Amidst the long sigh that sounded from the depths of the cathedral, Klein and Alger's back muscles tightened at the same time as adrenaline surged.
Without any hesitation, Klein's left glove turned transparent as he suddenly vanished and appeared beside The Hanging Man.
As he reached out to grab the man's shoulder, Wraith Señor also picked up the jellyfish-like Beyonder characteristic. With the help of Mirror Leap, he returned to the gold coin in the iron cigar case.
Right on the heels of that, Klein and Alger's bodies faded away at the same time, turning invisible. The entire cemetery returned to silence.
The two of them "Teleported" into the distant sky, revealing their figures under the crimson moonlight and the shadows of the clouds.
Subconsciously, Klein and Alger turned their heads at the same time and looked at the primitive island, wondering what changes would happen.
They had only heard the sigh, but they hadn't sensed any actual danger. Based on their instincts and experience, they had made the decision to immediately flee. At this moment, they couldn't help but feel curious and puzzled.
In their line of sight, the thick fog that enveloped the primitive island was quickly dissipating, allowing the moonlight in the sky to shine straight in without any obstruction.
Amidst the howling winds, Klein and Alger floated in midair. Through the thin fog, they clearly saw the primitive island's present appearance.
It was gone.
The primitive island that had demigod-level feathered serpents and all sorts of Beyonder creatures had disappeared!
The dark blue seawater that was nearly black was gently swaying in the area it was originally in. There was nothing abnormal about it!
Alger couldn't help but reach out to touch the item in his pocket. He touched the six-winged gargoyle's core crystal that had left him in a daze.
If it wasn't for the fact that the spoils of war were still there, he would've definitely suspected that it was just a dream. He would've suspected that he and German Sparrow had somehow gotten lost and hadn't found the real primitive island. They had completed an exploration in their dreams.
Klein also had similar thoughts. He even felt that he might've been hallucinating. After all, it was impossible for a large island with many powerful creatures that hid the secrets of the Mythical Era to vanish without a trace. Even the seawater didn't show any corresponding traces.
Thankfully, I didn't hesitate and chose to retreat. Otherwise, Mr. The Hanging Man and I might've disappeared just like that, never to be found again … Klein suddenly felt extremely glad. He didn't dare stay any longer and activated Traveling again, disappearing in midair with Alger as they traveled through the spirit world.
And the last scene that froze in their eyes was of the fog spreading again, becoming thicker and thicker.
After another "Teleportation," Klein and Alger returned to the deserted island from before. Standing on the reef, they watched as the waves flooded the beach with crashing sounds.
Alger looked around and let out a sigh of relief. He took out the six-winged gargoyle's core crystal and eyeball.
"These are our shared spoils of war. You get first pick."
After weighing the pros and cons, he only treated the six-winged gargoyle as a monster that the two of them had killed together, while the three deceased belonged to German Sparrow alone.
Klein didn't directly respond. He made Wraith Señor appear beside him and took out the Tyrant card, the brown earth-like Beyonder characteristic, and the jellyfish-like Beyonder characteristic. The latter was suspected to correspond to Ocean Songster.
After doing all of this, he said, "I'll pick first in this battle.
"One battle. I'll pick first. Three times."
What he meant was that this was a battle between the two of them and three deceased and a six-winged gargoyle. The other party had contributed quite a bit to the overall battle situation. Therefore, all the spoils of war obtained in the tomb belonged to the public.
Of course, according to the contributions made, German Sparrow had the right to pick first, and three times in a row.
Alger was taken aback as he gained a new understanding of the crazy adventurer. Then, he nodded.
"Alright."
Klein then reached out to his marionette and calmly took the Tyrant card with Rosell's face.
"It counts as two times."
With this Card of Blasphemy and the Sea God Scepter, he could barely be considered a pseudo-demigod when he moved around in his Spirit Body state.
This was also very useful when acting as the Sea God.
Of course, the most valuable thing about the Tyrant card was that it came with the Storm pathway's Full Sequence potion formula, as well as the ability to subtly sense the ingredients he needed after reaching Sequence 4.
It was precisely because of this that Klein stopped midway to distribute the spoils of war before returning to the City of Generosity, Bayam. He was afraid that the Tyrant card would attract Sea King Jaan Kottman.
I'll count as many times as you say … Alger didn't retort, nor did he wish to retort German Sparrow's words. He watched him reach out his hand towards the blob of jellyfish-like Beyonder characteristic that likely corresponded to an Ocean Songster.
To Klein, this could be used to create a mystical item in the Storm domain to replace the Murloc Cufflinks that Admiral Hell had abducted. It could also be bestowed to the Rorsted Archipelago's Resistance in the future, increasing their survivability at sea. Of course, the prerequisite was that they greatly pleased Sea God.
After putting away the Tyrant card and the jellyfish-like Beyonder characteristic, Klein glanced at The Hanging Man, indicating that it was time for him to choose.
Alger deliberated for a moment.
"Can I choose the Sequence 4 potion formula in the Card of Blasphemy?"
"No problem." Klein nodded expressionlessly. "I'll give it to you later."
Although the Tyrant card had already been activated, activating it would definitely cause a commotion. Therefore, Klein was cautious and decided to study it above the gray fog after returning to Baekeland.
"Alright." Even with Alger's stoicism, he couldn't help but reveal a smile.
After this adventure, when the Ocean Songster was more or less digested, he would showcase his abilities and take the path of advancement within the Church. When the time came, drinking more potions wouldn't be a problem. Even if he didn't have children, it could be completely resolved with the accumulation of time. The most critical obstacle was that going from Sequence 5 to Sequence 4 was a qualitative change. It was an increase in life's natural order. Countless Ocean Songsters within the Church of the Storm had worked hard for decades, but to no avail. Alger didn't believe that as a mixed-blood, he would receive any preferential treatment after slowly rising up from being a servant. He would feel fortunate and thankful that he was good at behaving.
Furthermore, within the Church, advancing to Sequence 4 was directly given the potion formula. There was no such thing as knowing the formula ahead of time and making his own preparations. If Alger wanted to gain the upper hand in the terrifying competition, he had to think of other methods other than making contributions that could get him into the top three.
His current idea was to kill a famous pirate and "obtain" the Cataclysmic Interrer potion formula from him. He would then use the clues to point to the deceased who had mutated on the primitive island. This was likely a pirate who had once been active at sea but had suddenly disappeared.
This way, the upper echelons of the Church of the Storm would definitely suspect that the missing pirate had obtained a Card of Blasphemy. And this was an undeniable fact that could be verified through various means.
Alger could use the advantage of knowing the Cataclysmic Interrer potion formula to obtain a chance to advance to Sequence 4.
Of course, the premise is that the Church doesn't have a Sealed Artifact that can directly wipe the relevant memories … If this method doesn't work, and there's really no chance of advancing, I'll secretly gather the corresponding ingredients and prepare the ritual needed for advancement. Once I reach Sequence 4, I'll immediately leave the Church and become a Pirate King … Alger reined in his thoughts and saw German Sparrow take away the brown, mud-like Beyonder characteristic.
Glancing at the remaining items, he put away the grayish-white translucent crystal and handed the six-winged gargoyle's eyeball to German Sparrow.
For him, who didn't lack powerful offensive means and was well-versed in the sea, land, and air, a mystical item made from a Beyonder material should be rather useful.
Back in the tomb, if it wasn't for the fact that he wasn't sure if Psychic Piercing could affect the six-winged gargoyle and that he couldn't afford any mistakes in battle, his first choice would've been to use Whip of the Mind.
After distributing the spoils of war, he placed them into different boxes and sealed them with a wall of spirituality. Klein put away Wraith Señor, reached out his hand again, and grabbed The Hanging Man. Their figures faded as they entered the spirit world.
After this "trip," the two appeared on a mountain by the sea outside Bayam City. It was still near the cemetery, as though they had never left.
Alger didn't waste his breath as he nodded at German Sparrow.
"If there's a need to create a mystical item, I'll bear the corresponding costs.
"It's a pleasure working with you."
Klein, who was wearing a transparent glove, tersely acknowledged before his figure suddenly vanished.
He left The Hanging Man behind and directly teleported to a secluded corner of Bayam City.
Next, I'll have to choose a lucky pirate … Klein surveyed the area as he silently muttered to himself. He stretched his fingers and walked down the street.
Of course, he didn't forget to change his appearance and smear blood on Leymano's Travels. After all, there were German Sparrow's wanted posters everywhere, and Sea King Jaan Kottman was standing guard in this city. It wouldn't be good if he was recognized or lost.
…
At the waist of the mountain range outside the city, Alger looked up at the dark night sky, the crimson moon, and the few stars. He slowly took a deep breath and exhaled, allowing the refreshing and salty sea to cleanse his body.
The exploration from before was the most dangerous adventure he had ever experienced. If it wasn't for German Sparrow using Creeping Hunger and having the Beyonder power of Teleportation, he suspected that the two of them wouldn't have escaped alive.
However, as Mr. Fool's Blessed, World should have other trump cards. For example, the demigod-level Beyonder power in Leymano's Travels …
But if that's the case, I might not be able to successfully reach the tomb. There'll be more trouble along the way …
Hmm, that Card of Blasphemy from the Storm pathway is the goal that allows him to restrain his madness … Is this Mr. Fool's instructions? "He" really did foresee this! Perhaps, "He" even knows the existence that sighed deep in the cathedral!
Back then, Zillinges might've seen that Tyrant card, but he didn't have the ability to obtain it. That's why he said that … Alger's thoughts churned as he slowly walked to the foot of the mountain.
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