Story Background

The two sailors exchanged a glance, straightened their backs, and the soldier on the left said loudly:

"Reporting, it's Captain James."

The sailor on the right added, "He's also our superior officer."

James, a naval captain. Zhang Yuanqing silently committed the name James to memory, narrowing his eyes as he scrutinized the two sailors.

"Are you afraid of me?"

As an Illusionist, he could see the emotions of those around him at a glance.

At that, the two sailors grew even tenser and shook their heads in unison.

In the military, it was normal for subordinates to fear their superiors. Zhang Yuanqing did not dwell on it and amiably asked about the situation aboard the ocean liner.

After some conversation, Zhang Yuanqing gained a preliminary understanding of the situation aboard the liner.

Captain James, who also served as the ship's commander, held the highest rank aboard the liner. Apart from him, there was also a cardinal whose status was equal to James's.

In the Irish United Nations, the Holy See was the state religion. It held an exalted position and was an official organization in this age of steam and gunpowder.

Zhang Yuanqing waved the two sailors away to continue their patrol, then headed toward the captain's office along the deck.

Along the way, he did not see a single passenger. Though it was an ocean liner, the decks and cabins contained only sailors, naval personnel, and logistics staff.

Zhang Yuanqing noticed a detail: whether they were sailors, naval personnel, or logistics staff, they all seemed very afraid of him.

They're carrying out a secret mission. Sending a warship would be too conspicuous. And there's a cardinal from the Holy See aboard, so this secret mission must be related to Spirit Realm Walkers.

*Hah, I have an identity in this