine of this Sovereign, and risen to become an Ocean Sorcerer, mastering mysterious powers. For the rest of his life, this would