Deep Sea Hunter, but Deep Sea Titan

Lotin stopped addressing her as consul, because the matter they were about to resolve had nothing to do with her official status.

To be honest, Gladys still has some doubts about the information provided by Lotin, which is enough to overturn Agor's understanding of the Sea Siege and may even completely overturn the original war plan.

She didn't trust the salvage worker in front of her, who might be an orphan of a previous civilization, to that extent.

However, many of the other party's conclusions were things that Agor had already discovered, so she couldn't refute those parts, nor could she disprove the parts of his statement that differed from Agor's official testimony.

“A hunter who is far from the ocean and bound to everyone on land cannot live well.”

In Goredia's mind, deep-sea hunters should be free and should not be bound, even on land.

"Really? You think the blood ties between Deepsea Hunters are a constraint?"

Luo Ting temporarily placed his room inside the Mountain and Sea Scroll using the same method; he was simply too lazy to remove the outer shell at such an insignificant time.

Goredia retorted that the connection the other party spoke of was not worthy of being compared to the bond between the Deepsea Hunters.

But she backed down.

The fearless hunter retreated.

She believed this would greatly anger the other party; at the very least, Shark was indeed a very important person in his eyes.

The light in this room was even brighter than in the conference room. Clearly, Gretia had not noticed, or rather, was unable to understand, the anomaly of this space.

From her perspective, she walked normally from the Rhodes Island corridor to this oddly decorated room.

“These spacecraft... even in prehistoric civilizations, would have been exhibits in museums.”

Goredia's attention was quickly drawn away from the spacecraft, the strong scent of blood ties surrounding her intensely.

“They are indeed exhibits in the museum, Goredia.”

“They were originally displayed in the activity center of the Retro Space Enthusiasts Association, and I restored them from memory.”

Lotin saw Laurentina sit up straight in bed with her hair down, her breathing also slightly rapid. The appearance of Grétia was obviously stimulating her nerves and stirring up her memories.

"Shark, do you remember who you are?"

This is how Grétia expresses relationships: cold, yet sincere and direct.

"Another unfamiliar blood relative, another version of myself holds many memories of you..."

"who I am......"

"Good question. Who am I? Who else could I be?"

“I am Laurentina, a nun from Nautilus.”

Laurentina spoke while combing her hair.

Her body had long since allowed another version of herself to awaken, but the other Laurentina was reluctant to wake up.

Even though the other personality of Laurentina also longed for Nautilus's protection and affection.

"No, shark. You are the hunter, my hunter."

"The shark hasn't fully recovered yet. That doesn't count."

Goredia frowned and shook her head slightly in annoyance.

It's not quite accurate to describe this situation as having two Laurentinas. Rather, it should be said that Laurentina as a nun is part of Laurentina as a hunter.

Out of self-protection, only Laurentina, as the nun, remained active.

"It will be soon. I carefully care for my nun, providing her with shelter from the trauma of nightmares."

Under Lotin's care, Laurentina's emotional trauma was gradually healed. The awakening of the real Laurentina was only a matter of time, and Lotin was simply waiting patiently for that moment to happen.

This is a process that requires accumulation.

“No matter who I am, I am first and foremost a nun of Nautilus, my unfamiliar blood relative… I will not hesitate. Laurentina thinks so too.”

This is not only the choice of the outwardly active Sister Laurentina, but also the choice of the complete Laurentina in her subconscious.

Moreover, the relationship between Sister Laurentina and Hunter Laurentina is not simply one of two distinct personalities, but rather one of part and whole.

As part of the complete Laurentina, the woman who embodies Laurentina receives the same protection and affection that the complete Laurentina feels even in her slumber.

As a hunter, the complete Laurentina also chose Lotin in the afterlife; it was a natural outcome.

She and Loting both knew this without saying it; they had long been in sync about it.

"No one can separate us anymore, no one can, not even you, another stranger of my blood."

Laurentina astutely sensed that Grandia wanted to take her away, even though it was just an intention she dared not put into practice. Her morbid dependence and possessiveness had already made her wary in advance.

She opened her arms to the brass giant she trusted most, and Lotin, understandingly, lifted her onto his shoulders.

The cold, metallic touch made her feel completely at ease, just as always.

This was undoubtedly a very intimate gesture; it was the first time Greta had ever seen Laurentina act so affectionately towards someone.

Laurentina was so relaxed that even Grétia had never seen her like this before. No, it was more than just relaxation; it was pure contentment and happiness.

Goredia almost admitted that it was a completely mutual attraction, almost.

She realized with despair that it was virtually impossible to get Laurentina away from him.

"But what about the hunter's duties and mission?"

If Laurentina were just an ordinary girl, Grétia would even try to wish her that she had found her ideal partner.

Unfortunately, they are no longer entitled to enjoy the life and happiness of ordinary people.

The blood of the monstrous creatures turned their hair deathly white, transforming them into grotesque monsters.

How tragic.

"The hunter's duty and mission will no longer bind her."

“My nun will continue to slaughter the evil creatures in the sea, simply because she needs to repay those who have wronged her.”

"And to express my stance as my spokesperson."

"That's all between Laurentina and me. Do you have any other questions?"

Loting held the little mermaid, which belonged only to him, in his hands.

He can be quite boastful too.

Goredia was almost convinced to let go, but then another question suddenly came to her mind.

"And what is your relationship with the orca?"

"The orca is also the property of Lord Nautilus."

Before Lotin could answer, Laurentina answered the question with a grin.

"Hehe, but I'm definitely the most favored one."

This statement may not necessarily fall into the category of objective facts.

"Wait, what do you mean by saying that orcas are also your property?"

Grandia finally started to get a headache. She held her forehead and completely fell into a "don't rush, I'm thinking" state.

Chapter 221: Meeting an Old Acquaintance

"Don't you think it's very unfair to let sharks have everything?"

Skadi no longer cared, so she could respond to Greta quite calmly.

And quite quickly took over Loting's other arm.

"Swordfish, everyone has their limits. Whether you think I've become a coward because of this, I have no regrets."

“I’m just too lonely and too scared.”

Skadi pulled her hat brim low, and her voice gradually faded.

The governor watched silently as Skadi revealed such a tender side, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

Goredia could only choose to stop interfering in the matter and try to convince herself to respect, understand, and wish well for the two men's choices.

The overly awkward atmosphere led Greta to minimize contact with the mysterious salvage operator, aside from visiting Laurentina and discussing matters related to combating the Sea King.

After a period of sailing, Lotin could see the familiar Punishment Army outposts.

Although it wasn't the same building he had passed, these semi-permanent concrete structures standing in the saline-alkali land all shared a similar style.

The damp sea breeze began to nourish the deep-sea hunters, and their water shortage was being alleviated.

The Punisher Legion charted a course for Rhodes Island, both as an escort and as a surveillance force, whose technological foundations seemed entirely different from those of other land-based nations.

A silent Grand Inquisitor awaited the guests invited by His Holiness the Saint on the watchtower of the outpost. Beside him stood a petite Liberian girl, his most prized student and the best among the Inquisitors.

The Grand Inquisitor was none other than Dario, and the Liberian girl behind him was Elene.

After helping Lotin leave, he faced immense pressure within the courtroom. Releasing a group of suspicious Agorians under such pressure inevitably drew criticism from his colleagues.

Fortunately, a far-sighted saint supported Dario's decision and investigation, unlocking some top-secret documents about the Fool for him.

"Salvage worker Luo Ting".

Dario did indeed find such an unremarkable salvage worker in the top-secret files of the Fool.

But he couldn't believe that a salvage worker could survive the Fool's in the Great Silence and live for 60 years in the dangerous occupied zone.

Unsealing the top-secret files not only failed to provide meaningful assistance to his investigation, but also made him more confused.

He tried to investigate what the bronze giant did after leaving Iberia, but only gathered some rumors about the bronze ghost and the changes in the Kazimierz giant knight.

He could not deduce a complete purpose from these few words.

"Teacher, I don't understand why we should involve a pharmaceutical company in our Iberian affairs?"

In Elene's mind, Iberia's decline was a secret, as was the fight against the evil creatures in the sea.

Why was it that an ordinary pharmaceutical company could obtain His Majesty's permission so easily?

"It's because of Lord Kal'tsit. His Excellency the Saint told me that this highly respected lady vouched for him."

Dario's generation had heard of Kal'tsit, but for younger generations like Alene, it was clearly an unfamiliar name.

At this time, Rhodes Island had already connected with the outpost's access road, and key personnel from both sides held a meeting.

Lord Kal'tsit remained as stern as ever, always facing everything with the most serious expression.

"Who is this……"

"It's you!"

In a solemn reception setting, Dario saw the enigmatic brass giant.

It is taller and more robust than before, expanding from 4 meters to about 10 meters.

"Long time no see, Judge."

"I will always remember your help."

Lotin waved to the Grand Inquisitor who had once helped him.

“I have returned here to fight our common enemy, just as I promised you two years ago.”

Lotin also observed Elena out of the corner of his eye. She was indeed much calmer than she had been two years ago, at least she wasn't so frightened by him that she couldn't move.

"You've become...more powerful. Two years ago, you left Iberia and ventured deep into the mainland to accumulate strength?"

"That's right, Your Honor. You made a very correct decision back then."

"My return here proves that I am confident in solving the problem."

The brass giant nodded, indicating that we should get straight to the point and get to the main topic.

"I've asked Dr. Kal'tsit to contact you. So, who exactly is in charge of our cooperation?"

Kal'tsit nodded, agreeing with Lotin's statement.

"Until Your Excellency Saint is free to handle this, I will temporarily take over the liaison."

“The situation in Iberia is deteriorating, and His Holiness the Saint is busy putting out fires everywhere.”

"He'll be here soon."

Dario hadn't expected that Lord Kal'tsit was merely acting as a contact for the salvage crew member who had forced his way through the checkpoint two years ago, but since the Saints had already approved the collaboration, he had no reason to doubt it.