If we could recapture Freedom Port, that would be best. This would require the Duke's envoy to exert more effort, as they alone are far from sufficient.
"Sharkmen have actually appeared nearby."
After the crowd dispersed, Quincy approached Carl.
"It seems Jiliu City will soon be unsafe."
"Not so soon," Carl shook his head. "Only a very few special individuals among the sharkmen possess intelligence; the rest move solely on instinct. Jiliu City is hundreds of miles from Freedom Port. A few scattered sharkmen can't stir up much trouble as long as it's not an army of them."
"That's true," Quincy nodded. "So, do you think the Duke will send troops?"
"You should know better than I do," Carl smiled. "Apart from Black City and Freedom Port, I haven't been to other places. I was just about to seek your advice."
"Haha..." Quincy laughed heartily. "You're really modest. However, I indeed have been to many places, even to other Dukes' territories, and have seen quite a few landscapes."
This Great Knight, enticed by Lula, had serious character flaws, such as arrogance, pride, and despotism. But he was very humble in the presence of stronger individuals. Especially in front of Carl, he was exceedingly obsequious. Through him, Carl also gained a deeper understanding of this world, such as the formal titles of several Dukes.
In legend, in ancient times, the Divine would occasionally leave the Divine Domain to wander the Mortal World, sometimes leaving behind descendants in a moment of passion.
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Long, long ago, Dukes were also known as Demigods, possessing a portion of divine authority. It's said that some powerful Demigods even possessed the power to slay the Divine.
"Duke Ferdinand has the bloodline of the God of Death Sleep; that's why he spends most of his time sleeping."
"Or should we say..."
"Dukes are not keen on sharing their bloodlines, and they do not have many children. Princess Mei Weiya is one of the more distinguished ones. She inherited the power of death, and her city is also known as the City of Death."
"I've been there once, and I definitely do not want to go a second time!"
Quincy shook his head with evident fear and added, "It seems the Lord of Suodan didn't inherit any Divine Power from his bloodline; he's just an ordinary Legendary. But he does love to sleep. Maybe he possesses the power of the God of Dreams? Who knows? The current Lord of Suodan is certainly dead. Even a Legendary like him isn't a match for those sharkmen."
Quincy left Carl's residence. A satisfied smile appeared on his face. With a gleam in his eye, he quickly made sure no one was watching and hurried back to his room.
A thick book was pulled out from his bosom and placed on the table.
The thing is hidden so covertly. Could Carl's strength be related to what's written in here? Hehe... He's young, not long advanced to a Great Knight, yet possesses the strength of a peak Great Knight. How could there not be something fishy?
With a flicker in his eyes, Quincy slowly opened the book.
The Divine? Master of Essence? Taiwei Jade Emperor?
Quincy looked puzzled. What are these?
Kunwu opened the door, his eyes bloodshot. "What's the matter?" he asked languidly.
"Um." Conni frowned deeply. "This morning, Elder Carl said he couldn't find a book in his room. Have you seen it?"
"What do you mean by that?" Quincy's face changed, and he shouted angrily, "Do you suspect I stole his belongings? I, a Great Knight, would steal someone else's things? Carl often disappears. No one knows where he goes. His residence isn't a secret, so theft is only too common!"
"Don't get agitated." Conni pressed his hands down. "I didn't mean anything by it. Elder Carl just instructed us that the stolen book involves the Divine. Merely reading that kind of knowledge is one thing, but attempting what's described could likely invite great trouble."
"Great trouble?" Quincy's eyes flickered. "What kind of great trouble could there be? Don't think I don't know! When the Moon Goddess fell, she isolated all the Divine from the outside. No one can contact the Divine."
"That's true," Conni nodded. "Theoretically, that is. But you also know this world might hide the will of some Evil Gods. If so... In any case, if it's useless, then that's that. But if it works, it's very likely to establish contact with a certain Evil God. Once contact is made, you'll be entangled forever."