Unable to tolerate this situation any longer, Danitz decided to do something.
He coughed twice and said to " Vice Admiral Iceberg " Edwina Edwards:
"Captain, Mr. Gehrman Sparrow has some questions for you."
Whew... Klein quietly let out a sigh of relief.
If this standoff continues, his public image will be ruined.
Edwina nodded very slightly and looked at Klein, saying:
"Mr. Sparrow, have you received any education?"
"What's the question?" Klein replied indifferently, his expression unchanged.
"Graduated from university."
"Huh?" Danitz stared in astonishment at Gehrman Sparrow, unable to believe that this mad adventurer and bounty Hunter had actually attended university and even graduated!
He simply couldn't associate the university, a temple of knowledge, with Gehrman Sparrow!
Unless it's a " Hunter University," a "Killer Academy," or a university that only exists in the fantasies of Lunatic and the mentally ill... Danitz couldn't help but mutter a few words of disapproval to himself.
Edwina, seeing nothing amiss, continued to ask:
Which languages have you mastered?
... Klein suppressed the urge to frown and said:
" Jotun, Elvish, Dragonese, Ancient Hermes, Hermes, Ancient Feysac, Loenese..."
Edwina hummed in agreement.
Are you familiar with other areas of the occult?
In a daze, Klein seemed to have returned to his elementary school days in his previous life. Because he was a little too young, the teacher tested him with a series of questions, such as how many Chinese characters he knew, whether he had mastered the four arithmetic operations, whether he knew the English alphabet, and how many Tang poems he could recite...
Calm down... You are now Gehrman Sparrow... Klein said again, his face expressionless:
"Proficient."
Edwina thought for two seconds, then explained at a moderate pace:
"I need to consider your level of knowledge when deciding how to answer the question so that you can understand it more easily."
This... Klein was utterly astonished. He felt that the beautiful woman in front of him was nothing like an adventurer who also worked as a pirate; she was more like a teacher with a cold expression but a kind and patient demeanor.
After thinking about the Vampire who ran to the Church of Earth Mother every day, he calmed down.
This is the first pirate general I've officially met. He's certainly got something special... Klein thought to himself, then said:
"First question: Where do extraordinary sea creatures appear? The very rare ones."
He didn't directly ask about the mermaid, lest the " Vice Admiral Iceberg " discover his true intentions and cause unnecessary trouble.
Edwina thought for a moment, then casually erased the words " Spirit Summoning Ritual " from the blackboard, leaving behind a drawing and some writing:
"Sailing 1,200 nautical miles from Sonia Island will take you into waters that have never been officially explored by humankind."
"A Naga tribe lives there, dedicated to finding the legendary underwater city that supposedly seals away a powerful monster; it is the object of their faith..."
Edwina recounted her experiences one by one, some of which she had discovered during her own treasure hunt, and others based on knowledge and rumors she had acquired through exchanges.
It took her quite a while to finish her explanation, but to Klein's dismay, there were no mermaid legends anywhere except in the waters east of the Gargas Archipelago.
He quickly composed himself and said:
"My second question is, do you know a way to remove mental pollution from Beyonder Characteristic?"
He made no secret of his knowledge of Beyonder Characteristic.
For the first time, Edwina's eyes flickered, as if she were seeing Gehrman Sparrow in a new light.
She shook her head:
"Have no idea.
"But I once had a vision: to use a powerful external force to completely shatter the Beyonder Characteristic that have been contaminated, reducing them to the smallest specks of light. In this way, both the contamination and the curse would dissipate due to the loss of their carriers, disappearing either quickly or slowly. Meanwhile, the Beyonder Characteristic that have been shattered would, based on some inherent quality, gradually coalesce and reform."
"Unfortunately, only the gods can accomplish such things. If you are favored by a particular deity, you can try to please Him by offering sufficient sacrifices and praying for a response."
The Law of Beyonder Characteristics Convergence... Klein mentally filled in the gaps in what Edwina had deliberately omitted.
At the same time, he couldn't help but admire that this " Vice Admiral Iceberg," the captain of the " Golden Dream," possessed extremely extensive knowledge of the occult, no less than himself, who had read many of Roselle's Diary, experienced numerous events, and knew a great deal of secrets.
Rumor has it that " Vice Admiral Iceberg " can copy, or rather simulate, the extraordinary abilities her opponents have used in front of her... This is very similar to Mr. Isengard Stanton's "2-081" ring... Klein's thoughts had just wandered when he forcibly pulled himself back, nodding as if considering something:
"I agree with this assumption."
"Unfortunately, it hasn't been put into practice; it's just a hypothetical scenario." Edwina rarely used words that expressed emotion.
Danitz, who had been listening in the background, was now completely stunned and couldn't keep up with the pace at all.
What are they saying? What are they discussing? Why do I recognize every single word, but when they're put together, I don't understand what they mean...? What is Beyonder Characteristic? What is shattering? What does aggregation represent? Danitz looked left and right, his eyes filled with bewilderment.
At this point, Klein posed the third question he had considered:
Where are the Ancient Evil Spirit?
He only mentioned this type of Monster because the corresponding materials could obviously also be used in the Death field without revealing its own Sequence secrets.
Edwina glanced at Danitz and said:
I'll keep an eye out for you.
"If you wish to attend Bayam's gathering of Beyonder, he knows something about it and can take you there."
Not bad, it's so easy talking to smart people... Klein added:
Do you know anyone who can create magical items using extraordinary materials or properties?
"I ran into him at a party, but he hasn't shown up since," Edwina answered frankly. "I have the relevant knowledge and can simulate it, but I can't guarantee the success rate."
Hehe... well, I'll wait a bit then... Klein stopped dwelling on the topic and instead asked:
How much do you know about the ' Death's Key '?
"I don't know." A black iron key suddenly materialized in Edwina's hand. It was as big as a seven-stringed lyre, ancient in shape, and had a dull luster.
The pirate general, half-embracing and half-carrying the shipwreck relics, said:
"If you're referring to this key, I can tell you with certainty that it belongs to the Giant."
Klein glanced at Danitz:
"Your Sailor told me it could also belong to Dragon or Demonic Wolf."
"This was the earliest guess. I recently found some historical documents, and combined with other items on the ship, I have a preliminary and definite answer." Edwina was not at all impatient, but full of patience, though her expression remained indifferent.
Danitz finally regained his sense of being the dream's owner and asked curiously:
"Captain, is he really Giant?"
"Hmm." Edwina gave an affirmative answer. "Those documents show that during the Fourth Age, many Giant were still active. Some converted to the God of Combat, while others scattered to various places and became targets for human hunting."
"One of the tribes built ships in an attempt to sail out to sea in search of the lost Giant King's Court, but they never returned. The shipwreck we discovered and some of the items inside are extremely similar to the artifacts they left behind at their original settlement. Therefore, we have sufficient reason to believe that the key belongs to the Giant and may very well point to their lost royal court before the Cataclysm."
The Giant King's Court? Little " The Sun " said it was not far from their City of Silver... Klein didn't speak, quietly listening to " Vice Admiral Iceberg's " description.
I must say, the " City of Silver " and the " Forsaken Land of the Gods " are things that give me a clear advantage over other Beyonder in terms of knowledge... Well, even the seven true gods can't find them yet and find it difficult to figure out the specifics. In this respect, I am better than them... Klein thought for a moment, half proud and half self-deprecating, and then said in a deep voice:
"Would you be willing to sell this key if I offered a sufficient price?"
"Of course, unless I obtain another clue about the Giant King's Court." Edwina spoke at her usual unhurried pace.
"Very good. If Tarot Club ever organizes Giant King's Court exploration team, I will buy this key..." Klein wanted to ask one last question, but suddenly remembered the four adventurers he had met before.
Using the power of the " Dream Charm," he materialized a woman with bluish-grey eyes, wearing a men's shirt, and her three companions:
Do you know them?
Edwina glanced at it and said almost without recalling the process:
" Latiz Dorella, an Archaeologist and adventurer."
"Rumors suggest she's a member of the ' Moss Ascetic Order ' or the ' Element Dawn '."
" The Moss Ascetic Order... that ancient organization that worships the ' Hidden Sage '... it's definitely not for money; their goal must be something within the abandoned temple..." Klein casually asked.
What do you know about ' Element Dawn '?
This mysterious organization is similar to the " Psychology Alchemists." It has only existed for a couple of hundred years, and it has incorporated elements from various schools of occultism. It has its own set of theories, and its members are skilled in spellcasting and have mastered many ancient witchcraft techniques.
Edwina pursed her lips and said:
"They have been fighting against the ' Moss Ascetic Order '."
"Rumor has it that it was founded by Bernadette Gustav, the eldest daughter of Emperor Roselle."
The leader of the " Element Dawn " is Bernadette? Zaratul's prophecy was quite accurate; she really is a big shot in the extraordinary world... Klein felt a mix of realization and wistfulness.
He suppressed the urge to sigh, looked at " Vice Admiral Iceberg " Edwina, and said calmly:
"One last question."
Once the beautiful lady and " Blazing " Danitz had both turned their attention to him, he slowly broke into a smile:
Are you interested in collaborating?
"What kind of collaboration?" Edwina countered.
Klein's smile grew wider and wider, almost to the point of madness.
"Hunting, ' Admiral of Blood '."
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