Deep Sea Hunter, but Deep Sea Titan

This is precisely one of the reasons why the Shadow Guards came to Chernobog.

Although the Shadow Guards remained skeptical about how Sister Agor found them, she was, after all, someone who could sit on the shoulders of the Brass Ghost, so they didn't investigate further.

“He also injured one of our men.”

This is a more tactful way of putting it.

"That's because you're cowardly and incompetent. It only proves that you can't fight against us anymore."

One of the Ursus guards responded dismissively, knowing that the men before him were no longer the imperial guards of Yan.

"Moreover, what right do you, mere lackeys who obey even the orders of a tyrant, have to lecture us?"

The inner guard's words were extremely sarcastic and cutting, but the shadow guard was not angered by them.

"And how do you know you haven't been bewitched by Kosicche, young man?"

Anyway, it was the Ursus people who were facing the Bronze Ghost.

“Kosichrie has served Ursus for so long, this can’t be—”

"The last person you judged in this way died by your scimitar."

The older shadow guard exposed the young center guard's self-deceptive words.

"This is treason!"

The hot-blooded young guard responded through gritted teeth.

"What exactly is treason? Young man, your stubbornness is the act of treason."

"The nobles started the war just to solve a problem, but war, war is worse."

"You yourselves ended Ursus, which was nourished by war, so how can you possibly rebuild peace in Ursus once and for all?"

The old shadow guards recalled some past events that happened when they were in the Great Yan Imperial Palace. Neither they nor the inner guards could call themselves "loyal and righteous" men anymore.

But there are some things that people will never do, regardless of whether they consider us loyal or righteous enough.

The other party's actions are dragging Ursus into an abyss.

"If you really care about it, don't make the same mistake twice."

After the old shadow guard made his final suggestion, both sides fell silent.

“We’ll go ourselves. You go and stop your men.”

How can we ensure the brass ghost will leave?

The flagship of the Third Army Group has lost contact forever, and the young Inner Guard already knows the devastating consequences.

"Heh, Nautilus always keeps his promises."

A strange Sister Agor appeared on the balcony railing of a three-story house, and 50 Ursus coins fell to the ground along with the raindrops. This was the team reward for destroying a tower, and it was a signal.

Another Agorian, carrying a greatsword, was keeping watch over the surroundings; after all, these deep-sea hunters were also part of the Agorian elite force.

“I am the nun of Nautilus, his only appointed spokesperson, and my words convey his will.”

“If you both back down, Nautilus will now lower his anchor.”

Under the dual pressure from Shadow Guard and Luo Ting, Inner Guard finally gave in. The political issues between the two countries were no longer Luo Ting's concern. Luo Ting was already quite generous for not using Wei Yanwu as a shield.

Even Kal'tsit couldn't figure out the origins of the bronze giants, so Ursus was even less likely to. The end of this Third Army would probably be attributed by Ursus's royalists to a natural disaster, and then it would gradually disintegrate.

After all, the new emperor of Ursus was trying to weaken the power of the old military and was launching a purge with the help of supernatural forces that were not affiliated with any political entity. It was like getting a free ride – the entire bridge of the flagship was smashed flat, and the key personnel of the Third Army were all on it.

"The rain is going to stop."

"Let's go pick up Nautilus."

Laurentina smiled mischievously at Skadi. Although Lotin had timed it well and teleported away early to remove the gigantification, the side effects of growing larger on land would still exist.

Skadi nodded and followed Laurentina's steps.

"But even when he's sleeping, he won't take off his wetsuit."

Laurentina sighed with some regret, as if some of her expectations had been dashed once again.

Is there really a place where he can feel safe enough?

Skadi tilted her head in confusion. Even when it was just taking off his helmet at the abandoned warehouse, he looked reluctant.

What kind of environment would allow him to briefly reveal his true form?

Skadi's curiosity was also piqued.

"Nautilus said he would rest at the Rhodes Island base for a few days."

Lotin was simply looking at the basic service facilities of Rhodes Island's main ship, which were decent, and the fact that becoming gigantic on land would really make him very tired for a period of time.

Furthermore, after confirming his identity in front of the Doctor and Kal'tsit using the [Astronaut] skin, Rhodes Island is indeed slightly safer than other places.

While he's there, he can also learn more about Precyth. He can take a few days off, and Rhodes Island won't object. He'll most likely meet Rhodes Island again in Kazimierz afterward.

He also needed to find a torture chamber for Black Serpent on Rhodes Island, so that Black Serpent would stop causing trouble after the Third Army's flagship was smashed.

He had previously verified that most of the health provided by talents and equipment would still take effect.

The system explains that the wetsuit, once completely removed, will be stored in the system's storage space, just like how the system stores sandwich cookies.

This was the first time Lotin had considered this question—since different skins correspond to different races, wouldn't he be able to enjoy a bath with the body of an Agorian and enjoy tail hair care with the body of a Kuranta?

If it's a safe place, it's perfectly acceptable to take a short break to breathe fresh air alone in a private space.

Chapter 68: I just wanted to take a bath alone (4000-word long chapter)

The bronze giant waved its hand to block a cannonball. This was the last time the Third Army's artillery fire illuminated the giant's face. The other smaller warships had already begun to turn around and retreat. Their wartime command center had been destroyed by Lotin.

However, this did not mean that the command system of the Third Army Group was paralyzed. They still received orders from the Internal Security Department and began an orderly retreat.

Having learned from his previous experience in Hillshire, Lotin used the Summoner Spell [Teleport] to leave before his giant form was deactivated.

No one in the Third Army knew why the Bronze Giant disappeared into the purple aura, nor did anyone know where he went.

All they knew was that the bronze giant who made the earth churn had lost interest in them, allowing them to survive this desperate march through the rain.

If the Imperial Diet wants to suppress the news, then let them. The Diet's cover-ups will only allow the rumors about the Brass Giant to continue to fester and turn into an even more terrifying legend.

A feeling of exhaustion spread from the depths of Lotin's body, but the situation was much better than it had been in Little Hills.

Lotin had specifically planned his mana usage carefully for this mission, stockpiling a large amount of mana potions and preparing the [Tears of the Goddess] equipment, which significantly alleviated the side effects of hunger and thirst.

Laurentina and Skadi were already waiting for him on the deck of the Rhodes Island flagship, and the scene was exactly the same as when Lotin first teleported to Rhodes Island.

The difference this time was that there were no other Rhodes Island operators on guard on the deck, and Kroos was not there either. Only Kal'tsit, the Doctor, and Amiya were waiting on the deck.

Kal'tsit maintained her consistently cautious and serious style—if she had been as meticulous in long-term planning as she was in handling details, her historical reputation would probably be much better.

When she learned from Laurentina that Lotin wanted to rest on Rhodes Island for a few days, she secretly commissioned Kroos to renovate a warehouse that was originally used to store important equipment, making it secluded and secure.

Having seen Lottin beneath her spacesuit, Kal'tsit had to treat Lottin with the same rigor she would show a former member of the civilization, protecting her sensitive information even though this person had just physically punished her in front of the Doctor.

Moreover, she had to consider Rhodes Island's overall perspective when looking at Lottin. The role the Bronze Ghost played in Chernobog far exceeded her initial expectations when she first received the outcast report. Therefore, regardless of any personal grudges Kal'tsit might have against him, she would not choose to make things difficult for Lottin because of that.

Kal'tsit didn't want Rhodes Island to suffer the same fate as the Third Army's flagship—even though this was the worst-case scenario Kal'tsit envisioned, driven by her personal feelings.

"The agreement was very successful in terms of its outcome."

Lotin could clearly sense the awe in Kal'tsit's words, both because she had witnessed the Third Army being shattered in the rain and because her senses in the sarcophagus had confirmed that Lotin, beneath the [spacesuit] skin, was a member of the previous civilization.

"The process went smoothly, doctor."

Lotin's answer at this point had become very perfunctory. He needed to take a short nap and he wouldn't take off his diving suit while sleeping, as that would expose his true form for too long in an unconscious state.

After completely removing the diving suit, most of the talents and equipment effects will still be active, but the Deep Sea Titan's skills and stats will be temporarily unavailable.

"Then please rest first, Mr. Nautilus."

The doctor was quite excited that Lotin was willing to rest on Rhodes Island for a few days. She had many topics she wanted to discuss with Lotin, even though the heavy workload of drug development would take up most of her day.

The brass giant stood silently on Rhodes Island's freight elevator. The corridor leading to the room could barely accommodate his size, and it was the same size as the corridor leading to the personnel department. The passageway serving cargo transportation was not too narrow.

Originally a remote warehouse, it was sturdy and well-hidden. Furthermore, since ordinary Rhodes Island operators did not have the authority to access information about Lotin, it was a suitable place to rest temporarily.

Even so, Loting still deployed scouts and guards along the way. Once an enemy unit is detected, the system will generate a red wave-shaped warning, just like the notification on the minimap when an enemy hero disappears and then reappears in the field of vision in League of Legends.

"Hunter, nun."

Do you need a rest?

The warehouse door slowly opened, revealing standardized living facilities, including a private bathroom. The key was handed to Luo Ting, who was the only one authorized to open the door.

This was the second time Loting had stayed in a warehouse. Since he had to rest indoors while wearing a diving suit, staying in a warehouse was indeed a good choice. Moreover, this warehouse had been renovated and was in much better condition than the old warehouse in Little Hill County.

It's safe enough, secluded enough, and well-equipped enough—there's nothing wrong with it. The toy snake doll has also been handed over to Rhodes Island.

"Please allow me to fall asleep with you."

This isn't the first time Laurentina has slept on Lotin's shoulders; admiring Laurentina's peaceful sleeping face is a way to relieve boredom.

“I’m resting here too; someone always needs to keep watch over the surroundings.”

Although Lotin didn't intend to take off his diving suit while sleeping and had carefully arranged for scouts and guards, Skadi still insisted on resting in the spacious room with him.

Who exactly is she wary of? It can't be that she's trying to keep an eye on Laurentina, can it?

Unfortunately, exhaustion left Luo Ting with no energy to think about anything else. He simply sat silently on the floor against the wall after the blast door closed, even though there was a bed in the room.

Lotin does not take off his brass diving suit while sleeping.

"Please sleep. This time, it's my turn to guard your dreams."

"May you have a sweet, damp dream."

The nun had long since grown accustomed to the cold touch of the brass diving suit. She watched as the gleam on the black parts of the helmet gradually dimmed.

"That's good. When will my color appear in your dreams?"

When Laurentina tried to move, she found that the brass giant's large hand covered her body.

The nun gently grasped the giant's thick fingers with her slender hands, a satisfied smile on her face.

"Thank goodness, it really was just sleeping."

Skadi breathed a sigh of relief, recalling Laurentina's earlier attempt to "overshadow the hooded woman's scent," but judging from the current trend, it seemed unlikely that anything would happen.

For a long time, Skadi couldn't understand why Laurentina could sleep peacefully with her head on the cold metal wetsuit.

Ever since she was pulled from Isamara's whispers again at Dragon Gate, she understood why the shark was so obsessed with him.

Skadi hesitated for a moment before lying down on the other side of Lotin. The doctor's appearance had increased her pressure, and she knew she didn't have much time left to waver.

This wasn't the first time Loting had this dream. After coming ashore, he tried to relieve his mental fatigue and stress with sleep more than once, but his dreams always pointed to that nightmare, to that broken cable. So Loting gradually chose not to sleep.

When he was in Xiaoqiu County, he was forced into a deep sleep because he had exhausted his mana. Unsurprisingly, that dream also pointed to that silent tsunami where the sound of giant waves could not be heard.

Will this dream be any different?

There was no tsunami, no horrific, deformed flesh and blood, only a tranquil beach under the moonlight. An Agor nun wearing a black hood and an Agor woman in a red dance dress were softly humming a lullaby. The lullaby was no longer about their homeland; it was about only one person: the brass giant who sheltered her in her dreams.

The scouts and guards did not sound an alarm, and the sleep was unusually peaceful.

What woke Loting wasn't the alarm clock, but the power flowing into his body. The final passive stack of the [Staff of Time] was also fully stacked, and the resulting level increase woke Loting from his dream.

On the helmet of the brass diving suit, the eyes were lit up again.

Level 8 grants a default skin-exclusive ability – [Rain Summoner]: After entering combat, the probability of rain gradually increases over time (without a cap), and this ability is enhanced at specific levels.

"Is she a nun?"

Lotin tried to move his arm, but found that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move it.

How could Laurentina be so heavy?

Lotin looked down at his other arm and noticed that a certain orca lady seemed to be using it as a pillow.

"Hunter, what are you doing?"

Lotin frowned in his diving suit. Skadi had been acting strangely ever since she left Hillshire, and when questioned by the Doctor, she uttered the cryptic statement, "I am the sword of Nautilus."

Skadi was actually awake, but she was pretending to be asleep. She couldn't very well tell Lotin the truth: although she hadn't decided yet, she was still taking the initiative to reserve a spot.

"No, it's nothing."

Skadi said "it's nothing" but still refused to let go.