Chapter 208 [Pirate King's Crown] [Augustine] and [Observer]

[Sand Island] is still as desolate and solemn as before.

Yellow sand is everywhere, and the wind is as fierce as a blade.

Even the terrible sandstorm raging in the desert has not dissipated.

However, Xia En's current state is completely different from before he escaped into the sandstorm.

Unimaginable abundant power is running through his body.

The afterglow of [Secret Sea] has not dissipated yet, healing Xia En's injuries left in the sandstorm and making the regenerated body tougher and stronger.

The wind and sand that could easily cut his skin and were as powerful as a steel knife fell on him at this time, just like tickling, and no longer caused any harm.

"Huh..."

In the sandstorm, Xia En let out a long breath and said with emotion: "Finally back."

To be honest, the time taken for this promotion ritual was not too long, only about three days in total.

Converted into real world time, it is not even a minute - no matter how many times you experience it, this difference in the speed of time is very wonderful.

However, the ups and downs and thrills of this ritual are among the best in Xia En's experience since he traveled through time.

Especially the conversation with Augustine and the process of deducing the secret art through the [Twilight Black Pearl] left a very deep impression on him.

So much so that now returning to [Sand Island], there is a feeling of being in another world.

Xia En calmed down and carefully felt his state.

Not only did his body transform again, he clearly felt that the secret power he could control, both in quality and total amount, had all increased a lot compared to before.

If, at the third level, the secret power that Xia En could call upon was a stream.

Then now, the stream has become a lake!

What surprised Xia En the most was not these changes.

But he found that...

his control over his body and secret power has become more subtle, and if he wants to use a bit of strength, it will only be a bit, no more and no less.

This kind of control ability may not sound very useful, but in real combat, it can raise combat power by several levels.

Reduce consumption, enhance the precision and hit rate of secret techniques...

Perhaps, the huge improvement in comprehensive quality this time is related to these factors.

"So, this is the real fourth level."

Xia En lowered his head, looked at his hands, and realized: "At the fourth level, I began to have meticulous control of secret power."

"This is the only way to build the secret path of the fifth level."

"It seems that there is still a big difference between pirated and genuine products."

After using [Dusk Black Pearl], Xia En temporarily obtained the fourth-level secret path power.

However, this power is obviously a bit frivolous and unstable, not as solid and powerful as Xia En's current fourth level.

Obviously, this is the difference between relying on external objects and relying on oneself to advance down to earth.

When it comes to [Dusk Black Pearl], we have to mention one of Xia En's biggest gains in this ritual-

[Great Dark Sky! 】

This domain-based secret technique breaks the limitations of ordinary secret pathers, allowing Shane to activate the power of the domain at the fourth level.

This is also thanks to the [Book of Shadows] and his [Sword of Judgment].

It was based on the prototype of the [Judgment] domain that Shane was able to deduce the secret technique of [Great Dark Sky].

Everything in the domain will become a helper for Shane.

Even the enemy's secret power is no exception.

And Shane's original talents such as [Shadow Walking], [Super Speed ​​Regeneration], and [Blood Power] will also be greatly enhanced in the domain.

If the fourth level is an important step for secret pathers to become strong.

Then, the fifth level of the domain is a huge watershed.

Therefore, in the Seven Seas, rumors that the third-level secret pather forcibly defeated the fourth-level secret pather are still circulating from time to time, but the fourth-level secret pather who challenges the fifth level will basically only get a defeat.

"But I already have a domain at the fourth level... How should it be calculated?"

Xia En raised his lips, and was quite curious about his current combat power.

If he were to fight his pre-promotion self, I'm afraid that even ten of his selves would not be his opponent now.

This is the power of the domain!

After letting his thoughts wander for a while, Xia En stretched out his hand, and the three trophies of the promotion ritual appeared in his hand one by one.

[Dusk Black Pearl] Needless to say.

What made Xia En curious was the effect of this [Pirate Crown].

[Pirate Crown (broken)]

[Quality: Epic]

[Type: Relic]

[Description: The crown made when the Pirate Principality was founded carries a part of Augustine's majesty. ]

[Although it is broken, it still has some magical effects and is also a symbol of identity. ]

[When wearing this crown, it will bring a certain degree of suppression to the secret pathers with pirate identity. ]

[It can also roughly perceive the emotions and thoughts of pirates within a certain range nearby. 】

【If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight! 】

"It brings pressure, and can it sense emotions and thoughts?"

Xia En touched his chin.

Both effects are pretty good.

Especially at sea, most of the enemies Xia En encountered were pirates. It would be great if they could be suppressed before the battle.

The second ability is to collect intelligence at critical moments.

The only problem is...

Xia En glanced at the crown with a slightly strange expression.

No matter how you look at it, it's a bit too conspicuous to wear it.

Which normal person would wear a crown anytime and anywhere?

"I remember that Leila's magic book seemed to have a spell similar to 'eye-catching'?"

Shayne thought to himself: "Maybe I can let Joey try and disguise the crown."

The last trophy that appeared in front of him was a wooden rudder, brown and black in color, with a classic style and some rough scratches on it.

It was the steering wheel of the [Serpentis].

Shayne's hand gently stroked the steering wheel.

I don't know if it was his illusion, but the rudder was trembling slightly, as if responding to his touch.

Soon, Shane solemnly put it into the space ring.

Although the hope was slim, Shane still hoped that the [Serpentis] would wake up one day.

The sandstorm was still so big at this time that it was difficult to tell the direction.

Shayne simply sat down, silently absorbing the secret power of the sandstorm, waiting for the sandstorm to subside.

……

……

At the moment when the promotion ritual ended.

Or many, many years ago.

The deepest room of the [Principality Treasury].

The flames flickered in the fireplace, and the phonograph played his favorite songs for the owner.

The old man, who was a hero in his twilight years, curled up in the chair, as if he was half asleep and half awake.

The next moment.

A vast and boundless will descended, and also brought him a memory.

He saw this room, the passionate young man, and himself who brought him the crown.

"Is that what happened?"

The old man opened his eyes and murmured.

"Existing in the past, future, and present at the same time... this is the real [Secret Sea]."

"But even so, I still have to believe in the possibility of the future? For the future that I will never see?"

"What a cruel fate..."

At this point, the corner of the old man's mouth suddenly curled up a smile, and the high self-confidence temporarily returned to him.

"But, so what?"

"I... but Augustine!"

The old man stood up, strode open the door, and walked out of the room.

Although the old man's war has failed, he still has an unfinished mission in this era.

…

…

On an unknown island.

The [Observer] wearing a single-sided glasses seemed to have passed through an invisible door, stepped out, and landed on the ground of the island.

And the "Tiffany" beside him, the moment he passed through the door, his appearance changed rapidly, and he became a female researcher who was only 30% similar to Tiffany.

"[Observer] G09, are you okay?"

The female researcher looked at the [Observer] beside her and asked without changing her expression.

Her words seemed to be concerned, but there was no emotion in her tone, like an absolutely calm robot.

The white coat called "[Observer] G09" frowned and muttered.

"Diana... Diana... Diana..."

"Who is she? Why can't I remember it?"

The more the man muttered to himself, the more painful and tangled his expression became, and gradually, his expression also took on a hint of madness and despair.

It was as if... this name itself was enough to drive him crazy.

The female researcher remained calm, and just ordered coldly: "[Observer] G09, recite the name of truth!"

Hearing this, the man's body suddenly stiffened, and then he spoke.

[Truth, I already know it! ]

In the process of reciting this sentence, the expression of the white coat quickly changed from madness to calmness, like a state of absolute rationality.

This change is like going from one extreme to another.

From a boiling lava volcano to a thousand-year-old ice that has never melted.

The man said coldly: "The abnormal memory has been deleted... Restore the personality of [Observer]..."

The tone of his words was exactly the same as that of the female researcher.

"Huh!"

Then, [Observer] exhaled suddenly, and his expression returned to the original state.

He raised his eyebrows in surprise: "What happened just now? Why did the self-protection mechanism suddenly trigger?"

The female researcher said honestly: "We just escaped from a fourth-level promotion ritual of the [Secret Sea]. It may be the impact of facing the [Secret Sea Will] directly."

"I see."

The [Observer] nodded without any doubt.

"The reaction speed of [Secret Sea Will] is 56% faster than last time. It seems that He is constantly evolving in this aspect."

"Fortunately, we did not return empty-handed this time."

He stretched out his hand, took out a blue ball of light, and said with a smile: "Including the data I submitted, how much has [Augustine] collected?"

The female researcher replied: "32.1%"

[Observer]'s eyes lit up: "It's already more than 30%?"

"So, can the plan be implemented?"

The female researcher did not answer his question, but just said: "I can use [Tiffany] as an anchor point at most 5 times."

"5 times? Not enough..."

[Observer] sighed: "Her bloodline has been diluted too seriously. You are already the highest in your generation, but the efficiency is still limited."

In fact.

In real history, Tiffany was a member of the [Truth Society], but she was not a traitor among the apostles.

However, the [Truth Society] used special secret techniques and used descendants with Tiffany blood as a medium to lock the anchor point of [Tiffany] for the [Observer], and then sneaked into the ritual.

As for the origin of these Tiffany blood descendants, that is another story.

At this time, the [Observer] secretly said to himself: "Is this really all that happened just now?"

"Why, I seem to remember a name..."

He touched his chest, which felt inexplicably empty.

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…

【Sand Island】

The strong wind gradually subsided, and the yellow sand in the sky began to fall.

A thin layer of secret power barrier blocked the sand that fell on Xia En. This was not a secret technique, but the most basic control of the secret power.

If Xia En was before the fourth level, he might still need to concentrate and concentrate to do it.

But now, this little trick can be easily done with just a little thought.

Xia En casually dispersed the yellow sand around him and turned to look around.

After being baptized by the sandstorm, all traces nearby were buried by the yellow sand.

Xia En also had no way of knowing the direction from which he came.

However, while waiting just now, he also sorted out his next three goals -

Ann and Tracey.

Vampire Twilight!

【Norwich treasure! 】

First of all, finding the two crew members who were separated from him was obviously a top priority.

Secondly, before being promoted, Xia En was chased by Twilight all the way.

If he hadn't happened to be helped by the natives of [Sand Island], it's unclear whether he could have broken into the sandstorm and escaped!

Xia En couldn't bear it if he didn't take revenge.

Of course, Xia En didn't think that after breaking through to the fourth level, he would be invincible and able to defeat the powerful vampire whose specific level was unknown.

But under the special environment of this [Island of Sand], and with the blessings he received after being promoted to the fourth level, he did have the strength to fight.

Not to mention defeating Twilight, there is always no problem in stumbling upon her secretly.

As for [Norwich Treasure], Shane really takes things as they come.

Come all come.

Get the best you can, even if you can't get it, you can't let Twilight get it!

Moreover, Shane thought about it carefully.

Some time ago, he just witnessed Augustine in his young adulthood, and visited the treasure house of the [Pirate Principality] during the promotion ritual. Now it is this [Norwich Treasure]...

Are these three really just coincidences?

Or is this a guide of fate?

No matter what, it was definitely true that this treasure was destined to him.

The best way to know where the treasure is is to have some contact with the natives of [Sand Island].

After determining the priority of the matter, Xia En stood up and prepared to find the separated An and Tracy based on his secret perception of the crew.

However, as soon as he took two steps, Xia En's expression changed.