Chapter 91: Reality Teaches a Lesson

Chapter 91: Reality Teaches a Lesson

Deep within the jungle of Blue Mountain Island, inside the rebels’ base.

Kalat, seated in his wheelchair, raised his bald head and looked toward the sunlight pouring in through the cave entrance. His eyes could not hide their joy.

He could clearly feel that ever since God had reappeared upon the earth and issued the Ten Commandments, He had changed from the bloodiness and chaos of the past. From time to time, He gave believers guidance filled with the radiance of wisdom. With insight that seemed able to perceive all things, He actively involved Himself in the situation upon the sea, attempting to help the rebels, help all Rorsted people, walk a thorny and difficult path where dawn could still be seen.

Perhaps this is the true meaning of reappearing upon the earth… Kalat recalled the oracle he had just received and guessed that the red-haired woman named Elaine was the key to moving Vice Admiral Ailment Tracy, moving the balance of power upon the sea, and moving the balance among different nations. Only when the world situation became chaotic would the Rorsted people gain an opportunity!

Kalat inhaled, quickly set up a ritual, prayed to Sea God, and copied out Elaine’s photograph.

After finishing all this, he instinctively turned his head toward another side. His expression grew somewhat complicated.

In that direction lived the High Priest of the Sea God Church, and the religious figures who had originally held high positions among the rebels.

Although they did not dare defy the oracle and had indeed made tremendous changes, in many details they remained immersed in the past—stubborn, conservative, backward, savage, and refusing to embrace a more civilized Church… If they keep going like this, one day they will be abandoned by God… Kalat found it difficult to conceal the smile in his heart, yet for some reason, an intense feeling of sorrow also surged up.

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After browsing through the believers’ prayers and selectively giving responses, Klein returned to the real world. He planned to personally go out and search for Elaine, while also seeing whether he could find an opportunity for true acting.

Just as his right palm grasped the handle, an absurd yet entirely feasible idea flashed through his mind:

“My true purpose is not to find the red-haired Elaine, but to use her to come into contact with Vice Admiral Ailment Tracy, understand the fate of the wealthy merchant Jimmy Necker, and learn the whereabouts of that batch of ancient documents related to Death.

“In other words, all I need is a red-haired Elaine capable of drawing out Vice Admiral Ailment Tracy. Whether she is real or not does not matter.

“I could completely transform into red-haired Elaine myself, have Danitz send me to Strongman Ozil, claim the reward along the way, then easily and simply wait to meet Vice Admiral Ailment Tracy.

“That operation is way too slick…”

Klein fiercely shook his head and found reasons to reject the idea:

“Although I am a Faceless, I still cannot accept cross-dressing right now!

“…Could overcoming this psychological barrier also be one of the acting principles?

“And I do not understand the red-haired Elaine. Even if I wanted to disguise myself, I could not imitate her properly. With only a shell, it would be very hard to fool people familiar with her. Then I would not be able to meet Vice Admiral Ailment Tracy.

“Mm. The person searching for the red-haired Elaine may not be Tracy. It may also be one of this pirate admiral’s enemies.

“I do not know Vice Admiral Ailment’s background. If I act rashly, I cannot assess the level of danger.

“It is better to stay steady and follow my heart’s will: first find the real red-haired Elaine, learn the details from her, and then consider what to do next.”

At that moment, Klein suddenly noticed something strange in the sitting room. Danitz’s snoring had clearly grown softer, and had stayed softer for quite a while.

Vice Admiral Iceberg came? Klein…