A clue to the person behind the scenes
Sebas the Bonebreaker fought desperately, trying to switch back to his Wraith form.
At this moment, he finally understood how the Pirate ' enemies felt when facing their own captain—they could foresee their fate but were powerless to stop it, forced to watch helplessly as everything unfolded. This was even more Despair and helpless than being simply and cleanly killed.
Not only his movements, but his thoughts were also frozen at that moment.
After finally managing to get the body to react, it was quickly and forcibly interrupted by the "Evil Spirit Possession," turning into meaningless movements.
I can't... give up... my Spirituality... is stronger... he wants to control me... suicide is hard... just hold on... wait for them to come...
Fragmented thoughts flashed through his mind, and out of his attachment to life, "Bonebreaker" Sebas did everything in his power to regain control of his body.
However, at that moment, he suddenly heard his own voice:
"Do you understand now? If I directly restrict the existence of ' Wraith,' I will also restrict my own ' Evil Spirit Possession.'"
"I do have many ways to kill you, but ' Evil Spirit Possession ' is the most efficient, and I have you to thank for that, First Mate of ' Admiral of Blood '."
Verbal... offensive... provocation... I won't... I can't fall for it... "Bonebreaker" Sebas tried to bolster his courage.
But he soon sank into deeper Despair.
In my line of sight, a scholarly-looking young man dressed in a white Cleric's Robe appeared.
The bookish young man held a golden cross high above his head, revealing a warm smile.
The next second, he spoke softly:
"Let There Be Light!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a Holy light descended from the sky.
This light was filled with a sense of clarity and holiness, but in the eyes of Sebas, the "Bonebreaker" who was a "Wraith," it was inexplicably terrifying.
He is also... Wraith... How dare he... Difficult thoughts emerged intermittently from the mind of "Bonebreaker" Sebas.
Sensing the other person's confusion, Lorry made the other person grin.
Then...
He suddenly abandoned the Evil Spirit Possession, quickly raised his right hand and pushed his palm forward:
"Spirit World Traversal is prohibited here."
At that moment, Holy light descended upon the head of "Bonebreaker" Sebas.
Golden Holy Light flowed, intertwining to form an ocean. He had just realized he had regained control of his body when he met a pair of eyes that seemed to be brewing lightning.
This is the "Spirit Piercing" by the "Interrogator"!
"Ah!!!"
Sebas the Bonebreaker collapsed heavily in the golden sea, writhing wildly, bleeding from all seven orifices, yet unable to escape the Affliction.
The bookish young man then splashed the "Sun Holy Water" he had just made at the other person.
Sebas the Bonebreaker is going crazy!
He couldn't understand why a Sequence 7 "Solar High Priest" would suddenly appear and deliver a fatal blow to him in what was clearly a battle between two people.
At this moment, his resentment towards the "Solar High Priest" even surpassed that of Jodson.
I didn't have to die!
As long as we hold out until "Iron" and the others arrive!
"I curse you..." On his deathbed, "Bonebreaker" Sebas stared intently at the two, the venom in his eyes almost tangible.
"Feel sorry."
I don't want to hear it.
The bookish young man and Lorry each said a sentence.
The former raised his arm and swung it downwards suddenly, the golden light flashing like a knife towards the neck of "Bonebreaker" Sebas, arriving in an instant.
Rolling around!
Sebas Bonebreaker's head rolled forward.
Lorry raised his hand and pinched his temple, then used another "Spirituality Restoration" Charm.
"Evil Spirit Possession!"
Before the Stealing ability disappeared, he directly took over the body of "Bonebreaker" Sebas, accelerating the release of his Beyonder Characteristic.
Soon, a transparent stone with a Distortion face took shape.
Lorry bent down and picked it up, his gaze sweeping over the hideous face of "Bonebreaker" Sebas inside. He curled his lip and quickly set up Wall of Spirituality.
Snap!
He snapped his fingers, and the "Solar High Priest" instantly shattered like a bubble.
Lorry stared at the Corpse on the ground, a slow smile spreading across his face.
In this battle, I basically only used the "Knight's Hand" and "Fire Seed" gloves to defeat a Sequence 5 "Wraith" head-on!
Whether it's the imagined "Solar High Priest" or "Spirit Piercing," it's all just to end the battle as quickly as possible and not affect the overall war situation.
This is, in a sense, equivalent to "the Fire Thief" plus "the Knight's Hand".
The reason for making it so complicated is that Lorry needs to get used to the rhythm of the "Fire Thief" as soon as possible; real combat is the best teacher.
Currently, the character he plays, "Flower Bow Tie" Jodson, is on vacation and only needs to deal with Danitz, a dim-witted and inept "Hunter."
There's no need to worry about exposure yet.
However, once he boarded the "Golden Dream" and came into contact with more crew members, any slight misbehavior might be noticed.
Therefore, Lorry's nominal vacation actually had two tasks.
First, learn to be a "Fire Thief".
Second, memorize all the crew members' information, especially the middle and senior management, as well as Jodson's own clothing style, language habits, and verbal tics.
This was the request of the "Vice Admiral Iceberg," and also his personal wish:
Either don't do it, or do it well.
Of course, there might be a third reason: while getting used to the rhythm of the battle, one could also borrow some Bounty from the adorable Pirate.
Huff... Lorry gathered his thoughts, placed the "Curse of Knowledge" into the Corpse of "Bonebreaker" Sebas, and then quickly set up the "Spirit Channeling" ritual.
Before long, Sebas's illusory Spirit Body appeared.
Lorry quickly asked:
How many members of the "Rose School" returned to the Southern Continent last month? Do you know their identities? Who was responsible for transporting them?
Sebas's Spirit Body said mechanically:
"I returned to the Southern Continent in December. I only know that I saw people off three times, but I don't know the exact number of people, nor do I know them."
"I was in charge the first time, and 'Iron' and his team were in charge the next two times."
Three times? A thought struck Lorry, and he continued to press:
What were the specific times?
Sebas's Spirit Body hesitated for two seconds, seemingly in thought:
"The one I was in charge of was in early December, around the 6th or 7th, when we set off from the Northern Continent."
"They were in charge of the 'steel' project twice, but I don't know the exact dates. I only know that one was in mid-December and the other was at the end of December."
After he finished speaking, he added:
"Their appearance in Bayam this time is a vacation after completing their mission."
Early December can be ruled out, as Parliamentarian Begat wouldn't have been exposed by then... Based on the timeline, the person behind the scenes should have fled around mid-December...
However, we cannot rule out the possibility that he deliberately delayed, misleading potential investigators... It seems we won't get anything out of this First Mate...
With that in mind, Lorry decisively asked his second, and final, question, "Do you have any savings or Sealed Artifact? Where are they?"