Chapter 70: Grand gesture

Danitz laughed.

“Yes. A Sequence that is extremely well suited to pirates. You do not know how much it helps me win in battle.

“Ordinary pirates’ provocation consists of insults. Mine is different. Mine is targeted insult.

“That requires mastering large amounts of intelligence and rumors, having sufficient understanding of the target you wish to provoke. Only then can you make him lose his reason and let anger burn his brain with just one sentence or one gesture.”

He paused for a second.

“Take Steel, for example. If you call him shit, or insult his father, mother, or captain, it will not have the slightest effect. But if you make this gesture and add a single word, he will definitely transform into a red-eyed bull.”

As he finished speaking, Danitz placed both hands at his waist, made a thrusting motion with his hips, and lowered his voice with extreme contempt:

“Whore!”

… I really want to hit him… As expected of a Provoker… So Steel Maviti really did have those tendencies and interests. Tsk… Klein loosened the fist he had unconsciously clenched.

“That is what professional provocation looks like.” Danitz spread his hands and concluded, “If I encounter a beast, monster, or some fellow that has lost control to the point of being unable to communicate, I can actively emit a feeling that makes them hate me. That belongs to my Beyonder abilities.”

Someone with that kind of Beyonder ability is either especially good at taking a beating, or especially good at running and dodging. Clearly, you belong to the latter… Klein silently retorted.

Danitz was finally free of worry regarding his left arm’s injury, and was in rather high spirits. Continuing on his own, he said, “Actually, I am also very good at setting traps. Unfortunately, you did not agree to my plan for hunting Steel Maviti.”

Klein controlled the corner of his mouth, which almost twitched, and calmly replied, “You will have another chance.”

“What chance?” Danitz asked curiously.

“A chance to set a trap for a Beyonder similar to Steel. One on one. I can introduce you.” Klein revealed a smile.

“…” Danitz suddenly could not speak.

He knew very well that against a fellow who did not fear bullets, arrows, fire, or drowning, traps were often useless.

Danitz gave two dry laughs, turned his head toward the window, and said, “The weather has cleared…

“Does that mean Kalvetua, that snake, is truly dead?”

Klein gave an “Mm,” making no attempt to hide it.

Danitz exhaled, then hesitated briefly.

“In any case, after this city-wide search, there should not be many pirates who dare come to Bayam for quite some time. Admiral of Blood is definitely included among them.

“Your plan with the captain to hunt him may have to be interrupted. The Sonia Sea is so vast; it is extremely difficult to find a fleet that has deliberately hidden its traces. And they can also head to the Fog Sea, the Berserk Sea, the North Sea, or the Polar Sea.”

If it were that easy to kill a pirate admiral out on the ocean, the Churches and the military would have done it long ago! Hurry up and let me return to the Golden Dream already! Danitz grumbled inwardly.

Do not worry. I have a way, and that will be your job… Klein asked without showing any change in expression, “What is your captain’s opinion?”

He had already spent twelve pounds to obtain the radio receiver from Fors. It was only because he had been busy with Sea God-related matters that he had not had time to transfer it from the pile of miscellaneous items above the gray fog to the real world.

At the same time, the payments from Miss Justice and Mr. Hanged Man had both arrived, causing Klein’s wealth to suddenly swell to 7,085 pounds and five gold coins.

Such wealth was enough to buy a slightly larger, productive manor anywhere.

If not for revenge, and if not for finding a way back to Earth, I could already retire… Klein thought with some satisfaction.

The captain’s opinion… Danitz squeezed out a smile.

“Although, in theory, the…