The Golden Dream was outside the storm, and the crimson moonlight shone through the thin clouds, illuminating the dark room without any candlelight.
Dhaniz stood by the bed, motionless. It was as though he had encountered Medusa's gaze or some petrifying Beyonder power.
His teeth couldn't help but chatter as his legs trembled indiscernibly. His mind was filled with the boundless grayish-white fog, the blurry figure that towered over everything, and the deep and authoritative voice that said, "Recite my name in my heart."
Th-there's really a response … There's really a response! Dhaniz's lips quivered as he silently muttered to himself. He felt his calves clearly go limp.
This was the first time he had encountered a situation where his prayers were answered!
This gave him such a fright that his soul nearly left his body!
Although he had long known that The Fool was an unknown existence, one that the secret organization behind German Sparrow believed in, and because he had recited "His" honorific name, he had already established a connection with "Him." Once he showed any signs of disrespect or betrayal, he would immediately die for some baffling reason, this understanding stemmed from the knowledge that Vice Admiral Iceberg Edwina had imparted to him. In fact, he had never encountered such a situation, nor had he ever imagined that an unknown existence would respond to him.
When the fog, figure, and voice suddenly appeared in front of his eyes and ears, this was the first time he knew that a mighty existence could directly respond to a believer!
Yes, Dhaniz had unknowingly changed the unknown existence to a mighty existence.
After calming down from his shock, he hurriedly took a deep breath and attempted to pace back and forth to dispel the remaining horror in his heart. However, just as he took a step forward with his right foot, he realized that his legs had really gone limp. All he could do was fall to the side of the bed and barely turn around to sit down.
"It's really a mighty existence. It's really …" Dhaniz muttered as he clearly realized that he was in deep trouble.
Back when he was in the book, he had only recited the honorific name and didn't discover any abnormalities. Therefore, he was only afraid because he knew what the consequences would be. Now, he was facing a hidden danger that had finally revealed its outline, as well as more unknowns that he couldn't see clearly. How could he not fall into extreme fear that he couldn't extricate himself from?
After an unknown period of time, Dhaniz exhaled and comforted himself in his heart.
"This is not necessarily a bad thing. At least not only is the German Sparrow alive, but he is also living very well!"
Thinking of this, he forced a smile and silently said,
"From now on, I will also be a member of the secret organization. I will be protected by a great existence …"
As his thoughts raced, Dhaniz decided that he would pray once he woke up in the morning. He believed that there was no existence that disliked the devotion of their believers.
Of course, he would remember the oracle and pray only in his heart.
…
The next morning, Klein, who had expended a lot of energy, woke up naturally.
He slowly got out of bed. Outside the window, the sky was blue, the ground was wet, and there were water stains on the houses. The World seemed to have been washed by water. It was unusually fresh, but the messy leaves, broken branches, and all kinds of rubbish showed that last night was not peaceful.
After washing up, with his ordinary Rouen face, Klein ordered a cup of Guru Sap from Symeem Island and a Teativa, which was relatively thick for breakfast, to make up for last night's consumption.
Drinking the drink that tasted like lemonade with sugar and milk, and eating the delicious and fragrant mixed fish and mutton meat that had the sweetness and sourness of fruit, Klein leisurely picked up a few newspapers provided by the hotel. Starting from the Sonia Morning Post and the News, he browsed through every page.
At the end of breakfast, he flipped open the last copy of Strange News, which was popular among adventurers, and he saw an eye-catching report:
"Bloody infighting in a storm:
"According to a valid source of information, a fierce internal strife broke out among the pirates on Crazy Captain Connors Victor's Single-eyed Skull last night. They executed the Crazy Captain and killed each other. It seems like no one survived.
"All of this evil was concealed by the terrifying storm. No one knew the truth, and it was only discovered when the Single-eyed Skull drifted near the Symeem Pier."
There was a blurry photo attached to the report. It seemed to have been taken secretly from the pier.
In the photo, the Single-eyed Skull's distinctive features were obvious and could be recognized at a glance. It was severely damaged and charred everywhere. Only one mast remained intact, but there was a figure wearing a triangular hat nailed to it.
It's Connors Victor … He died just like that? Klein's pupils constricted as he thought solemnly. It's almost certain that there was a demigod on the ship last night … He saw that Crazy Captain had been targeted, or that he was being chased by Sea King to the point where he could only care for himself and couldn't take Connors away, so he decisively silenced him and destroyed all the evidence?
Klein, who had planned on continuing his pursuit of Crazy Captain, felt depressed. He realized that although the clues hadn't been completely cut off, there wasn't much left.
The only thing he knew at present was that the demigod likely belonged to the Black Emperor pathway!
With the intensity of last night's storm, the Single-eyed Skull should've been sent to the pier by Sea King Jaan Kottman for subsequent investigations. I wonder if they had any additional gains … Yes, I can get Mr. The Hanging Man to inquire within the Church of the Storm … There's no need to relay the message. It's Tarot in the afternoon. The World can directly make the request … Klein quickly came up with an idea as he drank the last bit of the Gurgle Tree Sap.
Then, he returned to his room and planned on taking out the radio transceiver that he had placed above the gray fog for a long time to contact Arrodes to see if it had any other clues to the Bizarro Sorcerer potion formula.
After leaving the waters east of Oravi, which was also the spot where he had previously been targeted by the Aurora Order demigod, Klein already dared to use items with the gray fog's aura. However, he knew very well that he couldn't do it too frequently, nor could he maintain it for too long each time. Otherwise, there was the possibility of being captured by the True Creator.
Due to this reason and his wariness towards Arrodes, he planned on doing whatever he could and seeking advice from others. If there was really no other way, he would only play a question-and-answer game.
…
At the Resistance's private harbor, the Blue Avenger docked inside.
Alger planned on making one last resupply before returning to Pasu Island.
After instructing the crew what they needed to buy, he changed into native-style clothes and headed straight for Bayam. After circling a few times, he arrived at the Cathedral of Waves and planned on reporting to the diocese bishop, Chogo, on what he had recently done.
Although he was returning to Pasu Island to report to the upper echelons of the Church, he knew very well who his current superior was. He knew that he had to put on a good front, and he couldn't give the impression that his subordinates were bypassing him and directly establishing contact with the higher-ups.
Chogo was still in high spirits. He was very satisfied with Alger's report. After hearing it, he quickly said, "This is a normal report.
You don't have to worry about anything. I've already informed His Excellency Kottman that you are pious to the Lord and loyal to the Church. You are one of the most trustworthy captains, and His Excellency Kottman will inform the Council of Cardinals. "
He paused and didn't give Alger any space to speak as he continued, "In addition, there's another mission.
"In addition, there's another mission. Investigate those who have close ties with Crazy Captain Connors Victor.
"This is a mission that His Excellency Kottman has directly given you. You have to take it seriously."
Investigate the people related to Crazy Captain? Alger was somewhat puzzled, but he didn't ask. He punched his left chest with his right fist.
He directly punched his left chest with his right fist and said, "Yes, Your Excellency."
The gray-haired Chogo nodded, thought for two seconds, and asked, "What's going on?
He then asked, "Do you know German Sparrow?"
This question was like a bolt out of the blue. It left Alger's pupils constricting as he nearly lost control on the spot. Thankfully, his mental fortitude was excellent, allowing him to barely maintain his normal state.
"I've heard of him. He's been very famous recently. Not only did he hunt Wormtongue Misol and severely injure Tracy, but he also boarded Cattleya's Future." Alger used his garrulous words to hide the stirrings in his heart.
Chogo tersely acknowledged and said, "I've heard of him.
You're at sea, so the news is a little slow.
"German Sparrow killed Kircheis in Toscarter last week and collected the bounty. Heh, that pirate is indeed a Devil, a Sequence 5 Devil."
"Kircheis? Agalito's second mate? "Alger asked in a very genuine manner.
He knew that Kircheis was suspected to be a Sequence 5, but he didn't know that he belonged to the Devil pathway. And when Sequence 5 and Devil were added together, it meant that he was powerful and difficult to kill. This also meant that German Sparrow might've killed Kircheis in a sudden encounter!
This meant that German Sparrow was already standing at the pinnacle of Sequence 5s!
If he wasn't seeking to purchase the Sequence 4 potion formula, I would've suspected that he had become a demigod … Alger thought in turmoil.
He was surprised to discover that in just a week, The World had obtained the Sequence 5 Ocean Songster potion formula and main ingredient. He had killed a Sequence 5 Devil, and it was very likely that he had already obtained the Sequence 6 Notary potion formula in his hands!
How did he do it? Alger realized that he was a little afraid of The World, German Sparrow.
Of course, it wasn't that he couldn't accept such matters. This was because he knew that The World was the representative of Mr. Fool's Blessed, and Mr. Fool clearly didn't only have one Blessed. If one was responsible for the Notary potion formula, and the other was responsible for the Ocean Songster, then German Sparrow would've only killed Kircheis.
Although this was equally terrifying, at least it wouldn't appear as though he was making up a story.
Chogo nodded solemnly.
"Yes, Agalito didn't react. This means something.
"Pay attention to gathering information on German Sparrow."
"Alright, Your Excellency." Alger bowed respectfully as he decided to try his best to bluff this mission.
…
Inside the inn, Klein placed the radio transceiver on the table.
Not long after, rapid tapping sounds could be heard.
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