Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 504 Interrogation at Sea
Luze went into the captain's cabin, picked up Luna from her seat, and sat down with her in his arms.

"Walter."

He stroked the cat, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Take a good inventory of the supplies we seized today, convert them into cash, and then distribute them according to the rules. Come to me with whatever cash you need, and be quick and fair."

He plundered the treasuries of the two island commanders, and the cash he obtained was enough to reward his crew.

"Yes!"

Boatswain Walter immediately agreed.

"As for you."

Lu Ze looked up, his gaze sweeping over the extraordinary crew members, and smiled, saying, "The standards are going to be even higher. In addition to that reward, there's an extra bonus."

He first looked at his first mate, Anderson.

"First mate, you've done the best this time. What kind of reward do you want? Money, extraordinary items, or something else?"

This former strongest hunter in the Misty Sea faithfully carried out his plan on Blue Mountain Island, throwing the entire island into chaos. Not only did he successfully destroy the shore defenses, but he also plundered a large amount of naval supplies.

"captain."

Anderson hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Can I accumulate this merit first?"

He probably planned to accumulate more merit points to exchange for a "Hunter's Path" Sequence 4 potion recipe from me. But since he couldn't directly ask if I was willing to give it to him, he used this method to probe indirectly.
Lu Ze guessed what he was thinking and immediately nodded, "Okay."

"Okay, then I'll save it for now and not ask for a reward."

Upon hearing his answer, Anderson quickly smiled.

"As for you"

Luzer then looked at Boatswain "Sea Serpent" Walter, "I have the 'Lawyer' pathway Sequence 7, the 'Briber' recipe here, or you can choose to exchange it for 700 pounds in cash."

He had publicly sought this recipe at a tarot meeting, and [The World] Klein sold it to him at a friendly price. The original price was 800 pounds, but he got it for 500 pounds.

"Captain, I choose the 'Briber' recipe!"

Walter exclaimed excitedly.

For Lu Ze, this was just an ordinary recipe, but it was something he had worked hard for years to obtain, and even then, its authenticity couldn't be guaranteed. With this recipe, plus his savings, he had a chance to get promoted.
So Luzer reached out and handed Walter a note.

"As for you."

He told the helmsman "Sailor" Rupert and "Pharmacist" Darkwell, "You did not participate in the direct combat, so your reward will be lower, 400 pounds in cash, which you will receive later along with the general bonus."

The two naturally had no objections.

After distributing the supplies, Lu Ze dismissed everyone. He himself stayed in the captain's cabin, reflecting on his gains from the battle.

On Bayam, he single-handedly fought three Sequence 4 demigods, severely injuring one, driving another to a mental breakdown, and killing the third. He also seized a large portion of the Governor of the Roseth Islands' wealth. Furthermore, as a reward for the commission, the "Life School" enhanced the power of his "Wheel of Fortune" to a Sequence 5 level, approaching that of a Sequence 4.

Besides that, his most important gain came from the demigod he killed, Chunus Colger, the deputy director of MI9.

Luze closed his eyes slightly, sensing the soul imprisoned within his body. Chunas had become his lamb, and because his soul had been completely corrupted by the "Shadow of Corruption," he was much easier to use than ordinary lambs.

Not only that.

"Boom, boom."

He reached into his robes and took out two unusual items with peculiar shapes, placing them on the table. One was a massive revolver with six barrels, and the other was a metal pocket watch with erratic hands—"Rivell's Desperate Cry" and "Concerto of Light and Shadow," two extraordinary items with powerful effects, but equally severe negative consequences.

"hehe."

Looking at the two items and feeling the demigod lamb within him, Luze was filled with emotion. He had originally only planned to infiltrate the governor's mansion, find Roy King and "Red-Haired Elaine," and leave. However, a series of coincidences led to a battle, and in the end, he gained far more than he had anticipated.

As the deputy director of MI9, he should know more about the inside story than the witch on the outside.
Thinking this, he slowly closed his eyes, trying to simulate the feeling of the tide engulfing his body. In this way, he summoned an illusory tide and sent himself onto that vast ocean.

"Wow"

The chaotic, deep black seawater rippled gently, making a sound. Lu Ze opened his eyes and saw the vast sea, the surrounding mist, the towering tower, and the red-haired, golden-eyed woman opposite him.

"Welcome back."

M, barefoot, smiled gently at him. Her golden eyes reflected Lu Ze's image. The seawater lapped against her feet and the hem of her robe, but did not wet them.

"Ah."

Lu Ze responded casually, then reached into his own chest and slowly withdrew his hand. In his palm, he tightly grasped the translucent soul of Chunas.

He wanted to interrogate this guy to see how much he knew about the royal conspiracy!
The secrets of the royal family are protected by an invisible contract; those who attempt to speak out are silenced before they can confess. That's why he came up with this method: to bring the spirit directly to this sea and then question it.

Even the true gods cannot pass through this barrier, so the influence of the royal family naturally cannot be effective!

"Great Master"

Chunas's soul had completely fallen, tainted with a deep darkness. But Luze was still not entirely at ease, so he directly poured seawater into his body and activated the power of the demigod-level "spectator" pathway to hypnotize him.

"What exactly is Rune doing?"

After Quinas was completely hypnotized, Luze asked the question directly.

However, Chunas just shook his head blankly.

"I do not know."

He answered honestly, "I am only responsible for a part of the work and am not clear about His Majesty's overall plan."

Tsk, there's even physical intelligence isolation. This emperor is quite the player.

Lu Ze cursed under his breath and then asked, "What exactly are you doing?"

Chunas's spirit throbbed slightly, but quickly recovered amidst the sound of the ocean waves, and continued, "I am mainly in charge of Ruins No. 1. It is located deep underground in the Stryven section of the Tasok River, and contains arrangements for anti-divination and prophecy."

"My main task is to find a way to collect people and materials and send them into the ruins."

Ruins No. 1?
It sounds like there's more than one.

What lies deep within the ruins?

Lu Ze continued to ask questions.

Chunas shook his head again. "I don't have permission to enter the ruins. Those who do have that permission include Prince Grove and Duchess Georgina."

"What else do you know about the ruins?"

Lu Ze took a deep breath and asked.

“That ruin once belonged to the ‘Blood Emperor’ Arista Tudor.”

Chunas spoke in a daze.

"Ok?"

In an instant, Lu Ze felt that Medici inside him seemed to raise his head.

(End of this chapter)