652 Mermaid Clues (1/2)
Strongest Hunter… Klein was shocked by this nickname. After carefully recalling, he realized that the man didn't have a bounty on his head.
That meant that Anderson Hood's description of himself in the dream world was real and reliable. He was more of a treasure hunter!
Unfortunately, Gehrman Sparrow hasn't killed any pirate admirals, otherwise, I would be the strongest hunter… Klein didn't let down his guard as he coldly looked at the man.
As long as Anderson Hood showed any signs of abnormality, he would immediately throw the charm in his hand. After all, the activation incantation was all the same. At his Sequence, he could do it simultaneously while injecting his spirituality.
Upon hearing the Admiral of Stars's introduction, Anderson seriously shook his head.
”No, I'm not the strongest hunter.”
Oh, he's still rather humble… Klein sighed inwardly.
Anderson chuckled and added, ”Admiral of Stars, if you really insist, then it's best if you add the condition: below that of a demigod.
”Yes, the strongest hunter below that of a demigod.”
… I take back what I just said… The corners of Klein's mouth twitched indiscernibly.
Seeing no response from the Admiral of Stars, Anderson naturally lowered his arms.
”These waters are very dangerous, but it contains many treasures. In this regard, I believe the two of you are very aware.
”In the past, many adventurers, or more precisely, treasure hunters, have entered these waters to seek our fortuitous encounters, but most of them didn't leave these waters alive. Heh heh, I'm talking about most, so there are always some lucky ones who can obtain items and ingredients while successfully leaving.
”The treasure-hunting team I was in was organized by two treasure hunters who are experienced in this area. They claimed to be very aware of which ruins are not to be explored in the first half of the safe route and which ruins could be attempted. They also claimed to know which methods should be used to hunt various kinds of monsters, as well as what methods should be used to avoid evil creatures who have lost control.
”I've always been curious about these waters and was successfully convinced by them and joined the expedition.”
”And then?” Cattleya looked at the figure opposite her with her black eyes that had a purple hue.
Anderson sighed and said, ”It was very smooth in the beginning, as smooth as it can be. We avoided danger and obtained many of the relics left behind by former explorers, and we also hunted some monsters and obtained several ingredients.
”Everything changed when we discovered a strange temple on a submerged island. There were many murals which remained intact. This gentleman has also seen it in the dream world.”
He used his chin to gesture at Klein.
”That's not important,” Klein replied calmly.
Anderson shook his head and smiled bitterly.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.
”One of the murals was very sinister. It described a pilgrimage proceeding forward amidst a parted sea.
”The leader of the pilgrimage is depicted as an angel, having long silver hair that reached his back. He had very mild facial features.
”I was the first to arrive in front of that mural. I reached out my right hand and habitually outlined the various lines in midair. It's true, I… really didn't touch it. I was at least five centimeters away, but to my surprise, the angel in the mural suddenly opened his eyes.”
… Your nickname as the Strongest Hunter must've been forced as a result of you attracting too many problems… Klein scoffed silently without any sense of pity.
”Silver-haired angel?” Cattleya asked in return.
”Yes, but I'm not sure which angel it is. At the very least, he hasn't appeared in any of the portraits of the seven Churches. Of course, the mural artist might've casually added it, and it might not be real.” Anderson was just about to raise his hand to comb his hair when he discovered that the man wearing a round neck shirt, a brown jacket, pantaloons with a dark-colored cap was coldly staring at him. It appeared as though any abnormal action would result in the man attacking without hesitation.
But at that moment, Klein was thinking about something else.
This fellow is very professional when it comes to art. At the very least, the typical person wouldn't be able to know of so many religious portraits.
Cattleya, who didn't receive an adequate answer, immediately turned her head towards Klein, her gaze filled with an inquisitive look.
She had just heard from Anderson Hood that Gehrman Sparrow had seen the mural.
Perhaps, this member of the organization that has been gifted by the ”Lord” can recognize the angel… Cattleya had an inexplicable feeling that Gehrman Sparrow might really know the answer.
Considering how Ma'am Hermit would be able to obtain the answer at the next Tarot Club from a casual question, Klein didn't hesitate to simply say, ”Tail Devourer Ouroboros.”
Tail Devourer Ouroboros? That Angel of Fate? That King of Angels? Cattleya unknowingly pursed her lips as the purple hue in her eyes turned slightly more obvious.
The last time she had heard this name was from the Tarot Club, thanks to Miss Justice.
And that was her first time learning of the existence of the Kings of Angels. She never expected to obtain clues of them in the real world in just a few months!
”Tail Devourer Ouroboros?” Anderson ruminated over the name in a daze.
Klein didn't speak further, showing his disinterest in explaining.
Seeing how the Admiral of Stars wasn't speaking a word, Anderson could only laugh and continue, ”I thought I was hallucinating back then because the mural didn't show any abnormality after that.
”Following that, our team fractured into two. Most of them were frightened by my account and believed that they shouldn't continue exploring the temple. The remaining third desired to obtain more treasure and began setting off deeper into the temple. We waited an entire day—noon switched night a total of three times—but we didn't manage to see them return.