They all call me Great Master

"What?!"

Dilbark exclaimed.

The loyal spy even jumped up from the ground.

Almost immediately, Dilbark shouted—

"Please, my lord, stay where you are, I will come to fetch you immediately!

No!

No way!

You can't stay where you are!

My lord, please find a safe place to hide—I will reach Inner Bay as soon as possible!"

With that, Dilbark turned to leave.

However, just as his palm touched the door handle, the spy suddenly recalled the exceptional order given to him by the Old Lion—

'Dilbark, remember, you and your men must protect Arthur Kredos at all costs, except for me... No, from this moment forward, even my orders must be based on the premise of not harming Arthur Kredos. If it will harm Arthur Kredos, everything should prioritize Arthur Kredos.

You must remember!'

This extraordinary command, combined with the bizarre situation in Inner Bay, led the spy to have a profoundly bad suspicion.

But, full of loyalty, the spy stopped in his tracks.

He spoke into the communication crystal—

"My lord!

Please trust me!

However, aside from me, even His Highness, please be wary, because I'm not sure if His Highness is still the one I used to know."

After Dilbark finished speaking, he did not linger.

In the shadows, the spy's figure disappeared.

The sound of entering the water was faintly audible.

Being "One of the Seven Golden Beards," he naturally has his own methods.

Indeed, there might be hidden aides in Inner Bay.

However, none of these has anything to do with Arthur.

He was comforting his little kitty—

"Meow meow meow!!!"

Pendragon strongly expressed its unease.

"Alright, alright, even I don't know this identity."

Arthur explained.

He really didn't know.

If he knew, he would surely use it to his advantage.

However, now that he knows, it's not too late.

Arthur was pondering.

The communication crystal echoed Ms. Anna's concerned words.

"Arthur, are you safe?"

"Of course.

I've prepared thoroughly!"

Arthur replied with full confidence.

Then, he spoke to Pendragon, who was still humming at the communication crystal.

"Behave, wait for my return!"

Then, the communication crystal went dark.

After it went dark, Ms. Anna immediately returned the communication crystal to Pendragon, and the kitty blinked its emerald eyes, gently nuzzling the crystal, quietly meowing as if feeling Arthur's caress.

It had never been apart from Arthur for this long.

"Pan, don't worry.

Arthur will be safe.

We must trust Arthur."

Ms. Anna comforted Pendragon.

However, her heart was full of concern.

How could her words possibly be effective?

Mingling quietly in the corner, Miha and Yiluo exchanged a glance. Compared to Ms. Anna and Pendragon, they had absolute confidence in Arthur.

After all, Arthur is a 'God Slayer.'"

"A 'God Slayer' won't fall in mere mortal conflicts."

However, the twins did not speak much.

Firstly, their words carry little weight.

Secondly, they were still learning to be maids.

Thirdly, they were helping Arthur search for those 'Demigods.'

Wait, Demigods?

No, that orange cat taken by the little girl must be more than just a Demigod!

However, perhaps discussing this with Pendragon might lead to finding the path ahead!

Thinking of this, Miha and Yiluo exchanged another glance.

They planned to speak with Pendragon when Ms. Anna was absent.

Otherwise, Ms. Anna might scold them for being too talkative.

They're not talkative at all.

...

"Spirit Medium," having finished the conversation with "Oriental," Arthur turned his gaze to another Messenger Stone—

"Facing the child of destiny, do you have any thoughts?"

The young spirit medium teased Marinda with jesting tones.

Before connecting with Pendragon's communication crystal, Arthur was in a conversation with Marinda.

It wasn't initiated by Arthur.

But by Marinda.

Because—

After the West Berlin Territory, Ainhars Territory, and Bert Territory declared war on Inner Bay, the South Los Territory also declared war.

Faced with the news, Arthur was somewhat bewildered.

The West Berlin Territory, Ainhars Territory, and Bert Territory's declaration of war was no surprise to Arthur.

Indeed, it was the result of Arthur's scheming.

But, the South Los's declaration of war was beyond Arthur's expectations.

It's crucial to understand that the South Los Territory is fundamentally different from the West Berlin Territory, Ainhars Territory, and Bert Territory.

The Bert Territory was threatened by him; it's a mere bluff.

Ainhars Territory was repaying a debt.

West Berlin Territory probably wanted to muddy the waters.

In any case, these three posed much less danger than envisioned.

But South Los is different.

Consider that the Old Lion is currently in South Los.

Aren't they afraid of him starting something big in South Los in anger?

However, with Dilbark's recent parting 'words of advice,' Arthur picked up on some implications.

Arthur wasn't the only one who noticed; Marinda sensed it too.

It seems, could the Old Lion be sick?

Split personality?!

Marinda wasn't very sure.

As for Arthur getting people to act for her?

Marinda believed Arthur wouldn't do it.

Because it's unnecessary.

Their relationship doesn't require such actions.

This kind of deceit brings no benefit, only estranges both parties.

Therefore, she wanted to discuss the 'possibilities of the Old Lion' with Arthur; however, facing Arthur's inquiry, Marinda immediately retorted—

"Child of destiny?

How impressive!

But, don't forget, those who die the most are children of destiny, and they often die the most tragically."

Marinda replied.

Even without seeing Marinda's current demeanor, Arthur could imagine her raising an eyebrow.

"Death?

I often embrace death.

Even, I have a strange illusion..."

Arthur lengthened his tone.

"What illusion?"

Marinda inquired.

"Death is my relative.

Very close, very close kind."

Arthur replied earnestly.

However, this earnest answer was met with Marinda's scoff.

"Why don't you say you're the son of death then?"

Marinda remarked irritably.

"How is that possible?

Compared to my ordinary father, I believe more in my grandfather, so—

If you call me 'Grandson of Death,' it might be more likely."

Arthur spread his hands.

Then, Arthur suddenly lowered his voice and said.

"I've sneaked into Inner Bay, do you have any discreet subordinates or places to stay in Kilg Harbor?

I think I need one."

Without any hesitation, Marinda said.

"Appok, he's the leader of a small gang in the Docklands.

You can trust him."

"Oh?

Did you sign a contract with him?"

Arthur asked with interest.

Marinda then snorted coldly—

"Contract?

That's something that can be circumvented!

It must be paired with slow poisons, and his family's lives must be in hand!"