Chapter 637: The Future

"Are you done with your preparations?" Colin had his back to the window

as he asked without any abnormality in his tone.

With the Axe of Hurricane attached to him, Derrick lowered his head

slightly.

"I'm done."

In the past two months, through the patrol missions and arduous

practice, he had fully mastered the various Beyonder powers of Solar

High Priest. He was already not too far from digesting the potion.

What he wished for the most was to obtain the Sun pathway's Sequence 6

potion formula in the next two to three Tarot Gatherings, so as to

ensure his continual advancement.

The release of Shepherd Lovia made him feel highly threatened. He

believed that only by reaching the same Sequence 5 would he have a

chance of effectively putting her in check and avert the potential

danger of the City of Silver. However, with the knowledge of the acting

method and without the lack of Beyonder ingredients, all he needed to do

was survive the various patrols and exploration missions and make enough

contributions to make Sequence 6 a reachable target. However, Sequence 5

required a specific ritual which made it relatively difficult.

The grizzled Colin nodded.

"In another two days, I'll be leading a small team to the vicinity of

the Giant King's Court. We will do a second sweep of Afternoon Town

which we previously found, and your powers are very suitable for such

matters."

Afternoon Town... Having been "brushing up" on his knowledge

of legends over the past few months, Derrick was no stranger to this

name. It was an area that needed to be passed when going to the Giant

King's Court from the Kingdom of Silver. It was a town where humans and

giants lived together. It clustered around the ancient god's residence

which was forever fixed at sunset, just like the last door that

separated the real world to a mythological legend.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Derrick couldn't find a reason to reject.

City of White, Nas. In a particular inn.

Klein sat behind a desk as he looked at the constantly changing clouds

outside the window, silently awaiting the arrival of evening.

At eight, he would board the Star Pirates's flagship, Future, on Dock 6

to head to the furthest eastern front of the Sonia Sea. No matter what

happened in the Gargas Archipelago or this region of the sea known as a

pirate's playground, they would have nothing to do with him.

Therefore, he didn't attempt to hunt the small number of pirates with

bounties on their heads that he met while walking in the big and small

alleys or bars and casinos. He didn't want to mess up his plans of

finding mermaids.

*My spiritual intuition tells me that Slaughter Kircheis from noon seems

to have targeted me... I wouldn't mind if he wishes to send himself to

his death. Well, battle strategy can be despised, but battle technique

needs to be treated seriously. Without using the Sea God Scepter or

Tinder, I'm at best a little stronger than him. I'm at an advantage by

being well-rounded and strange enough...* Klein half-closed his

eyes as he imagined the gathering of countless spherical lights, and he

used it to enter Cogitation rapidly so as to maintain the acuteness of

his spirituality.

After an unknown period of time, his spiritual perception was triggered

as he opened his eyes immediately.

At that moment, the sun had already set in the west. The fiery-red

colors seemed to burn the sea as long shadows were drawn out through the

curtains.

The shadows seemed to come alive as they danced about before distorting

and standing up to project themselves on the wall.

Its pitch-black darkness was like the manifestation of the immense evil

at the bottom of a human's heart.

Klein watched this scene with a deadpan expression. He raised his left

palm high as he slowly extended his fingers.

The pitch-black shadow produced a voice that sounded hoarse, as though

it held sandcloth in it. While looking at Klein, it said, "Gehrman

Sparrow!

"Do not interfere in the matter that happened this afternoon.

"This is the will of the King of Immortality."

With that said, the shadow slid down like flowing water and scattered

into the darkness, having its original state restored.

Klein didn't pay attention to the shadow's changes. Instead, he cast his

gaze outside.

He could sense that the person controlling the shadow was somewhere

across the street. Hence, he didn't plan on acting upon an incorporeal

entity.

*Indeed, Slaughterer Kircheis recognized me as the crazy adventurer,

Gehrman Sparrow, who loves to hunt pirates. That's why he didn't

hesitate to turn around at noon. He might not be afraid of me, but there

was another rather powerful adventurer present as well...*

*The power he revealed just now is somewhat similar to the Desire

Apostle in Backlund. He's more and more likely to be a Beyonder from the

Devil pathway...*

*Heh, using the King of Immortality to scare me. Do you think I'll

submit just like that? I never intended to involve myself in it! By

doing so, I'm actually a little curious... Forget it. Finding the

mermaids is of utmost importance as of now. I shouldn't create incidents

for myself...* Klein retracted his gaze as he lampooned.

He was originally wondering if he should report the matter to the Church

of the God of Combat in Nas, but after serious consideration, he

discovered that it was likely to be meaningless.

*The Church of the God of Combat is the only legal religion in the

Feysac Empire. The number of High-Sequence Beyonders they have is

definitely a little higher than the Church of the Evernight Goddess, but

just by a little. Even if the demigods of the Feysac royal family and

military are added, with the extensive land and numerous colonies it

has, making the number of critical areas that require protection

crucial, they would definitely be lacking in manpower. The Gargas

Archipelago, which is far away from the empire and in a relatively

ordinary location, with the only industry being whale fishing, there's

no doubt that it's only an afterthought and doesn't have any saints

protecting it.*

According to what Klein had previously learned, the archbishop of the

Gargas diocese for the Church of the God of Combat was only a Sequence 5

Guardian. Together with the tribunal's inquisitor, a baron from the

royal family, and a commodore from the military, they form the highest

level of Beyonder combat forces here.

Of course, the existence of Sealed Artifacts had guaranteed the control

of the area. Klein suspected that the Church of the God of Combat in Nas

had at least one Grade 1 Sealed Artifact. Only by doing so could they

combine it with their fleets and Beyonders to ensure that the whale oil

and gray amber trade industry wouldn't be under the control of pirates

and not end up as one of the vassals of one of the Four Kings. Under any

sudden assaults, they were able to use it to last until reinforcements

arrived.

And it was precisely because of this that the officials in the Gargas

Archipelago ultimately maintained a defensive state. As long as the

pirates didn't cause problems, they were allowed to freely enter and

leave.

*Reporting things wouldn't be of any use... No wonder it's called a

pirate's playground. It's no wonder Bilt wants to organize an Adventurer

Association...* Klein sighed as he gave up his previous

thoughts.

After dinner and resting for a while, Klein took out his gold pocket

watch and opened it to check the time.

Seeing that it was already seven, he held a ritual and summoned himself

before responding to himself. He then brought different items into the

gray fog while adjusting his inventory.

As he was adventuring out at sea on the Future, the Murloc Cufflink and

various Sea God domain charms were necessary. Therefore, Klein left

Tinder and the Sun Brooch above the gray fog. With Creeping Hunger as

his main force, he matched it with the Biological Poison Bottle and a

revolver which was loaded with different Beyonder bullets. He still had

7 purifying bullets, 13 demon-hunting bullets, and 2 exorcism bullets.

Wearing his coat, Klein placed down Azik's whistle, as well as his

wallet containing only fifty pounds into his inner pocket. Then, he

stored the silver adventurer harmonica and charms together.

After doing all of this, he touched the revolver beneath his armpit,

polished the blue cufflink at his left wrist, and buttoned his

double-breasted frock coat. He wore his half top hat, picked up his

black suitcase which contained only his change of clothes and some daily

necessities, and left the inn for the harbor via a carriage.

After waiting for a while at Dock 6, he saw a gigantic sailboat slowly

appear from the distance.

According to his limited knowledge of boats, Klein knew that a sailboat

of such length wasn't scientific. However, this didn't deter it from

cruising calmly on the black sea surface as it headed for the lighthouse

which emitted its light.

As the sailboat approached, the flag gradually became clear. The crimson

but weak moonlight allowed the people at the harbor to see ten white

stars of the same size as they circled a cold eyelashless eye on the

flag.

"Admiral of Stars!"

"The Future!"

The pirates and sailors who were watching over their ships exclaimed as

every dock in the harbor was filled with stirred emotions.

After more than ten seconds, the defensive cannons on the two ends of

the mountain "nervously" adjusted themselves and aimed at the gigantic

sailboat which didn't conceal itself.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The distant cathedral produced light and ethereal chimes, signaling that

it was 8 o'clock sharp.

As the tenseness around the dock became more evident, the Future came to

a halt.

At some point in time, a woman dressed in a black classical robe

appeared at the bow. Her clothes were filled with different symbols and

magic labels, making her look like a powerful warlock of ancient

legends.

Under the crimson moonlight, the ground beneath her suddenly lit up.

Resplendent starlight scattered down, forming a long, transparent

bridge.

The long bridge constantly extended forward before landing on Dock 6.

*An impressive show... As expected of one of the seven pirate admirals.

Furthermore, she's a full Admiral, a rank higher than Iceberg and

Ailment...* Klein sighed as he wished to extend his palm to

cover his face.

He didn't wish to let others know that the crazy adventurer, Gehrman

Sparrow, was cooperating with Admiral of Stars Cattleya.

*At this point, I can only maintain my persona. Once I'm done digesting

the potion and by the time I'm back in the Northern Continent, there

wouldn't be Gehrman Sparrow anymore...* Klein walked out of the

shadows as he pressed the half top hat on his head. He smoothly walked

onto the starry bridge.

His footsteps were firm as Klein walked with his back straight while

being targeted by numerous defensive cannons. Under the gazes with

ambiguous meanings, he unhurriedly walked to the docked Future.

The bridge under his feet was transparent as the dark-blue seawater

which was almost black ebbed beneath him. It would make anyone with

acrophobia turn limp.

*Thankfully, I've long become a Clown. I've even jumped off a clock

tower...* Klein covered the last ten meters with a cold

expression before stepping onto the deck of the Future.

Faced with the black-eyed Admiral of Stars Cattleya, who had purple tint

to her eyes, he didn't show any nervousness. He took off his hat and

bowed.

"Good evening, Ma'am."