After hearing Evan's theory, Doctor Armitage expressed his agreement.
"With more and more people moving between continents, sea power will inevitably become crucial in the future."
"But Evan, you must also understand something."
"Precisely because this path is so important, the competition along it is extremely dangerous."
"As far as I know, every Beyonder organization of any real size has already assembled its own fleet. In fact, a considerable number of the Beyonder pirates at sea were sent out by those organizations."
"When trouble strikes, Beyonders can often only look after themselves."
"And you should have some idea how much a shipload of cargo is worth."
"That amount of money is enough to leave any Beyonder ruined for good!"
At this point, Armitage gave him a solemn warning.
"I mean truly ruined for good!"
"Because whenever a major voyage takes place, those responsible must sign a Beyonder contract with the capitalists."
"After everything you've experienced, you should know just how powerful those capitalists' Beyonder contracts are."
Evan nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Doctor. Of course I wouldn't be reckless enough to start right now."
"My main goal next is to finish my studies as soon as possible and obtain the necessary medical license."
"In the meantime, I'll also build up the unique advantages of our Demon Hunter Faction as quickly as I can and accumulate the basic capital I need."
Armitage nodded in satisfaction.
With that settled, Evan asked curiously.
"Doctor, about my ancestor-the task she gave me before is essentially complete now."
"So according to our earlier agreement, he should lift the restrictions and control tied to my bloodline and give me complete freedom."
Evan handed him a thick envelope.
"This contains the relevant list, along with photographs of their deaths. Every photograph bears a soul mark I inscribed using