"When an outsider takes up this holy sword, the gods will reappear on earth."
"But what if the holy sword shatters?"
These two sentences echoed in the minds of Kalat and Edmonton, completely touching upon their blind spots in knowledge.
For several seconds, they stared blankly at the shattered holy sword, speechless.
They couldn't believe that the holy sword, which had only been touched by outsiders at dusk, had shattered so suddenly!
What did this mean? What did it represent? The two dared not think too deeply, as if they had returned to the past, when a Concealment stronghold of the resistance was discovered by the Loen military and was swept away without warning. Their fathers all died in that Slaughter, and their female relatives were kidnapped and sold to different places. Before receiving the bad news, Kalat and Edmonton felt the same way they did now: a mixture of calm, panic, anticipation and unease that created a strong sense of oppression.
"Go back to the jungle, find the high priest, and find out the reason. Perhaps this is the latest revelation from God..." Kalat said in a deep voice as he turned his wheelchair.
Edmonton immediately stood up and addressed the remaining men:
"Continue searching for those blasphemers, but do not stay here."
"Furthermore, instruct the believers outside not to hold any ceremonies or even pray recently!"
Things took an unexpected turn, making him extremely vigilant.
Bayam, on the street corner where the Sea Waves Cathedral is located.
Danitz, holding a stack of folded white paper, tilted his head, a mix of nervousness, worry, and confusion, and asked:
"You mean, put them up in different places along this street, and finally on the front door of the Sea Waves Cathedral?"
He was terrified that the church doors would suddenly open, and a group of priests and bishops, waving their fists, would rush out and attack him without asking why he had posted the notice.
Klein maintained his composure and said:
"Yes."
His original plan was to hand over the matter of " Sea God " Kavithua to Mr. " The Hanged Man " so that he could remind the Church of Storms. However, considering that the other party still held the secrets of Bansy Harbor, and might have even handed them over, it would be easy to arouse suspicion if important information came in a short period of time. Therefore, he finally decided to do it himself.
As for the solution, it's very simple: post a few notices at the door of the " Mandated Punishers " so that they can see them as soon as they come out.
The plan encountered a minor problem during its execution: Klein couldn't identify which shops or companies around the Sea Waves Cathedral were the " Mandated Punishers " by public, so he had to ask Danitz to put up the posters in all the prominent places, including but not limited to the main entrance of the Sea Waves Cathedral.
... I should have just run away... Why did I even think this guy had saved my life? Maybe it's because if it were any other powerful adventurer, I would have already turned into gold pounds... No, who could have imagined that this Lunatic would so easily break the " Sea God's" curse? Running away might have been even worse... Danitz sighed inwardly, unfolded the stack of white papers, and casually glanced at the contents:
"After entering the ' Sea God ' ruins on Simim Island, Latiz Dorella and her companions left, only to be pursued by the rebels; meanwhile, Kalat and other rebels were selling a strange, slightly curved bone sword; the ' Sea God ' Kavithua's physical form was on the verge of collapse, and his mental state was extremely deranged."
... Danitz paused for two seconds, then subconsciously glanced at Gehrman Sparrow.
I could understand the earlier parts, but why were there descriptions like " Sea God " Kavithua's physical form on the verge of collapse and his mental state extremely insane...? How did Gehrman Sparrow know this? Did he discover the problem while trying to solve the " Sea God's " curse? And how did he solve the " Sea God's " curse? The organization behind him is more powerful and terrifying than I imagined... Could it be something like the " Aurora Order," serving a real deity? The more Danitz thought about it, the more terrified he became.
He first heard about the " Aurora Order " during a sea raid, when he first saw the captain with a solemn expression. Afterward, he was taught some so-called common knowledge about the mysterious world.
Klein met Danitz's gaze with a blank stare.
In that proclamation, he excluded his own subjective speculations and only described what was certain, in order not to interfere with the judgment of the Church of Storms's higher-ups.
The scene where Latiz and her group took away an important item was deleted, the Lost Temple was changed to the broader and more inclusive " Sea God " Ruins, and the stronghold that Kalat and his group would obviously abandon after realizing that something had gone wrong with the " Sea God " was also omitted.
Danitz abruptly averted his gaze, unable to look any longer.
The captain once said, "The more secrets you know about others, the more dangerous it is!" He thought for a moment and said worriedly:
"Posting this on the main entrance of the church will definitely attract a lot of attention from Church of Storms."
"Will they find out it was me?"
Klein provided a concise answer:
"Meeting."
... Danitz forced a smile and said:
"Then I'm in great danger?"
Klein used his " Clown " powers to control his expression and calmly replied:
"You were originally a pirate with a bounty on your head."
"Do you really think you can just swagger around on the main streets of Bayam right now?" Klein thought to himself.
"Yeah, no matter what, they'll catch me, put a bounty on my head... No, there's a problem with that!" Danitz blurted out.
"But my bounty will increase!"
Klein looked at him, said nothing, but a slight smile spread across his face.
In that instant, Danitz seemed to hear a rhetorical question:
Isn't this a good thing?
"What a wonderful thing!" Danitz chuckled dryly, took the stack of notices, and, taking advantage of the late night and strong winds, posted them in prominent places on the streets near the Sea Waves Cathedral.
"Looks like someone putting up flyers..." Klein thought to himself as he watched from afar, one hand in his pocket.
He immediately exclaimed:
Having an assistant is really nice; at least you don't have to do such undignified things yourself... If it were Tingen or Backlund back then, and something similar happened... the image is too beautiful to contemplate...
Danitz finally arrived outside the Sea Waves Cathedral, posted the notice on the main entrance, and then, clenching his fist, knocked loudly on the door.
After doing all this, he turned and ran, as if ten " Mandated Punishers " were already rushing out behind him.
Klein dared not delay. He pulled out the paper figure, flicked his wrist to burn it to ashes, and quickly moved to another street.
After several recent encounters, he has come to a deep understanding of the style of the " Mandated Punishers " and dares not be careless in the slightest.
Only after they were far away from the Sea Waves Cathedral did the two slow down and resume their normal walking pace.
Danitz was in good physical condition; he remained calm and composed, without even breaking a sweat.
He asked with a hint of doubt:
"Why not just write a letter and mail it to the police station, or throw it into the governor's mansion?"
Before Klein could answer, he already understood:
"That's true. The lower-level police and governor's office staff are all locals, so they might sympathize with the rebels, or even be secret ' Sea God ' believers themselves."
As they spoke, the two turned the corner and saw a large red building ahead, brightly lit inside with music playing softly. People were coming and going at the entrance, and carriages were moving back and forth, giving it no feeling of being late at night.
"Ha, so you've actually come this far." Danitz paused for a second, then a knowing smile appeared on his face.
The Red Theater? Klein, with his wealth of theoretical knowledge, suddenly understood.
Danitz chuckled:
"This is one of the most famous places in the entire Sonia Sea, with mysterious and charming Balam girls, passionate and fiery Feynapotter ladies, open and alluring Intis girls, tall and beautiful Feysac girls, conservative and quiet Loen ladies, and gentle and docile locals..."
This guy knows a lot... Does he come here often? Klein glanced at " Blazing " but said nothing.
Danitz inexplicably felt as if he had been seen through, and immediately laughed awkwardly:
"That's all just what the pirates brag about; I've only been here a few times."
"Before, we didn't have much money, so we could only find ordinary jobs, mainly in the Sonia Sea. Later, we joined the ' Golden Dream '..."
No wonder... Although " Vice Admiral Iceberg's" men were well-treated and often received a share of the treasure, it was still quite difficult for them to accumulate several houses in Bayam... Compared to ordinary pirates, this guy at least knew how to be frugal and knew how to save money... Klein thought to himself with a sudden realization.
Danitz didn't want to continue the topic and changed the subject:
"There are many streetwalkers in Bayam, especially there."
He pointed into the distance and said:
"Some pirates once tried it out: they'd knock on any house door, offer money, and ask the lady of the house for a night. Three or four out of ten families agreed. Tsk tsk, if you had a standard Loen appearance like yours, almost no one would refuse. They'd just secretly hide their daughters so you wouldn't find out. Heh heh, every year, the Loen navy commits numerous murders and rapes of young girls here, not much better than the pirates, but they're just expelled back home, at most paying a fine..."
Klein listened quietly, and suddenly the image of the " Sea God " believers praying around the pool at dusk flashed through his mind, along with their fanatical yet numb faces.
Inside the Odel Family villa in Backlund.
Emlyn White, nervously followed Kasimi into the underground area, arriving once again at the gray stone hall where the black iron coffin was kept.
"Lord Nibes, why have you summoned me?" Emlyn had mentally rehearsed similar scenarios dozens of times, but he still couldn't completely shake off his tension and trepidation.
In this state, he suddenly realized something: from a dramatic point of view, the character he Acting should be hiding worry and fear at this moment.
No special disguise needed... I did a great job! Emlyn suddenly calmed down considerably.
A deep, aged voice emanated from the coffin, which was adorned with symbols and magical markings:
"In recognition of your merits."
"For the sake of the Progenitor, you risked praying to the ' The Fool, ' and although you received no response, you still took a great risk, which is an act that deserves praise."
"Here is a £7,000 banker's acceptance bill as a reward for you. I couldn't give it to you in time before because of the Great Smog of Backlund Incident, but it's not too late now."
"At the same time, you must always be vigilant and not let your guard down. If anything unusual happens, tell Kasimi immediately."
They actually sent me money... Emlyn almost forgot to close his mouth.