In a luxurious guest room at a hotel in Larse Port, Fog Sea, Abner teleported directly here after dining at the Sari family's villa.
This hotel wasn't newly opened. Rather, it had quite a history, tracing its origins back to the temporary settlement established when Emperor Roselle first went to sea. After several expansions, it had reached its current size.
"This hotel, and in fact the entirety of Larse Port, is actually Karen's property... And it was precisely by relying on the Sanguine's influence over this island that Miss Gwen was able to occupy it smoothly and use it as a base...
"Of course, that was also inseparable from my influence over the various major forces in Intis.
"Mm, come to think of it, Lady Dragon's Might's reputation didn't diminish after Intis revoked the bounty on her. Instead, it became even more illustrious.
"She is now a strong contender for Pirate Admiral... Heh heh, just think of how green Miss Gwen looked when she first went to sea last year. The ways of the world truly are unpredictable!"
As Abner pondered, a figure quickly took shape not far away from him. The person held down the top of his hat, then slowly raised his head, revealing a lean face, deeply chiseled features, and dark-brown eyes devoid of emotion. It was Klein's alias—Gehrman Sparrow.
Abner stared at him for a few moments. After discovering that Miss Sharron wasn't possessing Klein, he greeted him, "How many uses does the Book of Endless Teleportation have left? Do you need me to replenish it?"
At that, Klein's face darkened. In Gehrman's stiff tone, he replied, "Not for now..."
As he spoke, he casually surveyed his surroundings, then removed the Yellow Crystal Pendant from inside his left cuff and began a divination.
"There is danger