Mystery: The Undead Don't Die from Linking the Fire

Chapter 217 The Chaos Witch

1 month 18 day.

Bayam, the city of generosity.

Danitz, who had been partying in the bar until dawn before returning to his hotel, fell asleep again without realizing it.

In his dream, he suddenly saw the blurry scene around him become clear, settling on the luxurious suite of the "Azure Wind" hotel.

Boom, boom, boom.

Danitz heard a slow, rhythmic knocking.

Am I dreaming? Danitz walked to the door and turned the handle, still wondering.

The crack in the door widened, and he saw a familiar figure.

This is a beautiful lady with an oval face, a high nose, thin lips, and a pair of light blue eyes that resemble clear spring water.

Her long brown hair was parted in the middle and tied in a simple yet elegant knot at the back of her head, then flowed smoothly down.

She wasn't wearing a hat, but a beige coat cinched at the waist, with a large white lace floral embellishment cascading down the neckline. She paired it with a dark knee-length skirt, its hem pleated and slightly flared, and leather boots matching her hair color.

"captain?"

Danitz exclaimed in surprise, looking at the woman in front of him with a mixture of delight and nervousness:

"When did you arrive?"

Edwina said calmly:

"This is a dream."

"That's right!"

Danitz suddenly realized that the captain had demonstrated a similar ability before, using it to contact the Embers. Unfortunately, Danitz hadn't learned this secret technique, and he figured he probably wouldn't be able to learn it either, so he could only wait for Edwina to contact him.

Danitz was overwhelmed with thoughts, wanting to confide in Edwina about his recent terrible experiences in order to get a chance to return to the captain's position.

But just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard the sound of the lock cylinder turning.

Subconsciously, Danitz turned to look at the bedroom, where the door was widening and a man named Gehrmansparo, wearing only a white shirt, walked out expressionlessly.

"You... how did you get out here?" Danitz suddenly stood up, exclaiming in astonishment.

He quickly came to his senses and stammered:

"This...this is my dream!"

How come Gehrman Sparrow just shows up like that?

With one hand in the pocket of his dark trousers, Klein walked toward the woman whose back was to the window, and replied in a low voice:

"A talisman."

Then, he looked directly at the woman and asked her almost definitively:

"Adeline Edwards?"

Good afternoon, madam.

Klein smiled slightly, placed his hand on his chest in a gesture of respect, and then slowly began to speak:

"I am Gehrman Sparrow. I received a commission from Ash Black, and he asked me to tell you that you don't need to wait for him anymore."

"I see."

"Iceberg General" Edwina was silent for a few seconds, then nodded slightly. "I understand, thank you for reminding me."

"captain……"

When Danitz saw the complex and regretful expression on Edwina's face, his heart shattered.

Could something have really happened between them? No way, no way! They barely spent any time alone together those few days, how could something have happened so quickly? Why?! He's been on the ship for so many years without any results, how come that guy succeeded after only a few days?!

pain!It hurts so much!

Danitz was extremely depressed and heartbroken, wishing he could kneel on the ground and weep bitterly.

Edwina said softly:

"I think Ash has already paid the payment."

"Yes." Klein nodded slightly.

Edwina spoke at a moderate pace:

"Then you shouldn't need to meet me in person. What reason do you have that you absolutely must see me?"

If payment had been made in advance, then "German Sparrow" wouldn't have needed to meet her, as Danitz could have relayed the message. Since the other party has now gone to such lengths to intrude into Danitz's dream to meet her, he must have something to ask for.

Klein's eyes showed surprise, but he didn't panic at all, as if he had been seen through. He remained expressionless and said:

"I do have a few questions I'd like to ask you."

Edwina nodded very slightly, not refusing, but instead asking:

"Mr. Sparrow, have you received any education?"

"What's the question?" Klein's expression remained unchanged as he replied indifferently.

"Graduated from university."

Which languages ​​have you mastered?

Klein suppressed the urge to frown and said:

"Giant's language, Elven language, Dragon language, Ancient Hermes language, Hermes language, Ancient Fusak language, Rune language..."

Edwina hummed in agreement.

Are you familiar with other areas of the occult?

"proficient."

Edwina thought for two seconds, then explained at a moderate pace:

"I need to consider your level of knowledge when deciding how to answer the question so that you can understand it more easily."

This… Klein was utterly astonished. He felt that the beautiful woman in front of him was nothing like an adventurer who was also a part-time pirate. She was more like a teacher with a cold expression but a kind and patient attitude.

As expected of a pirate general, he certainly has his own unique style… Klein thought to himself, and slowly began to speak:

"My first question is, how much do you know about linking the fire?"

What do you mean by "passing on the fire"? Danitz looked bewildered, not understanding what they were talking about.

For the first time, Edwina's eyes flickered, as if she were seeing Gehrman Sparrow in a new light. She thought for a few seconds, then said softly:

"I've heard ancient legends about passing on the fire, but I don't know many of the details..."

Without knowing the details, does that mean you understand the general cause and effect? ​​Klein silently concluded in his mind, then slowly asked:

"My second question is, from whom did you hear these legends and stories?"

Klein knew he shouldn't have asked so directly, but he had no other choice. Rather than testing the waters little by little, it was better to ask directly and frankly from the start; that was more in line with the personality of Gehrman Sparrow, this mad adventurer.

Moreover, he was very curious from the very beginning!

Whether from Emperor Roselle's diary or from the Ember's attitude towards Edwina, both reveal the same detail: the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom has a far greater understanding of the "linking of the fire" than any other church!

In Emperor Roselle's diary, the Church of the Eternal Sun clearly possessed a painted world, yet knew nothing about it. In contrast, the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom not only possessed a painted world, but also had guardian knights wearing armor similar to Sogo's, shouting "Praise the Sun!"

Edwina also clearly demonstrated an extraordinary understanding of the embers, and was also a follower of the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom...

All of this, when put together, makes it hard not to be curious about how much the Church of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom actually knows, and where they learned about the linking of the fire from!

Edwina stared intently at Gehrman Sparrow with her icy blue eyes, not giving an answer immediately.

Klein, maintaining his persona, remained silent, waiting for the other party to speak first.

He looked at Edwina.

Edwina looked at him.

A few minutes of silence suddenly fell in the dream.

The eerie silence made Danitz a little nervous, fearing that the two would start fighting—the captain wasn't here, and if a fight broke out, he would be the one suffering! Besides, it was just a question, was it really necessary to make the atmosphere so tense?

After a long silence, Edwina said softly:

"These are things my teacher told me."

Who is your teacher?

Klein pressed on without hesitation, clearly determined to get to the bottom of things.

Edwina gazed at him calmly:

"Krana".

"..."

Klein's pupils contracted sharply, and his thoughts exploded in his mind.

His spirit was screaming a warning, as if a pair of eyes were watching him from the shadows, making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his whole body chilled to the bone. That name was like the key to Pandora's box, as if it had touched some terrible taboo!

The last time I had a similar feeling was when the Eternal Sun and the Goddess of Night 'invaded' the gray fog!

The last person or organization with a similar "mechanism" was the "Twilight Hermits" - as long as you say or write the words "Twilight Hermits", they will definitely sense it through some method or object!

The name Edwina uttered must be the true name of some being, and at least an angel of Sequence 2 or higher!

No, it's very likely that it's not just sequence 2!

"it's over?"

Even though it was a dream, Klein still felt a dreadful heartbeat, and he could feel his back was completely soaked with cold sweat. Fortunately, the being had already looked away; He had not chosen to continue watching them.

The other party didn't intend to do anything to them... no, it should be said that they didn't intend to do anything to him.

After all, Edwina claimed to be that person's disciple, and Danitz was Edwina's subordinate; they were bound to be safe. The reason Edwina so easily uttered that person's name was probably because she had already anticipated this; she knew what would happen…

This is both a test and a trial!

Klein was filled with regret, regretting why he had been so reckless.

If that person had even the slightest thought about him, he wouldn't be standing here safely right now!

"Is there anything else you want to ask?" Edwina stared at Klein for a while and asked softly.

Because I'm not dead, I'm entitled to continue asking questions?

Klein seemed to understand Edwina's subtext and felt it was utterly absurd, yet at the same time, it all seemed perfectly normal.

After all, they are beings of that rank. Only those who can hear their true names and survive are qualified to continue exploring more secrets.

But that name...

Klein forcibly twisted his thoughts, preventing himself from recalling the full meaning of that name, while simultaneously forcing himself to calm down...

Klein looked down at his hands, which were trembling uncontrollably.

No, it wasn't his hands that were trembling, his whole body was trembling, he hadn't recovered yet...

He himself hadn't realized this before.

"I……"

Klein opened his mouth, his voice hoarse.

"How can it be so exaggerated?"

Danitz looked at Klein, who was trembling all over, and felt completely bewildered.

What did the captain just say? Why did he only see his lips moving but not hear any sound?

What did Gehrman Sparrow hear that terrified him like that?

Danitz was incredibly curious, like he was being tickled, but he quickly dismissed the idea of ​​courting death.

His greatest strength was that he wasn't overly curious, because he knew that people with excessive curiosity were prone to trouble, like Gehrman Sparrow. Even in his dreams, he couldn't stop trembling; Danitz was truly afraid he'd be scared to death…

Klein took a deep breath, composed himself, and said in a deep voice:

I'm going to the restroom.

-

On the barren land.

Two figures, one tall and one short, were walking eastward through the vast, sparsely vegetated desert.

Lilith wiped the sweat from her forehead, looked up at Ember beside her, and hesitated, pursing her lips, unsure whether she should speak.

"What's up?"

Seeing the girl's hesitation, Yu Jin stopped and asked.

"I...I want to drink water..." Lilith whispered.

She is not human, but a vampire.

But even vampires need to eat.

Especially in this vast desert, the consumption is particularly high.

Their family had prepared sufficient supplies before migrating. But all of these supplies, along with those of her people, were turned into crystalline glass by the dragon's breath.

Yes, of course, she could have eaten the dragon originally.

If those dragon corpses hadn't turned to ashes under the lightning...

"water?"

After a moment of silence, Yu Jin reached out his hand to Lilith.

Lilith hesitated for a moment, then reached out her delicate white hand and placed it in Ember's palm.

But before their hands touched, a small green blade of grass suddenly appeared in Yu Jin's palm.

Lilith was startled and withdrew her hand as if she had been electrocuted.

"Eat it." Yu Jin handed over the green grass in his hand.

"Eat grass?"

Lilith opened her mouth. She was a vampire, but not a cow or a horse, and she couldn't live by eating grass... Lilith didn't know what to say. After hesitating for a long time, she took the green grass from Ember's hand and took a bite as if resigned to her fate.

She had expected the grass to be unpalatable, but as she chewed it, it seemed to have a peculiar sweetness that moistened her mouth. Although it wasn't exactly melt-in-your-mouth, it still brightened the girl's eyes. She stuffed the whole plant into her mouth and chewed faster, puffing out her cheeks like a little hamster.

Flowering green plants

The green grass, like a large flower,

It has small, blooming white flowers.

It can temporarily and significantly increase the speed of energy recovery.

The flowers of the green clover are called phantom flowers.

It is said to bloom only near water that is cold but doesn't freeze.

"How amazing..."

Lilith murmured softly.

As she chewed, she felt her energy being greatly restored.

But that didn't seem enough. The girl hesitated, then looked up at Yu Jin and opened her pink mouth to indicate that she had finished eating.

"very good."

Ember nodded slightly and said calmly, "Next, let's go hunt for food."

"Huh?"

Lilith followed Ember's gaze to a spot not far away and was stunned.

At the top of the dune, a wild boar with yellowish-brown skin and a body as large as a rhinoceros was staring intently at them, clearly regarding them as prey.

Lilith pursed her lips slightly; she certainly understood why Ember was saying all this…

The girl took a deep breath, and thick black mist emanated from behind her, forming a pair of illusory bat wings.

Her hands hung naturally at her sides, but her ten fingers were slightly curved into claws. Simultaneously, her fingernails began to extend outwards, growing outwards a section covered with mysterious symbols and patterns, sharp enough to pierce steel and possessing a powerful corrosive ability. Under the same conditions, even the scales of a dragon could be easily torn apart!

Meanwhile, the wild boars on the distant sand dunes also sensed the threat, arching their backs in an attack posture, opening their gaping maws with two sharp tusks, and letting out threatening growls from their throats.

(End of this chapter)