Upon seeing Will Auceptin's reminder, Klein's first feeling was relief.
"Luckily, I didn't do anything reckless and didn't continue exploring..." He let out an undisguised sigh of relief.
Although he saw murals related to " The Tail Devourer " Ouroboros, and encountered Anderson, a guy who had somehow mutated into a terrifying Monster, at least he didn't fall into any real danger.
I don't know if the next time Dream Divination, I'll randomly appear within a certain range, or if it will start again from the end of this one... If it's the latter, the best course of action is to avoid disturbing Anderson and to avoid upsetting him, and simply return the way I came, leaving the Black Monastery... Klein withdrew his gaze and began reading the remaining clues:
"Apart from dreams, everything else is relatively less troublesome. As long as you don't try to get close to those ruins and relics, don't look directly at things flying across the sky at 'noon,' don't challenge storms with signs, and then follow the safe routes that others have verified, there shouldn't be any major problems."
"As for mermaids, you will encounter them as you sail forward, because at their level, they can only live in relatively safe areas, and there aren't many of them."
"Finally, best of luck to you, Will Auceptin, who is currently in a crucial developmental stage and may be sleeping a lot from now on."
The last long sentence was a bit awkward, but Klein instantly understood the meaning of " Snake of Fate ":
Before I was born, please don't bother me with anything that isn't particularly important or crucial!
"I'll try..." Klein replied somewhat uncertainly to himself.
If he can be promoted smoothly this time, it might not be long before he has to ask the other party where to find the Sequence 4 Potion recipe from the " Seer ".
With greater confidence in his search for the mermaid Klein immediately left the dream, put on his hat, and headed to the pirate restaurant.
Because of the delay caused by the dream, much of the food had gone cold, but the pirates ate with great relish, because no one had died this time.
Since no one died, and they had witnessed some strange events that gave them plenty to brag about, they were naturally in a good mood.
"Would you like a glass of milk?" Frank Lee asked warmly, sitting down opposite Klein with a plate in hand.
Recalling the conversation in his dream, Klein shook his head, outwardly calm but inwardly resolute.
He was very worried that the milk on the ship was a product of Frank's experiments.
Frank slurped down a mouthful of milk, seemingly unconcerned, and said:
"I remember telling you about those little things in my dream?"
"Yes." Klein cut a piece of the bream fillet with sauce and put it in his mouth.
This fish is known for having few bones, often with only one main bone. In Backlund, it is considered a mid- to high-end ingredient depending on the species, but it can often be caught on the eastern side of Oravi Island, near the edge of safe shipping lanes.
Frank chuckled:
"My description at the time was somewhat inaccurate. Their real function is to enable organisms to produce milk even when they are not lactating, regardless of whether they are female or male. As long as they take it, they can produce milk, and they will return to normal when they stop taking it. In this way, the poor cows don't have to suffer those torments. In this way, men and women can have a more equitable relationship in raising children, and it is more conducive for women to go out to work..."
Wait, what are you talking about...? Klein almost couldn't maintain his character of Gehrman Sparrow.
At that moment, he felt that the true epitome of madness wasn't Gehrman Sparrow, but Frank Lee.
"He's actually a supporter of gender equality, albeit with some rather horrific methods... Well, the Church of the Earth Mother, like the Church of the Goddess, believes that women should have the same social status as men. However, they place even greater emphasis on reproduction and childbirth, regarding it as the most sacred thing..."
"Among the seven major churches, the Church of Storms and the Church of the God of Combat are the most male-oriented, followed by the Church of the Sun. The Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom has a different style from the other churches, which is a form of intellectual discrimination. The Church of Steam is neutral, and because industrial development requires more labor, it has always cooperated with the Church of the Goddess to encourage women to go out to work..." Klein's mind flashed through the differences between the seven major churches.
He glanced up at Frank Lee, as if the other man had just said it was a trivial matter.
This pleased Frank greatly, and he couldn't help but drink another sip of milk.
After the pirates finished their lunch in shifts, " Admiral of Stars," Cattleya, pushed open the captain's cabin window again and amplified her voice with magic:
There is an island 1.5 nautical miles ahead. We anchored there and waited for the storm to pass.
"In this ocean, there is a possibility of a terrible storm every time midday and nightfall. I'm not sure when it will come, but I think it's safer to wait until it passes before continuing our voyage."
She explained in much more detail than before, because this wasn't an unexpected situation, and there was still plenty of time.
One of the things people at sea fear most is a storm, so naturally, following Cattleya's instructions and under the command of Captain Ottolov and Sailor Nina, preparations for docking were being made with great tension.
This confirmed one of the reminders given by Klein Will Auceptin.
Don't challenge a storm that has already shown signs!
Not long after, an island covered with huge trees appeared to the side and front of the " Future ".
The sailboat, over 100 meters long, adjusted its course and sailed past, anchoring on the leeward side.
Half an hour later, the sky suddenly darkened, and leaden clouds appeared one after another.
They overlapped with each other, seemingly covering the surrounding sea area completely.
Amidst a deafening roar and blinding flashes of lightning, a hurricane swept in from afar.
It connects to the clouds above and the sea below, more exaggerated than any Giant in legend, like a Serpent coiling to destroy the world.
This terrifying Tornado brought with it waves as big as mountains. The lightning, as sharp as tree branches, did not stop because of the torrential rain, but continued to strike the sea surface, splitting into tiny electric snakes that spread in all directions.
The torrential rain pounded on the deck of the Future, giving the pirates, who had already retreated to their cabins or shelters, a sense that the Apocalypse was nigh.
The storm did not last long; after about fifteen minutes, the waves subsided, the hurricane dissipated, and the midday sun once again dominated the sky.
"You can explore the island for a bit, but you can't go too far in; you must stay within cannon range." Cattleya gave the pirates a brief respite.
Klein kept in mind Will Auceptin's warning, the " Mercury Snake," and had no desire to explore the island. After leaving the " Future," he simply walked back and forth on the beach, enjoying the feeling of his feet on solid ground.
Beach, sunshine, trees... it has a real vacation vibe... Klein thought with amusement, when out of the corner of his eye he suddenly caught sight of a fast-moving black dot.
It's hurtling towards us from the edge of the cliff!
The black dot grew larger and larger, and it turned out to be a human figure!
Not far from Klein, " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya, who was walking on the sand, also noticed the abnormality. She turned her body slightly and took off the heavy glasses that were perched on her nose.
The figure drew closer, dressed in a white shirt, black vest, and black trousers. He was a blue-eyed young man of medium build with blond hair parted in a side part.
Anderson!
Poor Anderson!
Klein recognized him immediately.
The visitor was none other than the terrifying Anderson from the dream world!
Anderson, who claimed his companions went ahead to explore and never returned, yet asserted that he was a member of the exploration team!
At that moment, Anderson raised his right hand.
Without hesitation, Klein, who was Gehrman Sparrow, took out a talisman and uttered an Ancient Hermes word:
" Storm!"
The talisman made of tin immediately became prickly, as if it had sprouted tiny blades.
As Spirituality energy was infused, the wind in the air suddenly surged.
Klein expressionlessly tossed the talisman in his hand to Anderson.
Whoosh whoosh!
One after another, sharp, thin blades, condensed into a bluish hue, shot towards the target, like a line of executioners.
Anderson was raising his right hand with a smile, as if he wanted to say something, but suddenly he heard a deep, mysterious incantation and a chilling sound of wind.
His gaze sharpened, and he fell to the side, tumbling and rolling, looking as pathetic as if he were facing a red-hot iron plate.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Wind Blade pierced the sand, cutting distinct gaps, but they were still a little short and failed to hit the target.
"Stop! Stop!" Anderson shouted as he nimbly rolled away to dodge. "I mean no harm! I mean no evil!"
" Anderson Hood... Admiral of Stars," he suddenly uttered a name, raising his hand to stop Gehrman Sparrow had already pulled out a handful of talismans.
She recognized Anderson Klein. Instead of rashly reciting the activation incantation, she said in a deep voice:
He has changed.
I've met him in my dreams.
He wasn't surprised to encounter the unlucky Anderson, because since the pirates were in the same area in the dream and very close to each other, Anderson, who was not far from them, must also be near the " Future ".
"No! No!" Anderson stood up, both amused and exasperated, raising his hands in surrender. "I recognize you. You asked me a lot of questions. At the time, I just wanted to make a joke, really, just a joke, to lighten the mood. Don't you think it's great to suddenly make the environment seem terrifying? Of course, I meant the other person, not myself."
"If I went to explore, how could I possibly survive?"
This is exactly what I was worried about... Klein didn't believe the other party's explanation.
Anderson shrugged.
"The moment I opened my mouth, I was ready to explain, ready to tell you I was joking, and ready to ask you for help, hoping you could come and take me here. But then, the dream ended... Damn it, this is so unlucky!"
"That fits the unlucky trait..." Klein muttered to himself.
He had intended to take out a coin and test the other party with Divination, but suddenly heard " Admiral of Stars " Cattleya say:
"Let him tell you what exactly happened."
"He's famous in the Sonia Sea, known as the ' Strongest Hunter '."