Mystery: Big Alarm Clock Ghroth Path

Chapter 229 Some Speculations

When Roger first heard about the eerie and terrifying Koske Island from Christopher Iman, a place shrouded in mist and inescapable even by the "Traveler's" teleportation, he had already guessed that the island contained the remains of a Sequence 2 "Weather Wizard".

Because of the extraordinary properties remaining in the remains, combined with certain things, they formed a restriction that could affect the weather of a large area of ​​the sea. This created the strange climate conditions on Koske Island and forced the Koske people on it to isolate themselves from the world.

Furthermore, considering that there are many low-ranking "hunters" among the Koske people, Roger could reasonably deduce that they are descendants of a high-ranking hunter.

Christopher Iman once speculated that the Koskes were immigrants from the Fourth Epoch, and there were only a few families in the Fourth Epoch that controlled the "Red Priest" pathway, among which the more famous angel families were the Medici family, the Soren family, and the Einhorn family.

As for which family left behind the remains on Koske Island, Roger doesn't know yet, but he has a guess in his mind.

That is, the angel on Koske Island is very likely from the Einhorn family, or has Einhorn blood.

This speculation is not unfounded.

Earlier, when Roger killed Jason Beria and obtained the 25,000 pounds from him, Amon sold him a "House of Einhorn".

The "Angel of Time" once claimed that this item would be very useful to Roger.

Although Roger has not yet been able to open the spirit urn, he has shaken it and can sense that it seems to contain something.

After that, Roger considered many possible scenarios.

The most likely scenario is that Adam foresaw Roger's journey to Koske Island to find the Abraham family's seal left behind by Christopher Iman, which is why he prompted Amon to give him the spirit urn.

When Roger goes to the Angelic Cemetery on Koske Island, the Einhorn family's spirit urn in his possession may become the key to breaking the seal and freeing the Koske people.

On the other hand, since Koske Island is located in the Misty Sea and is relatively closer to the Western Continent, it cannot be ruled out that it was also affected by the source matter of the "City of Calamity".

It is likely this influence that has kept the fog on Koske Island so active, and has led to a significant increase in the number of ships swallowed by the fog over the past fifty years compared to previous years.
These are all pieces of information that Alger, the "Hanged Man," explicitly mentioned in previous gatherings and has official records, making them relatively direct evidence.

"It seems that the statement that one needs to attain divinity to enter Koske Island is actually a trap."

"If the 'City of Calamity' truly exists there, then going there with only the strength of a Sequence 4 Saint would be suicide."

"At the very least, they need to have the strength of Sequence 2... or for me, at the very least, they need to have the strength of Sequence 3."

As for why the Red Moon weakens the fog effect on Koske Island, Roger has some guesses, but there is no concrete evidence yet, and further verification is needed.

On the other hand, Alger, the "Hanged Man," now fully understood what Mr. Fool meant.

This deity wanted to report the relevant information to the Church of the Lord of Storms so that the Church of the Lord of Storms could directly deal with the anomaly in Bansi Port!
Whether Mr. Fool was merely trying to maintain peace and stability at sea, or whether he had some kind of entanglement with the "Red Angel" Medici, was beyond Alger's ability to speculate, and he dared not speculate.

In any case, the fact that this deity doesn't seem to intend for his followers to take action speaks volumes.

Seeing Alger the Hanged Man deep in thought, Klein the Fool felt quite satisfied.

He knew that the captain of the Storm Church had understood his meaning, and now all he had to do was wait for the Storm Church to make its move.

“Oh, Mr. Hanged Man, there’s one more thing.”

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," suddenly spoke again:
"Regarding the matter of Mitron Gadirs, you can first guide the Storm Church to focus on his experience on Bansi Island—this should be a convenient matter. On the other hand, it cannot be ruled out that Bansi Port will become a forbidden place in half a month, so this aspect of the investigation needs to be expedited."

"But please find a way to secretly pass on information about Mitron himself at sea. I must personally eliminate this guy."

At this point, Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," smiled:

"That bastard took something very important from me."

Of course, that's complete nonsense. Rather than saying that Mitrom Gadirs took something from Roger, it's more accurate to say that Roger coveted his soul.

If it were just Roger alone, it would be fine, but in the last few days, Alger the Hanged Man has openly and secretly expressed his strong desire to see him.

This incident served as a significant reminder to Roger.

If he were to actually meet Alger, he couldn't go under the guise of "Banero Jones," because, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the shrewd captain of the "Azure Avenger" had already seen a picture of the kingdom's famous musician in the newspaper.

As for the crew members, first mate, second mate, etc. on the "Star Lord", Roger had already amplified the "Secret Guardian" a few days ago by using the "One Who Unifies All Things" ability, thus secretly spreading its influence to them.

The mechanism works on a simple principle: because there is a mystical correspondence between the "Star Lord" and the "Judgment Star," and Roger is the owner of the "Star Lord," such conceptual alteration is not difficult for him.

Now, everyone, including Philip, Zeus, and Lindsay, knows exactly what Roger's true form looks like, but they cannot accurately convey his image to the outside world, or even indirectly convey it through analogy.

Take, for example, Philip Hoover, the first mate of the Starmaster. Although he knew perfectly well that his captain might have some kind of relationship with Baleno Jones, when he actually wanted to convey to the outside world that "John West is Baleno Jones," he would always find himself unable to say it or express it accurately.

However, this was only temporary. Although Roger could use his "secret" ability to interfere with the behavior of the people on the ship, he could not prevent the people he encountered along the way from recognizing Bennett Jones.

Therefore, for him, possessing the soul ability of the "Faceless Man" is undoubtedly a safe means; otherwise, he would always have to wear a mask when interacting with others.

That would be very troublesome, as Roger would have to use the "Rose Bishop's" ability to adjust his body shape and height, which is far less flexible and convenient than the "Faceless Man".

Not to mention that wearing a mask is suspicious in itself and would certainly make the clever Mr. Hanged Man's mind wander.

After all, with Alger's intellect, it would be easy for him to deduce from the cause and effect of the events that Mr. Wheel of Fortune = Balnelou Jones.

However, the Faceless Man is different. Even if Alger knew that Roger had enslaved the soul of Mitrom Gadirs, he had no direct or indirect evidence to establish the conclusion that Roger = Balnelou Jones.

"Ok, I see."

Alger, the "Hanged Man," felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing Roger's prediction about Banshee, but he suppressed his shock and merely nodded, continuing:
"However, in that case, you'll have to be fast."

"of course."

Roger, the "Wheel of Fortune," smiled and nodded:
“I believe that the situation in Bansi Port will keep the Storm Church busy for quite some time.”

Alger, the "Hanged Man," nodded slightly, while inwardly reminding himself to stay as far away from Bansi Port as possible and not get involved in this matter.

Meanwhile, "The Fool" Klein also raised his eyes and glanced at "The Wheel of Fortune" Roger, wondering in his heart what Roger knew.

"correct."

"The Fool" Klein suddenly realized that he could actually write a letter to Roger and ask him what the situation in Bansi Harbor was like.

Many people have witnessed or heard about the recent unusual situation in Pansi Port, so it's quite normal for someone passing through Pansi Port by boat to know about it.

Furthermore, since Mr. World had previously mentioned that he had only "heard" about strange things happening in Bansi Port without specifying when he had been there or how long he had stayed, this was not a problem at all.

The only problem is that Roger might be able to deduce when he arrived in Bayam from his own letter, but that doesn't matter, as long as he doesn't make contact with Mr. "The Hanged Man" at the same time as Roger.

After several days of acting, Klein has begun to get the hang of it and develop into a "real Gehrman Sparrow".

Although Roger had said that he could call on him for help if there were any enemies he couldn't defeat, Klein planned not to do so unless absolutely necessary.

In his mind, he would only consider reconnecting with his former relationships after he had fully integrated with the identity of Gehrman Sparrow and digested the potion.

This is especially true for close friends like Roger, with whom he had a deep connection and on whom he had invested a great deal of emotion.

In other words, for the sake of his role, he now hopes to maintain correspondence with Roger and avoid meeting him in person as much as possible.

For Klein now, meeting once a week at the "Tarot Club" and speaking with Roger in the voice of "Mr. World" is enough.

Afterwards, the members of the "Tarot Club" had some more conversations, and Roger didn't forget to remind "The Hanged Man" Alger again that if he found the ship of Mitron Gadirs or "Twilight Admiral" Bratov Ivan, he should notify him immediately.

It wasn't until "The Fool" Klein felt somewhat tired that he announced the meeting was adjourned.

"Your will is our will."

The crowd stood up and transformed into stars of various colors.

……

At dusk, Bayam Port.

With its sails furled and its steam turbines running at low power, the "Star Lord" slowly sailed into the harbor and docked at the pier.

First Mate Philip led Boatswain Matteo ashore to complete the port clearances, while Roger came up to deck with his tabby cat, Bandit. By this time, almost all the crew members were on deck, busy with their own tasks, but their faces were filled with anticipation and excitement.

No wonder they were excited, because this was Bayam.

Bayam, the "City of Generosity"!

As the largest colony of the Kingdom of Loen in the Middle Sunia Sea, the Rothsd Islands are not only rich in various spices and have the nickname "Spice Islands", but also rely on plantations in this field as the economic pillar of the islands.

Blue Mountains Island, where Bayam is located, is the largest island in the Rothschild Islands, and its land resources account for more than half of the entire archipelago.

This area is rich in mineral resources, including gold, silver, copper, coal, iron and other minerals. It also has dense forests, abundant fruits, and extremely fertile soil.

It was precisely because of these unique natural conditions that the early colonists named Bayam "City of Generosity" when they established cities in the coastal areas, believing that this land was like a blessed land bestowed by the gods, a treasure land that they had promised, flowing with milk and mead.

The weather in Bayam today is excellent. The sky is very clear, and large, fluffy white clouds drift low over the harbor. Flocks of seabirds fly by, occasionally calling out before diving into the water to snatch a fish with deadly precision.

Soon, Philip and Matteo returned to the ship, made arrangements for the people remaining on board, and then everyone disembarked amidst cheers.

Roger stretched and made sure all the non-essential crew members had left the ship. Then he rearranged the cabins once again and relayed the updated information to the remaining sailors, leaving a copy at the place agreed upon with Philip and Zeus.

Of course, he also made sure to completely seal off the rooms containing important supplies or those that were extremely dangerous, and only the first mate and above were authorized to open them.

Having done all that, Roger finally breathed a sigh of relief and was the last to disembark.

It must be said that although the architectural style, customs, and appearance of the locals in Bayam, the "City of Generosity," are very different from those in the native Loen, Roger still had a fleeting feeling of returning to Backlund.

This is evident not only in the orderly streets and the ubiquitous gas lamp posts, but also in the clothing style of the Bayam people.

The gentlemen from the native Loen were dressed in fine formal attire, top hats, bow ties, and carrying exquisite canes. Their every move exuded good manners and dignity, making others hesitant to approach them or even meet their gaze.

The local indigenous or mixed-race residents prefer thick jackets paired with loose wide-leg pants, and topped with a baseball cap from the southern continent.

These locals typically avoid wearing black clothing, preferring softer shades such as tan, coffee, and light gray.

Those of higher status, either indigenous people or mixed-race descendants, tend to emulate the clothing of the Ruen people, believing that such attire conforms to the standards of "civilized society."

As for how to distinguish between natives and Ruen people, it is very simple.

Unlike the generally fair-skinned Loon people, the indigenous inhabitants of the Roside Islands have a significantly darker complexion, similar to the bronze tan of people who frequently sunbathe in low-latitude regions.

Their hair is predominantly dark black and naturally wavy, which is quite different from the golden and brown hair commonly found among the Rune people.

Roger was not unfamiliar with this look.

In fact, Jason Backs, the drummer he used to work with when he was a resident singer at the “Deserted Island” bar in the dock area of ​​Tingen, looked just like that.

On the other hand, the sex industry in Bayam is also very developed, something Roger had heard before, but he only truly understood it when he actually arrived there.

Whether on the main street or in the alley, eye-catching women are everywhere, moving in and out of various buildings, whether conspicuous or hidden.

They were either tall or short, and their appearances varied, but almost all of them showed unusual enthusiasm towards travelers, especially male travelers.

However, Roger had no energy to pay attention to these things. After spending time with the "Pleasure Witch" Linssaya and resisting her "charm" whether it was intentional or uncontrollable, he had become almost immune to such things.

In contrast, Roger felt even hungrier. He wandered around and soon found a small building with a blue sign that read "Santis Hotel".

Roger showed a special interest in this restaurant not only because the menu written on the blackboard outside included grilled Sunia shrimp and Rothschild spiced bonito, which he wanted to eat that day, but also because it was also an inn.

The eastern side of this hotel has several protruding balconies, which can be used for relaxation and offer views of the nightscape of Bayam.

Now that Roger has disembarked, barring any unforeseen events, he will definitely need to find accommodation in the next few days, and the Santis Hotel is clearly a good choice.

"Meow, this shop looks nice. The stars on this balcony must be amazing at night."

The "astrologer cat" Bandit on Roger's shoulder also had its eyes shining, and it voiced its desire to stay at the Santis Hotel as well.

During his time at sea, without the pollution of Backlund, Bandit was able to observe the stars more frequently, which deepened his understanding of astrological theories he had gleaned from the Abraham family notes.

As a result, its "astrologer" potion was largely digested, and according to the cat, it should be able to advance to the Sequence 6 "Record Officer" in at most half a month.

Roger grunted in agreement, nodded slightly, pushed open the door to the Santis Hotel, which had a "Open for Business" sign hanging on it, and went inside.

Upon entering the Santis Hotel, you'll find a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows. It's quite large, about a hundred square meters. Roger casually found a seat by the window, and a local Bayam man in his thirties who looked like the owner walked over with a smile and a menu.

The man noticed that Roger was dressed and behaved very well, and had fair skin, so he looked like a gentleman from the Loen region who had just arrived in Bayam and had not yet been exposed to the sun.

So the boss was quite enthusiastic, because such customers were usually very wealthy.

"Sir, what would you like to eat?"

The owner placed the menu on the table and added:

"Today's special menu is already outside, featuring fresh seafood. You can see it as soon as you turn your head."

After saying that, he pointed to the blackboard outside the floor-to-ceiling glass window.

"I've already thought about it."

Roger quickly glanced at the menu, smiled, and handed it to the owner.

"A serving of grilled Sunia shrimp, a serving of Rosde spiced bonito, and a serving of borscht with garlic bread."

"Oh, and don't forget to get my cat a medium-sized bonito, raw."

As Bandit grows larger, the cat's appetite has increased from being able to eat half a fish to being able to eat a whole fish. Its previous experience of foraging for food on the deck of the "Star Lord" has also given this "astrologer cat" an uncontrollable passion for seafood in the Sunia Sea.

"Ok."

The boss noted everything down and then asked again:
Would you like to stay at a hotel?

He wasn't too sure when he asked the question, because Roger had brought nothing but a satchel, unlike most of the people who had just arrived in Bayam from Rune who had packed a small violin.

This was because Roger had left much of his luggage on the "Star Lord," and only brought a few essential items and two days' worth of clothes with him.

"of course."

Roger nodded: "Register me for two days first."

Two days is a reasonable timeframe. Roger needs to gather as much intelligence as possible and investigate the possible whereabouts of the meteorite within these two days, so he basically has very little free time available.

The owner of the Santis Hotel breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. He said, "Please wait a moment," and quickly went to prepare the menu for the kitchen and get Roger a room.

Soon, the dishes and soup Roger had ordered were served one after another.

It must be said that the spices from the Rothschild Islands are indeed very suitable for cooking fish. Even the grilled Sunia shrimp used some kind of spice that Roger didn't know. The overall flavor was very complex, with the spices, oil and the aroma of the ingredients complementing each other perfectly.

Roger and Bendit finished their meals quickly and silently before letting out a satisfied burp.

"Boss, I'll deposit 50 gold pounds with you. You can just transfer the money for food, drinks and room for the next two days directly to me."

Roger slipped the 50-pound note into his wallet and said.

"Thank you, thank you."

By this time, the owner of the Santis Hotel was completely certain that the young man in front of him was a big spender. He quickly took the wallet and bowed repeatedly to express his gratitude.

Then Roger asked:
"Boss, where in Bayam can I buy that kind of... rare item that most people wouldn't be interested in, but is extremely rare?"

Seeing his somewhat bewildered boss, Roger shrugged:

"I am a naturalist and I am looking for some special stones."

(End of this chapter)