#241 - Pirates and Dependencies

Munn's visit to Solman Island was not only to express his gratitude to Lynn Bailey but also to investigate the so-called Outer God Cult.

According to Lynn Bailey's description in the letter, the idol worshipped by this new cult was very similar to Munn.

He came this time to find out the truth.

"Regarding the Outer Gods, I've only heard about them from the servants at home, but it's quite difficult to investigate them thoroughly now."

"Why? Has this cult been suppressed by the Governor?"

The Gracia Federation has governors stationed in each region to manage the people.

Solman Island used to have one as well, but after the Faithless seized control of the island, the governor became one of their people.

However, regardless of which faction the governor belonged to, they would inevitably pay close attention to the religious beliefs of the people under their rule.

It wasn't that these wizards didn't allow the people to have their own beliefs, but that they were very aware of the power of such faith.

The existence of the Holy Church was a very good example.

They used faith to control an entire continent.

"It's not just suppression; it's said that many pirates are also tracking down the followers of this new cult, offering prices much higher than for slaves."

"Pirates, how are they involved again?"

Munn hasn't been in the Vina Islands for long, but he knows that the pirates here are very rampant.

He had encountered a pirate who wanted to kill him with a flintlock, but he ended up taking care of him instead.

He had been planning to find some more pirates to practice on when he had time, but he didn't expect to run into them again here.

"I don't know why the pirates are buying the followers of the new cult, but with the governor and the pirates hunting them down, this new cult has completely gone into hiding."

When Munn inquired about the Outer God Cult, Lynn Bailey noticed Munn's odd behavior.

Although she had long suspected that this cult had a great connection to Munn, she didn't have enough evidence.

Now that Munn was concerned, she immediately changed the way she referred to the Outer God Cult.

"Alright, then where was this new cult active? I'd like to go and investigate."

Munn didn't have much affection for this new cult; he was just worried that it was a problem left over from when he annihilated the Faithless Montoya.

He had rescued many slaves from the ship at that time, and the idol looked very similar to him.

If the Faithless really had a way to find these slaves, then whether it was for Munn's own sake or the safety of the people in Old Soldier Lane, he had to get rid of this loose end.

"It's in Shield City. I heard that the governor there arrested a group of people who believed in the new cult. To prevent anyone from believing in the new cult again, the governor is planning to publicly burn these people in seven days."

Shield City is the main city of Solman Island. Although Munn hasn't been there, he has heard that it's very prosperous.

This city is very close to Meyerzburg; riding a flying broom at full speed would take less than half an hour.

Thinking of this, Munn looked at Roam sitting next to him.

This tribal shaman was leaving the island for the first time and was currently immersed in the various delicacies and pastries of the Bailey family.

"Then it seems we have to go to another place."

"Uh~, okay."

Roam swallowed a pastry with effort and then looked at Munn.

"Wherever the High Priest says to go, I will accompany you there."

Munn nodded. Just as he was about to leave, Lynn Bailey, who was sitting opposite him, suddenly spoke to stop him.

"High Priest, you've become the High Priest of Ember Island!"

Roam and Munn communicated in the tribal language, which few people outside of Ember Island learn.

However, Lynn Bailey had learned seven or eight languages, including the tribal language, in her early years to manage the family business.

"That's right, is there a problem?" Munn asked frankly.

Is there a problem!

There's a huge problem!

Lynn Bailey showed an incredible expression, her mouth wide open and her eyes staring at Munn.

Since Munn discovered that she had wizarding talent, Lynn Bailey had read all the wizarding manuals in the family.

In the process of reading, she learned a great deal of wizarding secrets.

The court mages of the Menila Empire, the spellcasters of the Federation, the Faithless who invaded the Vina Islands thirty years ago, as well as the family wizards who needed to rely on various parties, and the mages who were hiding everywhere.

Among them, the most mysterious were the tribal wizards on Ember Island.

Although the spellcasters nominally ruled the Vina Islands, they had never gained control of Ember Island.

And now, a small wizard who had just arrived in the archipelago for less than a month had become the leader of the most mysterious organization.

How could this not surprise Lynn Bailey.

"How did you do it? Could it be that the tribal wizards... were waiting for you?"

Lynn Bailey originally wanted to say whether the tribal wizards had been deceived by Munn, but when she saw Roam showing a fierce expression, she quickly changed her wording.

Munn originally wanted to explain, but he didn't expect Lynn Bailey to guess the answer herself.

"That's right, the Great Wizards were waiting for me."

Lynn Bailey was stunned for a moment. She thought Munn was teasing her.

But none of this mattered anymore. Considering that Munn could refine new magic potions and discern the magical talents of others, these things would sooner or later be discovered by those with ulterior motives and be treated as honored guests.

It's just that she didn't expect it to come so quickly and so suddenly.

Thinking of this, Lynn Bailey felt a strong sense of regret again.

If she had known earlier, she should have followed Mr. Scarlett to learn magic. Now, maybe she could have tried flying in the sky as well.

But now it was too late. Ryan Bailey was imprisoned on Ember Island by Munn, and the Bailey family needed someone to stabilize the situation.

And the most suitable person for this role was, of course, Lynn Bailey.

However, no one can predict whether misfortune will be the beginning of the next fortune.

"Mr. Scarlett, now that you have become the High Priest of Ember Island, the Bailey family doesn't know what kind of help we can provide you."

As a qualified merchant, Lynn Bailey was very clear.

To get what you need, you always have to give something of corresponding value.

Now that the Bailey family's strongest mage had been detained, and she didn't want him to come back, all she could do was rely on Munn and the forces behind him.

Especially now that there was war everywhere, and the Vina Islands were no longer safe, families like theirs had to learn how to survive.

"Aren't we cooperating very well? You also promised me that there would be discounts on purchasing supplies from you."

Munn's goodwill towards the Bailey Trading Company actually came mostly from the discounts they offered.

He had always believed that this was a very good model of cooperation.

However, Lynn Bailey clearly felt that this kind of relationship was not enough. She smiled again and said.

"Actually, our cooperation can be even deeper. The Bailey Trading Company will definitely be able to provide greater assistance to Ember Island."

After witnessing Munn's growth rate, Lynn Bailey couldn't wait to bet the entire family business on Munn.

Before Ryan Bailey was around, the Bailey family followed the method of befriending all parties and not offending anyone.

But now this method was no longer working. The Faithless had already issued several orders to their family.

Demanding that the entire Bailey family submit completely, or they would simply seize it by force.

The reason why Ryan Bailey helped the court mage go to Ember Island was to use the power of the court mage to scare off the Faithless.

Now that this plan had failed, and the family's strongest mage had been detained, Lynn Bailey could only think of other ways.

Fortunately, Munn had arrived at this time and had become the High Priest of Ember Island, Lynn Bailey had a way to solve the family's current predicament.

Dependence.

Only by completely relying on the tribal wizards of Ember Island could the Bailey family escape this crisis.