Chapter 556: Discriminatory Treatment

*A question? This strange radio transceiver is a little

interesting...* Danitz cleared his throat.

"You can ask, but I might not answer."

*Hehe, you think I'm the kind of adventurer or archaeologist who ends up

killing himself because of curiosity?* Danitz thought with both

caution and pride.

It took a few seconds for the radio transceiver to produce its

clickety-clack again. An illusory piece of white paper was spat out with

red words on it: "Do you have a secret crush on your Captain?"

...No! Don't speak nonsense! Who? Who told you that? Danitz's

face instantly reddened.

He felt at a loss to have the secret that had been buried deep in his

heart for so many years revealed so suddenly. He was embarrassed and

ashamed at the same time and subconsciously wanted to deny it.

But at the same time, he was also shocked and confused as to how this

matter had been discovered by an outsider. He had never told anyone, and

he had kept this secret very well hidden!

Danitz opened his mouth, forced a smile, and said, "What a silly

question, I refuse to answer!"

The radio transceiver produced its clickety-clack and spat out more

white paper.

"Then let's change the question.

"If you really don't like her, who can endure such dry and boring

lessons? Isn't that right?"

"No! It's because I'm not strong enough to beat her!" Danitz blurted

out, his expression twisted.

The clacking of the radio transceiver became increasingly brisker and

the words on the illusory white paper increased.

"A lie.

"Let's change the question.

"The type of female you like is beautiful, powerful, mysterious,

intelligent, and someone who is able to step over you, right?"

"..."

Danitz's lips quivered as he felt as though flames were seemingly rising

from his body and smoke was billowing from his head.

At this moment, he felt his state of mind explode. It was as if someone

had stripped him naked and tossed him into a busy street.

Subconsciously, he looked around in panic, searching and avoiding the

gazes that might be cast on him.

Then, he saw that the bedroom door had opened at some point. Gehrman

Sparrow stood there quietly in his white shirt which hadn't been tucked

in and his rather loose black trousers. It was unknown how long he had

been watching.

"You, when did you come out?" Danitz stuttered, his face blank.

Please tell me that you just opened the door! He prayed

inwardly.

Klein walked over to the radio receiver that had become paranormal and

answered calmly, "From the beginning."

*As a Seer, how could I not have sensed the strange activity outside?

Even in my sleep, I'll still have my spiritual intuition...*

Klein chuckled inwardly.

Danitz's face instantly turned ashen. He turned his body in a

half-circle and rushed toward the radio transceiver that seemed to be

possessed by an evil spirit, in a bid to rip up the illusory white paper

with the three questions.

But his hand went through the words without him grabbing onto anything.

A scarlet-red fireball formed in his palm again as he thought of blowing

up the damn radio transceiver.

At this moment, Gehrman Sparrow's cold gaze swept over him.

...Right, this is his... Danitz froze, looking at Gehrman

Sparrow step past him and stop in front of the unusual radio

transceiver.

*Arrodes... How did it connect to this radio transceiver? It said it

sensed a familiar but unique aura which is about to dissipate. Is it

referring to the aura of the mysterious space above the gray

fog?*

*This radio transceiver was placed above the gray fog for a few days.

Although it didn't show any abnormal signs, it still came into contact

with the aura. And because of its own functions, it temporarily received

information from the spirit world, and this was subsequently discovered

by Arrodes, the magic mirror, that seems to know a lot?*

*Wait, what kind of question was that... I'm Gehrman Sparrow; I'm a

cold, crazy adventurer. I'm a professional... I-I can't laugh out

loud...* Klein suppressed the corners of his mouth and secretly

took a deep breath.

Danitz stole a sidewards glance, like a prisoner by the gallows waiting

for the noose to be released.

Seeing no change in expression from Gehrman Sparrow, he was slightly

relieved. He was glad that the person who had watched from the side was

a madman and not a normal human being. He wouldn't have any interest in

such matters.

*If it were any other pirate, I would be too embarrassed to return to

the Golden Dream. No, I would be too embarrassed to adventure out at

sea!* He looked with hatred and fear at the radio transceiver,

at the demon who called itself Arrodes.

He heard the clacking again and saw a new piece of white paper spit out

from the radio transceiver. There were two neat lines in Loenese: "Your

loyal and humble servant, Arrodes, is honored to follow in your

footsteps once again, constantly at your service."

*...This isn't the same evil spirit as that Arrodes from before,

right...* Danitz's face twitched, and he suddenly felt that

whatever happened tonight was surreal.

Klein, who went through great difficulty to stifle his laughter, keenly

caught onto a problem. Arrodes wasn't here in person and had likely used

the spirit world and the radio transceiver's "special function" to send

messages remotely. Therefore, when Danitz refused to answer the first

question, it was powerless to punish him and could only ask another

question.

*That's interesting. In the future, I'll just need to place the radio

transceiver above the gray fog for prolonged periods of time, and I'll

be able to make it turn into a unique item that receives spirit world

information from ghosts? Unfortunately, by the law of conservation of

Beyonder characteristic, even with the augmentation of the gray fog's

aura, its extraordinary abilities would dissipate bit by bit, eventually

returning to normal...*

*Yes, to maintain an ordinary item's extraordinary traits without the

use of Beyonder characteristics, there's another method according to my

knowledge in mysticism; that is to carve the honorific name or true name

of an angel, or even a deity in a language that can stir the powers of

nature onto it... This would be equivalent to borrowing the target's

mysticism and power. Of course, the premise is that "They" agree... I

can't do it myself. At least, the piece of paper that I previously used

as my bank's passcode in ancient Hermes hasn't undergone any abnormal

changes...*

*For real deities, I only know the true name of one; Primordial Demoness

Cheek... If I get "Her" honorific name, together with "Her" true name,

what will happen when I engrave them in ancient Hermes onto the radio

transceiver? Will it release viruses? Will it appear more aesthetically

pleasing in an industrial sense, mesmerizing those with

fetishes...*

*Yeah, the outcome with the greatest possibility is that when carving

the honorific name and true name, the powers of the Primordial Demoness

will descend, sucking everything dry... This is an extremely, extremely

precise supernatural direction...*

Strange thoughts flashed through Klein's mind until Arrodes greeted him.

Perfect. This is a magic mirror that can answer questions...

Klein's heart skipped a beat. He turned his head to the side and said to

Danitz, "Go out and guard the door."

"...Alright!" Without any hesitation, Danitz rushed to the door.

He was afraid that the demon named Arrodes would ask him new questions!

When Danitz entered the corridor and closed the door behind him, Klein

turned to the radio transceiver which was connected to the magic mirror,

Arrodes, and said in a low voice, "I have some questions."

"This is my honor. Can I address you as Master? The great existence

above the spirit world?" White paper spat out of the radio transceiver

amid clacking sounds.

*You're too obsequious and too shameless... Why do I have a nagging

feeling that there's a problem...* Klein pondered a little and

said, "You can use any form to address me."

"Yes, Master!" Arrodes used an exclamation mark. "What's your question?"

"Where can I find mermaids?" Klein asked directly.

Amid clacking sounds, the radio transceiver answered: "To the east of

the Gargas Archipelago, sail the sea route for a week and there's a

chance of meeting mermaids. However, the mermaids there are all

believers of the Evernight Goddess."

*This is a little amazing... It's within expectations, but it's also

surprising...* Klein realized that his previous speculation had

turned into reality in a way he didn't expect.

Arrodes continued to "type": "If it bothers you, you can continue

heading east, but it will be very dangerous. That place is no longer a

real ocean, but the ruins of the war of the gods. Of course, you

definitely wouldn't mind that."

*Who said that... I was still imagining that with the Sea God Scepter, I

would have the chance of entering even the most treacherous of seas.

Now, you are telling me it's a sea evolved from the battlefield of

gods... Indeed, there was a war of the gods in ancient times... The time

when the Creator reclaimed the ancient gods' authorities?* Klein

didn't make comment as he watched Arrodes make the radio transceiver

produce more words.

"In addition, there are reared mermaids in the Church of Evernight's

headquarters, in the Cathedral of Serenity, as well as the Sleep

Cathedral on Dinos Island."

*In addition to the Holy Cathedral, there are mermaids on Dinos Island

as well? The former is too dangerous. They have Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts

and powerhouses at the level of angels. The latter can be considered.

Transform into a Nighthawk or a bishop and sneak in to listen to the

singing and consume the potion... That's not right, the Church rears

mermaids to target Faceless Beyonders, so how can they not be on guard

against this point... I have to think of another way...* Klein

was about to ask the second question when he saw a new sheet of white

paper come out of the radio transceiver.

"Great Master, I must abide by certain rules. You must answer a question

of mine in exchange."

Answer your question? Klein raised his eyebrows slightly and

waited for Arrodes to ask the question. He decided to acknowledge this

servant depending on the situation.

Amidst the clacking, Arrodes used words to spell out a question: "What

are you planning to have for breakfast today?"

Nice question... Klein calmly replied, "Depends on what the

inn offers."

"A perfect answer!" Arrodes was almost short of giving a round of

applause.

Without waiting for Klein to speak, it continued to type: "The aura

above the spirit world is about to disappear. I await the next

opportunity to be at your service, great Master."

After the illusory piece of paper was spat out, the radio transceiver

stopped and lost its gloomy feel.

*How many days would it take above the gray fog before I can contact

Arrodes again? I'll ask it for the method to remove the mental

corruption of a Beyonder characteristic the next time... Yes, this

method should be used prudently. Arrodes can use the special connection

after the radio transceiver is tainted by the aura. Those who are

stronger and more terrifying than it might be capable of doing so as

well... If I keep doing this, maybe one day I'll get a telegram from the

True Creator or the Primordial Demoness...* Klein's mind raced

as he noticed the hidden risks.