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Chapter 501. Bait | Lord of the MysteriesAfter sending out the telegram and cleaning up the desk, White Shark Hamilton relaxed completely. He was finally in the mood and had the ability to think about the details of what had happened to him.The first question that popped into his mind was: What about the bouncers outside?He propped himself up with both hands and walked heavily to the door. When he opened it to take a look, he found that several of his men were standing there unsteadily, telling each other jokes involving women.Hamilton's anger rushed to his head, but he soon calmed down. The muscles on his face twitched slightly as he pounded on the open door.Thump!The bouncers were startled and instinctively turned to look at the door."Boss…""Boss…"Seeing who was making the sound, they hurriedly stood there and stammered.White Shark took a deep breath and asked, "Did you see anyone enter my room?""Yes, Lardero. He said that there was a situation downstairs." The bouncers were confused by the question. "Boss, you were the one who let him in…"As soon as they finished talking, they suddenly thought of other explanations and asked, "Boss, was something inside stolen?"Hamilton's expression sank, and he shook his head."Don't doze off!"Thud! He drew back and closed the door, leaving the few bouncers puzzled as they exchanged looks, suspecting that their boss was drunk.In the room, the tall and fat Hamilton frowned and started pacing back and forth."Lardero, Lardero, they saw Lardero… That guy, that guy, can he change into someone else's appearance?" As a collaborator who helped pirates sell their loot and gather intelligence, White Shark Hamilton was no stranger to all sorts of sea rumors. The first thing he thought of was the former Pirate Admiral Qilangos who was said to be capable of turning into anyone.However, he quickly made more connections.It might not be this mystical ability. If it's really close to the description in the rumors, illusions, cues, and mental manipulation can all do similar things.Hmm, there's something amiss. That fellow appeared refined and gentle on the outside, but he's inwardly mad and has terrifying strength. With the character he showcased, he should've knocked unconscious or killed anyone who had seen him, before strolling to the door and very politely knocking on the door!If it's to avoid creating a huge commotion so as to not leave behind too much information or exposing secrets related to his Sequence, then he could've used a more covert method, like climbing through the window…Very contradictory… There's only one explanation for this contradiction. He was putting on an act!Was he disguising his personality or disguising his strength? Or both?When he thought of this, Hamilton suddenly stopped and put all the details together.That guy is a novice! His madness is a disguise! His strength is demonstrated by relying on some mystical item!Yes, that must be it!This can explain the contradictions. He didn't climb up the walls and enter through the window, because he's a Low-Sequence Beyonder, and he isn't good in such aspects. The focus of his mystical item isn't in this domain… In order to successfully enter my room, he was willing to lower his head and address me as "boss" because he was purely relying on the mystical item. He wasn't too confident about himself and doesn't have enough pride and madness… He acted like a madman so as to match the mystical item's effects of generating horror in others. He created pressure to ask for information.This can also perfectly explain why he left just like that. The reason why he came to find me is because he obtained such a powerful mystical item. With his elevated ambition, he wants to capture and kill some pirates to make a fortune. Once he knew that I'm serving Silver Coin Viper Oder and Admiral of Blood's intelligence officer, Old Quinn, to the point of being involved with the Queen Mystic, he got scared and fearful, so he chose to leave after acting perfunctorily. He didn't dare to kill anyone!The more Hamilton thought, the closer he felt to the truth. He hurriedly set up the radio transceiver again and flipped through the passcodes and added a telegram to concisely describe his theories.He didn't believe that he was being targeted by a hunter, because everything that had happened was a result of the inflated ambition of a young man who simply had a fortuitous encounter. He also gave the corresponding characteristics of the target."Blond, blue eyes, not crazy, and even a little timid."Possesses a rather mystical item that might allow one to change their appearance and create illusions. In consideration of the sense of horror, the latter is more likely to be true."He's just a novice who doesn't have much experience. He specializes in mimicking a powerful aura with the help of the item!"He knows a thing or two about me, and he doesn't look like an outsider who's here in Damir Harbor for the first time."Tap. Tap. Tap . Hamilton stopped his finger and leaned back in satisfaction, his chair creaking under his weight.The corners of his mouth curled up a little, as though he had already seen the ending of that bastard from just now."It wouldn't end well for a fellow with a very low Sequence despite possessing a powerful mystical item at sea. Many greedy sharks would rush towards him!"When the time comes, I'll no longer have to worry about my problems being exposed!"…Under the night sky, the harbor was rather quiet. After leaving the Flying Fish & Wine, Klein made a detour in the distance. He first walked quickly before moving slowly, his pace gradually turning into a stroll.When he was sure that no one was following him, he turned his face back to Gehrman Sparrow as he passed through the shadows. He stuffed the hem of his shirt into his trousers.He adjusted his sideburns and took out his gold-rimmed glasses, placing them on the bridge of his nose. It gave him a coldness despite his refined appearance.He began to rely on the stars to find his way back to the White Agate.As he walked, he let out a soft chuckle. Amidst the cold wind, he leisurely thought, I hope White Shark isn't that foolish and is able to see the flaws I left behind…The persona he had set up tonight was of a new adventurer who lacked experience and made mistakes. And this person, on the other hand, knew a lot about Damir Harbor and White Shark. He had a tempting mystical item on him which had messed with his mind, making him a little crazy deep down.Klein's initial idea was that pirates would wander around the ocean, and even the navy would have a hard time finding them. If he could get more accurate information from White Shark, he could of course go straight to them. If that didn't work, his identity could be used as a bait to lure some knowledgeable pirates to a predetermined location to complete the initial hunt.When it was discovered that White Shark could contact Old Quinn, the intelligence officer of Admiral of Blood, Klein's plan was completed. His acquisition of the passcodes and the frequency spectrum had allowed him to monitor the corresponding situation and grasp the target's movement. Then, by interfering with the divination of others, he could, at the most appropriate time, use the combination of having a powerful mystical item and being a weak adventurer as bait, to catch a number of big fish.Now, the problem I have is that I don't have the equipment to monitor their communications… It's basically impossible to buy it at sea… I'll have to use The World's identity to get Miss Justice or Miss Magician to buy one in Backlund. I'll receive the delivery via a sacrificial ritual… This is the advantage of the Tarot Club!With this in mind, Klein sighed.Seeing the White Agate in sight, he quickened his pace a little and found that Donna's family and Cleves were returning from another street.Cleves greeted him by nodding his head. Just like when they officially met, he said in a low voice, "I heard there was trouble at Flying Fish & Wine?"Very well-informed and rather familiar with Damir Harbor… Klein smiled and replied, "I only taught two cheats a lesson."Cleves's brows twitched slightly, suddenly feeling that his impression of Gehrman Sparrow was a little wrong.After his previous observation and interaction, he felt that, although this young adventurer was a bit sharp, a bit reserved, and a bit cold, he could still be considered someone who smiled, was polite, and knew when to advance or retreat. But now, he was a bit uncertain. He felt that there might be a hidden flame of madness hidden in the recesses of his heart.At this moment, Donna's father interrupted, "Mr. Cleves, who is this?""A colleague, Gehrman Sparrow," Cleves introduced in a very simple manner.With a polite smile, Klein extended his right palm."It's my honor to meet you. In the future, if you need anyone, and if you can't find Cleves and the others, you can consider me.""No problem. I hope you're as strong and professional as them!" Donna's father shook hands with Klein with apparent warmth and introduced himself, "Urdi Branch."Klein had just released his grip on the box when his spiritual perception was triggered. He felt that there was something strange inside the gift boxes the Branch servants were holding.He quietly activated his Spirit Vision and discovered that the gift box contained strips of cured meat. However, the surface of the cured meat had very rich colors at the red, white, and black spots. They looked they were things from the spirit world.There's the aura of the spirit world, but they're practically harmless… This cured meat is very special… Klein was surprised.Noticing his gaze, Donna's father laughed and said, "This is a specialty of Damir Harbor. In the center of the island, there's an extinct volcano. There are a few cracks in the surrounding underground caves where a natural hot wind blows. Curing meat there allows the meat to gain a wonderful and unique flavor. It can be used as gifts for friends."Mr. Sparrow, if you wish to buy some, it's not too late."Unique flavor? The taste of the spirit world? Klein had a rough idea of what was going on.According to theories in mysticism, the spirit world completely overlapped with reality without interfering with it. One had to rely on the strength of a Beyonder to open up a gap, but this wasn't an absolute situation. There were places in the world, which had the spirit world being strong enough to slightly influence reality.In such regions, it was very easy for the dead to turn into water ghosts, zombies, and the like. There was also a non-trivial possibility that residences in such areas would have paranormal activity.A similar situation should've occurred in the interior of Damir Harbor's underground caves, but it's not serious and doesn't cause any abnormalities, only giving the cured meat a unique flavor… There wouldn't be any problems if one doesn't eat too much of this in one sitting… Klein responded with a smile."I'm not interested in cured meat."Only at this moment did he finally confirm that the cured meat that the bartender had previously served him was ordinary and nothing special.At this moment, the little boy, Denton, pointed at the moon in the sky and said, "It's so very red!""Yeah!" Donna nodded in agreement.Very red? Klein looked up and saw that the red moon was no different than usual.Because a child's spirit is relatively pure, he temporarily possesses certain Spirit Vision powers after being tainted with the spirit world's aura from eating such cured meat? Would the children on this island be in a similar situation? Heh heh, this might be the source of Damir Harbor's folklore… Klein observed for a moment and found the answer.The group strolled back to the ship, moving up the gangway and arriving on the deck.Klein bade them farewell and went to the second-class cabin.Suddenly, his mind stirred and he once again activated his Spirit Vision.He saw the huge skeleton messenger appear in front of him and drop a letter.Lord of the Mysteries38750Report__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 502. The Scene in Azik's Memories | Lord of the MysteriesPa!Klein stretched out his hand and caught the slightly heavy letter.The large skeleton messenger didn't stay, and it immediately disintegrated into a fountain of bones. One bone after another fell to the deck and disappeared, as though it didn't want to stay a second longer.With the letter firmly in his hand, Klein didn't lower his head to examine it. Instead, he instinctively turned around and looked at the wooden staircase leading to the first-class cabins.He saw Donna and Denton with their eyes wide and mouths agape, as though they wanted to scream at the sight of the scene, but everything they saw was over before they could make a sound. As a result, they even wondered if they were hallucinating.The children who eat the special cured meat in Damir Harbor gain temporary Spirit Vision to a certain degree… Klein's brows twitched slightly as he raised his left hand's index finger vertically and placed it against his mouth to silence the two young ones, just like he did while the murloc hunt was happening.The already rather tall Donna immediately raised her hand and covered her mouth. She nodded in fear and excitement, indicating that she understood.When she looked diagonally down, she saw that her brother was still in a daze. She quickly grabbed his arm and pushed his hand against his mouth.Cleves and Cecile sensed that something was wrong with them. They stopped and looked at Klein, but they discovered nothing.Facing their stares, Klein calmly nodded and continued walking to his room.A gold coin had appeared in his hand without anyone realizing. It was tossed up, and it tumbled around as though it possessed life.Ding!The gold coin landed with a number facing up, indicating a negative result.This meant that the tiny episode wouldn't be detrimental to Klein.Seriously, the current messenger isn't polite at all. It's not like the previous one who would tap my shoulder or nudge my body to give an advance warning, or just convert my surroundings into a spiritual world to prevent ordinary people from seeing him… Klein lampooned as he took out his key and opened the door.He sat down on the edge of the low bed, lit a candle with only half its length remaining, and opened Mr. Azik's response letter.As he pulled out the items inside, the first one that caught his eye was the Dark Emperor card.Looking at that face which pissed him off, Klein let out a breath of relief and eased his worries.He wasn't afraid that Mr. Azik wouldn't return it to him, as he had that minimum level of trust. After all, the potion formula and corresponding rituals could be copied, and only the convergence properties of high-level materials couldn't be imitated. And since this was clearly not Azik's pathway, nor was it one of the switchable paths available to him, so a powerhouse like him had no need for it.Klein was worried that the messenger would be robbed, losing the Card of Blasphemy which would help him tremendously while in his Spirit Body state.This wasn't impossible. The number of strange creatures in the spirit world was hard to count, so it isn't hard to end up having a few who were good at locating messengers and robbing them.The Dark Emperor card was returned along with the copper whistle from the Numinous Episcopate.After temporarily putting away these two items, Klein unfolded the important letter and read Azik's reply."… That card that depicts the Dark Emperor reminds me of certain scenes. The tall-as-a-mountain Blood Emperor who wore a red cape with 'His' eyes being abnormally crazy, containing almost zero reasoning. He was on the brink of losing control. There was the true Dark Emperor who had revived. 'He' sat on a gigantic throne, overlooking the land."When I looked up at them, I lost consciousness when the Blood Emperor looked at me."I should have, in some form, participated in the War of the Four Emperors, but the exact details still require me to recall them. Perhaps it was because of an injury from back then that caused me to lose my memories again and again as I repeatedly died and reawakened."The legend of Death's treasure trove in the Berserk Sea doesn't ring any bells. Perhaps I'll be able to sense something and be naturally attracted to it when I travel to the Southern Continent by boat and pass through that sea."The experiences of the owner of that copper whistle resemble that of an Undying's ritual, but there are also clear differences. I can sense evil auras and the premonition of danger. I believe the owner of the copper whistle is in a strange and terrifying state."It's best that you don't blow that copper whistle and summon the messenger. This will bring extreme danger. We can make further attempts when I fully recover my memories and figure out what that experience really means."The feather left behind by the copper whistle's owner that you mentioned can be used in the domain of the undead. It's a unique material that's rich in spirituality. When I recall more, I'll organize the knowledge of some rituals and charms you can use with it for you. Speaking of this matter, I recall that you'd asked me about the method for ridding the mental corruption of a Beyonder characteristic. This will likely need more time. At the very least, I'm still a blank slate in this aspect."Also, I vaguely remember that in the Southern Continent, there are strange creatures called Feathermen."It's best to seal that card; otherwise, it might attract powerful enemies and many disasters. I can give you some techniques. This isn't too difficult. First, an improved wall of spirituality…"As expected, the Card of Blasphemy has a convergence effect upon activation… It's a good thing that I've left it above the gray fog in the past… According to Mr. Azik's descriptions, he shouldn't be an amnesiac Death. Otherwise, he wouldn't have looked up to the Blood Emperor and the Dark Emperor… It's likely that he's a son of Death, participating in the War of the Four Emperors by accompanying that deity. Unfortunately, he suffered from severe injuries… As he thought, Klein produced a flame and burned the letter.Then, he tried the sealing technique and practiced what Azik had taught him in the letter.After doing all of this, he held a ritual and brought the Dark Emperor card and the Numinous Episcopate's copper whistle into the mysterious space above the gray fog, eliminating all possibilities of any accidents.There was no doubt that Klein had no wish to suddenly meet the King of the Five Seas, Nast, at sea.…Early in the morning, the sun rose above the horizon and dyed it golden.Klein went to the not-so-well-stocked second-class buffet cafeteria and ate two slices of toast with bacon and butter and drank a cup of lemon tea.After filling his stomach, he went to the deck to breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the beautiful early-morning scenery.Then, he saw a drunk Captain Elland returning, his straight sword swaying.Thinking back to last night's incident, Klein came over and said without a smile, "Good morning."White Shark didn't cause you any trouble, right?"He should be able to determine that I'm a passenger of the White Agate."Dressed in a dark red coat, Elland took off his ship-shaped hat and laughed."This is his own problem."Actually, he wanted you to pay half the repair fees for the bar counter, but that isn't much. It's just a few soli. I happened to win six pounds last night and gave him some extra tips, and that was the end of it."Captain, are you afraid that a crazy adventurer like me will blow the whole thing up just for the sake of face, so you ended up choosing to bear the compensation? Klein was silent for a few seconds."I understand."Then, he turned and walked back to the bow, leaving two soft words: "Thank you."When Klein returned to his original position, he felt the sea breeze blowing against his face. He slowly let out a breath, feeling that it was too goddamn hard to force a persona.After enjoying the wind for a while, he was about to return to the cabin when two figures suddenly appeared beside him. They were Donna and Denton.Cecile, who was in charge of protecting them, was a few paces away.Donna had obviously not slept well last night. Her eyes were puffy, and her face was gloomy, but she was in high spirits. She was obviously imitating Klein's taking in of the scenery, but her eyes were darting around nimbly.Just as Denton, who was in a similar state as her, wanted to speak, she spoke first."Uncle, who was that last-last night?"As she spoke, she looked ahead without turning her head, but her body was trembling slightly, as though she was recalling the scene she had seen."It was a messenger. You can think of him as a postman." Klein also didn't look at the two little kids, as though he was talking about what he had for breakfast."Messenger?" Denton almost lost control of the volume of his voice."The world is so huge, so there's bound to be some strange creatures in this world. Trust me, although this creature looks very ferocious and terrifying, it's actually very gentle and professional… It just sent me a letter on behalf of a friend who's far away," Klein explained slightly, trying to describe the four-meter-tall messenger as pitiful, weak, and helpless.After a night of panic, and because she hadn't been harmed in any way, Donna was much calmer. Her eyes lit up as she said, "Well, that's amazing!"It's like listening to a story!""Very cool!" Denton also expressed his opinion.Then, he puzzledly asked, "But why didn't anyone else see it? No one had any response!""That's because your hearts are pure." Klein smiled.This was a white lie. After all, he couldn't just say that it was a problem with the special cured meat. That would only make the two curious little fellows fail to resist making attempts.This way, ignoring the fact that ingesting large amounts of it would cause one to fall ill, just randomly having Spirit Vision activated was a very dangerous matter. Even though Klein could now sustain the consumption of his Spirit Vision for a long period of time, he ultimately didn't dare keep it open. Sometimes, seeing things he shouldn't have seen could lead to madness or death!"C-can we have a messenger of our own?" Donna asked, curious and excited."That will depend on luck," Klein answered simply and calmly.He couldn't help but lampoon inwardly, I don't even have a messenger of my own!In order to obtain a messenger, he had to design an accurate summoning ritual and prepare the corresponding spirit world creature contract. This was a specialized field of knowledge, and randomly doing so could easily summon something bad, so Klein didn't dare to recklessly try it."Yeah. Yeah." Donna looked forward to it.Then, she said in a tiny voice, "Uncle, we'll keep this a secret for you."Beside her, Denton nodded solemnly.At this moment, a new passenger that intended to board in Damir Harbor carried his suitcase as he walked onto the deck.After sending the telegram, Blazing Danitz considered that the Captain might instruct him on certain matters. So he decided to cut the holiday short and await orders at the capital of the Rorsted Archipelago.Through his own channels, he had obtained a ticket, put on a wig, blackened his eyebrows, and easily boarded the White Agate, waiting for the liner to blow its whistle.Sigh, as Emperor Roselle said, capable people always have to do a little bit more work… As Danitz walked towards the cabin, he looked around leisurely. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure.It was a young adventurer in a black coat, gentle in appearance and mad in nature. 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Chapter 503. Hostage | Lord of the MysteriesDiscovering a pirate who was worth 3,000 pounds board the ship in disguise, Klein immediately felt wary. He smiled to Denton and Donna who were beside him and said, "I've got a friend."He calmly walked towards the Rear Admiral Iceberg's fourth boatswain, locking his eyes on the other party.The smile on Blazing Danitz froze when he saw the young adventurer, with crazy blood flowing through his veins, slowly approach. He suddenly had a thought, Run! Run as fast as you can! Do your best to escape! Even if I have to use Beyonder powers and expose my identity, I have to flee immediately!In his eyes, the reserved and stern adventurer was a genuine monster draped in human skin!Just as Danitz was about to make his move, he suddenly calmed down because he remembered what happened last night: the adventurer hadn't attacked him and had allowed him to leave!That is to say, he doesn't necessarily have the hostile intention of hunting me down. He can be reasoned with to resolve this crisis… Directly running away would only lead to conflict… Thoughts ran through Blazing Danitz's mind. Relying on his rich experience, he forcefully controlled his legs and appeared to wait in place.Klein walked over, one step at a time, and smiled."Good morning, we meet again."That gentle and courteous smile of his made Danitz shudder for some inexplicable reason. He pursed his lips and said, "Good morning."Klein maintained his persona, his expression turning cold."What are you doing on the ship?""Heading to the Rorsted Archipelago," Blazing Danitz, who was also considered a famous pirate, answered honestly."Why are you heading there?" Klein calmly asked.Danitz forced a smile and said, "Waiting for our Captain's orders. Perhaps there will be a mission arranged for me."He's probably going to chase me off the ship. In any case, there's a potential risk to have a pirate board a ship… After he finished speaking, Danitz speculated about the possible developments.For him, this was considered a pretty good result. At most, he would waste a ticket.Klein fell silent, so silent that Danitz's hair stood on end.It was a full five or six seconds before he spoke again."Which cabin do you live in?""First-class, Room 312." Danitz raised the ticket in his hand to eye level.He didn't dare to look down for fear that the enemy would seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack.Klein nodded indiscernibly."Is there a servant room?""Yes," Blazing Danitz subconsciously answered, but his heart was at a loss. He had no idea why the man was posing such a question at him.Then, he heard the man say to him in a flat tone like he was speaking to a subordinate,"You'll sleep there."Ah? Where? I'll be sleeping in the servant's room? Aren't you going to chase me off the ship? Danitz was somewhat stunned as he blurted out, "Why?"Klein glanced at him and said one word in a faint voice, "Hostage."Hostage? He's worried that I'm a planted agent on the ship, making it easier for the pirate fleet to plunder the White Agate, so he plans to use me as a hostage? That's reasonable. If it really is as he suspects, then it wouldn't stop the pirate fleet's attack even if I'm chased off the ship. It's better to hold me hostage to aid in the negotiations… Dogsh*t. I hate this kind of arrogant, cold person who doesn't say much. They always only say a word or two, or even just an utterance, leaving me to guess the rest! I-if I'm really not his match, then I wouldn't even mix with such company! Why did I previously think that his temper matched my tastes? I must've been mad… Danitz gritted his teeth as he thought."Fine." He exhaled helplessly."To your cabin." Klein maintained the perfect Gehrman Sparrow persona.Phew… Blazing Danitz carried his suitcase, reluctantly leading the monster draped in human skin to the cabin. They went to the upper deck and arrived at Room 312.After opening the door, Klein took a quick look and found the place several times better than second class.The living room was about thirty square meters and was connected to a master bedroom and three servant rooms. It had a separate bathroom, a standard wardrobe, and a mahogany desk.Danitz put down his suitcase and glanced at the servant rooms. He suddenly thought of an important question."Is the master bedroom going to be left empty just like that?"The moment he finished speaking, he already knew the answer."It's mine." Klein smiled in a gentleman-like fashion.As expected, to watch over me… Danitz felt depressed.Klein paced on the carpet in the room and said while pointing to the door, "Come with me downstairs.""… Alright." Danitz was a little lost, unsure what the man was up to.The adventurer and famous pirate duo soon arrived at the second-class cabins and found Klein's original room.After opening the door, Klein didn't enter. He pointed inside and said to Danitz, "Tidy the things on the desk and put them in the suitcase."What? Tidy things? You want me to help tidy things up? Danitz was almost stunned.In a blink of an eye, he felt a surge of anger rush to the top of his head.How can I, Blazing Danitz, Rear Admiral Iceberg's fourth boatswain, a famous pirate with a bounty of 3,000 pounds, be driven like a servant!My dignity and my reputation won't allow me to accept such humiliation!Klein gave him a cold look when he saw that Blazing Danitz was standing motionless like a petrified statue.Danitz's body suddenly trembled.He took a deep breath and replied with a smile which looked worse than crying, "Alright."Aggrieved, he bent over and entered the cabin that didn't have a very high ceiling, swiftly putting the items that were scattered outside into the suitcase.Without needing Klein to remind him, he placed the things in order, even more carefully than how he dealt with his own luggage.After doing all this, he carried the suitcase and followed Klein upstairs.Along the way, he always had the impulse to sneak attack the man's back, but in the end, he held back.After returning to Room 312, Danitz clenched his teeth, swallowed his saliva, and said, "How should I address you?""Gehrman Sparrow," Klein responded succinctly.Gehrman Sparrow… Danitz ruminated over the name inwardly, swearing that he would definitely not forget what had happened today. He vowed to let the man before him have a taste of something similar in the future!Captain will definitely help me! he thought with anticipation.For the sake of his persona, Klein didn't choose the reclining chair. Instead, he randomly chose a hard wooden chair to sit down on.He leaned back in his chair, his body slightly hunched as he clasped his hands together, and said to Blazing Danitz, "Tell me about the famous pirates you know of.""There are a lot of them," Danitz replied, feeling somewhat stumped.He stood where he was, afraid to move, like a servant.Klein slowly curled his lips up and said, "Do it in accordance with the bounties."With that, he pointed to the chair opposite him."Have a seat."With a sigh of relief, Danitz hurriedly sat down.He suddenly felt that the man wasn't too bad; he was at least willing to give him a seat.…Woo!The White Agate sailed out into the open sea and moved at a speed of 13 knots until noon.Blazing Danitz, whose mouth was going dry from all the talk, was finally permitted to stop. He took his ticket and led Klein to the first-class dining restaurant.The restaurant was decorated elegantly, with violinists playing in the corner and barriers separating the tables to ensure the privacy of one's dining environment.After walking a few steps, Klein met Donna's family and Cleves. They occupied a large table and were waiting for the waiter to serve the dishes."Uncle Sparrow!" Because of their shared secret, the little boy, Denton, had changed the way he addressed him.Donna blinked, fully expressing her doubts.She clearly remembered that Uncle Sparrow lived in a second-class cabin and wasn't supposed to be in this restaurant.Klein waved his hand with a smile as a greeting, then he pointed at Danitz and said, "He's treating.""Is that so…" Donna sized up Danitz curiously, and they felt that the gentleman looked odd, especially his eyebrows which looked extremely unnatural.Cleves put down his fork and knife, and, after two seconds of silence, he asked, "Your friend?"Klein chuckled and turned his head to Danitz."What do you think the answer should be?"Danitz gritted his teeth, then he forced a smile."Gehrman once saved me."Yes, that's right. Otherwise, I might've already been killed by him for the sake of claiming the bounty… Danitz consoled himself.Cleves looked Danitz up and down a few times and said nothing more.Passing the Donna family, Klein found a table by the window.The waiter came with great enthusiasm and handed over the menu."Charcoal steak, red wine foie gras, vegetable salad…" Danitz scanned the menu and couldn't help but sigh. "Ships that dock for resupplying every two to three days are better. There's plenty of fresh food. When you encounter a ship that floats on the sea for one to two weeks, you can only cycle between beer, cured meat, and various canned goods. It's so monotonous that it drives you crazy. However, the sea itself will also provide fresh food. Heh heh, but this requires one to have sufficient judgment. We had a sailor on our ship who once had a beautiful lobster, only to suffer diarrhea until his ass nearly…"As a pirate, he had the habit of using vulgar language for descriptions, but after he looked at Gehrman Sparrow's expression, he changed his vocabulary."Suffer diarrhea until his ass nearly fell off."I have reason to suspect that there were other factors. Although your captain is a woman, there should be very few women in the crew. Furthermore, with the sailors unable to get ashore for a long period of time, they must be thirsty… Klein silently lampooned, took the menu, and drew a line according to the price."All of these.""Alright." The waiter's expression didn't change at all.At that moment, Klein saw Captain Elland enter the dining room and pass by, so he simply greeted him.When he looked back, he saw that Blazing Danitz was already looking out the window, as if he was watching the scenery."The Captain knows you?" Klein asked in a tone close to a statement.Danitz let out a hollow chuckle."We fought his crew back when he was the boatswain of the Wilhelm V."Besides, I'm also considered quite a famous pirate…"At this point, Danitz recalled his current situation and suddenly became depressed. Hence, he changed the topic."I've always wondered why Just Elland would suddenly quit the Navy. By then, he was already an Arbiter."Lord of the Mysteries58647Report

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Chapter 504. Red Skull Pirate Crew | Lord of the MysteriesA Beyonder was allowed to leave the fleet? Without Danitz's deliberate explanation, Klein easily understood why he found it strange.In a Nighthawks team, even the civilian staff would experience strict restrictions. Even a normal resignation would require them to sign a life-long confidentiality agreement. They weren't allowed to leave the Nighthawks team's area that they originally belonged to, and once they were approved to move to another city, they had to immediately register at the local Evernight Church.From such rules, it could be seen how the officials treated Beyonders powers and related matters. A Beyonder who had drunk a potion wouldn't be able to leave their organization so easily.Klein clearly remembered that Miss Justice initially had the means and channels to become a Beyonder, but she didn't attempt them. The reason given was that she didn't want to lose her freedom.Similar thoughts ran through his mind, but they didn't become words, because the polite but cold Gehrman Sparrow wouldn't be interested in such rumors."So what?" Klein looked at the tableware on the table and calmly asked.Do you know how to make conversation!? Blazing Danitz secretly drew a breath and squeezed out a smile."Haha, I just found it strange. We all suspected that he had joined MI9, and that he was using his identity as a captain to monitor the sea routes."It's possible… Klein picked up a glass of water and took a sip.The dishes he ordered were served one by one according to their type. The restaurant even gave him two complimentary cups of sweet, bubbling, and light gold pre-meal wine.Klein stopped talking and concentrated on enjoying the food, feeling that it was indeed much better than the second-class dining room.The melodious tunes of a violin resonated amidst the sounds produced from the slight contact between the cutlery and plates. The blue and open sea outside the window rippled quietly, and everything seemed perfect.As Klein was about to be served dessert, a crewman came stomping in and ran to the table where Elland was sitting."Captain, there's a pirate ship!" He didn't suppress his voice.Most of the passengers were shocked and stopped eating.Klein looked up, looking across him at Danitz with his eyes dark and cold.Blazing Danitz stiffened for a second, then he smiled bitterly. He lowered his voice and said, "If I were to say that this has nothing to do with me, will you believe me?"Klein's eyelids twitched as he slowly smiled."Guess."Guess? You son of a b*tch! Danitz was so furious that he almost cursed.He maintained his smile and said, "Your wisdom is enough to judge everything."At that moment, Elland quickly asked about the situation. He stood up and said to the panicking first-class passengers, "There's only one pirate ship. We have enough power to deal with it."Ladies and gentlemen, please return to your rooms in an orderly manner and await the arrival of good news. Believe me, the damage caused by chaos far exceeds whatever damage those pirates can do. I don't wish to hear rumors in the future that although we, the White Agate, had succeeded in repelling the pirates, a handful of passengers had fallen and injured themselves."Under his arrangements, and with the support of the crew, Donna and the others left the dining room and returned to their own cabins, which included Klein and Blazing Danitz."I thought you were going to temporarily take over the White Agate and try to keep it safe from harm," Danitz commented inside room 312 as he closed the door, as though he was watching a play.To be able to immediately throw out an olive branch and talk about creeds and remuneration after finding a suitable candidate showed that he was an extroverted boatswain who liked to talk with others.Klein glanced at him, then went to the window, and looked out. He saw a large ship with a red skull flag fluttering as it cruised towards them. There were chimneys and sails."Know them?" Klein held his hands in his pocket and stood behind a thick glass window.Danitz walked to a spot diagonally behind him. After looking into the distance for two seconds, he said, "Red Skull. A small-medium band of pirates."The captain is Sea Wolf Johnson with a bounty of 900 pounds. The first mate is One-Eyed Anderson with a bounty of 500 pounds."In the pirate world, a bounty was an important reference point that determined one's status and standing.Considering that he didn't have the ability to move underwater adeptly, it would be easy to have innocents die if he allowed the pirates to board the ship. Klein was silent for a few seconds before asking, "Do they know you?""Of course!" Danitz instantly straightened his back. "They're qualified to participate in distinguished gatherings between pirates. I once kicked them in the ass."As expected of a famous pirate worth 3,000 pounds… Klein's asked without a change in expression, "Do they have binoculars?""That's an essential item. Even if a ship is placed under control, there will be sailors standing on the observation deck, using binoculars to observe the surroundings to prevent any surprise attacks," Danitz replied scornfully.He could finally tell that this dangerous fellow was a new adventurer, and it was very likely that this was his first time at sea.Was he a famous bounty hunter? A member of a secret organization? Danitz subconsciously guessed Gehrman Sparrow's past."During such times, will the captain and the first mate use their binoculars to observe us?" Klein originally wanted to address them as 900 pounds and 500 pounds, but he found it a bit impolite."Definitely, they have to keep track of their target," Danitz replied, slightly puzzled.He didn't understand Gehrman Sparrow's goal for asking such questions. From his point of view, if he had his powerful strength, he definitely would've allowed the Red Skull pirates to approach, find an opportunity to board their ship, and then eliminate everyone.Klein tilted his head and looked at Danitz before revealing a gentlemanly and warm smile."That's good."What do you want to do? Don't smile like that! Danitz suddenly panicked and summoned the courage to fight back."Take off your wig," Klein calmly ordered.Ah? Danitz was puzzled as he slowly removed the wig from his head.Klein took out a special bottle of extract from his secret pocket and handed it over."Wipe your eyebrows and face clean."This was a mystical "Makeup Removal Extract" he had prepared before advancing to Faceless. He had used it when attacking the Wraith from the Rose School of Thought.Although Klein no longer needed it anymore, he had been reluctant to throw it away."…" Danitz was even more confused. However, he was unwilling to throw himself into an irreversible situation unless he was really attacked, physically. He had no choice but to do as he was told, removing the disguise on his face and restoring his original appearance.Putting away the small metal bottle, Klein opened the window and let the sea breeze pour in."Stand here and look outside," he pointed directly behind the window and said to Blazing Danitz.Danitz warily walked over in a daze and stood firmly behind the window.Klein observed for a few seconds, then he calmly said, "You have two choices. One, crawl out and hang there in an eye-catching manner. Two, you get held by the collar by me and hung there in an eye-catching manner.""What do you want to do?" Danitz blurted out.Klein revealed his amiable smile again."Show you to the pirates. I believe Rear Admiral Iceberg's fourth boatswain holds sufficient weight to persuade them to retreat.""No, don't do that!" Danitz subconsciously rejected the notion.He could imagine what the people from the Red Skull pirate crew would think when they discovered him. Either Blazing Danitz had been captured, and there was a very terrifying powerhouse on the ship, or the ship was already being targeted by Rear Admiral Iceberg, and that other pirates were to immediately keep their distance.And the way I'm hung up decides which thought they would have… Danitz thought sadly.Klein smiled even more genially."I'm a very easy person to get along with, really—as long as you do as I tell you."At this moment, Danitz once again felt the indescribable sense of hunger. He felt as if his flesh and soul could be torn from his body at any moment.After weighing the pros and cons for a second, he half raised his hands, gritted his teeth, and smiled."I'll do it myself."Holding back his anger and grievances, Danitz turned and climbed out of the window. Using his balance and strength from years of experience, he hung himself off the cabin with his forearm."Don't try to escape. I'm not a patient man." Klein's face turned cold as he gently reminded.Phew… Danitz resisted the urge to release his forearm and jump straight down.On the pirate ship in the distance, the crew responsible for observing the White Agate sent a message to Sea Wolf Johnson."Boss, there's a weird guy hanging out the window over there!"Johnson was stunned for a second. He raised his binoculars and placed it in front of his eyes.He quickly discovered the strange fellow who his subordinate was talking about. The man's position was simply too eye-catching.Isn't that Blazing Danitz? Johnson's brows twitched as he recognized the man.How did he get on the White Agate? What's the meaning of him hanging outside? This is Rear Admiral Iceberg's prey? After a series of questions, Sea Wolf came to a conclusion.He raised his right hand and said, "Everyone take note; stay far away from this area immediately!"…In room 305, Cleves stood by the window with the revolver gripped tightly in his hand as a precaution against the potential sea skirmish.Donna's family was a little frightened. They didn't return to their respective bedrooms, but they instead sat in the living room, waiting for the bombardment to begin. Cecile and the other bodyguard, Teague, stood guard beside them, fully alert.At this moment, a look of confusion appeared in Cleves's slightly aged eyes.After a few minutes, he took a step back, lowered his muzzle, and said to the people, "The pirates have left.""What?" This development left Urdi Branch and the others surprised and confused. They had no idea what the pirates were thinking.…Room 312.Blazing Danitz crawled back and couldn't help but give a snort."You're borrowing my captain's reputation! She really hates these kinds of things!"Just wait for Rear Admiral Iceberg to teach you a lesson! Danitz thought angrily.Klein quietly listened and asked, "I remember her reward in Loen was 26,000 pounds?"… This madman… Danitz couldn't find the words to respond.Lord of the Mysteries188647Report__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Chapter 505. A Servant Worth 3,000 Pounds | Lord of the Mysteries"Captain, the Red Skull pirates have fled!"A sailor rushed into the captain's quarters."They fled?" Elland lifted his telescope and looked quizzically at the calm sea, just in time to see the Red Skull disappear into the horizon.He frowned, completely unable to understand how such a development could've occurred.From his point of view, the White Agate's armaments definitely weren't capable of scaring off the Red Skull pirates. It was guaranteed that both parties would have to circle around each other dozens of times during the skirmish and fire multiple shots in order to ensure that the other party found them a tough nut to crack. Without daring to engage in a prolonged, they would then rationally choose to retreat.Could it be that the Red Skull was just passing by and had no intention of plundering us? However, if they weren't here to plunder, why would they enter this sea route? This is the easiest place to be stopped by the naval fleet and the Church's ships. Even the Four Kings and Seven Admirals would still try their best to keep a low profile when they pass by the surrounding seas… Elland was filled with doubts, and he felt that things weren't that simple.Being careful keeps one away from disaster, I mustn't be carelessness… Elland put away his yellow-brown telescope and paced back and forth.He half raised his hand and said to the navigator, "We shall dock at Bansy Harbor tonight."Report our encounter with the pirates to the Navy and the Church."According to their usual plan, the next stop for the White Agate would be the Tiana Port, and it would probably take three days at 13 knots to reach it. From Tiana Port, it would finally reach the capital of the Rorsted Archipelago, the City of Generosity, Bayam.And there was a faster way to sail from Pritz Harbor to Bayam, which was to stop only once in the middle of the voyage, at Bansy Harbor, about 120 nautical miles from Damir Harbor.…"The Red Skull really left?" Donna's father, Urdi Branch, walked to the window and looked out into the distance.Cleves calmly nodded and said, "Yes."Just as he finished his sentence, a sailor's shout sounded from outside."The danger has been averted! The danger has been averted!"Upon receiving official confirmation, Donna and Denton finally relaxed and had the courage to approach the window and look outside."Are the Red Skull pirates that powerful?" Donna's eyes widened as she searched for a ship that had already gone far away."Very powerful." Cleves gave his answer."How powerful are they?" Denton immediately pressed.On the other side, the bodyguard, Teague, straightened his hair and chuckled."Even if we don't include the cannons and hundreds of pirates on the ship, just Captain Johnson and the first mate Anderson are extremely powerful on their own."Anderson's nickname is One-Eyed. The bounty reward for him in the kingdom is 500 pounds. All of us in this room added together, together with the help of a few sailors, might be able to defeat him in battle. As for Johnson, who's nicknamed Sea Wolf, he can easily finish such an opponent. If he were to board the ship, no one would be able to stop him. His bounty is worth 900 pounds, nearly 1,000 pounds!""Is that a lot?" Donna was surprised at the potency of Sea Wolf and One-Eyed, as well as their bounty.In her memory, her father earned a total of 1,500 a year!"A lot, this is a reward that they or their heads could directly be exchanged for. The items they have on them and the things they've plundered will also belong to you. The kingdom will buy it at the market price, and you will still have the chance to obtain the bounties from other countries," Cecile explained. "On the sea, pirates with a bounty of more than 300 pounds are rather powerful. For those who are close to or above 1,000 pounds, they'll be rather famous in the sea they plow. And I mean vast sea expanses like the Sonia Sea or the Fog Sea.""Therefore, the Four Kings and Seven Admirals are considered famous throughout the Five Seas?" Donna innocently asked.Cleves replied seriously, "Yes.""In that case, are the Red Skull pirates very famous in the entire Sonia Sea?" Donna asked with concise logic."Yes." Teague nodded."But why did they flee?" Donna blinked."It might not have been them fleeing…" Cecile didn't know the reason either.Cleves looked out the window again as he knitted his brows."Maybe there's another reason. Maybe they had no plans to plunder us at all. They just came across us."Other reasons? Donna suddenly had a guess.Could it be Uncle Sparrow's tall-as-a-house, gentle messenger that scared them away? Yeah, it's really scary! Donna's mind bubbled like boiling water.She turned her head excitedly and looked down to realize her brother's eyes were shining as well.The two of them pursed their lips and immediately realized that their thoughts were the same."Let's go out and get some air on this level." Donna found a reason to drag her brother out of Room 305.Outside, Denton said in a suppressed voice, "Are we going to find Uncle Sparrow?""Exactly!" Donna smiled with a spirited look. "I saw him enter Room 312."…Inside Room 312.Blazing Danitz, who no longer mentioned Rear Admiral Iceberg, looked at the Red Skull which had turned its bow around and tsked with laughter."They must've been frightened by the declaration of the Navy's cannons and the news that a pirate crew had been destroyed recently. They actually took the risk of raiding this sea route in order to earn enough money before leaving the sea."Heh, so what if there are giant ship cannons? The Navy and the Church have a lot of powerful things, and they've always existed. But never have they made it impossible for us to continue being pirates. We can't beat them head-on, but we can always escape, right? They can't possibly stay with the merchant ships forever, can they?"I know, the ironclad warship is getting bigger and bigger, and the steam engine installed in it will also become stronger. One day, the speed will break through 18 knots, 20 knots, and once they're on your tail, one can only wait to be caught. However, the sea is so vast. Tens of thousands of ships can't even fill a corner even if they were all thrown there. There are also a lot of unexplored areas at sea. One can hide in those places after doing something. Although it's dangerous, there are still opportunities."This fellow is indeed the talkative type… Don't you think that a crazy adventurer wouldn't care about these things? Klein looked away and scanned the room.His gaze finally fell on his leather suitcase. He then raised his chin and said, "Wash the dirty clothes inside."The expression on the garrulous Danitz's face froze. He yearned to burn the entire ship down.He felt that his anger was like gushing steam that had lifted the gate of reason.Danitz opened his mouth and took a breath before repeating it again.His flushed face softened as he asked without a smile on his face, "Is that all?""Only the dirty ones. The coat just needs to be brushed." Klein was almost amused by the man's show of anger, and he felt that this was what Danitz deserved from robbing the innocent.The clothes in his suitcase were the ones he changed out of last night after a shower. As he felt a little lazy, he had only washed his underwear.Calm down, don't lose control. Calm down, don't lose control… After admonishing himself several times, Danitz walked over to Gehrman Sparrow's suitcase, opened it, and took out the clothes that needed cleaning.Just as he was getting busy in the bathroom, he heard the doorbell jingle.Klein opened the door to find Donna and Denton."Uncle Sparrow, I hope I didn't disturb you?" Donna's eyes darted left and right."No." Klein stepped aside.The two little fellows entered the room and were surprised to see Danitz doing the laundry."Where are the servants?" Denton asked subconsciously."Didn't bring them along," Klein answered for Danitz.Donna asked, in apparent confusion, "But there are laundry maids attached to first-class cabins. They're charged by the barrel."Before she could finish, Danitz froze.He had been so angry that he had forgotten about it.Danitz shook the water from his hand, turned, and forced a smile at Gehrman Sparrow."Can I hire the laundry maid for help?"Klein didn't insist on seeing the pirate make a fool of himself, so he smiled and said, "I only care about the results."Phew. Danitz heaved a sigh of relief.Their back and forth question and answer exchange made Donna realize that something was wrong. The young lady asked in suspicion, "Uncle Sparrow, aren't you two friends? W-why does he look different from before!?"Klein found a chair and sat down. Without hiding anything, he calmly said, "To be exact, he's my prisoner of war.""Prisoner of war?" Denton looked around in a daze, not remembering when the two uncles had a conflict.At first, Donna was puzzled, but then her heart skipped a beat. She cheerfully asked, "Is he… is he a pirate?""Yeah." Klein nodded gently."The Red Skull pirates were also scared off by you, Uncle Sparrow?" Donna pressed in excitement.Klein shot a glance at Danitz and replied without an expression, "In a way."Having all her questions answered, Donna felt abnormally pleased. She glanced at Danitz and unknowingly lowered her voice."Uncle Sparrow, does he have a name? No, does he have a bounty on him?"No! I mustn't let anyone know of what happened to me! Danitz opened his mouth in a bid to answer before Klein."I'm Sieg!"At this moment, Klein said with a fleeting voice, "Danitz.""Danitz…" Donna and Denton looked at each other without asking any more questions.The siblings didn't stay long and soon took their leave. They kept feeling that the pirate's eyes were fierce.When they returned to Room 305, they saw that her father and Uncle Cleves were still in the midst of their discussion. Donna deliberately interjected innocently with a question."A lot of people were talking about pirates just now. Someone mentioned Danitz. Is he very powerful?""Danitz… Blazing Danitz. He's Rear Admiral Iceberg's subordinate, the fourth boatswain of the Golden Dream…" Cleves answered simply.Upon saying this, he suddenly turned silent as he retracted his gaze, seemingly in recall.A Pirate Admiral's subordinate… Donna pressed out of curiously, "How much is his bounty?"Cleves returned to normal and said in a deep voice, "3,000 pounds."Th-three thousand pounds? Donna and Denton opened their mouths, little by little, almost forgetting to close them.The captain of the Red Skull pirates only has a bounty of 900 pounds, but the man who looks like a servant is worth 3,000 pounds? The siblings looked at each other, unable to utter a single word.…At 6 p.m., the White Agate entered a harbor again."Bansy Harbor? Elland is very cautious…" Danitz stood by the window, looking out at the darkened harbor and the tall lighthouse.Without waiting for Klein's response, he laughed and said, "It seems like there are some nasty legends here."Lord of the Mysteries288745Report