Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Weâve reached Bayam? Klein stood up upon hearing that and looked out. He saw the familiar Resistanceâs private harbor.
He didnât show his surprise as he commented calmly, âFaster than I expected.â
It was three hours faster than he had expected!
âItâs faster than I expected as well.â Edwina looked away and agreed with Gehrman Sparrow.
However, these are all unimportant details... Klein lowered his head, pretending as though he was browsing through the rest of the Book of the Three Worlds. He then handed it to Vice Admiral Iceberg.
âThat marks the end of this discussion.â
Edwina looked at the book in silence. She opened her mouth, but no words came out.
She reached for the Book of the Three Worlds and placed it on the table in passing. Following that, she got up and bowed.
âI look forward to future discussions with you. Your expertise in ancient history is admirable.â
If Klein had been acting as himself, he wouldâve said a few words of humility while praising Vice Admiral Iceberg for her breadth of knowledge; unfortunately, he was the crazy adventurer, Gehrman Sparrow. All he did was nod and say, âWe are collaborators.â
It meant that there would be opportunities in the future.
He didnât speak further as he left the captainâs cabin and returned to his room. He packed his suitcase with a relaxed mind, waited for the Golden Dream to dock, and then headed straight for the deck.
At that moment, there were many crew members gathered on the deck. It included Gourmet Bru Walls, Singer Orpheus, and Flowery Bow Tie Jodeson, most of the crew who were upper echelon members of the pirate crew with their heads worth a handsome bounty.
They gave sincere smiles as they happily kept waving at Klein. Among them, Barrel and Iron Skin were filled with excitement as they belted out a song for their departing guest.
When did I have such a good relationship with them? Klein lampooned as he walked past the pirates until he arrived at the gangway.
Anderson Hood was there with his hair combed, his clothes neat and tidy. He said with a laugh, âThey probably mean to say goodbye, or should I sayâletâs hope we donât meet again.
âGehrman, do you know how dangerous a situation you were in? You nearly became the public enemy of every crew member. They were so eager to steer the Golden Dream to Bayam in five minutes.â
Klein was just about to answer when he saw Danitz jog over with a black cloak draped over him.
This fellow has really resolved himself to do better, and he plans to leave the Golden Dream to go at it alone? This is a little incompatible with my plans. Only by being around Vice Admiral Iceberg and the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom would his value as a believer of The Fool be accentuated... However, it doesnât matter. If Danitz can grow stronger, it will be even more meaningful... Klein habitually measured the pros and cons before ignoring his other thoughts. He looked at Danitz in silence and waited for him to speak.
Danitz opened his mouth with a serious expression, but nothing came out of it. All he did was give a hollow chuckle and say to Anderson, âDo you have the potion formula for Conspirer?â
âYes,â Anderson said with a chuckle. âBut I have no plans on selling it to you.â
Danitzâs expression darkened as Anderson continued, unfazed, âWhatâs the point of obtaining the Conspirer potion formula now? Any attempts to advance now will only result in failure!
âPal, itâs best you redo your acting as a Hunter, followed by a Provoker, and then a Pyromaniac. Heh, itâs best that you get an Artisan to make that giantâs heart into a defensive mystical item. Otherwise, Iâm afraid you would be killed by others when the time comes.
âAfter youâre sure about your chances, get the Conspirer potion formula from your captain. She has it.
âHowever, I believe that will be the end for you. Heh, Conspirer has very high requirements.â
Danitzâs face twitched as he was being mocked, but he remembered every word Anderson told him. This was because the man before him had the title of âStrongest Hunter,â who had rich experience on this pathway. Furthermore, he had a vague idea that the key was âacting.â He suspected that the captainâs guidance from before was directed at this, just that it was rather vague.
âThere will come a day when Iâll let you know what a true Conspirer is!â Danitz stubbornly retorted before looking at Gehrman Sparrow.
He cleared his throat as he said without daring to look into his eyes, âIâve already made the request with Captain. In the future, Iâll be in contact with the Resistance, and Iâll often be in Bayam.â
It means you donât wish to leave the Golden Dream, but you will find opportunities to hone yourself? Heh, why does it feel like youâre reporting to your boss?
Klein chuckled inwardly as he gave a terse answer.
Danitz was instantly relieved as he felt a lot better. If it wasnât because his companions were watching behind him, he wouldâve diligently helped Gehrman Sparrow carry his suitcase and send him all the way to the dock.
After watching Gehrman and Anderson leave, he cautiously decided to pray to The Fool every day starting tonight. He wanted to show his devotion to prevent any accidents from happening to him.
Inside the Resistanceâs private harbor, Anderson watched as Gehrman Sparrow circled into another newly built road before walking out of the woods via the shortest distance.
âYou seem familiar with this place? This road wasnât here the last time I was here,â Anderson said, partially bored and poignant.
Of course, there are so many people praying to me every day telling me what theyâve done, and I occasionally give them a response, such as directing them to mend this road... Klein thought smugly but replied with a stoic expression, âWhere does your friend stay?â
âIn a manor in the Bayam City outskirts.â Anderson sped up his pace as he led the way.
An hour later, he brought Klein to a manor. There was an eclectic smell from various spices, mixed with an indescribable ersatz exoticism.
After informing the gatekeeper of their intentions, the two didnât wait long before they saw a man of medium-sized build of less than 1.75 meters walk over. By his side were his butler and valet.
The manâs skin was somewhat sallow, with quite a tan. His contours were gentle, but his eye sockets were much more recessed than most Loenese.
To Klein, he could basically determine the manâs background. He was a highlander from the Feynapotter Kingdom.
The man was already a little plump, with a rotund, amiable face. He immediately laughed when he saw the Strongest Hunter.
âAnderson, you arenât dead yet?â
âIâm waiting to attend your funeral,â Anderson replied without standing on ceremony. He then turned sideways to Klein. âUkfa Connerchris, the doctor of my former team.â
He didnât introduce Gehrman Sparrow to Ukfa and said with a grin, âIâve brought you business.â
Ukfa instantly understood Anderson and didnât ask in front of his butler and valet. He led the duo towards the main building in the manor.
Along the way, Klein saw buildings like windmills, bakery, brewery, and militia training grounds. The entire manor appeared like a miniaturized kingdom. Apart from the lack of a blacksmith, it was completely self-sufficient. Most iron products were cheaper buying them from the city than personally making them.
This is the pastoral lifestyle... Klein sighed silently as he followed Ukfa into the house and to his study.
Ukfa didnât call the mistress of the house over, nor did he carry his child to meet Anderson and Klein. Clearly, he didnât wish for them to have any contact with the mysterious world. Hence, after he closed the door, he went straight to the point.
âWhatâs the business?â
âDidnât you wish to sell that revolver? He has intentions on buying it.â Anderson pointed at Klein. âGehrman Sparrow.â
âGehrman Sparrow? The powerful adventurer who easily hunted Wormtongue Mithor?â Ukfa said in surprise, but he didnât show any fear.
Although he had distanced himself from the adventuring lifestyle, he knew that he couldnât be careless. Therefore, while in Bayam, he would proactively keep himself informed to prevent trouble from happening.
Anderson scoffed when he heard that.
âThatâs old news!
âThis gentlemanâs achievements include successfully hunting Slaughterer Kircheis while living to this day.â
âKircheis? The second mate of the King of Immortality?â Ukfaâs expression changed. He couldnât hide his horror as he secretly turned wary.
âThatâs right!â Anderson said with a self-deprecating smile. âIn the piratesâ playground, heâs the one whoâs recognized as the Strongest Hunter.â
Ukfa gulped as he looked at Klein. He couldnât help but smile and say, âI believe you have the ability to buy Death Knell.â
âDeath Knell?â Klein asked with piqued interest, but he didnât show it.
âThatâs the name of the revolver. It has accompanied me for a decade. Sigh, if itâs not because it overlaps in functionality with one of my other mystical items, and isnât of much use for me at present, I wouldnât be willing to sell it,â Ukfa replied with a sigh.
At that moment, Anderson tsked with laughter.
âThat wasnât what you said before. You said you preferred farming tools.â
A Planter... Klein made the corresponding judgment based on Andersonâs words and Ukfaâs expression.
Meanwhile, the corresponding potion names flashed through his mind: Sequence 9 Planter, Sequence 8 Doctor with the ancient name Healing Pastor, and Sequence 7 Harvest Priest.
Itâs no wonder Anderson introduced him as his former teamâs doctor... Klein thought for a moment and said, âDo you know Frank Lee?â
âHaha, no. Although Iâm from Feynapotter, my formula and ingredients were obtained by myself, one at a time. I had nothing to do with the Church of Mother Earth. Therefore, I wouldnât dare to return to Feynapotter. However, Iâve heard of Frank Lee. Heâs someone who gives the Church quite a headache,â Ukfa replied frankly. âHeâs only a Sequence 6 Biologist, but heâs given such importance by the Church. I really do wish to meet him if thereâs a chance.â
No you wonât, you will regret having that thought... Klein could tell from Ukfaâs answer that he believed in Mother Earth and was likely a powerful Sequence 5 Beyonder.
By his side, Andersonâs face twitched when he heard Ukfa. He said with lingering fear, âThat guy does give one a headache. In a certain sense, you can call him a devil. His powers and thoughts have exceeded the level of a Sequence 6... Alright, letâs not talk about him. Whenever his name pops up, I still remember the milk that was jettisoned.â
Ukfa looked at the duo in puzzlement as he restrained his looks of curiosity. He walked to the table side, opened a drawer, and pulled out an iron black revolver that looked a little longer than an ordinary revolver.
âThis is Death Knell,â Ukfa introduced it solemnly.