"Can I get the bounty?"
Hearing this, Chogo's expression stiffened slightly.
The room was quiet for about two or three seconds before the Bishop ruffled his graying hair and said, "You are truly a practical man, Mr. Leili."
Lex, thick-skinned, replied, "More than one person has said that."
It was the first time the Parish Bishop had encountered such a 'practical' person. Previously, everyone he met, without exception, were gentlemen or ladies with devout faith in the Lord of Storms. They would not, and could not, mention anything related to money in front of an elder.
If they did, it would definitely be about donations!
As for Lex.
As long as he could get the bounty, he could be even more 'practical'.
Last night, busy rescuing Danitz, he had no time or inclination to take any 'evidence' from the two great pirates to prove that he had killed them.
Thinking about it later, he had used the 'Storm Charm', indirectly proving that the matter was related to him. The Storm Church should be able to act as a witness for him, so he could claim a bounty.
So, in the morning, he full of initiative, came to Sea Wave Cathedral.
Chogo laughed heartily and said, "Don't worry, your efforts will surely be rewarded. You will receive your deserved bounty by the afternoon at the latest."
"Oh, right, last night, did you see 'Blazing' Danitz on the 'Big Eater'?"
Of course.
He should be sleeping in the hotel right now. Lex nodded calmly: "I saw him. He was imprisoned in the ship's interrogation room. Originally, I wanted to hand him over to the Church as well, after all, he is worth 3000 pounds."
"Unfortunately, I used too much dynamite on the ship. When I arrived at the interrogation room, I found a large gap had been blown open. At that time, Danitz had already escaped his confinement and jumped out of that gap."
He shook his head and sighed: "If only I had been of the 'Sailor' pathway, then I would definitely have been able to catch him."
Chogo stroked his rough face and let out a dry laugh: "Is that so? That's truly a pity. But there should still be opportunities in the future."
"Let's hope so."
Lex looked left and right, then lowered his voice and said, "Oh, right, Your Excellency Chogo, I have a main Material for a Sequence 5. I wonder if the Church would be interested."
Chogo was stunned again, and some thoughts couldn't help but pop into his mind: Do I look like the owner of a recycling shop? Why do I have the illusion of being peddled goods?
However, a main Material for a Sequence 5, no matter which kind, Chogo was interested.
Or rather, the Church was interested.
Although the Storm Church primarily focused on the 'Sailor' pathway, like other Churches, the Enforcers also included Beyonder of other pathways. This allowed them to cooperate and complement each other during operations.
"Which Material is it?"
"Dust of an Ancient Vengeful Spirit."
Lex's face broke into a smile: "If the Church is interested, 7000 pounds, no... 6000 pounds. For only 6000 pounds, the Church can have it."
Chogo pondered: "6000 pounds is too much of an overprice. I think 5000 pounds is a more suitable price."
Hisssss
Aren't you a short-tempered old man?
You're actually haggling with me, this isn't short-tempered at all...
After some bargaining, the two parties finally reached a deal for 5500 pounds.
Lex said he would come to the Church again in the evening, as the Material was hidden in a secret location, and traveling back and forth would take some time.
He used this excuse to cover up the fact that he possessed a spirit world treasure chest.
After Lex left Sea Wave Cathedral, Deacon Cordoba arrived. After hearing Lex's report about Danitz, the Deacon said without hesitation: "He is lying. If we track him now, we can easily find Danitz."
"No, don't do that."
Chogo smiled and said, "One Danitz is nothing. I think Leili himself knows that his statement is full of holes. Perhaps he is using this matter to test our attitude towards him."
"So, let's just consider it doing him a favor."
Cordoba reminded: "But now, if we catch Danitz, we can follow this clue to find Iceberg Admiral. If we miss today, I'm afraid such an opportunity will be difficult to come by again."
Chogo smiled and waved his hand, glancing casually at the roof, then said, "Neither Danitz nor Iceberg Admiral are truly important. What's important is..."
The Parish Bishop paused, then said, "In any case, this matter ends here."
Cordoba could only nod reluctantly.
It was already eleven in the morning when he arrived at the 'Fragrant Tree Inn'. Lex knocked on Danitz's door and saw the fellow cleaning his own wounds.
"Do you need my help?" Lex leaned against the door, watching Danitz leisurely.
"Damn it, goes without saying. I have a cut on my back that I can't reach myself, hurry up and help me." Danitz pointed to his back.
"Then your tone should be friendlier, preferably a little pitiful, so I'll sympathize with you." Lex walked over, picked up a cotton ball, and cleaned a wound about 10 centimeters long on Danitz's back.
Danitz waved his hand and said, "I don't need your sympathy, oh..."
"Keep your voice down, I don't want anyone outside to misunderstand anything."
Danitz grumbled, "Last night I saw the Captain in my dream. She told me to ask you if you are sure you want to join our 'Golden Dream'?"
"Tomorrow morning, at the private port. She will send a ship to pick us up, if you want to join."
Finally—
Lex put down the cotton ball and picked up a roll of bandage: "Of course I'm willing, I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time. However, she hasn't forgotten that Blood Admiral is going to deal with her today, has she?"
"She hasn't forgotten, and she's even prepared a trap. If Blood Admiral makes a move, she'll give that fellow Senor a surprise. Oh, gently, don't be so rough."
"Shut up!"
"Don't say things that could lead to misunderstandings."
Lex tied a knot in the bandage and patted Danitz's shoulder: "Done."
"By the way, why is Blood Admiral targeting you guys?"
Danitz put on a shirt: "Regarding that question, when it's time for you to know, the Captain will tell you."
Lex glanced at him: "You know?"
The Fourth Mate said with a proud look: "After all, I'm an important person on the ship."
"Hehe." Lex chuckled.
Danitz suddenly felt a chill down his spine: "What are you laughing at?"
Lex looked at the 'Midnight Dream' on his pinky finger: "I can enter dreams."
Danitz immediately understood: "Damn it, even in my dreams, I won't say a word!"
Lex stood up, smiling: "I can also 'Communicate with Spirits'."
Danitz's face gradually turned ugly.