696 Giant Guardian (1/2)

As the tyrannical aura flew past, high in the sky, Anderson's chewing came to a sudden halt. It was only when the entity was a distance away did he swallow the remaining rabbit meat. He looked up at Gehrman Sparrow.

”That was the dragon you were talking about?”

Klein nodded slightly, confirming Anderson's guess.

The corners of Anderson's mouth slowly curled up, revealing an expression as though he was at a loss on whether to laugh or cry.

”I thought you were talking about a mature or adolescent dragon. The one that just flew past…

”I probably won't be able to become a dragon hunter. Dragon feces perhaps.”

The tyrannical feeling that the King of the North exudes is indeed a little terrifying. Compared to the pieced-together monster which made hair grow without restraint on the Future, it's a lot stronger… Perhaps, it's a Sequence 4, at the level of a demigod… Klein calmly made a judgment without revealing any hints of panic or horror.

He clearly remembered that Groselle's Travels had clearly indicated that the female pirate had managed to succeed in escaping from the King of the North's attack before meeting up with the team led by the main lead, Groselle.

And Edwina Edwards clearly wasn't a demigod. She was a Sequence 5 of the Reader pathway. Furthermore, as she was suddenly swallowed by the book, certain mystical items and Sealed Artifacts that she didn't permanently keep on her person were left in the captain's cabin. The tools she had that were useful to her were probably limited to one or two.

Under such a situation, she was able to defend against the King of the North and survive. Having just advanced, and having adjusted his inventory, Klein believed that it wouldn't faze him too much. Furthermore, he was still connected to the gray fog. He could use the Sea God Scepter to produce a response!

This was also why Klein dared to enter directly after confirming that Danitz was in an ordinary state during his prayer.

Yes, the King of the North doesn't seem like a demigod from a normal pathway. According to Vice Admiral Iceberg, it's a Rampager who gathers frost-related Beyonder characteristics, and it can match a demigod in certain domains but would have flaws in other aspects… Edwina, Anderson, and me, along with the Beyonders of the main lead's team, we wouldn't be helpless! If all else fails, I can still use the Sea God Scepter. I don't believe that this book can defend against items above the gray fog. If it could, it would've shown it long ago… Standing beside the fire, Klein looked down at Anderson and grinned.

”Are you afraid?”

Anderson was taken aback as he immediately beamed.

”Not at all. You seem to be very confident.”

After saying that, he looked at Danitz, who was still trembling and trying hard to compose himself, before tsking.

”Do you know what's the most important thing for a man?”

Danitz had just taken a deep breath. He was stunned by what he heard as he held his right index finger and middle finger together, pointing to his crotch with uncertainty.

Anderson blinked before he roared with laughter.

”… B*stard, you really are a crude pirate!

”Haha, I wanted to say something, but… Haha, I can't remember it!

”Oh right, I wanted to say courage. Courage is the most important thing for a man. Look at you. The dragon hasn't even attacked, and you're almost hugging your head and begging for mercy!”

Danitz's face instantly flushed red as he glared at Anderson.

You weren't acting like this back at Toscarter… Klein couldn't help but lampoon.

Danitz was just about to make it clear that he was only influenced by the high-level creature when he suddenly recalled what was just said. His expression was immediately restored to normal as he casually replied, ”I can't compare with dragon feces at all.”

Anderson's smile froze as he coughed lightly. As though nothing had happened, he yanked off a rabbit's leg and handed it over to Gehrman Sparrow.

”Want a bite?”

Klein remained silent for a few seconds before he slowly shook his head.

”This is a strange world. Before confirming that there aren't any problems, it's best not to eat anything here.

”Perhaps it might be a piece of rabbit meat that will make you stay here forever.”

”…” Anderson moved the roasted rabbit's leg to his nose before slowly putting it down. Following that, his face collapsed. ”Why didn't you say so earlier?”

Klein calmly replied, ”I just thought of this problem.”

Anderson's expression turned twisted as he lowered his head. He quickly bit down on his roasted rabbit leg.

”A-aren't you afraid that something really bad will happen?” The Strongest Hunter's actions alarmed Danitz.

Anderson laughed helplessly.

”I've already eaten one earlier. I've already digested it by now… Since there's no way of turning back, I might as well focus on enjoying it.”

Klein and Danitz were momentarily at a loss for words.

After Anderson finished gnawing on the rabbit's leg, he deliberated and asked, ”Are you really not eating?”

”We have no idea how much time we'll be spending here. If we really do starve, how are we supposed to fight the dragon?”

Klein didn't reply. He took out his golden pocket watch and opened it.

”It's ten past six in the evening outside.

”We'll eat a little after four to six hours if nothing happens to you.”

”…” Anderson turned agape, speechless.

Klein ignored him and turned to say to Danitz, ”Fifteen minutes break. We'll search for your captain after that.”

As he said that, he had already taken out the pearl earring belonging to Vice Admiral Iceberg Edwina Edwards.

”Alright.” Danitz suddenly felt pumped with his blood boiling, completely forgetting the cold outside.

But after about eight seconds, he huddled close to the fire again.