As Klein bowed, Cattleya, whose black hair was simply draped over her shoulders, turned her purple eyes inward, seemingly transforming into an Abyss that could devour souls, making her already mysterious aura even more pronounced.
She saw that deep within Gehrman Sparrow's Ether Body, on the surface of his Astral Body, was pure darkness devoid of light, yet within these subtle details, undercurrents surged and shifted endlessly;
She saw that Gehrman Sparrow's left hand was bright and shiny, but stained with a thick, indistinct blood color;
She saw a glimmer of azure light on Gehrman Sparrow's cuff, and a silvery sheen flowing in his left pocket, the colors vivid, as if connecting to a phantom, overlapping Spirit World, surrounded by a cluster of things with illusory tides and faint wind sounds;
She saw that Gehrman Sparrow's right pocket was a mix of green and black, with two dots of gold, silver, and bronze under his armpits, and a deep gray-white on his chest, like a rotting death.
Four magical items, extraordinary artifacts or Spirituality charms in units of ten... " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya's eyes were slightly dazzled, and she couldn't help but close them for a moment.
She nodded in agreement.
Good evening, Mr. Sparrow.
Even for a powerful figure renowned throughout the seas for many years, a seasoned veteran among the seven pirate generals, she rarely encountered someone who armed themselves to the teeth with extraordinary items.
Of course, it wasn't that she hadn't seen or possessed far more magical items, extraordinary artifacts, and Spirituality talismans than this; it was just that there were Concealment organizations behind them, with several ships and thousands of pirates under their command. A lot of things had to be handed over, distributed, or sold in order to maintain and expand their own power, so there weren't many things that she could keep in her own hands.
This "not many" is relative; it's almost comparable to what Gehrman Sparrow has now, but through various exchanges, Cattleya reduced them to just two pieces that were powerful enough, magical enough, and worthy of a pirate general's status.
Beyond the brilliance representing different objects, Cattleya's dark eyes, tinged with a deep purple, also hinted at a lack of authenticity in Gehrman Sparrow, as if he were hidden behind a thick veil of shadow.
Is this why he gave me an unnatural feeling at the Tarot Club? His secrets are quite significant, involving at least Sequence 3 Saint, or even Angel of a higher rank...? Cattleya dared not look any longer, her gaze no longer so deep.
At the same time, she chuckled to herself, finding her own assumptions about "the world" and Gehrman Sparrow somewhat ridiculous:
"Involving Sequence 3 Saint, or even Angel of higher rank, haha, that statement is perfectly accurate, because he, like me, is a member of the Tarot Club, and is definitely involved with Mr. ' The Fool,' who is suspected of awakening an ancient god."
After exchanging greetings, Cattleya didn't mince words or waste any time, and led Klein toward the cabin entrance.
At this moment, the " Future, which had been at a standstill, set sail again, drawing a long arc on the sea and heading east along the whaling route, and the tense atmosphere in the port of Nass dissipated.
A host of Sailor ' gazes fell upon him, but Klein showed no unease. Instead, he glanced around and spoke in a relaxed tone, as if he were returning home:
There were fewer people than I expected.
" Admiral of Stars " Cattleya glanced at him sideways and replied simply:
"Going east of the whaling route is a very dangerous thing, and only Ludwell often goes there, seemingly looking for something."
"Apart from the Future, none of the pirate crew's other ships will go there. Similarly, most of the Sailor have been transferred to other ships; only the minimum number will be left here to ensure the voyage."
A very rational move... Ludwell, the " Admiral of Hell " Ludwell? When Mr. " The Hanged Man " first mentioned him, he said that he had started another voyage to explore the eastern end of the Sonia Sea... Klein nodded slightly and said nothing more.
This is the temperament that belongs to Gehrman Sparrow.
He silently observed his surroundings and discovered that the decks, bulkheads, masts, and other parts of the " Future " were covered with mysterious and abstract symbols, which seemed to overlap to form a huge Ritualistic Magic.
Like the Golden Dream," it's a mysterious sailing ship, but not quite a ghost ship... Compared to the " Admiral of Stars " and the " Vice Admiral Iceberg," Tracy, who has only been a pirate general for a few months, is clearly inferior. The " Black Death " doesn't have anything particularly unique about it... Klein withdrew his gaze and followed Cattleya to the entrance of the cabin.
A man in his thirties, wearing overalls and a white shirt, was waiting there. He was robust and had thick body hair, so much so that his bare forearms looked as if they were covered with a brown sweater.
He wore a round-brimmed hat with a concave center, and with a hearty smile, he extended his right hand and said:
Frank Lee, the first mate of the " Future ".
Good evening, Mr. Sparrow.
Frank Lee, the " Toxin Expert " with a £7,000 bounty... Klein recognized him immediately.
Considering that Gehrman Sparrow did not have the habit of shaking hands, he slightly bowed and said:
"Good evening."
Frank Lee withdrew his right hand, glanced at Admiral of Stars " Cattleya, and said with his smile unchanged:
"You seem to recognize me? Yes, I once had a photo taken of me that appeared on my wanted poster."
"Don't worry about those ' Toxin Expert,' I'm a very friendly person, as long as I don't have to deal with those damn guys! My greatest passion is researching soil, crops, and hybridization techniques. Believe me, that's the future of humanity."
"But the people of the Church of the Earth Mother don't believe it," Cattleya explained to Klein in a very discreet manner.
Originally a member of the Earth Mother? Her hybridization techniques are quite impressive. Only by increasing yields can more humans be fed, raising the bar for poverty... Klein looked at Frank Lee and said calmly, half politely and half sincerely:
"That's a good thing."
"... You truly are an adventurer who doesn't care about worldly opinions! Fantastic, fantastic! There are so few people like you in this world!" Frank Lee's blue eyes gleamed with obvious delight. "I was just trying to crossbreed bulls, cows, and wheat so that calves could grow like wheat, and I almost got sent to Judgement by the Church of the Mother Goddess! Merciful Mother, they never truly understood your will!"
Crossbreeding bulls, cows, and wheat... you Devil... Klein then realized that his understanding of crossbreeding techniques was completely different from what the other person was talking about.
He maintained his expression, offering no explanation, and, led by the suddenly enthusiastic Frank Lee, walked side by side with " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya down the corridor.
As he stepped onto the stairs and reached the higher floor, Klein had a sudden Spirit Intuition and turned his gaze to the shadows to the side.
There, in the Distortion, a figure emerged—tall, thin, and pale.
His cheek skin was almost transparent, his nose was disproportionately high, and he had a sickly appearance.
"This is our second officer from the ' Future,' Heath Doyle," Frank Lee introduced with a smile.
The bounty on Heath Klein, the " Bloodless," was higher than yours, reaching £7,600, and the correct wanted poster was quickly identified.
Heath nodded in greeting, then silently retreated into the shadows.
"He's a ' Rose Bishop '," Frank Lee said enthusiastically as he turned to head to the captain's cabin, recounting the story of Heath Doyle.
"He just told me his second mate's Sequence?" Klein almost raised an eyebrow.
He glanced at Admiral of Stars " Cattleya and noticed a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
"Aren't you curious and worried that he might be a devout follower of the ' True Creator,' a corrupted Lunatic? No, haha, he's a lucky guy. Because of an accident, he was originally an ordinary person, but he was sprinkled with Potion made from the extraordinary ingredients of the ' Rose Bishop.' It seeped into him little by little, but he survived and eventually became a rather peculiar Beyonder. Because he didn't go through the ' Listener ' stage, he wasn't corrupted and didn't go Lunatic. As long as he doesn't actively use the extraordinary ability of 'Listening,' he will always be a normal person," Frank Lee said boastfully.
What an enviable guy, reaching Sequence 6 in no time, and without going insane like the Sea Serpent Kavithua... Klein sighed inwardly, watching " Admiral of Stars " open the door to the captain's cabin.
Cattleya pointed inside and said:
"Your room is diagonally across the street. Frank will take you there. If you need anything, you can come directly to me here."
"You can dine at the restaurant anytime, or Frank can send someone to your room; it's mainly up to you which way you prefer."
"The ' Admiral of Stars ' handles things very efficiently and effectively, hmm, a mature Wisdom lady..." Klein thought to himself, replying without changing his expression:
"Good."
He seized the opportunity to glance at the captain's cabin and found that it contained bookshelves, a full-length mirror, a table, and a carpet.
"He can even read books? Isn't he too busy digesting the knowledge imparted by the ' Hidden Sage '?" Klein thought with a slight chuckle.
At this point, seeing that the two sides had finished their conversation Frank Lee enthusiastically promoted his product:
"Mr. Sparrow, would you like some roasted potatoes tonight?"
"Its texture is like beef, its taste is like beef, but it is definitely a potato."
"Will I get sick if I eat this...?" Klein replied coldly.
I don't eat late-night snacks.
"Okay." Frank Lee shrugged and was about to lead Klein to his room.
Just then, " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya thought for a moment and said:
"Mr. Sparrow, you must have hunted down quite a few enemies and acquired many spoils."
"I wonder how many Beyonder Characteristic you have left? Perhaps you can use them to offset the remaining fare."
Klein considered for a moment and answered frankly:
Most of them have been sold.
"Only the ' Interrogator,' 'Pugilist,' and ' Lunatic ' remain."
He didn't mention " Eye of All-Black " or the Beyonder Characteristic of " Nightmare ".
As expected, he's the most famous adventurer in recent months... Even after selling most of his items, he still has three Beyonder Characteristic left... Cattleya sighed inwardly and said thoughtfully:
"I want a ' Pugilist '."
She has a " Warrior " from the Gargas Archipelago who has already accumulated enough merit to apply for promotion.
P. S.: Thank you everyone for your blessings.