The two sides stopped at a very close distance - for large ships, they could use landing boats to quickly move back and forth.

Duncan observed this huge pilgrimage ark curiously, looking at its college facilities built in the upper area and the towering tower structures. He saw many figures moving near the wall. Some of them might be the guards and sailors of the college ark, but others looked like ordinary scholars or apprentices from their dress. He also saw steam walkers - those large spider robots climbing on the retaining walls at the edge of the ark. They looked much more flexible than the walkers he had seen in other city-states and obviously had a higher level of technology.

Duncan knew that the people on the pilgrimage ark must also be observing the Lost Homeland.

There were ripples on the sea, and the breeze ruffled the sea. The gradually setting sun plated the undulating waves with a layer of light gold, but the light golden light was mixed with strands of dark green. The water surface with dark green fire spread outward with the Lost Hometown as the center, and only stopped at the edge of the Pilgrimage Ark - there was a clear "border" there, and on that border line, Duncan could feel the obvious "resistance" exists.

The ghost ship and the church ship faced each other quietly and silently across the sea.

After the confrontation lasted for an unknown amount of time, Duncan suddenly looked at the shadow beside him with some confusion: "What are they waiting for?"

"Maybe they are still observing the movements of the Lost Homeland?" Agatha's voice came from the shadows, sounding a little hesitant, "But they should at least send us a contact..."

The bridge suddenly became quiet. Duncan thought for a while and finally spoke uncertainly, "Do you think it's possible that they are trying to call the Lost Hometown by radio?"

Agatha: "…Is there a radio on board?"

"No, but I've always wanted to install one. I had this plan when I came to Breeze Harbor this time..."

Agatha: “…”

At this moment, flashes of light suddenly appeared from the upper level of the Pilgrimage Ark, interrupting the communication between Duncan and Agatha - and along with the regular light signals, Duncan noticed the flags waving near the lights.

In the end, it was the traditional and reliable lights and flags that came into play.

"Are they inviting the Lost Homeland to dock at the Ark of the Pilgrimage?" Duncan figured out the meaning of the signals and showed a look of surprise on his face. "Are they serious?"

"Captain, this could be a trap," the goat-headed man's voice came immediately from the spiritual connection, with his usual conspiracy theories and natural vigilance towards the church, "You must be careful."

"I understand your vigilance, but it's unlikely at this time," Duncan shook his head. "And regardless of whether it was a trap or not, my original plan was to meet with the people on the ark. Now that they have taken the initiative to invite me, that's perfect."

As he spoke, he slowly controlled the Lost Homeland to move closer to the huge ark not far away. At the same time, he paid more and more careful attention to the movements of the Pilgrimage Ark and the surrounding warships, and with the help of the power of fire, he further spread his perception to the surrounding sea.

He certainly would not lose his most basic vigilance - although logically, he thought this was not a trap, but this was after all a direct contact with the top military force of one of the Four Gods Churches. Who knew what the Pope who served the God of Wisdom, Lachem, was thinking at this moment.

And Duncan believed that the people on the Ark were probably having the same concerns - they had sent an invitation to the Lost Homeland, but were they panicking?

They were also panicking.

From their perspective - who knows what the "ghost captain" of the Lost Homeland is planning.

After returning to the real world, the Homeland Lost has come into contact with many city-states and church forces. Duncan knows that these "contacts" are effective. The Church of the Four Gods is trying to understand this ghost ship returning from the warp. Vanna who was sent to the ship is proof of this. This is indeed a friendly signal, but Duncan also knows very well that the Homeland Lost is still an elusive, mysterious and dangerous symbol for this world.

The same is true of the Church of the Four Gods in Duncan's eyes.

Be vigilant, scrutinize, test, and contact. Even if a certain degree of communication or even a certain degree of tacit understanding has been established, both sides still have to take cautious steps towards each other again and again, and confirm "safety" bit by bit. They have to confirm whether the ghost captain who has returned to reality has real humanity, and whether the recent series of actions of the Lost Homeland are truly goodwill or a disguise driven by the chaos of the subspace - and Duncan has to confirm how much tacit understanding and trust the other side has given.

At the same time, he was communicating with his followers.

Morris once studied at the College of Truth - his mentor at the time was even the "Pope" who was in charge of the college's Ark.

This is exactly the "tradition" that makes the Academy of Truth different from the other three churches - the followers of the God of Wisdom take "knowledge inheritance" as their core doctrine, and their "priest" system is maintained in the form of teachers and students, and even the Pope is no exception.

Almost all the outstanding scholars in the world have studied at the Academy of Truth, and the luckiest ones among them have the opportunity to board the Academy Ark and become students of Pope Rune.

"...I think you can rest assured. I have discussed many things about the Lost Homeland with my mentor. Among the four popes, his attitude towards the Lost Homeland should be the most calm, rational and objective one..."

"I'm not really worried about your mentor's 'attitude'. I'm just a little curious as to why the Ark of the Academy of Truth would come to Breeze Harbor in person, and come so quickly," Duncan said in his heart. "You know, Plande made such a big fuss before, and the Cathedral of Storms only rushed here after the incident was over. As for the Frostbite, the Ark of the Church of Death didn't even show up."

"Light Breeze Harbor is close to the border, and the church's pilgrimage ark patrols near the border most of the time, so it's normal for it to arrive so quickly," Morris explained. "Light Breeze Harbor may have sent a distress signal to the college headquarters many days ago. In addition..."

He paused for a moment, and then continued after a few seconds: "In addition, more than half of the people on the Academy Ark are elves."

Duncan narrowed his eyes slightly.

The Pilgrimage Ark was getting closer. This amazing creation floated in front of the Lost Homeland like a small city-state. Part of its "side" enlarged in Duncan's field of vision, and in the end it even presented a structure that could almost be called a "coastline."

Then, guiding lights and flags appeared on the "coastline", accompanied by bursts of low roars and the roar of large steam valves releasing pressure. Duncan saw that a part of the edge of this very special "church ship" suddenly deformed, and a large structure extended from its retaining wall and extended into the sea.

A pier appeared there, where the Lost Homeland could temporarily dock.

Duncan let go of the steering wheel.

The Lost Homeland began to adjust its position and angle on its own. It carefully "observed" near the mechanical dock extending from the Academy Ark, and then finally slowly approached the pier.

For some reason, Duncan felt that the "action" of the Lost Homeland even conveyed a kind of...disgust.

But Duncan's attention soon shifted elsewhere.

He raised his head and looked towards the sky above the Academy Ark.

He once again "saw" that hazy, strange structure that seemed to have tentacles, just like a soul leaving the body. The huge and indescribable void spirit extended from the Ark ship, floating above the ship like a cloud, with countless tentacles and shadows of ever-changing shapes extending from the edge!

Duncan stared at the "illusions" extending from the Academy Ark.

He had seen something similar when Storm Cathedral visited the city-state of Plande before!

At that time, he thought it was some kind of "power" of the storm goddess Gemona, worshiped by the Deep Sea Church, and a symbol of the power of the deep sea. But now it seems... the Ark of the Academy of Truth also has this thing? !

Are there also such things on the ark ships of other churches?

This thing comes with the four Ark ships? What on earth is it!

A huge doubt suddenly arose in Duncan's mind, and at this moment, he saw out of the corner of his eye a figure appearing on the "pier" connecting the Lost Hometown and the Academy Ark.

He quickly gathered the messy thoughts in his mind and focused his attention on the "visitors" who came down from the Academy Ark.

There were four steam walkers - they escorted a small team of people onto the pier, and then stopped between the Lost Homeland and the Ark, lying low on both sides of the pier and waiting for orders, while the small team of people continued to walk towards the Lost Homeland. Among them were guards wearing the uniforms of the academy's knowledge guards, and followers dressed as apprentices. Walking in front of these people was a short and fat old man in a scholar's robe.

Duncan recalled Morris's previous description of his mentor.

That should be the leader of the Academy of Truth, the representative of the God of Wisdom Lahem on earth, and Morris's mentor - Rune.

The "Pope" actually came out in person - with only such a small entourage, and walked straight to the Lost Homeland?

Duncan's mind moved, and the next second, his figure turned into a stream of fire - this stream of fire flew across the deck, and finally fell straight down at the end of the pier, re-condensing into his figure.

The team that came down from the Academy Ark was obviously startled by the sudden appearance of the flames in front of them. They instinctively stepped forward to guard Rune, but the latter just waved his hand indifferently, and then smiled at Duncan who came out of the flames.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Captain Duncan Abnomal," the old elf nodded politely and gently, "This is the first time we meet."

"Nice to meet you, too." Duncan nodded politely.

But just when he was about to say something else, he suddenly noticed something unusual about the other person.

The body of this "Pope"... actually looks slightly transparent!