Captain – Chapter 411 – The Deity’s Persuasion

Knowing the girl’s thoughts, without waiting for her inevitable answer, the Lady immediately added: “You must understand, little captain, if you go further, you truly won’t be able to turn back.”

Hearing this, Roy, who was about to speak, couldn’t help but pause.

She understood clearly that since the Lady had said these words, there must be more to follow, though she didn’t know if it would be advice, a warning, or certain details.

Details she had overlooked.

What could it be?

Thinking of this, Roy fell silent, quietly waiting for the Lady to continue.

“I don’t know if Captain Edward made you a promise, saying that as long as you didn’t seek him out, he wouldn’t come to disturb you.”

“That you would both forget each other from then on.”

After speaking, the Lady took a small sip of wine, then looked at the girl, seeking an answer.

“He did say that, Lady.”

Recalling the devil’s rhetoric of “since we both find each other distasteful, better not to meet,” Roy nodded slightly, confirming it, but quickly added: “But you know, that was just his…”

Although in her previous narrative, Roy hadn’t specifically mentioned these words, when talking about the devil’s sudden aggression, she had briefly mentioned that he had deceived her with false promises.

It seemed the Lady had anticipated that this promise was what she was referring to now.

“I know, little captain, but Captain Edward failed in the end, didn’t he?”

Interrupted by the Lady’s gentle inquiry, the captain understood something and lowered her head slightly, asking somewhat stubbornly: “Do you really believe that liar would keep his promise?”

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“Even after he nearly sent me into an eternal abyss with such words?”

“No, I don’t believe it.”

Her words were full of disbelief, but her voice became increasingly subdued as she spoke, gradually becoming inaudible.

Wouldn’t anyone react this way when, after finding themselves with no retreat and no hope, ready to sacrifice their life, they suddenly see another path?

They would feel enlightened and experience countless indescribable emotions.

“You must believe, child.”

At some point, the Lady’s form of address had changed. She put down her empty wine glass without refilling it and raised her hand, passing through the soft golden hair to caress Roy’s cheek: “At least you should trust me.”

At this point, the deity would not, and had no reason to, deceive the girl further.

“No matter how many times Captain Edward has deceived you, deceived this world, there is at least one thing he has never falsified.”

“That is his indifference to everything here.”

Saying this, the Lady’s eyes, which seemed eternally calm, actually showed some ripples, and her tone contained hidden sighs: “He is an anomaly among mortals, and also a uniquely great being.”

“To pursue the vague path of divinity, to seek true eternity, he set aside all emotions, endured endless hardships, betrayed everyone, used everyone, and only then finally reached this point.”

“It’s truly remarkable.”

Hearing this, even Roy’s gaze inevitably became much more complex.

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She had heard many people praise that devil, including legendary figures like Isaac and the Great Captain, but despite this, when praise came from the deity’s lips, it was still shocking.

It had transcended the mundane level.

Of course, that devil deserved it.

“I think you should be very clear about why he had to eliminate you.”

Having made her final assessment of Captain Edward, the Lady changed direction and returned to the main topic: “Because your existence threatened him, so he took this opportunity to make an all-out effort.”

Whether that turning point was pre-arranged by the devil or a spontaneous decision upon seeing their irreparable relationship, at its core, it was because of the nearly perfect bloodline within Roy.

If, when the seal had not completely dissipated and the power of the magical box had not fully transferred, she had awakened for some reason and wholeheartedly rushed to the Cursed Sea to settle scores with him, that would indeed have been a major threat.

Therefore, even at the risk of a complete break between them if he failed, the devil had to try to erase her using the descending curse.

Success would be best, and even if he failed…

Wouldn’t the deity persuade her?

The devil’s low laughter seemed to sound from within her heart, echoing endlessly, making the girl feel a chill. At this point, she seemed to finally understand why her ancestor had allowed First Mate Isaac to save her.

Perhaps he had anticipated, no, seen that she would take this voyage, would meet the deity, and finally… hear her persuasion.

So, this was where that promise led.

Have you truly calculated everything?

Seeing the girl pressing her lips together, the emotion in the Lady’s eyes gradually faded, replaced by pity. She continued: “If given the chance, he would show no mercy, and if he failed, he would need to make other plans.”

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“Now it seems his scheme has ultimately fallen on me.”

Having her thoughts confirmed by the Lady, the captain raised her face slightly to meet that gentle gaze and asked softly: “Lady, knowing this is his design, why would you help him persuade me?”

“I’m not helping him, nor am I asking you to let go of your hatred. It’s just that the path to the Cursed Sea, to the endpoint, is too perilous.”

“You have already lost too much, and the suffering you’ve endured is beyond count.”

The Lady spoke gently, persuading, as if soothing a child: “Moreover, you are different from my love. You don’t have an obsession so deep it cannot be cleansed, so you need not sink into it for centuries.”

“Since you can turn back, why continue?”

Why… continue?

Roy thought silently, countless images flashing before her eyes, containing curiosity about the unknown, unbreakable bonds and hatred. But in the end, as the complex images gradually faded, only one remained.

That was the quiet darkness, a man so close yet untouchable, unable to be spoken to.

That was her father.

This was the reason, the knot that could not be untied.

But the deity didn’t think so. She said gently: “There are no unsolvable matters in the world. Hatred that is difficult to forget exists only because time isn’t long enough.”

“Child, I know what you’re thinking, but as I said earlier, since Captain Edward knew he might fail, he would naturally leave a fallback plan. On that path there is me, but there is also…”

“Your father.”

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Staring at the Lady, after a long time, Roy finally asked somewhat hesitantly: “What?”

The Lady didn’t answer, only continuing from her previous words: “Time has no end. All finite things are meaningless to an eternal being, so you need not worry whether he will take revenge or not.”

“Similarly, you need not worry that your father will depart because of this.”

Seeing the girl becoming increasingly confused, the Lady explained: “Whether in the past or now, your father is the balance point between him and you.”

“He wants to use your father to constrain you, so he must ensure his life is secure and that you can see hope. Only then can there be room for maneuver.”

“Therefore, I think he has merely confined Captain Gerard to that ghost ship, rather than fully integrating him. This way, when he goes to the other shore and the curse dissipates, your father can escape.”

“Conversely, everything becomes uncertain.”

Although Lady Annisdora had lost her divinity and was only speculating, Roy was still willing to believe that what she said was the truth.

But if that were the case, doing nothing would indeed be the best choice.

Using the Lady’s words as a basis, Roy began to weigh the gains and losses, her gaze occasionally flickering, with visible hesitation and struggle.

Even she couldn’t help but be tempted by the prospect of returning to a peaceful, happy life.

“So, little captain…”

Seeing the girl regain her composure, the Lady lowered the hand that had been caressing her cheek, turned to pour herself more wine, and unhurriedly asked her.

“Tell me your final answer.”