Part 3 The Traveler Chapter 153 Meetings

　　The smell of this canned wolf fish is really irritating …… Not only does it stink, but it’s also disgusting …… It’s almost like a biochemical poison gas! Klein crouched in the corner and slowed down for more than ten seconds before returning to normal.

　　Before that moment, he was too underestimated the smell of canned wolffish, did not make the most effective response in time, did not use the “paper man double” or create invisible air tubes, pretending that he was breathing underwater.

　　Now, he finally realized the wisdom of his decision not to open a can of wolffish in public!

　　Hoo…… Klein exhaled, slowly stood up, picked up his luggage, and took a step toward the outside of the dock.

　　The first thing that struck him about this city called Naas was that the houses were mostly white and widely used stone materials, the second thing was that the location wasn’t too far north but the temperature was quite cold, even now it was already April, it was still only a few degrees Celsius, and the third thing was that there were a lot of whaling houses, where huge beluga whales were being dismembered into skins, meat, blubber, bones, and “gray amber”. The latter two, for one, can be used for banquets.

　　The latter two can be used as skirt supports for party dresses, and the other is a top quality spice, whether used as incense or added to perfumes, it is a luxury item that only the rich and noble can enjoy.

　　As for the skin, meat and blubber of the beluga whale, they likewise had their own uses, respectively making clothes, becoming food and refining oil. In Naas, in the Galgas Islands, the cooking of beluga whales had formed a unique culture, with a variety of techniques and reputable restaurants.

　　Klein passed a whaling house and saw the stripped blubber in multitudes being carried by delivery wagons to the black-smoking factory not far away, the very distinctive refinery of Galgas, where the beluga blubber would be refined into whale oil in bottles and barrels that would become outstanding fuel and blood for certain industries.

　　Very characteristic …… Klein exhaled white air under his breath and stopped to look around for a while.

　　Out of the harbor and into the city, a cacophony of Forsak reached his ears.

　　Klein, who had mastered the ancient Forsak language, the source of the northern continent’s language, had long been familiar with the words of the northern barbarians, so he sniffed his head sideways, looked over, and saw a tall, blonde-haired populace holding banners and marching through the streets.

　　The banner at the forefront clearly stated their demand for resistance:

　　”Against the indiscriminate hunting of beluga whales, we need sustainable development!”

　　Pfft…… Klein almost lost his temper, but then believed that the concept of “sustainable development” was 99% “invented” by Emperor Russell.

　　His eyes flickered to the banners behind him, and the purpose of the march became clearer:

　　”Whaling for survival, not pleasure!”

　　”Man is no more noble than the beluga whale!”

　　”Greedy demons leave Nass!”

　　At this point, a single gray-uniformed policeman with a shield, pitchfork and club blocked the march.

　　After a brief scuffle, the scene quickly became heated.

　　Many of the young men in the parade threw open cans of wolfsbane and spirits stuffed with cloth and set on fire, and the policemen, no longer restrained, pushed back, shields against clubs.

　　Klein pinched his nose and looked down the street at the flames that had ignited, realizing that many pedestrians were oblivious to it, all but a handful of onlookers making their way to their destinations in a normal fashion.

　　It seems that this is a regular occurrence in Naas ah …… Did the parade all diffuse into a conflict? Not bad for the Forsak Empire …… Klein muttered a couple sentences, bypassed this street, and found a random inn to stay in.

　　He still used the name of Germaine Sparrow to register, and did not worry that the information spread by “Disease Lieutenant General” Tracy would make the Church of the Goddess of the Night treat him as a “faceless man”, because he would not go to look for those who have become followers of the Goddess of the night on the whaling voyage. He was not going to look for the mermaids who had become followers of the Goddess on the whaling route, but was going to head straight for the dangerous area in the easternmost part of the Sunia Sea.

　　As for his safety in the Galgas Islands, he didn’t have to worry about it, this was a colony of the Forsak Empire, and the only legal religious organization was the Church of the God of War, which was very hostile to the Church of the Goddess of the Night.

　　Klein was originally worried that he would encounter a large number of “Faceless Men” here – the kind that you can meet seven or eight of them when you go next door to enjoy a meal of whale cuisine – but after careful consideration, he rationally ruled out such a possibility.

　　This is because the “soothsayer” path of the extraordinary itself is rare, more than the sequence of 8, Klein has only met three, the second is the sequence of 6 extraordinary is not everywhere weeds, even if this is a pirate’s paradise, the bounty amounted to 5,000 pounds is also a rare animal, the third is the “faceless man”. The “Faceless Men” will take whaling ships to look for mermaids when they are ready, either to start believing in the Goddess, or to sink to the bottom of the sea or to become researchers, or to be so intelligent that they will seize the opportunity, succeed in promotion, and leave safely, and seldom stay too long in the Galgas Islands.

　　In the whole of Nass, except for me, there are not more than two “Faceless Men”…… Klein organized his clothes, did not rush to contact the “Star General” Gadelia, and went to the street in a good mood, according to what he had heard on his journey. According to what he had heard during the trip, he looked for food.

　　Raw beluga whale fillets, fried whale steak, skinned whale oil, grilled whale meat …… Klein, like an authentic traveler, changed three restaurants and tasted different foods.

　　It’s not bad, it’s quite special, the smell of fish is not too heavy, on the contrary, it’s very appetizing and tempting …… burp …… Klein covered his mouth and went to the street, and found that the street lamps here were sparse, but the light inside the houses on both sides of the house was bright, which somehow alleviated the darkness of the night.

　　The icy wind came across the ocean, blowing Klein raised his hand and pulled up the collar of his coat, and the azure cufflinks, converging on their splendor, were set deep in his wrist.

　　The cufflinks were more in line with Germaine Sparrow’s persona than the ring, so Klein didn’t blame the “craftsman” for changing the requirements without authorization.

　　The harmonica that solidified the ritual of summoning creatures from the spirit world matched Klein’s intention perfectly, and could be used for a year and a half, with a silver-white color, exquisite and beautiful.

　　When he got the harmonica, Klein had the image of a crazy and powerful adventurer leaning on the edge of the ship’s side in the silence of the night, under the deep moonlight, playing a sad melody with the harmonica.

　　Unfortunately, the harmonica makes no sound at all, and can only be used to summon Renette Tynecol.

　　Shaking his head imperceptibly, Krynn marched steadily through the empty, cold streets of Naas back to the inn.

　　Adjusting himself with sleep, he made his way to Gray Amber Street the next morning and entered a grocery store called “Frenzied Whale Dance”.

　　Glancing at the gray-haired owner, who was a head taller than himself, Klein tapped his fingers on the counter and said in Forsak:

　　”Buy whale oil.”

　　The owner’s face was crisscrossed with wrinkles, but he only wore a coat made of beluga whale skin, and the light-colored pattern had a strange beauty.

　　”How much?” The boss was gulping down spirits, not bothering with the messy arrangement of the goods.

　　”One and a quarter barrels.” Klein answered according to the agreed upon code word.

　　The owner’s drinking slowed for a moment and pestled the brown and green bottle in his hand onto the counter:

　　”Care for a sip? Nibbles of the highest purity, the mistress of all Forsak men!”

　　It was a Vrsak specialty distilled spirit, made from potatoes or grains, known for its high degree of intensity and excitement like a fiery flame, it was rather inexpensive compared to the Sunia blood liquor, and was more popular with the average Vrsak man.

　　”No need.” Klein shook his head.

　　The owner gave a low laugh:

　　”What kind of man is he if he doesn’t drink Nepos?

　　”Is Rune only a lady left?”

　　He grunted and took another sip:

　　”Who introduced you?”

　　”Ms. Gertrude Muse.” Klein uttered a name that was a mix of styles.

　　The owner exhaled suddenly, the strong odor of alcohol hovering around him instantly.

　　He staggered to his feet like a white bear performing in a circus.

　　After instructing the clerk, he led Klein all the way to a small room on the second floor of the warehouse in the back.

　　”Let me look, let me look ……” the owner grunted and crouched down.

　　Klein controlled the twitching of his cheeks and remembered a joke that had been widely circulated in the Kingdom of Ruin:

　　”Q: When is a man in Forsak not drunk? A: When they’re in their mother’s womb.”

　　After waiting a while, Klein saw the owner rummage for a pristine crystal ball.

　　Then, with his back to Klein, the drunken “White Bear” rubbed his hands over the ball and whispered in a difficult Gohmish language.

　　The room grew dim, all the lightless corners deepened, and a strange attraction seemed to emanate from it.

　　The crystal ball quickly lit up, and the figure of a woman wearing a black classical robe emerged.

　　She had a melon-faced face with white skin, and her eyes were a slightly violet deep black, full of mystery.

　　I saw the real face of another Tarot Club member …… Klein stepped forward and took the crystal ball.

　　Crystal ball opposite the “hermit” Gadelia also saw this side of the “world” clearly: black hair, brown pupils, face thin, angular.

　　Her eyes slightly condensed, hesitated for a second before she opened her mouth and said:

　　”Germaine Sparrow?”

　　She realized that the true strength and caliber of the members of the Tarot Club was quite a bit stronger than she had expected: “The World” was actually the pirate general level Crazy Hunter Germaine Sparrow!

　　My previous judgment of the “world” is not a problem …… introverted, deep, experienced and ruthless …… “Star above the generals “Feeling not too surprised.

　　”Yes, Ms. Gadelia.” Klein signaled his boss to leave the room.

　　Only when the place became extremely quiet did “General above the Stars” Gadelia speak again:

　　”I’m curious, how did you recognize my identity? I’ve always been very careful when attending parties.”

　　At that time, the “World” who requested for a private exchange had startled her by saying “General of the Stars” right off the bat.

　　It was also because of this factor that she chose to accept the World’s commission.

　　”Secret.” Klein smiled politely.

　　Because he didn’t want to remind the other party of Mr. “Fool”, he added a flat sentence:

　　”You have very distinctive eyes.”

　　”Can I take that as a compliment?” Gadelia smiled with some dawning realization.

　　She thought that the previous “world” only suspected that she was the “General above the Stars” through her eyes and other details, but did not confirm it, so she made a test through words, and her own reaction told him the correct answer.

　　Klein didn’t respond anymore and turned to ask:

　　”When do we leave?”