Above the Gray Fog, Klein sat down and took out the " Black Emperor " card that had merged with the spirit, instantly returning to its original form.
This is what you call one-click outfit change... He muttered to himself as he reminisced about what had just happened.
He was almost certain that the " Giant " wearing the crown with the spire was Nast, the " King of the Five Seas," and that the hundred-meter-long sailing ship that could sail in the Spirit World was the " Black Emperor," a ghost ship built by the ancient Solomon Empire!
"I always thought ghost ships simply referred to ships that could sail on their own, wouldn't sink, and were more like vessels belonging to some strange creature. I never imagined that the most powerful and top-tier ghost ships could even become ethereal and Roaming the Spirit World..."
"This is practically equivalent to a Demigod, isn't it? No wonder it's the most famous ' Black Emperor ' on the five seas... Hmm... we can't rule out the possibility that a Traveler was sacrificed during its construction..."
"Is the ' Ghost Empire,' one of the most famous treasures, the ship that carried the last legacy of the Trunsoest Empire, also capable of something similar, which is why it cannot be found?"
Klein's thoughts drifted away, and he didn't immediately think about the reason for his sudden encounter with " King of the Five Seas " Nast.
This is quite obvious: the Law of Beyonder Characteristics Convergence!
Although the " Black Emperor " card itself does not contain Beyonder Characteristic, something Roselle added or inscribed during its creation allows the holder, upon ascending to High-Sequence, to subtly resonate with the extraordinary materials they require using this Card of Blasphemy.
Such a connection is undoubtedly mutual; when you sense someone else, you will naturally be sensed by them. And before the holder crosses the Demigod staircase, it manifests as an unconscious attraction to Fate.
Klein understood this deeply; he always suspected that the existence of the Gray Fog was drawing Beyonder or supernatural events to his vicinity.
" Roaming the Spirit World with the ' Black Emperor ' card is more likely to lead to similar situations than using it in the real world, because the real world has to abide by many rules. Even with the pull of Fate, it still has to be logical and unfold step by step. It's not like if I use the ' Black Emperor ' card in Backlund, the ' King of the Five Seas ' Nast can immediately appear in front of me on a ghost ship..."
Even if he could sense that pull, he would still have to go through the process of determining his location and traversing the Spirit World, which could take several hours or even days. If he couldn't sense it, he would simply think of sailing towards the Sonia Sea and getting closer to the border of the Kingdom of Loen. In that case, he might not be able to meet it for months or even years.
"Things are simpler in the Spirit World. There's no distinction between near and far, high and low, up and down, left and right. Locations and distances are all very chaotic. The ' King of the Five Seas ' Nast might just have wanted to go to the Spirit World for a stroll, but he saw me passing by as soon as he entered. There's no need to abide by the constraints and limitations of real-world geographical locations." Klein thoughtfully tapped the edge of the mottled long table with his fingers.
Furthermore, he was quite certain that his uncontrollable attraction to the " Black Emperor " and the " King of the Five Seas," Nast, was not due to the Law of Beyonder Characteristic Convergence. The effects of this were manifested in Fate, intuition, and desire, and would not be so exaggerated. Otherwise, there would be no High-Sequence powerhouses; they would all be involuntarily drawn to this path by its " Uniqueness."
Klein could sense that it was a supernatural force that Distortion and amplified his forward momentum, making it impossible for him to stop.
It was a very simple judgment. Even if I had played the " Black Emperor " card back then, I wouldn't have been able to stop... Was this the extraordinary power wielded by the " Lawyer," or the " Black Emperor " path? Klein leaned back in his chair and decided not to use the " Black Emperor " card for the foreseeable future.
This means that he cannot Roaming the Spirit World to find messengers.
If he didn't carry the " Black Emperor " card, but instead appeared in his true form wielding the " Sea God Scepter " in the Spirit World —a place filled with all sorts of information and revelations—he would inevitably leave behind many clues, making him vulnerable to Divination at any time. In terms of counter -Divination and counter-prophecy, the Azik Copper Whistle cannot compare to the " Black Emperor " card.
If I really did that, I might run into ten people at a bar who would know I had the " Sea God Scepter " even if I just went to buy a beer... Of course, what does it have to do with Klein Moretti having it, or with Gehrman Sparrow? Klein shook his head with a self-deprecating laugh and decided to use a ritual to create a messenger as an emergency measure, and find a more suitable one later.
He covered up the " Black Emperor " card and disappeared into the mysterious space above the Gray Fog.
At dawn, Bayam.
Alger prepared to take a carriage out of the city, detouring to the private harbor behind the cliff where his " Blue Avenger " was docked, awaiting departure.
As a disguised pirate captain, he couldn't possibly dock his ship so directly at the main port of " City of Generosity." That would clearly indicate that he had close ties with the authorities. Other pirates were the same; before coming to Bayam to sell their stolen goods or enjoy their spoils, they had to plan their docking locations in advance, either going to small ports in the surrounding waters or to private ports controlled by influential figures or the resistance.
Finally, there are no more missions, so we can leave port... First, I'll get a magical item that can both enhance my strength and balance the accounts. Then I'll go to that primitive island to hunt Blue Shadow Falcon and level up to Sequence 6 as soon as possible... Just as Alger was about to walk towards a rental carriage, he unexpectedly saw a familiar figure.
The former pirate, now a merchant named Ralph, stepped down from the carriage with a flushed face, glanced at the governor's mansion not far away, and exuded an abnormal excitement.
What's wrong with him? Alger was puzzled, so he went over and greeted him.
In his view, Ralph was, in a sense, his colleague, and a subordinate of " The Fool ".
One was a core member, and the other belonged to a peripheral organization... Alger calmly determined the identities and positions of the two.
"What's happened that's good news?" After exchanging pleasantries, Alger asked.
Ralph chuckled and winked, saying:
"Would you believe me if I said I felt the blessings of the gods?"
"I believe..." Alger answered in his heart without hesitation.
He suppressed his curiosity and instead asked:
What are you doing here?
Just as Ralph was about to answer, his eyes suddenly lit up.
He looked around to make sure no one was nearby, and then spoke in a low voice.
Didn't you say you also believe in God?
In order to get in touch with him, Alger lied and claimed that he also had some faith in the Sea God. This was quite normal among pirates and wouldn't arouse suspicion. On the high seas, the terrible weather was often more terrifying than the enemy, so most pirates, adventurers, crew members, and Sailor had great awe for gods who controlled such realms and believed in them to some extent.
"Of course." Alger's answer was more firm than ever before.
Because he knew that the " Sea God " worshipped by the other party was the incarnation of " The Fool ".
Ralph nodded in satisfaction, a smile spreading across his face, and whispered:
"I received a divine message yesterday, instructing me to help His young lambs."
"I plan to establish a charitable foundation for this."
"This is God's will, and as His believer, I think you would be happy to offer some assistance."
He extended his right hand, waiting to make a donation.
Alger's expression froze for a moment, and he was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.
Although his current wealth has reached £3,245, that's intended for buying a magical item, so his overall situation is far from comfortable.
Of course, if you save money, you can still donate a considerable amount.
If " Sea God " were still Kavithua, Alger, who claimed to be a believer as well, would certainly have found a reason or excuse to decline without hesitation. But now, he must seriously consider what profound intentions Mr. The Fool might have.
Noticing Alger's reaction, Ralph's eyes flickered slightly as he said:
"We want to help children who suffer unnecessary discrimination because of their ethnicity, live difficult lives, and have little hope. These include both native-born children and mixed-race children."
Alger paused for a few seconds, then pulled out a wad of cash from his pocket:
Here is 100 pounds.
Ralph took it and smiled slightly:
Your kindness will surely be rewarded.
God will protect you.
The door panels were tilted, obscuring the entrance to the warehouse.
Klein prepared for the ritual to summon Spirit World creatures, the surroundings filled with the intoxicating scents of herbs and essential oils.
Fearing that he might cause an accident in the hotel without risking himself but endangering other guests, he went back to the abandoned warehouse where he had previously offered a sacrifice to Kavithua.
As for Danitz, with the bounty increased to £5,500, he very proactively requested to stay in the suite and listen to the radio receiver.
Next, he would light the candle that symbolized himself and use the verified incantation to summon a suitable Spirit World creature as a messenger... Klein's mind flowed with Daly Simone's three-part description and the more incantations provided by Mr. Azik.
When summoning Spirit World beings, the first sentence must include descriptions such as "wandering in the void" or "roaming the Upper World." Only in this way can it point to the Spirit World. The suffix must clearly state whether the being summoned is a spirit or a creature with flesh and blood. The second and third sentences are more precise descriptions of the target, but due to format limitations, more language cannot be used to determine this. Therefore, the person performing the ritual cannot predict or Divination in advance what will ultimately be summoned.
In this situation, using spells that have been verified by others carries a much lower risk.
Once the contract is signed, the third sentence of the description can be changed to "a messenger belonging exclusively to so-and-so" or "a contract partner belonging to so-and-so." The three-part description will then be able to accurately summon the corresponding messenger.
"Hmm, my messenger needs to run very fast, otherwise he might be killed by other malicious Spirit World beings at any time, causing important letters to be lost..." Klein's thoughts raced, and he made up his mind.
He stepped back and Ancient Hermes:
"I!
I summon in my name:
"A spirit wandering in illusion, a benevolent being that can be commanded, a speedster beyond imagination."
Ugh!
A sudden gust of wind arose, the candlelight turned a somber green, and a chill instantly descended upon the surroundings.
Klein spotted a blurry figure rushing out, too fast to make out its exact appearance.
Then, he could never find that guy again.
P. S.: I'm experiencing writer's block and couldn't update early this morning. Tomorrow's update will be at the normal time. Please vote with monthly tickets, and I'm also hoping for recommendation votes on Monday!