The Golden Dream was outside the storm, and the crimson moonlight shone through the thin clouds and into the dark room above where there was no candlelight.
Danitz stood beside the bed, motionless, as if he had encountered Medusa's gaze or a petrification-type extraordinary ability.
His teeth couldn't stop chattering, his legs were shaking barely noticeably but uncontrollably, and all he could recall in his mind was the endless gray-white fog, the vague figure towering above everything, and the low, majestic voice that said, "Recite my name in your heart."
“This, this will really get a response… there will really be a response!” Danitz’s lips moved as he muttered silently to himself, only to feel his calves becoming noticeably weak.
It was the first time he had ever experienced an answer to his prayer!
This frightened him so much that his soul nearly left his body!
Although he had long known that The Fool was an unknown being, worshipped by the secret organization behind Gehrman Sparrow, and that he had a connection with The Fool because he had recited his name, and that he would die inexplicably if he showed disrespect or betrayal, all of this understanding came from the knowledge taught by Vice Admiral Iceberg Edwina. He had never actually encountered anything like this, and had never thought that an unknown being would respond to him.
When the mist, figures and voices suddenly appeared before his eyes and ears, he knew for the first time that there really were great beings that would directly respond to their believers!
Yes, Danitz had unknowingly changed the unknown existence into a great existence in his mind.
When his shock and horror subsided a little, he took a deep breath and tried to pace back and forth to dispel the remaining fear in his heart. However, as soon as he took his right foot, he found that his legs were really weak. He could only fall to the side of the bed and barely turned around to sit down.
“It’s truly a great existence, it’s true…” Danitz murmured, clearly realizing that he was in real trouble.
When he was in the world of the book, he only recited the honorific name and did not notice anything unusual, so he was only afraid because he knew what the consequences would be. Now, he is facing hidden dangers that have finally revealed their outlines, as well as more unknowns that are even more difficult to see clearly. How can he not fall into extreme fear and be unable to extricate himself?
After an unknown amount of time, Danitz let out a breath and comforted himself in his heart:
"This is not necessarily a bad thing. At least Gehrman Sparrow is not only alive, but also alive and well!"
Thinking of this, he forced a smile and said silently:
"I will also be a member of a secret organization in the future, and I will be a person blessed by a great being..."
As his thoughts turned, Danitz decided to pray every morning when he woke up. He believed that there was no being who disliked the piety of believers.
Of course, he would keep the oracle in mind and usually pray only in his heart.
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The next morning, Klein, who was exhausted, slept until he woke up naturally.
He got up slowly and saw the blue sky, wet ground, and water stains on the houses outside the window. The whole world seemed to have been washed by water and was unusually fresh. However, the messy leaves, broken branches, and all kinds of garbage showed that last night was not peaceful.
After washing up, Klein, with an ordinary Loen face, ordered a cup of "Gulu Tree Juice" from Simim Island and a bowl of "Tyativa" which was stronger than breakfast to make up for last night's consumption.
Drinking a drink that tasted like lemonade with sugar and milk, and eating a mixture of fish and mutton that was fresh and fragrant with a fruity sweetness and a slightly sour taste, Klein leisurely picked up several newspapers provided by the hotel, starting with the Sonia Morning Post and the News, and browsed through them page by page.
At the end of breakfast, he opened the last copy of the "Strange Newspaper" which was very popular among adventurers and saw a striking report:
"Bloody infighting in the storm:
"According to valid sources, late last night, a fierce internal conflict broke out among the pirates on the 'One-Eyed Skull' owned by 'Mad Captain' Connors Victor. They executed the 'Mad Captain' and killed each other. It seems that no one survived.
"All these crimes were concealed by the horrific storm, and no one knew the truth. It was not until the 'One-Eyed Skull' drifted near the Ximim Pier that the truth was discovered."
Attached below the report is a not-so-clear photo, which seems to have been taken secretly at the dock.
In the photo, the "One-Eyed Skull" has distinct features and can be recognized at a glance. It is severely damaged and charred everywhere. Only one mast is still intact, but there is a figure wearing a tricorn hat nailed in the middle.
"It was Connors Victor... He just died like that?" Klein's pupils shrank slightly, and he thought solemnly, "It is almost certain now that there was a demigod on the ship last night... He saw that the 'Mad Captain' had been targeted by someone, or was being chased by the 'Sea King' and could only take care of himself and could not take Connors away, so he decisively killed him and destroyed all the evidence?"
Klein, who had originally planned to continue tracking the "Mad Captain," felt depressed when he realized that although the clues had not been completely cut off, there were not many left.
The only information he currently knows is that the demigod is most likely from the "Black Emperor" path!
"Based on the intensity of last night's storm, the 'One-Eyed Skull' should have been sent to the dock by 'Sea King' Yan Kottman for follow-up investigation. I wonder if they have any additional gains... Well, we can ask Mr. 'Hanged Man' to inquire within the Church of Storms... There's no need to convey this. There will be a Tarot Club in the afternoon, and 'World' can just make a direct request..." Klein quickly came up with an idea and drank the last bit of the "Gulu Tree Sap" in one gulp.
Then, he returned to the room and prepared to take out the radio receiver that had been placed above the gray fog for a long time to contact the "Magic Mirror" Arrodes to see if it knew any other clues about the formula of the "Trickster" potion.
——After leaving the sea east of Oravi, which was the place that the Aurora Society demigod had targeted before, Klein dared to use things with the smell of gray fog. However, he knew very well that he could not do it too frequently, and he could not maintain it for too long each time, otherwise he might be captured by the "True Creator".
For this reason and out of caution towards the "magic mirror" Arrodes, he planned to do everything he could do by himself and ask others for help wherever he could. He would only play the question-and-answer game when he had no other choice.
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The rebels’ private port, the “Blue Avenger” docked.
Alger planned to make one last replenishment before returning to Pasu Island.
After instructing the crew on what items to purchase, he changed into indigenous clothes, entered Bayam, made a few circles, and came to the "Sea Wave Church", ready to report his recent work to the diocesan bishop Qiao Geli.
Although he returned to Pasu Island this time to report to the church's top brass, he knew very well who his current superior was and knew that he had to make the necessary gestures so as not to give the other party the feeling that his subordinates were going to bypass him and establish direct contact with the superiors.
Qiao Geli was still in high spirits. He was very satisfied with Alger's proactive report. After listening to it, he said quickly:
"This is a normal debriefing. You don't have to worry about anything. I have already informed His Excellency Courtman that you are devout to the Lord and loyal to the Church. You are one of the most trustworthy 'captains'. His Excellency Courtman will convey this to the Cardinals' Conference."
He paused, not giving Alger room to speak, and continued:
“In addition, there is another mission to investigate those who have close ties with ‘Mad Captain’ Connors Victor.
"This is a task directly assigned by His Excellency Courtman. You must take it seriously."
Investigating people related to the "Mad Captain"? Alger was slightly puzzled, but did not ask. He simply clenched his right fist and punched his left chest, saying:
"Yes, Lord Chogori."
The gray-haired Qiao Geli nodded, thought for two seconds, and then asked:
"Do you know German Sparrow?"
This question was like a bolt from the blue. Alger's pupils shrank and he almost lost control on the spot. Fortunately, he had excellent psychological quality and managed to maintain a normal state.
"I've heard that he's become quite famous recently. Not only did he hunt down 'Trickster' Misor and severely injure Tracy, but he also boarded Cattleya's 'Future'." Alger used nagging words to conceal his inner turmoil.
Qiao Geli said, "Hmm."
"You are at sea, so the news is a little delayed.
"German Sparrow killed Gilchies in Toscart last week and received the bounty. Ha, that pirate is indeed a demon, a Sequence 5 demon."
"Gilchias? Agaritu's second mate?" Alger asked in a very genuine tone.
He knew that Gilchias was suspected to be Sequence 5, but he was not sure that he belonged to the "Demon" path. The combination of "Sequence 5" and "Demon" meant that he was powerful and difficult to kill. In other words, Gehrman Sparrow might have killed Gilchias in a sudden encounter!
This means that Gehrman Sparrow has reached the top in Sequence 5!
If he hadn't been looking for the formula for a Sequence 4 potion, I would have suspected that he had become a demigod... Alger thought to himself with an uneasy heart.
He was shocked to find that in just one week, the "World" had obtained the potion formula and main ingredients of Sequence 5 "Ocean Singer", killed a Sequence 5 demon, and most likely had obtained the potion formula of Sequence 6 "Notary"!
How did he do this? Alger found himself a little afraid of the "world" Gehrman Sparrow.
Of course, it’s not that he can’t accept these things, because he knows that the World represents Mr. Fool’s followers, and Mr. Fool obviously can’t have only one follower. If one is responsible for the Notary potion formula and the other is responsible for the Sea Singer-related matters, then Gehrman Sparrow would only have killed Gilchies.
While that's equally cringeworthy, at least it doesn't seem like a made-up story.
Qiao Geli nodded solemnly and said:
“Yes, Agaritu didn’t react, and that says something.
"Pay attention to collecting intelligence on Gehrman Sparrow."
"Okay, Mr. Chogori." Alger saluted respectfully while deciding to make this mission as bluffing as possible.
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Inside the hotel, Klein placed the radio receiver on the table.
Not long after, the sound of "da da da" began to sound rapidly.
ps: Will update in advance at midnight~