lord of the Mysteries 2 audio book part 21 chapter 501 honorific name city of Exiles Mora doesn't exist when lumian perused the information lwig had stolen he couldn't shake the Sensation that maora was Vivid and right before him this stemed from the fact that the Scribe had meticulously chronicled every folklore and characteristic of the city even those who hadn't set foot there could conjure a mental image yet Madam magician had just dropped the bombshell the city of Exiles Mora didn't exist i
n lenberg I read it so intently feeling so nervous and Afraid finally you tell me I'm sorry I made all this up as lumian grappled with the absurdity his gaze reverted to the letter eager to uncover Madam magician's speculations the major Arcana card holder teased perhaps the individual who pinned this sealed artifact information had already lost their sanity Conjuring the city of Exiles Mora maybe it's a colossal prison nestled in the mountains patrolled by guards they provide supplies unattaina
ble independently and remain cut off from the outside world perhaps moror is genuinely an imagined city of Exiles yet in a peculiar way it already exists don't dismiss the first and third conjectures as absurd or hyperbolic making them implausible let me Enlighten you when dealing with grade zero sealed artifacts numerous things defy common sense and intuition especially when we're talking about 0-01 personally I fancy the first conjecture it emanates a Fantastical Beauty a deranged keeper jotti
ng down information about a sealed artifact filled with ramblings and delusions and treating it as real but what about the truth where did it vanish to is it no longer in place at the sight of this lumian felt an inexplicable chill and his hair stood on end Madam magician had expounded terrifying possibilities moreover she had employed seemingly casual Strokes brisk descriptions and a barrage of questions to cultivate an atmosphere of composure and Distortion pushing one's nerves to the brink pr
olonged contemplation of it could drive one to the brink of insanity isn't this superior to the narrative prowess of most current best-selling authors and crafting horror Tales lumian critiqued his major arcan card holder shaking his head he relegated 0-01 and the City of Exiles to the recesses of his mind he feared that dwelling on it might tip him into madness it wasn't out of the realm of possibility lumian hadn't slept since perusing the information while he leveraged the 6 a.m. reset of his
body every morning to alleviate fatigue he occasionally heard Indescribable and spine chilling voices resembling calls from the depths of the mountains few lumian exhaled and resumed reading the letter all right I won't terrify you any longer in essence until you truly confront 0-01 don't summarily dismiss any conjecture or potentiality I've verified the auditory hallucinations you mentioned it's a mild corruption induced by delving into 0-0 1's information some entities can induce corruption m
erely by knowing their names instead of their code names fortunately your destiny is entwined with that long named fellow to some extent it's akin to having the status of an Angel furthermore you bear Mr Fool's seal the blood Emperor Aura and other highlevel paraphernalia that's why you only experienced a faint auditory hallucination and sense the beckoning you didn't suddenly descend into paranoia and extremism harboring a desire to seek treasure in the mountains before Vanishing one night Mada
me magician Revels in spinning horror stories she insists on expanding concise explanations into potential scenarios for me lumian had been in correspondence with his major Arcana card holder for quite some time becoming well acquainted with her choice of words and writing style let me remind you that you're akin to an angel to some extent yet you won't succumb to the corruption associated with higher sequences that's what sets you apart it's why you can Venture into many peculiar places hence s
ome entities seek to exploit this exercise caution and vigilance continually scrutinizing Yourself by the way misjustice and judgment extend their gratitude the revelation of 0-01 and Veranda salon's whereabouts allowed them to fulfill a mission entrusted by Mr fool before his Slumber hence the rewards are particularly generous this time your concerns are valid if you miss the initial Trail whether it's Bard mad lady or the traces left by other key members of April fools it's more likely a trap
than a clue of course traps can yield certain information as long as you can withstand the associated Peril you might uncover the architect of the Trap if and I say if you chance upon a high sequence beyonder of the Seer apprentice and Marauder Pathways while delving into the whereabouts of the key members of April fools you can invoke my name and seek my assistance remember this is my name it carries the power to conceal secrets from others Cosmic traveler beholden to the king of yellow and bla
ck in the sorcerer chronicling the world the king of yellow and black is an alias for Mr fool Cosmic traveler in chronicling the the world sounds amazing could she truly be the angel of stars from The Bible as lumian committed it to memory he witness the honorific name gradually fading as if erased and consumed by the void at the conclusion of the letter Madam magician added the minor Arcana Knight of Swords subordinate to ma hermit journeyed to phap Potter a few months ago for a certain matter
when you arrive there should you require Assistance or information you can reach out to him his messenger is a peculiar creature wandering above the world a half Fairy Who fiddles with melodic strings a messenger that belongs solely to the Knight of Swords half fairy lumian had skimmed through information about such spirit world creatures mainly to select a suitable contract partner he hadn't delved into the details making it challenging to recall simultaneously he noted that the Knight of sword
s' messenger incantation deviated from the conventional format perhaps there was concern that foes could decipher the correct three-line description and summon the messenger to Target him regardless with the limiting phrase a messenger that belongs solely to the Knight of Swords the second sentence didn't necessarily have to depict a creature friendly to humans however since it could serve as the messenger of the Knight of Swords it could tacitly be considered as friendly to humans lumian reread
Madame magician's letter from start to finish mindful not to overlook any crucial information embedded in her cryptic statements suddenly a knock echoed on the bedroom door lumian glanced up and the door creeped open lwig stuck his chubby head out and in a days uttered I'm hungry it's time for you to cook didn't you just eat plenty of cake and crackers lumian lips twitched lwig replied seriously that's dessert not the main course suly he licked his lips moreover your culinary skills are quite i
mpressive and those dishes are quite unique with a chef around I don't want to settle for raw beef hard bread and freshly bought potatoes the boy's expression turned pleading lumian scoffed why don't you do it yourself I can only cook by myself after I recover a little lwig replied subconsciously before changing his tone I'm still a child you're actually asking me to cook in the kitchen aren't you afraid that I'll be injured by a knife or burned I'm just afraid you'll eat the knife what does it
mean to cook after recovering a little is Chef a higher rank than your current sequence's strength can't you cook if you're not a chef lumian observed lwig leaning against the door frame looking at him with expectant brown eyes and suddenly found the scene familiar in the past he had begged his sister Aurora in the same way Lumi inside and stood up I'm only responsible for three meals the rest of the time rely on dessert bread and cold dishes don't bother me as he spoke he left the bedroom and e
ntered the kitchen while Dawning an apron and engrossed in cooking Ludwig in a caramel coat waited at the kitchen door occasionally wiping his mouth after pan frying a steak lumian picked it up and casually tossed it out Ludwig deafly caught it to in a few bites and stuffed it down his abdomen observing this lumian chuckled inwardly feeling that this fellow was even more absurd than he had been back then in underground Tri within a Corey cave lumian stood before the Altar and circled by the rece
ntly dismantled wall of spirituality he had completed the contract summoning ritual and gained two new contracted abilities now he awaited franka and the others to witness who could successfully gain a messenger one of these abilities was Shadow transformation it allowed lumian to authentically morph into a shadow merging with it to conceal himself and move stealthily a skill he currently lacked while such abilities existed in the mystical knowledge of contract tees lumian opted to acquire them
from the spirit world creature information provided by Madam magician this prevented the bestowed of inevitability from Discerning the negative effects he might endure ultimately lumian contra atted a spirit world creature known as long Shadow he sacrificed six servings of fresh cow and sheep meat in exchange for this ability making him more susceptible to sunlight than ordinary humans this wasn't as severe as the aversion vampires had to sunlight lumian could endure it with his aesthetic endura
nce another ability he had acquired was the bottle of fiction he found the unique and practical ability demonstrated by the Padre intriguing it could effectively screen an enemy creating a concealed space where the other party couldn't escape and could only exit through the bottle's opening traps could be added since no spirit world creature could provide this ability lumian summoned the creature called the fantasy face and completed the contract with a bottle of blood with strong spirituality t
he blood needed to come from a beyonder above sequenced seven or a corresponding beyonder creature lumian naturally wouldn't use his own blood as sacrificing it to the fantasy face could gradually transform him into a monster instead he used the blood Madam magician extracted from Gardener Martin's corpse one of the supplementary ingredients for a Reaper it was substantial and there was plenty the corresponding downside was a trace of greed before long franka Jenna and Anthony arrived at the quy
cave one after another chapter 502 messenger ritual Anthony stared at the altar the flickering Candlelight casting Shadows on his face he voiced his concerns and uncertainties about having their own messenger can we really have our own messenger his knowledge of mysticism hinted that Messengers were a rare occurrence only beyonders of specific Pathways at a certain sequence or high level beyonders with godhood possessed these special contracted creatures accessible at any time and summoned by o
thers franka grinning reassured him other beyonders might not cut it but we still have a chance there are three prerequisites for possessing a messenger first you need to understand spirit world creatures knowing which ones can be used as Messengers you must grasp their characteristics and devise incantations for precise summoning second the spirit world creature must be willing to respond to the summoning and not reject signing a contract to become your messenger third you need a unique Undead
contract and a deity to Bear witness restraining both parties and clarifying their responsibilities see there aren't any restrictions on Pathways and sequences among these three there are only hidden restrictions but there are ways to bypass them for ordinary beyonders the first requirement is the toughest usually they lack a deep understanding of spirit world creatures summoning one might make them tremble with fear afraid the incantation could lead to a monster that could harm their family wit
h time they might rely on their predecessors experiences to accumulate reliable summoning incantations but most have nothing to do with a messenger we're different as members of the tarot club we have Madam magician an expert in spirit world creatures seal has a pile of information on them Madam magician selected 30 spirit world creatures suitable for being a messenger some with a desire to serve as a mid sequence beyonders messenger this allows us to skip the greatest obstacle otherwise conside
r the speed at which spirit world creatures Traverse some Messengers can cover the distance from Southern endest to Trier in just a few minutes others take 10 minutes to half an hour while some may take half a day or even a full day without knowledge signing a messenger that takes half a year or one year to cover such a distance is pointless my name isn't seal Duo anymore lumian reminded franka after she finished explaining a portion of the knowledge to Anthony and Jenna who were novices in the
mysticism World Fran let out a hollow laugh isn't it just a habit of the mouth when I first met you your name was seal I've been calling you that for months she continued the second prerequisite is that we have a way to bypass it beyonders of Pathways fly corpse collector affiliated with the undead and other creatures in the spirit world can make them willing to be summoned then it's possible to sign a messenger contract at the sequence of spirit guide they can even semi-paralyzed speaking those
spirit world creatures are under his control as members of the tarot Club summoning spirit world creatures and signing a messenger contract with them will definitely be much easier in particular lumian here has Mr Fool's power have you ever seen him fail in summoning spirit world creatures at most it's vague what comes isn't what he wants the third prerequisite is that Madam magician has already given lumian a special Undead contract specially prepared for Messengers The Witness should be deaf
but they can be replaced by an Angel from the underworld or the undead domain and there's an angel of death by Mr Fool's Throne he's the conso of the underworld actually I don't think it's a problem to use Mr Fool's honorific name directly would spirit world creatures not obey the orders of the great ruler who controls the spirit world the information from Madam magician contained a four-line description tar targeting the underworld suitable as a witness Jenna and Anthony absorb the mysticism kn
owledge attentively realizing its value in explaining many problems in ordinary summoning rituals once franka had concluded her instructional role lumian produced a carefully selected stack of information about spirit world creatures and directed his attention to Jenna you first Jenna pointing at herself in confusion and surprise asked me she was a complete novice at summoning rituals lumian let out a chuckle you have the lucky gold coin according to Madam magician it has a certain connection to
Mr fool equivalent to his momento this will make you more likely to summon a specific creature and complete the messenger contract than franka and Anthony my chances of success should be about the same as yours but I have a lot of messy things on me I'm afraid it'll cause an anomaly and ruin the rest of tonight's attempts so so I'll be the last Jenna considered lumian explanation and agreed muttering under her breath she took the document and flipped to the page she had chosen earlier it record
ed a spirit world creature she was relatively familiar with rabbit of knowledge however this wasn't an ordinary rabbit of knowledge it had absorbed some specific knowledge and undergone a special mutation to become suitable as a messenger Jenna had a positive impression of the rabbit of knowledge she found it friendly and willing to help humans making it her Preferred Choice from the beginning additionally its silly appearance added to its charm retrieving the page of information Jenna entered t
he altar recalling Frank's teachings and the mystical Knowledge from the witch potion she swiftly Sanctified the ritual silver dagger and created a wall of spirituality having completed all the preparations Jenna took two steps back focused on the candle flame and uttered a con prise and forceful word in ancient Hermes I then she switched to Hermes I summon in my name rabbit-shaped spirit that wanders about the unfounded a friendly creature that can be communicated with a runner who pursues know
ledge in this modified incantation the original weakling was replaced with Runner to specifically denote the special rabbit of knowledge the candle flame abruptly shifted to a dark green Hue expanding to the size of a human head a translucent creature resembling a rabbit emerged from the dark green candle flame unlike other rabbits of knowledge its eyes emitted a wise glint and it held a blurry book with an orange red cover in its hand its legs were powerful indicating its Proficiency in running
Jenna couldn't contain her Joy at successfully summoning it on her first attempt slightly perturbed she addressed the creature in ancient Hermes are you willing to become my messenger the mutated r habit of knowledge glanced at Jenna and asked an intis have you ever called my kind fools or idiots before no Jenna replied sincerely I curse occasionally but it's not directed at anyone it's just an expression of my emotions occasionally lumian mocked Jenna inwardly the mutated rabbit of knowledge o
bserved Jenna intently somehow confirming that she wasn't lying however this might have been more of a formality as the answer of not having engaged in name calling was sufficient whether it was entirely true or not seemed inconsequential the rabbit nodded and said you have to pay me every time you summon me you have to give me a book or knowledge of equal value you can give it to me directly or burden the person who's writing to you it agreed just like that having name called it in the past I c
an't summon this rabbit as a messenger well I can't summon it now either there should only be one special rabbit of knowledge that has evolved to be capable of being a messenger lumian knew it was generally easy to deal with but he didn't expect it to be so amiable Jenna glanced at the information placed at the edge of the altar noticing a notification the knowledge you feed the rabbit of knowledge determines what it will become in the future will reading more Postman related books improve its a
wareness and abilities as a messenger Jenna wondered to herself as she replied no problem let's sign a contract following the template provided by Madame magician she used the dark red fountain pen on the alter to swiftly write a contract on the yellowish Brown goat skin outlining the agreed compensation the contract was composed in ancient Hermes with every word seeming to resonate with the forces of nature in the spirit world Jenna had utilized her usual studies and the knowledge from the witc
h potion to quickly grasp this beyonder language in addition to the contract Jen aend a description of the mysticism related to the Underworld the home of all death the hell hidden deep within the spirit world the witness of the decay of all living things one that solely belongs to the kingdom of death as she wrote the ancient Hermes words burned with dark green Flames including the original ones remembering loman's earlier advice Jenna deliberately included a class fixing the summoning incantat
ion as rabbit-shaped spirit that wanders about the unfounded a runner who pursues knowledge a messenger that belongs solely to the seven of Cups still cautious about revealing her real name Jenna refrained from using it she worried that someone familiar with her messenger summoning incantation might uncover her true identity potentially implicating her brother Julian in the future after scanning the contract and confirming its accuracy Jenna signed her code name the goat skin floated up and flew
toward the mutated rabbit of knowledge picking up another fountain pen the rabbit of knowledge wrote its name chel Savio you have a name lumian was a little surprised he was also within the wall of spirituality I named it myself after reading a book it's my name now replied rabbit chasselle as the ghastly green flames on the goat skin merged incinerating the contract into ashes and transforming it into an invisible force Jenna breathed a sigh of relief and engaged in a brief conversation with r
abbit chasel before concluding I I end this summoning in my name rabbit chasel returned to the spirit world and franka eagerly watched as the wall of spirituality dissipated before stepping into the altar Jenna's ease had filled her with confidence however she faced a shameful failure chapter 503 penitent franka attempted summoning five different spirit world creatures despite her successful summonings none of the spirit world creatures were willing to sign a contract and become her messenger th
e repeated failures struck her heart and her disappointment and frustration were evident from her blank expression nevertheless she didn't let her emotions dictate her actions undeterred she proceeded to summon the remaining 24 spirit world creatures the situation was becoming increasingly clear success if if achievable would happen in the first few attempts Jenna glanced at the disappointed franka give it a try when your sequence is higher franka grumbled when I reach a higher sequence I might
use a mirror in the mirror world to send messages why would I need a messenger why aren't there any spirit world creatures tempted by a demonist charm and willing to become a messenger lumian let out a chuckle I've seen something similar in the information about spirit world cre Crees would you like to give it a try despite her reluctance to admit defeat franka remained pragmatic she cursed forget it forget it such spirit world creatures are definitely dangerous all they can think about is dragg
ing a demonus into the spirit world even delivering a letter will help me turn my friend into an enemy seeing that she had calmed down Anthony Reed a fellon novice in ritualistic Magic made his attempt like franka he Too Faced a series of challenges five attempts were made with two summoning failures and three unsuccessful contract formations looks like I can't have a messenger for the time being Anthony sighed with a bitter smile Fran's emotions eased significantly she wasn't alone in facing di
fficulties which one do you want to summon she asked lumian curiously the coolest one lumian maintaining an of nonchalance Sanctified the ritual silver dagger and recreated the spiritual barrier focusing on the burning candle Flames he took steps back alternating between ancient Hermes and Hermes I I summon in My Name a creature wandering above the world the penitent who awakens from the Flames of pain a friendly person corrupted by Darkness this summoning incantation unique information from Mad
a magician deviated from the norm it wasn't just a spirit but a creature wandering above the world the latter descriptions combined encounters and characteristics adding an intriguing layer to the summoning lumian found the temperament and style of this particular creature impressive and decided to make it his first attempt he sought a messenger capable of delivering a letter and traversing the spirit world indifferent to other considerations why not choose the coolest one as the incantation ec
hoed the candle flame expanded acquiring a dark green Hue bordering on black with each intensifying flicker a figure materialized it was a tall humanlike being dressed in deep black robes reminiscent of the Eternal blazing sun Church clergy however his exposed face and limbs bore the marks of prolonged incineration leaving only bones and charred flesh empty eye sockets glowed with dark Flames while strange viscous black Flames lingered causing Perpetual pain to the spirit Lumi engaged GED at the
penitent and asked an ancient Hermes are you willing to become my messenger responding in ancient faac the source of several Northern continent languages the penitent offered a condition if you're not concerned about being implicated by me and slowly slipping into the darkness I can help you deliver letters no compensation but there's latent danger since Madam magician provided the penitence information it means I can bear it lumian who had too much mysticism debt to work worry about smiled and
said that depends on whether you in darkness can win the tug of war no problem I was mentally prepared for this before summoning you this time he switched to ancient faac to communicate with the other party after all it was quite Troublesome to use Ancient Hermes which could stir the power of nature to say so much soon he drafted the contract and penned the four-line mysticism description representing the underworld's representative as witness illuminated by ancient Hermes words engulfed in gha
stly green Flames lumian fixed the summoning incantation to a creature wandering above the world the penitent who awakens from the Flames of pain a messenger that belongs solely to lumian Lee lumian didn't adopt a code name like Jenna and the Knight of Swords after all those who knew about his messenger might not know that he was a minor Arcana card holder of the tarot Club this was the self-cultivation of a veteran spy and it didn't matter if lumian Lee's name and corresponding background were
known with his name penned down lumian witnessed the yellowish Brown goat skin fly towards the black robed penitent the penitent signed his name banf fell the ghastly green Flames intertwined consuming the contract and seamlessly merging with the spirit world curious about his new messenger Lumi inquired penitent banf fell what are you penitent about however banf fell remained silent and viscous black flame descended from his body disappearing into the soil despite loman's persistent questioning
banf fell kept his silence lumian chuckled and remarked very good all hairdressers should learn from you before concluding the summoning after he dismantled the wall of spirituality Franco looked at him with a resentful expression you succeeded on the first try I succeeded on the first try lumian lacked any evidence joy as if he was talking about something ordinary perplexed and unable to let go of her own failures franka questioned why why aren't Anthony and I popular with the spirit world cre
atures why it had to be said that the demonus of pleasure was quite Charming seeing franka like this athetic lumian wanted to walk up to her raise his right hand and flick her forehead it made him want to bully her he pondered for a moment I roughly understand the reason being a minor Arcana card holder of the tarot Club increases our chances of successfully summoning special spirit world creatures even a psychiatrist like Anthony succeeded several times during his first ritualistic magic howeve
r to gain their favor or obedience you need a higher level a special pathway or something related to Mr Fool For example Jenna's Lucky Gold Coin and Mr Fool's power on me a sudden realization struck lumian if that's the reason does the Knight of Swords who also possesses a messenger have something similar I see franka boyed by this Insight regained confidence it wasn't that there was a problem with her she simply lacked a prop she then looked at Jenna contemplating whether to borrow the lucky go
ld coin to complete the messenger contract franka eventually dismissed the idea there was a significant mysticism difference between ownership and loaning she was afraid that Jenna wouldn't be able to handle it if she were to give it and take it back in the future without a unique opportunity few Fran exhaled and was about to inquire when lumian planned to leave Trier and how when she noticed her companions inexplicable silence and a hint of dejection what's the matter Frank inquired concerned n
othing lumian shook his head he suddenly remember that Aurora had once yearned for a messenger Anthony glanced at lumian but no words were exchanged Jenna brought up the purifiers Deacon Ang gulim proposal to purchase the pride armor prompting lumian to fall into a brief silence before chuckling I'll decide after some time despite recognizing the danger of the pride armor lumian acknowledged its formidable power it could pose a threat to all beyonders below the Demag good level if wearing it was
the key to defeating Loki and other key members of April fools lumian wouldn't hesitate to use it prepared to face the consequences lumian wouldn't give up on the sealed artifact just because it was dangerous until he eliminated all those Scoundrels or until he was too strong for Pride Armor All Right Fran inquired are you leaving Tri tomorrow will you take a boat a steam locomotive or seek the spirit world's coordinates from Madam magician and teleport there lumian chuckled all of them are pos
sible I'll decide tomorrow let's see what Fate has in mind Frank muttered when did you learn to act all mysterious after bidding farewell to his three companions lumian adorned the silver Li earring and Sly altered his hair color and appearance making his way down Avenue D marquet into Ru Anarchy he arrived at Air's du Coke dores underground bar seemingly unaffected by the previous night's catastroph rophe the bar retained its Lively atmosphere regular patrons occupied their usual spots some sin
ging loudly others dancing around small round taes and a few engaged in gambling with alcohol as Stakes Charlie now in a black coat stood at a small round table enthusiastically exclaiming you might not know this but seal Duo and I are friends we've been through life and death together look look his bounty has been updated to 60,000 ver door what a substantial sum you're quite proud of me lumian scoffed and settled at the bar ordering a glass of absent in the midst of the commotion he silently l
istened savoring the bitter liquor pavard niss the proprietor wiping glasses noticed the new face and smilingly inquired have you just arrived in the Market District yes lumian responded in a deep voice pavar Nissan said gently you seem to have a story Lumi inside taking a sip of the dreamy la fa ver with a self-deprecating smile he said I'm a nobody chapter 504 breakup in an instant I found myself with no alternative but to depart staying put was not an option besides lingering too long might j
eopardize my friend and jeopardize the fortune he had tirelessly amassed Lumi and raised the emerald green absent to his lips once more pavard Nissan the proprietor of the bar gently placed his glass on the counter and let out a sigh that's truly unfortunate A sly grin played on Lan's lips all right I've wrapped up my tail how about a complimentary drink on the house pavard his ponytail giving him a somewhat artistic appearance was momentarily taken aback minutes before the stroke of midnight Ch
arlie clad in a black coat exited the basement bar of auber's du Coke door and retraced his steps to his rented apartment under the gentle Autumn night sky a soothing Breeze played neither bone chilling nor overly brisk it seemed to cleanse both body and mind with each inhale Charlie couldn't resist taking a deep breath dogs hit which drunkard peed all over the place again the foul odor in the air soured Charlie's mood at that very moment a silhouette emerged from the Shadows up ahead the figure
boasted golden black hair piercing blue eyes and a strikingly handsome face none other than seal Duo haven't you left Trier Charlie's heart surged with joy ready to inquire further but almost instantly he caught sight of the dark expression on Seal's face as if a tempest brooded within his eyes Charlie jumped in Fright his thoughts racing instinctively he said I I was going to let you know before he could finish lumian materialized before him his right fist meeting Charlie's face with a solid i
mpact the force sent golden specks dancing in Charlie's Vision he teetered backward struggling to maintain his balance lumian countenance darkened as he spoke considering our past friendship I won't kill you this time with that he pivoted in his dark jacket and stroe towards a dimly lit alley away from the glow of Street Lamp clutching his throbbing face Charlie watched seal vanish into the Shadows anxious and incensed he blurted out but I couldn't locate you how was I supposed to inform you tha
t you're wanted lumian offered no response disappearing into the alley rooted to the spot Charlie couldn't suppress his curses frustration and resentment welled up within him why did he suddenly become so unreasonable it's not my fault you're wanted I've done my utmost to help I'm just a clerk there's a limit to what I can accomplish the next morning Charlie had just settled into his Subterranean office at edley St Robert armed with a meatloaf before he could even start brewing a cup of coffee h
e spotted Ang gulim the Deacon clad in a brown double breasted coat heading his way morning Deacon Charlie exclaimed rising to his feet and greeting him with eager Defence Ang gulin glanced at the bruises on his left cheek cheek what happened did you get into a scuffle oh no not at all I ah collided with a statue Charlie suddenly grew jittery and waved his hand dismissively it might sound unbelievable but those lunatics get wild when they're drunk some ran about toppling the government others be
lieve their vomit is Gourmet Cuisine and a few decide to relocate Hefty statues to random Corners I accidentally bumped jumed into one anguli maintained a steady Gaze on the clerk and spoke with measure calmness your lies lack finesse do you recall the clause in the contract about not concealing crucial information Charlie's expression stiffened his lips faltering before he stammered it it's Seal Seal Duo attacked me perhaps he's resentful because I didn't notify him beforehand about being wante
d by us Eng gulim listened in silence after a brief pause he remarked very well that's more like what a competent purifier clerk should be where did you encounter him right outside Albert's du Coke door just past the first alley leading to Avenue D Marque Charlie responded a blend of nervousness and concerned coloring his voice anguin delved into further details and said to Charlie given that seal Duo's true circumstances surpassed our expectations we scrutinized all the files associated with hi
m it came to light that you share a close bond with him and that he was implicated in Susanna Mattis sponder case upon including him in that matter it became apparent that you concealed numerous details Charlie upon hearing the Deacon's words stiffened beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead I I he faltered unable to find words as if the Spectre of his impending doom LOM large at that moment Ang gulim took the initiative to ask did seal force you to hide these details no it wasn't coercion C
harlie responded instinctively quickly adding he requested it as expected a request Ang guling nodded thoughtfully and probed into every Nuance of the Susanna Mattis incident with his psychological defenses Stripped Away Charlie laid bear every detail to the purifier Deacon upon concluding his account Ang gulim spoke with gravity for someone in your position as a purifier clerk concealing vital case details would typically lead to immediate dismissal if not imprisonment though Charlie had braced
himself for such a repercussion the actual words felt like a Blow To The Head his body swayed teetering on the brink of imbalance before he could mount a plea Ang guling shifted the conversation however your recent performance has been commendable you've shown diligence dedication and commitment to your studies moreover it appears you haven't leaked information to seal cautioning his resentment towards you as the Deacon of the market District's Inquisition I'm inclined not to cast aside someone
who has earnestly climbed out of the abyss and crushed their last hope given your clean record after becoming a purifier Clerk and the authenticity of the Susanna Mattis incident I'm offering you another chance I can't just push you out and wait for seal to kill you or the mother tree of desires bestowed to find you again can I you'll be terminated but you can in turn here your salary will revert to the intern level for 6 months if you Excel and avoid errors during this period you may be rehire
d otherwise you'll be asked to leave immediately in simpler terms your punishment is a six-month probation Charlie upon hearing these words felt a surge of relief as if he had plummeted into hell only to be yanked back into heaven in a frenzy of gratitude he slumped back into his seat drained of strength as Ang gulin departed Charlie's mind reeled scenes flashing before his eyes after a few seconds he raised his right hand and delivered a self-inflicted slap muttering in frustration and regret h
e reflected to think last night at the bar I boasted about seal and me being friends who had faced life and death together shortly after returning to his office angul received a telegram it originated from St viiv cathedral's py de cart overseeing the trior dases the Cardinal summon Ang gulim to St viiv Cathedral for a discussion St viiv Cathedral ascending a dazzling staircase to an area near the Dome a small room awaited it stood as one of the places in Tri closest to the Sun clad in a white r
obe adorned with Golden Threads Cardinal pie spent his days here bathed in Holy Light an elderly man with high cheekbones and grizzled blonde hair his demeanor lacks sternness yet a radiant glow made direct eye contact impossible rendering the room eerily devoid of Shadows while you face challenges during the recent catastrophe due to unforeseen events and Intel disruptions your ability to grasp crucial information and manage subsequent Arrangements was no worthy we haven't overlooked your perfo
rmance in the Market District over the past year plusy commended amicably praise the son Ang gulin proclaimed extending his arms in acknowledgement of the Lord's Glory py satisfaction deepened in light of the current circumstances and the foreseeable future we intend to establish three purifier teams directly under the Trier dicese this will provide flexibility in handling various beyonder incidents at this point the Cardinal offered a rare smile you've been swamped with work for the past 6 mont
hs privately you've voiced concerns about lacking leisure time do not blame yourself it's a common human experience as a deacon in the trior dases you should find more Leisure Time Your Role will involve addressing cases beyond the capacity or time frame of the purifiers in the districts of course this also entails risk you must comprehend this clearly franois sequence 4 marks a qualitative transformation many within the Inquisition are aspiring to become Saints if you wish to surpass them you m
ust make remarkable contributions the first step is to become a deacon of a small team under a large dicese the Second Step involves a massing contributions and wielding a holy artifact the third step is to await an opportune moment do you aspire to be a deacon I respect your desires flexibility addressing cases beyond the reach of purifiers in various districts I should typically have considerable Freedom how could there be so many significant matters I don't know if Gandalf's apocalyptic proph
ecy holds true but there's no harm in self-improvement Ang gulin pondered briefly and responded your eminence th will be done py smiled and said as a deacon you'll be tasked with selecting team members yes your eminence Ang gulim extended his arms once more praising the sun Upon returning to the underground confines of EG St Robert he summoned the mix blood IMR to his office apprising his subordinate of the trior dases team are you willing to follow me angul inquired imra smiled and replied does
this mean I can advance my sequence and earn a higher salary I have no issue with that after agreeing the mixed blood inquired who should we choose next uling fell into silence for over 10 seconds before stating don't consider individuals like Valentine those with a wife and children approach those who are single a team under direct command is both an honor and a risk Eng gulim released a soft sigh and added which purifier with a happy family wouldn't want to witness their child grow and spend
more time with their spouse let the single individuals Among Us bear this burden chapter 505 departure having apprehended everyone deserving of it in the Market District and putting those who hadn't been arrested on The Wanted list Ang gulim found a rare moment of leisure he shifted his Focus to selecting members for the trior dases team choosing from the Inquisition in the Market District was impossible armed with information from St viiv Cathedral he casually visited the Inquisition in Cartier
de observator the prison district and other locations where he engaged in detailed conversations with the target purifiers he swiftly concluded his work and and returned to his rented apartment in cier De La Cathedral commemorative promptly falling asleep Ang gulim slept until the early hours of the morning awakened by the growling of his stomach he nibbled on a piece of white bread complimented by his stockpiled jerky butter and red wine observing The unwashed Cutlery on the coffee table he co
ntentedly seated himself in front of the miniaturized analyzer and switched on the radio transceiver during this time the telegraph group group was most active after sending a telegram to announce his presence Ang gulin pulled over a pillow placing it behind him as he leaned comfortably against the wall soon amidst the clicking sounds the analyzer powered by numerous components spat out a telegram Ang gim's forehead twitched at the sight of the telegram signature hidden blade he picked up the te
legram and quickly scann its contents 007 you're finally here I have something to tell you I've just received news that the mirror people we mentioned have been infiltrating Trier over the past decade replacing the original ones countless trior citizens are already mirror people and no one knows their ultimate goals but it can't be anything good I'm investigating these mirror people I'll give you new Clues at any moment keep an eye out for such matters in advance after reading it Ang gulin took
a deep breath and exhaled slowly slowly the following morning lumian sat in a four-wheeled four-seater rental Carriage Ludwig clad in a caramel coat and carrying a red school bag occupied the seat beside him on the opposite side sat Lugano Tuscano with thick eyebrows and large eyes emanating a distinct protagonist Aura glancing out the window at Avenue D Marque lumian noticed little deviation from the usual scene Street vendors public carriages and Rental carriages bustled about the SE steam loc
omotive station welcomed numerous foreigners waiters actively seeking customers cafes doubling as beer houses inexpensive restaurants and card rooms along with clerks and workers in a hurry while seemingly unchanged subtle shifts had occurred rat Christo had fled giant Simon was apprehended and baron briges was nowhere to be found he didn't even commission information Brokers to seek out his smuggled gu on the seavoy mob once dominant faced total Annihilation setting the Market District on the b
rink of New Mob conflicts the dark brown rental Carriage marked with a yellow plate gradually departed from the Lively and somewhat chaotic surroundings observing lumian diver's attention Lugano inquired ingratiatingly should we travel by boat to PHA Potter or perhaps get false identities and take the southbound steam locomotive to explore risten Province first he initially considered mentioning Cordo but refrained sensing it might unsettle Luman instead he referred to their shared Hometown wris
ten province in a broader context it's in the hands of Fate lumian replied with a smile producing three Post-it notes he scribbled various options with the black fountain pen he carried boat steam locomotive and direct travel crumpling the notes into balls he deafly shuffled their positions presenting a dazzling display of slight of hand your turn let's see what Fate has in store lumian extended his right hand to Lugano isn't this too arbitrary Lugano pondered surprised by the randomness of sele
cting their travel method to the PHA Potter Kingdom through drawing Lots despite the absurdity he dutifully picked up a paper ball in any case he had already received the 5,000 veror Advance payment Lugano unfolded the paper and read the word ship lumian nodded and smiled very good then let's take the steam locomotive dot Lugano's expression became uncertain as he instinctively glanced at the wanted criminal worth 60,000 ver door sitting across from him he wondered if lumian was manipulating him
to eliminate the wrong option or simply playing a prank forcing another smile Lugano suggested shall we head back to the Su steam locomotive station no to the Northern Train Station lumian replied turning to Ludwick who had been quietly eating without uttering a word Northern Train Station lagano felt increasingly puzzled by his employer decision Trier had two main steam locomotive stations suit connecting the Southern and Central regions and the Northern Train Station responsible for the north
ern provinces if their destination was the phap Potter Kingdom in risten Province the lodic IC choice would be Su it why then were they going north recognizing that it wasn't his place to question his employers decisions Lugano instructed The Carriage driver to alter their course as noon approached the rental Carriage arrived at the northern Trier train station I have to disguise myself and find a broker to fake my identity to buy a ticket as Lano directed The Carriage driver to a more remote ar
ea he turned to look at lumian preparing to make a suggestion he was met with an unfamiliar face the short flax and colored hair brown eyes and other facial features combined to create the appearance of a stranger if not for the silver earring on his right ear and the familiar clothes Lugano might have believed they were ambushed by official beyonders having quietly dealt with lumian purchase a ticket to Port Gotti in Upper Coastal Province lumian calmly instructed upper Coastal Province Port Go
tti with goo suddenly grasped lumian strategy while his employer did intend to take a boat to the phop Potter Kingdom he chose a less obvious route instead of departing from the nearest Port lur in P Province he opted for upper Coastal Province to the north for an ordinary person it might seem wasteful but for a wanted fugitive evading enemies an unconventional approach could prove to be a prudent choice at avoiding potential dangers in the business Carriage of the steam locomotive divided into
six cozy private rooms lumian gaze swept across the slightly a jar carved wooden door the table adorned with a vibrant multicolored tablecloth interwoven with Golden Threads the plush sofa that doubled as a bed and a slender wooden wall adorned with oil paintings A Satisfied nod escaped him a private room like this commanded a hefty price of 400 ver door accommodating no more than four individuals the steam locomotive promised a 12-hour joury Journey with an 8-hour night stop totaling 20 hours t
ravel costs were 30v door for a third class seat 45 ver door for second class and 60 ver door for first class the exclusive small private rooms in business class demanded 100 ver door per person sold only in packages to maintain the privacy of business companions for a wanted fugitive like lumian this setup was perfect equipped with the LI earring and the knes face lumian had no real need for the privacy or luxury of the business Carriage but there was a compelling reason for his choice the busi
ness Carriage provided two complimentary meals dinner tonight and breakfast tomorrow a convenience that would spare lumian from many hassles sigh a child has to eat something warm I just hope his appetite doesn't startle the attendance after catering to lwig for over 2 days lumian recognized the importance of his traveler's bag capable of storing ample rack and desserts for long trips with the boy the boy had to eat frequently amidst the whistle lumian settled into his seat absorbing the rhythmi
c clanging sounds as the scenery rapidly retreated on both sides in less than 15 minutes the Colossal steam spewing train departed from the bustling Metropolis through the cave door carved into the high wall it left behind a metropolis pulsating with desires immersed in both Joy and Pain lumian half closed his eyes overhearing someone in the private room aheai as if reciting a poem goodbye tryer at 8 p.m. under the cover of complete darkness the steam locomotive came to a halt at its scheduled s
top Dell station situated on the outskirts of the upper Coastal province's fa region in Darter town the platform was already bustling with 20 to 30 men and women eagerly rushing to different carriages devoid of luggage their faces radiated enthusiasm knock knock knock a middle-aged man sporting thick black hair and a slightly hooked chin wrapped on the glass window corresponding to lumian private room with interest lumian pushed open the window and greeted with a smile what can I do for you miss
would you like a drink perhaps a cozy bed instead of a sofa the middle-aged man inquired an entian his accent heavy a bar with its own Motel lumian was enlightened it seemed like local Merchants were soliciting customers right on the platform that's right that's right our bar boasts some charming Little Frogs the middle-aged man winked suggestively Little Frogs Lugano seated across from lumian asked puzzled the middle-aged man pondered for a moment and explained that's our slang here in coastal
it means the same as your TR or in Trier often carry dual meanings referring to both female reproductive organs and prostitutes is that so lumian had suspected as much but wasn't entirely certain seated beside Lugano lwig chimed in eagerly anything good to eat without awaiting the middle-aged man's response lumian teased lwig with a smile I thought you were going to ask if the meat was tender or chewy and if it tasted good initially unresponsive blood wig suddenly realized something and cursed
sick observing this the middle-aged man swiftly introduced the local Specialties meanwhile outside the station dogs started barking in the town a lone bark triggered a chorus of canine voices shattering the night's silence the middle-aged man's expression shifted tainted with an Indescribable sense of fear chapter 506 illness amidst the nighttime cacophony of the town's barking dogs lumian let out a low chuckle do you have that many dogs in Dell yeah yes the middle-aged man managed a hesitant sm
ile something is off as expected as something happened to this town lumian had intentionally inquired keen on observing the reactions of the resident across from him amidst the persisting dog chorus he concentrated on gauging the other party luck he had no plans to leave the steam locomotive and Venture into Dell for investigation his only recourse was to probe into the luck of the town's residents anticipating hidden problems before they could unexpectedly spread to the train station while turm
ob boros could influence his luck observation there was always a chance of being misled lumian lacking expertise in divination or prophecy had limited options for gathering information without leaving the steam locomotive factoring in various environmental details he aimed to discern potential issues in loman's view the middle-aged man's luck took on a ghastly green Hue this indicated an impending illness a rather peculiar one the specifics such as when or what kind of illness the luded lumian c
urrent sequence dog barking inducing fear Future Special illness do Dell's wild dogs cause calamities by biting and spreading diseases that's a plausible explan ation and it's not a beyonder incident but that means there's a potential solution the man outside seems to be grappling with a hand of Despair lumian turned to the middle-aged man who was soliciting customers and said can you bring over the food we ordered we can do so if the meal cost exceeds two RoR you know it's not easy for us to en
ter the platform the middle-aged man now smiling again replied at that moment the clamor of dozens of dogs subsided no longer as intense as before no problem lumian casually ordered a variety of dishes Apple Lor deep fried potato pancakes shrimp and gravy Dell meat sauce stewed pork salt marsh mutton buttered pancakes and Wick cheese the total cost amounted to 10 veror lwig couldn't help but gulp with each mention of a dish for hours prior an attendant had delivered a four-person standard dinner
despite managing to finish two portions alone lwig remained unsatisfied he had also retrieved multiple pieces of jerky from lumian Travelers Back 2 hours ago he had his first supper consisting of cheese dessert bread jerky and more now he was hungry again the middle-aged man who had used simple words and symbols to record the dish names couldn't resist asking is the food provided in a carriage of this level not tasty otherwise why would lwig look as though he hadn't eaten dinner lumian responde
d in turn that's right don't ever expect to eat tasty food on a steam locomotive after noting down the dish names and receiving five ver door Bank notes as a down payment the middle-aged man with a slightly hooked chin moved to another private room wait lumian suddenly called out is there anything else missure the middle-aged man turned around and inquired l smiled and said you don't look well if you don't want to get sick you need more rest in the next few days the middle-aged man froze his exp
ression struck by lightning after a momentary pause panic and fear mixed on his face all all right thank you he turned around in a hurry and dashed out of the platform forgetting to solicit other customers Dell's abnormality is indeed linked to illnesses lumian mus used as he withdrew his gaze thoughtfully Lugano asked with curiosity why can't I tell that he's sub healthy and could fall ill at any moment being a doctor he possessed corresponding abilities even without activating his Spirit Visio
n he could discern various external manifestations of a person's body recognizing a concealed illness and with loman's warning he activated his Spirit Vision to observe the person's ether body sub healthy was a term coined by Emperor El but it had only gained popularity in in's medical world in recent years he's not currently in a sub-healthy state but it's very likely that he will contract a special illness lumian used Lugano's questions to confirm that the towns folks illness didn't originate
from him he smiled and responded to Lugano's question it's never wrong to care about others health and encourage them to rest more instinctively Lugano revealed an expression that said I don't buy it then he masked it with a smile he seems to share that concern that's right lumian replied patronizingly Dell's barking subsided and resounded at times sometimes it was just outside the platform and at other times it came from the edge of the Town lumian listened quietly and sighed inwardly why am I
encountering something like this again do I bring Calamity or does calamity lure me here from the looks of of it the problem in Dell has been around for a while it has nothing to do with my arrival no matter how I avoid it or make choices via the use of others I'll always be drawn to calamities and unknowingly approach them is this why a hunter with an Angelic level and the blood Emperor run AA will inevitably encounter an abnormal situation despite their low sequence in the future will a noveli
st write about my experiences like Gman sparrows then the line he's always accompanied by Calamity would be included as time Tied by the middle-aged man who had been soliciting customers arrived with a bar waiter each carrying a food container is this what you want he and the waiter handed plates and glasses through the window seeing the table covered in an Exquisite tablecloth filled with tempting food lumian took a sip of the slightly sour apple Lor and paid the remaining five ver door for the
meal we'll collect the cutlery in an hour we won't be disturbing you will we the middle-aged man asked politely lumian nodded giving them permission after sidest stepping with the waiter for a moment the middle-aged man found himself returning to his original position he couldn't resist the urge to inquire missir how do you know I'm about to fall ill lumian gesturing towards Lugano across the way explained my friend is a renowned doctor and Trier the term renowned here applied to a wanted poste
r without awaiting the middle-aged man's reply lumian casually inquired what's your name just call me Pierre the middle-aged man replied hunched over as he observed lumian in The Snug private room on the steam locomotive do you folks fancy that name around here too lumian grinned and asked do you think you'll get sick too Pierre's eyelids twitched his expression momentarily freezing instinctively he replied no no just a bit concerned well then get some rest drink more water and perhaps seek out
the clergyman at the Cathedral for repentance lumian advised without pressing further Pierre moved towards the front of the locomotive in silence hoping to drum up more business however his steps seemed burdened as if his feet were encased in lead each stride a struggle woof woof woof The Barking resumed near the platform Pierre's face contorted overwhelmed with worry and fear suddenly he turned around shaking off the waiter and rushing to the window of the small private room where lumian and th
e others were situated save me doctor save me he pleaded pressing his hands against the glass with a desperate expression lumian seized the moment stating unless you disclose the cause of the illness my friend won't be able to treat you the commotion reached the passengers in the adjacent private rooms but in their Slumber they were were indifferent to the unfolding drama Pierre swallowed hard stealing a glance at the equally terrified bar waiter yes yes before he could complete his sentence a f
igure materialized on the platform's wall the figure stood firmly legs apart body contorted but its head tilted upward fixated on some distant point it was a man clad in Tweed garments conspicuously marked by tears and phrase his facial muscles Ed dramatically and his eyes were rolled back leaving only a white patch visible saliva dribbled from his open mouth as he attempted to speak woof woof woof The Barking harmonized with the other canine sounds and Dell forming a disconcerting chorus it's d
erangement Pierre finally exclaimed derangement lumian shifted his attention from the man barking on the wall to Lugano Ugo observed the abnormality for a moment before slowly shaking his head at lumian his message was clear this wasn't your typical case of rabies Pierre mistakenly thinking lumian was addressing him was on the brink of emotional collapse yes derangement I don't know when it started people in our town began turning into barking lunatics initially it was just one but then 2 3 10 m
any acquaintances of mine got infected completely losing their minds they only bark like dogs and are most active during the night did they contracted from being bitten by these lunatics Lugano inquired with a furrowed brow no the ones I know weren't bitten but they still went mad I I feel like I'm soon next Pierre exclaimed in despair you didn't seek help from the government lumian was puzzled thinking that official beyonders wouldn't allow such a situ ation to escalate we heard about a village
having a similar situation as derangement they reported it to the government and then the whole village vanished we we didn't dare approach either the government or the church Pierre explained frantically with the bar waiter by his side equally terrified lumian eyes narrowed where are the people from the town's Health Department police station and the cathedral's Padre they were the first to succumb to Madness Pierre caught up in distress didn't consider lumian intentions in asking the initial
casualties were the Padre police and health officials lumian raised an eyebrow and remarked so why haven't you tried escaping from Dell Escape Pierre and the bar waiter were startled staring blankly at lumian beneath the Crimson Moonlight the whites of their eyes took on a bloodshot Hue chapter 507 dead end Pierre and the bar waiter locked eyes with lumian and the others their bloodshot gaze shifting from vacant to sheer Terror in hush tones they uttered frantically you folks are aware you folks
are aware that there's derangement here abruptly Pierre's face contorted and he bellowed in hysteria none of you can leave once The Outsiders catch wind of this we're all done for he swiftly maneuvered through the steam locomotives open wind window attempting to climb in and forcefully pull Lumi in and the others out in response Lugano Rose to his feet delivering a powerful blow with his right fist with a resounding thud Pierre slumped unconscious hanging awkwardly from the window the bar waite
r seemingly unhinged trampled over the Fallen man attempting to LEAP into the carriage Lugano struck again his punch rendering the bloodshot eyed bar waiter unconscious he slumped over Pierre creating an unusual Tableau they didn't abnormally transform into monsters lumian had previously speculated that the two Town folks had succumbed suddenly to derangement turning to lumian Lugano inquired in a low voice what do we do what do we do lumian echoed the doctor's inquiry the unfolding events not o
nly displayed an abnormality but also left him with a sense of inner conflict and displacement The Peculiar der changement causing people to lose their sanity and transform into canine likee creatures coupled with the consecutive onset of various illnesses unmistakably hinted at Supernatural forces at play however the mystery deepen as Pierre and the other towns folk who were evidently concerned about keeping derangement a secret freely disclosed the information to Luman this apparent contradict
ion could be attributed to Pierre's overwhelming mental stress pushed to the brink lumian mention of future sickness served as the Tipping Point prompting Pierre to instinctively guard the secret from leaking when reminded yet the lingering question persisted why not Escape faced with an infectious and Unstoppable derangement wouldn't it be prudent for ordinary humans to flee Dell and return once the plague had subsided even if they feared attracting attention from the authorities by fleeing a t
emporary Escape into the nearby mountains after addressing those potentially Afflicted could provide a solution unless there was some Force preventing the citizens of Dell from escaping lumian deduced this from various details the town's folk were cognizant of similar derangement cases elsewhere resulting in entire Villages being wiped out by the authorities normally such incidents would be reported as a tragic disaster with everyone buried after the initial infection key figures like the cathed
ral's clergymen the police and Health Department officials succumbed to Madness severing Dell's connection with Regional authorities from the start it appeared as if an intelligent and dangerous individual deliberately spread derangement employing tactics to hinder the town's folk from escaping why would this Mastermind allow Pierre and others to divulge the situation to the doctor on the steam locomotive if the steam train were to stay in Dell unable to reach Port Gotti by the next morning it w
ould undoubtedly attract official Beyond investigation lumian thinking from the masterminds perspective consider it illogical to choose a Transportation Hub regularly frequented by steam locomotives even without loman's inquiries those choosing to enter Dell to sleep under a warm blanket and Sample beautiful frogs would eventually notice the abnormality raising suspicions they couldn't all be made to stay behind could they this would lead to an investigation there are many contradictions inconsi
stencies and inexplicable aspects he's smart yet foolish cauti yet careless lumian contemplating the intricacies turned to Lugano and said what else can we do of course we have to find a way to inform the authorities about this don't tell me you want to investigate the source of the derangement and save the residence here do you I didn't expect you to be so Noble Lugano smiled awkwardly the latter possibility had never crossed his mind how should we inform the authorities he asked sincerely admi
tting his lack of experience in such matters the simplest solution is to get the train police here and tell them what Pierre said have them used the trains radio to contact the relevant departments in the fa area or the upper Coastal Province lumian suggested casually however Lugano hesitated expressing concern but but as Witnesses we be invited to assist in the investigation our our identities are fake and even if we use your mystical item to change appearances it's easy to expose that were bey
onders under the influence of some mysticism abilities lumian pondered for a moment and offered an alternative with a smile then find an empty room on the platform pile dozens of bundles of explosives and detonate them the explosion will send the roof flying destroying the house this way the conductor and the train police will report it quickly and the officials in the fa area will take notice when they investigate further they'll discover the hidden problem in Dell how about that we won't need
to personally show our faces in this plan right Lugano considered the proposal but raised another concern when the authorities investigate further they'll discover that we've interacted with Dell's residents they'll worry that we might also be in danger of Contracting derangement when the time comes we won't be able to pass the scrutiny lumian felt a twinge of frustration recalling how he and his sister had been trapped in Cordo after the abnormality everything they did had its cons he chuckled
and said then investigate the source of the derangement personally and blast it into pieces this will completely resolve the problem without attracting the officials attention Ludwick who had consumed countless suppers swallowed the deep fried potato pie in his mouth and calmly said after informing the authorities about derangement why stay here and wait for them to investigate we just leave change our identities and take another steam locomotive to another Port H lumian was taken a back why had
n't I thought of such a simple idea just now the more legano and I discussed the deeper we delved into a dead end we were entirely focused on finding a reason and excuse for entering Dell to investigate the source of the derangement a realization hit lumian and his heart skipped a beat nonchalantly he gazed at Lugano assessing the doctor's luck the other party's luck in the future would also be tainted with a ghastly green with a smile lumian said to Lugano you also have the possibility of Contr
acting derangement Lugano was taken aback for a moment before asking with a pale face really think of it as a joke lumian turned his head seemingly relaxed and said to Ludwig see there are many benefits to studying more in the past you wouldn't have thought of such a solution and only knew nothing but eating ignoring the hunter lwig forked a piece of mutton into his mouth what should I do what should I do Lugano muttered to himself attempting to use his doctor powers on himself to see if he coul
d be saved lumian interrupted him no rush there's just a risk of Contracting the illness you just need to leave this place before you get truly infected as he spoke he stood up and walked out of the private room what where are you going Lugano blurted out lumian slipped his hands into his pockets and responded with a smile inform the authorities about derangement Lugano was momentarily at a loss for words and expressions all he could do was watch in a days as Lumi and strolled out of the private
room reaching the Train's washroom lumian locked the door and activated the black mark representing spirit world traversal his figure swiftly vanished reappearing in apartment 702 at n Ru Orosi Cartier de la Cathedral commemorative and Trier neither franka nor Jenna was asleep at this hour one was engrossed in a novel while the other contemplated what knowledge to impart to Rabbit chasselle w why are you back franka jumped in Fright she had the illusion that she had just dropped him off at scho
ol in the morning and found him at home legs up eating snacks and watching television in the afternoon lumian glanced at franka and smiled we encountered a beyonder incident and wish to inform the authorities through your channels to have them resolve it franka exclaimed in Surprise and amusement y you encountered another beyonder incident what a mysticism catastrophe detector Jenna looked at lumian and suddenly felt that it was a good thing for him to leave Trier I didn't want to either lumian
spread his hands sincerely franka exhaled and said where is it what kind of incident in Dell an upper Coastal province's fa region lumian briefly recounted the situation franka and Jenna were both surprised and terrified by the contagious derangement simultaneously franka muttered inwardly I wonder how 007 will react to this surprise he's always telling me to get out of the Market District if I really do he'll realize that not only will beyonder cases and triers other districts pile up on him th
e mystical catastrophes of in's other provinces will also descend upon Him Ah that's right what does it have to do with me it's all loman's fault thankfully this fellow is heading to the Faina Potter Kingdom in the Future No Matter What beyonder incidents he encounters it's no longer 007's problem he can't possibly collaborate across borders after explaining the situation in Dell lumian didn't linger he teleported back to the washroom of the steam locomotives business Carriage he turned on the t
ap and washed his hands without hesitation then he left the washroom and returned to the small private room he said to Lugano the authorities will react soon let's prepare to leave Lugano sprang to his feet at that moment the unconscious Pierre slowly regained consciousness shaking the bar waiter off his body and landing on the platform lumian looked at him and smiled we'll stay and investigate the source of derangement can you tell me who patient zero was who was it Pierre didn't lose his mind
and attack lumian and the others like before instead he fell into deep thought chapter 508 patient zero lug who had been listening shot lumian a puzzled glance he couldn't fathom why lumian would strike up a casual conversation with Pierre just as they were on the verge of departing a few more moments and the official beyonders would make their entrance besides delving too deep into this matter could invite trouble down the road they might end up under scrutiny or Worse attract the attention of
the derangement source prompting immediate intervention Pierre pondered for more than 10 seconds before uttering with uncertainty patient zero seemed to be a guest renting a room at our bar Foreigner lumian inquired with composure having already briefed the official beyonders about the derangement through franka and resolved to find an opportunity to teleport away later lumian was no longer as tense as before thus before leaving he aimed to unravel more about derangement and construct a plausibl
e explanation for the inconsistencies this quest for information problem analysis and uncovering of Clues and answers was all part of a conspirers acting with some idle time on his hands lumian seized the chance to digest some of the potion lumian wasn't overly concerned about the potential repercussions of being privy to this situation could the information on derangement hold a candle to 0-01 sealed Intel moreover as long as he didn't go berserk on the spot he could later seek assistance from
his Superior to explore potential Solutions Pierre contemplated for a few seconds his expression reflecting confusion and then he said probably I can't recall her name and I have no idea where she came from all I remember is that she suddenly lost her mind and dashed from the motel upstairs to the bar she tried to bite people and barked like a dog the infected Foreigner spreading derangement to Dell then why were the towns folk displaying no inclination to escape this place if is this also a man
ifestation of derangement lumian asked thoughtfully did she manage to bite anyone what happened to her we took care of her before she could sink her teeth into anyone we apprehended her and handed her over to the health department Pierre recollected sent to the health department lumian nodded slowly did the next person to succumb to Madness come from the health department yes exactly Pierre affirmed this time lumian pondered for a moment and inquired what did the resident look like a young woman
her face was a bit pale and her eyes were vacant I I can't recall her appearance Pierre couldn't help but raise his palm and rub his head upon hearing this lumian heart stirred if the root of all the abnormalities in Dell indeed stemmed from a deranged individual many contradictions could find an explanation patient zero was already a state of Madness instinctively she would spread derangement to those around her in a supernatural sense regardless of whether it was an isolated Village or a bust
ling Town serving as a Transportation Hub simultaneously she would subconsciously employ her ability to disseminate the supernatural derangement dropping hints to the towns folk that leaving wasn't an option she would control all channels that might carry the news however due to her Madness and lack of thorough consideration she didn't explicitly order the town's folk not to discuss derangement with the steam locomotive passengers certainly it wasn't necessarily due to a lack of thorough conside
ration lumian believed it was more plausible that the lunatics instincts desired to involve more people and infect them with derangement consequently people who were aware of this weren't permitted to leave or seek help from the authorities on the other hand the prohibition didn't prevent residents from discussing derangement with passers by this was a limited and relatively safe method of contagion passengers who knew about derangement were akin to approaching the source of the plague for insta
nce Lugano's luck had turned increasing the probability of Contracting the disease lumian and he had forgotten the option of escaping the more they communicated the more desperate they became ultimately reaching a dead end they were Resolute in entering Dell to investigate this was a precursor to becoming infected with derangement unbeknownst to them they had inadvertently received a mental cue with this in mind lumian suspected that the young woman might be a survivor of the village that had pr
eviously been eradicated a potential carrier who had escaped the authorities Purge she had intertwined these memories with derangement and disseminated them that was how the residents of Dell learned about a similar plague in a village wiped out by the authorities typically they lacked the qualifications or means to know such things having formulated this preliminary hypothesis lumian smiled and turned to Pierre and the bar waiter asking where is the village you mentioned that was destroyed by t
he authorities because of derangement I I think it's somewhere in the OD hornis Province Pierre recalled the rumors he had heard OD hornis Province that's quite a distance from upper Coastal provin moreover there's no direct steam locomotive it requires a transfer through a few vinces in the West Mid seashire Coast or Trier how could you folks who rarely leave Dell have heard such a rumor did a bar or passenger from oorn Asis Province pass by this Transportation Hub the more lumian pondered the
more he leaned toward his hypothesis he refrained from pressing further and probed Pierre this derangement holds significant research value we'll Venture into Dell to investigate its source and try to find a cure however preparation will take some time moreover it's nighttime at dawn we will step into Dell we won't depart until we resolve the problem lumian stressed the phrases will enter Dell and will not leave for the time being to gauge Pierre and the bar waiters reactions their expressions u
nderwent several changes and they were no longer as hysterical as before after a few moments Pierre implored you must come to town tomorrow no problem Lumi and replied with a reassuring smile he was now even more convinced that this was an instinctive infection and influence there was no structured approach to handling the alterations as long as he avoided triggering a crucial matter or even took the initiative to broach the topic of cooperation he could effectively deceive the source of derange
ment observing Pierre and the bar waiter about to move toward the other windows of the steam locomotive lumian called out to them wait a moment after the two of them turned in Surprise lumian gestured towards the table between the two sofas you can take the cutlery away now Pierre and the bar waiter glanced at the dining table in confusion realizing that only remnants were left on the empty plates had they finished eating already the delivery men hadn't even departed yet Pierre and the bar waite
r were aware that they had spent a considerable amount of time discussing the derangement issue but it still felt surreal won't be eating too quickly was he feeding Three Lions burp Ludwig wiped his mouth with a tablecloth a Content expression on his face after the Two Towns folk cleared away the cutlery gathered their food boxes and departed from the platform lumian smiled at Lugano and remarked continue watching chill I can't chill how are we to escape when the official beyonders arrive Lugano
's heart felt like it was being grilled observing his reaction lumian muttered silently he's indeed acting like a wild beyonder with a low sequence and little knowledge he doesn't show anything special like Ludwick is he really an ordinary wild beyonder who only accepted a mission to follow me simultaneously lumian focused his attention and checked Lugano's luck he realized that the Gastly green traces had vanished and there was no Grizzly Calamity in store this meant that the doctor no longer h
ad the potential to contract Arrangement and he likely wouldn't be embroiled in the officials operations to deal with Dell's abnormality later after a while lumian heard a loud noise and saw the night suddenly brighten outside light streamed down from midair lumian looked up and noticed two colossal objects floating in the night they were two airships clad in dark gray paint frantically spinning their paddles they were much smaller than the one lumian had and tri the condensed light Shone from t
heir front and lower positions converging on the edge of Dell simultaneously the town erupted in a cacophony of barking once more as if movement was taking place everywhere the officials from the F region are here lumian averted his gaze awaiting the outcome shouts cries gunshots and various beams of sunlight continued for nearly an hour before completely subsiding before long long a team of police officers entered the private room questioning the now disguised fake identification wielding lumia
n and Company's interactions with Dell's residents other than anything related to derangement lumian told them everything honestly he was ready to teleport away with lwig and Lugano at any moment after recording and comparing tickets and identification the police officers left the carriage Lumi impatiently waited until dawn the police officer returned presenting three contracts and requesting their signatures the contract explained that the disturbance from the previous night had resulted from a
special military operation and everyone was obligated to keep it confidential does what I revealed before my signature count lumian chuckled inwardly and calmly signed with an alias his fake identity had just been activated and it had minimal Mystic connections after the police departed lumian having intentionally gone through the official process firsthand intended to grasp Lugano and Ludwig's shoulders and teleport away uncertain if the contract signed with an alias would be discovered he aim
ed to avoid potential risks at that moment lumian noticed a towering figure behind Lugano it was his messenger penitent banel draped in a dark clergyman's robe and surrounded by charred Flames banf fell sent a folded letter drifting towards Luman Lugano was taken a to see a piece of paper materialize he instinctively glanced behind him but lumian opened the letter and perused its contents based on the feedback I received this should be The Escape of a sealed artifact that sealed artifact resembl
es a young woman it first surfaced during a catastrophe in od hornis Province most of the time she remains in her normal State appearing lifeless pale and muddle-headed however once she enters a state of of Madness she gradually infects the surrounding people with the same derangement as her there's no definite transmission pattern she might not be in the same state every time she goes mad the same goes for her derangement symptoms in her normal State although she's like an unintelligent ghost a
nd acts on Instinct she possesses a power akin to the power of speech where whatever she says comes true and if she declares someone dead they will die chapter 509 Ironclad merchant ship also possesses the ability to turn spoken words into reality before the derangement took hold she acted on Instinct her pale face and lifeless eyes mirroring the description of Patient Zero by Pierre Lumi IND delved into the catastrophe details through Fran's letter gaining a deeper understanding his speculation
s rooted in Pierre's answers and behavior aligned Clos closely with the truth the Divergence lay in loman's belief that the initial infected individual was a genuine lunatic that acted on Instinct while official information identified her as a humanoid sealed artifact still governed by Instinct that lacked intelligence whether in her normal state or deranged State lumian speculations however didn't rule out the possibility that the young woman had transformed into a true lunatic one that instinc
tively spread derangement due to some form of corruption necessita her ceiling as for why it was a seal and not a direct eradication lumian could roughly guess the reason the ability to kill anyone at will was still coveted despite various restrictions the power to eliminate anyone at will remained highly sought after despite certain constraints whether it was the Inquisition the Machinery hive mind or Bureau 8 they all prioritized cealing over destruction if a viable method existed lumian knew
they might even depend on her to handle future crises his eyes moved down the letters contents absorbing the information as for additional details confidentiality prevents The Source from providing more keep a Vigilant eye on individuals like her if you uncover anything suspicious immediately distance yourself and report it to the authorities no specifics about her Origins the sealing technique the manifestation of speech or how to counteract derangement were provided no concrete seal level or n
umber despite Dell's abnormality and prior descriptions even if it isn't a grade one sealed artifact it holds significant and terrifying properties among grade two sealed artifacts lumian pondered briefly then stowed the letter in his traveler's bag without incinerating it on the spot at that moment Lugano was observing his back in bewilderment despite activating his Spirit Vision he found nothing lumian message penitent banf fell had long departed let's go Lumi inside reaching out to grasp lwig
in Lugano's shoulders his foremost regret was the wasted third of the 400 ver Warfare he still needed to Source different cafes for Ludwig's breakfast he couldn't allow him to be satiated from one place to avoid raising suspicion in the next instant Lugano felt as if he had crossed into the spirit world he just glimpsed instead of being a mere Observer he plunged deeper into layers of saturated colors bathing in the light of seven different colored brilliances overhead surrounded by Indescribab
le faces and figures he sped toward an unknown destination dizziness overcame him but in just over 10 seconds his feet met Solid Ground buildings in beige brownish red and light yellow surrounded him lumian hadn't teleported too far and chose f with Dell falling under its jurisdiction under the dawn's light lumian adorned the LIE earring and retrieved a Tweed coat from his traveler's back seamlessly altering his appearance height an attire in a secluded alley in less than a minute he morphed int
o an entirely different person though not the first time Lugano had witnessed this he couldn't help but be slightly shocked by the scene what a mystical item and formidable ability whether it was the Silver earring allowing one to adjust appearance within a certain range or the coin back with seemingly infinite capacity Lugano had never seen anything like it occasionally he'd heard other bounty hunters speak of official beyonders possessing Beyond level disguises lumian tossed a lie earring to L
ugano casually stating get three more sets of fake identities and buy steam locomotive tickets that will arrive in Port Gotti today am I a translator guide or your attendant Lugano criticized as he caught the mystical silver earring he forced a smile and said I've never been to the fa area so I don't know who to find for fake identities the principles are common I trust your experience lumian replied with a smile all right since you're paying Lugano muttered silently retrieving a change of cloth
es from his suitcase at the northern Trier train station lumian had already paid him 1,000 V door for the fake identities and informed him that he would handle similar expenses in the future after lwig put on the LIE earring Lugano left the alley with his suitcase lumian activated the ni's face altering his appearance once more and trailed Lano from afar while holding lwig who was adjusting his height and appearance he wanted to observe the doctor's actions and reactions in an unfamiliar place t
o uncover potential issues to prevent lwig from protesting lumian held down his wide brimmed hat and tossed him a few loaves of baguettes Ludwick not clamoring for a hot meal obediently nibbled on the food as lumian pulled him along in the early morning the Bars were closed so Lugano headed to the nearest market and approached a Prowler suspected to be a mobster using money he bought access and discovered where to obtain fake identities throughout the process Lugano appeared no different from an
ordinary Bounty Hunter lumian wasn't disappointed or displeased he calmly followed Lugano until he secured a scheduled steam locomotive only then did he dispel the's face in rendevu with his companion in Port Gotti upper Coastal Province lumian occupied a luxurious hotel room near the sea standing before the expansive glass window he observed the Azure Sky seemingly washed in water contrasting with the clear and pure sea below resembling gems the clear and melodious calls of gurgling seabirds a
ccompanied by their graceful figures traversed between between white clouds white beaches and ship masts even without opening the window lumian could intuitively feel the refreshing Sea Breeze from the sea this port a main entry point for products from industrial cities in the West Mid seashire Coast into the fog sea was famous for trade and ship building boasting Prosperity contrary to traran beliefs about scarce sunlight in the North Port Gotti remained perpetually bathed in sunlight with Autu
mn maintaining a mild temperature as lwig chewed lumian admired the Seascape and distant Harbor awaiting Lugano's return with tickets to the phap Potter Kingdom's Port Santa at that moment penitent banf fell abnormally tall and clad in a black clergyman's robe emerged from the void silently handing lumian a letter thank you lumian acknowledged out of habit before taking the letter and unfolding it Dell's derangement has been contained they've eliminated the severely infected residents treated th
e slightly infected but the sealed artifact is nowhere to be found according to the information gathered at the scene it appears she returned to normal a few days ago and left Dell her current whereabouts are unknown the spreading derangement resulted from the severely corrupted sea of Minds the towns folks abnormal behavior unwilling to leave Dell yet keen on informing passers by about derangement likely stems from the corrupted sea of mindes Anthony recently learned terminology describes it as
a sea of collective subconscious forming a mind world with the island of Consciousness and the spirituality Sky be cautious in the future there's a risk of being drawn to another mystical catastrophe caused by the sealed artifact they didn't catch the sealed artifact lumian clicked his tongue sensing a brewing headache honestly there was nothing he could do upon arriving in dell the other party had already departed leaving the catastrophe still unfolding at 300 p.m. lumian accompanied by Lugano
and Ludwig boarded the flying bird a merchant ship Bound for the PHA Potter kingdoms Port Santa opting for a first class cabin they secured a suite featuring a master bedroom a child's room a servants quarters a living room and a washroom with specialized attendance at their service they gained access to the most upscale dining room and the exclusive Cigar Room the cost a hefty 700 veror was nearly equivalent to Charlie's annual income as a hotel attendant money was something lumian cared about
yet not too much past experiences and his sister's guidance had made him instinctively calculative but the relatively easy acquisition of money like the 30,000 veral door he obtained from the safe at Sal de Bal Breeze lessen the sting besides he already possessed the potion formula main ingredients and supplementary ingredients for his next season sequence eliminating the immediate need for accumulating funds as a devoted reader of the adventurer series lumian knew of the numerous human-shaped
treasures at Sea if he needed money he was willing to imitate his Idol and Co them the flying bird the latest steampowered ship was entirely made of steel with no sails But Smoke Stacks emitting fog and masts with watchtowers iron gray with intertwining red and gold colors the ship boasted a wide deck numerous gun and placements and surpassed classic sailboats and displacement passenger capacity speed and sturdiness when compared to those backward era fellows it was like an adult looking down on
children before the Cordo incident lumian had considered embarking on a maritime Journey inspired by the adventurer Gman Sparrow to entice his sister however Aurora had deferred this plan until after his University graduation in a spacious brightly lit living room of the first class cabin lumian gazed out the window at the Azure sea lost in thought oh oh amidst the whistle mist billowed from the chimneys of the flying bird the massive iron armored merchant ship slowly departed Port Gotti accomp
anied by the Symphony of various Machinery starting to operate heading into the depths of the sea squawk squawk the cries of seabirds reverberated through the clouds chapter 510 first day at Sea amidst the billowing smoke the flying bird cut through the fog sea heading west towards the intis colony in the fog sea archipelago they were the same islands in the saying never trust an Islander from there it would Journey South to Port Santa Northwest of the PHA Potter Kingdom though the fog sea was N
otorious for its heavy fog the offshore areas were less affected lumian spent the next 3 hours under the bright Sun immersed in a book an introductory textbook for the PHA Potter Kingdom's Highlander language while he had Lugano his translator and guide lumian didn't want to be completely reliant on him for information and communication if anything happened to Lugano or if you were to deliberately manipulate translations lumian would be vulnerable mastering some basic Highlander phrases before r
eaching Port Santo would allow lumian to verify the accuracy of train translations and give him some Independence typically learning Highlander in less than 10 days was nearly impossible for beyonders not from the reader pathway however lumian had a significant Advantage his knowledge of ancient faac the original language from which Highlander evolved the two languages shared many similarities in sentence structure meaning grammar and word structure allowing lumian to learn Highlander much faste
r when can dinner be delivered Ludwig paced restlessly in front of lumian recliner frustrated that the exclusive attendant hadn't yet arrived with dinner despite the darkening Sky Lumi enclosed his book as the sun dipped below the Horizon casting Long Shadows illuminated by the kerosene lamp with a chuckle he said blame yourself for ordering so much they need time to cook it all thankfully the first class cabin has an independent kitchen otherwise they'd be overwhelmed before he could fin finish
the doorbell rang as the Chimes reverberated Lugano opened the thick Vermilion door to find the young attendant pushing a dining cart into the room its surface covered in a thick yellowish brown carpet under Ludwig's eager gaze the attendant calmly laid out the tablecloth and utensils this is a local delicacy Gotti Herring it involves marinating smoked soft Herring filets onions and carrot slices in olive oil thyme bay leaves and other SP spes for 24 to 48 hours it's perfect with warm potato sa
lad and these are deep fried fries in Upper Coastal Province there's a saying without fries there's no Heaven there's also raisin cream bread these are fresh oysters and shellfish this is f turkey ham and mushroom burrito this is U's duck minced meat and coarse brown sugar vanilla waffle this is traditional orange cheese and there's also a pungent gray cheese would you like to give it a try this is upper Coastal province's favorite apple cider one lumian listened with genuine interest as the att
endant described each dish he noticed that despite his impatience Ludwig didn't immediately attack his food instead he waited patiently until the attendant finished before sampling the premal bread and savoring the pickled herring did something awaken in him Lumi glanced at the child in confusion not bad Ludwig remarked with a professional air the Smoky taste is just right it blends perfectly with the fragrance and seasoning despite his praise 7-year-old lumian couldn't help but find the whole s
cene with Ludwig's chubby youthful face and serious demeanor comical Port Gotti being near the sea boasted excellent Seafood the oysters and other shellfish were not only tastier than most restaurants and Trier but also considerably cheaper lumian sipped his brw apple cider enjoying the unique local flavors with Ludwig's impressive appetite the eight person dinner soon ended leaving only clean plates and Bones behind lumian and Lugano despite not being small eaters themselves found themselves dw
arfed by Ludwig's consumption despite eating two servings each this was especially impressive considering he'd already devoured afternoon tea and dessert earlier I don't see you visiting the washroom often where does all the food go do you have a bottomless pit for a stomach lumian mused sizing lwig up he stood up and turned to Lugano I'm feeling for a drink want to join me at the ships bar I didn't catch a wink last night plan to hit the hay early today Lugano couldn't wrap his head around his
employer's Boundless Energy despite a sleepless night in a full day of travel lumian buzzed with life ready to hit the bar could it be because his sequence is higher the kid with the odd appetite looks pretty charged too lumian didn't extend an invite to the translator after leaving a late night snack for Ludwig he swapped into a plain dark brown jacket and left the room heading for the first class bar the bared Elegance filled with the soft tunes of a small band sparse patrons scattered around
stoking in the quiet atmosphere lumian scanned the scene for a moment from the entrance then shook his head and exited he descended the stairs to the deck slipping into the bar serving third class cabins and the regular crew a chaos of noise shouts cheers claps and random singing saturated the air echoing around Luman he instantly felt a sense of homcoming a wave of ease washed over him and every cell in his body kicked up a notch that's more like it a seasoned regular at the Old Tavern from a y
oung age lumian swayed a bit as he edged up to the bar counter a glass of laf ver he thumped the wooden surface the bartender a young man with PHA Potter features greeted lumian his face was slim adorned with black hair eyes and distinct Contours his slightly yellowish skin highlighted his appealing facial features all right 10 licks the bartender replied an inion his foreign accent apparent the ships prices trumps even those in Trier as Lumi and counted out the coins he noticed the bartender di
vert his attention and engaged with sincerity and enthusiasm madam what would you like to drink a glass of cherry wine a lady in a thick yellow dress responded showcasing a pretty face and light green eyes all right the bartender not seeking payment up front prepared to serve the lady I was here first Lumi and reminded the bartender with a smile without hesitation the bartender replied this is such a beautiful and dazzling lady my heart tells me to serve her first oh he's truly from fop Potter l
umian didn't get upset instead it felt like he was watching a circus act fyans with their romantic nature and Relentless Pursuit Of Love placed their faith in Earth Mother and emphasizing the importance of women men in this Kingdom would praise any woman they encountered openly pursuing those they fancied Aurora had once mentioned that phap Potter's men were masters of country romance despite their mushiness and overt sincerity they didn't come off as cheesy rather they exuded a different kind o
f Elegance in comparison the Romantic inions seemed lacking however influenced by tradition and Faith most fyans placed great importance on family reproduction and children preferring settled family lives unless entering marriage without coercion they were akin to the conservative Lanes finding it challenging to accept extramarital Affairs while exceptions existed even in the most conservative Len Kingdom the prevalence of adultery wasn't as exaggerated or common as an intis many believe that lo
ve didn't necessarily Thrive within the confines of marriage after the lady settled Her tab and parted with the cherry wine the bartender served Lumi and la fa garnishing it with a mint leaf he remarked without a trace of guilt my grandmother always said to give special treatment to every lady especially the beautiful ones I get it lumian slipped back into his role as a regular at Old Tavern sipping his absent he concocted a tail I once had numerous beautiful companions even more stunning than t
he last Lady unfortunately being just one person I couldn't marry them all simultaneously the bartender suddenly felt a camaraderie I often feel the same regrets there are too many beautiful women in this world and I'm just one person what's your name Lewis just call me lwis lumian provided as Alias his current identity was Lewis Barry I'm Franchesco the bartender share with lumian the familiar setting the C cust AR boasting and the vibrant Ambience left lumian feeling a bit tipsy despite not em
bibing much if not for the mysticism catastrophe if Aurora were still alive if he'd already entered University with no other concerns wouldn't it be nice to just unwind at a bar sea Travelers couldn't help but discuss Pirates bartender Franchesco and for Lumin with the widespread use of ironclad warship technology on Merchant vessels it's become tough for pirates their sailboats can't match these iron skin monsters cruising at 16 to 17 knots they can't plunder them even if they tried lowering h
is voice Franchesco continued Pirates go to strategy now is sending individuals disguised as passengers to board ships from different ports once they hit a designated area in the sea they create internal chaos gaining initial control and allowing a nearby pirate ship to close in is that so lumian in quired with interest any guesses on who might be an undercover pirate on the ship Franchesco was taken aback it's just the first day how can I tell lumian smiled teasing ever been through something l
ike this before one from lur to France gormand Chapter 511 warning Franchesco let out a heavy sigh and spoke back in the first half of the year when I tended bar on another ship we ran into Pirates over 10 of them were among the passengers They seized control of the engine and boiler cabins right from the start repelling any attempts by the crew to fight back they waited for their pirate vessel to draw near thank you Earth Mother they only ransacked the cabins one by one and as long as we didn't
resist they left us unharmed naturally the beautiful ladies and gentlemen were excluded you can't expect Pirates to have high moral standards lumian took a sip of mint flavored absent a smile playing on his lips aren't they worried that there might be someone like the adventurer Gman Sparrow among the passengers what if they encounter a Powerhouse unwilling to part with their money and ready to use Force Franchesco was caught off guard by loman's question after a pause he replied being a pirate
involves higher risks doesn't it that does make sense lumian nodded in agreement Franchesco went on many Merchant ships nowadays hire retired Navy personnel Maritime adventurers and professional mercenaries for protection they're tough and can handle onboard disturbances plus they make Pirates think twice leaving room for negotiation there was a similar incident on a merchant ship before Pirates had the upper hand took control but hesitated to take on a sailor team led by adventurers they opted
for negotiations demanded a protection fee and withdrew without looting the cabins lumian chuckled if I were a pirate I'd start a security company in Port Gotti offering knowledgeable Maritime mercenaries if ships hire them I'd earn some fees if not well then it's time for a good old-fashioned plunder either way I'd make a profit Franchesco had the blackhaired greeneyed man in his 20s with surprise and muttered don't tell me you're an undercover pirate the maritime factions are in chaos can you
r subordinates protect those who hire you from other Pirates saigh that's why I've never liked the sea stepping on the ground gives me a greater sense of security praise the Earth praise the mother of all things a pure phop poyan who believes in Earth Mother lumian smiled and asked if you don't like the sea why are you still working as a bartender on the ship franchesco's expression gradually became animated don't you find it romantic to have an independent Kingdom one that can hardly contact th
e outside world floating out at Sea when you meet a beautiful lady here you'll feel that only the two of you are left in the entire world you can only rely on each other your ultimate goal is to find a romantic encounter sometimes lumian found it hard to comprehend the ph aians and some trian who resembled them at that moment Franchesco gestured towards a round table that's Phillip the Security Supervisor of the flying bird he claims to be a retired officer of the fog sea Fleet he destroyed nume
rous pirate ships with his cannons and personally captured many Pirates with wanted posters lumian followed franchesco's finger gazing at the hall illuminated by kerosene chandeliers a group of men and women gathered around a round table to the side in their midst was a middle-aged man with short light gold hair light blue eyes and a weathered face despite his appearance he didn't exude seriousness or formality philli clad in a dark blue Tweed crew attire raised a glass of Landy proof and boaste
d when I served on the San Martin I crossed paths with the queen of ailman Tracy back then she was only vice admiral alment tsk tsk as expected of the most beautiful woman in the 5 Seas I'll tell you this if we ever encounter a formidable pirate don't fret I know them and I have a certain level of Friendship with them at the very least I can negotiate ha don't ask why naval officers have ties to Great Pirates there are many things that see you don't understand and it's best not to delve into the
m the men and women surrounding Philip listen attentively occasionally expressing surprise At The Mention Of influential figures or when he narrated thrilling adventure stories at some point Philip's left hand had wrapped around a girl's waist and she didn't make any attempt to escape instead she wore a shy expression lumian averted his gaze and asked bartender Franchesco does he really know so many great Pirates is he genuinely a retired officer of the fog sea Fleet having finished wiping a cup
Franchesco spread his hands and said who knows however since he took over as the flying bird Security Supervisor we haven't faced any pirate attacks during our five trips out to sea in the past few months I don't know if it's luck or if he truly knows many Pirates and can spot spies at a glance giving them an advanced warning in the 5 C's where Pirates are a constant threat the likelihood of avoiding encounters on five consecutive long-distance voyages is Slim lumian turned his body again scrut
inizing Phillip whose skin bore the rough red and weathered marks of of a season Mariner it was challenging to discern if this person was a beyonder let alone determine his sequence however lumian could deduce from the physical details that he had spent considerable time at Sea lumian focused and briefly observed Philip's luck it carried a hint of blood there's a possibility of combat and injuries in the future but it won't endanger his life lumian frowned finishing the absent in his hand and re
questing another glass of L proof before long Philip left the bar with the girl still wrapped around his waist his face flushed lumian clicked his tongue and shook his head you inions after a while rhythmic music filled the bar many customers stood up and rushed to the empty space in the middle to dance lumian held the liquor sway gently to the Rhythm appearing lost in thought since discovering that the evil Gods bestowed beings were up to no good he had felt this relaxed in a long time the Host
ile plan was now in the past the investigation of April Fool's key members could only commence upon reaching Port Santa this was a rare vacation estimating that it was time for Ludwig's second late night snack lumian sat down his glass and left the bar on the deck as lumian made his way back to the first class cabin he suddenly whispered Toros is there any way to identify beyonders on the ship and the passengers disguise guised as pirates I want to visit them one by one warn them to behave and n
ot interfere with my enjoyment of the journey if anyone refused to heed the warning 007 could assist in collecting the Bounty the beyonder characteristics they produced could also be exchanged for money turmob boros's Majestic voice echoed in lumian ears only when you become an inevitability dagod or switch Pathways will you have a solution without waiting for lumian response the sealed Angel added with a list of tutor lingering Aura and the slight Corruption of 0-01 there's a high chance that y
ou'll trigger a Calamity if you really warn those people does that mean I'm the greatest Calamity and just need to take care of myself lumian who had hoped to reorganize the flying Bird's Dark World and ensure a pleasant journey understood terab boros's meaning he had no choice but to give up at that moment the flying bird had fallen into a deep slump lumian walked across the solid floor the faint creeks and muffled cries echoing around him somewhere within the ship a woman wept in heartbreaking
sobs lumian was no stranger to such despair he'd often heard Miss Ethan the object of Charlie's admiration at auber's du Coke door cry in similar anguish there are people who suffer everywhere sad people lumian influenced by his writer sister possessed a touch of the artistic Spirit shaking his head he returned to room five his first class cabin Lugano had already retired to the servants quarters while Ludwig clad in pajamas and a night cap awaited his late night snack Lumi inside and retrieved
the easily preserved food from his traveler's bag grateful he'd restocked at Port Gotti he calculated the cost of Ludwig's daily meals 100 veror translating to almost 40,000 veror annually a wave of vexation washed over him at this rate lwig would deplete his savings within two years he couldn't help but wonder if Baron bries had breathed a sigh of relief upon confirming Ludwig's disappearance after settling the two midnight meals lumian quickly washed and settled into the master bedroom as the
gentle sway of the ship lulled him his mind drifted off to sleep lumian woke up at 6:00 a.m. feeling refreshed the D table was Bare lwig and Lugano still asleep he pushed open the window and stretched inhaling the crisp morning air just before 7 the doorbell rang my breakfast was scheduled to arrive at 8:30 a.m. lumian opened the door and found Phillip the flying bird Security Supervisor with his blonde hair blue eyes and weathered face standing before him philli looked Grim a stark contrast to
the jovial man he'd been at the bar of the previous night I've confirmed that your identification documents are fake how did he confirm it why did he specially check our identification lumian didn't feel that anything about them stood out after they boarded the ship suppressing his confusion he frowned and asked are you attempting to extort us Philip glanced at the living room and said solemnly I don't care who you were or what you plan to do just behave yourselves during your stay on the flyin
g bird enjoy the journey don't cause any trouble and we'll all be fine he's really confirming if we are problematic how did this guy do it he's quite capable he's not as frivolous and simple as he seems lumian replied calmly not giving in I'm afraid I don't understand perhaps there's a misunderstanding Philip locked eyes with him for a long moment as long as you understand what I'm saying he finally replied before turning and walking away chapter 512 strange pirate ship lumian watched Philip's r
etreating figure disappear into the distance a silent chuckle escaping his lips this guy was competent he had to admit gone was the frivolous greasy and undisciplined facade he displayed at the bar the night before it was a common trait among many intan men lumian observed when not engaged in demanding work and surrounded by attractive women they turned into preining peacocks desperate to display their prowess becoming a beyonder didn't change that fundamental nature demonises thrived in intis e
specially in Trier this wasn't just due to the city's underground Allure there was a deeper more harmonious connection with the society at large lumian wasn't offended by Philips warning nor did he take it personally he'd planned to enjoy the voyage over the next few days even considered lending a hand in maintaining order on the ship becoming a shadow Inquisitor of sorts but now his primary concern shifted to how Philip had unmasked their true identities lumian had meticulously ComEd through Au
rora's gmir studying the abilities of low sequence beyonders across 22 Pathways and supplemented his knowledge with information gleaned from various sources over the past months from this he formed a preliminary hypothesis Philip is likely a beyonder of one of three Pathways spectator reader or Arbiter one excels at observing minute details and reading people's true thoughts another is a master of deduction their sequence seven even being called detective they can detect abnormalities from the m
ost subtle Clues the third at sequence 8 public security officer wields extraordinary control within their jurisdiction allowing them to sense and Trace anomalies given that we haven't SP spoken directly with Philip before I can eliminate The Spectator option besides Spectators aren't typically chosen as security supervisors it's not their Forte after discovering that there was a problem with us through his abilities and that our Origins were unclear Philip likely checked copies of our identific
ation and sent telegrams to the issuing authorities and he received confirmation that these three people didn't exist this explains the delay in his warning he'd waited for the investigation and response before making his move this also implies he has a network of helpers across different regions receives information and feedback and possesses extensive connections doing this alone wouldn't be possible he has an organization backing him something more official perhaps he did claim to be a retire
d officer of the fog SE Fleet after all such a person is indeed well suited to lead the security on a heavily armed merchant ship like this lumian turned away and closed the door a wave of relief washing over him with such a capable Security Supervisor at the helm issuing discret warnings to potential threats the journey ahead promised to be relatively safe lumian spent the morning in the comfort of his first class cabin cabin 5 indulging in a leisurely study of Highlander and breaking up his re
ading with bouts of exercise meanwhile Ludwick after breakfast had begged Lano to take him on a tour of the ship spending over an hour on Deck playing like a genuine child lumian however suspected the true purpose of this excursion was to meticulously survey the location and condition of the ship's food reserves before lunch drawn by the bright Sun lumian descended to the deck he rested his hands on the railing and gazed out at the vast dark blue expanse of the sea from the corner of his eye he
caught sight of Phillip back to his usual casual demeanor he was now entangled with the girl from the previous night at the bow of the ship Whispering sweet nothings and laughing the picture of a smitten couple you inions lumian shook his head with a chuckle after leaving Trier he had adjusted his usual phrases to better reflect reality Phillip and the girl continued their stroll along the deck their laughter echoing through the air with the enhanced hearing of a hunter lumian had no trouble mak
ing out the girl's name goia though not conventionally beautiful she exuded a youthful vibrancy that was undeniable lumian watched as Philips gaze darted beyond the ship's railing his face hardening for a brief moment following the security supervisor's line of sight lumian scan the Horizon spotting a colossal Shadow lurking beneath the undulating waves it disappeared as quickly as it appeared swallowed by the surging sea smaller than the flying bird but far larger than any sea creature giant fi
sh or something more lumian mused a spark of excitement igniting within him my dear what has captured your attention Gia's voice broke through Philip's Ry my sweetheart just thinking about which first class restaurant I'll treat you to later Philip replied nonchalantly suddenly a thin veil of fog crept upwards from the sea obscuring the Sun and dimming the surrounding environment the passengers and crew on Deck AED unfaced accustomed to such sudden weather changes in the fog sea although less in
tense than the berserk sea the unpredictable nature of the region was ever present as goia reveled in the first foggy day of their Journey Philip discreetly raised his right arm gesturing towards the spot where the shadow had vanished he doesn't think it's a passing giant fish lumian admired the sea ahead with interest he noticed several crew members ending their breaks and taking their positions including the Gunners the peaceful atmosphere was shattered by a loud Splash as a monstrous iron bla
ck Behemoth surfaced from the depths it was a peculiar looking ship it was covered in a layer of metal with only thin pipes resembling snail eyes protruding from its hole as seawater cascaded off its sides the upper half of the strange vessel split open revealing a fierce some array of cannons and masts rising from within creating a wide deck dozens perap perhaps even hundreds of pirates armed with firearms and swords were on the deck filling the air with their intimidating cries a white sail un
furled automatically right to the top of the Mast wow lumian marveled inwardly he had never seen such a magical vessel before a vessel that could disappear and reappear from the depths of the sea Philip's expression grew increasingly grave beside him goia froze her eyes wide with Terror as she instinctively huddled closer to her lover which pirate crew is this only one man commands such undersea vessels Philip replied his voice devoid of its usual frivolity and heavy with grim certainty Admiral
deep sea Hall Constantine judging by the size of this vessel it's not his Flagship the nans it's the black octopus commanded by his most trusted subordinate bone s splitter basil Gia's Vision swam and she nearly faint Ed the night before during their conversation Philip had mentioned the infamous Maritime Kings and pirate Admirals who ruled the five C's among them how Constantine who had recently risen to the rank of Admiral was shrouded in mystery Legend whispered of his monstrous Heritage clai
ming he possessed the blood of sea monsters he had even ventured into the ruins of a sunken city recovering the relics of ancient Alchemists two stealth boats capable of navigating the depths of the the ocean unseen inspired by these vessels the Church of the god of steam and Machinery had attempted to develop their own undersea Fleet however they failed to mass-produce them due to the Reliance on higher sequence beyonders only one or two of these vessels could be assigned to each entis Fleet ea
ch serving specialized functions of Admiral deep seas two undersea vessels the first the nans was a behemoth rivaling the flying bird in size inspired by a renowned Maritime treasure Legend it served as Hall Constantine's Flagship the second the black octopus which had just emerged from the depths was entrusted to his most trusted subordinate bone splitter basil he was an equally formidable figure known for his coldblooded brutality and ruthless tactics he took pleasure in torturing his captives
and the bounty on his head far exceeding that of most non- Admiral Pirates stood at a staggering 250,000 veror the revelation of the black octopus and Bone s splitter basil plunged goia into a pit of despair How could a m armed merchant ship like the flying bird possibly stand against such notorious pirates from the five Seas what Horrors awaited them under bone splitter Basil's reign of terror Phillip however had no time for his new lovers distress his full attention was focused on the unfoldi
ng spectacle of the black octopus and its menacing cannons ready to unleash their Fury at any moment standing a short distance away lumian felt a thrill coursing through his veins when he heard the name bone splitter basil the strongest subordinate to Admiral deep seah Hall Constantine this was not nervousness but the exhilarating feeling from catching a whiff of iron and blood this was one of the Hunter's belligerent even after fully digesting the potions a beand would still be affected by them
lumian emerald eyes sharp as an eagles locked on to the bizarre iron black ship as he formulated his next move once bone s splitter basil emerged and the two vessels closed the distance lumian planned to teleport behind the infamous pirate and unleashed the spell of Haram if the spell of haram's effect proved insufficient and failed to incapacitate basil lumian would Don his flawed boxing gloves instill a specific desire within his opponent and teleport again creating greater distance before ac
tivating the Symphony of hatred amplifying instilled desire to a maddening degree with bone s splitter basil severely wounded and momentarily incapacitated lumian would seize the opportunity to unleash his full Hunter Arsenal striking the enemy down with devastating blows to prevent interference from the surrounding Pirates he could potentially create a bottle of fiction and isolate bone s splitter basil for a one-on-one duel a complex plan complete with contingency measures raced through loman'
s mind causing a slight tremor in his body as if anticipating the thrill of the coming battle just as the tension reached a peak and a naval confrontation seemed imminent the Pirates aboard the black octopus turned as one their eyes fixed in shock upon the stairs leading deeper into the vessel a few seconds later the bizarre iron black ship made an Abrupt turn altering its course and steering away from the flying bird with swift Precision the exposed sections of the black octopus retracted seali
ng its interior once more in the eyes of lumian and the others the black octopus rapidly distanced itself diving back into the depths of the foggy sea in the blink of an eye it transformed into a mere Shadow disappearing completely s escaped uttering the word after a long moment of Dazed silence goia turned to her lover her voice filled with surprise and confusion bone splitter basil and his black octopus were simply leaving without a fight without wondering Philip himself bewildered stared at t
he spot where the black octopus had vanished forcing a smile onto his face didn't I tell you that I know many great Pirates chapter 513 worry Gia's gaze instantly turned fervent upon hearing Philip's response her admiration evident have they escaped lumian lips twitched the black octopus his abrupt change of course and sudden dive left him speechless the maneuver caught him off guard leaving him Frozen for a critical moment this incredible underwater ship commanded by a great pirate with a massi
ve Bounty simply turned tail and fled without even firing a single Cannon how could one be a pirate with such puny guts bone splitter basil with a bounty of 250,000 veror and a fearsome reputation don't even think about showing your face on a high seas again lumian cursed under his breath then frowned thoughtfully why had bone splitter basil fled without revealing himself I could understand if it was the blood Emperor's Aura I activated that made you run so fast but why now it couldn't be that h
e targeted the wrong ship did he the flying bird isn't the merchant vessel he wanted to plunder so he was rushing to Corner his real prey did he somehow sense that hijacking this ship would lead to disaster if he truly possessed the power of divination or prophecy it would have known not to come he wouldn't have had to embarrass himself in front of the crew and passengers only to turn back and drift aimlessly danger premonition a hunter's danger intuition wouldn't react so strongly until it's fa
ce Toof face with the threat then it hit him a sequence that had him weary for months sequence six devil of the criminal pathway beyonders at this sequence possessed a unique ability called malicious perception if someone within their range intended to cause them lethal harm and acted on it within a specific time frame they could sense the source of the danger and identify their attacker bone s splitter basil a devil his title and reputation certainly fit I had just formulated a hunting plan for
him intending to teleport over after confirming the situation did he sense my malice and confirm the extent of the danger before swiftly deciding to escape hey you're a devil are you running away without a fight I'm not even confident in defeating a devil besides you're on your alchemical boat with a large number of subordinates around you you probably don't lack mystical items do you have to be so cowardly the plan I envisioned had a high success rate so much so that Basil's ability to sense d
anger exceeded his endurance therefore he didn't take the risk and chose the most effective and safest response escape the more lumian pondered the more he felt that this guess was close to the truth this amused him as well to be honest his plan was quite idealistic he didn't consider the bone s splitter sequence or the abilities of the surrounding Pirates nor did he consider how to use the bottle of fiction to single out basil for a one-on-one battle all of this depended on his subsequent obser
vations of the black octopus Hunters might not be the ones who charged forward to fight from the beginning they might even be the last to appear and be responsible for harvesting but did such a simple plan and Malice scare away a devil in advance lumian suspected that basil might not be able to sense the specific plan it was only because he had the angel of inevitability the blood Emperor's Aura Mr Fool's seal and 0-0 1's mild corruption regardless of whether they were powerful or not that they
combined with a feasible plan and clear malice it strongly agitated the bone splitter making him feel that the impending danger was beyond his ability to handle hence the scene just now are all Devils so timid lumian cursed silently and left the deck in disappointment returning to room five of the first class cabin at that moment the exclusive attendant had arrived with lunch lwig focused on the delices while Lugano lingered by the window his face filled with excitement upon seeing l I 's return
the doctor exclaimed excitedly just now a great pirate appeared bone splitter basil Admiral deep sea how Constantine's most formidable Captain he even operates the black octopus half have you heard of the black octopus it's a mystical ship that can dive to the seabed I heard it from someone at the bar last night lumian replied honestly prior to this he didn't know much about Admiral deep sea and his pirate crew all he knew was was that there was such a pirate Admiral after all Hall Constantine
was quite mysterious and rarely appeared in newspapers and magazines that recorded sea stories his only appearance in the adventurer series was his title and name giving him a background without any plot lines Lugano didn't hide his emotions I witnessed the mystical pirate ship with my own eyes it truly surfaced from the seabed and can bloom like a flower I thought we'd clash with the bone split and use your teleportation abilities to escape to my surprise black octopus chose to leave after obse
rving for just over 10 seconds over 10 seconds aren't you looking down on bone Splitters it was a few seconds lumian retorted inwardly Lugano continued when I chatted with a few Sailors this morning they told me that the flying bird Security Supervisor is a formidable retired officer who knows many great Pirates I thought they were boasting but from the looks of it that Security Supervisor isn't simple it's really possible that he has ties to many great Pirates that's why bone splitter basil did
n't plunder the flying bird that's right that's right lumian echoed rip lwig tore off the oily skin and meat from a duck leg lumian glanced at the boy who was engrossed in his food and suddenly had a new idea could the malice and danger that bone splitter basil sense be more than one could it not be solely for me Ludwig might have swallowed hard upon hearing the word bone dismantling however even though this walking bottomless stomach when compared to me appears high ranking he lacks the corresp
onding abilities to celebrate the fact that the flying bird hadn't been plundered by the black octopus the captain hosted a party on the deck in the evening featuring clowns magicians and Beast Tamers he treated everyone to three glasses of beer late at night the third class bar bustled with activity Philip became the center of attention surrounded by nearly all the patrons they took turns praising him and treating him to drinks they were all grateful to the Security Supervisor for using his fri
endship with bone s splitter basil to persuade the great pirate to leave and prevent the passengers of the flying bird from suffering lumian seated at the bar counter and engaged in conversation with bartender Franchesco savored the Landy proof his gaze casually swept across Philip's face and he noticed a hint of seriousness and worry beneath the blond-haired blue-eyed middle-aged man's frivolous smile in other words he wasn't that happy yes I'm sure he didn't scare the black octopus away he you
're still relatively clear-headed it's not something to celebrate knowing that a huge problem approached your ship but abnormally chose to leave this often means that there's great greater trouble lurking on your ship lumian chuckled inwardly and averted his gaze he continued to converse with bartender Franchesco about the beautiful women in the third class cabin after nearly an hour Philip squeezed out of the drunken crowd and sat beside lumian with his lover goia he knocked on the table and or
dered a glass of golden beer casually he said you actually enjoyed drinking in such a Rowdy place the girls here are more enthusiastic than In First Class lumian could roughly guess Philip's motive for coming but he didn't inquire further Philip chuckled that's true casually he inquired what did you do when the Black octopus arrived don't you remember I wasn't far from you don't you know what I did lumian replied candidly Philip nodded slightly and didn't press further lumian took a sip of liquo
r and asked with a smile do you think there's a huge problem on the ship that scared off that little troublemaker Philip turned his head and glanced at lumian not too surprised that he had made such a connection what are you two talking about the tipy goia couldn't quite grasp the conversation between the two men it was as if they were speaking in riddles that's the most logical explanation I can come up with Philip replied ignoring his Lover's question lumian asked with interest who do you thin
k is suspicious from yesterday afternoon to noon today the Security Supervisor must have warned many people philli sat down his beer mug and massaged his temples after some thought he smiled I wanted to tell you but I don't think that's necessary now why lumian inquired curiously Philip took another sip of his beer and chuckled as long as that huge problem doesn't erupt on the ship it won't be a problem for me as you can see it hasn't revealed itself and is quietly hiding this means that it migh
t just want to reach the archipelago or Port sand without a hitch at this point Philip sighed and said with experience many times when you see an abnormality there's no need to care or figure out the truth pretending not to notice and patiently waiting for the abnormality to leave is the best choice the abnormality that didn't erupt isn't abnormal your investigation and investigation might agitated escalating the problem and causing the catastrophe to truly descend as long as that abnormality do
esn't truly harm us try your best to maintain reverence and avoid stimulation that's one of the key reasons why I've been able to survive at Sea until now lumian nodded gently and said a relative of mine once mentioned that in certain events those who can't see hear speak or smell are more likely to survive Philip smiled and extended his right hand I'm glad you share that understanding this was his true motive for coming to talk to lumian he wanted lumian who was using a fake identity not to be
curious and try to figure out the hidden trouble on the ship that might implicate the entire ship understanding Philip's meaning lumian couldn't help but raise his eyebrows does this mean there are other troubles on the ship chapter 514 huge wave lumian took a moment to consider he didn't think there was any real danger Philip's concern was based on bone splitter Basil's reaction which only hinted at a potential problem on the ship while Philip knew which passengers and crew members were suspici
ous he couldn't pinpoint the real source of the trouble he wasn't even sure if he was right and wouldn't dare to be certain therefore his suspect might not be the actual issue in other words it was more likely that the real problem was actually sitting right beside him lumian and his new godson Ludwick however Philip wasn't aware of this and by excluding them would mistakenly focus on other suspects apart from lwig and me whether there are other serious problems or not Philip is Right lumian tho
ught letting out a soft sigh before any major troubles surface it's best not to investigate or provoke them we'll pretend not to see hear or speak and wait for them to reach their destination and leave the flying bird of course this depends on the situation remaining stable if any abnormalities arise we'd have to find a way to resolve them immediately sometimes pretending not to see things doesn't prevent them from worsening the Cordo catastrophe is a gruesome reminder of that lumian thought and
sighed softly he turned around and extended his hand briefly shaking Phillips with a smile I'm glad we reached an agreement Philip breathed a sigh of relief retracted his right hand and downed his golden malt beer he had been worried that someone like Lewis Barry who used a fake identity and was suspected of being a criminal would be stubborn and adventurous he was concerned that Lewis wouldn't listen to reason and would insist on uncovering the huge problem that scare off the black octopus Phi
lip felt no sympathy for someone who might die because of their own foolishness but he didn't want them to endanger everyone else thankfully Lewis Barry seemed like someone who could be reason with as Philip drained his beer he kept assuring himself the fog sea archipelago wasn't far from the Republic in fact its proximity was why antis had chosen it as its first overseas Colony the flying bird wouldn't need to stop at other ports for supplies on its Journey allowing it to arrive directly assumi
ng the weather remained calm the flying bird should dock in faram the capital of the fog sea archipelago by the following evening if they encountered bad weather they might need to slow down change course or seek refuge in another Port the latest they could arrive would be noon the day after tomorrow perhaps that Troublesome problem would disembark in Port faram even if something was brewing beneath the surface it wouldn't fully erupt in just a day or two endure and it would be over reass assure
d Philip hugging his lover goia Rose from his bar stool and left the bustling bar lumian continued sipping his Landy proof seemingly unfaced with a smile he turned to the bartender Franchesco and remarked I've heard that many fyans are homesick even when they have to leave for work they often return home write letters or send telegrams you however chose to work overseas on a ship that makes it difficult to stay in touch with the outside world Franchesco raised his hand and gestured while I love
my family dearly families like ours with Generations living together often face various problems and conflicts my grandmother a wise woman manages us well but it can be stifling for the younger generation there are too many Elders eager to share their life experiences furthermore my home is in Port Santa the flying bird docks there almost every month so for me this job is both work and a trip home it's just like the book that described phop poian Customs phop poian enjoy living in large families
spanning multiple generations and in such families the most senior woman who has given birth becomes the natural matriarch controlling the entire family's Affairs regardless of whether her husband is alive in a religious sense such a woman is considered the embodiment of Earth Mother with within the family his chat with bartender Franchesco wasn't purely for relaxation he had two goals firstly he wanted to understand the passengers better through franchesco's eyes his final destination was Port
Santa which was 5 to 6 days away paying attention to the various details of life on the flying bird was crucial secondly he wanted to verify the information in his books and gain a grasp of local customs in the PHA Potter Kingdom missing out on important knowledge could lead him to misinterpret situations in Port Santa the night passed peacefully save for a child waking up twice to eat the rhythmic chewing noises hardly disturbing lumian sleep the gentle rocking of the ship and the waves outsid
e his window created a lulling atmosphere just when he thought the flying bird would smoothly reach Port faram the capital of the fog sea archipelago by evening the weather took a sudden turn the sea previously veiled in a th fog began to seee giant waves like towering mountains Rose and fell in Rapid succession the flying bird bobbed precariously on the waves its air of colossal power replaced by vulnerability now it was a mere Leaf tossed between the sky and the Sea a toy in the hands of a gia
nt tiny and fragile it seemed ready to capsize at any moment oddly the massive waves were not accompanied by Darkness or torrential rain in instead the howling wind dispersed the fog above revealing a clear Azure Sky a sailor scrambled down from the observation deck and holding his telescope to Phillip shouted boss this wave isn't right only our area has waves this big everywhere else is calm there's no rain here either philli holding on to goia who trembled pale from the force of the elements i
nstinctively furrowed his brow abnormal waves had that made problem caused them no sooner had the thought crossed his mind than the flying bird was flung into the air by a monstrous wave only to be slammed onto another terrifying jolts and Tremors reverberated through the air eliciting screams of fear from many passengers they sensed the flying bird teetering on the brink of capsizing a shipwreck imminent In First Class cabin number five Lugano stared calmly out the window gripping the frame as
the dining table slid across the room with the force of the storm he knew that if the flying bird couldn't withstand the Tempest lumian Lee would undoubtedly teleport him and Ludwig to Safety in Port faram lumian gazing at the strangely calm Azure sea beyond the Monstrous waves sensed something a Miss he wasted no time retrieving the mystery Prime glasses from his traveler's bag hoping to uncover the hidden cause of This Disaster as the brown gold rimmed glasses settled on the bridge of his nose
a familiar dizziness washed over him he saw a chaotic Montage of scenes around him unfold on Deck a tidal wave surged tossing Phillip clutching a rope in desperation he descended rapidly with goia he instinctively positioned himself below her shielding his New Lover from the fall he landed with a heavy thud the Rope burning a gash into his palm drawing blood chaos rained in the dining hall as plates knives and forks flew through the air customers were flying around in one room a blurry figure o
f a woman Sat by the window sobbing uncontrollably the boiler chamber was a scene of disarray scattered coal littering the floor beneath it crawled a horrifying horde of creatures resembling seashells and beneath the deceptively calm Azure surface A peculiar fish gazed up at the baguer Flying Bird its size rivaled that of a shark its grayish black body devoid of scales replaced instead by numerous pulsing meatballs these strange orbs shimmered with an interconnected faint Starlight forming crypt
ic symbols it sported a pair of eyes on each side of its head and its gaping M was as sharp as a flagpole surrounding this strange fish and numerous similar fish seemed to form a school with a sharp gasp lumian ripped off the mystery prying glasses and stuffed them back into his traveler's bag his chest heaving he suspected the strange fish were behind the Violent Waves though it was unclear if the wind was a consequence of the upheaval or a separate cause knowing the strange fish were submerged
lumian discarded the idea of using a massive Fireball to guide the flying Bird's cannons towards them instead he activated the black mark on his right shoulder and teleported himself to the nearby patch of sea he had just witnessed as he did so he retrieved the black and Bone flute adorned with dark red holes General Philips Symphony of hatred Lumi materialized midair and while descending brought the bone flute to his lips he had learned the flute from Shepherds during his time in Cordo and ove
r the past few days he had been diligently practicing and refining his skills now he began to play a melodious tune one filled with a longing for home it was a favorite Melody among the wandering Shepherds the muffled explosions of fireballs churn the water slowing loman's descent but amidst his Melody a new tune one that seemed to emanate from the depths of Destiny itself pierced through the seawater and reached the ears of the strange fish and their kind below suddenly the strange fish froze a
mountain-like wave descended but no new ones followed boom boom boom the smaller fish surrounding the strange fish exploded from their heads turning on their own kind in a frenzy others simply died and floated to the surface Lumi descent accelerated as his feet legs and body submerged into the icy sea he continued playing The Shepherd's longing Melody feeling the seawater reach his neck and threatening to engulf his mouth the next moment dark red blood oozed from the four eyes and multiple bump
s on the shark sized fish the terrifying waves subsided rapidly with only half his head above water lumian lowered the bone flute and smiled he activated spirit world Trav veral once more cough cough cough as he materialized back in room five of the first class cabin Salty Sea Water spewed from his mouth in his eagerness to ensure the effectiveness of the music he had stopped playing too late ending up swallowing a mouthful of seawater additionally fearing that too much commotion would disrupt t
he teleportation he had held his breath until returning before choking is this a form of unluckiness lumian muse Lugano startled by lumian drenched State asked is it resolved seems like it lumian replied with a smile his shoes and trouser legs bore the marks of wear and tear scorched and dripping seawater at that moment cheers erupted across the flying bird as passengers and crew noticed the receding waves praise the Sun by steam thank you mother of all things Dot chapter 5:15 strange fish Phill
ip unlike the other jubilent crew and passengers pushed gozi away whilst ignoring the pain in his back and palms and dashed to the ship's side I scanning the vast expans of the sea he shifted relentlessly searching for anything unusual anything out of place then a muffled cry pierced the air stun he pinpointed the source and sprinted towards the flying bird bow the cry grew louder more desperate Philip saw Crimson Stain blossoming on the distant blue a large Shadow shifting beneath the shadow ra
pidly materialized into a monstrous fish with four eyes grayish blue orbs replacing scales and a terrifyingly sharp mouth this wasn't a small fish it wried and thrashed frantic flicks of its tail sending water droplets flying waves surged around it reaching Heights of 5 to 6 m even without the wind's Aid crashing down with thunderous Force the shrill cries subsided momentarily and the four-eyed monster gripped by palpable fear plunged Back Into the Depths swimming away with a speed that bellied
its size its remaining Brethren followed close behind in the first class cabin five by the window lumian changed into dry clothes with the Casual indifference of someone unobserved he knew the Symphony of hatred had ignited the four-eyed fish's Terror which is why he opted for a swift teleport back instead of Leaping into the air and unleashing another devastating attack while the creature surfaced fear would drive the monster away and prevent it from unleashing its full Fury and raising further
Havoc few Philip breathed relief washing over him as the four-eyed fish disappeared from sight thank goodness thank goodness he muttered his voice filled with gratitude he spread his arms wide and exclaimed praise the son do you know that fish a voice suddenly broke the silence beside Phillip he turned in surprise to see LS Barry with his black hair green eyes and sharp features standing beside him his lover goia stood hesitantly at the cabin entrance wanting to approach but afraid of approachi
ng the shipboard it's the mutated Banner fish that's what Scholars call it at C they have another name for it death Navigators Philip answered loman's question pressing his hand against the shipboard for support death Navigators why haven't I heard of it lumian asked genuinely curious to be honest his knowledge of beyonder creatures was limited his previous experiences mainly involved dealing with beyonders Heretics and rampagers Philip glanced at him exhaled and smiled faintly these fish-like c
reatures have only appeared in recent years many sailors call them the Seas demons only appeared in recent years Lumi and fr thoughtfully such descriptions often pointed towards the corruption of evil Gods environmental anomalies or natural disasters has it only recently appeared in the fog sea or was there no Legend of such a fish in the five Seas lumian interrupted Philip's explanation eager to clarify his doubts Philip pondered for a moment before speaking I used to serve in the fog sea Fleet
apart from the fog sea I've only traveled the North Sea I don't know much about the berserk sea the Sonia sea or the polar sea but until a few years ago I never heard any mention of such a strange fish from the crew Pirates or colleagues from other fleets could they be fish corrupted by an evil God lumian suddenly felt grateful that he hadn't impulsively tried to eliminate the mutated Banner fish Not only would it have exposed his beyonder powers to to the many crew members and passengers but i
t could have also led to unforeseen dangers and for what a pile of trash that would only be good enough to feed Ludwick seeing that Lewis Barry was no longer fixated on the detail Philip continued mutated Banner fish appear on fog-free nights hovering upright as if silently observing the cosmos many sailors and Pirates have witnessed this sight believing the fish are summoning an evil entity think about it the night sea is Pitch Black the Crimson Moon barely visible and only Starlight illuminate
s the terrifying distorted fish heads silently emerging from the water motionless and arranged in strange patterns it's enough to scare anyone gazing at the cosmos could they have been corrupted by an evil God's power for some reason lumian pondered for a few seconds before asking why are they called Death Navigators Philip rubbed his cheeks after surveying the cosmos the mutated Banner fish remain on the surface forming two lines like an arrowhead that points towards a specific spot in the sea
as if guiding some unknown creature some Pirates adventurers and treasure Hunters believe this points to valuable items or Hidden Treasures so they try to follow the mutated Banner fish to see where they lead but none of the ships that attempted this ever returned and the crew vanished that's why we call them death Navigators philli sighed and continued I once heard from Sailors that the deaf Navigators can control the waves judging by what we just saw this rumor seems very likely and it's much
worse than I imagined right that mutated Banner fish must have been relatively powerful even among death Navigators however no death Navigator has ever attacked a human ship before a soft chuckle escaped loman's lips perhaps they attacked but no one survived to spread the news Philip was taken a back that's true in such a tidal wave once a ship capsizes or shatters only those with special abilities would stand a chance he paused and muttered to himself did that Troublesome figure provoke the dea
th Navigator's attack it's possible lumian replied sincerely after confirming that the death Navigators hadn't returned Philip turned to the passengers and crew huddled by the window and cabin entrance the danger has passed the weather has returned to normal the humans who had cheered earlier erupted and relieved cries praising their deities Philip looked away and pondered did the death Navigator ultimately succumb to that unknown threat I could feel its immense fear it's possible lumian replied
with the same sincerity with this interlude the flying bird increased its speed and arrived at Port faram the capital of the fog sea archipelago before nightfall the sun set behind St tick Island casting a crimson glow over the distant sea vast forests and the dormant Brown volcano the site was magnificent and breathtaking faram in the native language of the fog sea archipelago meant having fragrance and sweetness St tick Island was rich in cloves nutmeg pepper and sugar cane fruits were mainly
bananas and grapes while the rest of the land was planted with cotton looking at the white wal red roofed buildings lining the coastline the masts sails and smoke stacks emitting fog lumian chuckled and said Emperor Roselle who named this city back then probably didn't expect faram to become the last Bastion of the indigenous language under generations of cultural genocide the current Islanders could only speak in Tian their native language had been lost long ago there might be Elders in the Pr
imitive tribes living deep within the forest who still understood the indigenous language but in all the colonial cities and surrounding plantations one language reigned Supreme inion of course the fog sea archipelago had its own unique dialects a blend of intan and Indigenous languages rarely used by inion outside this region are you disembarking Lugano inquired of lumian the flying bird wouldn't be leaving the port until the next Afternoon Of course lumian replied with a hand of excitement now
that we're here in FM I can't miss the chance to try their Famous Golden s would you like to lead the way bringing me and lwig around or would you prefer to stay here and keep an eye on him the fog sea archipelago was known for its Superior sugar cane and the sugar liquor produced from its syrup called Golden Som was legendary Lugano's first instinct was to accompany his employer as he felt safer around loman's capable and decisive presence however after a moment of reflection the doctor decide
d it would be wiser to stay on board while lumian was undeniably formidable his talent for attracting trouble was equally impressive leaving Ludwig with enough food for dinner and two rounds of late night snacks lumian disembarked from the flying bird dressed in a white shirt a black vest a dark jacket and matching pants in Trier it was already Early Autumn and the air was crisp with chill however the fog sea archipelago seemed to be enjoying the tail end of summer though the air was warm it was
quickly dispersed by the refreshing Sea Breeze as lumian strolled out of the port he spotted a brown skinned wrinkled old woman with black features selling golden straw hats across the street these hats were woven from a local plant called Golden Leaves which was favored by the Believers of the Eternal blazing sun religion wearing one supposedly gave the illusion of having the sun shining directly overhead intrigued by the the idea lumian purchased a hat for five licks and placed it on his head
he then continued his leisurely stroll towards the nearby Square in the heart of the square stood a sun Obelisk surrounded by numerous notices adorned with wanted posters lumian stopped his hands instinctively slipping into his pockets before the sun dipped below the Horizon he scanned the wanted posters and committed the bounties to memory Queen Mystic one of the maritine Kings Bounty of 100 million veror King of the five Seas Nast one of the maritime Kings Bounty of 20 million veror queen of
stars ctia one of the maritime Kings Bounty of 11 million veror king of immortality agalo one of the maritime Kings Bounty of 4 million veror queen of alment Tracy one of the maritine Kings Bounty of 3 million veror king of dusk batav Ivan one of the maritime Kings Bounty of 2.6 million veror observing Lan's intense scrutiny of the six Maritime Kings wanted posters an adventurer standing beside him couldn't resist cracking a joke looking to haunt The Maritime Kings eh chapter 516 questioning met
hod lumian world back to face the teasing man doesn't every adventurer who comes to see dream of following in Gman Sparrow's great footsteps the joking Adventurer wasn't past his 20s curly brown hair topped a gaunt face his indis blue eyes sparkling with Amusement despite the unkempt stubble adorning his chin he emanated a middle class Trier air refined in his details his attire a thin blue coat white pants and brown boots a large caliber revolver and an Exquisite Rapier balance his waist lumian
retort and lofty aspirations seemed to surprise the adventurer he chuckled after a moment even Sparrow didn't manage to hunt down any pirate Kings wasn't Gman Sparrow the one who supposedly killed baros Hopkins the vanished king of Black Throne one of the original Four Kings of the sea although the adventurer series hadn't touched upon it yet lumian was a dedicated reader of Maritime tales and newspapers and magazines the adventurer scoffed unconfirmed only when it's Inked into the adventurer s
eries is it truth they say fors wall was specially hired by the church of the fool to promote Sparrow's exploits just as I suspected the famous author fors wall operates under the protection of the fool Church allowing her to write without fear about the secrets of the great Pirates lumian asked with interest so the relationship between Gman Sparrow the former vice admiral ailment and the current Queen of ailment is real I'd bet on it the queen of ailman herself has never denied it the adventure
r replied clearly enjoying the conversation after their chat the adventurer with his playful demeanor found lumian even more appealing he smiled and asked how should I address you after learning your name and you becoming a legend like Gman Sparrow I can brag to other adventurers that I knew you before you became famous his last sentence was laced with good-natured Gest Lewis Barry lumian offered his Alias what about you perhaps you'll be the next Gman Sparrow bat nant the adventurer with the wi
de aperture revolver and exquisite Rapier chuckled and said I don't expect to end up like Gman Sparrow I wouldn't mind becoming the next blazing danit or even the former strongest Hunter of the fog sea Anderson that would be quite satisfying quite ambitious he doesn't seem like a new be to the Seas lumian quickly assessed batna unconsciously slipping into a conspirers mindset he still believes achieving power like blazing danet is possible after everything he's seen that suggests a strong sense
of self-belief could he be a beyonder as well adjusting his golden Straw Hat lumian smiled at bat nant drinks on me how about it stepping into Port FM the bustling capital of the fog sea archipelago St tick Island lumian carried a double purpose to unearth more pirate Intel and acquire the remaining supplement ingredients for the reaper potion this Mission demanded contact with beyonders and local information Brokers as his thoughts raced Madam magician's reward flickered across his mind Reaper
potion formula sequence five main ingredients gray demonic Wolf's front claws forest hunter's tongue supplementary ingredients 80 m of gray demonic Wolf's blood two Forest Hunter fangs 10 drops of colorful bearded horned lizard Venom and 10 drops of hornbeam essential oil ritual plan and execute a successful capture of a target with a sequence higher than your own flaunt the completed conspiracy before them and consume the potion as they witness your Victory filled with fear and despair m one Th
e increased number and higher sequence the captured targets and the greater Their Fear regret and anger the more potent the rituals Effect Note too the two main ingredients can be substituted with gardener Martin's beyonder characteristic his blood and two teeth can also replace the gray demonic Wolf's blood and Forest Hunter fangs respectively in other words lumian only had one sole missing ingredient the Venom of the colorful bearded horned lizard this ingredient hinted at a rare creature fort
unately hornbeam essential oil a common ingredient among Mystic iism enthusiasts was already in his possession before he left Trier all right bat nant didn't reject loman's invitation the two walked towards a side street off the square where a bustling Open Air Market unfolded towering piles of fruits line the roadside while stalls brimmed with Golden Leaves straw hats juicy sugar cane sweet scones Sav roasted meat native cigarettes and fried banana slices brownish Black Island foreign Sailors c
urious tourists and seasoned adventurers mingled around barbecue stalls sharing drinks and laughter two nearby bars their doors flung open offered round tables spilling onto the sidewalk inviting passers by to linger and enjoy a drink batna surveyed the Lively scene and caution lumian seems like this is your first visit to the archipelago remember never trust an Islander their outward deference and meekness mask their true intentions they dream of swindling our money and selling us for a hefty p
rice if you lack the strength and intelligence to put them in their place their evil thoughts will surely be put into action lumian met bat's gaze and chuckled did they take advantage of you when you first arrived batna fell silent avoiding the question lumian didn't press further he spent two licks for a small bag of freshly fried banana slices the crisp exterior gave gave way to a soft sweet interior bursting with flavor as he chewed batam muttered those are just for children and women How cou
ld a grown man determined to follow in Gman Sparrow's great footsteps be indulging in fried banana slices in theory at least I'm still a minor lumian mentally dismissed the matter as they continued through the market he turned to batna and asked do pirates often enter port farum in Disguise yes frequently batner replied without hesitation but hunting them here is hardly worth the trouble why not lumian raised an eyebrow it would be easier to collect the bounty on their heads batna chuckled and l
owered his voice Port FM's officials tacitly allow Pirates to come here selling their plundered goods and buying supplies and Pleasures in return the pirate trade is a major economic force in Port FM many including the governor the local fleet commander and the Garrison head have amassed wealth through it as long as the Pirates keep a low profile going after them in farum is like challenging the local Power Players if that happens you and the Pirates risk getting caught but the Pirates might fin
d a way to jailbreak does Trier not have any objections lumian asked amused outside Trier people often referred to the in government as Trier who knows maybe those who know about the pirate trade are swimming in wealth from corruption if they don't they won't bother figuring it out batet chuckled either way Pirates are pretty chill in Port faram and prefer avoiding trouble is that so lumian pondered for a moment and said if a pirate attacks me don't I have the right to defend myself yes but why
would they initiate an attack on you batna could sense this guy was trying to provoke the Pirates perhaps they think I'm an easy target lumian replied as he and bat nant turned to a nearby bar they entered it choosing to sit inside instead of on the street it was equally Lively inside with a mixed race woman dancing provocatively on the wooden stage at the hall Center Her Moves synchronized with the music frequently lifting her legs and following the Rhythm gradually she shed her jacket and vari
ous layers revealing ample areas of healthy skin and gentle curve as she placed her hand on her undergarment the surrounding patrons responded with whistles and Loud cheers the atmosphere reaching its climax how about this in some ways isn't Farah more open-minded than Trier not only can you see it but you can also take it away with a sum of money batner remarked with a smile lumian raised his right hand and declared this only means that faram is far enough from the reach of both the churches an
d the Trier Avenue du Boulevard what do you mean batau was momentarily taken aback lumian adopted a Pious tone mimicking a devout believer in the Eternal blazing sun it's too far from Justice to be bound by the law seeing bat's expression freeze lumian smiled again just kidding out at Sea who cares about the law might makes right batna chuckled relieved for a second there I thought you were about to purify the place in the name of God taking their seats they ordered the fog sea archipelago's fam
ous sugar liquor golden Som eight licks per glass was much cheaper than a trer as the caramel sweet liquor warmed his throat lumian launched into an enthusiastic conversation about Gman Sparrow acting like a devoted follower he chatted with batna and even the bartender drawing them into his passionate discourse after a while lumian finished his golden Psalm and stood up drawn towards the central wooden platform where a new stripper had taken the stage batna watched with a knowing smile he assume
d the lad couldn't resist the Allure lumian approached the platform grabbed two patrons who were blocking his way and effortlessly tossed them aside with a powerful push against the platform's edge he leaped onto the stage under everyone's bewildered gaze lumian drew his revolver aimed it at the bar's ceiling and fired bang dust rained down startling the stripper into a Crouch patrons panicked scrambling for cover some stood Frozen in shock others glared indignantly or frowned and a few even spo
rted expectant grins what is he thinking what is he doing batau was dumbfounded lumine blew on the revolver's muszle and flashed a grin at the patrons everyone may I have your attention I have something to ask you chapter 517 prominent Merchant lumian ignored the stunned silence that followed his question a smirk played on his lips as he addressed the group so where can a fellow finds some mystical trinkets around here upon hearing this question bat nant couldn't help but raise his right hand an
d finish his remaining golden Psalm where did this Punk come from how could he ask such a question in public even if nobody reported him they'd only see him as a Fool For a Moment batner regretted accepting LS Barry's invitation this fellow would tarnish his reputation by association noticing the odd Expressions around the bar lumian gave a nonchalant shrug he holstered his revolver and announced looks like you're all just ordinary folk then with that he leaped off the wooden platform navigating
through the startled crowd back to the counter the two drunkards he'd thrown out along with the others who had been frightened by him measured his strength and weapons choosing not to retaliate back on his bar stool lumian ordered a Landy proof with a grin at batna Port faram is certainly more open than Trier batna studied Lewis Barry with an are you serious expression forcing a smile we must follow Gman Sparrow's career not his actions is this fellow so obsessed with Gman Sparrow that he mimic
s his cold Reckless demeanor Gman Sparrow at least had the strength to back up his Madness what about you furthermore Gman Sparrow exudes a cold and indifferent Madness while you are Reckless foolish and brainless how can the two be equal lumian ignored bat's jab and turned the conversation to the recent surge in Pirate activity in the fog sea after finishing his Landy proof he Bid Farewell to batna and headed out walking through the bustling Open Air Market he made his way towards the harbor ju
st as lumian returned to the square plastered with announcements a sudden jolt sent him whirling around a male Islander sporting a half doop hat and a Dusty black jacket approached hesitantly a strain smile plastered on his face I saw you at the bar earlier cut to the chase lumian urged impatiently The Islander his brownish black skin stretched over a lean face leaned in and lowered his voice looking for mystical items are we I know just the place really lumian asked in disbelief can't promise a
nything but it's worth a shot just don't buy anything if they turn out unsuitable the islander's Gaze flicked to lumian left armpit besides you're armed and dangerous not exactly an easy target for robbery right that's true lumian contemplated this for a moment then gave a slow nod what's your name Carmel The Islander gestured towards a narrow Street branching Off The Square follow me it's close lumian trailed nonchalantly behind Carmel their path Crossing two streets before they arrived in a di
strict early reminiscent of Ru Anarchy crumbling buildings huddled close new construction jostling for space amidst the narrow road car led lumian into a dimly lit laundry shop its interior draped with damp clothes they navigated the Maze of hanging garments arriving finally deep inside the dark room there was a door there disguise yourself first carel instructed retrieving two hooded black robes from a hook nearby those who dabble in such things prefer to keep their identity secret lumian down
the robe pulling the hood low over his face Carmel then wrapped on the door in a spefic Pacific Rhythm it creaked open revealing a makeshift living room furnished with an old sofa threadbear armchairs and a mismatched assortment of furniture six figures cloaked in identical robes sat in various positions their faces obscured by the Shadows lumian politely closed the door behind him as carel made a brief introduction after the two pulled up a stool and sat down a man with his had pulled low lean
forward and whispered I need a royal jelly fish's Venom Crystal I can offer 5,000 veror silence the next participant sold a strange sea eagle eyeball he had procured seeing that their discussion was on point lumian stood up and surveyed the Gathering I need a Sphinx's brain name your price the man seeking the crown jellyfish's Venom crystals voice was carefully controlled as he replied I happen to have one if you pay me 30,000 veror it's yours how can I be sure of its authenticity lumian asked h
im directly the strange sea eagle eyeball seller interjected in a raspy voice I can notorized it for you excellent let me take a look at the goods first lumian smiled approaching the seller the man replied calmly such a valuable mystical item you wouldn't expect me to carry it around would you I'll only bring it to you if you pay a 50% deposit first it's upstairs you can follow me and make sure I don't escape you can even put the deposit with the notary for safekeeping very reasonable just as lu
mian finished speaking he suddenly launched at the Traer with the speed of a cheetah a right hook swinging through the air bang the man crumpled to the ground his teeth flying in a spray of blood the other participants including the notary and caramel were momentarily stunned before scrambling for the door none of them challenged lumian assault nor attempted to use their powers their sole Focus was on Escape Carmel closest to the exit flung open the door and bolted in an instant his vision blurr
ed and he found himself back in the simple living room alongside two others who had suffered the same fate they all looked bewildered as if witnessing a folk tail come alive bang a yellow bullet slammed into the exit door the hooted figures huddled down covering their heads with practiced movements lumian spun around pulled back the traitor's hood and pressed the revolver's muzzle against his forehead not a bad scam lumian said with a smile he had orchestrated an impromptu conspiracy drawing att
ention with a gunshot in the bar and publicly expressing his need for a mystical item this allowed him to identify any greedy Pirates or local swindlers who might possess knowledge Beyond the reach of ordinary citizens including Black Market information it was also a way to digest the potion the seller was a typical Islander with brownish black skin a long face gentle features and dark Amber eyes I wasn't lying to you he insisted anxiously and angrily really lumian cocked the revolver's hammer b
efore closing the door lumian had created a bottle of fiction setting a condition that only beyonders could enter none of the participants had successfully escaped which confirmed the absence of beyonders if you're not a beyonder why mention the main ingredient of the conspir potion just for fun the seller trembled and stammered I I'm sorry we just wanted to scam some money we we can't survive otherwise lumian wasn't interested in their motives he glanced at the neatly lined up accomplices and t
apped the traitor's forehead with the guns muzzle what's your name Rody the Sellar replied swallowing hard another tap to the forehead where did you hear about the Sphinx brain Crown jellyfish's Venom Crystal and notary this information was inaccessible to Ordinary People I I can't say a Sheen of cold sweat appeared on Rody's forehead confidentiality agreement or other restrictions lumian studied Rody for a few seconds and smiled then tell me who your master is Rody froze his eyes widening in fe
ar he hadn't expected the other party to be so certain he had a master that he was someone else's servant 3 2 lumian began the countdown it's sir morala Rody blurted out then take me there lumian calmly requested Rody sweating intensified no no I'm Miss Fidel's attendant he's the vice president of the port FM joint Chamber of Commerce participating in numerous mysticism Gatherings organized by Fidel as an attendant although he can't divulge the corresponding information to others he can use the
information he obtained to Swindle adventurers lumian stood up thoughtfully dismantled the bottle of fiction and led Carmel and his swindler accomplices out he interrogated them one by one and confirmed that Rody was indeed Fidel gara's attendant one of the vice president of the port FM joint chamber of commerce's primary tasks was to assist pirates in handling sensitive and illegal cargo Port faram Cartier to Black pearls Governor General's office 16 rukas Lumi and padded Rody now Dawn in his r
ed attendance attire with gold trimmings and crisp white pants a smile played on lumian lips as he spoke tell M Fidel that I'm interested in purchasing some mystical ingredients and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss it further all right Rody yearned to utter a single plea if you could kindly remove the revolver from my back I would be eternally grateful leaning against the weathered wall of a nearby house lumian watched as the swindler nervously entered Unit 16 the four-story greay roo
fed building adorned with numerous statues the moment Rody stepped inside escaping the revolver's direct aim his first instinct was to bury the whole incident and forget it ever happened but then he remembered the chilling warning delivered by the man who fired without hesitation a 10-minute Silence from Fidel and Rod's True Colors as a swindler would be painted loudly across the street should I lie and claim missir Fidel is unavailable but he doesn't seem easily duped a drastic reaction could b
e worse Rody caught in a dilemma clenched his teeth and wrapped on the study door Fidel Gara a man descended from both intis and fapt blood possessed curly black hair that had started to show signs of age dark brown eyes and skin darkened by the sun though once known for his refined demeanor time had etched its mark on his face leaving behind a Mane of modeled white hair and prominent wrinkles dressed in a crisp white shirt and a brown vest he quietly sipped his wine as Rotty trembling with fear
stammered out their confession he spoke of their ill intentions of their attempt to Swindle the new adventurer as soon as Rody mentioned lumian leaping onto the wooden platform firing a shot to attract attention and boldly inquiring about obtaining a mystical item the merchant sighed and interrupted his flustered attendant there's no need to elaborate further does he wish to see me now chapter 518 merchants and trustman 16 rukas twirling the brim of his golden straw hat lumian stopped just outs
ide the office door and met Fidel G's gaze across the desk lumian grin was anything but friendly made a decision have you faster than I expected Fidel Gera with his partially fop poian features turned to rot and let out a soft sigh didn't expect my attendant to be the ring leader of a scam Syndicate maybe the paychecks he receives from you don't quite match the lifestyle he sees on a daily basis lumian shop back habitually Fidel ignored the jab he studied lumian eyes narrowed so that bar Act was
all for show to dupe fools like him let's say I'm grateful for their thousand ver door donation looks like Port FMS got a bright future for con artists no shame in his banditry not a flicker Rody felt a swarm of regret not at his insights Fidel nodded and inquired what's on your shopping list lum Ian affecting an air of indifference responded I'm in the market for a bottle of colorful bearded horned lizards Venom isn't it the Sphinx's brain Rody who was listening was taken aback for a moment he
couldn't help but wonder if he was the swindler or the man opposite him clad in a white shirt and brown vest Fidel contemplated for a moment before offering I don't have it in stock but I can procure it for you it might take 2 to 3 days as for the price it varies usually between 3,000 to 4,000 ver door depending on the seller need my assistance in acquiring it no problem lumian arms slightly spread replied praise the son you're a gem Fidel suspecting mockery frowned slightly he maintained his c
omposure stating I'm not charitable I'm a businessman why not make a profitable deal besides I find forming connections with adventurers like you beneficial given money and resources certain matters are easier for you to handle Fidel smiling questioned aren you concerned about counterfeit Goods how do you confirm authenticity on the spot lumian with an approving smile quipped I know you live here that's Assurance enough the famous Merchant Fidel gun down six times in a row for pulling a fast one
in a deal worth of few 2000 VOR not the kind of rep you'd call respectable news he left the issue of confirming the colorful bearded horned lizard Venom's authenticity un addressed Fidel maintained his impassive Gaze on lumian before a smirk crossed his face I can't recall the last time someone dared to threaten me like this interested in knowing what fate befell those who did curious if I've got the nerve to make a move now lumian gaze narrowed a touch his smile remained but it chilled the roo
m in an instant he met Fidel's gaze without hesitation after a while Fidel sighed without anger and remarked your approach reminds me of someone the legendary Adventurer Gman Sparrow yes iicking him lumian admitted candidly Fidel chuckled imitating his Madness then so underneath the ACT you're a calm rational and cunning individual lumian shook his head smiling and replied no if I don't imitate him I'd be even crazier the atmosphere in the study became tense once more Fidel picking up and sippin
g fragrant black tea from a bone porcelain cup acknowledged you're quite the young Firebrand your Vigor even makes an old man like me a bit envious how about taking on a commission it can fetch you a hefty sum and earn you Fame at Sea akin to Gman Sparrow lumian a adjusting his golden Straw Hat inquired what's the job eliminate a pirate baronet black class key captain of the golden nepos the Bounty is 65,000 veror Fidel stated calmly he used to be the third made of the king of dusk bilov left th
e fleet turned to plunging on his own for months back he stole a batch of my goods on St tick Island it's likely sold by now I don't expect to cover it I just want him dead let everyone know that anyone who touches my goods meets their end lumian teasingly asked what if it was the king of dusk who did it Fidel fell into silence after a brief pause Fidel brushed off loman's question and continued I'll provide you with regular updates on KY his characteristics strength ship location and onshore wh
ereabouts as a bonus I'll throw in an extra $25,000 veror as a reward if you manage to take down key I'll expedite the process to secure the full Bounty through my connections and help spread your reputation everything key owns will be yours so what do you say eliminate key and you'll become one of the most renowned adventurers at C 25,000 additional reward and Intel support lumian thought for a moment and asked with a smile how many adventurers have you pitched this to seven or eight all of who
m I hold in high regard Fidel replied candidly there's no penalty for failure as long as you survive inwardly lumian mused so it doesn't matter whether I accept the mission or not he nodded hunting Pirates is the duty of every Adventurer with a verbal agreement established Fidel reached into a drawer producing a brown paper envelope which he tossed to lumian lumian deafly caught it with one hand untied the thread and extracted the information swiftly flipping through it abruptly he looked up at
Fidel has key been seen in Port FM recently yes I'm certain of this Intel though his exact hiding spot is unknown Fidel replied with a slight nod agreeing to return in two days for updates on both the colorful bearded horned lizard Venom and baronet black lumian left 16 ruk coras and made his way towards the harbor Rody fearing severe punishment was surprised when Fidel merely waved him off instructing go back to your room and reflect yes Miss Gara Rody relieved left the study and ascended the d
imly lit stairs to the second floor yet as he walked a chill overcame him and he shivered the darkness around him deepened and in the dim light something emerged from behind his shadow attempting to cry out for help Rody gripped by Terror found himself forever voiceless meanwhile lumian didn't head directly back to the flying bird instead under the cooling night sky he strolled towards a street he had recently passed there stood a modest Cathedral the Fool's Cathedral having previously spotted t
he Fool's sacred emblem on the bell tower lumian had decided to offer a prayer upon his return as expected Mr Fool's Faith seems prevalent at Sea port faram being an inis colony boasts several Cathedrals lumian gazed at the warm light emanating from the cathedral removed his golden straw hat and entered inside lumian noticed around 20 to 30 individuals likely homeless resting at the edge of the wide Hall some had tattered blankets While others relied solely on their clothes for warmth the fog se
a archipelago wouldn't turn these tramps into ice statues this season but rain lurked ready to pour at any time finding shelter was a coveted Haven for these Tramps and the Fool's Cathedral offered Solace back in my Vagabond days when brutal weather hit or days without food wore me down I'd roll the dice in the cathedrals of the two churches if the bishop or Padre was decent they'd toss a meal my way in a spot to crash for the night but come Dawn I had to vanish or I'd end up in those rotten rel
ief centers lumian reminisced found a seat and started praying the Fool's Cathedral embraced silence at night now and then folks strolled in muttered their prayers and exited some were Merchant Garb others rocked a sailor's look and a few even emitted a faint pirate Vibe but none Disturbed the peaceful aura lumian wasn't sure what to pray for back when he'd occasionally Dro by the Eternal blazing sun Cathedral he' just Echo bits of scripture in his mind tossing wishes like coins and hoping for c
orresponding blessings what if they actually became true now he knew such rituals were feudal and he had few desires most importantly lumian had only heard clerical teachings about the fool a few times he couldn't remember much from the Bible except for the eight angels and Mr Fool's Authority but did that matter now recounting his journey from leaving Trier to arriving at Port faram lumian emotions gradually settled into a sense of Tranquility May Mr fool bless me May catastrophes be resolved M
ay Aurora be resurrected after about 15 minutes lumian concluded his prayer with a simple wish as he stood up a distant Rumble echoed the cathedral's windows rattled and the building creaked and swayed lumian raised his eyebrows amidst the startled tramps he walked to the door and gazed towards the source of the Noise near the governor General's office billowing smoke and Flames Rose into the Sky casting an eerie glow on the surroundings lumian couldn't help but raise his right hand and stroke h
is chin he muttered to himself this shouldn't have anything to do with my arrival right it seemed something significant had occurred in Port faram chapter 519 one event a day the Flames of car black pearls danced in lumian eyes pulling him deep into thought as a conspirator his mind instinctively dissected the possibilities the resistance and civil Independence factions were easily ruled out they had no presence in this archipelago in's First far-flung Colony the religious and cultural genocide
along with the assimilation efforts of successive governments they had tirelessly worked to make it happen Emperor rosell's policies had transformed this place into something akin to in's overseas Province loose laws and weak security the Islanders having abandoned their original Faith now saw themselves as discriminated citizens in the intis Border regions this discrimination mirrored the plight of rians in the south of entis and savoyards in the East regardless trior citizens held a universal
disdain for all foreigners however their vigilance heightened against Islanders notorious for scams and thuggery did the pirate trade spark internal strife or were Southern continent organizations seeking to overthrow colonial rule deliberately causing trouble in the fog sea archipelago perhaps some ambitious individual is following the lead of an evil God lumian thoughts raced as he noticed a 2.5 M tall half giant emerging from a room beside the cathedral dressed in a black trench coat and silk
Top Hat addressing the bewildered supplicants and tramps he assured them don't worry the Lord will protect everyone stay here and don't go out wait for the riot to subside there won't be any danger praise the fool the Believers of the fool Church found solace pressing their hands to their chests and bowing their expressions softened conveying a sense of security the tramps exchanged glances but none dared to leave in the minds of most anions a cathedral was a safer Haven than any government reg
ardless of the church it belonged to at that moment golden SU light descended into the area where the explosion had occurred accompanied by a series of dense explosions though not as deafening as before it was evident that the governor General's office and the beyonders of the two churches were addressing the anomaly simultaneously lumian observed the sky once illuminated By Moonlight and starlight darkening despite no change in the weather the street outside seemed cloaked in a thin dark ful ig
noring the half giant Bishop shouts after a moment of contemplation lumian opened the cathedral door of the fool and stepped out the temperature outside had notably dropped akin to trier's Autumn beneath the gas Street lamps glow lumian retraced his steps back to the port suddenly a swinging figure emerged from a nearby alley the figure clad in a thin shirt and pants with bare feet had a pale wrinkled face his eyes were more white than brown and liver mortise covered his Exposed Skin zombie lumi
an raised his eyebrows as the suspected zombie an old man staggered towards car to Black pearls it seemed to detect a hint of spirituality and blood abruptly turning to lumian and emitting an inhuman sound lumian promptly condensed the Crimson Fireball nearly white and send it hurtling towards the zombie amidst the rumbling explosion the zombie's head shattered and its body disintegrated it met its demise once more more no more movement is that all you've got lumian had originally wondered if he
had encountered a more dangerous Undead creature pressing on he formed 10 to 20 Crimson Fireballs above his head behind him on his shoulders and at his sides allowing them to follow his movements and maintain a relative suspension as lumian rounded a corner he spotted a young couple screaming in Terror and fleeing behind them a zombie pursued its dark dark red heart and white intestines faintly discernible from numerous gunshot wounds a nearly white Crimson Fireball Unleashed by Luman flew past
the couple and exploded on the pursuing zombie Rumble the chart corpse scattered in all directions accompanied by residual Flames the young couple halted in Surprise stared at Lumi and surrounded by 10 to 20 Crimson nearly white Fireballs confusion and disbelief filled their eyes are you waiting for death lumian cursed as he Advanced take the back street and enter the Fool's Cathedral all right all right the young man and woman responded instinctively as if facing armed police officers or adven
turers the fireball was clearly more powerful than a gun as the couple entered the street where the Fool's cathedral was located lumian resembling an Envoy of flames continued towards the port at a moderate pace along the way he encountered a few more waves of people emerging from bars open air markets and other places who had encountered zombies lumian didn't say a word he directed The Crimson nearly white Fireballs around him to help them eliminate the revived corpses then he instructed them t
o hide in the nearest Cathedral the zombies Pursuit and the intimidation of the Fireballs made his words persuasive no one insisted on finding their own way if there were any lumian couldn't be bothered after several similar encounters lumian began to discern a pattern these zombies weren't reanimated from the living they were originally deceased the entirety of Port FMS deceased had risen without any discernable cause these zombies instinctively headed towards the explosion site but if they enc
ounter the living on the way they'd be drawn by both flesh and spirituality leading them to pursue kill and gnaw with this understanding lumian no longer advised passers by to seek refuge in distant Cathedrals instead he directed them to avoid hospitals graveyards and similar places urging them to stay for 2 to 3 hours in bustling bars dance halls or houses where no recent deaths had occurred after a series of halts and advances lumian returned to the port and reboard the flying bird he continue
d unleashing the Crimson Almost White fireballs and until only two remained Philip leaning against the ship's rail kept his eyes fixed on the governor General's office what happened he inquired of lumian how would I know lumian replied amused Philip swiftly changed the topic did you come across any anomalies only then did lumian briefly recount the explosion near the governor General's office and the sudden reanimation of the corpses zombie summoning Phil Philip muttered to himself a frown creas
ing his brow without awaiting lumian response he sighed and said it was smooth only on the first day of this Voyage on the second day we encountered bone Splitter on the third day death Navigators attacked us at noon by night or rather in the early hours of the fourth day another zombie Calamity struck in Port FM we still have 6 days until we reach Port Santa lumian felt a pain of guilt in theory his attraction to or attraction by calamities shouldn't be so frequent when he was in Tri he didn't
encounter mystical incidents every day if that were the case 007 would have died from overwork encountering one or two calamities throughout the journey would be understandable but considering Dell's derangement it's truly a daily Affair could it be that some unclean entity is tailing me could it be the cause the trigger or the convergence and is there essentially only one Calamity I've encountered the more lumian pondered the more he felt the urge to correspond with Madam magician to investigat
e if there was an underlying issue behind such frequent calamities perhaps the zombie Calamity was triggered by the initial trouble on the ship once we leave the flying bird our subsequent Journey might become peaceful lumian casually consoled Phillip he didn't hold much confidence in his words hope so Philip spread his arms slightly and prayed devoutly praise the son lumian took his time before heading back to the first class cabin he lingered by the shipboard surveying Port FM the authori sile
nt endorsement of pirate activities in the fog sea archipelago had resulted in a certain level of chaos and misconduct however it had also led to a notable increase in the number of beyonders compared to regular entian cities swiftly or organizing a resistance they cleared the streets of zombies minimizing the casualties among citizens and tourists whether Pirates and adventurers exploited the turmoil to commit crimes or settle scores remained uncertain in less than half an hour the turmoil near
the explosion site subsided official beyonders dispersed addressing disturbances on other streets very good nothing major happened they managed to control it in time Philip remark relieved you can say that but I can't lumian laughed self-deprecatingly only then did Philip feel at ease enough for casual conversation did you go into FM for a drink that's right lumian replied with a smile I happen to receive a commission what commission philli asked casually hunting a pirate baronet black lumian d
idn't withhold any details Phil Philip I narrowed as he inquired with a frown are you sure you're stronger than baronet black he has a ship and over a 100 subordinates besides even if you find an opportunity to assassinate him aren't you afraid of the king of dusk's retaliation he's one of the maritime Kings just because I accepted a commission doesn't mean I'll definitely do it I don't even know where to find black baronet class key that's his name right lumian didn't mind the potential repercu
ssions from the king of dusk there were more than one Saint who wanted to deal with him Philip observed Lewis Barry's nonchalant demeanor realizing he had accepted a mission but would reconsider only if there was a chance to complete it thus he didn't press further on the matter the next morning as the Security Supervisor finished breakfast a subordinate sailor informed him the governor General's office had ordered the port to be temporarily closed and All Ships were prohibited from leaving Phil
ip suppressed the urge to stand up and asked in a deep voice what are the soldiers at the Port doing searching Ship by ship the Sailor replied truthfully in room five of the first class cabin lumian observed the chaotic Harbor where the Army had entered and continued writing a letter to Jenna and franka something seems to have happened to port faram on St tick island in the fog SE archipelago ask that person and see if he knows the exact situation at this point lumian raised his right hand and t
apped his chest four times up down left right like Mr K he whispered sympathetically poor 007 chapter 520 demon warlock Tri K de la Cathedral commemorative n Ru Orosi apartment 702 Franco awoke naturally Rising lazily from her bed her plans were simple grabbing a piece of toast anticipating a heavy lunch lately the absence of mirror people leads had made her days relaxed thank the heavens thank the Earth thank Mr fool lumian the Jinx has left Trier franka muttered in her premal prayer as she sip
ped her milk Jenna returned and pointed to the coffee table rabbit chasel delivered a letter this morning it's from lumian letter Fran's eyes narrowed as her relaxed body tensed the source of Dell's derangement was still at large what had happened this time he mentioned an incident in the capital of the fog sea archipelago he wishes to gather details and hopes you can inquire with your contact among the authorities I refrain from waking you since you only reach out to that contact late at night
so I opted to read the letter immediately it seems you can only make inquiries during during the night Jenna explained concisely how considerate lumian that Rascal would undoubtedly knock on the door and jolt me awake franka who had experienced loman's disruptive wake up calls countless times felt unusually touched she chuckled did something happen to Port faram once he arrived even though it seems unrelated to him but Franco leaned back slightly and remarked what's up with the walking mysticism
catastrophe detector since it wasn't urgent she planned to ask about 007 in the telegram group later at night after all he was an official beyonder of Tri it was unlikely he would have immediate information about the events in the fog sea archipelago's Capital if she didn't initiate the inquiry he might remain unaware franka with her pension for instant messaging sat down the bottle of milk and wrote Lumi in a teasing reply if you wanted know what's happening investigate it yourself a walking m
ysticism catastrophe detector like yourself doesn't need clues or information stroll through the streets of Port faram aimlessly and who knows you might bump into the person involved hey let's not turn letter writing into work-related communication using it only to discuss issues or ask for help can't you share the interesting SE tals and details of pirates bounties he ever since you left Trier everything's been calm and quiet I can enjoy sleeping in again enjoy your sweet revenge no need to rus
h back give us a heads up if you need assistance Jenna observed franka thoughtfully as she gleefully filled nearly two pages of the letter inside room five of the flying birds first class cabin and Port faram lumian confined to his quarters sneered as he finished reading Frank's reply how many complaints has this fellow received from 00 s she's blaming me for the frequent mysticism catastrophes folding the letter he brought it to Ludwig's lips the boy who had just finished dessert looked at lumi
an and remarked I'm not a shredder I thought you eat everything lumian replied casually as he lit the letter watching it turn to ashes in the sea breeze blowing through the window shortly after lunch Philip knocked on the door accompanied by Four soldiers in blue military uniforms adorned with golden thread Reds the officer holding copies of lumian and the others identification documents compared their faces to black and white photos like you they came from Port Gotti and only arrived last night
the officer inquired having confirmed Philips reliability yes I watched them board the ship we met frequently in the past 2 days Philip replied wisely choosing not to expose the fact that lumian and the others identities and information were fake very wise otherwise you'll witness true trouble lumian joked inwardly if his disguise were to be exposed he would choose to teleport away with Lugano and lwig rather than make a scene and reveal the adventurer Lewis Barry to the world lumian only Devot
ion to Gman Sparrow ready to hunt Pirates when the opportunity arose in truth lumian had no intention of becoming a true Adventurer his purpose for venturing out to sea was Revenge after confirming lumian and the others situation the officer led the soldiers to the next room with Philip accompanying them lumian observed that the investigation of the flying bird was thorough yet not overly intense the officers followed procedures meticulously without delving into further inquiries it made sense t
he explosion in cier to Black pearls and the abnormality of the corpses couldn't have occurred overnight even if it was an accident it had been br for a while the extensive impact suggested a prolonged development unless the person involved was a Demag good it was nearly impossible for ordinary authorities to trace any Demag good related traces this meant the flying bird having arrived in Port faram only the previous night likely had no connection to the incident the focus was on confirming the
passengers identities the possibility of a Demag good being injured and unable to escape Port faram was considered warranting a comprehensive investigation but there were no suspicious casualties on the flying bird the officers disembarked after nearly 2 hours accompanied by 20 to 30 soldiers lumian now on the deck approached philli and inquired what happened last night Philip glanced around and lowered his voice I heard from my former colleague that they're searching for demon warlock Burman Bu
rman lumian expressed his ignorance having only read a portion of the wanted posters the previous night lumian was not familiar with demon warlock Burman his attention had been on Maritime Kings pirate Admirals and other significant Pirates then he had shared a drink with bat nant he's a wanted Adventurer Philip explained with a sigh before I left the fog sea Fleet he was still normal he chased bounties and treasures and met his wife Helen a female Adventurer later Helen died in an accident caus
ing Burman to go crazy he wanted to revive his wife and did many things both good and bad attempts he mercilessly orchestrated the destruction of a 300 person town to fulfill the conditions for a resurrection ritual he organized Gatherings of evil warlocks aiming to use the lives of others especially newborns for cruel and bloody witchcraft to revive Helen these events pushed his bounty to surpass bone splitter basil reach ing 600,000 veror in his quest to resurrect his wife he was driven to bec
ome a cruel and cold demon warlock lumian suddenly sighed if Madam magician hadn't found him back then if Mr fool hadn't offered a glimmer of hope and if the tarot Club hadn't arranged for two formidable psychiatrists to provide treatment would he now resemble Burman and carry a demon prefixed moniker moreover simply treading the path of Boons would expedite his growth with terab boros's Aid he could reach sequence five fate appropriator within a few months the obliteration of a 300 person Town
held the potential to elevate him to a circle inhabitant 600,000 veror is nearly on par with vice admiral black tide Holly sassin who has the lowest Bounty among pirate Admirals lumian remarked drawing a comparison vice admiral black tide was a great pirate who had only gained Fame in recent years his Bounty was 7 100,000 veror Philip fell silent for a moment before adding Burman might not be weaker than Holly sassin but he doesn't have his own Fleet he's always alone and occasionally collaborat
es with those evil warlocks this allows him to escape authorities encirclements and successfully infiltrate towns adorned with his wanted posters from Philip's description lumian gathered that demon warlock Burman possessed diverse abilities excelling at disguises with the Elegance of a true warlock Burman combined it with Mastery over the power of the Dead whether acquired through Resurrection research or inherent in his original sequence's contradictory description of both comprehensive and Sp
ecialty skills the port blockade left the flying bird stranded in fum delayed from its scheduled departure at 400 p.m. lumian found himself with nothing to do sporting his new golden Straw Hat he disembarked from the ship where passengers and sailors could now freely move once more he stepped into Port faram he planned to investigate the scene of last night's explosion perhaps he could unearth some Clues what lay in Ruins was a hospital nearly half of it crumbled unveiling a massive pit leading
underground corpses littered the remaining structures amidst fresh blood and humanoid Shadows charred by the blast with the band lifted numerous adventurers flocked to the site seeking answers lumian blended into the crowd discreetly observing Lewis you're here too suddenly lumian recognized a familiar voice it was bat nant armed with a substantial revolver and an Exquisite Rapier meticulously groomed he looked sharp and sophisticated that's right lumian replied with a smile as an adventurer how
can I miss the Grand Occasion of pursuing the demon warlock our main goal is to gather clues for a reward batna muttered under his breath as he investigated the battle Remnant for leads he casually inquired did you come across those resurrected corpses last night I did besides being a bit Eerie there's nothing noteworthy about them lumian boasted batna glanced at him and suddenly smiled anything unusual happened to you after leaving the bar last night lumian replied nonchalantly I ran into a fe
w swindlers and walked away with a small fortune a small fortune batna was taken aback he suddenly recalled LS Barry's actions at the bar and his words perhaps they think I'm an easy target chapter 521 guidance of Fate when batna turned his gaze back to lumian there was a discernable shift in his eyes the mimickry of Gman Sparrow and the apparent recklessness that characterized this guy seem all too contrived beneath the facade lurked cunning and a hint of sinister intent anyone falling for his
ACT was in for a world of trouble lumian chose not to dwell on how he'd managed to Swindle a small fortune out of the swindlers instead together with batna he meticulously surveyed the aftermath of the explosion scrutinizing every detail regrettably even the official beyonders armed with their diverse sequences and synergistic combinations were at a loss let alone the duo lacking any Proficiency in divination or prophecy batna absent-mindedly ran his fingers over the finely crafted Rapier hangin
g diagonally at his waist letting out a sigh I know it's a long shot but I can't resist coming here wasting my time it's not about the Bounty what Adventurer doesn't dream of overnight Fame hunting down the demon warlock Burman wasn't the only route to fame assisting official beyonders and tracking this wanted criminal whose Bounty rival that of a pirate Admiral was a noteworthy feat in itself wasn't your primary motivation to gather clues for the money lumian inquired a playful smile on his fac
e ah well that's a secondary motive batna awkwardly defended himself suddenly he had a realization he never explicitly mentioned that his investigation aimed at accumulating clues for monetary gain he merely thought about it can he read my thoughts or is he just bluffing batna scrutinized lumian with a perplexed expression lumian chuckled don't let your thoughts betray you if you cross paths with a spectator your secrets won't stay hidden batna instinctively lifted his right hand and touched his
face is my expression management that bad he vented his frustration with a muttered curse with the scene in this level of chaos and no traces left on the nearby streets unless a deity blesses me or I'm imbued with luck finding any clues is like searching for a needle and a haystack how about we grab a drink instead luck finding Clues doesn't necessarily hinge on Good Luck bad luck could work just as well lumian heart stirred as he pulled a bandage from his pocket and calmly wrapped it around hi
s eyes batna con utterly bewildered couldn't help but ask what on Earth are you doing blindfolding relax Ling solely on instinct to navigate the nearby streets eliminates external influences and unleashes the full force of luck lumian explained with a chuckle perhaps today luck is truly on my side according to franka a mystical catastrophe detector like him didn't need conventional clues or Intel he might just stumble upon the person involved while strolling around in that case lumian decided to
follow the whims of Fate this time if he succeeded he could use the demon War block or related Clues to claim a handsome Bounty if he failed it would prove Fran's words to be nothing but baseless slander batna couldn't help but wonder if LS Barry had lost his mind can you really do that there's no harm in trying lumian replied confidently blindfolded and ready to step onto the street after a few Paces he abruptly halted blindfolding he realized was useless for hunters the path he had taken take
n and the scenes he had observed while searching for Clues were vividly etched in his mind meticulously arranged according to their Real World locations essentially he possessed a highdef mental map of the surrounding streets allowing him to reach shops and buildings with uncanny Precision with a hunter's exceptional control over their body and Direction even without sight coupled with heightened senses of smell and hearing lumian couldn't help but conclude that relying on the whims of Fate was
redundant after after a moment of contemplation he began to ponder his next move freely demon warlock burman's elusive escapes hints at special abilities or possessions granting him such Freedom can he teleport away like me alter his appearance in height at will or perhaps even disguise himself as someone of a different gender despite numerous bloody and cruel experiments Burman has evaded capture suggesting conventional methods and thinking wouldn't suffice can I change my mindset and let him t
ake the initiative to appear yes if we can't find him we can make him come to us his primary concern is resurrecting his wife Helen if I can fabricate a few cases of Resurrection or discuss Resurrection at certain mysticism Gatherings and provide verifiable mysticism knowledge and related domains this demon warlock might very well follow the clues I left behind however this plan faces two challenges the official beyonders might have attempted similar schemes and Burman being cautious could see t
hrough them Additionally the time needed for setup and waiting could be weeks or even months a luxury I lack in Port faram I can only weave the plan gradually into mysticism Gatherings and bar conversations occasionally revealing secrets to make it more realistic and my motives less apparent lost in his thoughts lumian relied on bat aant for occasional support preventing mishaps during their walk when lumian had a complete albeit timeconsuming plan he stopped removed the bandage covering his eye
s and smiled at batna where are we my intuition says there might be clues about the demon warlock hidden here it's a regular street with regular houses the residents seemed wealthy and Powerful batner replied helplessly lumian finally caught sight of the Evening Sun as lumian adjusted to the Evening Sun his eyes narrowed and his heart quickened although unfamiliar with many streets in Port faram his instinctive Journey Guided by Fate had led him to a familiar Place 16 R coras the adjacent grayis
h Brown building adorned with a sculpted outer wall belonged to Fidel Gera The prominent Merchant lumian had reserved colorful bearded horned lizard Venom here last night and accepted a commission to hunt down black baronet class key Toros are you behind this lumian immediate Instinct was to question the inevitability Angels sealed within him Toros remained silent leaving batna standing beside lumian puzzled he couldn't fathom who lwis Barry was addressing if turmob boros didn't intentionally le
ad me here then something in Fidel gara's house is aligning with my fate is it an item related to the hunter pathway or connected to an evil God or could the clues to demon warlock burman's whereabouts truly be found at Fidel's residence lumian mind raed as he rapidly considered a series of possibilities staring at Fidel's building he evaluated the likelihood of the demon warlock's presence Burman engaged in numerous Resurrection experiments likely struggled to complete his preparations alone sn
atching various resources would draw the attention of both official beyonders and Pirates Who sought his capture only the assistance of other evil warlocks could provide him with the necessary help if a well-connected merchant like Fidel supported him in secret Burman wouldn't face difficulties obtaining experimental materials for Fidel with a sequence possibly not high enough having a demon warlock reliant on him for cover protection is undoubtedly advantageous considering Fidel's clandestine b
usiness vulnerable to attacks from powerful Pirates or adventurers having a demon warlock at his disposal makes sense in case of future conflicts with authorities the Warlock could Shield him enabling a change of of identity and a fresh start in another city or country according to Aurora's insights such individuals often maintain fake identities and Reserve Assets in multiple places last night soon after I met Fidel a mishap occurred involving the demon warlocks failed experiment lumian averted
his gaze lumian increasingly suspected that the merchant Fidel Gara had motives to Shield demon warlock Burman of course if tabor's intent Al guided him here the situation would only become more complex and serious what are you looking at Baton inquired following lumian gaze to 16 rukas I met Fidel Gera a prominent Merchant here last night and received a commission from him lumian replied candidly what commission batna asked with curiosity lumian responded with a smile hunt the captain of the g
olden nepos black baronet class key is the rumor true that black baronet class hijacked Fidel's shipment Fidel hired numerous adventurers to deal with black baronet bat enlightened before lowering his voice don't tell anyone about this why lumian inquired with a smile batna stroking his neatly trimmed stubble whispered these bounties and commissions don't necessitate actual acceptance nor do they require success yes if word gets out that an adventurer plans to hunt a pirate and they're not too f
ar apart Revenge from said pirate is inevitable it's both a punishment and a warning baronet black is a notorious pirate if he catches wind that a newcomer like you is taking on a mission to hunt him and is Spreading the News do you think he'll take offense he might track you down and use your demise as a lesson for other adventurers Infidel baronet black is indeed in Port FM lumian nodded thoughtfully that's a smart approach smart batau was momentarily taken AB back in the evening at a bar lumi
an batna and the others had been reving for nearly 2 hours filled with joy and excitement suddenly lumian lifted his glass and descended from the bar stool to the floor addressing the adventurers and ordinary patrons around him he declared everyone remember my name LS Barry I'm on the brink of Fame I've accepted a commission from The prominent Merchant Fidel my objective is to track down black baronet class key when I succeed the name Lewis Barry will Echo across the five Seas when that time com
es you'll proudly say you shared a drink with me ah batna froze on the bar stool it felt like witnessing LS Barry once again leaping onto the wooden platform and firing his gun the night before chapter 522 excellent scheme amid the bustling scene lumian relished his drink until the clock neared midnight exiting the bar with batna they stepped onto the street where the once War Sea Breeze had turned chilly batna hesitated before asking do you seriously plan to go after baronett black hadn't Lewis
Barry's performance been a repeat of the previous night's scheme expecting black baronet class key to come looking for him I and turned his head his green eyes devoid of any signs of intoxication otherwise if he doesn't seek me out where am I supposed to find him sneak onto the golden nepos and take on their entire ship solo Fair Point batna conceded that Lewis Barry's logic had Merit once black baronet made land he would likely disguise himself making him hard to track at sea or on his own boa
t a lone Adventurer would find it nearly possible to take him down even Lions feared a wolf pack moreover among the wolves aside from class keyy there were a few heads with beyonder powers batna had to admit that every head was no less formidable than himself after a brief pause batna sensed something a miss and blurted out are you sure you can handle baronet black and the two or three helpers he might have lumian lips curled into a smile every adventurer who comes to see dreams of of following
in Gman Sparrow's great footsteps it wasn't the first time he said this but the tone was different this time batna detected a calm and serious demeanor is he for real is he Sly and cunning or just plain Reckless at that moment batna had to reconsider his understanding of Lewis Barry there was a method to his Madness a trap meticulously laid out but the aspirations and strategies were impractical what struck batam most was that Lewis knew it was unrealistic yet he calmly and persistently pressed
on to realize his Grand dream how to describe this guy batna couldn't find the right words at that moment lumian had already reached the Open Air Market stalls he dropped five veror on fried banana slices scones roasted meat roasted oysters grilled fish roasted shrimp and sugar cane you're still hungry batna asked surprised during their drinking session they had already ordered fries fish meatloaf and more lumian smiled and replied getting supper for my godson godson at your age batna couldn't q
uite fathom this guy with a seavoy province accent maybe it's a trend in the mountainous Province for young men to become Godfathers after lumian picked up the brown paper bags batna exhaled and remarked your plan might not be effective adventurers boasting about their exploits are a dime a dozen they might not consider your declaration a joke to spread it to others it's too common lumian smiled and said no they'll spread it like wildfire in a few days the entire Port fa will know that a new Adv
enturer has taken a commission to hunt down baronet black how's that possible you can't control their mouths batner retorted subconsciously suddenly he was taking a back you can't really control their thoughts can you lumian scoffed and tapped his head with the paper bags use your brain and think carefully they won't want to spread it someone will help me spread it batna had an epiphany you want to secretly hire a group of people to help you publicize this matter he paused for a few seconds befo
re continuing there's no need for you to hire them the merchant Fidel will help you achieve your goal once he finds out about your act he has ample resources but what if he doesn't know I'll pay him a visit tomorrow lumian replied calmly it's meticulous and feasible it's like iron chains all interconnected the more batna thought about it the more he realized that every detail of this plan had been considered but overall it exuded a sense of Madness after a while he instinctively assessed if Baro
n black leaves the fog sea it might take months for him to hear the news if he happens to be in Port faram perhaps he'll find out in two or 3 days Port faram had a population of just over 100,000 including tourists it might not even be comparable to a Cartier in Trier more people were scattered across St tick Island's plantations and the andaa volcano mines I hope he's in Port faram lumian Said with a satisfied expression as he strolled through the night batna fell silent unsure of what to say r
eturning to the flying bird lumian entered room five of the first class cabin and found lwig enjoying the supper he had left for him he placed the brown paper bags on the dining table the aroma of fried ingredients and barbecue filled the air Ludwig looked up in Surprise before quickly devouring the food lumian had brought back lumian settled into a nearby recliner rocking gently finally lwig let out a contended sigh and said you get tired of always eating cheese bread cakes and crackers for sup
per a person who can even eat live rats raw doesn't have the right to say that lumian criticized and smiled this proves that I haven't forgotten you my godson by the way how long do you plan to follow me I've already helped you escape the Church of knowledge lwig pondered seriously I'll follow you until I I can earn my own living nah now I'm still a child that's true if this fellow doesn't have the money to buy food something terrifying might happen also before I go to the city of Exiles the Chu
rch of knowledge probably won't allow Ludwig to leave me lumian laughed self-deprecatingly I an unmarried underage man have to support a child like you for a long time lwig muttered under his breath not necessarily very long does that mean you can recover to the point of supporting yourself within this year or next lumian pretended not to hear lwigs muttering and gestured towards the servants quarters with his chin has that guy been acting okay Ludwig acting as a spy asked in confusion for antig
s is flirting with women on the deck and in the bar under the pretext of attending to patients considered okay yes Lumi inside helplessly you inions the next afternoon amid rumors of the port closure possibly ending the following morning lumian disembarked from the flying bird and headed straight to Ru Korea incar the black pearls to pay an early visit to the prominent Merchant Fidel Gara the previous evening lumian had received a letter from franka delivered by Jenna's rabbit chasel the explosi
on in Port FM matched Philips Intel but there were more details by the time official beyonders reached the scene demon warlock Burman had already vanished facing an undead monster made of Limbs and corpse fragments capable of Awakening the deceased in Port faram official beyonders had their hands full the hospital suffered casualties patients fell victim to the Monstrous Horror in Fidel gara's study lumian met the man a blend of entis and phap Potter blood smoking a cigar with a grin did you com
e here because of the smell I just received the colorful bearded horned lizard Venom just obtained I'm afraid it's been here all along considering my Earnest efforts to draw out baronett black and fulfill your request you're not suggesting you haven't secured the goods lumian ventured a guess a smile playing on his lips seems Lux smiling upon me how much 3,800 veror my cut isn't much Fidel replied sincerely lumian didn't negotiate he produced a stack of banknotes and tallied out 3,800 verlor obs
erving this Fidel signaled an attendant and gave instructions soon after the attendant returned carrying a brown glass bottle Fidel directed The attendant to take the money and hand over the goods while he kept a distance of roughly 10 m from Luman metal containers won't do the Venom's potency can be affected by corrosion lumian nodded subtly casting a glan at the brown glass bottle before stashing it away in his pocket after the attendant departed Fidel grinned once more I heard you replicated
your act from the night before at the bar last night this influential Merchant showcased his well-informed nature indeed we must employ effective strategies repeatedly Lumi and tacitly concurred Fidel nodded I appreciate a sharp young man like you I'll help disseminate your message and ensure class key hears it promptly he the adventurers I assigned to this task previously were far too risk averse no problem that's precisely why I'm here today lumian mentioned before making his way to leave afte
r a few steps he abruptly halted turned around and spoke thoughtfully do you think demon warlock Burman is hiding here Fidel was taken aback what are you talking about what does the demon warlock have to do with me not much just a wild guess lumian replied with a smile ruk corus is very close to where the explosion occurred last night and your establishment is quite suitable for hiding without waiting for Fidel's response he took another step and casually exited the building Fidel observed lumia
n departure furrowing his brow in confusion he couldn't fathom why lumian had uttered those words in the Deep of night the sound of waves echoed in the distance and the flying Birds swayed gently lumian reclined on the bed in room five of the first class cabin enveloped in a velvet blanket his eyes shut tight breathing deep he was sound asleep suddenly a dark cloud materialized outside the window obscuring the Crimson Moon and Stars in the Sky the room draped in curtains plunged Into Darkness ev
en looking at one's hands one could barely discern five fingers within the Shadows something seen to stir to life chapter 523 I of elcer a lanky Shadow emerged from the shadows in translucent form swiftly it lunged at lumian as if eager to claim a new host resembling the possession of wraiths and evil spirits this entity sought control but lacked the speed to complete the process in a mere blink in an instant lumian previously dormant transformed into a shadowy figure melding seamlessly with the
darkness leaving the bed bereft of his presence this marked the manifestation of his newly contracted skill Shadow transformation an eerie hush enveloped the room dominated by the tall translucent Shadow erasing any trace of lumian or his unseen as salent suddenly the darkness Rift revealing a decaying skeletal python oozing yellowish green pus empty eyed its Fess mouth resembled a vortex emitting A hurried piercing sound a suction Force tugged at the surrounding Shadows drawing them in it seem
ed like an undead creature a specialist in consuming shadows and shadowy creatures room five of the flying Bird's first class cabin's master bedroom assumed an otherworldly Tableau despite the lingering dim Light Shadows dissipated leaving everything cloaked in pure darkness in due time lumian emerged from the Shadows resuming his human form against the backdrop of a lush carpet and an Exquisite wardrobe simultaneously a towering figure materialized a knight adorned in tattered black armor pale
flames flickered in its ey sockets puted liquid seeping from the Armor's crevices with only sticky flesh clinging to its Exposed Skin with a broadsword raised the dead Knight Advanced slashing at lumian as if pois to shatter both bed and wardrobe loman's agile form shifted maneuvering from face the death knight the shadow swallowing Python and the looming tall thin Shadow to flank them all crash the broadword of the death knight cleaved through the Wardrobe sending fragments flying lumian reacti
ng swiftly crouched down clenched his fists and struck the heavy brownish yellow carpet from the center a multitude of crimson nearly white flames burst forth consuming every inch of the room The Inferno devoured the three Undead entities suspected to be from the spirit world rumble within the Roaring Flames Fireballs materialized and shot out from lumian form they honed in on the death KN the shadow swallowing Python and the lanky black shadow or recklessly engulfed the sizable bedroom Rumble t
he Crimson nearly white Fireballs detonated consecutively tearing apart the three undead beings pulverizing the bed desk and other Furnishings pungent smoke billowed from the scorched carpet in this explosive turmoil any entity lacking Pure ethereality or possessing partial corporality faced inevitable destruction in the confined space the once steel clad armor of the death knight crumbled instantly and the shadow swallowing python fractured into a multitude of burning remains though the lanky S
hadow fared relatively better it too succumb to the engulfing Flames dwindling in substance Rumble although the flying bird boasted a steel structure the impact of such Force reminiscent of multiple cannons targeting a confined space inevitably took its toll on room five of the first class cabin strangely only cracks marred the inner wall with neither the wall nor the door fully giving way however the formless barrier enveloping the area shuttered violently on the verge of disintegration as shoc
k waves rebounded from the walls doors and ceiling Luman the Catalyst of of the explosion suffered as well it was akin to being struck repeatedly by a massive Hammer with his vision clouded by Golden specks and a metallic taste of blood in his throat the air instantly devoured by Flames left him with a suffocating sensation amidst the tumultuous Flames a figure emerged from the darkness standing near the window adorned in a black robe with a loose Hood numerous wounds marked his body Testament t
o the explosive waves and engulfing Flame leaving charred imprints lumian observed that the man's once fine hairs had transformed into pale white nearly indistinguishable feathers some were charred emitting a dark dense fog instead of fixed smoke rather than the usual red blood a thick yellowish green Hue oozed from the wounds under the raised Hood lumian discerned a pale white face and a few ulcers reaching down to the bone vague traces of pale white fur adorned the wounds in the blink of an ey
e lumian locked eyes with his opponent who sported cold flax and colored irises between the Brows of the hooded figure a crack swiftly widened revealing an elusory vertical eye with a deep purple border that almost verged on black devoid of eyelashes or pupil it seemed to Harbor countless pale white patterns this peculiar vertical eye instantly mirrored loman's figure his initial intention to teleport behind the hooded man and employ the spell of harumph met an Abrupt freeze the impact resonated
at the spiritual level it was akin to lumian soulle body losing the protective shield of his physical form and standing exposed to scorching sunlight instinctively fear stiffness and lethargy gripped him ordinarily humans explored the spirit world through astral projection rarely detaching their sole body the core of their soul from their physical being always shrouded in protection the Arbiter pathway psychic piercing bypassed the physical body ether body astral projection and body of heart an
d mind directly influencing the soul body it carried an almost undefendable reputation affecting individuals to varying degrees lumian suspected that the spell of har shared these characteristics within the as salent dark purple nearly black vertical eye pale white patterns silently spun as if seeking the essence of lumian spirit body the sensation resembled being scrutinized by pen ating rays of light causing lumian Spirit body to quiver slightly impeding intricate thoughts just as he was about
to take the simplest action of sinking his Consciousness into the blood Emperor mark on his right hand the hooted man emitted a sudden pain groan his head snapped back as if struck by a bullet the once elcer dark purple vertical line now blurry oozing dark red blood mixed with yellowish green pus with a pain groan the hooded figure swiftly turned and soared out of the window dragged by an unseen Force observing this lumian didn't hasten to block the escape with spirit world traversal instead he
raised his right hand and snapped his fingers Boom at the window a crimson almost blinding light erupted and a violent explosion engulfed the hooded man lumian had set this as a trap before entering a state of sleep he had concealed the master bedroom within the bottle of fiction there were two entrances one by the window and the other by the door accessible only to beings with superpowers both exits harbored delayed explosion Fireballs any trigger would unleash Devastation amidst the fiery exp
losion the hooted man was propelled off his feet crashing against the window frame his limbs seemed on the brink of tearing from his body without a moment's hesitation lumian teleported to the severely injured and unconscious man harping at his foe two beams of white light shot forth striking the Target and rendering him completely unconscious as lumian prepared for his next move pairs of arms suddenly emerged from The Darkness at the shattered exit of the bottle of fiction some were covered in
warts some decayed to the point of P overflowing and some only displayed black and Bones be's arms seized the hooded man's clothes and dragged him into the Shadows disappearing Without a Trace observing this lumian refrained from an immediate transformation into a shadow creature to pursue them instead he stood as ground a slight frown creasing his brows the asalan shared an uncanny resemblance to demon warlock Burman as depicted on the wanted posters but the non-human feeling was even more pron
ounced the details suggested an undying monster rather than a human lumian wasn't caught off guard by demon warlock burman's appearance it was one of the anticipated outcomes he had deliberately voiced suspicions about Fidel's connection with the demon warlock in front of him without providing Clarity fostering the illusion that Lewis Barry a bold Adventurer with a pension for conspiracies was attempting to extort money from The prominent Merchant under normal circumstances even if Fidel had som
ething to hide he wouldn't act so swiftly he would likely observe closely for a few days to confirm the situation lumian however had offered him an opportunity this time Lewis Barry the adventurer had made public the commission he accepted to lure out baronet black in such a scenario it wouldn't raise eyebrows if you were killed by clas key the death of an overconfident individual in Port faram wouldn't spark trouble or suspicion so why not nip the danger in the bud even if Lewis Barry's suspici
ons lacked evidence they would still draw the attention of official beyonders lumian performance at the bar the previous night seemed to bait black baronet class key but in reality it was bait for the merchant Fidel Gara if Fidel had no ties to the demon warlock it wouldn't trigger an additional reaction lumian merely needed to pursue The Superficial purpose of hunting black baronet if there was a connection he would promptly receive a response to lumian surprise the abilities exhibited by demon
warlock Burman shared similarities with the few Divine Pathways he knew but there were also notable differences chapter 524 infighting the elusory eye between the demon warlock's brows bore a remarkable resemblance to the eye of mystery prying from the Warlock pathway however this entity took a unique form manifesting as a vertical eye rather than the typical manifestation within the eye itself lumian had never encountered or heard of such a phenomenon before while a mystery prior might experie
nce abnormalities as a high sequence beyonder it was clear that Burman hadn't reached the saint level otherwise lumian would have been the one fleeing not him in such a scenario lumian might not have been able to escape even if he desired his only hope would be that the residual Aura of the blood Emperor could momentarily distract Burman enabling him to teleport away considering the authorities wanted poster information from 007 and details gathered from philli and others lumian had long conclud
ed that a demon warlock like Burman couldn't be a sequence for he certainly wasn't audacious enough to hunt a Demag good based on the elusory vertical eye and burman's diverse comprehensive abilities lumian sensed a true alignment with the characteristics of a warlock however no warlocks eye of mystery prying resembled this not only did it grow between the brows and become a vertical eye marked with pale white patterns against a nearly black background but it also possessed the ability to intimi
date others Spirit bodies revealing a perceived truth in that moment lumian felt as if he had been stripped of all externalities leaving only his Spirit body to resist burans yielding or failing would result in fainting or enslavement fortunately the truth on him was beyond the perception of low to mid sequence beyonders and Burman was no exception before lumian could activate the blood Emperor's residual Aura the demon warlock suffered a backlash nearly incapacitating him moreover burman's comm
and over the undead and the protection he received after fainting surpassed typical warlock capabilities even if others could achieve similar effects with learned or invented spells it wouldn't be to that extent let alone so effortlessly which evil God's pathway is this or has Burman a warlock been corrupted and acquired abnormal traits that would explain the non-human details on him after condu conduc in so many Resurrection experiments he wouldn't lack the kind that sacrifices to evil Gods the
elusory vertical eye was undeniably powerful and bizarre I couldn't withstand it headon were it not for the protection of Mr Fool's seal terab boros and the lingering Aura of the blood Emperor all surpassing my current level I might have met my demise at burman's hands lumian thoughts raced as he quickly made a guess seizing this moment to counteract the impact of explosion he retrieved the golden straw hat from his traveler's bag and placed it on his head before disappearing lumian torted to 1
6 rukas the entrance of Fidel G's opulent residence while demon warlock Burman had the means to escape the same couldn't be said for this prominent Merchant if Burman had been in good condition when he fled lumian worried that he might return out of professional courtesy and rescue his employer however since Burman had been rendered on UNC conscious and taken away by some Undead creature he wouldn't be returning to 16 rukus he wouldn't even after waking up either the more time passed the more li
kely Fidel gara's house would become a trap for the demon warlock hence lumian still had time to ponder burman's sequence and the non-human issues he exhibited his deliberate delay served a purpose if demon warlock Burman were to wake up promptly and flee with his employer lumian calculated delay of a minute or two would ens snare both of them standing at the entrance of 16 R coras lumian brow furrowed slightly as a hunter he detected a faint scent of blood emanating from inside the house after
a moment of consideration lumian gently pushed open the dark blue door it was unlocked the door bore splatters of fresh blood that hadn't fully congealed it seemed as though someone in a panic had sought Refuge here unlocking the door just before being pursued sued and Torn to Pieces however there were no remnants of the corpse to be found lumian halted at the doorway listening intently the entire house remained eerily silent did Fidel act swiftly eliminating those in the no and relocating to sa
fety before Burman could strike me down in such a scenario if burman's operation proved successful and he uncovered the reasons for my suspicions and if there were others privy to the information Fidel could use the pretext of a late night attacked by black baronet and other Pirates where he nearly lost his life escaping wouldn't have been easy before returning here alternatively he might vanish forever adopting a new identity to embark on a fresh business venture lumian pondered this mystery as
he navigated past the bloodstained area at the entrance intending to search the house for Clues his goal was to uncover the exact relationship between Fidel Gera and Demon warlock Burman leaving the door slightly AJ jar he proceeded towards the staircase the scent of blood lingering in the air perhaps sensing his approach heavy footsteps suddenly echoed amidst the rhythmic sounds of footsteps a figure emerged from the basement coming into lumian line of sight it wasn't human or rather it couldn
't be deemed human any longer standing 3 to 4 M tall its body comprised fragments from various human corpses it possessed a mix of feminine curves and masculine traits sewn together by lenen threads with Blood Stained mucus dripping from the joints this person featured a relatively intact head with only one source Fidel Gara a mixed blood intis and PHA Potter the Merchant's head didn't align with the body it was as if a child's head had been placed on a half Giant's neck dark brown eyes vacant y
et still filled with fear and confusion stared out dead Fidel is dead did he turn him self into a monster lumian pondered just as this thought crossed his mind the stitched corpse lunged forward dragging three human leg bones that seemed fused together a pale white flame ignited on the Colossal bone sword lumian eyes narrowed and his body abruptly vanished reappearing instantly behind the massive stitched corpse ha he opened his mouth and emitted a pale yellow light however the light struck Fide
l's head f failing to disorient him let alone render him unconscious it became apparent that the undead creature was immune to the spell of harumph almost simultaneously the rapidly running sutured corpse forcefully pivoted emitting a muffled sound from its throat a language lumian didn't understand or a word carrying magical effects lumian Soul trembled as if cowed by evil and death he momentarily froze the sutured corpse turned around advancing with purpose it raised the Colossal bone sword bu
rning with pale white flames and slashed at lumian head lumian experienced in such situations mostly stemming from encounters with high level entities found the current threat less severe than the consequences of the demon warlock's elusory vertical eye just in time lumian woke up activating the black mark on his right shoulder amidst the howling wind the Colossal bone sword engulfed in pale white Flames struck the after image left behind this time lumian materialized close to the stitched Corps
e's back stabbing the Symphony of hatred retriev from his traveler's bag into it with a the pitch black bone flute seemingly fragile plunged into the stitched Corpse's flesh the flax and threads burst open and chunks of Flesh and Blood peeled off revealing a dark red heart emitting pale white Flames lumian extended his left hand pressing it against the near fatal wound the Crimson Fireball nearly white compressed layer by layer as it was pushed in utilizing the reactive Force lumian abruptly fle
w backward dodging the massive bone sword that slashed at him Rumble in madir he witnessed Crimson nearly white Flames erupt from the sutured corpse tearing apart the Beating Heart Rumble the sutured corpse disintegrated In the Flesh and Blood of various humans scattered on the ground bang Fidel's head landed in a pile of Flesh and Blood The blankness Giving way to a pained expression who turned you into this lumian inquired glancing out the window sensing that the explosion would likely draw th
e attention of the patrolling police Fidel's head opened its mouth words muffled and filled with hatred it's it's Burman Burman lumian was taken aback were you in fighting Fidel's head throbbed with pain as voice trailed off I thought you were testing me I wanted to observe for a few more days be but he couldn't wait he Wan wanted to kill you tonight I didn't agree and he killed everyone in the house he he's a true lunatic at this point Fidel's head LED his eyes closed and he fell silent demon w
arlock burman's mental state is quite problematic lumian thought is that why he killed his employers entire household if he really wanted to kill me he could have acted alone lumian had previously considered whether Fidel would think he was baiting him for this reason he deliberately created the illusion that he was baiting black baronet to LOL Fidel as for the effect lumian didn't care too much if Fidel didn't take the bait he would use another method fishing wasn't the only method in his Arsen
al unexpectedly this triggered infighting between Fidel and Burman lumian believed even he couldn't bring himself to do such a thing when his psychological problems were at their worst that was unless Fidel provoked him such as pointing out that only a lunatic would believe in Resurrection observing the corpse fragments for a while lumian noticed no signs of a beyonder characteristic emerging curse my luck Burman must have taken it he shook his head and walked towards the room where the safe mig
ht be chapter 525 repair fee lumian wasn't sure if he should attribute The Misfortune of demon warlock Burman taking the bank notes coins and gold from the safe to the symphony of hatred after all he hadn't arrived at 16 rukas and hadn't utilized General Phillips black and Bone flute its abilities likely weren't potent enough to rewind the past however Fidel living up to his title as as a prominent Merchant had numerous wallets stashed in various clothes lumian conducted a quick search revealing
a total of 30,000 ver door this provided a modum of relief for his psychological injury upon hearing the arrival of a carriage outside lumian left Fidel's bedroom and turned to the adjacent room he suspected it was the patrol and constables here to investigate the recent explosion the room was clean and tidy yet a faint uncomfortable smell lingered the stench of decaying corpses entering the room felt like stepping into a catacomb surrounded by the marks of his own kind and their deaths creatin
g an uneasy atmosphere this should be demon warlock burman's room it allows him to protect Fidel in the shortest time possible he but he ultimately killed him this story tells us that the most important condition for choosing a bodyguard is mental stability lumian mused as he surveyed every corner of the room at that moment the constables had already pushed open The house's door revealing spilled blood and Scattered flesh one of them swiftly drew his revolver while the other blew a whistle produ
cing a piercing sound lumian gaze focused on the black and marks in the room the blood suspected to be old emitted a Sinister Aura Burman once killed a special creature in this room to complete a resurrection experiment lumian muttered to himself he didn't assume it was demon warlock burman's blood because he believed that the other party wouldn't leave behind such a crucial item when he had enough time if a beyonder skilled and curses obtained it Burman would be in grave danger unless he had a
way to sever the connection in advance in contrast burman's blood and flesh were more likely to be found in the master bedroom of room five of the flying Bird's first class cabin the demon warlock had suffered severe injuries from the explosion and the Flames of course the blanket EXP explosion and subsequent intense combustion might have rendered the ingredients for cursing inactive lumian crouched down and retrieved a glass bottle from his traveler's bag he scraped away the black marks on the
wall and stored them inside after completing his task lumian cleared any potential traces Hair Skin and other items he activated the black mark on his right shoulder and vanished from 16 rukas before more constables and official beyonders arrived Upon returning to the flying bird he immediately inspected the previous Battlefield now reduced to ruins scattered with chard and shattered remnants metal walls bore marks of distortions and minor cracks remnants of the intense encounter the lingering g
ases from the burning carpet and items slowly dissipated through the open window after Burman triggered the trap at the exit the bottle of fiction had dissipated lumian focused on examining the window sill finding char Remnant few exhaling deeply he departed room five of the first class cabin descending to the deck philli the Security Supervisor leaned against the shipboard gazing at the night view where's your lover lumian approached Phillip resting his hands on the shipboard Phillip sighed and
replied her destination is Port faram apparently she was heading to a relative's plantation to assist them something to sell celebrate this means you'll have a new lover lumian said adopting the tone of a dandism Believer please allow me to be downcast for another two days Philip responded not objecting to lumian words but emphasizing his invested feelings of course it was just a little did you just return from the port why didn't I see you board the ship Philip inquired following his professio
nal instincts I've been in my room the whole time there was a minor accident at the party just now that set the master bedroom Ablaze many things were burned get someone to fix it promptly tomorrow lumian explained seeking Philip's assistance in resolving the situation despite the possibility of staying in the fire damaged room lumian preferred to take action to rectify the situation Philip appeared confused party Ablaze what did you do in the room I didn't hear anything lumian grinned and respo
nded a passionate guest made an appearance their actions were a bit extreme really Philip inquired subconsciously no lumian admitted straightforwardly do you want to hear the real reason Philip fell silent after a few seconds he said there's a need for compensation for such damage we'll charge you the repair fee fortunately we're still in Port faram we can replenish various items immediately otherwise it would have been quite Troublesome lumian handed over a stack of banknotes this is the repair
fee I hope it can be completed by tomorrow if it's too much consider it a tip if it's too little ask me for more Philip took the money frowning as he weighed the stack of banknotes what did you do to the bedroom why is he giving so much for the repairs is this hush money lumian smiled turned around and returned to room five of the first class cabin observing him disappear through the cabin entrance Philip counted the stack of Bank notes under the Crimson Moonlight and the gas Street lamps at th
e Port 2000 ver dor did he blow up that room Philip was shocked and suspicious but I didn't hear anything that night lumian slept in a recliner in the living room in initially planning to summon Jenna's rabbit chasselle and write Frank a letter about the demon warlock seeking her help with magic mirror divination to identify the source of the old blood in burman's room however he remembered that franka might still be awake while Jenna was already asleep patiently waiting until the morning lumian
set up the ritual using rabbit-shaped spirit that wanders about the unfounded a runner who pursues knowledge a messenger that belongs solely to the seven of cups to summon the book holding transparent cre creature resembling a rabbit with powerful legs today's rabbit chasselle unlike the last time wore a pair of indistinct gold rimmed glasses handing the letter and the glass bottle containing the blood and powder to Rabbit chasselle lumian asked curiously why are you suddenly wearing glasses is
this the downside of knowledge behind the gold rimmed glasses rabbit chassell eyes glinted sharply no I learned this from a novel given by the seven of Cups what no did she give you lumian inquired having a hunch the last time I helped you deliver a letter to her she didn't have any other books with her so she could only lend me one of her newly purchased collections rabbit chasselle adjusted its gold rimmed glasses on the bridge of its nose that novel is called the adventurer one first show of
strength as expected Lumi and thought so that's why you learned to wear glasses he didn't know how to comment on this matter matter after rabbit chasel left Ludwig and Lugano woke up one after another with the former casting a glance at loman's bedroom before eating his pre-breakfast snacks Lugano however seemed puzzled was there a fire last night why don't I know lumian chuckled it happened while you were engrossed with a certain lady I quickly resolved it is that so Lugano reigned in his disb
elief choosing to explore local Delicacies in Port faram rather than enjoying the ship's breakfast lumian disembarked shortly after Phillip the Security Supervisor arrived with a dining cart standing in the doorway of the charred bedroom philli was stunned you call this a minor accident even if it was blasted by cannons it couldn't be in a worse state right was he planning to dismantle the entire ship ah such destructive power actually didn't affect the room's exterior even the damage to the wal
ls is within reparable limits I didn't hear anything either what had lwis Barry done in the room last night no wonder he gave 2,000 ver door at that instant Phillip's blood surged into his brain in the sun Square Open Air Market of Port faram lumian enjoyed a tortilla filled with various fruit cubes and sipped A peculiar coffee laced with salt as he leisurely strolled through the Stalls a occasionally he treated himself to a roasted sausage relishing the sizzling oily delicacy approaching the en
d of the Open Air Market he encountered bat nant the well-dressed adventurer's eyes lit up as he approached lumian and whispered something happened to your employer curious lumian inquired what happened he wanted to know how the official beyonders had publicized this matter it's that demon warlock he killed Fidel's family and all his servants bat's relief was evident he hadn't been present yesterday and was glad to have avoided potential danger the evidence does seemed to point toward the demon
Warlock the authorities must have shared all the details lumian smiled at batna and remarked so everyone at 16 rukus fell victim to the demon warlock yes batna confirmed with a solemn nod lumian glanced at him and joked remember how I blindfolded myself yesterday hoping fate would guide me to uncover Clues left behind by a demon warlock do you recall where we ended up batna was momentarily taken a back before muttering 16 rukas suddenly he looked up at lumian in shock and fear
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