[Lunatic on the Right], although there were too many unknowns, could at least bring about one change whose outcome favored him.
The most pressing issue now was that, after advancing to Sequence 7, his actual combat strength had barely improved.
He had to hurry and find some "Beyonder writing" with abilities for [Bookworm Moth] to eat.
Chapter 114: The Tarot Club After a Long Absence
There was still some time before the Emperor's exhibition, and the remaining Cards of Blasphemy were all in the hands of formidable individuals or organizations.
"Cards of Blasphemy... perhaps I could take a different approach."
An idea suddenly flashed through Edward's mind, a way to both obtain a Card of Blasphemy and act as a Mental Patient.
"But first, I should contact Edwina and see whether eating that travelogue can yield any abilities."
He soon made his decision. "Danitz, roughly where would your captain be now?"
"Well... I don't know either?"
Danitz scratched his head and thought for a moment. "The captain should have left Backlund five days ago. She probably took an ordinary passenger ship for the first leg, then transferred to the Golden Dream a day or two later. Anyway, she's definitely still some distance from Bayam."
"So she must be aboard the Golden Dream by now, right?"
"She should be."
"That's enough."
Edward entered the bedroom, set up a ritual, and began summoning his bird messenger:
"Spirit wandering amid illusions, friendly creature that can be commanded, messenger belonging solely to Edward."
With a chill, the stifling heat in the room seemed to diminish considerably. Then a slit tore open in the membrane of the air, and the black bird flew out.
Edward handed over the letter he had written. "You should be able to carry a book through the Spirit World, right?"