Mystery: The Returner of the Stars

Chapter 317 Miss Justice: Mr. Hanged Man, Happy Cooperation
"Some time ago, three ships of the Church of the Storm were sunk in the waters near the Rorsted Islands." Alger said in a solemn tone, telling what happened at sea during this period.

"I received the news relatively late at sea. The incident happened about ten days ago. The Church of the Storm was furious, and then there will be a stormy sea." When Alger said this, worry and fear flashed in his eyes.

Only the insiders of the Church of Storms knew how angry the Church of Storms was this time.

Ten days ago, the Church of the Storm's ships...couldn't be the Church of the Storm's reinforcements that went to support Leonard and the others, but ended up releasing pigeons, right?

Klein's heart moved slightly, thinking of Leonard's letter a few days ago, which contained a general story of their adventures at sea.

Because of the absence of the Church of the Storm's reinforcements, they were driven off the Black Emperor of the King of the Five Seas and returned to Backlund.

Leonard also ridiculed the incompetence of the Church of Storms for this.

From the looks of it now, the Church of the Storms really couldn't be blamed.

Audrey blinked and asked curiously: "Isn't the Church of the Storm the master of the sea? Who has the ability to target them?"

"The newly risen uncrowned king of the sea is more terrifying than the original four pirate kings, and he hates storms even more."

Alger's face was a bit strange, he had walked with the uncrowned king once.

It was only recently that he found out that the mysterious young man who appeared beside him was actually the uncrowned king who was in the limelight recently.

Many pirates have heard of his brilliant deeds, and their style of behavior has become increasingly extreme, and they have the potential to establish their own country.

This is not groundless, many pirates are singing the heroic deeds of the uncrowned king, imagining the establishment of a free kingdom belonging to pirates.

"Is there any hidden secret here?" The person who asked was Forsi who was good at eating melons and making up stories.

Alkin shook his head and said, "I don't know. The church regards this matter as a taboo. Only the Archbishop and others are qualified to review any information related to the Uncrowned King."

Could the uncrowned king be the Pope of the Church of Storms or the illegitimate son of a high-ranking person?

This was the first conjecture that popped up in Forsi's mind. In many novels, the private lives of important people are always indiscreet, which leads to the plot of many illegitimate children returning for revenge.

Audrey said sincerely: "The sea is really scary."

She couldn't help but think of Mr. Hastur. He is stationed at the coastal defense line in South Wales. Will he face such a terrifying existence as the Uncrowned King in the future?
After thinking for a while, she looked at Alger, raised her voice slightly and said, "Mr. Hanged Man, I want to know the general movement of the pirates in the future, mainly related to South Wales."

"This is a long-term task, and I will reward you accordingly according to the value of the information you provide."

"I can pay 500 gold pounds for this first."

£500 up front?

The eyes of Forsi on the side are slightly rounded, and her annual remuneration may not necessarily have this amount.

Alger was also shocked, but he had gradually gotten used to the behavior of Miss Justice throwing money at people.

"I will help you pay attention to this matter." After Alger finished speaking, he added: "Recently, there is an incident that may be related to South Wales."

Audrey immediately concentrated.

"There is a relatively well-known pirate group entrenched on Damir Island, called the Dark Hand Pirates. They act cruel and disgusting, and often plunder coastal fishing villages and ports."

In order for Miss Justice to understand better, Alger drew a small area map. Damir Island is located in the eastern waters of South Wales, at a moderate distance. Pirate groups rob passing merchant ships around here all the year round.

"I heard it was because a powerful Backlund came to Puning Harbor in South Wales recently, and he was doing a lot of training to rectify the navy. The nearby pirate group was afraid that he would really train a qualified navy, so they had secret hands. The pirate group is about to attack the port of South Wales."

These news have been circulated among the pirates, and most pirates don't care about it, thinking that the South Wales Navy is a bunch of softies no matter how they practice.

But Alger doesn't think so. In this turbulent era, anyone who tries to change something is worthy of attention.

He also didn't think that he could use this news in exchange for a generous reward.

It turned out to be because of the Earl Hasta Campbell.

Klein, who had been listening all the time, was also concentrating at this moment, and began to think about this matter.

He is currently in Puning Port, and if the pirate group harms the coastal areas, he will definitely disclose the news in advance so that Earl Hastur Campbell will be prepared.

Audrey said solemnly: "Do you know the approximate time of the pirate group's attack?"

"It won't take more than half a month."

"Mr. Hanged Man, your news is very important to me. This 500 gold pounds is the reward you deserve."

Audrey approved the deal, and it seemed too expensive to exchange 500 gold pounds for this news, but for her, it was really great for her to know in advance the intention of the pirate group to attack the coastal areas of South Wales with 500 gold pounds. It's such a bargain.

"Miss Justice, maybe this piece of news is important to you, but to me, it's not worth the 500 gold reward. I only need half of it. I will use other news to pay for the other half."

This is a long-term business, and Alger doesn't want to take advantage of Miss Justice too much, even though he knows that the other party may not take 500 gold pounds seriously.

Moreover, next, he needs Miss Justice to help him inquire about some decisions made by the higher-ups of the Loen Kingdom.

He couldn't afford such a high consulting fee, and it would be more cost-effective to make a good impression on all Tarot Club members.

Sure enough, Alger got the admiring gazes of Little Sun and Forsi, and even that annoying vampire couldn't help showing some approval.

This kind of gaze made Argel straighten his back slightly, with an expression that should have been on his face.

Audrey smiled and said, "Mr. Hanged Man, happy cooperation."

……

Backlund, House of Earl Hall.

As soon as this week's Tarot Club was over, Audrey came to the study. Susie, who guessed that she might be writing a letter, got up from the ground and followed her to the study.

"Audrey, is something wrong?" Susie could see that Audrey was a little impatient today, and she was walking much faster than usual just now.

"Well, I just learned an important piece of information, and I need to tell Mr. Hastur in time."

While talking, Audrey arranged the pen and paper, sat at the desk and began to write.

"I don't know if the time will be enough."

Audrey was a little worried about the speed of delivery. Generally, it took about 5 days for a letter to be sent from Backlund to South Wales.

The time Mr. Hanged Man mentioned is within half a month at the latest.

Seeing that Audrey was really in a hurry this time, Susie quietly lay at her feet without making a sound to disturb her.

……

Puning Harbor.

Klein, who had just come out of the bathroom to deal with his bloated belly, was also thinking about the pirate group's plan to attack the nearby coastal areas.

The main reason is that it is not easy to solve the problem of sources of news.

After all, he is a Nighthawk of the Church of the Evernight Goddess, and he has nothing to do with the pirates, so how could he know the news of the pirate group's attack.

After thinking for a while, his face became weird.

Do I really need to tell the Earl Hasta Campbell about the pirate group's attack?
With his mystery and the secrets hidden here in Puning Harbor, a pirate group may not even have enough teeth.

"But what if the pirates didn't come to attack Puning Harbor?"

Klein began to worry again, he still couldn't be a bystander.

"You don't have to tell Earl Hasta Campbell, you just need to spread the news."

With a decision in his mind, Klein walked a lot more briskly.

On the other side, Hastur is practicing the navy in Port Purnin.

After nearly a month of training, most of the navy's physique has improved significantly, and their spirits and spirits have gradually gained a bit of the edge that belongs to the soldiers.

All that is left now is the baptism of blood.

"Lead them out to see the blood tonight."

Hastur looks to the east of the sea. According to reliable sources, there are pirates on Damir Island in the east of Puning Port all the year round. The nearby merchant ships would rather take a long detour than pass by there.

There are still pirates at the door of the house, let alone other places.

He still prefers a cleaner doorway.

At night, after ten o'clock.

Hastur asked people to blow the assembly number, and then selected 1000 navies to drive a total of 1 large warship, 3 medium-sized warships, and 10 small warships.

Originally, there were about 1800 navy personnel in Puning Port. After layoffs and conscription, Hastur expanded the number to 2000.

The night was dark with only a slight breeze.

"Meow."

Azshara curled up in Sharon's arms, looking at the sea shrouded in darkness.

It is rarely separated from its owner, but it doesn't like to take a boat.

Sharon stroked Azshara's black hair, looked at the sea in the distance for a while, and then whispered a few words in Azshara's ear.

Azshara's eyes were wide open, she immediately broke free from her embrace, and ran to change the small dried fish she had hidden to a new hiding place.

It's time to start a new round of treasure hunting.

The corners of Sharon's lips curled up slightly, silently watching Azshara who was busy hiding the dried fish.

(End of this chapter)