The renowned captain of the Sea God, Mr. Charlie.

A man who can command a ship with significant influence across the Kingdom and the Old Continent is naturally not a simple figure.

Captain Charlie, full name Charlie Villantis.

The surname Villantis is extremely ancient, tracing back to the medieval times of the distant Old Continent.

Many years ago, this surname was the ruler of the Dark Tide Islands in the Old Continent, being the most powerful marauders on the seas with a fleet that was unmatched by the kingdoms of the Old Continent.

However, times changed, and they lost control of the Dark Tide Islands, forced to go to the New Continent to seek fortune.

During the pioneering of the New Continent, they gradually merged with the former pioneers of the Kingdom, becoming one of the initial founding families of the Kingdom.

The Kingdom's navy was founded by the Villantis.

Of course, this is an inaccurate rumor.

But there's no denying their significant contribution to naval construction.

They are also intricately linked with the Kingdom's political and commercial spheres.

After so many years, the recent two generations of the Villantis family have ceased military and political involvement, focusing entirely on commerce, yet their influence has not waned in the slightest.

Because, they are still the only religious sect recognized and supported by the Kingdom, leaders of the Sea God Sect.

Every generation of the Sea God Sect's Pope bears the surname Villantis.

The current Pope of the Sea God Sect is none other than Charlie's brother, Edwin Villantis.

Thus, it is only their ship that dares to be called the Sea God.

It's not just a merchant ship; it's a faith, even a Holy Artifact.

Such a person wants to meet me…

"So was it Mr. Charlie who finally made the choice?"

Ethan looked at Carlos.

He had naturally received word that Charlie attended Oswaldo's banquet shortly before Ethan was to be publicly tried.

"The captain must consider much more…" Carlos could only say this.

"Understood." Ethan nodded, "So when is it?"

"It's tonight."

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Despite the invitation being so hasty, Ethan still devoted himself to preparing a gift.

He specifically consulted Carlos for half a day about Mr. Charlie's preferences and finally decided to present the first painting he created at Winster University to him.

Alongside a bottle of good wine.

Charlie loves to drink, and also because he worships Sea God Isis, in the Sea God Sect, alcohol is the best gift to praise and offer to the Goddess.

So, the Sea God Sect is allowed to drink, even in this era of nationwide prohibition.

The Sea God is also one of the few places where one can drink freely, without taboos.

Many wealthy and prestigious individuals would board the Sea God to legally drink.

This is one of the reasons Ethan's private liquor could bring huge profits to Charlie.

Drinking on the Sea God comes at a high price.

The ticket alone is not something an ordinary person can afford.

As dusk fell.

Ethan took a car to the port.

The Sea God has been docked at the official wharf these days.

The Sea God was massive; even from afar, its towering shadow could be seen.

Upon reaching the port, Carlos was already waiting.

Staring at the gigantic ship standing before him, Ethan felt a bit dazed and sentimental.

A feeling of revisiting an old place.

It felt like just recently he had disembarked from this ship, yet in the blink of an eye, he had become the underground ruler of this city.

"Thank you, Carlos."

Ethan blurted out.

Carlos seemed to understand what Ethan was expressing and shook his head: "Ethan, everything is your own effort; I didn't do anything." The two boarded the ship and headed towards its interior.

This cruise liner is divided into many decks, with vast interiors containing numerous rooms, banquet halls, casinos, and swimming pools, among others.

Of course, as captain, Charlie also has his own private cabin.

This cabin is unusually decorated. As Ethan entered the chamber, he felt as if he had returned to Sandro's castle.

There were large portraits of the Sea God and numerous sculptures of sea creatures.

The entire cabin exuded a cold, solemn aura, more akin to a chapel than a living space.

Upon reaching the dining hall, this feeling peaked.

The dining hall is set beneath a Sea God statue.

Under the Sea God statue stands a long table, filled with various foods in vibrant colors, appearing appetizing.

But under the Sea God's gaze, it felt more like a kind of sacrifice, a dedication.

"You've finally arrived, Ethan."

At this moment, Captain Charlie appeared.

He was not wearing the captain's robe Ethan remembered, instead, he donned a deep blue priest robe, his demeanor profound and quiet, with even his eyes deep blue.

He looked more like a priest than a captain.

"Good evening, Mr. Charlie."

"No need to be so formal, just sit anywhere. I still need to pray for a while before we can have dinner; apologies for that."

Saying this, Carlos had already departed.

Thus, the entire space was left with only Ethan and Charlie.

Charlie stood before the Sea God statue, his hands moving fingers rapidly like simulating water flow with utmost devotion.

Ethan recalled this motion; when he disembarked, Carlos had led in this gesture.

As his hands moved faster, Charlie's mouth began murmuring in a language Ethan couldn't understand.

It was like low chanting or pulling at some melody.

Soon, the entire dining hall echoed with this language.

The next moment.

Ethan suddenly heard a snapping sound.

He realized what was happening and immediately assumed a completely hypnotized, bewildered demeanor.

"Charlie, I told you already, this person is very reliable, completely controlled. Actually, even without hypnosis, he can already be trusted."

Immediately, a familiar voice sounded, Ned slowly emerged from the shadows.

"Ned, you seem to have forgotten what kind of business we are in, or perhaps you have been away from the sea too long and have forgotten its dangers. Life itself is a tumultuous ocean, isn't it?"

Charlie stopped praying, turned to Ned, and said with a sigh.

"On the ocean, one must always remain passionate and forever vigilant. Otherwise, carelessness might cause you to be swallowed by the sea."

"Since you have recommended this person to me, saying he can bring significant progress to our enterprise, even accomplish the final possibilities within our generation, then I must ascertain he is truly usable."

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