Councilor Ricciardo

Oravi Island is located northwest of Toscarter Island, and the two are quite far apart.

It was originally a Primitive Island inhabited by many extraordinary creatures, uninhabited by humans. However, with the advent of the Age of Exploration, due to its geographical advantages, the island gradually developed and has become a relatively prosperous city with multiple ports.

"I see Oravi Island!"

"Finally, we can dock the ship..."

Hearing the Sailor's cheers outside, Darkwill's chubby face twitched involuntarily, his eyes showing both joy and a hint of unease. Joy, of course, came from safely reaching their destination and making contact with their organization; unease stemmed from the fact that he had brought a few extra passengers.

The entire Fleet would be too conspicuous entering the port, so Luther made some arrangements: he left the necessary personnel to guard the sailors and ships, while the others were free to disembark on the island. They had just plundered a pirate ship, and everyone had received a considerable amount of money, so they were eager to spend it.

"Don't cause trouble."

Luther gave the Sailor a Psychological Suggestion and then let them go. He himself left the port with Anderson and Darkwill to find the local contact of the Life School of Thought, the Carnot the Bell-Ringer.

The Saint Draco Cathedral on the island has a magnificent bell tower, boldly painted with three bright colors: red, yellow, and blue. Under the strong island sun, it looks very beautiful. The Carnot the Bell-Ringer, lives in a small room under the bell tower.

"Knock knock."

Darkwill glanced at Luther and the others, then nervously knocked on the door.

"Crunch"

The wooden door opened, and a tall, hunched middle-aged man stepped out.

Um?

Luther secretly observed this person and suddenly sensed something was wrong. His appearance was very strange. Although his features were normal on their own, they looked extremely uncoordinated when put together. This disharmony was also reflected in his limbs, which were of different lengths.

He also noticed the other person's peculiarity at the soul level. Unlike normal humans, this person's soul was also scattered, just like the body, with each part flashing with different light, barely able to be put together.

It looks like it was forcibly pieced together.

Luther thought to himself.

The strange man behind the door didn't speak immediately, but instead scrutinized the three of them.

"Is it Carnot the Bell-Ringer?"

Darkwill asked cautiously, "I'm Roy's student, my name is Darkwill."

"Roy King and I mentioned you."

Carnot then spoke, nodding, "You're a guy who's annoying to talk to, but you're not a bad person at heart."

"Cut.."

Darkwill grinned, seemingly wanting to object. But he quickly remembered what he was supposed to do and hurriedly said, "Never mind that, I have something very urgent to discuss with Councilor Ricciardo. Take me to him right now!"

That matter must be reported as soon as possible!

"Come into my room."

Carnot looked at him and said.

Darkwill paused, then raised his voice, "I said, I have important business to discuss with Councilor Ricciardo, don't you understand?"

At a time like this, what are you doing coming into your shabby little house!

"That's why I said, come in, Councilor Ricciardo is already waiting inside."

Carnot answered calmly, turning his body to the side.

Luther then looked into the room.

Only then did he notice that there was another person in the room. It was an elderly man with gray hair, few wrinkles on his face, and wearing a short black jacket for easy movement. The old man sat in a round-backed chair, with a sturdy cane beside him.

"I am Ricciardo."

He chuckled and said to the crowd, "Please come in, Darkwill, and these two friends as well."

I can't believe I didn't notice him just now...

Luther was slightly surprised. The Shepherd's Characteristic had no effect on this old man, and he could not sense his Characteristic and soul—just like when he encountered the pregnant woman who was carrying the Snake of Mercury.

Moreover, he didn't seem surprised at all by Anderson and my visit.

Carnot had already made way, and the three of them entered the house, where the small space suddenly became very crowded.

"Councilor of the Life School of Thought, Your Excellency Ricciardo, is that right?"

Luther asked.

"It is I, [Blood Bishop]." The old man Your Excellency with a smile, glancing at Anderson from head to toe. "I have already received a hint from the Chairman; this gentleman does indeed possess the aura of Ouroboros."

Sure enough, he already knew about our plans beforehand.

Luther thought to himself and gave Anderson a wink.

"Your Excellency Councilor."

Anderson stepped forward, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Ricciardo looked at him carefully for a few seconds, then smiled slightly:

Give me a Coin.

"Huh?" Anderson was a little confused, but he still took out a Loen Gold Coin from his clothes and handed it to the other person. The latter took the Coin, slowly closed his fingers, and held the Coin in his hand.

Then he laughed and said:

"Alright, your Misfortune has been lifted."

"Ah?"

Anderson was somewhat taken aback, and he Consciousness looked at Luther.

"It has indeed been lifted."

Luther glanced at him, observing Anderson with his heightened senses, and discovered that the strange aura that had been surrounding him had disappeared.

Anderson still trusted Luther to some extent, and seeing this, he smiled and asked:

"Thank you very much. May I ask what kind of compensation I should receive?"

We'll talk about this later.

Ricciardo said, then turned his gaze to Darkwill, who had been waiting anxiously.

"Your Excellency Councilor! My Teacher Roy King..."

The Fat Apothecary finally had a chance to speak, so he stepped forward and spoke eagerly.

"I know I've been arrested."

"And I also know that he's been imprisoned in the Governor's Mansion in Bayam, the 'Generous City,' for at least a few weeks," Ricciardo said with a smile.

Ah?

Darkwill paused, then continued, "That Dice."

"The Dice were also taken away and taken back to Bayam along with Roy King, right?" Ricciardo continued, "I already know that."

Darkwill was dumbfounded.

"Then all my hard work and difficulty in getting here has been completely meaningless?"

He said, dumbfounded.

If I had known I wouldn't need to report any information, I would have stayed in my pharmacy and avoided all these dangers...

"No choice in Fate is without meaning."

With a charlatan-like smile, Ricciardo said, "You must have had a long and arduous journey. Go and rest first."

A dazed Darkwill was then taken away by the Carnot the Bell-Ringer, Cano, to rest elsewhere. Luther noticed that Ricciardo was watching him and Consciousness the other might have something to say to him, so he also gestured for Anderson to go out first.

Before long, only Luther and Ricciardo remained in the room.

"Your Excellency, is there anything you wish to instruct me on?"

Luther asked.