The clock struck nine. The sound of sailors changing watch came from the deck.
Odessa's fleet could not catch up with the Brunhil. According to the agreement, they were stationed in their respective ports. Once the Birren Hill broke away from the coastline and entered the depths of the Sea of Tranquility, it entered the control of Beyeland.
At night when visibility is poor, the combat effectiveness of both sides of the fleet depends on the perception of their respective Beyonders. Every extraordinary person who can serve as a captain often has unique abilities.
As long as Griffith arrives at Homemonworth with the sealed artifact, Odessa has nothing to quibble with. The aura of the Outer God cannot be concealed, and anyone with a clear eye can see how evil and dangerous the sealed object he snatched from Medini is.
But is this really safe? There is an outside god behind Naira and the Odessa people. Didn't they prepare backup plans for the situation at hand?
Griffith stomped nervously in the cabin. He walked from the desk to the bed, and then from the bed to the sofa. When he was walking back and forth for the fifth time, he suddenly saw Roland appearing on his sofa.
"Hey, man, long time no see~"
Roland wore a black hood, with shadows covering his eyes, looking enigmatic. The Birren Hill's security was very tight, but he was not found boarding the ship at all.
"Good evening, Earl, how did you avoid the sentry and the security circle?"
"It's no big deal," Roland said, "a small boat, a set of hooks and ropes, proper equipment, I rowed by myself, and quietly approached in the dark night. The beautiful and sexy Enterprise stopped in the thick fog a few miles away. Medium. There is a limit to how many ordinary people can serve as sentinels, and the number of Extraordinaries cannot cover all directions at all times. It is indeed laborious and time-consuming for me to row the boat here myself, but it is worth it for the confidentiality.
"Then, I quietly climbed up your mast and hid there overlooking the deck. When the time came, I jumped down with faith -! Landed, landed at the door of Miss Captain, it's that simple."
"Why did you fall there? Didn't Alandel find you?"
"Of course, I found it. I originally wanted to say hello to her first. Hey, the little girl now pulled out the musket I gave without saying a word... Don't say this, knight, treat me Are you satisfied with the design of the Birren Hill?"
If this was an attack, that would be bad... Griffiths felt a glimmer of worry about the safety of the Birren Hill, but he still put it aside for the time being and continued the current conversation first.
"Amazing, you can always bring unexpected surprises to people," Griffith saluted the mysterious retired warrior. "Now can you tell me the cause and effect of this commission? I understand that it is necessary to be so cautious, but, The overall planning is also crucial to my next battle.”
"Yes, it is very important. Commanders and soldiers must have a full understanding of their missions before they can bravely devote themselves to a great cause!" Roland said, "I don't want my remote contacts to be eavesdropped, nor do I want people to know that I have The only way to take action is through this primitive means."
Roland said as he took out a small suitcase and put it on the table: "Take this first. Although we are gay and not in an employment relationship, you have helped me a lot, so you still have to show some respect."
Griffith saw that there were eighteen sets of fixed ammunition and a small number of exquisite accessories in the small box.
“These are Conviction upgrade sets.
“Arcane Shotgun can cause close-range damage, and the damage caused can be fed back to the holder for treatment.
"The new adamantine bullets have improved formulas to enhance range and penetration. Have you ever felt that the trajectory of a shot beyond 25 yards is unstable? We have finally solved this problem."
I don’t think so. Now I always shoot people in the face... Griffith nodded noncommittally, pointed to the last ammunition and asked:
"what about this?"
This is a black ammunition flowing with an aura of chaos, so deep that it seems to be dripping with ink. Griffith heard bursts of elusive murmurs, as if something was haunting the shadows, watching him.
"No. 12 puncture bomb, high accuracy, high...Ehhh!? What? I, I got it wrong, I got it wrong!"
Roland shouted in a low voice and shook his head in embarrassment: "This is the Abyss Bomb, an unsuccessful experiment. It is made of Abyss Evil Iron and has strong explosive and lethality. The target is hit There will be some strange things happening nearby, very strange things. This weird thing will interfere with the elements in the air, and its trajectory is completely unpredictable. It even flew back from a distance of ten yards and injured the shooter. I took it back, I’ll give you something else.”
"No need!" Griffith pressed the lid of the box, "I'll give it a try. Let's talk now."
…
The information about the battle in Metini came from the information provided by Roland a few weeks ago - Metini College has hidden high-level sealed objects that violate the treaty, and a hidden force is preparing to seize them. It was not convenient for Roland to take action, but he hoped that someone else could intervene in an official capacity.
After careful consideration, Griffith did not report this information to the military. Instead, he took advantage of the opportunity to pick up the Stormtrooper squadron from Odessa and conducted a raid on the port of Medini.
Griffith took out the battle and showed it to Roland carefully:
"I captured some of the sealed artifacts, namely the ancient book "Lin Yuan Collection" and the Ring of Life. Girls from the Kui Mansha family are also on this ship. However, the most important target, Naira, may be in charge of something extremely powerful. The sealed object became very dangerous. When I was at a certain distance from him, I was unable to move, my body was in a state of accelerated aging, and I almost died.
"Count Roland, these people and objects are very powerful and dangerous. Why do you want to interfere with their actions?"
Roland looked at the two captured sealed artifacts and said slowly:
"You must know Aaron, right?"
Aaron is a second-year magician in the same class as Griffith. As early as the beginning of his enrollment, the school took extra care for him. When a giant sea monster attacked the Feiye, which was transporting newborns, Aaron, who was supposed to be on the same ship, was taking another route under the protection of the escort. Headmaster Tiberion paid close attention to him. According to legend, he defeated the terrifying Dark Magic Supreme when he was still an infant. He was also the only bloodline of the family to survive the deadly black magic attack.
Aaron was prophesied to bring balance to light and darkness.
During the subsequent attack on Nethergarde, Aaron went deep into the core of the Whispering Forest ruins alone, trying to find the powerful Philosopher's Stone. It was also there that Griffith and Aaron fought.
Whether this series of actions is based on Aaron's own will or whether it is controlled by some kind of existence is still uncertain. After that, the famous boy remained silent and was a potential danger to Griffith.
Roland said:
"Beyond our world, there are powerful mysteries lingering in the void and the spirit world. They are the Outer Gods, or Ancient Gods.
"The Immortal God is one of them. Before the advent ceremony in Odessa was shattered, part of his body and power reached this world through the barriers of the plane. Before he could take shape, the broken plane passage was destroyed Shapeless limbs, remaining fragments litter the world.
"These fragments possess powerful and dangerous power. The power of many wizards and extraordinary people has been strengthened like never before. They have been able to pry into mysterious knowledge, and their use of magic has become more mature. The Holy See of the Seven Righteous Gods has benefited even more.
“The mystery of the whole world is enhanced by it.”
Griffith listened quietly. This may be why even in the presence of the Seven Gods and many forces, the fabric of life in the virtual realm can still carry out conspiracy. Sublime beings and their followers prowl the sky like vultures, waiting to share the corpse.
Roland continued:
“This is not the first time that alien gods have interfered in our world.
"More than a year ago, in 1443, a mysterious cult began to spread among the half-elf veterans of Canaan. At that time, you were still fighting on the Eastern Front. An elf commander was killed because of this, and another noble lady was captured by the cultists. Live and prepare to be used as a sacrifice to the evil consciousness.
"Fortunately, the officials arrived in time and cleared out the cult. According to the cult tokens and clues found, this was a hidden ancient god's belief, pointing to the ancient god who was in charge of plagues and dreams. He was named "the one sleeping in the abyss" In the name of "Master", "send dreams to the creatures waiting to be rescued." This summer, when you and Miss Villanoy are in danger, the most active enemies are the believers of this master.
"The Lord's Order was suppressed before it took shape. However, things are not clear. Since then, not only half-elves, but more and more high-status elven wizards have also become His followers. Perhaps, the Order Being suppressed is exactly what He expected. The official response was like a futile joke. The more severe the sanctions and cutting off the pollution of reality by external gods, the faster the mysterious existence spreads.
"These high-dimensional beings become real through description, and their powerful power is tempting the creatures of this world every moment, serving their plot to infiltrate into the real world. Their arrival can be delayed, but it is unstoppable..."
Griffith fell into deep thought.
Roland paused for a while and continued:
“The next thing is the problem we have to face.
"For almost all gods, when he cannot walk in the world, he needs an agent to announce his will, and when necessary, he has to fight for him. The appearance of each agent requires a huge cost. The price, however, is relative, and it also shakes up the balance of power and psychic energy. We call these agents—
"hand of God."
