Should I raise you too?

He didn't count on Simon; he didn't even involve Simon in the investigation yesterday, he just asked for his opinion.

He trusted the church pastor and the military captain, but he could not trust Simon, whose background he knew nothing about.

He didn't think Simon, who wasn't involved in the investigation, would gain anything.

However, it would be somewhat impolite to ask the priest and the captain without asking Simon.

He then casually asked, "Mr. Simon, have you made any discoveries?"

“There’s a tiny clue,” Simon replied.

What? There's actually a clue!

Even a tiny clue is better than no clue at all!

Captain Edward strode up to Simon: "What clue?"

"You were with those two ladies all day yesterday, how could you have any leads?" Captain Owen frowned.

Simon calmly closed the newspaper and said, "There is a group of 15 people on the ship, including two superhumans. They brought a coffin from the port. Every other day, at most every two days, they need to offer a sacrifice of fresh blood to the coffin. Otherwise, the being inside the coffin will break the seal."

"Of the 15 people in the group, 14 were in second class and the leader was in first class. Four days ago, one member died unexpectedly and fell into the sea, triggering fear in the ocean and setting the stage for the story. By the way, in addition to the 15 people, they also had an accomplice who helped them cover up the fact that one person was missing."

As Simon spoke, Edward and Captain Owen's eyes widened.

You call this a clue?

Chapter 106 Praising Simon!

The captain's lounge was silent for a moment, then Reverend Hughes chuckled softly.

He said, "Mr. Simon is really funny."

Edward and Captain Irwin breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment, they really believed it, but then they realized it was impossible. How could Simon have figured everything out overnight?

While humor is an essential skill for gentlemen, it's still a bit annoying when serious investigative work is reduced to jokes.

“Let’s go to the cargo hold and see the coffins they brought.” Simon put down his newspaper and stood up.

Edward and Captain Owen exchanged a glance, their resolve wavering again. Judging from Simon's expression, he wasn't joking.

But how could this be true? How could Simon have completed the investigation overnight?

Pastor Hughes declined, saying, "I'm not interested in jokes; I'm going to pray."

He turned and walked towards the door.

Simon stepped forward and blocked the doorway.

Edward and Owen sensed something was wrong and surrounded Hughes from the left and right.

“Please come with us; it won’t take much time.” Simon pushed open the door and headed for the stairs.

Edward and Captain Owen followed behind, keeping an eye on Reverend Hughes.

After passing the living quarters and reaching the cargo hold, the stairs turned into iron ladders. Simon paused for a moment, then crouched down and began to climb down step by step.

Alas, while the "Truth" technique is good, it offers little physical benefit, and the cargo hold is too deep for me to jump down in style.

This really affects my image as an evil god!

Once we reach the Southern Continent, we'll find a way to acquire extraordinary items in the entire "physical" realm.

With his feet on the steel floor, Simon walked into the dark cargo hold and arrived at a secluded area.

Edward and Captain Owen stared at Reverend Hughes from either side, while the three of them followed behind Simon.

Simon pushed aside the cargo partition, and a small space appeared before the four of them. Edward picked up the lantern, and the firelight illuminated the scene inside.

Two men lay on the ground, their fates unknown, while a boy... no, a short-haired girl stood respectfully to one side.

“Mr. Simon.” The girl bowed to Simon.

Are these Simon's subordinates? Are the two lying on the ground the superhumans from the group of 15? Was Simon's story true?

Edward and Owen searched the ground and soon found dried bloodstains, confirming the blood sacrifice!

So, who were their accomplices in covering up the truth?

Edward raised his hand, and Captain Owen drew his gun, but neither of them was as fast as Reverend Hughes. A bright light flashed, and Edward and Owen immediately lost sight of each other.

Edward closed his eyes and quickly uttered "storm" in Hermes. A sudden gust of wind appeared and swept towards Hughes.

Captain Owen's finger was on the trigger when he suddenly remembered that he was in the cabin. He cursed under his breath, tore off the pendant from his chest, and threw it at Hughes from memory, while simultaneously dodging to the side.

Hughes uttered the Hermesian word, and a light appeared above his head. Unlike the previous flash, this light carried an aura of majesty.

Under the light, Edward's "storm" subsided, and the pendant that Captain Owen had thrown out, which had just transformed into a dark green venomous snake, returned to its original form.

This is the power of the "Sun" realm, capable of dispelling the supernatural forces of all other realms.

However, there is a limit to expulsion.

Hughes felt his spirit gradually stagnate and his body rapidly exhaust itself. He used his last bit of strength to throw two fireballs in the direction of Edward and Owen.

Edward dodged the fireball, which slammed into the ground, the steel sizzling under the intense heat.

Captain Owen was unable to dodge; the fireball burned off half of his hair and left severe burns on his shoulder.

It's over. Reverend Hughes barely managed to lift his head and look at Simon. He realized that the disappearance of the gang member named Charlie, and the fear of the sea that Edward sensed, both originated from the other party.

This power is the domain of "death," and it is extremely powerful. Even if he makes full preparations, he will not be a match for the opponent.

"You damned heretics!" Hughes felt his life slipping away, and he raised his hand to grasp the "Sun Emblem" on his chest.

Under the influence of the holy symbol, he briefly regained his life and cast his final spell.

Flames erupted within him, burning his flesh and spirit. He knew he had no chance of turning the tide; he simply wanted to commit suicide.

Rather than becoming a puppet of "death," he chose to die in the flames.

He underestimated the power of the Soul Society, and Simon had no intention of turning him into a zombie puppet. Two seconds later, his life was taken by Simon, and his body fell to the ground.

Edward and Captain Irwin swallowed hard, looking at Simon in disbelief.

We're at the same card table, so why are you so strong?

We were beaten like dogs by Pastor Hughes, and you took him down without even moving?

Captain Owen didn't have time to examine the wound on his shoulder; he first looked at Simon's face: "I mocked him yesterday for not knowing anything about sailors... Damn it, I must have a death wish!"

Edward also reflected: Have I been winning too much at the poker table lately? Although Mr. Simon has also been winning, what I'm winning is what Mr. Simon is losing!

Elsie lowered her head, her gaze sweeping over Pastor Hughes on the ground.

She pondered: the captain was probably at level three, the lieutenant at level two, and the priest had instantly erased the captain's and lieutenant's spells, so he was at least level four, and possibly even level five. At least when the priest used the Holy Symbol, he must have reached level five power.

The one who took down the priest without moving an inch, simply by looking at him, was a second-tier... no, he advanced to third-tier a couple of days ago. Heh, a third-tier being so easily defeated by a pseudo-fifth-tier, you truly are the incarnation of an evil god!

Moreover, this avatar can at least use demigod-level power!

Furthermore, this incarnation wields authority over the Soul Society, so unless an angel appears, no one can threaten him!

In the era when the four gods disappeared, angels were the church's trump card; unless a major event occurred, angels would not intervene.

In other words, this being has virtually no rivals!

If I wanted to betray my country and run away, there would be nowhere to shelter me!

Elsie immediately flashed a fawning smile.

Actually, being a follower of an evil god is quite nice; I love serving evil gods.

Besides, I have two colleagues!

Elsie looked at Captain Edward and Lieutenant Owen and felt a special connection with them.

All the rebellious superhumans have been eliminated, and the captain and lieutenant have converted. The Kingdom Star is now under the control of the Simon Church!

I didn't know what our church's emblem was, so I quickly got one tattooed on my hat.

A sense of honor rose in Elsie's heart.

When she saw Simon looking around, she immediately thought of the coffin and the place where she was to offer the treasure.

But as she opened her mouth, she realized she didn't know how to address Simon.

“Just call me sir,” Simon said to Elsie.

“Sir, the coffin is here.” Elsie removed the wooden planks beside her, revealing a red coffin wrapped in straw.

Chapter 107 Grandma Sandra (Bonus Chapter by Alliance Leader)

After Edward and Captain Owen examined Reverend Hughes's body and confirmed that he wouldn't rise from the dead, they both looked at Simon.

Simon approached the coffin, which was made of wine-red wood and decorated with gold patterns of roses and vines, appearing both magnificent and somber, much like the style of the Old Kingdom period.

It is worth noting that the coffin was seamless and completely integrated.

“You look familiar,” Alexandra blurted out.

She communicated with Simon in spirit form, without needing to speak, in a very discreet manner.

Simon couldn't respond in that way, so he would always go to secluded places to chat with Alysand.