Vice Admiral Deep Sea was cautious, calm, and decisive. He had almost none of the volatile temper common to the Sailor Pathway. Once he realized he could not escape immediately, he simply sat down and accepted the Blackland the other man had produced from who knew where.
Howl Constantine poured himself a glass. After taking a deliberately rough swig, he asked in a low voice:
"Your Excellency, it's good to see you again, and thank you for your hospitality... May I ask why you called me back?"
Abner, however, was disappointed. Some "ingredients" he had added to the Blackland had confirmed that Howl Constantine was not related by blood to Oliver Constantine, the God of Luck...
In other words, Howl was not a descendant of Abner and Hosenam.
There were still things he needed to ask, though... With that thought, Abner chose his words and said:
"I'd like to ask you a few questions. If you answer honestly, I can vouch for you and keep Miss Gwen, Lydia, and young Tran from causing you trouble."
After all, Miss Gwen had not actually been harmed, and her uncle had been well looked after by Vice Admiral Deep Sea on the island. Abner's word should still carry some weight.
Vice Admiral Deep Sea perked up. After a moment's thought, Howl said, "If I know the answer, I'll make sure you're satisfied."
"Good..." Abner nodded with a smile, then asked solemnly, "First question: why did you change your surname to Constantine?"
As an illegitimate son, Howl had not been allowed to use the Delien name. According to Selo's report, however, his father had given him the surname Saugust to help him bond with the Sea Monster.
At the question, Howl fell silent for a while before sighing. "Constantine was that Saugust Sea Monster's