Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Seeing Edwinas gaze warm up, Anderson curled the sides of his mouth and shook his head with a sigh.
Youre always so inflexible. Thats why you arent able to become an artist your entire life.
After sighing again, he looked at the corpse on the chair.
We cant keep watching. We have to do something. Doesnt Siatas wish to find her race? Lets bury her near an elvish ruin in Sonia Island. Mobet looks like he wants to be with Siatas. We should bury them in the same tomb.
Doesnt Frunziar want to return to Backlund? Burn his remains to ashes, store the ashes in a box, and bring it to the city when possible. If time permits it, then someone can look for his descendants. As for Snowman, its not known if he believes in the ancient sun god or the original Creator. Who knows if the two are the same. Heh, to us, its the same. Theres definitely no way to find the corresponding cathedrals or altars. Therefore, the only thing we can do is bury him beside Groselle.
Groselle... He wishes to return to the Giant Kings Court, but thats a city in myths and legends. Theres no way to find it in the real world. However, there are Giant ruins in the Northern and Southern Continent. We can bury him there and allow him to have a proper burial.
Giant Kings Court... Backlund... Klein listened in silence as he deliberated for a few seconds.
Leave the ashes of Groselle, Snowman, and Frunziar with me.
He believed that in the time to come, the City of Silver would manage to reach the Giant Kings Court. When that happened, he could hand Groselles and Snowmans ashes to Little Sun and allow him to bury the two ancient figures. As for Backlund, Klein needed to return to it, as it was the final destination of his travels. He could then bring back Frunziar, who had left his hometown for more than 165 years.
Edwina added, The Golden Dream often goes to Sonia Island. Ill handle Sonia Islands and Mobets remains.
Alright. Youll be in charge of the cremation later. Anderson turned to look at Danitz as he chuckled and sighed. Look, everyone plays a part in this. Theres no need to feel inferior.
He originally imagined that Danitz wouldnt understand his consoling and would glare at him angrily. To his surprise, this well-known pirates expression turned heavy as he nodded in silence.
Ahem. As companions who faced the King of the North together, lets each choose one. Treat it as though were inheriting their legacy. Anderson gestured at the shimmering items on the floor. Heh heh, these Beyonder characteristics definitely have remnants of their psyche. I wonder what kind of influence they will bring. Be it concocting it into a potion for consumption or getting an Artisan to craft it into an item, there should be something special about them. The former can be digested with the acting method, but nothing can be done about the latter. Ah, from the looks of it, you dont know the acting method. Treat it as though I didnt say a thing.
The last two lines were said to Danitz.
Klein didnt have the mood to lampoon Anderson. He looked at the four Beyonder characteristics and said, Give Siatass to me.
This was the main ingredient of an Ocean Songster!
Edwina thought for a moment before saying, Ill take Snowmans.
It corresponded to the Priest of Light which Klein already had one of. Hence, he didnt choose it.
Anderson glanced at the remaining two Beyonder characteristics as his gaze paused at the strange item that resembled a babys palm.
I have to say that this guy is very interesting. Perhaps it can be made into a mystical item that can talk to me. That way, everyone wouldnt be too lonely.
At that moment, the giants heart didnt have an owner. Klein glanced at Danitz and indifferently said, Its yours.
Mine? I didnt do anything. I didnt participate in the battle... Danitz was extremely surprised.
Klein said simply, You scouted and took on a risk.
To Klein, this was a form of compensation. This was because Danitz had chanted The Fools honorific name and knew Gehrman Sparrows secret. Therefore, he had to force the faith of The Fool on him; otherwise, it would only leave latent risks.
Although this was a risk which Danitz was willing to take, Klein still wished to compensate him. Of course, he hoped that Danitz would view it as a bestowment from The Fool.
And regardless of exchanging Groselles Beyonder characteristic for money, using it to purchase the corresponding formula and ingredients, or making it into a defensive mystical item, all of them would be very useful for Danitz.
Take it, Edwina said as she looked at Danitz.
... Alright. Danitz nodded after a few seconds of silence.
After distributing them, Klein took a few steps forward and bent his back to pick up Siatass Beyonder characteristic. Looking at the azure-blue seawater sloshing inside the translucent membrane, he could vaguely hear the elfs beautiful singing.
Just as he stood up, he saw Danitz nodding as though he was responding to a question. However, no one had spoken!
Kleins gaze swept past Edwinas expressionless face and suspected if this Mysticism Magister was communicating with Danitz in a way others couldnt hear.
Seeing Danitz give an affirmative answer, Edwina reached out to pick up Groselles Travels from the desk and closed it. She then handed it to Klein.
This is a token of my gratitude.
Without me, all of you wouldve defeated the frost dragon. Klein didnt reach out his hand as he looked at the book comprised of yellowish-brown goatskin.
No, we definitely wouldve died. We had no way to defend against the King of the Norths final frenzy. Besides, you were taking a huge risk entering the book. Edwina was like a teacher, explaining to him the reasons in a serious manner. My only request is that you will tell me the answers if you figure out its origins and principles.
Klein was very curious about the secrets hidden in Groselles Travels. He couldnt reject the offer as he reached out to take the magical book.
Okay.
At this moment, the importance of the Giant Kings Court became more obvious. He even thought of buying the black iron key belonging to the giants and was worth 5,000 pounds while he was at it. However, he didnt immediately make the request, to prevent Edwina from thinking that he was trying to fleece her.
He prepared to wait a few more hours, or perhaps tomorrow, before borrowing the key from Vice Admiral Iceberg. He would head above the gray fog to divine its worth before offering to purchase it.
Seeing Anderson and Danitz pick up their Beyonder characteristics, Edwina glanced at the darkening sky and said to Klein, Where are you heading to next?
Bayam, Klein replied frankly.
Edwina nodded.
You can head there on the Golden Dream. We have plenty of rooms.
Klein nodded indiscernibly as he agreed.
Who wouldnt want a free ride?
After dealing with the remains and cleaning up the captains cabin, Edwina walked to the door and opened it.
There were gasps of pleasant surprise as the mood in the corridor turned jubilant.
Alright, its fine now. Edwina looked around as a smile formed from her cold expression.
The crew cheered loudly, making Anderson stroke his chin and frown.
Its more exaggerated than I imagined... Without a doubt, his words were drowned by the ebullient cheers.
After everything came to an end, Klein and Anderson left the captains cabin under Danitzs lead and headed for other rooms on the same level.
Half-turning his body to look where they were, Anderson suddenly sighed.
Is that it?
Although we didnt get to know each other for more than half an hour, people who fought alongside you often leave a deep impression. But to think they suddenly died in a baffling manner. All of them...
Klein was silent for two seconds before saying, This world is filled with baffling deaths to begin with.
... Thats right. Anderson immediately smiled. Thats why optimism is needed to enjoy life. If I were to face death one day, Ill definitely be composed and cool, not losing my elegance at all. I would face it in the most handsome manner possible.
Dont raise flags for yourself... Klein didnt say a word as he entered the room Danitz opened for him. Anderson took the room beside him.
In the room, Klein stood at the window as he silently watched the darkening sea for nearly ten minutes. Then, he entered the bathroom, took four steps counterclockwise, recited the incantation, and went above the gray fog.
Sitting at the high-back chair of The Fool, he conjured The Worlds figure and made him make a praying pose.
Honorable Mr. Fool, please inform The Sun that Ive obtained the Sequence 6 Notary potion formula he wants. I also have clues to the Priest of Light formula and main ingredients. He can delay payment by putting it on credit and pay for it in the future.
Klein was doing this to prepare for his advancement to Sequence 4. The City of Silver had rich resources, so it was possible that particular main ingredients or difficult supplementary ingredients that were hard to come across would exist over there. Therefore, with him in no rush to get anything, he planned on letting Little Sun owe him.
The reason why he didnt say that he had obtained the main ingredients and potion formula for Priest of Light, was because he felt that it was too exaggerated. He planned on telling him once Little Sun was more or less done digesting the potion.
After checking the conjured scene twice, he transmitted it into the crimson star representing The Sun as a stream of light.
Afternoon Town.
Having just finished patrolling the periphery of the newly established camp, Derricks vision suddenly blurred, and he saw an endless gray fog and an indistinct figure praying inside a dark red glow.
Immediately following that, he heard The Worlds voice and learned that his Notary potion formula had been acquired.
Mr. Worlds efficiency is really high. Its the exact number of days that he promised. Furthermore, he even got clues to the Priest of Light potion formula and main ingredients! Derrick felt joy after a moment of alarm.
He couldnt help but admire The World, wishing that he would possess similar strength and styles in the future.
Above the gray fog, the busy The World made another prayer after Mr. Fool confirmed that there werent any problems with the Ocean Songster potion formula.
Honorable Mr. Fool, please inform Mr. Hanged Man that Ive already obtained the Ocean Songsters potion formula and the corresponding main ingredient. Ill give it to him during the next Tarot Gathering. Please get him to consider what he would like to provide in exchange.