The Golden Dream " was outside the Storm, and the crimson Moonlight shone through the thin clouds, illuminating the dark, candleless room above.
Danitz stood motionless by the bed, as if he were being subjected to Medusa's gaze or some other extraordinary ability that could petrify.
His jaw was chattering uncontrollably, his legs were trembling almost imperceptibly but uncontrollably, and his mind was filled with the boundless gray-white mist, the blurry figure that stood above everything, and the deep, majestic voice that said, "Recite my name in your heart."
"This, this really will respond... there really will be a response!" Danitz's lips moved silently, and he felt his calves become noticeably weak.
This was the first time he had ever encountered a prayer that was answered!
This terrified him so much he almost lost his soul!
Although he had long known that " The Fool " was an unknown being, the object of worship for the Concealment organization behind Gehrman Sparrow, and that he had established a connection by reciting the other's name, and that any act of disrespect or betrayal would result in an inexplicable death, all of this understanding stemmed from the knowledge taught to him by " Vice Admiral Iceberg " Edwina. He had never actually encountered anything like this, nor had he ever imagined that an unknown being would respond to him.
When the mist, figures, and voices suddenly appeared before his eyes and in his ears, he realized for the first time that there really were great beings who could directly respond to believers!
Yes, Danitz had unknowingly changed the unknown into a great being in his mind.
As his shock and horror subsided, he quickly took deep breaths and tried to pace back and forth to dispel the lingering fear. However, as soon as he took his right foot, he found that his legs were really weak and he could only fall to the side of the bed and barely turn around to sit down.
"It is a truly great being, it is truly..." Danitz murmured, clearly realizing that he was in deep trouble.
When he was in the world of the book, he only recited the name of the revered one and did not notice anything unusual. Therefore, his fear stemmed solely from knowing what the consequences would be. Now, however, he is facing a hidden danger that is finally taking shape, as well as even more unknown things that are impossible to see clearly. How can he not fall into extreme fear and be unable to extricate himself?
After an unknown amount of time, Danitz let out a sigh of relief and comforted himself inwardly:
"This isn't necessarily a bad thing; at least Gehrman Sparrow is not only alive, but thriving!"
Thinking of this, he forced a smile and said silently:
"From now on, I am also a member of Concealment organization, someone protected by a great being..."
As his thoughts raced, Danitz decided that he would also pray once every morning from now on, believing that no being dislikes the piety of believers.
Of course, he would keep the divine message in mind and pray only in his heart.
The next morning, Klein, who had expended a considerable amount of energy, slept until he naturally woke up.
He slowly got out of bed and saw that the sky outside the window was blue, the ground was wet, and there were water stains on the houses. The whole world seemed to have been washed clean and was exceptionally fresh, but the messy leaves, broken branches, and all kinds of garbage indicated that the night before had not been peaceful.
After washing up, Klein, with his ordinary-looking Loen face, ordered a cup of "Gulu Tree Sap" from Simim Island and a relatively strong "Teyatiwa" to make up for the energy he had consumed the night before.
Sipping a beverage that tasted like lemonade with sugar and milk, and eating a delicious and fragrant mixture of fish and mutton with a fruity sweetness and a slight tartness, Klein leisurely picked up several newspapers provided by the hotel and began browsing through them page by page, starting with the " Sonia Morning Post " and the " The News."
As breakfast drew to a close, he opened the last copy of the " The Tussock Times, a favorite among adventurers, and saw a striking report:
Bloody infighting in the midst of a storm:
According to reliable sources, late last night, a violent infighting broke out among the pirates aboard the " Cyclops of " Mad Captain " Connors Victor. The pirates executed the " Mad Captain " and slaughtered each other, with no one appearing to have survived.
All these evils were concealed by a terrifying Storm, and no one knew the truth until the ' Cyclops ' drifted near Simim Wharf, at which point the truth was discovered.
The report included a somewhat blurry photo, which appeared to be a candid shot taken at the pier.
In the photo, the " Cyclops " is clearly recognizable. It is severely damaged and charred in many places. Only one mast is relatively intact, but there is a figure wearing a tricorn hat nailed to the middle of it.
"It was Connors Victor... He's dead just like that?" Klein's pupils contracted, his expression grave. "Now it's almost certain that there was a Demigod on board last night... He saw that the ' Mad Captain ' was being watched, or was being chased by ' Sea King ' and could only worry about himself, unable to take Qonas with him, so he decisively silenced him and destroyed all the evidence?"
Klein had originally planned to continue tracking the " Mad Captain," felt a pang of disappointment, realizing that while the trail hadn't completely died out, there weren't many clues left.
The only information he currently has is that the Demigod most likely belongs to the " Black Emperor " path!
"Given the intensity of last night's storm, the ' Cyclops ' should have been delivered to the dock by ' Sea King ' Jahn Kottman. I wonder if they made any additional discoveries... Hmm, we can have Mr. ' The Hanged Man ' inquire within the Church of Storms... No need to relay this message, the Tarot Club is this afternoon, 'The World' can just submit the request directly..." Klein quickly came up with an idea and drank the last bit of "Gulu Tree Sap" in one gulp.
Then, he returned to his room, intending to retrieve the radio receiver that had been sitting above the Gray Fog for a long time, to contact the " Magic Mirror " Arrodes and see if it knew any other clues about the " Bizarro Sorcerer " Potion recipe.
After leaving the sea east of Oravi, the place where he had been targeted by the Aurora Order Demigod, Klein dared to use things with the aura of Gray Fog. However, he knew very well that he couldn't use them too often, nor could he maintain them for too long each time, otherwise he might be caught by the " True Creator ".
For this reason, and out of wariness of the " Magic Mirror " Arrodes, he planned to do everything himself and ask others for help whenever possible, only resorting to question-and-answer games when all else failed.
The rebels' private port, where the Blue Avenger " docked.
Alger planned to make one last resupply before returning to Passo Island.
After instructing his crew on what items to purchase, he changed into indigenous-style clothing and made his way into Bayam. After circling around a few times, he arrived at the " Sea Waves Cathedral," ready to report his recent work to Bishop Chogo.
Although his return trip was to Passo Island to report to the church leadership, he knew very well who his immediate superior was and that he had to make the necessary gestures to avoid giving the impression that he was trying to bypass him and establish direct contact with his superiors.
Chogo was still in good spirits and very satisfied with Alger's report. After listening, he spoke quickly:
"This is a routine report, so you don't need to worry about anything. I have already informed His Kottman that you are devout to the Lord and loyal to the Church, and are one of the most trustworthy 'captains,' and His Kottman will pass this on to the Council of Cardinals."
He paused, giving Alger no chance to speak, and continued:
"In addition, there is another task: to investigate those who have close ties with ' Mad Captain ' Connors Victor."
"This is a task directly assigned to you by Kottman; you must take it seriously."
Investigating people connected to " The Mad Captain "? Alger was slightly puzzled, but without asking, he clenched his right fist into his left chest and said:
"Yes, Lord Chogo."
The gray-haired Chogo nodded, thought for two seconds, and then asked:
Do you know Gehrman Sparrow?
This question struck Alger like a bolt from the blue. His pupils constricted, and he nearly lost control on the spot. Fortunately, he had excellent mental fortitude and managed to maintain his composure.
"I've heard of him. He's been making quite a name for himself lately. He not only hunted down ' The Sweet-Talker ' Mithor and severely injured Tracy, but he also boarded Cattleya's ' Future '." Alger used his rambling words to mask his inner turmoil.
Chogo grunted in agreement.
"You're at sea, so the news might be a bit delayed."
" Gehrman Sparrow killed Gillschies in Toscarter last week and collected the bounty. Ha, that pirate really is Devil, Sequence 5 Devil."
" Gillschies Agarito's second mate?" Alger asked rhetorically, his tone very genuine.
He knew that Gillschies was likely Sequence 5, but he didn't know that the other party belonged to the " Devil " pathway. The combination of " Sequence 5 " and " Devil " meant power, meaning that it was difficult to kill in Gehrman Sparrow may have killed Gillschies in a sudden encounter!
This means that Gehrman Sparrow has reached the top of Sequence 5!
If he weren't still searching for the Sequence 4 Potion recipe, I would have suspected he had become Demigod... Alger thought to himself, his mind far from calm.
He was stunned to discover that in just one week, "The World" had obtained the Sequence 5 " Ocean Songster " Potion recipe and main ingredients, killed a Sequence 5 Devil, and most likely already had the Sequence 6 " Notary " Potion recipe!
How did he do that? Alger found himself somewhat afraid of "the world," Gehrman Sparrow.
Of course, he could accept these things, because he knew that "the world" was the representative of Mr. The Fool's Blessed, and Mr. The Fool's Blessed obviously could not be just one. If one was in charge of the " Notary " Potion formula and the other was in charge of the " Ocean Songster " related matters, then Gehrman Sparrow would have only killed Gillschies.
While this is equally frightening, at least it doesn't seem like a made-up story.
Chogo nodded solemnly:
"Yes, Agarito's lack of response speaks volumes."
"Keep an eye on gathering intelligence on Gehrman Sparrow."
"Yes, Your Excellency Chogo." Alger bowed respectfully, already deciding to make things as bluffing as possible with this mission.
Inside the hotel, Klein placed the radio receiver on the table.
Before long, the rapid tapping sound began.
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