Klein couldn't go against his will to console Frank Lee, nor could he say that it was a good thing that the red wine fish couldn't reproduce. All he could do was pretend that it was a trivial problem and didn't respond.
He took two steps diagonally and circled to the side of the ship, looking at the rough sea.
At that moment, the clouds high in the sky had thinned a little. The crimson moon's light made the dark night a little brighter.
In such an environment, Klein could clearly see the scene not far away. There were dark clouds that hung low, and he could see corporeal hurricanes sweeping back and forth, enveloping an unknown expanse of the sea.
Under the illumination of the silver bolts of lightning, the dense rain danced in the wind, creating a scene of the apocalypse.
Such a terrifying disaster might be just a few nautical miles away from the Future or even closer, but it didn't seem to affect the ship. Only the winds turned a little stronger.
This is the meaning of a safe sea route. Proceeding in between storms … If one doesn't have a qualified navigator, one might end up being embroiled in a disaster just by proceeding normally … Klein turned his head to look in front of the ship and saw that it was dim and foggy. Visibility was extremely low, making it difficult to distinguish the dangerous and non-dangerous zones with the naked eye.
Such a situation wasn't obvious on the west side of Oravi Island, but here, in a hidden sea route, it was normal.
Klein was just about to retract his gaze when he suddenly saw a black behemoth hiding at the edge of the storm!
A sea monster? He suddenly recalled the rumors he had heard at the bars at sea.
After departing from a safe sea route, it was easy to encounter all kinds of monsters. Some of them were large in size and possessed strong offensive abilities. Once they surfaced, they would devour the ship.
The Future didn't stop advancing, and it didn't take long for it to close the distance between it and the dark behemoth.
Klein finally saw it clearly and realized that it wasn't a sea monster, but a sailboat that was even larger than the Future.
The sailboat was nearly two hundred meters long. It was raised high from the front and back, making it look like a crescent moon.
Its surface was painted black. The cannons by the side of the ship were arranged in three rows, one above the other. The parts that protruded out of the deck, apart from the masts, were similarly tall and massive. They were at least the size of a five-story house.
The strangest thing about this ship was that it only had one sail, and on it was a black tombstone.
"Death Announcer …" A heavy voice rang in Klein's ears. At some point in time, Frank Lee had abandoned the silver-scaled fish that had red wine as its blood and walked to his side.
The first mate, who had a bounty of 7,000 pounds, had a sullen expression on his face. His muscles were tense, as though he would attack at any moment due to the slightest change in the huge sailboat.
Death Announcer? Klein was stunned for a moment before he remembered what the name represented.
It was one of the most famous and legendary ships in the Five Seas!
It was the flagship of King of Immortality Agalito!
I actually encountered one of the Four Kings … Klein clicked his tongue and couldn't help but be on high alert.
However, he maintained his indifference and calmness on the surface as he continued looking at the Death Announcer from afar.
Recalling how the second mate of the King of Immortality, Slaughterer Kircheis, who had a bounty of 9,500 pounds, had recently appeared in Nas and warned him, Klein immediately felt relieved. He was no longer puzzled as to why he would encounter the Death Announcer not far from the Gargas Archipelago.
After putting this question aside, he thought of more rumors. And among these rumors, a number of them could be confirmed to be true.
"King of Immortality Agalito is a middle-aged man who is so pale that he looks like he's about to rot at any moment.
"His bounty alone is as high as 100,000 pounds.
"The people who were once his enemies, be they pirates, adventurers, or a particular naval fleet, are all dead. Only the other three of the Four Kings are still alive.
"He has never directly clashed with the official demigods. In this aspect, he appears to be extremely restrained.
"Almost no one knows his exact Sequence. No one understands his Beyonder powers.
"He's cruel by nature and has a penchant for slaughter. He might attack any person or ship at any moment.
"He likes to find excuses to renege on his promises. Apart from the title of King of Immortality, he's also widely known as the Non-Believer."
Thankfully, I'm currently on the Future. The King of Immortality will likely give Admiral of Stars some face. After all, Ma 'am Hermit is one of the seven pirate admirals … No, the Four Kings and the pirate admirals, apart from being able to coexist peacefully during the pirate conventions convened by the Kings of the Five Seas, they would either cooperate or oppose each other under normal circumstances. Furthermore, it's mostly the latter. A few months ago, Admiral of Blood and Vice Admiral Dusk had a huge battle … Together with the King of Immortality's style, this matter might not be limited to a mere encounter! Just as this thought flashed through Klein's mind, he heard a deep bugle.
Whoosh!
The resting sailors in the cabin instantly woke up. Without bothering to put on their clothes, they either ran for the different cannons or came to the deck to prepare to engage the ship. The Future instantly went from a peaceful state to a state of war.
Klein turned his head and looked up. He saw that the window of the captain's cabin had been opened. Admiral of Stars Cattleya was standing there in her unchanging black robe, staring in the direction of the Death Announcer.
She wasn't wearing her thick glasses. Her pitch-black eyes were tinged with a deep purple color, making them look deep and mysterious.
Indeed, she's also worried that the King of Immortality will suddenly launch an attack … Klein retracted his gaze and looked back at the Death Announcer that had its bow and stern raised.
At this moment, the two ships had already brushed past each other. The pirates on the other side could be vaguely seen.
Those pirates were similarly looking over. They were either as silent as statues, as though they didn't have any emotions, or brandished their sabers or blew at their guns in an extremely provocative manner.
At this moment, just a match was enough to ignite the tense atmosphere, causing the battle to erupt.
Finally, the Death Announcer didn't take any action. It remained silently in its spot as it watched the Future pass it and gradually leave.
"Phew …" Frank Lee, who was beside Klein, didn't hide his exhalation.
He smiled again and said to Klein,
"Heh heh, there have always been many rumors regarding the King of Immortality's strength. Some people say that he's indeed a demigod, while others say that he's only a Sequence 5. He only reached Sequence 4 with the help of the Death Announcer. But no matter what, he's already lived long enough. Uh … Tell me, if I crossbreed him with my fish, will it increase their lifespan?"
Frank suddenly had an idea.
First, you need to be able to capture the King of Immortality, or make him interested in your fish … Klein lampooned and calmly said, "That's right.
"You can discuss this matter with him."
Frank Lee was stunned for a moment before he sighed dejectedly.
"He won't agree. He'll just plant me in the soil."
Just as he said that, the Death Announcer, which had opened up a distance from the Future, suddenly turned its sails.
A sharp and malicious laughter sounded from hundreds of meters away, enveloping the entire Future.
"Hahaha!
"Hahaha!"
The laughter kept reverberating. At times, it was hoarse and messy. At times, it sounded like ravings, and at other times, it sounded like a song. The sailors on the deck fell to the ground one after another, forcefully covering their ears as they struggled in pain.
A number of Beyonders began to grow fish scales on their bodies.
Klein was similarly affected as he felt his mind fill with all kinds of thoughts. Some were good, some were bad, some were bright, and some were dark.
They were abnormally large and messy, and when combined with the constantly changing laughter, it produced a swelling feeling as though his head was about to explode.
Klein's face contorted slightly as inconspicuous granulation tissue began to stir beneath his skin.
If he hadn't experienced the True Creator's ravings and Mr. Door's cries for help, and if he hadn't suffered such devastation every time he traversed the gray fog, giving him a certain level of resistance, Klein would've been like Poison Expert Frank Lee. He would've pressed his head and squatted down, wearing a ferocious expression as he resisted the pain brought about by the terrifying laughter.
Klein noticed that Frank's face was growing some short brown fur as though he was transforming into a gigantic bear.
At this moment, the symbols and magic labels on the Future's bulkhead, deck, and mast lit up clearly, like a resplendent sea of stars on a moonless night.
The sharp and hoarse laughter didn't weaken, but it seemed to widen the gap between it and the crowd. It came from a place even further away, appearing empty and illusory.
The swelling in Klein's head was immediately alleviated as he finally had the strength to look up.
Behind the open window in the captain's cabin, Admiral of Stars's face had dark marks on it. They looked as though they would crack at any moment, or disgusting things would grow out at any moment.
At that moment, Cattleya's palms were pressed against the windowsill. There were specks of starlight lingering around her, as though they corresponded with the resplendent sea of the Future.
Whoosh!
A strong wind stirred as the sails automatically adjusted themselves. Despite losing the control of the sailors, the Future's speed didn't decrease but increased as it quickly distanced itself from the Death Announcer.
Klein looked at the room where the mysterious eyes had been watching the deck during the day. He discovered that the windows were creaking from the strong winds, but there was nothing abnormal about it.
Whoosh!
Amidst the strong winds, starlight descended, forming an "ice floe" that carried the Future as it rapidly "flew."
Finally, the Death Announcer's figure vanished into the distance. The terrifying laughter that could make people lose control or go mad turned more illusory and distant.
Frank Lee lowered his hands and panted heavily, barely managing to recover. The sailors on the deck were still struggling in extreme pain, but the situation didn't worsen.
The King of Immortality's power is truly powerful. It's almost impossible to defend against … It's no wonder he's one of the Four Kings … Klein frowned slightly as he sighed.
Although he was experienced and knowledgeable, this was the first time he was being directly attacked by a demigod in the truest sense of the word. He discovered that even Agalito, who was ranked last among the Four Kings, similarly made him feel weak. It was as though there was no way he could resist.
With Agalito's style, would he allow the Death Announcer to keep chasing after him? Although there's a high chance that he'll wait for Slaughterer Kircheis to return, I can't eliminate this possibility … If he were to chase after me, I'll pray to myself and use the Sea God Scepter to give him a whirlpool, a storm, and a bolt of lightning … After making up his mind, Klein looked at Admiral of Stars Cattleya once again.
This pirate admiral's face had already turned extremely pale, but there were no signs of darkness. The starlight lingering around her was slowly extinguishing.
。 Divine Emperor of the Nine Heavens
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