Half an hour before the banquet aboard the Eastern began, Lucius finally found an opening-Joe was taking Yura to the banquet celebrating the Eastern's maiden voyage.
He had suffered such a humiliating disgrace only that afternoon, and even his future was all but ruined.
Yet, nourished by love and supported by his beloved, Joe had burst with unprecedented drive. Not only had he begun trying to save himself, he had even promised to bring Yura happiness.
Lucius pitied Joe for that.
He knew Yura's methods.
He had witnessed them firsthand.
The last person to make such a vow to Yura had long since become food for the fish.
And Joe would be next!
Perhaps...
He might be next himself!
He absolutely!
Absolutely refused to meet that end!
At least, not before he had his revenge!
At that thought, the young avenger touched the notebook inside his coat and quickened his pace.
He crossed the promenade deck.
He climbed the stairs.
The Top Deck Cabin appeared before the young avenger.
Without any hesitation, he suppressed his excitement and raised his hand to knock.
Knock, knock!
He paused between knocks. No matter how anxious he felt, the young avenger gave no sign of trying to hurry anyone.
Creak!
The cabin door opened.
To the young avenger's surprise, Arthur was still dressed as casually as he had been at noon.
"Lord Credos, aren't you attending the banquet?"
The young avenger asked.
"That's Barry and Albert's stage.
As for me?
I'm just looking forward to my river seafood stew!"
Arthur answered with a smile, stepping aside to invite the young avenger into the cabin.
The moment he entered, the young avenger eagerly took out the notebook.
"This is my bargaining chip!
It records some secrets of the Inner River God Cult!
It should be