“You can ask, but I might not answer.”
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?”
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.
Klein walked over to the radio receiver that had become paranormal and answered calmly, “From the beginning.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Strange thoughts flashed through Klein’s mind until Arrodes greeted him.
“… 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.
“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.”
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.”
“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.”
“Great Master, I must abide by certain rules. You must answer a question of mine in exchange.”
Amidst the clacking, Arrodes used words to spell out a question: “What are you planning to have for breakfast today?”
“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.
