They all call me Great Master

No. 2 Cork Street?

Right here!

'Whale Slaying Sword' Kangsion searched for his destination and, once he had confirmed the direction, the middle-aged man, tall and sturdy like a young giant, tightened his grip on the door-sized great sword on his back. It was only when his palm touched the hilt that he felt a trace of reassurance.

In fact, had he not been in South Los, the master of Whale Island would have long since held his great sword in hand.

At the same time, he would need to summon his private soldiers.

It wasn't that he was a coward.

Everyone knew that the master of Whale Island was not a coward.

It was just that the man he was about to face imposed such an overwhelming pressure on him.

It wasn't the first time he had heard the name of the other party.

'The Stormcaller' Bolbinton, who had once sought refuge on Whale Island, had mentioned him—

'If you don't understand death,

then, you should meet Arthur Kredos!'

When he spoke those words, Bolbinton shivered like a fledgling from a brothel.

At that time, Kangsion even mocked the other's cowardice.

Especially when he mentioned he would attend the 'Swordsmanship Competition' and that 'Arthur Kredos' would also participate, Bolbinton left that very night without saying goodbye and headed to the next island. After that, Kangsion was ready to treat the so-called 'Stormcaller' as a joke.

And then...

He became the joke!

He witnessed the death brought by 'Arthur Kredos', and even though it was several hours ago, the fear still gripped him.

That fear, it was truly a power of a different level!

It was an utterly irresistible crushing force!

He wanted to flee, but he couldn't!

Because...

He had to become an 'Entrant'!

If he didn't become an 'Entrant', Whale Island would be doomed!

This was something he could not accept at all!

So, after much thought, he came.

He couldn't defeat Arthur, that was a fact, and naturally, he couldn't obtain the critical chart for breaking through to 'Entrant' status from the hands of 'Baron Korol.'

However, that didn't mean he had no other methods.

For example: to exchange for the crucial chart of an 'Entrant' from Arthur Kredos.

'It should be possible!'

Kangsion cheered himself on.

He swore he hadn't been this nervous his first time.

With this in mind, Kangsion took a step forward and walked into Cork Street, sticking close to the wall.

Then—

Damn!

What the hell is this!

Kangsion looked at the [Death Serpent Banyan] in the courtyard of No. 2 Cork Street and instinctively retreated, and his Plank Sword was immediately drawn.

The 'Whale Slaying Sword' looked tense, sweat beginning to form on his forehead—he didn't recognize the [Death Serpent Banyan], but the overwhelming pressure it gave him was unmistakably real.

It was...

The feeling of death!

It was very similar to the 'Aura of Death' he felt when he encountered 'Arthur Kredos' that afternoon!

But more importantly, this [Death Serpent Banyan] was planted in the courtyard of 'Arthur Kredos' home.

'Is this what an 'Entrant's' courtyard is like?

A casual plant is enough to instill fear in me!'

Kangsion swallowed, hoping the saliva could moisten his parched throat.

Meanwhile, Arthur, concealing himself on the side, saw that the time was right and pretended to open the door—although the [Death Serpent Banyan] was strong, it was still only a 'sapling' that wasn't even a match for the War Tree; to truly deter his opponent, it required some of his 'assistance.'

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For me, this is what I ought to do!'

Arthur gently touched the [Death Serpent Banyan], taking advantage of the fact that the tree could not speak.

Afterwards, he moved past the banyan to appear in front of Kangsion.

"Good evening, Lord Kledos!

I mean no harm, I'm just here to visit you!"

Kangsion immediately put away the Plank Sword and greeted Arthur with an unprecedentedly restrained attitude, waiting for Arthur's response.

He swore, he had never been so nervous waiting for a response, not even after the first three seconds with that lady.

"Ah, you shouldn't have come."

After sighing, Arthur didn't persuade the visitor to leave but instead turned and walked into No. 2 Cork Street.

Does he know why I'm here?

Kangsion was taken aback.

Almost subconsciously, Kangsion thought of Arthur's title, 'Spirit Medium.'

If it were any other 'Spirit Medium,' the odds would be that it's fake, a deception.

But the 'Entrant' before him...

Must be real!

After all, he had heard about the other guiding the deceased to The Eternal Resting Land!

But that thought was quickly dismissed by Kangsion as he looked at the door to No. 2 Cork Street that had not been closed and hurriedly followed.

"I apologize for the intrusion, please excuse me!"

Upon stepping into the corridor, the master of Whale Island said so, uncharacteristically polite.

Then, he proceeded with caution through the corridor and into the 'Spirit Medium Parlor.'

When he saw the cups and teapot set out on the table, the master of Whale Island became even more certain—

Lord Arthur Kredos already knows everything!

I have nothing to hide anymore!

With this realization, the nervousness that had gripped the master of Whale Island faded away.

It was simple, if the other party knew everything and was still willing to meet him, it meant there was still hope for resolving the matter.

If he had refused to meet at all, that would have been the most troublesome scenario.

Wait, wait!

My three-second incident...

Suddenly, the Island Master became restless.

He had paid a hefty price to shut up that lady.

But he couldn't muster the same leverages for the person before him.

In nervous apprehension, the overwhelming embarrassment made the Island Master lower his head, unable to face Arthur's gaze directly.

'Huh?

Does he think there's something to discover about me?'

Arthur looked quite surprised at Kangsion standing before him; after a brief contemplation, he said directly—

"Speak."

"My first three seconds... no, I mean, I didn't have a first time... that's not right, it wasn't my first time in three seconds..."

As Arthur asked, Kangsion almost instinctively spoke.

After the words left his mouth, Kangsion realized what he had said and began to explain repeatedly.

Whoa!

Arthur's eyes lit up; he must have discovered some significant leverage!

Yet, as a young, upright, naive, and benevolent 'Spirit Medium,' Arthur still maintained his composure and continued—

"That's not it!"

"Oh, the thing just now, that was about a friend of mine, not me, I just miss him since leaving Whale Island, that's why I misspoke!"

After explaining once more, Kangsion then continued.

"Master, I wish to exchange with you the 'Entrant's Chart!'

If possible...

I am willing to offer all the wealth I have accumulated over the years!"

'Entrant's Chart?'

Is this the key to entering the 'Entry' level?

Although he was hearing about these for the first time, it didn't stop the young 'Spirit Medium' from slightly shaking his head and speaking in an even more indifferent tone—

"Not enough!"