As the long sighs echoed from the depths of the church, Klein and Alger simultaneously tensed their back muscles, their adrenaline surging.
Without hesitation, Klein's left glove became transparent, and he vanished instantly, only to reappear beside the " The Hanged Man."
As he reached out to grab the other's shoulder, the " Wraith " Senor also picked up the jellyfish-shaped Beyonder Characteristic and, using " Mirror Blink," returned to the gold coin inside the iron cigarette case.
Immediately afterwards, Klein and Alger's bodies faded and became invisible, and the entire burial hall returned to silence.
The two were " Teleportation " directly to mid-air in the distance, their figures appearing in the crimson Moonlight and the shadows of the clouds.
Instinctively, Klein and Alger simultaneously turned around to look at the primitive island, wondering what changes would occur.
Having only heard that sigh and not yet sensed any real danger, they made the decision to flee immediately based on instinct and experience. Now, they couldn't help but feel a little curious and doubtful.
In their view, the thick fog that had enveloped the primitive island was rapidly dissipating, allowing the moonlight from high above to stream in without obstruction.
Amidst the howling winds, Klein and Alger hovered in mid-air, able to clearly see the current appearance of the primitive island through the thinning mist:
It's gone.
The primitive island inhabited by Demigod- level Feathered Serpent and various extraordinary creatures has vanished!
The area where it originally stood was gently swaying in the deep blue, almost black water, without any abnormalities!
Alger couldn't help but reach into his pocket and touch the Six-Winged Gargoyle core crystal that had left him momentarily stunned.
If the spoils hadn't still been there, he would have definitely doubted that it was all a dream, that he and Gehrman Sparrow had somehow gotten lost and hadn't found the real original island, completing an exploration in his dream.
Klein had similar thoughts, and even felt that he might be hallucinating at this moment. After all, a large island with many powerful creatures and secrets of the mythical era could not simply disappear without a trace, and the seawater did not even show any corresponding signs.
Fortunately, I didn't hesitate at all and chose to retreat immediately. Otherwise, Mr. " The Hanged Man " and I might have disappeared like this and never been found again... Klein felt extremely fortunate and didn't dare to linger any longer. He started his " Travel " again, disappearing into the air with Alger and traversing the Spirit World.
The last image of this sea that remained in their eyes was the fog returning, growing thicker and thicker.
After another " Teleportation," Klein and Alger returned to the deserted island they had been on before. Standing on the rocks, they watched the waves crashing against the beach.
Alger glanced around, silently sighed, and took out the core crystal and eyeball of the Six-Winged Gargoyle, saying:
"These are the spoils for both of us; you choose first."
After weighing the options, he considered the Six-Winged Gargoyle as the Monster they had killed together, while the three deceased belonged solely to Gehrman Sparrow.
Klein didn't respond directly, but instead summoned the " Wraith " Senor beside him, who produced the " Tyrant " card, a brown, muddy Beyonder Characteristic, and a jellyfish-shaped Beyonder Characteristic, the latter seemingly corresponding to " Ocean Songster."
After doing all this, he finally spoke:
"One battle, I'll go first, three times."
He meant that this was an encounter between two people and three dead people plus a Six-Winged Gargoyle, and the enemy had made a significant contribution to the overall battle. Therefore, all the spoils obtained in the burial hall belonged to the public.
Of course, based on his contributions, Gehrman Sparrow has the right to choose first, and three times in a row.
Alger paused for a moment, gaining a new understanding of the mad adventurer, then nodded:
"Good."
Klein then reached for his Marionette and calmly took the " Tyrant " card with Roselle's face:
"It counts twice."
With this " Card of Blasphemy " and the " Sea God Scepter," he could barely be considered a pseudo- Demigod when acting in spirit form.
This also plays a significant role when Acting of " Sea God ".
Of course, the most valuable aspect of the " Tyrant " card is its built-in " Storm " pathway to all Sequence Potion recipes, as well as the ability to subtly sense the materials the holder needs once they reach Sequence 4.
That's why Klein stopped before even returning to the " City of Generosity," Bayam, to distribute the spoils, fearing that the " Tyrant " card would directly attract " Sea King " Jahn Kottman.
"You can count it as many times as you want..." Alger didn't refute or want to refute Gehrman Sparrow's words, watching him reach out to the jellyfish-shaped Beyonder Characteristic that most likely corresponded to " Ocean Songster ".
For Klein, this could be used to create magical items for the Storm Realm, replacing the Merfolk Cufflink that had been kidnapped by " Admiral of Hell," or it could be given to the resistance forces of the Rorsted Archipelago in the future to improve their survival capabilities at sea, provided, of course, that they greatly pleased " Sea God."
Putting away the " Tyrant " card and the jellyfish-shaped Beyonder Characteristic, Klein glanced at the " The Hanged Man," indicating that it was your turn to choose.
After considering it for a moment, Alger said:
"Can I choose the Sequence 4 Potion recipe from the ' Card of Blasphemy '?"
"No problem," Klein nodded expressionlessly. "I'll give it to you later."
Although the " Tyrant " card has been activated, there will inevitably be some disturbance when it is triggered. Therefore, Klein decided to be cautious and return to Backlund before going to the Gray Fog to study it.
"Alright." Even Alger, usually so composed, couldn't help but smile slightly at this moment.
After this adventure, once the " Ocean Songster " has digested the experience, he will demonstrate his abilities and pursue advancement within the church. At that time, the problem of drinking Potion won't be too significant. Even without having children, he can resolve it completely over time. The most crucial obstacle is the transition from Sequence 5 to Sequence 4, a fundamental change and an elevation in life level. Countless " Ocean Songster " within the Church of Storms have toiled for decades without ever getting this opportunity. Alger doesn't believe that as a half-blood, he will receive any preferential treatment for rising through the ranks from servant. He would be grateful for even a little less discrimination and thankful for his social skills.
Moreover, within the church, promotion to Sequence 4 is always achieved by directly receiving Potion; there's no need to know the recipe beforehand or prepare on your own. If Alger wants to gain an advantage in this fierce competition, besides achieving a top-three ranking, he also needs to find another way.
His current plan is to kill a famous pirate, "get" the Potion recipe for the " Catastrophe Interrer " from him, and lead the clues to the mutated deceased on the original island. This should be a great pirate who was once active at sea but suddenly disappeared.
As a result, the higher-ups of the Church of Storms would inevitably suspect that the vanished great pirate had obtained the " Card of Blasphemy," and this was an undeniable fact that could be proven through various means.
Alger, on the other hand, can take advantage of knowing the recipe for the " Catastrophe Interrer " Potion to gain the opportunity to become Sequence 4.
Of course, the premise is that the church doesn't have Sealed Artifact that can directly erase the relevant memories... If this method doesn't work, and there's really no chance to advance, I'll secretly collect the relevant materials myself and prepare the rituals needed for advancement. Once I become Sequence 4, I'll immediately leave the church and become a pirate king... Alger snapped out of his thoughts and saw Gehrman Sparrow take away that clump of brown, clay-like Beyonder Characteristic.
He glanced at the remaining items, put away the grayish-white translucent crystal cluster, and handed the Six-Winged Gargoyle's eye to Gehrman Sparrow.
For someone like him, who possesses powerful attack methods and is capable of operating on land, sea, and air, this magical item made of extraordinary materials should be quite useful.
In the burial hall, if he weren't unsure whether " Spirit Piercing " could affect the Six-Winged Gargoyle, and if the battle allowed no room for error, his first choice would definitely have been to use " Spirit Whip ".
After distributing the spoils and placing them in different boxes, which were then sealed with Wall of Spirituality, Klein retrieved the " Wraith " Senor, reached out again, grabbed the " The Hanged Man," and allowed their figures to fade into the Spirit World.
After this " Travel," the two appeared on a seaside mountain outside Bayam City, still near the cemetery, as if they had never left.
Alger didn't waste any time, and nodded to Gehrman Sparrow, saying:
"If you need any magical items made, I will cover the corresponding costs."
"It's a pleasure doing business with you."
Klein, wearing transparent gloves, hummed in agreement, and then suddenly vanished.
He abandoned the " The Hanged Man " and Teleportation directly to a secluded corner of Bayam City.
"Next, we'll have to choose a lucky pirate..." Klein looked around, muttering to himself as he stretched out his fingers and walked towards the street.
Of course, he didn't forget to change his appearance and smear blood on " Lemano's Travel Notes." After all, there were wanted posters for Gehrman Sparrow everywhere, and " Sea King " Jahn Kottman was guarding the city. It wouldn't be good if he were recognized or got lost.
At the foot of the mountain outside the city, Alger looked up at the deep black night sky, the crimson the Moon, and a few scattered the Star. He slowly inhaled and exhaled, letting the refreshing, salty sea air cleanse his body.
That exploration was the most dangerous adventure he had ever experienced Gehrman Sparrow's extraordinary ability to " Teleportation " thanks to " Creeping Hunger," he doubted the two of them would have been able to escape alive.
"However, as Blessed of Mr. The Fool, 'The World' should have other trump cards, such as the Demigod- level extraordinary abilities described in ' Lemano's Travel Notes '..."
"But this might not guarantee a smooth journey to the burial chamber; there could be more trouble along the way..."
"Hmm, that ' Card of Blasphemy ' from the Storm Path was what made him restrain his madness... Was this Mr. ' The Fool's' instruction? He really did foresee it! Perhaps, He even knows the being who sighed deep within the church!"
"Perhaps Qilangos saw the ' Tyrant ' card back then, but didn't have the ability to obtain it, which is why he said that..." Alger's thoughts churned as he slowly walked towards the foot of the mountain.