The Master (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Everyone!)

In the audible silence, his brow gradually relaxed, and he murmured to himself with certainty:

"Collect blood!"

"The legendary Duke Orbun, or rather the Ghost Ship he built, was deliberately using the Yamaha to collect blood."

"The appearance of Ghost Ship twice in the previous decades, and the appearance of Yamaha in the Norga Islands, are evidence of this speculation."

"The earlier Yamaha probably originated in this way."

"As for the purpose, it's probably the secret mentioned in his brother's notes! Of course, I have no way of knowing what that secret is right now."

"But one thing is certain: it is related to these collected blood samples."

There is no doubt about that.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lorry quickly collected his thoughts and stopped making things difficult for himself.

All things have a spirit; all living things possess Spirituality.

Humans, as the most intelligent of all beings, possess the most Spirituality; and blood, being an important component of the human body, naturally does not lack Spirituality. Therefore, it can be widely used as material or medium for the study of Mysticism.

In other words, it has many uses.

Without sufficient relevant information, it is impossible to deduce this.

Even if he is a "Mystery Pryer", it won't work. Deciphering is not based on wild guesses; it requires prior clues and a wealth of knowledge.

With that thought flashing through his mind, Lorry glanced down at the last Yamaha in the glass jar, intending to put it away, when he suddenly remembered something:

"Etc!

"I remember Orpheus telling me that Mia, the ' Beast Tamer,' told him that Yamaha was impossible to communicate with and control, and gave her a strange feeling."

Let's set aside communication for now.

"Logically speaking, insects are a type of animal, and since they have relatively low intelligence, they should be easier to be controlled by ' Beast Tamer '."

What are the reasons for the inability to communicate and motivate?

"Also, what exactly is the strange feeling that Mia is referring to?"

With a soft murmur, Lorry tapped the edge of the table twice with his fingers, then stood up, looked around, and prepared to return to the Real World. His intuition told him that the answer to both questions might be the same; and that answer was very likely the key to continuing the decryption!

With that thought in mind, Lorry appeared in his room.

This is an unnamed Inn.

After spending the night in a makeshift camp, they returned to Norgar Island at dawn on a fishing boat converted by locals.

Firstly, the Yamaha on Tarakha Island has basically disappeared, with only a few remaining, so there is absolutely no need for them to stay.

Secondly, it was also for the sake of the two wounded soldiers. As the only large island in the vicinity, Norgar Island was a relatively easy place to buy the few rare herbs they needed.

"Tap tap--"

Lorry knocked lightly on the door twice, then retreated to the hallway to wait.

Soon, Feather Fall footsteps could be heard from inside.

With a creak, the old wooden door was pulled open halfway, revealing the figure of "Beast Tamer" Mia.

She nodded slightly, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and greeted, "Third Mate."

Lorry hummed in agreement, his gaze sweeping over the female Pirate whose demeanor somewhat resembled that of an "Vice Admiral Iceberg," before peering inside.

"Would it be convenient for us to chat for a bit?"

Mia hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Good.

"Come in and speak."

She then stepped aside to let Lorry enter, closed the door, sat down on the edge of the bed, and looked up at the visitor who was sitting at the table:

"What does the Third Mate Officer want to talk to me about?"

She seemed rather downcast, a deep sorrow lurking in her eyes... Was she still grieving the death of her friend? Lorry sighed silently.

He later heard about this from Danitz and learned that the extraordinary animal the woman was raising had sacrificed itself to protect its companions on the night of the attack.

If it weren't for the importance of the matter, Lorry wouldn't want to bother the other party.

His thoughts drifted, and he Door Opening: "Orpheus said you told him that Yamaha is neither communicable nor controllable. What's the reason? And what is this so-called strange feeling you're talking about?"

Mia frowned slightly upon hearing this, and hesitated before saying:

"To be precise, these two issues are actually the same thing, and it is precisely because of the inability to communicate and motivate that I find it strange."

But I don't know how to describe it.

After speaking, she looked thoughtful, as if she was trying to organize her thoughts.

Lorry, being a gentleman, did not urge him, but instead looked out the window and waited patiently.

A moment later, Mia's voice rang out:

"Third Mate, you should know that I am a ' Beast Tamer.' The ability granted by the Potion allows me to read their thoughts and communicate with or control them."

"Based on past experience, these small insects have relatively low intelligence and may not be easy to communicate with, but it is easy to get them to do things."

"But that day, when I tried to control the Yamaha, I failed repeatedly; it seemed as if an invisible force was vying for control of them."

"An invisible will?" Lorry's eyes flickered slightly as he asked again, as if seeking confirmation.

"Yes." Mia nodded without hesitation, giving an affirmative answer. She explained:

"They give me the impression that they already have owners."

"I've never felt anything like this before, which is why I told the second mate about it and asked him if he knew the reason."

"Master? "Lorry's heart stirred.

If her intuition is correct, Yamaha is already owned, then couldn't she use this relationship to find it in reverse?

Keep in mind, they came from Ghost Ship.

If it has a master, it's most likely this Ghost Ship. Mia glanced thoughtfully at Lorry:

"You seem to know the reason?"

Asking questions when you don't understand... Is this part of the "Golden Dream" corporate culture? Lorry chuckled to himself and shook his head, saying, "Not really."

"This is a preliminary guess, and it still needs to be verified."

As he spoke, he stood up, nodded, and said goodbye to the lady.

"If all goes well, the captain should dock within half an hour. I'll go to the Port with your boss to pick them up, and we'll talk about this when we get back. You guys stay here and take care of the two wounded."

Mia gave a soft "hmm" and watched Lorry leave the room.

Norgar Island, Port.

Amidst the melodious sound of a ship's horn, a small passenger ferry converted from a fishing boat slowly came to a stop.

"I see the captain!" Danitz, in simple disguise, looked at "Vice Admiral Iceberg" on the gangway and whispered excitedly to Lorry.

Then, he waved his hands high, so excited he almost jumped up.

This scene attracted attention not only from Edwina, but also from all directions. Feeling the gazes coming from all sides, Lorry quietly moved a few steps to the side.

Immediately, "Vice Admiral Iceberg" walked past Danitz without glancing to either side, stood in front of Lorry, nodded slightly, and said in a cool voice:

"Thanks for your hard work."

Lorry smiled but didn't reply. He pointed to the Hired Carriage he had arranged in advance not far away. "Let's go, let's go back to the Inn first."

Edwina hummed in agreement, took a couple of steps, and then suddenly asked, "Is it far?"

"I've never been here before. If it's not far, I'd like to walk back."