[Bonus chapter] The Corrupt Priest

Thud! Thud! Alcott stopped before the city center stairs leading up to the lord's den.

Glowing mushrooms lit the stone stairs, making the engraving on them clear to everyone. [Ancient seas, rumbling of the deep.] In the first step.

[Raging waves, unseen by the crow.] In the tenth step.

[Sailing across the unknown, he conquered the lands.] In the twentieth step.

[God blessed the lord and the maiden, so they never sink.] On the thirtieth step.

[Here lies the ancient lord of the sea and his valiant crow.] In the fortieth step.

Alcott stood before the massive door, pushing it open with both hands. The inside resembled a run-down church, with a single man standing before a stone pillar with a tomb beneath it.

"Alcott Demorian, how rare it is to see your face around here." The man said with a smile, looking back at Alcott as the candle's fire danced.

"Rare? I guess it's been a while since I last visited, corrupt priest." Alcott walked forward with a smile. And the priest faced him.