Lord of the Mysteries: The New Black Emperor

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During the private exchange between "Emperor" Hobert and "Star" Leonard, Hobert pondered for a moment before saying, "Based on some internal information I've gathered, we can offer two solutions.

"The first solution is that 'The Creator' has provided a one-time-use mystical item. An angel of the 'Lawyer' pathway, whose condition isn't great, can use it to 'distort' the order and concepts within a certain area, roughly within a few dozen kilometers, allowing Him to temporarily return to His prime state for about fifteen minutes.

"I don't know if 'Deceiver's' abilities can use that item to 'deceive' rules and concepts?"

Leonard was stunned, about to ask how you knew that angel had the ability of "Deceit"?

But then he remembered that during the battle against Amon's clone, which had just ended, the old man had made a move in front of "The Creator." It was impossible for the old man's "parasitism" within his body to escape "The Creator's" notice.

"The second solution is to create a high-level charm," Hobert said. "This charm has the ability to 'magnify' at a high level. This method is relatively simple, but the duration might be less than ten seconds."

Currently, Hobert can create charms at the angel level of the "Black Emperor" pathway using the power of the "Nation of Disorder."

It's just that it requires high-quality black iron and spiritual materials at the angel level, which is too costly for him, and there's no need.

Now, when Hobert encounters enemies at the angel level, he can escape using Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts, so he doesn't have much need for charms of this level.

Leonard nodded and said, "I understand. I will convey these two methods to that angel, and we will communicate further on which one to use."

Hobert nodded: "Okay."

"So, what price needs to be paid?"

Hobert said, "I need to report to 'The Creator' before I can tell you the specific price to be paid."

In fact, "The Creator," His Old Man, had already thought it through: a one-Angel of Time -level assistance!

"If there is an intention to trade, I will contact you again," Leonard said in a relatively relaxed tone.

He estimated that the old man would agree to such a transaction, but he didn't know if He could use the first method?

As for the second method, the duration was a bit short, but it could still be useful in an emergency. If he was slightly delayed, ten seconds would pass in an instant.

"Okay."

The private exchange between the two ended.

The trading session also came to an end, and the discussion session began.

"Hanged Man" Alger was the first to say, "I heard that 'King of the Five Seas' Nast has disappeared, and the 'Black Emperor' has changed hands."

"I also heard similar news," "Hermit" Cattleya, who was also at sea, said. "I also learned some other news: the first mate of the 'Black Emperor,' Bird Mustang, managed to escape by chance.

"According to him, Nast is dead, killed by an unknown force.

"The person who took over the 'Black Emperor' calls himself Erebus, and for unknown reasons, suddenly started attacking the forces of the 'Queen Mystic.'"

Alger nodded: "I also heard that the two 'Kings' have already had a large-scale naval battle."

"Yes," Cattleya said. "Many of Nast's subordinates took the opportunity to escape."

That little boy can actually "level up" on his own; this was something Hobert hadn't expected. Originally, he had planned to start looking for that little boy after he finished the matters on Longtail Island and use him as a sky lantern.

Now it seems that this plan can only be put on hold for now.

Hobert said to Alger and Cattleya, "I know the new owner of the 'Black Emperor.' He is the little boy I was wanted before."

The other members all looked at the "Emperor," recalling the wanted order issued by the "Emperor" before.

Cattleya said, "I remember you said that he was an avatar of an evil god?"

"That's right," Hobert said. "He is very dangerous. Please tell the 'Queen Mystic' to be careful of the mist he releases. Even demigods can easily be corrupted.

"If corrupted, let her immediately pray to 'The Creator.'"

"I will convey it," Cattleya said seriously. She suddenly realized that the enemy the "Queen" was facing this time was very powerful.

"The World" asked again, "I remember you said that the little boy seemed to only be at Sequence 4?"

"He was before," Hobert replied. "But after he killed Nast, he should have devoured the Beyonder characteristics of this 'King of the Five Seas.' Now he is already at Sequence 3.

"As for the force supporting him, it should be our enemy, the Tamara family."

Everyone had an impression of the Tamara family, but it didn't seem to be a very active Beyonder family.

At the same time, everyone noticed that the "Emperor" used "our enemy" to describe the Tamara family, which meant that they were the enemy of the entire "Creator" faction!

Klein even went on to guess: Could it be that the Tamara family holds the "Lawyer" pathway or the potions of adjacent pathways? That's why they are an opposing force to "The Creator"?

Among the members present, besides Hobert, only "Magician" Fors knew some inside information about the Tamara family, but this topic didn't require that information, so she didn't plan to reveal it.

Hobert said, "I suggest that any member who obtains information about Erebus should not think about solving it themselves and immediately report it to the orthodox churches.

"The orthodox churches will definitely attach great importance to this kind of evil god incident."

He smiled and added, "But I estimate that that guy probably won't show up again for a while, because I just had a battle with him at sea, and he was seriously injured and will have difficulty recovering for a while.

"And my method of dealing with Erebus is to immediately report to the Storm Church."

Finally, Hobert said meaningfully, "Matters at sea should still be left to the Storm Church to resolve."

Klein expressed that he was quite skilled at reporting and silently gave Hobert's operation a thumbs up in his heart.

Alger, however, always had the illusion that his church was being used.

Cattleya smiled helplessly: As a "Pirate Admiral," is it not appropriate to report to the Storm Church?

Fors recalled the battle that had just ended in Tussock Port: So that giant ship was the "Black Emperor," and the person on the giant ship was Erebus?

Then she seemed to realize belatedly: I didn't see Hobert reporting it? I only vaguely heard him chanting the honorific name of the "Lord of Storms"… Uh, could that be his way of reporting?

Leonard then started a new topic: "Hvin Rambis, the royal consultant of Loen, is dead. After our investigation, we found that he is very likely a member of the Psychology Alchemists."

As he said this, he looked at "Justice" Audrey. From the previous gatherings, it was not difficult to see that this Miss Justice was also a member of the Psychology Alchemists.

Audrey replied, "Hvin is one of the council members of the Psychology Alchemists."

Leonard then asked, "May I ask why he was killed? Is there any inside story to his death?"

Why was he killed? Audrey felt a little helpless in her heart: Because he hypnotized me?

She seemed to consider for a second or two before saying, "Because he deviated from the original intention of the Psychology Alchemists."

Audrey always felt that the Psychology Alchemists should be an academic organization. Among the members she had met, only Hvin was an oddity, so Hvin must have deviated from the original intention.

Leonard was stunned: "Was he dealt with internally by you?"

Audrey glanced at Hobert out of the corner of her eye before saying, "No, it was precisely because he deviated from the original intention that he brought disaster upon himself."

Leonard asked again, "Have you found out who did it?"

Audrey smiled and replied, "Because I am not yet a high-level member of the Psychology Alchemists, I don't know the specific progress."

Hobert didn't tell Audrey that Adam had sent Hvin to deliver something, but he himself was also left behind. In fact, there was no need to keep his death a secret.

Because Audrey didn't know these things, the first thing she thought of was to conceal the assassination process for Hobert.

Leonard nodded: "Thank you for your answer."

Audrey then continued this topic: "I met Hvin Rambis the week before last. He tried to give me psychological hints and asked me to collect some information for him.

"Fortunately, with Mr. Fool's help, I used 'Angel's Embrace' to protect me in advance.

"But in the past few days, I suddenly thought of a question: Will the orthodox churches also have a certain degree of monitoring, control, and guidance over some nobles with important positions?"

Alger laughed: "Isn't this a very normal thing? Living in human society, you must accept a certain degree of monitoring, control, and guidance!

"I understand what you are afraid of, but if you think about it, what is the essential difference between control and guidance made with power, status, money, and guns, and similar behaviors made with Beyonder abilities?

"One knows that he doesn't want to do it, but has to do it, and the other doesn't even have the thought of not wanting to do it. There is no essential difference."

Audrey immediately nodded and said, "This is exactly the question I have been thinking about in the past few days. Doesn't this mean that even the soul and thought lose freedom! This is a very terrifying thing."

Hobert wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn't open his mouth. It was a better choice to let "Hanged Man" tell Audrey some things.

Alger smiled again: "Where is there absolute freedom of soul and thought? Choosing faith and choosing a concept naturally binds you to faith and concepts.

"But you don't need to worry too much. The church won't use some despicable means to control believers like secret organizations.

"Just in the Kingdom of Loen, the three major churches are on par, plus the existence of the royal family, they form a balance with each other. If the Storm Church does too much to important believers, that believer can completely switch to the Evernight Church."

"Therefore, in most cases, the orthodox Churches prefer to guide important believers through religious status and beliefs, rather than Beyonder abilities."

Restraint!

Audrey pondered the word, as if she suddenly had a new understanding of the King's upper circle.

It was at this moment that she recalled that she had actually come into contact with these things before, but she had not thought deeply about them at the time.

Audrey replied sincerely, "Thank you for your answer, Mr. Hanged Man."

Immediately afterwards, Cattleya initiated a new topic, or rather, she directly asked "Emperor": "I heard news that Port Cate on Longtail Island has been renamed Tussock Port, and will pirates be recognized as legal citizens? Is this a trap for pirates?"

Klein twitched the corner of his mouth: Tussock Port? Pirate Paradise? This must be Hobert's doing!

"It's a trap," Hobert said with a smile.

Just as Cattleya was about to express emotions like "As expected", Hobert continued, "But for pirates, this may not be a way out."

Alger asked, "Can you explain in detail what kind of trap it is?"

Originally, he also wanted to inform "Emperor" to go there and take a look, but because he received a mission from the Church, he had to give up this plan.

Hobert started by talking about Tussock Port's policy towards pirates, then the protection of pirates' property, the business of banks and trading houses, and finally the real estate business that the pirates hadn't noticed yet.

Members like "Sun" Derrick and "Moon" Emlyn, who didn't know much about pirates, couldn't figure out what the trap was? This is simply providing convenience for pirates!

Although countries are doing this, Tussock Port is doing it more thoroughly, because countries still have to crack down on pirates occasionally to maintain their image.

Therefore, there is no trust between pirates and various countries, and Tussock Port is obviously establishing a relatively trusting relationship with pirates!

But Cattleya, and other members who understood pirates, understood what Hobert was saying about the trap.

Alger sighed, "The wealth of the pirates will quickly flow into Tussock Port."

The Berserk Sea connects the colonies and the North Continent, and there is a huge amount of wealth here. The emergence of Tussock Port will definitely form a wealth vortex, and a huge amount of wealth will flow there.

For example, the pounds that pirates deposit in Tussock Port, I believe Hobert would not just let them sit there and rot, right?

Moreover, Alger is very clear that some wealth that is not very valuable on the Berserk Sea will definitely be worth several times more when it reaches the North or South Continent.

For example, if a ship of gold ore is intercepted at sea, in the eyes of pirates, these are just stones, and they cannot be sold for a good price when sold off.

However, if it is bought at a low price, as long as it is roughly refined, even if the purity of the refining is not very high, the value can be increased at least twenty times!

For example, if a ship of porcelain tableware is intercepted, pirates can't sell it for much money when they sell it off, but if it is transported to the South Continent, the value will increase at least ten times!

It is because of such huge profits that even though going to sea is very dangerous, so many people still go to sea to look for opportunities.

Hobert smiled and said, "In return, we provide them with a safe place to heal and retire."

"You should also know that once you become a pirate, you can't just quit if you want to. Not many pirates can have a good ending."

Although Cattleya didn't say anything, she had already thought that if the Storm Church and the Governor's Office of the Rorsted Archipelago didn't intervene, then the "Emperor's" intentions would be the weather vane for the pirates.

She believes that providing a stable channel for selling stolen goods is the biggest trap the "Emperor" has given the pirates.

Weaker pirates usually only dare to rob ordinary passenger ships, but now, with the widespread use of steam engines, they are increasingly unable to catch up with passenger ships, so they are forced to rob only slower cargo ships.

But after robbing the goods, there is no place to sell them.

Stronger pirates are generally divided into two categories: one is like Cattleya, who has the support of Beyonder forces and has a stable channel for selling stolen goods, and the other is a powerful pirate who has become famous through hard work.

There are more of the latter, because the former are easily "unacclimated" at sea, and are used and killed in the pirates' intrigues.

And the latter has a big problem, which is that there is no stable channel for selling stolen goods. It's not that no one is willing to make this fortune, but everyone knows that these pirates' things are illegal, and they all want to buy them at a lower price.

Or the Governor's Office is just waiting for such a transaction to happen, and then after the transaction is completed, arrest the buyer on the grounds of helping the pirates sell stolen goods. In this way, not only will the buyer have to pay a large ransom to be exonerated, but the illegal property robbed by the pirates can also become stolen goods and can be auctioned off at several times the transaction price.

So unless the background is strong enough, not many people dare to trade with pirates.

People with strong enough backgrounds are all dignitaries, and out of consideration for their reputation, they will not openly trade with pirates in large quantities.

So the stolen goods robbed by pirates actually lack a sufficient market.

Some Beyonder forces have also cooperated with some big pirates, but there are very few successful cases of such cooperation. First of all, the Beyonder forces do not trust the pirates, and they do not expect the pirates to be loyal.

The pirates will also be very wary of the Beyonder forces and will not completely trust them.

Such cooperation is destined to be difficult to succeed.

And the brilliance of the "Emperor" is that he only does business with pirates and has no intention of taking them for his own use!

In this way, the pirates have more trust in Tussock Port. When the pirates habitually trade in Tussock Port, as long as a little additional conditions are added, such as the value of the goods of the Feysac Empire merchant ships being 20% higher than usual, and the value of the goods of the Loen merchant ships being 20% lower than usual.

In at most three months, the maritime trade of the Feysac Empire will suffer huge losses! Loen's maritime trade can prosper as a result, and quickly seize the market when conditions permit.

At this time, Hobert said to Cattleya, who was already full of thoughts: "Welcome to invest. Originally, I discussed with the 'Queen Mystic' that she would suddenly appear to invest in shops and real estate in Tussock Port, giving the pirates a huge shock."

"But maybe because of the battle with Eris, the 'Queen Mystic' did not appear, nor did she give me any news. I don't know if she will come today."

Cattleya was slightly startled: "I will consider it."

She understood what Hobert meant, Tussock Port is still a very good intelligence exchange station.

Alger then said, "I will also go to Tussock Port to take a look in a few days."

"No problem," Hobert said with a smile, "But I may leave Tussock Port tomorrow to deal with some other matters."

"It doesn't matter, I don't need a guide," Alger joked.

After this topic ended, after ten seconds of silence, Derrick said, "After a period of investigation and preparation, I will follow the exploration team to the Afternoon Town camp. This time, we are very likely to try to enter the 'Giant King's Court'."

This topic made everyone feel as if they had jumped from the real world to ancient mythology.

Alger subtly reminded, "At that time, listen to the arrangements of your chief, and try to pray to Mr. Fool as much as possible. If you encounter difficulties, you can apply for a small-scale discussion."

Derrick smiled and said, "Okay, Mr. Hanged Man."

At this time, Audrey, as a "Spectator", noticed that Mr. Hanged Man had undergone some changes recently.

Although the "Hanged Man" often taught the "Little Sun" and others in the past, it implied a certain amount of demand, hoping to obtain useful information from the feedback.

But his recent analysis and help did not present any similar details.

Audrey's professional instinct kicked in, and she quickly did a psychological analysis of the "Hanged Man".

She quickly had some guesses: The "Hanged Man" is doing a self-positioning transformation!

Since Ms. Hermit joined the Tarot Club and showed maritime channels and resources, Mr. Hanged Man has unconsciously sought to change, trying to distinguish himself from the other party's role.

After this topic ended, Klein saw that this gathering was almost over, so he said in the role of "The Fool": "That's it for today."

The members stood up and saluted, and their figures quickly disappeared from "above the gray fog".

...

Leonard returned to the real world, sat on the sofa and hesitated for a while, then put his legs on the coffee table, and then he lowered his voice and asked: "Old man, have you, have you seen the second 'Blasphemy Slate'?"

In his mind, Pallez Zoroast's slightly old voice sounded: "No, it was my great-grandfather who saw the second 'Blasphemy Slate'. Hehe, who mentioned this matter?"

Leonard did not answer, but asked curiously: "Then do you know the potion formula for 'Nighthawk'?"

Pallez sneered: "Naive! According to my great-grandfather, the situation was urgent at the time and the opportunity was limited. The 'Blasphemy Slate' could vanish on its own at any time. Every smart person knows that it is best to master a complete pathway first, and then browse the others.

"In addition, the knowledge on the 'Blasphemy Slate' is presented in the form of essence rather than words. Every browser needs time to interpret it. By the time the 'Blasphemy Slate' is taken away, not everyone can truly remember a complete pathway, let alone take care of others?"

"I see," Leonard chuckled and asked instead: "Who took the second 'Blasphemy Slate'?"

Pallez was silent for a moment and said: "If my great-grandfather described it correctly, it should be the King of Angels Adam."

Even if he mentioned Adam, Adam would not notice.

"The Seven Gods, no, it should have been the Six Gods at that time, did not participate in this matter?" Leonard asked in surprise.

Pallez laughed. "At least not overtly."

After a few seconds of silence, Leonard seemed to snap back to reality and said, "I initiated a transaction with that 'Creator's' Blessed. He provided two methods for you to choose from…"

He described the two methods provided by the "Emperor" in detail, and finally asked, "Which one do you intend to choose?"

"Of course, the first one."

Leonard asked again, "Are you sure your 'Deception' will be effective?"

Pallez chuckled, "Heh heh, in your eyes, am I already too old to move? Have him provide another 'Black Emperor' pathway divine-level charm, and the problem will be solved."

…

Longtail Island, Governor's Mansion.

Hobert and Fors returned to the real world together. Hobert looked at the sky outside, "Should we take another nap?"

Fors' cheeks were slightly flushed. "Taking a nap" had become their new code: "We still have serious business to attend to."

Hobert yawned, "Alright."

The two of them sat up, straightened their clothes, and then used "Travel" again to return to the central square of Tussock Port.

No one paid much attention to their return, after all, this lord must still have some other matters to handle.

At this time, the servants brought up tea, fruit, and snacks again.

Hobert leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and said, "I should have told you before that a large number of Beyonder characteristics were seized in the South Colson battle."

He "altered" the propagation distance of the sound waves so that his voice was only very clear on the high platform, but could not be heard outside the high platform.

Fors closed her book and nodded, "I remember."

"You have basically seen the power that is loyal to the 'Creator.' I believe you have already realized that they form their own system and are difficult to dismantle." Hobert smiled, "This is also why the 'Creator' did not immediately incorporate the Demoness of Pleasure Council.

"Currently, the 'Creator' has new instructions to use that batch of Beyonder characteristics to form our own Beyonder power, gradually absorb some members of the Demoness of Pleasure Council, and then break them up and assign them to various Beyonder teams.

"This can effectively prevent the phenomenon of each small team acting independently."

Fors said, "That's a good idea."

"Then, the problem I am facing now is," Hobert finally got to the point, "There must be someone who is very familiar with the 'Creator's' organization, but is not a Blessed of the 'Creator,' and is someone I trust enough to serve as the president of this research Connection."

Fors was stunned, feeling that this position seemed to be designed for her.

Hobert looked at Fors and said straightforwardly, "I want you to be the president of this research Connection."

"Me?" Fors smiled, "I'm only Sequence 7."

"The initial members are just ordinary people, or a few Sequence 9s absorbed from the Demoness of Pleasure Council." Hobert smiled, "Besides, you are about to advance to Sequence 6, Sequence is not a problem."

Fors considered for more than ten seconds, "What is the main focus of the research?"

"It's called research," Hobert said, "but actually, you are teaching them how to quickly digest potions."

Fors said, "That's not a problem."

Hobert smiled, "Then I will have Conrad dispatch clerical staff to the research team. After the affairs of Longtail Island are finished recently, will you start recruiting members?"

Fors did not decline, "Okay."

Then she asked, "What requirements do you have for the recruited members?"

"It's best if they are residents of the territory, people whose families have benefited from several reforms." Hobert said, "In other words, they must have a certain degree of loyalty to the Lord's Mansion."

"No problem." Fors added, "There are some unclaimed villas in Longtail Port. I plan to set up the headquarters here, and set up a branch in South Colson in the future."

Hobert nodded, "As the president of the Apprentice Research Association, you have full authority to do these things."

"Apprentice Research Association doesn't sound very good." Fors pointed out, "Why not call it the Traveler Research Association?"

Hobert smiled, "That's up to you."

Just as this matter was settled, the pirates suddenly exclaimed in surprise. Hobert saw from afar that the "Vice Admiral Iceberg's" "Golden Dream" had appeared in the offshore area and was heading towards Tussock Port.

This was also a guest invited by Hobert, and it was also a goodwill gesture released by the Church of Knowledge and Wisdom.

The arrival of the "Golden Dream" was not just as simple as the "Vice Admiral Iceberg" attending the opening of Tussock Port, but also to build a channel for communication and trade between the Demonesses and the "Creator's" forces.

Of course, both sides tacitly understood this purpose.

Hobert also gave very high courtesy, personally leading Fors to the pier to greet them.

Although the "Golden Dream" was a circle smaller than the "Black Emperor," it was still a behemoth compared to other pirate ships after it docked at the port.

As the giant ship slowly approached, "Vice Admiral Iceberg" Edwina, with an oval face, a high nose bridge, thin lips, and a pair of light blue eyes like clear springs, slowly disembarked from the illusory ship ladder.

Behind her were "Golden Dream's" First Mate, as well as the Second Mate, Third Mate, and others.

Hobert smiled, "Welcome to you all."

Then he introduced Edwina and Fors to each other, and the two ladies shook hands generously.

Edwina looked at Tussock Port, which was under construction and repair, "This place looks full of vitality."

"Is it that it looks a bit chaotic?" Hobert smiled, "Just now, the 'Black Emperor' tried to attack Tussock Port, but I have already 'asked' him to leave."

First Mate Blue and the others were all stunned. Only then did they realize that the young man in front of them was actually a demigod.

In fact, Hobert had met some members of the "Golden Dream" on the Dockyard Island before, but at that time, Hobert had changed his appearance, so they did not recognize him.

Hobert made a gesture of invitation, and everyone left the pier together.

At this time, the pier was already crowded with pirates watching the excitement, and some pirates who had drunk a lot of alcohol even thought they were hallucinating from drinking too much.

On the Five Seas, such as the Berserk Sea and the Sonia Sea, the "Pirate admirals" are recognized powerhouses. On the "Five Seas," their popularity is higher than those of famous writers or musicians in the Northern Continent.

Almost as long as they are pirates, they may not be able to name all the "Four Kings," but they must know the "Pirate admirals."

Edwina asked as she walked forward, "I got some news that the 'Black Emperor' has changed hands?"

"Yes, I also just got the news." Hobert said, "The 'Black Emperor' is controlled by a young man named Eris, who is supported by the Tamara family behind him."

Edwina was slightly startled, "That is an ancient, but not very active, Beyonder family."

"Yes."

"Then, does that mean that the rules set by the 'King of the Five Seas' for pirates before will also become invalid with the spread of this news?" Edwina seemed to be asking, and also seemed to be stating her own point of view:

"We have always been very supportive of those rules. After these rules become invalid, this sea may become even more bloody."

Hobert led the way half a step ahead, and smiled, "Not necessarily, I will establish a new order at sea."

He paused and said, "To be honest, the order established by Nast is a good thing, but the methods are a bit clumsy, and there has been no change in so many years."

Edwina was taken aback, "What method do you plan to use to establish a new order?"

"Of course, it is to 'move' them with benefits." Hobert said with a smile.

Edwina knew it was definitely not that simple, but she did not continue this topic, but asked what the functional departments on Central Avenue were for.

Under Hobert's leadership, they visited the bank and the exchange, and went to eat some delicacies, drinking clear beer and chatting.

As evening approached, Hobert was about to invite the "Vice Admiral Iceberg" and the others to have dinner together, but suddenly his spirituality felt something and he looked at the sunset in the sky.

The golden sunset suddenly became sparkling, like an ocean composed of golden sand.

In this golden ocean, there was a ship flashing with seven-colored light, heading towards Longtail Island.

The golden ocean in the sky suddenly flowed into the sea, as if the sunset had turned into liquid and sprinkled on the sea.

The giant ship also slid down from the sky on the golden waves and stopped right in the sea area at the port.

This scene stunned the pirates on the street, and they even forgot to scream. This should be the most magical thing they have encountered in their lives.

Hobert smiled at the "Vice Admiral Iceberg," "Sorry, let my wife Fors introduce you to some of the delicacies here. I'll go greet the guests."

Edwina certainly knew who was coming and smiled, "You go ahead."

Hobert came to the port. At this time, the sea area between the giant ship "Dawn" that had not docked and the port suddenly grew lush pea plants.

They intertwined and supported each other, and finally grew into a beautiful emerald green arch bridge, connecting the "Dawn" and the port.

Bernadette, with chestnut hair, wearing an Intis-style ladies' shirt and a dark blue captain's uniform, appeared on the bridge.

Behind her were many of Bernadette's crew members.

Hobert smiled, "I thought you weren't coming."

Bernadette was a little serious, "I have indeed encountered some troubles recently, but this does not prevent me from fulfilling some promises I made before."

After they all landed, Hobert said to everyone, "Everyone, I will take you to visit Tussock Port."

This time, there weren't many pirates outside the pier, because the scene just now had shocked them too much. Many pirates had even hidden in the brothels.

But after today, the story of how the "Dawn"'s owner, the "Queen Mystic," appeared, and her connection with Tussock were sure to spread rapidly throughout the Berserk Sea.

After another tour of Tussock, it was time for dinner. Hobert invited Bernadette and the others to dine at an Intis-style restaurant.

"Vice Admiral Iceberg" and his people dined at another restaurant, and the two parties did not meet.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant. Hobert spoke to Bernadette about their first meeting, which had also been at an Intis-style restaurant.

However, as the conversation progressed, it turned to Erebus and the "Black Emperor" again.

Bernadette suddenly raised her hand. Hobert felt the surrounding sounds receding further and further away. It was as if he and Bernadette had come to a mysterious island alone. Everything around him became unreal, as if only the space in front of him was real.

Hobert knew that Bernadette had some confidential matters to discuss with him.

She first asked, "I heard that the boy named Erebus is your enemy? Is the Tamara family supporting him from behind?"

"Yes," Hobert thought. "The speed at which 'Hermit' Cattleya spreads information is quite fast."

He did not hide this: "That boy is an avatar of an evil god, and that evil god is the mortal enemy of the 'Creator'!"

"As for the Tamara family, they are supporters of that evil god, so Erebus has a dominant position."

Bernadette frowned slightly. The matter was more complicated than she had imagined.

She considered for a moment and then asked, "Why did Erebus suddenly attack me? I don't remember offending any evil gods, nor do I remember offending the Tamara family."

"He is looking for a lamp." Then Hobert brought out his "main account": "Previously, the 'Creator' said that the evil god had been using Beyonder powers to search for a lamp, and that lamp seemed to be in your hands."

Bernadette scrutinized Hobert.

"What kind of look is that?" Hobert said with a chuckle. "I have never investigated you. It's just said that the lamp seemed to have been obtained by Emperor Roselle, and then it never appeared in people's sight again."

Bernadette did not admit or deny it, but asked, "Does the 'Creator' also need that lamp?"

"Not now," Hobert took the opportunity to say. "If I need it in the future, I will borrow it from you."

Bernadette immediately asked, "What secrets are in that lamp?"

"It is said that a powerful and mysterious being sealed an evil god in the lamp," Hobert said vaguely. "I don't know the specifics."

"I can lend you the lamp," Bernadette said readily. "But you have to tell me the secrets about that lamp."

"I will convey the conditions you proposed to the great 'Creator'."

"In addition, I need to use our previously agreed 'mutual cooperation strategic partner' relationship," Bernadette said seriously. "If Erebus attacks us again, I will notify you immediately, and I hope you can immediately join the battle."

Hobert nodded: "No problem."

But he added: "Erebus shouldn't be active outside recently."

"I've also heard about your method of dealing with him. That method is unexpected," Bernadette sipped her red wine. "But that method is not suitable for me."

Just kidding, the "Queen Mystic" asking for the help of the "Lord of Storms"? It is very likely that the "Lord of Storms" will kill the "Queen Mystic" together.

Bernadette picked up her knife and fork again. The mysterious environment between them was lifted, and the warm atmosphere in the restaurant rushed towards Hobert.

Hobert and Bernadette also began to talk about some interesting things at sea, no longer talking about confidential topics.

After dinner, Bernadette left by boat, but her third mate stayed, bringing an entire carriage of cash, ready to make corresponding investments in Tussock tomorrow.

"Vice Admiral Iceberg" was much more low-key, only privately trading a batch of Beyonder characteristics of the "Reader" pathway with Hobert, which was considered the first transaction between the two parties.

Hobert had accumulated a lot of "Reader"'s Beyonder characteristics in the extraordinary battle, and even had a Sequence 5 "Mysticism Magister" characteristic. This was one of the spoils when exploring Adam's island.

Hobert sold all 12 Beyonder characteristics he had accumulated and crushed to "Vice Admiral Iceberg", and roughly told "Vice Admiral Iceberg" the origin of these characteristics, to show that they were not obtained from the Church of Knowledge and Wisdom.

After settling "Vice Admiral Iceberg" and her party, Hobert returned to the residence arranged for him on Central Avenue to rest. From here, he could see the singing and dancing pirates on the street.

In the evening, there was naturally a bonfire dance organized by the municipal government. Many pirates went crazy, and they didn't intend to find a place to rest until late at night.

In the second half of the night, Hobert and Fors were in the room calculating today's income.

Without a doubt, the opening of the port today was very successful.

The income of the municipal government's directly-operated units alone reached 100,000 pounds!

Among them, the auction house created a revenue of nearly 30,000 pounds. The main income came from the casino. Once the pirates who had drunk alcohol entered the casino, they would not leave until they had gambled away every penny they had.

The income of the brothel was similar to that of the casino, but the municipal government distributed most of the income to the street girls.

Because most pirates are still waiting and seeing, the deposits in the bank are only about 20,000 pounds. However, as Tussock's bank gradually establishes credit, the deposits should usher in a surge.

The achieved sales transactions totaled about 150,000 pounds. These stolen goods are transported to the Southern or Northern Continent through Hobert's channels, and can create a value of no less than 500,000 pounds in one turn.

When this batch of transactions is completed, the pirates who are still waiting and seeing will definitely bring more looted merchant ships to Tussock.

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