Klein couldn't go against his own will to comfort Frank Lee, nor could he bring himself to say that the inability of the red wine fish to reproduce was a good thing. He could only pretend that it was a trivial problem and remain silent.
He took two steps to the side, walked around to the edge of the ship's gunwale, and looked out at the uneven sea.
At this moment, the clouds in the high sky thinned out, and the light of the Crimson Moon brightened the dark night slightly.
In this environment, Klein could clearly see the scene not far away, where dark clouds piled up and hung low, and a tangible hurricane swept back and forth, covering an unknown vast area of the sea.
Under the flashes of silver lightning, the fine rain danced in the wind, creating a scene reminiscent of the Apocalypse.
Such a horrific disaster was probably only a few nautical miles away from the " Future," or even closer, but this side was almost unaffected, with only the wind getting a little stronger.
This is the significance of a safe passage, navigating between Storm... Without a qualified navigator, even a normal voyage can lead to disaster... Klein turned his head to look ahead of the ship, where the light was dim, the fog was thick, and visibility was extremely low, making it difficult to distinguish dangerous and safe areas with the naked eye.
Similar situations are not so obvious on the west side of Oravi Island, but they are commonplace here, in the Concealment shipping lanes.
Just as Klein was about to look away, he suddenly noticed what appeared to be a massive, dark creature lurking at the edge of the Storm!
Sea monster? He suddenly remembered the sea legends he had heard in various bars:
Once you're far from safe shipping lanes, you're likely to encounter all sorts of Monster, some of which are enormous and highly aggressive; once they surface, they'll swallow the ship whole.
The " Future " did not stop moving forward, and soon it closed the distance with the sinister, dark behemoth.
Klein finally saw what it looked like and realized that it was not a sea monster, but a sailboat even larger than the " Future ".
The sailboat is nearly 200 meters long, with its fore and hind legs raised high, resembling a crescent moon.
Its surface is painted black; the cannons on the side of the ship are arranged in three rows, in an orderly fashion; the part that protrudes from the deck, apart from the mast, is also towering and huge, at least equivalent to a five-story house.
The strangest thing about this ship is that it has only one sail, on which is depicted a black tombstone.
" The Black Death..." A solemn voice rang in Klein's ears Frank Lee had somehow abandoned the silver-scaled fish whose blood was made from red wine, walked to his side.
The first mate, with a bounty of 7,000 pounds, had a grim face and tense muscles, as if he might launch an attack at any moment from the slightest change in the huge sailing ship.
The Black Death? Klein was taken aback at first, then quickly remembered what the name meant.
It is one of the most famous and legendary ships on the Five Seas!
It was the flagship of Agarito, the " King of Immortality "!
To think he'd actually run into one of the " Four Kings "... Klein clicked his tongue in surprise and couldn't help but go into a state of high alert.
However, he maintained a calm and indifferent demeanor, continuing to gaze at the " Black Death."
Remembering that Gillschies, the second mate of the " King of Immortality " and a bounty of 9,500 pounds known as " The Slaughterer," had recently appeared in Nass and warned him, Klein immediately understood and was no longer puzzled as to why he had encountered the " Black Death " not far from the Gargas Archipelago.
After putting that question aside, he recalled more rumors, some of which could be confirmed as true:
" The King of Immortality " Agarito was a pale, middle-aged man who looked as if he might rot at any moment;
His bounty for the country alone amounted to £100,000;
Those who were once his enemies, whether pirates, adventurers, or even a naval fleet, have all perished; only the other three of the " Four Kings " remain alive.
He never directly clashed with the official Demigod, showing extreme restraint in this regard;
Almost no one knows his specific Sequence, and no one is aware of his extraordinary abilities;
"He is cruel by nature, has a thirst for killing, and may attack any person or ship at any time;"
"He had a penchant for finding excuses to break promises, and in addition to the title of ' King of Immortality,' he was widely known as ' The Faithless.'"
Fortunately, I'm currently aboard the " Future." The " King of Immortality " should give the " Admiral of Stars " some face, after all, the " The Hermit " is one of the seven great pirate generals... no, the " Four Kings " and the pirate generals, apart from being able to get along peacefully at the pirate conference convened by the " King of the Five Seas," normally cooperate as well as fight, with the latter being more common. A few months ago, the " Admiral of Blood " and the " Vice Admiral Twilight " had a major battle... and given the " King of Immortality's" style, things might not just end with a chance encounter! Just as Klein had this thought in mind, he heard a deep horn sound.
Ugh!
The Sailor resting in the cabins woke up instantly, and without even putting on their clothes, they either rushed to different gun ports or went to the deck to prepare for boarding. The " Future " instantly went from a peaceful state to wartime.
Klein turned around and looked up. He saw that the captain's cabin window was open, and " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya, dressed in her usual black robe, stood there, gazing in the direction of the " Black Death ".
She no longer wore those heavy glasses; her dark eyes were tinged with a hint of deep purple, making them profound and mysterious.
"Sure enough, she was also worried that the ' King of Immortality ' might suddenly launch an attack..." Klein withdrew his gaze and looked again at the " Black Death " with its bow and stern raised.
At this moment, the two ships were already passing each other, and the pirates on the other side were vaguely visible.
Those guys were also looking this way, some as still as statues, seemingly without any emotional fluctuation, others brandishing their swords and blowing on their gun barrels, doing everything they could to provoke them.
At this moment, a single match could ignite the tension and set the battle ablaze.
In the end, the " Black Death " made no move, remaining quietly in place, watching the " Future " pass by and gradually disappear into the distance.
"Phew..." Frank Lee, standing next to Klein, let out a sigh of relief without trying to hide it.
He smiled again and said to Klein:
"Hehe, there have always been many rumors about the strength of the ' King of Immortality '. Some say he is indeed Demigod, while others say he was only Sequence 5 and only reached Sequence 4 with the help of the ' Black Death ' ship. But in any case, he has lived long enough. Uh... do you think we could extend their lifespan by crossbreeding him with my fish?"
Frank suddenly had Spirit Intuition.
First, you need to be able to catch the " King of Immortality," or at least make him interested in your fish... Klein muttered to himself for a moment, then calmly said:
"You can talk to him about this."
Frank Lee paused for a moment, then sighed in frustration:
"He won't agree; he'll just plant me in the ground."
No sooner had he finished speaking Black Death, which had already put some distance between itself and the Future, suddenly turned its sails.
A sharp, malicious laugh echoed from several hundred meters away, engulfing the entire " Future ".
"Hahaha!
"Hahaha!"
The laughter echoed continuously, sometimes hoarse, sometimes chaotic, sometimes like babbling, sometimes like singing. One after another, the Sailor on deck fell to the ground, forcibly covering their ears, yet still Distortion in pain.
Some of the Beyonder began to grow scales on their bodies.
Klein was also affected, feeling his head suddenly filled with all sorts of thoughts, some good, some bad, some bright, and some dark.
They were incredibly complex, and combined with the ever-changing laughter, they created a feeling of expansion that threatened to burst one's head.
Klein's face Distortion slightly, and tiny, barely noticeable buds of flesh seemed to stir beneath his skin.
If he hadn't witnessed the ravings of the " True Creator " and Mr. "Door's" cries for help, and if he hadn't suffered similar torment every time he passed through the Gray Fog, thus developing a certain level of resistance, Klein would surely be like the " Toxin Expert " Frank Lee beside him, pressing his head, crouching down, and struggling with the pain brought by that terrifying laughter with a ferocious expression.
Klein noticed that Frank had some short brown hair growing on his face, and his whole appearance seemed to be changing towards that of a giant bear.
Just then, the symbols and magical markings on the bulkheads, deck, and mast of the " Future " lit up in distinct layers, like a densely packed, dazzling sea of stars on a moonless night.
The terrifying laughter, whether sharp or hoarse, did not diminish, but it seemed to distance itself from the crowd, coming from a more distant place, sounding empty and illusory.
Klein's head felt much less swollen, and he finally had the strength to look up.
Behind the open window of the captain's cabin, the " Admiral of Stars's" face was marked with dark lines that seemed ready to crack open at any moment, from which disgusting things might sprout.
At this moment, Cattleya's palms were resting on the windowsill, surrounded by shimmering starlight, seemingly corresponding to the dazzling ocean of the " Future ".
Ugh!
A sudden gust of wind arose, and the sails Manipulation themselves. Even without Sailor at the helm, the " Future " increased in speed, rapidly moving away from the " Black Death."
Klein glanced at the room where the mysterious eyes had been watching the deck during the day, and found that the windows there were rattling loudly in the wind, but there was nothing unusual about it.
Ugh!
Amidst the raging winds, starlight descended, forming a sheet of "floating ice" that propelled the " Future " rapidly forward.
Finally, the figure of the " Black Death " disappeared behind, and the terrifying laughter that could drive people out of control or madness became more and more ethereal and distant.
Frank Lee lowered his hands, gasped for breath, and barely recovered. The Sailor on deck were still rolling and struggling in great pain, but their condition was no longer worsening.
"' The King of Immortality ' ability is truly powerful, practically impossible to defend against... No wonder he's one of the ' Four Kings '..." Klein frowned slightly and sighed.
Although he was experienced and knowledgeable, this was the first time he had ever been directly attacked by Demigod. He discovered that even Agarito, who ranked last among the " Four Kings," made him feel vulnerable, as if he had no chance of resisting.
Given Agarito's style, would he let the " Black Death " keep chasing him? Although he would most likely wait for the return of " Slaughterer " Gillschies, it was not impossible... If he catches up, I will pray to myself and use the " Sea God Scepter " to give him a whirlpool, a storm, and a lightning strike... After making up his mind, Klein looked at " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya once again.
The pirate general's face had turned extremely pale, but there was no longer any trace of darkness, and the starlight surrounding her was slowly fading away.