At present, Klein did not know where he had ended up.
Right now, he had only one thought: recover a bit of strength first, then hurry to find something to eat.
He truly felt that he could eat an entire pig in three bites. Other than sour gastric acid and seawater, there was nothing in his stomach; he was so hungry his chest was nearly sticking to his back.
After resting for about half an hour, Klein finally felt some sensation return to his hands and feet, enough that he could move his body a little.
He could no longer lie on the beach to recover his strength. Just now, when he had been staring blankly at the sky, he had been so hungry that he wanted to shoot down the seabirds flying above him one by one, then set them over a fire, sprinkle on some salt, and roast them until they were fragrant.
Useless drool almost flowed from his mouth, and that stimulation gave Klein a little more strength to stand up.
He staggered toward the inner part of the island. Along the way, he did not see a single human figure, which made him a little panicked.
If he had really landed on an uninhabited island, wouldn't he become Robinson Crusoe?
More importantly, the current him had absolutely no ability to hunt. If a wild boar rushed out, it could knock him flying.
He slowly walked along the beach. The long stretch of shoreline let Klein know that the tide at night here would be very astonishing.
After about twenty minutes, just as Klein was about to be unable to walk anymore, green plants finally appeared before his eyes.
Unfortunately, they were not coconut trees.
That patch of green before him was thorn bushes, so dark green they were almost black. The thorns grew densely, blocking every path ahead that could be used to pass through.
Klein pursed his dry lips, a bitter smile appearing on his face. He felt that he no longer had the strength to cross through this patch of thorns.
Just as despair rose in his heart, he suddenly remembered a key point.
Right now, he only needed food and water, but these two things did not necessarily have to be obtained from this island!
"I really was so hungry that I lost my head. I actually forgot such a simple method."
Klein lampooned at himself, then his mood became cheerful.
He swept his gaze around the surroundings, found a relatively secluded spot near the thorn bushes, and after confirming that there were no things or people nearby, he took four steps counterclockwise and arrived above the gray fog.
Seated high at the bronze long table, Mr. Fool had swept away the sorry appearance of struggling for survival on a deserted island.
He first used the power of the gray fog to observe the movements around his body in the real world. After confirming there was nothing abnormal, he truly let out a sigh of relief.
Leaning back against the chair to relax his mood a little, Klein thought of the appropriate wording, then found Miss Justice's crimson star.
He first controlled his body to assume a devout prayer posture, then said in as calm a tone as possible, "Honorable Mr. Fool, I have unfortunately been trapped on an uninhabited deserted island, without water or food. I am willing to use gold pounds or Beyonder knowledge to seek a trade with your believers."
"I need a large amount of water and food!"
At this point, Klein unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
Above the gray fog, Klein directly threw this prayer and the accompanying image to Miss Justice.
…
Backlund, Earl Hall's home.
Audrey happened to have no lessons this afternoon and was leisurely enjoying afternoon tea in her family's large garden.
On the dining carts on both sides, there were more than a dozen delicious desserts.
Influenced by Mr. Hastur, she had now become increasingly fond of desserts as well, especially those that did not taste too sweet or cloying.
Beside her, Susie was also wearing a white napkin and eating a serving of pan-fried beef short ribs.
Ever since she had learned more and more knowledge from books, Susie had gradually learned how to be a proper person.
Especially in terms of eating, she firmly refused to eat raw, bloody pieces of meat. Instead, like Audrey, she wanted to enjoy dishes cooked by a dedicated chef.
As for those green vegetables, she still was not used to eating them. Various kinds of pan-fried and roasted meat suited her taste more.
Audrey spoke in a light tone, "Susie, Mr. Hastur sent a letter this morning. In the letter, he thanked me for the reminder I gave him some time ago. He has already completely dealt with the pirate group on Damir Island and has also repeatedly cleared out those pirates who robbed merchant ships."
Susie, who was busy wrestling with the pan-fried beef short ribs, raised her head to look at Audrey, who was happily tasting desserts, then lowered her head to glance at the food on her plate.
"Woof!" In the end, she decided to abandon human dining habits, choosing to press down on the pan-fried beef short ribs with her two front paws and bite them directly.
"Susie, I've told you several times. When eating, you have to be elegant and not be in a hurry. It's just like how one should conduct oneself and handle matters; everything has to be done slowly…"
Bang! A crisp sound rang out. It was the sound of a teacup falling to the ground and shattering.
Susie looked up again and discovered that, for some reason, Audrey had suddenly stood up. Just now, she had also accidentally knocked over the teacup.
Just as Susie was about to say something, she saw the maids who had hurried over after hearing the commotion, so she paid it no further attention and continued fighting with the food by her mouth.
Facing the maids' concerned inquiries, Audrey hesitated for a moment, then calmly explained, "You all know that when Susie eats, she always likes to move around. I've told her several times already, but she has never been able to change it. As a result, she bumped the leg of the table just now and shook the teacup over."
"Woof?" Susie raised her head in confusion and looked at Audrey.
Audrey gave Susie an apologetic look, signaling for her to take the blame for this matter first.
After resolving the matter here, Audrey got up and left the garden. She went to the kitchen and instructed them to prepare two suitable portions of food and water and send them to her room.
Facing the puzzled gazes of the maids delivering the food, she could only say again, "You all know that Susie has been growing recently. She needs to eat a lot. I'm even a little worried that Susie might become too fat."
"Woof?" Susie, who was following behind Audrey, naturally heard this sentence.
After closing the door to her room, Audrey finally said to Susie with an apologetic expression, "Susie, I wronged you just now. I could only use your name so that they wouldn't become suspicious."
"It's all right, Audrey. I can eat those two portions of food."
"…"
Audrey was silent for a moment, then said awkwardly, "Susie, I have another use for those two portions of food. For now, please go outside and keep watch to prevent anyone from coming in."
"…"
Susie left the room with a puzzled expression and stood guard at the door.
When Audrey was the only one left, she gently patted her chest and thoroughly let out a sigh of relief.
She had not expected Mr. Fool to suddenly contact her just now!
And the reason he had contacted her was actually only because he wanted some simple water and food.
That poor person trapped on an uninhabited deserted island should be Mr. Fool's believer, right?
Audrey let her thoughts wander for a moment, then arranged the sacrificial ritual around the two portions of food and water.
"The Fool that doesn't belong to this era;"
"You are the mysterious ruler above the gray fog;"
"You are the King of Yellow and Black who wields good luck."
"Your loyal servant prays for Your gaze;"
"Prays that You accept her offering;"
"Prays that You open the door to Your kingdom;"
…
As the ancient incantation echoed within the wall of spirituality, the fierce wind was dyed two colors: silvery white and deep black.
They collided constantly, fused constantly, and together threw themselves into the candle flame that symbolized The Fool.
An illusory door formed from wind and light slowly opened. Behind it was deep darkness, countless nearly invisible shadows, and clear beams of light that contained vast knowledge.
Above all of it was gray fog so dense it could not be dispersed, and an ancient palace that overlooked the real world.
And in the very center of all this were two portions of pan-fried steak, two golden-brown roasted fish, four different styles of sausages, one loaf of white bread, two portions of red bean pastries, and two cups of pure water that each held a full two liters.
The sharp contrast between divinity and food made Audrey's eyes shine brightly.
This was the true Beyonder world!
It looked absurd and miraculous!
When the two portions of food and water disappeared along with the illusory door, Audrey prayed again,
"Honorable Mr. Fool, please tell that poor supplicant that I cannot take out too much food and water in one go. This transaction needs to be completed in batches."
Faced with Audrey's addition, Mr. Fool in the ancient palace only nodded lightly, indicating that he would pass on the message.
After all the Beyonder phenomena dissipated, Audrey excitedly waved her fist.
This little episode today made her already cheerful mood even more joyful.
…
On the beach, outside the thorny forest, Klein looked at the still-warm food and pure water before him, so moved that tears almost flowed from his eyes.
Miss Justice was still reliable and considerate. Besides the necessary food and water, she had even sent him two portions of dessert.
Deeply aware that one should not eat too intensely when starving, Klein first drank the water in small mouthfuls.
After his entire body had slightly recovered from its thirst, he slowly tore off a small piece of white bread and ate it. Only after that did he begin to deal with the steak, roasted fish, and other food.
It took Klein more than an hour to completely finish this life-saving meal set.
When he thought of how he had actually used Mr. Fool's unfathomably profound image to ask Miss Justice for a little food and water, his cheeks became a little hot.
But after thinking about it another way, the one losing face was only Klein. What did it have to do with Mr. Fool?
Besides, in the Beyonder world, wasn't it very normal to solve problems through Beyonder abilities?
Heh, even if other Beyonders wanted to imitate this, they wouldn't be able to.
After giving his fragile and shy heart a little mental construction, Klein finally stood up and walked along the beach to digest his food.