Chapter 541 – Visitor
Klein’s thoughts are consumed by the implications of Jahn Kottman’s Sequence 3, Sea King, and its potential to suppress the collapsing Sea God Kalvetua. As he analyzes the situation, he realizes that Sea Kings are nearly unbeatable in their domain, and Jahn’s powers could easily contain Kalvetua’s madness, preventing the destruction of Bayam. However, Klein also senses the dangers of other accidents and the possible involvement of forces like the Moses Ascetic Order or the Element Dawn.
The atmosphere in the colony becomes tense as airships and soldiers appear, and Klein’s thoughts are interrupted by Danitz, who reveals his treasure hunter nature, eager to find the hidden location of Kalvetua. Meanwhile, Klein starts to think that finding the ruin where Kalvetua is hiding might be more feasible from the spirit world, and he recalls Snake of Mercury Will Auceptin’s method of searching with a folded crane.
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As Klein blows the ancient copper whistle, a massive skeleton appears, drawing Danitz’s attention. The oppressive atmosphere is palpable, and Danitz readies himself, conjuring a scarlet flame in his palm.
Chapter 542 – Bayam Under Curfew
As Klein, Danitz, and Elland converge, the tension is palpable. Danitz, still nursing his injured arm, is hesitant to join the search for Leticia and the other archaeologists, fearing further entanglements. Elland reassures him, producing an iron-black mask to facilitate their collaboration with the military and church. With Danitz donning the disguise, they set out to investigate, employing Elland’s Sequence 8 Sheriff abilities to track their targets.
As they navigate the flooded streets, Elland explains his extraordinary senses, which allow him to detect abnormalities and grasp indistinct traces. Klein, intrigued, presses on, asking about their next move. Elland reveals that Leticia and company haven’t left Bayam by boat, sparking Danitz’s skepticism about their possible escape to other cities on Blue Mountain Island. The discussion is interrupted by the sudden sound of intense fighting, followed by a bear-like man’s desperate escape and his subsequent brutal takedown by machine gun fire from an airship.
The trio’s investigation is now intertwined with the larger pursuit, as they await the release of red fireworks, signaling the discovery of their target. With the airship hovering above, Klein, Danitz, and Elland are poised to uncover the truth amidst the chaos, their paths converging in a complex web of intrigue and deception.
Chapter 543 – The Reality That Exceeds Expectations
As Klein, Danitz, and Elland close in on their target, the tension reaches a boiling point. Elland orders them to retrieve the unconscious military personnel, but his attempt is thwarted by an inexplicable freezing effect that threatens to consume him. Klein, sensing the danger, turns to Danitz for help, and the latter conjures a fireball to counter the cold.
The duo’s quick thinking allows them to escape the frigid zone, with Klein using his matches to create a series of small fires to propel himself and the military personnel to safety. Elland, recovered from the ordeal, praises their efforts, but Danitz privately seethes at being overlooked for his crucial contribution.
As the airship arrives, its cannons blazing, the trio joins forces with other teams to evacuate nearby houses and prepare for a full-scale assault on the mysterious laughter-filled house. The artillery barrage is intense, and Klein can’t help but feel a sense of vindication, having once proposed such a tactic in Tingen City.
Chapter 544 – Expert
As Elland updates Klein and Danitz on the investigation’s conclusion, he advises them to stay indoors, hinting at potential danger. Danitz’s thoughts drift to the enigmatic Book of Calamity, and Klein pieces together that Danitz understands Elvish, thanks to Vice Admiral Iceberg’s unorthodox teachings. Meanwhile, Klein’s plan to locate Sea God Kalvetua’s hiding spot is foiled, and he resigns himself to letting the Church of Storms and the kingdom’s military handle the situation.
As the day unfolds, the sounds of gunfire and explosions fill the air, signaling the ongoing battle between the Church of Storms and Sea God Kalvetua. The next morning, Klein awakens to a dark and gloomy sky, indicating the confrontation is still raging. As he begins his daily routine, he’s interrupted by a spiritual perception, and the mysterious messenger appears in the washroom, delivering a letter from Mr. Azik.
Klein is left stunned, unsure how to react as the messenger vanishes, leaving him pondering the contents of the letter and the implications of this sudden development.
Chapter 545 – The Enraged Kalvetua
Klein prepares a ritual to communicate with Sea God Kalvetua, using unconventional materials that Danitz finds suspicious. As the ritual begins, Klein’s chanting in Elvish awakens the wind, and he pours in the Thousand-faced Hunter’s blood, which is sucked into the candle flame, forming an illusory door. The door bursts open, unleashing a hurricane-like storm that sends Danitz flying and shattering the spiritual wall.
As the storm rages on, a massive, beast-like entity emerges from the illusory door, accompanied by a deafening howl. Danitz is tossed around, his ears and nose bleeding, while Klein uses Paper Figurine Substitutes to protect himself from the entity’s forked tongue. The entity’s blows stop when it realizes its futility, and it summons a powerful whirlpool that sucks in objects and soil from the warehouse.
The whirlpool’s terrifying suction force raises questions about Kalvetua’s true intentions and the duo’s next move. With the ritual reaching its climax, Klein and Danitz must navigate this treacherous situation, seeking answers and a way to escape the Sea God’s wrath.
Chapter 546 – Spirit World
Klein emerges from the ritual, extinguishing the candles and assessing the warehouse’s state. The whirlpool created by Kalvetua has cleared the area, leaving behind only remnants of the storm. Danitz, still uneasy, is tasked with “cleaning” the area using a fireball, disguising the internal strife as a pirate dispute. As Klein stands outside, he awaits the fallout from his actions, hoping the Church of Storms and the kingdom’s military won’t discover the iron cigar case tainted with the gray fog’s aura.
Meanwhile, Alger stands at his hotel window, gazing at the overcast sky, frustrated by the delayed opportunity to gather ingredients at sea. His attention turns to the recent events, including The World’s hunt for Steel Maveti and the breakdown of sea serpent Kalvetua. He longs for the situation to resolve quickly, so he can leave Bayam and focus on advancing to Sequence 6 Wind-blessed.
As the night wears on, Klein is jolted awake, sensing a change. He discovers the crimson moon hanging in the sky, signaling the end of the confrontation between the Sea God and Sea King. With this new development, Klein’s thoughts turn to the implications, and he retreats to the gray fog, ready to face whatever comes next.
Chapter 547 – Priest
Klein ventures deeper into the spirit world, navigating treacherous terrain and avoiding the gaze of a mysterious, translucent eye. He recalls the Sights in the Spirit World’s warning about not crossing eyes with spirit world creatures unless they express interest in communication. As he proceeds, he encounters a floating, black Gothic-style castle with a headless woman carrying four blonde heads with red eyes, which Klein chooses to ignore.
Klein’s hunt for the mysterious, ancient elven ruins leads him to a collapsed building, where he confronts a giant jellyfish-like creature with skull-adorned tentacles. He utilizes the Dark Emperor card’s dignity to command the creature to leave, successfully intimidating it. With the creature gone, Klein enters the ruins, finding himself in the midst of an ancient, dark underwater city – the hiding place of Sea God Kalvetua.
As Klein explores the ruins, he comes face-to-face with Kalvetua’s devotees, undead warriors armed and ready to attack. Their presence reassures Klein that the Church of Storms and the kingdom’s military have not discovered the location yet. With his spirituality infused into the Sun Brooch, Klein readies himself for battle, muttering a word in ancient Hermes – “Holy!”
Chapter 548 – Trick to Dealing with Large Creatures
Klein stands at the central hall’s door, wearing full-body black armor, as he faces the old priest who has eaten part of Sea God Kalvetua’s body. The priest’s grayish-black skin and azure-blue glowing eyes exude an otherworldly aura, and Klein senses he’s in for a brutal battle. Without hesitation, Klein throws a Biological Poison Bottle, limiting his own powers but forcing the priest to react.
As the priest unleashes a mournful, soul-piercing howl, Klein is momentarily frozen, but his Spirit Body reinforces his defenses. He dodges the priest’s blue, silver-lightning-enshrouded tentacles, using his agility and Timely Dodges to evade attacks. The priest’s powers continue to escalate, and Klein must think quickly to survive, utilizing his Paper Figurine Substitutes and Wraith’s shriek to counter the old priest’s abilities.
Klein seizes an opportunity when the priest becomes stuck in the doorway, and he calls upon the Priest of Light’s power, channeling a beam of golden light to scorch the priest’s body. As the priest’s flesh melts away, Klein glimpses a hidden face within the old priest’s belly, attempting to escape. The battle rages on, with Klein employing wild, evasive maneuvers to evade the priest’s relentless attacks, fueling his determination to uncover the secrets of the ancient elven ruins and Sea God Kalvetua.
Chapter 549 – High Elf
Klein stands amidst the ruins of the ancient elven hall, still reeling from the aftereffects of the priest’s pleas. The layered sounds have left him feeling dizzy and disoriented, but his Spirit Body reinforced with the Dark Emperor card and Azik’s copper whistle prevents him from losing control. As he takes a few steps back to escape the concentrated praying voices, he spots the white scepter embedded in the half-collapsed pillar, sensing that it’s a Sealed Artifact he dubs the Sea God Scepter.
Klein realizes that he can’t stay long in the area or risk his Spirit Body collapsing, but he’s determined to claim the Sea God Scepter. He cleans up the mess, retrieves the Biological Poison Bottle, and finds an iron cigar case that had surprisingly survived the seawater’s corrosion. As he explores the hall, he discovers a mural depicting a battle between Elf King Soniathrym, the ancient Lord of Storms, and the Creator, revered in the City of Silver as an omnipotent deity.
With time running out and the threat of the Church of Storms and the kingdom’s military looming, Klein must navigate the ruins, uncovering secrets and piecing together the mysteries of the ancient gods and the True Creator.
Chapter 550 – The Negative Effects of the Sealed Artifact
Klein finally understands the Sea God Scepter’s powers, which are nearly godly, allowing its wielder to control the seas, summon storms, and even fly. However, the scepter comes with three negative effects: it makes the wielder irritable, drains the blood of nearby creatures, and displays the prayers of worshipers. Despite these drawbacks, Klein sees potential in the scepter, realizing he can use it above the gray fog to avoid its negative effects and even respond to prayers from believers.
With this newfound understanding, Klein’s mood improves, and he contemplates using the Sea God Scepter to provide aid to those who need it, while maintaining a safe distance. He considers responding to the prayers of the Sea God’s followers, realizing that if he doesn’t, they might continue their violent and misguided practices. Klein decides to take action, posing as the Sea God Kalvetua to guide them, but only to a certain extent, without burdening himself with their fate.
As Klein weighs the benefits and risks of using the Sea God Scepter, he’s determined to explore its potential, even if it means venturing into uncharted territory. His plan is set in motion, and the outcome is far from certain, leaving the reader wondering what consequences Klein’s actions will have on the world and those around him.
Chapter 551 – The Ten Commandments
Klein, now fully aware of the Sea God Scepter’s incredible powers, decides to take action and pose as the Sea God Kalvetua to guide his followers. Meanwhile, in the cave, Kalat, a Mid-Sequence Beyonder and rebel, receives a divine revelation, hearing the Sea God’s ten commandments that echo in his ears, filling him with reverence, fear, and excitement. The faith he had developed since childhood has made him afraid to go against the divine revelation, but the Sea God’s sudden change leaves him delighted, making him feel like he can see the “primitive totem” evolving into a true god.
Kalat shares the revelation with Edmonton, a member of the Resistance, and they discuss the significance of the holy sword and the deity figurine. They conclude that as long as an outsider touches the holy sword, the Sea God can walk the land again, and they must build a new deity figurine. The two are ecstatic, feeling like they are on the cusp of ushering in a new world.
Above the gray fog, Klein, exhausted, reflects on the limitations of the Sea God Scepter. He realizes it can respond to ritualistic magic but only within his domain and cannot exceed its limit. He also understands that the scepter can automatically respond to prayers, unless it would use up more than half of its power, making it troublesome to handle. Despite these limitations, Klein sees potential in the scepter, especially if the prayers are pointed accurately towards it, and he’s in a good mood.
Chapter 552 – Pomp
Danitz flaunts his Provoker Beyonder powers, showcasing his ability to tailor insults and manipulate others’ emotions. He impresses Klein, who recognizes the potential benefits of such a skill in dealing with Beyonders like Steel Maveti. Danitz’s confidence is palpable as he discusses his trap-setting abilities and hints at his connections with Captain of the Golden Dream.
As their conversation unfolds, Klein subtly reveals his plans to hunt Admiral of Blood, hinting that he has a way to track the pirate down. Danitz, meanwhile, seems determined to return to the Golden Dream and persuade Captain to let him return. The two share an air of scheming and hidden agendas.
Meanwhile, Alger Wilson visits Ralph, a veteran pirate and secret supporter of the Resistance, to inquire about Kovaro’s whereabouts. Alger is perplexed by Ralph’s nonchalant demeanor, expecting a more somber atmosphere in the wake of Sea God Kalvetua’s fall. Ralph’s relaxed attitude only fuels Alger’s curiosity, leaving readers wondering about the implications of their conversation.
Chapter 553 – Danitz’s Hard Work
Danitz’s cheek twitches as he forces a smile, worried about the 5,000-pound bounty on his head. He implores Klein to leave Bayam, fearing pirates and adventurers will come after him. Klein suggests raising his Sequence to match the bounty, but Danitz is hesitant, recalling the painful experience of consuming the Pyromaniac potion. He decides to prioritize leaving Bayam as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Alger receives a report from the Church of Storms confirming that Blazing Danitz is the one who posted notices at the cathedral door. He’s thrilled, feeling confident about hunting for materials at sea, now that Mr. Fool has a new identity: “Sea God!” Alger is no longer doubtful about his quest, sensing an air of certainty.
Danitz attempts the Soulfall Ritual, hoping to communicate with Edwina Edwards’ spirit. He sets up the altar, lights candles, and burns herbal powders, praying for the power of knowledge and rationality. The atmosphere becomes cold, and Danitz’s body stiffens as the candles’ flames sway and turn a pale green color. His hand rises, seemingly of its own accord, to grab a fountain pen and paper, leaving him anxious and unsure of what’s to come.
Chapter 554 – Acting as God
Klein, seated in his palace above the gray fog, holds the Sea God Scepter, a Grade 1 Sealed Artifact, and begins to categorize the blue dots of light surrounding it. He “taps” on one of the dots, connecting with a group of fishermen struggling to survive a violent storm on the high seas. The fishermen, desperate and praying to Sea God, suddenly find their ship stabilizing as the storm subsides, and they praise the deity for its mercy.
As Klein watches, he feels a pang of depression, realizing the fishermen are thanking Kalvetua, another identity of his, instead of him. However, he soon bursts out laughing, recognizing the absurdity of his emotional response. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a clear state of mind as a Faceless, careful not to lose himself in his roles.
Klein then shifts his attention to another plea, this time from a destitute woman under a bridge, who is making a final confession to Sea God. Through her story, Klein witnesses her difficult life, born to parents who believed in Sea God, and struggling to survive in a harsh world.
Chapter 555 – The Message Late at Night
Audrey, accompanied by Susie and her attendants, ventures into the East Chester County’s ancient tower, searching for clues about the mysterious structure. However, she finds nothing but withered trees, gray bricks, and rotten wood. Disappointed, she asks her attendants about local legends of monsters, and one of them shares an old folk song, which seems to be pointing to something more. The song speaks of monsters, dragons, and a great imagined palace, all existing in dreams. Audrey’s curiosity is piqued, and she begins to ponder the connection between the song and the Dragon of Imagination, Ankewelt.
Meanwhile, Kalat, seated in his wheelchair, prays to God, and his surroundings suddenly take on an unusual aura. He realizes that God has bestowed His grace, and his sacrilegious thoughts are dispelled. Kalat’s encounter fuels his devotion to Sea God, and he rushes to share the news with his companions. As he does so, Klein, in his palace above the gray fog, watches Danitz conduct the Soulfall Ritual, analyzing the process and its limitations. He reflects on the differences between deities, demigods, and Beyonders, and how they respond to prayers and descriptions.
The chapter weaves together the threads of Audrey’s investigation, Kalat’s spiritual awakening, and Klein’s observations, setting the stage for further exploration of the mysterious connections between the characters and the world they inhabit.
