Chapter 532: 55. The Strange Characters on the Ring
Chapter 532 of "Demi-human Girls Completion Manual" starts with thrilling twists: Chapter 532: 55. The Strange Characters on the RingâWait, wait, wait! Donât say that name!âJust... Continue the story!
Chapter 532: 55. The Strange Characters on the Ring
âWait, wait, wait! Donât say that name!â
Just when Fisher uttered that name, the Emhardt before him suddenly opened his mouth wide, and before Fisher could react, he had quickly shrunk to the top of the bookshelf, poking out half his head, his eyes darting left and right on the spine of a book, as if he feared that a terrible Demon God might suddenly appear from some corner of the ship.
âIs it really that terrifying? Even for a real Mythical Species, there shouldnât be a taboo against reciting its name, right?â
Fisher had a basis for saying this. According to his experience, the only entity he had encountered with the terrifying power of âspeak its name, know its presenceâ was that stinking snake⌠oh, no, the Life God Ramasitia.
Even if life was classified by Rank, Fisher didnât believe Ramasitia was of the Mythical Rank; it was quite possible that He was a being of a higher level than Mythical Rank.
And Paimon, no matter how formidable, should still fall within the category of Mythical Species and couldnât be compared with gods like Ramasitia.
âYou have no idea. Paimon is the most enigmatic of all demons. In ancient times, she liked to impersonate different people to participate in or witness certain historical events. Even the Holy Land couldnât resist her infiltration; she managed to enter successfully⌠Hey, do you think thereâs a possibility that Jesse is Paimon in disguise? No, no, this is too dangerous. We have to run away immediately!â
Watching Emhardt cowering on the bookshelf, playing dead and quivering, Fisher roughly understood that when Emhardt had been caught by Paimon in the Abyss, he certainly had not had an easy time. However, unlike Emhardt, Fisher wasnât worried that Paimon would pay him any mind just because he discovered the Magic Gate to summon her.
The reason was quite simple: since Paimon had allowed Emhardt to go, she obviously hadnât taken this sentient relic too seriously; Emhardtâs fear of her was entirely due to traumatic stress.
âEmhardt, calm down. Itâs just an ancient Human magic Gate for summoning Paimon. We wonât repeat the steps written on it, and youâve already recorded its content. Nothing will happen.â
Emhardt, hiding on the bookshelf, peeked out a little bit. After seeing the Sheepskin Scroll that Fisher had tucked under the book cover, he took several deep breaths and trembled as he floated back onto Fisherâs shoulder,
âAlright, cough cough⌠Iâm not actually afraid of her, I was just slightly concerned for your safety. You know, a unique Human like you is exactly her type. What if she disguises herself as a beautiful woman to seduce you? And you, being unable to control your own desires, will definitely fall for her trapâŚâ
Fisherâs face was etched with lines of frustration as he patted Emhardtâs head, interrupting his defamation. He didnât stand up; instead, he continued flipping through the book in his hands, âThe Logbook of the Flying Fish.â
On the first page following the title page, there was information about the Flying Fish, including its data and crew arrangement.
Fisherâs eyes quickly settled on the words âCaptain: Jesse,â and beside that line, there was a yellowed old photograph of a blond, blue-eyed young man wearing an old standard-issue Nali Exploration Company captainâs uniform, looking vibrant and spirited.
Fisherâs face didnât show any sign of surprise. He just let his gaze linger on the young manâs radiant eyes in the photograph for a few seconds before he continued to flip through several more pages. The content that followed was all about the sailing adventures of the real Captain Jesse.
The story told of a Royal College graduate inspired by Captain Blake to give up his studied profession and eagerly join the exploration company, hoping to contribute to Naliâs colonial endeavors. With burning enthusiasm, he learned a wealth of sailing knowledge and obtained a ship of his own, the âFlying Fish.â
But as Captain Jesse carried out one sailing assignment after another, he began to grow perplexed. The killings and plundering he had witnessed on the South Continent led him to reflect on whether his initial goals were truly what he was achieving today.
Captain Jesse was a conscientious man. Although he had made a lot of money from his voyages, he never abandoned his moral principles despite the wealth and honor.
Reflecting nightly on the exploration companyâs crimes, he grew weary of what he once eagerly pursued and developed an aversion to the company he once saw as a beacon of progress.
âThis is Captain Jesseâs final mission for the exploration company. The Flying Fish was ordered to escort treasures excavated from the ruins of the South Continent back to Nali, including two relics and a considerable amount of Gold Coin from the South Continent. Unfortunately, those treasures would never return to Nali again. My crew and I have decided to rebel against the exploration company, leaving our original route to sail eastward.â
This text was towards the latter part of the log; the pages afterward were thin, seemingly reaching the end of Captain Jesseâs life. Several months after the last recorded time, the next entry appeared on the Captainâs log, which was also the last thing Captain Jesse had recorded.