He pulled back his thoughts and analyzed the situation from the information that Danitz had revealed.
Instinctively, he looked up and saw airships painted in dark-blue, with several cannon muzzles and machine guns sticking out, fly past him as they headed in different directions.
On the main street, soldiers in red coats, white pants, and black leather boots were lined up in neat rows. They were carrying rifles and dragging cannons as contingents of them moved past.
The tense and solemn atmosphere suddenly spread.
“I wonder how long it will take the Church to get rid of that sea serpent and find the place where it’s hidden. That place is definitely a treasure trove with countless precious items…” Danitz, whose main job was a treasure hunter, suddenly spoke, appearing both expectant and full of regret.
His attitude had changed extremely quickly. He had already reduced the Sea God to a sea serpent, using “it” as a pronoun.
He believed that even if he returned to the bedroom or entered the washroom, the messenger’s massive body would be discovered by Danitz, who similarly had a nontrivial spiritual perception, so he didn’t avoid him.
Danitz was imagining the treasures of Sea God Kalvetua when he suddenly felt a chill at his neck.
He felt something inwardly, and he quickly activated his Spirit Vision before looking to the side. There, he saw white bones spewing out from the floor and flying upwards, forming a giant skeleton with an illusory head that pierced through the ceiling.
The skeleton slightly lowered its head; its two pitch-black flames at its eyes were visible even through the ceiling.
The oppressive feeling brought by its massive body made Danitz jump to the side. His body was half-bent, and he conjured a scarlet flame in the palm of his right hand.
Klein looked up at the huge messenger as the huge messenger looked down at him. Both parties seemed frozen in place.
He gave a general description of the matter regarding Sea God Kalvetua, but he concealed the fact that he had nearly been possessed and how he had to borrow the gray fog to dissipate the curse. He mixed in information about Kalvetua’s ruins, where it hid, when describing the dream he just had.
“… Perhaps, a solution can be produced using the spirit world, but I lack the corresponding knowledge and hope to receive your guidance.”
Klein folded the paper and turned to see that the messenger’s hand had clenched at some point in time.
He pretended not to notice anything and threw the letter up.
The messenger paused for a second, then it opened its hand and caught the letter.
Its body suddenly disintegrated, and its bones crumbled down, drilling into the floor.
“What… What was that?” Danitz finally uttered a sound.
Klein glanced at him and replied calmly, “Messenger.”
Putting away Azik’s copper whistle, Klein got a chair and sat down, prepared to eat breakfast in a while.
After a while, he heard knocking at the door.
Danitz warily went over, and with the help of the peephole, he noticed that the person at the door was a middle-aged man with a boat-shaped hat.
“Elland? How did you find this place?” Danitz asked as he opened the door.
The visitor was the captain of the White Agate, Just Elland.
With wrinkles at the corner of his eyes, Elland looked into the room and chuckled.
“When you were checking into this hotel, you used Gehrman Sparrow’s name for the registration. It’s easy with a look.”
Elland pointed outside and said, “Bayam met with an accident, but it’s not a big problem. The military has joined forces with the Church, and they’re currently conducting a search and arrest operation throughout the city. They’re searching for a few powerful Beyonders who are archaeologists in name.
“In order to find the target as soon as possible, the military has used all their resources, but it’s still not enough for such a large city. Heh heh, they believe that although you’re of unknown origin, you’re very friendly to us. They hope you can help with the search and prevent any accidents from happening. The corresponding remuneration will be available after the matter.”
Seeing that he didn’t answer immediately, Elland added, “Although there won’t be any major problems, the earlier we find the target, the earlier we can control the corresponding disaster.
“And perhaps that might save a few more people.”
Klein fell silent for a moment before gently nodding.
“Okay.”
