In the room, after hearing Bilt's sigh, Sotos pressed the edge of his eye socket and said in a deep voice:
"Boss, that important person will arrive the day after tomorrow."
Bilt looked back with a serious expression:
"I know."
"We only have two choices. One is to entrust the mission to Gehrman Sparrow regardless of whether he is trustworthy or not, hoping for the best result. The other is to immediately abandon our property in Oravi, take the cash and jewelry and leave here to become pirates on the ocean. I am sure that most of the sailors and adventurers on the Pirate Hunter will follow us." Sothoth paused and added, "Boss, when you were an adventurer and led us to steer the ship and hunt pirates, you were so resolute and decisive. I think you have already made your decision and there is no need for me to do anything."
"Haha, no need to compliment me." Bilt laughed bitterly. "I am no longer the pirate hunter who was not afraid of blood and gunfire. The long-term comfortable life has unknowingly corroded my will. I don't even want to continue seeking opportunities for promotion. Those companions who have turned into monsters seem to still live in my mind."
Huh... He exhaled, and his expression suddenly became serious:
"However, you are right. We don't have time to hesitate. We must make a decision immediately."
Having said this, Bilt tilted his head and pointed to the window with his chin.
Sotos was stunned at first, but then he understood what his boss meant.
…
After leaving the Sweet Lemon Bar, Klein strolled along the street, preparing to go to the crossroads to hire a horse-drawn carriage.
Just at this moment, he heard the window upstairs clanging and saw a figure falling down.
Perhaps because of the horror events he had experienced, such as the Antigonus Family Notes and the mysterious telegraph office in Bansy Harbor, Klein's first reaction was that Bilt Brando was dead. He had suddenly died after he had visited him, and had fallen from the upstairs, landing on the ground with his eyes wide open.
It was just like when he opened the door and saw Rui Er Bieber's mother dead in the armchair, the body was already highly decomposed, and her eyeballs fell to the ground due to external vibrations.
A similar thought flashed through his mind, and Klein saw clearly that the figure falling from the building was Sotos Young, not Bilt Brando.
Moreover, the other party was in normal condition and was obviously still alive.
Oops, trouble is here... Klein's heart skipped a beat and he made a more accurate judgment.
If he was being himself, he would definitely pretend that he didn't see Sothoth Yang jumping off the building to intercept him. Before the other party could speak, he would turn around and run away, running as fast as he could until he got rid of the other party, just like the state of "Admiral of the Stars" when he was chased by knowledge.
Unfortunately, I am Gehrman Sparrow now. A crazy adventurer cannot run away because of such a small matter... Well, knowing myself better is also an extra benefit... Klein stopped and watched Sothoth, who was wearing a linen shirt and a brown jacket, land steadily. He put his hand on his chest and saluted:
"Mr. Gehrman Sparrow, we have an important matter to entrust to you."
Coming... Klein responded calmly:
"I haven't been free lately."
"This won't take up too much of your time. You can first listen to what is to be done specifically, and then consider whether to refuse or accept." Sothoth, who had a black beard on both his mouth and chin, said sincerely.
I was afraid that after hearing this, I would have to accept it... Well, it's not that bad actually. If Bilt Brando and Sothoth Young dare to threaten me and force me to accept the mission, I don't mind turning them into gold pounds and extraordinary materials... Klein thought about it seriously and found that he didn't need to worry too much at sea. With the strength of a pirate general, he could basically walk sideways in most places.
He took out the gold-cased pocket watch from inside his clothes, opened it and took a look:
"I'll give you five minutes."
“Okay, that’s enough.” Sothoth pointed to the entrance of the Sweet Lemon bar behind Klein.
Returning to the previous room, Klein glanced at the wall clock and said with a cold expression:
"Three minutes and 12 seconds left."
His attitude inexplicably made Bilt feel at ease, and he began to believe that Gehrman Sparrow was absolutely capable of completing the task.
"Mr. Germann, I heard that you can transform into anyone, just like the former 'Vice Admiral Hurricane' Qilingos." Bilt asked without hesitation.
Who leaked this? Klein's eyebrows jumped, and his gaze towards Bilt instantly became deep.
If word spread that Gehrman Sparrow could transform into anyone, it would be a big trouble for Klein, because it would either remind people of the "Creeping Hunger" or the death of Qilingos, or he would be suspected of being the "Faceless Man" by the Beyonders who knew certain secrets. The former might attract the attention of the "Twilight Hermits", and the latter would most likely attract the attention of the Church of the Evernight Goddess, who would send people to investigate.
Of course, the Church of the Evernight Goddess was not very powerful at sea, so Klein was not too worried. He just did not want to conflict with the Nighthawks.
At that time, he would have to give up the identity of Gehrman Sparrow. He would be at a critical juncture where his image as a crazy, powerful, yet soft-hearted adventurer was becoming more and more well-known, recognized, and gaining more and more feedback.
Bilt felt the change in Gehrman Sparrow's gaze, and his entire body tensed up. He laughed:
"This is the news from the Black Death."
Tracy... She is taking revenge on me. One day, I will finish hunting her... Klein nodded gently and said:
"You can take this news as true."
He did not deliberately explain where his ability to change others came from, because this was in line with Gehrman Sparrow's personality.
Bilt breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down for two seconds before saying:
"We are looking for a replacement for a big shot."
Under Gehrman Sparrow's ambiguous gaze, he explained in detail:
“That big shot needs to act alone to handle a secret matter that cannot be known by others, so there must be a substitute to handle his daily affairs, meet different guests, and deal with his mistress without exposing any problems. He will be back in about three to five days.
"We had already found a man who looked very similar to him and spent a lot of time correcting his manners and accent. We reported the good news to the big shot, but who knew that the homeless man died of a sudden illness the night before due to overeating.
"That big guy is about to start his own action. We don't have enough time to find another person who looks like him. We can only turn to you for help."
Isn't this the real acting opportunity I want... Klein's heart was pounding when he heard it.
But he also keenly noticed one thing:
Anyone who can be called a big shot by Bilt, the leader of the "Adventurers Mutual Aid Association", must be a real big shot. Things surrounding big shots are often not simple and contain considerable risks!
Klein thought for a moment and asked in a low voice:
"Do you think this is dangerous?"
"No, as long as you are not exposed, there will be no danger. All you need to do is to act openly on behalf of that big shot. Haha, no one dares to assassinate him. Well... I know what you are worried about. Are you afraid that the big shot will kill all the people who know about it afterwards? Don't worry, the pirates have made up a lot of vicious rumors about him, so as long as it is successfully concluded, no matter how many times you leak this matter later, no one will believe it. It will only be treated as a joke." Bilt smiled and spread his hands.
Klein didn't dwell on this question and asked:
"What kind of reward can you offer?"
"1,000 pounds in cash, plus three opportunities to be crafted by a 'craftsman'. Haha, I'll help you pay for all the expenses except the materials." Bilt started with Gehrman Sparrow's previous commission and put forward conditions that he thought the other party could not refuse.
It’s okay... but the most important thing is the opportunity to play a real role... Klein glanced at the wall clock and said:
"I'll go back and think about it and give you an answer tonight."
No matter what, it is necessary to go above the gray fog first to divine the degree of danger!
——Considering that Bilt and Sothoth were Sequence 7 or even Sequence 6 Beyonders, Klein did not ask to go to the bathroom in person, lest the other party notice the problem.
Since he hadn't revealed who the big shot was, Bilt wasn't worried and nodded.
"OK.
“I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation.”
…………
On Williams Street, a nearly two-meter-tall, sturdy and strong Feysac man was searching for clues.
Suddenly, he was inspired and raised his head.
A light like the morning glow had appeared around him, making the surrounding houses and gas street lamps look like an illusion.
At the same time, flames appeared on the street and all kinds of supernatural phenomena occurred.
As expected, the Soran family also sent people over... The Feysac man who had been suspicious before cast his eyes towards the front of the street.
He saw night watchmen wearing red or black gloves appear, and saw deep black gun muzzles covered with complex patterns extending from the rooftops and pointing at him, while the passers-by around him seemed to be unaware of it.
He also saw Archbishop Horamik of the Backlund Diocese of the Church of Steam and Machinery, and Archbishop Saint Anthony of the Backlund Diocese of the Church of the Goddess of Night.
Then, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the people from the Soran family raise their hands above their heads.
...The powerful Feysac spy followed suit and made the same move.
They made a prompt decision and chose to surrender!
Resistance will only result in immediate death, but surrender will give you a chance to be redeemed!
…………
At 6:30 in the evening, Klein came to the Sweet Lemon Bar again and met Bilt and Sotos.
He said expressionlessly:
"Five hundred pounds in advance.
"Then tell me who I need to become."
Bilt couldn't help but reveal an obvious smile. While motioning Sotos to go to the safe, he said in a deep voice:
“He is the kingdom’s supreme naval commander in the Middle Sonia Sea.
"Your Excellency Admiral Amyrius Levitt!
"A true demigod!"
PS: I will update first and make revisions later. From today till February 12, there will only be one update at noon.
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