The pages also contained other instructions, which made Lex understand that after specifying the ability to be projected, it would be permanently recorded in an ability slot. This slot cannot be revoked, so careful consideration is needed when projecting abilities. Of course, this problem can be solved by unlocking ability slots.
Unlocking the second ability slot requires 500 dimensional crystals. Based on Lex's understanding of the Mysterious Book during this period, he was almost certain that the cost of unlocking slots would inevitably be progressive.
The second slot needed 500 dimensional crystals, and the third might require a thousand.
Given that he had less than two thousand crystals, Lex temporarily did not plan to project any abilities. Perhaps it would be a good idea to project a 'Giant' pathway ability of the same rank after he became a demigod.
Since the Mysterious Book had appeared on its own, Lex did not waste the opportunity and casually flipped through it.
He turned to the 'Creation' page and found that the items there had been updated quite a bit.
There were magical items and Charms, but unfortunately, no messengers.
Besides that, Lex also saw an interesting item. He silently memorized it, then turned the Mysterious Book to the 'Message Board' page.
Picking up the illusory quill, he wrote a new message.
'Observers, I am about to make contact with 'Star Admiral' Cattleya. Can you provide me with detailed information about her? Which pathway of Beyonder is she from, and what is her specific rank? Her personality, her temper, I want to know as much as possible. Thank you.'
Although the Navy had provided Cattleya's information, it was not detailed at all, and there was very little information. They only knew that this pirate admiral's flagship was the Future, and she commanded thousands of pirates.
"It's more reliable to ask the Observers."
After writing, Lex ended the summoning.
The scene in the Captain's Cabin returned to normal. Kardashian, beside him, had no idea what had just happened. Her gaze was still fixed on the playing card in Lex's hand: "This is?"
"A blasphemy card." Lex showed her the card, then put it away, "Have you heard of it?"
"I have," Kardashian's eyes narrowed slightly, "You actually told me the answer and showed it to me. Aren't you afraid I'll try to snatch it?"
"If I get serious, I might not lose to you." Lex gently tapped the 'Devil May Cry' with his finger and smiled, "Besides, I believe you can restrain your greed. I think you value your teacher more than the blasphemy card."
"Moreover, this thing isn't of much use to you, actually."
Lex didn't elaborate and walked towards the door: "We should leave as soon as possible. This place is under the scrutiny of the Navy and the Storm Church. We've stayed here too long."
They left Devil's Throat and found a hotel in a coastal town, where they rented a room.
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Kardashian looked at the harbor outside the window, illuminated by lights: "I thought you'd drive that ship away. Aren't you going out to Sea? Wouldn't a sailboat that can freely enter and exit various Sea areas be more convenient?"
Lex took off his coat and said helplessly: "I wanted to do that too, but unfortunately, the black star has been under the attention of the Navy and the Storm Church for a long time. If I drive it away, both sides will know that Rosell's secret treasure has fallen into my hands, and that would be very troublesome for me."
Kardashian's lips curved into a smile: "You live a very cautious life."
"I have to be careful, Miss. After all, I'm just a small figure; any big shot can easily crush me."
Lex sat down on the sofa: "We will stay here for three days."
"Is that so?"
"Then wake me up in three days."
Kardashian's body 'melted' like a candle thrown into fire, finally turning into a viscous black liquid that flowed under the bed and disappeared into the shadows.
Lex looked at the bed, seriously considering whether to sleep on the floor tonight, but the coldness of the room made him abandon the idea.
The next evening, Lex, accompanied by Levto, slipped into a bar named 'Passionate Waves'. He had stayed in the hotel all day, his original intention being to avoid going out as much as possible to prevent unnecessary trouble, such as being recognized by Storm Church priests.
But facts proved that staying cooped up in a hotel for three days was impossible unless he could 'hibernate' like Kardashian.
Giving up on 'seclusion,' he used Thousand-Faced Traveler to change his face, appearing as a middle-aged man. As for Levto, he naturally played the role of a bodyguard.
Upon entering the bar, Lex immediately felt a lively atmosphere. There were passionate Sea Island girls dancing, their soft bodies like boneless things, making Lex's imagination run wild.
"Do you want to meet the girls up there?"
A voice rang out. It was a smiling man with a very red face, seemingly due to alcohol stimulation, and he reeked of strong alcohol.
"For just 5 soli, they can warm your bed."
"Hmm, I'll consider it," Lex said.
Then, as if nothing had happened, he walked to the bar and tapped the wooden counter: "A Nanville Beer."
The Bartender nodded and skillfully poured Lex a glass of beer.
Lex sipped his beer, casually looking around. A whistle sounded in his ear; it turned out the girls had finished their performance and left the stage.
At this point, the bar became slightly quieter. Immediately after, the patrons started chatting, and the topics of conversation were always about wealth and women—common topics on the Sea.
"Have you heard? Before the New Year, a great disaster occurred in Backlund."
"Are you referring to that great smog incident? I heard nearly ten thousand people died; it was truly tragic."
Someone mentioned the great smog in Backlund, which surprised Lex; he hadn't expected the news to have reached the Sea.
Suddenly, the bar door was slammed open, and a man in a linen shirt and brown jacket walked in. He was of medium build, with dark purple lips, and his brown eyes held an unmistakable, strong malice.
This man immediately reminded Lex of a portrait on a wanted poster.
The Slaughterer Kircheis!
The Second Mate of the King of Immortality Agalito!
His bounty was as high as 9500 pounds!
This notorious great pirate scanned the bar, sweeping over face after face, a look of disappointment in his eyes. He seemed to be looking for someone, and seeing that the person he sought wasn't in the bar, he snorted and turned to leave.
"My hunting soul is stirring." Lex continued to drink his beer. When he saw that great pirate, he indeed felt an urge to hunt him.
After all, that was a moving vault.
A bounty of nearly ten thousand pounds was indeed hard to resist, but Lex still restrained his impulse. He temporarily didn't want people to associate the appearance of Hunter Rayleigh on Skye Island.
And coincidentally, within the past day or two, the figure of Miss Mania had forever disappeared from the black star.