Ryoutarou hastily stepped forward and sputtered, "Mr. Sullen, I didn't realize you were a deity! I have been a fool. I should not have taken you lightly!"
He would have worshiped Jacob on an altar had he known the latter was a deity earlier. "A deity?" Jacob was baffled by Ryoutarou's words.
Frazier noticed his confusion and briefly explained the situation to him. Only then did Jacob realize that this was one of Fergus' tricks. Kitakyushuans were well-known for their superstitious beliefs in deities.
In any case, Jacob had just experienced a breakthrough and was eager to test out his improved abilities. He did not bother correcting Ryoutarou's misconception and declared, "Please bring me to meet Aoki, Mr. Ryoutarou."
"Of course!" Ryoutarou nodded eagerly. Ryoutarou's mansion was barely a mile away from Aoki's, and the group soon arrived at their destination.