Chapter 237 The Road Ahead Is Unclear

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After bidding farewell to Gehrman Sparrow, "Star Admiral" Cattleya rubbed her temples, feeling that the nerves that had been tense due to the ruins of the God War and this "companion" could finally relax.

Frank Lee was busy, and Anderson rated the roasted chicken and apples very highly, which made him very happy and he couldn't wait to continue investing in research.

After they left the area of ​​the ruins of the God War, another small sailboat with an inconspicuous appearance slowly followed behind. Most of the people on it were wearing simple cloth robes, washed white shawls, and barefoot. They looked like they were suffering from hardship. Monks, but there are no signs of the Orthodox Church on board. Cattleya had discovered it a long time ago and was always vigilant. Fortunately, the other party did not come close, and everything was fine until they left.

"The Bloodless" Heath Doyle stood in the shadows, silently watching the small sailboat until it disappeared from his sight.

After counting, the "Future" lost a total of about a quarter of its people. Most of them were massacred because they encountered the "Immortal King" before entering the ruins of the God War, and a small part were due to the remnants of the gods inside the sea. force influence.

No matter what, the "Star Pirates" need to recruit new manpower.

As for whether to recruit some ordinary people or low-sequence extraordinary people with experience in navigation and extraordinary events from the "Mos Ascetic Order", or directly recruit some sailors with legitimate purposes from the channels she is familiar with, Cattleya is not the first It was our first adventure at sea, and we made a plan that night.

It was getting dark, and the pirates who had completed their adventure were happily drinking and making noise on the deck. Cattleya had no intention of joining them, but she also planned to walk over to say a few words and drink a few glasses of light beer.

"Thank you everyone."

Frank poured her a glass of beer, and Cattleya said to Nina, who was the first to raise a toast: "Dock at our port tonight, everyone can drink Nipos to your heart's content. Of course, it will not affect the trip to Bayam tomorrow morning. supplies.”

"Long live the Captain!" Nina, who had a bold personality, cheered, drank a drink with Cattleya, then directly picked up a bottle of Nipos, and couldn't wait to run to the corner to fight with her companions.

There was a joyous and lively atmosphere on the deck. Cattleya and everyone left quietly after drinking a few drinks. At this time, Navigator Ottolov followed carefully and silently followed Cattleya to the cabin.

After arriving at the cabin corridor hung with dim butter lamps, Cattleya turned around and asked, "What's the matter?"

The elderly "Secret Peeper" Ottolov opened his mouth and said with some complexity and fear: "After returning home, I immediately collected some information on the sea during this period..."

"What happened?" Cattleya frowned, confused by the timid look of the navigator.

"Uh... you..." Ottolov's mouth was dry and he stammered, "Maybe, maybe you need to see for yourself..."

Cattleya was even more surprised. The captain's behavior was very different from usual, which made her realize that something unimaginable might have happened. However, based on Cattleya's current understanding of her captain, it was difficult for her to imagine what kind of thing it was. That's why the sailing elder friend who was born on the periphery of "Elemental Dawn" was so confused and vague.

Ottolov took out a few pieces of paper stapled together with paper clips from his jacket pocket and handed them over hesitantly.

Cattleya took the piece of paper, pushed up her glasses habitually, and glanced at the first line of words.

Her expression suddenly froze.

"The wreckage of the flagship Dawn was found offshore the day before yesterday, and there were no survivors..."

"The 'Mysterious Queen' is confirmed to be dead. No one has come to collect the bounty for the time being. There are only 'Three Kings and Six Generals' left in the Five Seas!"

The elderly navigator looked around uneasily. Finally, he took off his hat and put it on his chest as a moment of silence.

"I don't believe it... I don't believe it, I don't believe it!" After a brief moment of confusion and stiffness, Cattleya immediately showed fierce resistance, "How could Her Majesty the Queen be killed?! I'm going to Rasha! Let the 'Future' set sail immediately, I'm going to Rasha!"

She ran to the captain's cabin in a hurry. Ottolov quickly chased after her and tried to dissuade her:

"Captain, we have just returned from the ruins of the God War. The crew needs to rest and cannot set sail immediately!"

"And Rasha is a secret stronghold of the organization! You can't just go there with such a big fanfare!"

Ottolov grabbed Cattleya's sleeve and pulled the young girl back. He saw the "Star Admiral"'s shoulder twitching, and his other hand kept shaking left and right in the direction of his face, but Not a single cry was uttered.

It seemed like a century had passed. Cattleya's shoulders no longer shook. She turned her back to Ottolov and said in a nasal voice:

"I see."

"Go and continue to collect intelligence, collect...information about the 'Immortal King'."

The navigator was a little puzzled and nodded: "Yes."

Cattleya waved her hand: "You can leave first. I want to go back for a while and use mystical methods to confirm the authenticity of this matter."

Ottolov sighed in his heart, put on his hat again, covering his already gray hair, and slowly turned around and left.

After walking more than a dozen steps, he looked back and saw the "Admiral of the Stars" wearing purple wizard robes still standing beside the dim oil lamp, lonely and independent.

…

Edward was a little unbelievable: "So you just ran away?"

Agaritu and the "death number" placed in the small bottle both nodded honestly.

"..." Edward sighed, "That's right. Although Bernadette has been dealt with first, I didn't expect the 'Black Saint' to escape from trouble at this time. Klein staying with him means that he has been captured. Under the protection of the True Creator, there is no point in taking action in this case. If you are discovered, my dear allies will realize that I secretly took action against the secret candidate."

"It's impossible not to take action. Who can resist nipping the future Lord of Mysteries in the bud? God is not the one who can resist."

Edward was in a good mood and kept mumbling: "Is there any new information on the sea recently?"

"There are rumors claiming that 'Vice Admiral Iceberg' Edwina is missing."

Edward picked up a piece of butter cookie, opened the lid of the "Wishing Magic Lamp" at hand and stuffed it in. He also picked up a cup of cold tea next to him and poured it in, and then asked, "Where did Klein go after that?"

He pressed the lid tightly, and Agaritu only saw the "wishing lamp" vibrate slightly twice.

He answered truthfully: "The emotional seeds in Klein's body were removed, and the last location where he appeared was a city on the sea. Cattleya will soon be cleansed by Source Castle at the Tarot Club, and I can track the others. , but they don’t matter.”

After hearing this, Edward said with emotion: "It's hard for you to remember so many people's names and faces."

"If you want to fight, then fight. Even if you don't, the little girl won't pose any threat to us. You can make your own arrangements."

Agaritu nodded, and then asked the question he was most concerned about:

"Is He on my ship?"

Edward held the boat in the bottle, the "Sad Death", in his hand for a few times. The blue water in the bottle swayed left and right, and the "Sad Death" was also swaying in it. He could also see that it had become smaller and was being The crew controlled by the "faceless doll" were cleaning the deck and sorting out debris.

"have."

The devil said while looking at this exquisite handicraft: "It is true, but there was, at least when you were walking around the ruins of the God War, He was not there."

"After all, the writer is also Sequence One. He should have come when you were wandering around in the ruins of God's War. I'm afraid he is worried about what you will find in the ruins of God's War. The bad luck on your body must be Adam's handwriting. Other than that, Besides, He should also have discovered your 'immortality'."

"But it doesn't matter. At most, think of you as my descending vessel, not a real life. At least when I met Bernadette, He should not be there, otherwise I would have run into a little trouble. "

Edward finished dishing out the "Death No.", put it aside again, and asked: "I will take Bernadette's bounty. The demigod is not powerful enough. There is nothing else. By the way, you don't like it." Have some snacks and afternoon tea?”

Agaritu thought for a while: "There is no such column in the preferences of the character. As for staple food, the preference is meat and offal, including human beings, medium rare."

"Then I won't entertain you any more. I've been trying the Southern Continent's special vegetable salad recently." Edward served tea to see the guest off, "You can go."

The "Immortal King" stood up quietly and left quickly with the "Suicide Call" in hand.

498

The last Monday in April.

In the quiet hotel room, the dark and deep radio receiver returned to normal instantly, and the surrounding light was no longer gloomy.

Klein was busy preparing the ritual, sacrificing it above the gray mist, and then he was in the mood to think about the answer he had just obtained.

Based on the clues provided by "Magic Mirror" Arrodes, combined with the answers from Mr. Azik and "Snake of Destiny" Will Asceptin, Klein initially made a plan for the next stage.

That is not just because I want to take a break and return to Backlund, but to regard this metropolis as the main place of activity for a long time to see if I can steal it from the Saint Samuel Church of the Church of the Night Goddess. The Antigonus Family Notes.

If it is determined that there is no other way, then try to switch to a similar extraordinary route. If this does not work, you will have to take the last road to the main peak of the Honakis Mountains.

"Hmm... You definitely can't use the identity of Sherlock Moriarty openly when you return to Backlund, unless you want to fish out Ince Zangwill or a certain faction of the royal family hiding in the dark. However, contacting acquaintances or When you use the resources of the Church of Steam, you can transform back into Sherlock Moriarty."

"Speaking of which, is Edward Vaughn still missing? It is indeed difficult to find traces of an angel. I hope he will not appear in Backlund again." Klein drew a crimson moon on his heart devoutly.

"In short, I have to use a new identity again, and I have to be completely different from Gehrman Sparrow. Well, this time I don't go back directly to Pulitzer Port, but go around the Desi Bay to make sure people check it. I don’t know where it came from.” Klein’s thoughts raced, and he soon had a clear idea.

After initially determining the direction, he originally wanted to extract blood and use his spiritual body to explore "Grossell's Travels" above the gray fog. However, considering that there was a Tarot meeting in the afternoon, he lay back on the bed and rested to relax.

…

Loen Kingdom, Dixi County.

Amon holds a newspaper and hot milk, dressed comfortably and casually, like an ordinary college student, standing in line on the street waiting for the Dishi pie that is said to be the most delicious. The white steam floating in the air carries the taste of the pie. Sweet and fragrant.

Amon sniffed: "It seems a bit too sweet...but it's worth trying."

He bought the milk to go with it and added a little sugar to it, but it was not sweet compared to the drinks on the market.

The owner is an elderly woman, the waiters and chefs seem to be her grandchildren, and her family photos hang on the walls.

Looking at their busy scene, the guests calmed down unconsciously.

A child ran past with a whistle for calling homing pigeons in his mouth, a girl bought a Dissi pie and left with her companions expectantly and happily, a gentleman kept looking at his watch, and kept looking at it. He looked at the five people in front of him, stamping his feet anxiously, but reluctant to leave. There was also a "punisher" who hurried over. After seeing so many people in front of him, he almost cursed, but he still endured his impatience. , arrogantly gave up the penultimate position to a little girl, and stood at the end of the team.

The crow stood on the tree by the river, the crow stood on the church steeple, and the crow watched everything in front of it.

He stood among the busy crowd in the early morning, not very interested in anything, but everything he saw seemed new.

…

Southern Continent, Aldera.

On the demolished site of the old Governor's Palace, the Spiritual Order built the Queen's palace at an incredibly fast speed. The streets were also re-decorated with the characteristics of the Balam Empire. Decorative paintings and notices declaring sovereignty were plastered all over the streets. Alley. The Zhongsunya Company's branch here was smashed, and foreigners who had no time to escape were deported or killed according to their positions. Various actions declared that this place was no longer a colony of Loen.

Deep in the palace, in front of the Queen, Mirela knelt on the ground, her forehead pressed tightly against the wool carpet.

He reported the report in a calm tone:

"...The Artificial Death Party has expressed support for us, and Archpriest Heitel has shown goodwill and wants to step up cooperation."

"But at the same time, Heitel also responded that the progress of the 'Artificial Death' will not stop. He, he said... Her Majesty the Queen's behavior is a desperate move that cannot guarantee absolute victory, so she must do it for the Church of Death and for Balam." The empire leaves other fires behind.”

——In order to expand their influence, both factions are intensely discussing whether to change their name back to the "Church of the God of Death". This is a rare consensus.

But after they reached an agreement, the "Pale Queen" rejected the proposal. She put pressure on the artificial death faction. If the two factions could not merge into one, give up the stupid "artificial god" idea, and stop blaspheming the great god of death, Then neither party is allowed to change their names.

Behind the gauze curtain, Shia Eggers was silent. Mirela did not feel the anger or heavy atmosphere, so she continued:

"It is said that the condition of High Priest Heitel, who was severely corroded during a ceremony to worship the 'Artificial Death God', has not improved... Her Majesty the Queen, you..."

Shia Eggers, as silent as a statue, thought. "Erosion" is a very interesting word. Archpriest Heitel is an angel, and his status in the Spiritual Religion is second only to his own. Why would organizing a sacrifice to a false god be corroded?

How can "uniqueness" erode others?

Uniqueness cannot erode the extraordinary, there is only the difference between being able to accommodate it smoothly or not!

Over the years, the Eggers royal family has determined that the other piece of uniqueness and sequence one that the whole country has been unable to find must be hidden with the "Legacy of Death", but they lacked the ability to open this legacy. key.

This also directly led to the collapse of the godless Southern Continent during the war of aggression, and it became a miserable people who were oppressed and bullied. The Eggers royal family itself became a government in exile, and it was only after a hundred years of survival that it finally gained a place.

Even the lowest-ranking people in the Northern Continent have someone to oppress, and that is the people at the bottom of the Southern Continent!

"It doesn't matter."

Shia Eggers said calmly: "Heitel did not ask us for help. He must have made all preparations."

Heitel may not be the same Heitel anymore.

He was once wise and rational, but now he seems to have been brainwashed and crazily regards false gods as his final salvation.

"Artificial Death" - the true identity is the uniqueness and sequence one of the "Death Path" path. It was activated through the Artificial Death Sect's long-term prayers and sacrifices, and became an existence equivalent to the "King of Angels of the Death Path", severely damaging the sequence. Heitel of two is not surprising.

What is strange is why a consciousness that was activated by the artificial death god sect’s “prayer for help” would actually harm the person asking for help!

Unless the "Artificial Death" believes that he is powerless to change, salvation is to let all believers die. However, after hurting Heitel, the "Artificial Death" became strangely well-behaved and responded to prayers normally, as if it was just an accident before.

"Heitel can no longer be trusted", "Artificial Death may be more than just a simple activation of uniqueness", "If necessary, the entire Artificial Death Sect can be abandoned", the "Pale Queen" did not say, and could not say.

"The Uniqueness is very likely to have been controlled by an angel or even..." This is the worst possibility, and it is very likely to be true. This possibility has destined that Shia Eggers will not be able to fulfill her long-cherished wish. She is already doomed to fail. It is impossible to drive the people of the northern continent out of the southern continent where the victims are everywhere, and it is impossible to take back the land, the country, and the people!

So what is the point of these struggles now?

Shia Eggers calmly said: "If I fail..."

Mirela was shocked and raised her head hurriedly: "Please don't say such things!"

"Mirella, you are the longest and most loyal minister who has been with me. You were already my bodyguard when the Balan Empire was still there. Only you and I know these words. After leaving this room , just forget it.”

The "Pale Queen" did not look at Mirela who was hesitant to speak. She looked at a painting on the indoor wall and said softly and steadily:

"After retaking Aldera, I still have some strength left. Soon, I will announce the restoration of the Balam Empire and the restoration of the Eggers royal family."

He was silent for two seconds: "Sia is also preparing to seize the city and restore the country. He is willing to establish the first diplomatic relations with our regime. I will promote you to Sequence 3 and become the spokesperson of the royal family, manage internal and external affairs, and amend laws. , let the people support us.”

"Your adopted son has studied at Fusac's military academy and is an outstanding person. Find a way to bring him back." Shia Eggers said, "Tell him that if he is dissatisfied with the policies of the Balam Empire, then change it. .”

Mirela hesitated: "Yes."

"Siua said that if we follow the trend of the times, we will no longer be able to make profits, because there is no place for us in the future destined by the gods. Therefore, I will take the initiative to declare war. The subsequent wars and victories will depend on whether we can still How far can you go?”

"Her Majesty the Queen..."

"Be careful of the Artificial God of Death, and don't ask for help from Azik Eggers."

Behind the veil, Shia Eggers' expression remained unchanged: "He is our ancestor in name, but he has never loved us."

"When the country is ruined and the family is destroyed, we pray to Him. When we are hungry and cold, we pray to Him. When I was young, I grew up listening to the myth of Him and the God of Death. The Eggers royal family has been waiting for this ancestor for thousands of years. It’s His denial and disgust.”

"I don't understand what we did wrong. Maybe not growing up with Him is our original sin, but it doesn't matter. The royal family and the Spiritual Religion have been able to support without Him for more than two hundred years. I am no longer the one who wants to listen to the story. The princess."

"He won't help us. He will only ask us why we don't surrender, and even help us surrender."

Mirela was silent for a long time, and finally slowly lowered her head, pressing it tightly against the carpet again.

"Your will be obeyed," he said.

Shia Eggers said in that beautiful yet calm voice: "If I die in battle..."

"...There is no need to be sad. I just returned to the side of my father and the gods. I fought the best battle and did everything I should and could do. As the last emperor, I fought to the end."

"My country will collapse again, but this time, the countries in the northern continent may oppress and harm you while being afraid, because there are still people who can resist on this land, at least during the period before the end. You might be better off.”

They will be driven out and killed... Mirela couldn't help but think.

But for believers in the God of Death, death is not a terrible thing.

"Get up."

Warm sunlight fell indoors, and Sia Eggers finally looked away from the hanging painting.

"Come up with a declaration of war."

TBC

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Briefly skipping this time's Tarot Club, Grossell's Travels, and the orange light that he planned to die at the door of Klein when he and his teammates were competing for the manuscript of the second-generation differential engine.