"Moses, Moses, are you there?" he called out, invoking the name of the captain of his demigod pirate ship.
No response.
"Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.
" He heard an odd sound emanating from the water surface.
The pitch was high and thin, tinged with a sweet, soft coup.
Within his divine realm, he had never encountered such a sound.
Descending toward the water, he observed peculiar creatures resembling both jellyfish and cats languidly floating on the surface.
Were those bang bang bang? Explosions erupted in the ocean, rippling across the waters.
A severely wounded sea monster hiding in the depths of the trench encountered the explosions while making its way toward the deity.
As it was thrown back by the force of the blast, it caught a glimpse of the deity's face, also propelled by the explosion.
Cat Island.
This was the divine realm of the cat in love with street lights.
Situated in the void of war, it was a sea enveloped in bubbles within the void, where two dark knights sat at top towering skeletal steeds on the only small island at the center, instinctively raising their feet to avoid the swarming deep sea worms from brushing against them.
At this moment, a multitude of deep sea worms were returning to their territory through a portal.
Lynn cat perched at top the head of the jellyfish cat, matching the height of the deep sea worm leader raised upper body.
The jellyfish cat, boyed by its numerous tentacles, appeared to be performing a ballet on the small island, evading the mindless charge of the deep sea worms.
If any tentacle were to accidentally brush against a worm and be bitten, the pain would be excruciating.
It required the release of biological toxins or an electrical attack to shake off the pests.
Having learned from a sting of pain, the jellyfish cat had mastered the art of ballet amidst the ranks of deep sea worms.
At this moment, Lin Cat found himself in a standoff with the leader of the deep sea worms.
Your compensation demands are exorbitant.
I cannot agree.
I can offer a maximum of 10 divine coins and have yet to account for the losses incurred from your plundering.
Just look at what has become of those materials.
Linkat asserted.
The employment contract is finalized.
If you have no objections, come forth.
What is the big deal with a little food? We worms have no intellect.
It was clearly stated from the outset.
Do you comprehend the trouble my leader has in retrieving items without the intelligence to carry them? Countered the leader of the deep sea worms, defending its position.
18 divine coins.
The compensation must not be diminished by even a single coin, she insisted.
12 coins, at most 12 coins.
This war has yet to reach its conclusion, and my gains are modest, Lin Meow continued.
It is not that she is unwilling to pay the penalty, but rather that acquiring resources is arduous.
And every bit saved is a triumph.
As a deity of water, and you being of the same element, opportunities for collaboration abound, should you continue to impose unreasonable search charges.
We shall no longer require your services, Lin Meow declared.
16 coins, that is the minimum, replied the leader of the deep sea worms.
14 coins, Lin Meow raised the price slightly once more.
It is settled then.
The deep sea worm readily agreed.
The luminous screen unfurled and on the system page.
The section regarding the expenditure for hiring the deep sea worms reflected an increase of 14 divine coins.
Pleased with the negotiated price, the leader of the deep sea worms promptly lavished compliments upon Linowo, rising to take leave as it ushered its kin towards the teleportation array.
As it departed, it proudly flicked its tail, the massive appendage curling into a sultry S shape before plunging into the water, swimming with a mesmerizing grace.
Lin Meow pressed her forehead in exasperation, having agreed, so swiftly left her feeling at a loss.
14 divine coins, equivalent to 1,400 points of divine power, could foster the creation of divine entities, sustaining her playful little kittens for an extended period.
In the distance, the dark siblings observed the entire exchange.
Brother, who do you think profited more, the deep sea worms or the commander? Ariel Archabald inquired of her brother.
She reclined at top her steed, a strand of water grass held in her mouth.
Gazing at the conversation unfolding in the distance.
Ellen, perched on his horse with legs crossed, polished his sword with a cloth, responding in a short term.
It seems the commander incurs a loss, but in the long run, he gains.
How so? It is feasible not to provide compensation.
If the worms cannot obtain it, they would have no choice but to depart.
However, since the worms requested it and the commander consented, they seized the opportunity to demand a little more.
Adil, still chewing on the grass, spat it out, saying, "Ah, the worms have struck a lucrative deal.
The commander may experience a slight loss, yet he has exchanged a bit of profit for the worms favor.
" "Fler, I failed to see it," interjected Jars, who is delighting in the additional reward, swimming joyfully.
Favor is merely the delight in finding a congenial employer willing to part with more coin," his sister remarked.
Her tone tinged with subtle mockery and emotion.
"Witnessing this fool being swindled out of divine coins was indeed irksome," she grumbled.
"Sister, do you believe that the abyssal worms would still eagerly accept her commissions next time?" "That is indeed likely," Ariel replied.
"With this foolish commander, generosity is scarce.
In this war, fortune has allowed them to snatch away goods without reaching a culmination.
Such opportunities are rare.
Sister, are you not also quite fond of her? Ariel countered.
F.
How could that be? That weeping, petulant creature clinging to my arm, calling me sister, my lady displays not an ounce of divinity.
Her brother smirked with a helpless gesture.
She merely uttered a few words.
Look, your aloof persona is about to crumble.
Ariel's cheeks flushed crimson.
She turned her head and said, "I I am merely assisting Lord Hung in keeping an eye on this fellow.
" As the two conversed, the deep sea worms scuttled away in disarray.
The elite deep sea worms drove the army of insects back home.
Farewell.
The leader of the deep sea worms was the last to depart, awaiting the exit of all the insects.
The dark knight dismounted, stretching his limbs.
After spending several days on horseback, his skeletal frame felt a bit loose.
"Sister Ariel, brother Alan, behold this marvel," Lynn Mao exclaimed, rushing over with a crystal orb held a loft.
I discovered it can identify objects, and it bears inscriptions of knowledge.
"Lin, let's hurry," she urged the jellyfish cat to move swiftly.
The jellyfish cat began to wave its numerous long legs, propelling Linn Mau forward at a brisk pace.
Upon reaching a nearby spot, Lin Mau leaped down from the jellyfish cat, showcasing the crystal orb.
Within the orb lay a peculiar object resembling a human eyeball, radiating a soft, luminous glow.
It appeared to be an extraordinary artifact.
Chapter 91.
The invasion of outer gods.
It was fortunate that the little cat discovered it.
Otherwise, the swarm of insects would have noticed and taken the opportunity to demand more riches.
Ariel's expression changed dramatically as she trembled and said, "Commander, put that down.
" "Yes, slowly, let go.
Are you feeling all right now?" Ding- ding.
Suzi Han received a message.
The battle has been prematurely concluded.
Our commander is suspected of having brought back abyssal artifacts.
Suzie Han quickly scanned the report and straightened her posture.
The few tiny fairies perched on her were startled and fell to the ground, creating a tinkling sound.