Part 3 the traveler chapter xxiv the weather museum
Klein, who had been primed for Danez’s character, did not take the initiative to ask out loud what the legends were, and remained seated in his chair, looking calmly at the other man.
Uninterrupted, Daniz shook his head:
”Legend has it that more than five hundred soldiers strangely disappeared after a fog when Rune’s army first occupied this island more than three hundred years ago, and before long, many white bones appeared on the seashore and in the mountains, and something similar happened several times until the Storm Church built a church here and sent a bishop.”
Although historians attribute the official opening of the colonial era to the fact that Rossel sent a fleet of ships to find a safe passage to the southern continent, in reality, for a long time before that, the countries of the northern continent had explored the surrounding waters and colonized a number of islands one after another, only these actions were not large enough to make a difference.
Strange disappearance in the fog …… Bones appeared in the sea and mountains …… Klein inexplicably thought of the “God abandoned land”, according to the small “sun According to the description of the little “sun”, there is no sun, only lightning and night, and when human beings are “wrapped” in the darkness without a single ray of light, they will encounter bizarre or horrible events.
Danez looked at the lighthouse, which stood out in the setting sun, and continued:
”And based on the burials and murals excavated on the island, it appears that the natives here had a tradition of cannibalism.
”The island is in a zone of intense climate change, and is often subject to earthquakes, storms, and fog, which time and time again have brought disaster to the natives, who, in order to survive, have begun to sacrifice to the self-created ‘God of Weather,’ and hold a ceremony four times a year, and, heck, the ceremony consists of killing the chosen god’s favorites, share pieces of his blood and flesh, and bury the head in the altar.
”However, similar traditions have long since been replaced by storm rituals, and the original language of the native natives has disappeared.”
The God of Weather …… a conquered island that once retained a tradition of living sacrifice …… Klein made a preliminary judgment.
Daniz withdrew his eyes and said casually:
”Because of these legends, there are two unique customs in Banshee Harbor, one is, on nights of fog and drastic weather changes, close the doors of your house tightly, don’t go out, and don’t respond to the sound of knocking.
”The other is that they are addicted to the blood of various animals and have learned from the migrating elves to add salt to it, allowing the blood to coagulate into peculiar lumps that are tender and flavorful when combined with several pungent seasonings produced locally.”
Wasn’t this just a bloodwurst? Klein froze for a second, turning his confusion into a frown:
”Elf?”
According to the stereotype he had formed in his previous life, elves were supposed to be elegant vegetarians, so how could they have researched the proper techniques for consuming blood and the hundred ways to make blood wang?
”Yes, rumor has it that many elves prefer coagulated blood.” Daniz spread his hands and replied, “Unfortunately, it’s already hard to meet such creatures who are good at cooking nowadays.”
……小 “太阳 “有提到，精灵王苏尼亚索列姆这个古神掌握是风暴权柄，那精灵一族应该类同于 “水手 “途径的非凡者! …… Well, so it seems, the elves love blood food is not incomprehensible …… Maybe they also generally have the attribute of violent …… The picture is somewhat beautiful ah! …… Klein’s thoughts turned to the “Blood Wanted”, and gradually turned his attention to it.
It’s been a long time since he ate …… He had the idea of getting off the ship to taste the food.
At this time, Daniz took the initiative to propose:
”There’s a lime restaurant here that’s famous, and the pig’s blood is especially delicious, should we, should we try it?”
He always felt that it was dangerous to stay alone in a room with Germaine Sparrow, worrying that the monster in human skin would suddenly go crazy.
Where there were more people, he should be more restrained …… Storm was on the up and up, and may this journey end sooner rather than later! Daniz prayed less confidently.
As a pirate, he also believes in the Lord of the Storm, but lacks sufficient respect for the Church.
When he heard the offer of the “Flame”, Klein’s heart was pounding, as he was already interested.
However, the legends and customs told by the other party always made him feel a little bit bad, so he took out a gold coin and did a divination in front of Daniz.
The result was that for him, there was no lurking danger in Banshee Harbor.
Well …… Klein looked at the gold coin in his palm and didn’t move his eyes away for a few seconds, still feeling uneasy enough.
When Daniz saw this scene, he suddenly understood that the monster in front of him was good at divination.
This …… even if it sneaks away, it will be easy to be found …… The “Flame” was a moment of frustration, and a faint sadness welled up in his heart.
He just adjusted his mood, Klein suddenly stood up and walked to the washroom.
Before closing the door, Klein turned back expressionlessly:
”You can take this opportunity to escape.”
After saying that, Klein closed the lavatory door with a bang.
Daniz’s palms opened and clenched, moving two steps toward the door and then finally stopping.
It was the unknown that was most frightening, and he didn’t dare risk inflaming the conflict until he found out what other extraordinary abilities Germaine Sparrow had.
At least, at least he was kind enough not to hurt me substantially …… By the time we get to Byam, he should let me go …… A fluke of a thought took over Danez’s mind.
Inside the lavatory.
Klein drew out his paper man, made a disguise, and took four steps against the grain into the gray mist above.
He sat down at the uppermost head of the long bronze table, removed the spirit pendulum from his left wrist, and wrote the appropriate divinatory statement:
”There is a lurking danger in Banshee Harbor.”
After dropping the spirit pendulum, posing, and chanting low a few times, Krynn opened his eyes and saw the citrine pendant doing a clockwise rotation, and it was extremely wide and fast!
This meant that there was a very great danger lurking in Banshee Harbor for Klein!
How could this be? It’s been colonized by the kingdom for over three hundred years, and it’s been a major port on the main trade routes for hundreds of years, and there’s never been a rumor of danger flowing out of it …… Could it be that a couple of formidable pirates have teamed up and are trying to pillage this port? No, that one door of shore defense guns is not just for show …… Klein frowned suspiciously and re divined whether he would encounter a pirate related doom recently, and the answer was no.
Well …… he was silent for a few seconds, wrapped himself in spirituality and fell into the gray mist.
Back in the real world, Klein pressed the mechanical button on the toilet, put away the stand-in paper man, and went to the nearby lavatory, letting the water drench his hands.
In this short period of time, he quickly cleared his thoughts and decided to dodge if he could, avoid if he could, and focus on stability.
Pulling out a paper towel and wiping his hands, Klein opened the door and headed out to see Danitz still stuck in the center of the living room.
A cautious to a little goatish pirate …… In a sense, the subordinates of the “Iceberg Lieutenant General” are part-time pirate adventurers …… Klein looked at the other side and said flatly:
”Go to the first class dining room.”
”…… Okay.” Daniz didn’t understand why Germaine Sparrow suddenly changed her mind, but ultimately chose not to argue.
……
Going down the gangway and disembarking the ship, Krivis suddenly addressed Donna and the others:
”You guys go ahead to the Lime Dining Room.
”I have some business with Captain Erland and will follow shortly.”
”Good.” Uldi Blanche was surprised, but didn’t feel too puzzled.
Crivis rejoined the ship and met Aerlan, who wore a straight sword at his waist, halfway across.
”I’m going to visit Germaine Sparrow.” With those words Crivis turned and headed for the first class area.
Aeran was bewildered for a moment, not understanding the other party’s intention of coming over suddenly.
Visiting Germaine Sparrow doesn’t need to inform me …… Ailan was stunned for two seconds, vaguely grasping Crivis’ true intentions.
He is telling me that if, if anything happens to him, it must be because of the visit to Germaine Sparrow …… But if nothing happens to him, it shows that his suspicions are wrong, and that there is no need to disturb Germaine Sparrow …… Ailan stopped and said to his side of the first mate, said:
”Wait a quarter of an hour.”
……
Knock knock knock!
Klein and Danitz, who were about to go out, heard a rhythmic knock on the door.
Receiving a wink of warning, Danitz quickly walked over and opened the door to the room.
Outside was none other than Krivis, who gazed at Daniz, who had once again changed his makeup for a few moments, and turned his head to Klein:
”‘Blaze’ Danitz?”
At lunch, he had thought that there was something oddly a bit familiar about Germaine Sparrow’s friend, but hadn’t connected it to the photo on a certain bounty order, and when Donna had deliberately mentioned Danitz, he’d suddenly been inspired to realize that the two resembled each other.
Sure enough …… Klein was about to nod his head in reply, when Daniz had jumped the gun and laughed:
”Friend, you have mistaken the wrong person, although I resemble that famous pirate worth 3000 pounds, but I really am not him, there have always been people who misunderstand it so much, and it has brought me great trouble.”
Klein raised his hand and covered his mouth, nearly bursting into laughter and crumbling his persona.
He collected his expression and replied calmly:
”Yes.”
Hey …… my reputation …… Danez craned his neck and looked up at the ceiling.
”What are you going to do?” Krivis asked directly, inhaling wordlessly.
Klein moved his chin slightly and pointed at Danez:
”Guarding him.”
”Guarding?” Krivis couldn’t make sense of Germaine Sparrow’s words.
Sir, you need to learn to make your own associations and inferences, I can’t be the one to make detailed explanations, it doesn’t fit my persona! Facing Cleves’ puzzled look, Klein said gently:
”He came aboard at Damir Harbor, I recognized him and decided to watch over him to prevent accidents.”
After locking eyes with Klein for a few seconds, Krivis nodded and said:
”No problem, right?
”Need any help?”
”No need.” Klein responded quietly.
Crivis glanced at the depressed looking Danez and stepped back:
”Then I’ll take my leave.”
He was just about to leave when he was suddenly called out by Germaine Sparrow and heard the somewhat mysterious young adventurer say slightly solemnly:
”Return to the ship as soon as possible.
”There is danger lurking in Banshee Harbor.”
……
Inside the Lime Dining Room, Donna was just laying out her napkin when, through the window, she saw Uncle Creeves hurrying downstairs.
By this time, the weather in the harbor had suddenly changed, and a fierce wind was blowing, shaking the trees.
Banshee Harbor, the “Weather Museum” …… Donna examined the scenery with interest.
She saw a man in a black cloak carrying a horse lamp, struggling to walk in the wind.
As if sensing he was being watched, the man turned his body sideways, raised his head, and looked up to the second floor of the restaurant.
Donna then got a good look at the other person and saw that the head position of the man inside the black cloak was empty, leaving only the bare neck gushing bright red blood upwards.
The man reburied his body, pulled on the cloak, and continued on his way.