Chapter 2048 Entering the Castle <TOC> Chapter 2050 The Book on the Table
Translator: SumTLMan
Angel could tell from its appearance that this pure white mushroom must be a Sonic Mushroom.
However, this mushroom was at least twice the size of the Sonic Mushrooms he had seen in the mushroom forest outside. It looked like a tall mushroom giant tree. Besides, this Sonic Mushroom had some unique features, such as an additional round eyeball above its musical note-shaped organ.
This huge eye, distinct in black and white, was staring at Angel.
But when Angel looked up and met its gaze, a hint of panic flashed through the mushroom’s pupil, and it hurriedly closed its eye.
Angel observed the Sonic Mushroom carefully, murmuring softly, “Is this the mother body of the Sonic Mushroom?”
As soon as he finished speaking, a rough voice replied, “Respectable Highness Shava, your judgment is correct. This indeed is the mother body of the Sonic Mushroom.”
Hearing a response to his murmur, Angel’s expression remained unchanged, and he didn’t even blink as he continued to observe the Sonic Mushroom. He simply stated, “Is the cultivation of the Sonic Mushroom completed through its spores?”
“The offspring of the Sonic Mushroom indeed propagate through spores, but the cultivation of the mother body is not through spores. Instead, it requires a mushroom division that is nurtured inside the mother body,” came the immediate answer to Angel’s question. “Highness Shava, do you plan to cultivate the Sonic Mushroom?”
Angel continued to examine the chubby mother body of the Sonic Mushroom for a while before he indifferently raised his eyes and looked towards the source of the voice behind the Sonic Mushroom.
Angel had seen it outside the castle: behind the Sonic Mushroom was a statue fountain. He originally thought the voice came from the statue standing atop the fountain. To his surprise, it was the hat of the statue that was speaking.
It was a pure white top hat with a black band.
The hat had two round eyes and an exaggeratedly large mouth. At this moment, the two round eyes were curiously staring at Angel.
Angel’s expression remained unchanged, not out of pretense, but because his inner thoughts were in harmony with his outward appearance. Although the talking hat was indeed peculiar, this was an extension of the Nightmare Plane, where any oddity could be accepted.
Angel nodded noncommittally, indicating only a slight interest: “Just a bit curious.”
“If Highness is interested, later I will present to you a mushroom avatar.”
Angel chuckled softly, his laughter seemingly imbued with profound meaning, and after a long while, he nodded: “Alright.”
The hat’s expression turned slightly anxious, but upon hearing Angel’s reply, it visibly relaxed and began to explain the cultivation method of the mushroom avatar in a somewhat more cheerful tone.
To an observer, Angel seemed indifferent, but his mind was actively engaged in contemplation.
His prior actions, including whispering to himself and engaging in dialogue, were actually simple probes. First, he tested to see if any creatures were observing him, and having received an affirmative, he then probed the identity of ‘Shava’. In this castle of Mademoiselle Goldilocks, he wondered if his disguise would still hold.
Angel’s suggestion of cultivating the Sonic Mushroom was also a test of the other party’s limits.
The hat’s respectful address and its immediate agreement to gift a mushroom avatar subtly indicated that Shava’s identity was still useful here.
However, Angel couldn’t be entirely sure, considering his captor brought him here for some profound reason. If it wasn’t malice, what could it be?
Thus, although Angel gained some information from the hat, he remained on high alert.
He even considered probing further, but Angel also understood the principle of quitting while ahead. He was, after all, on the enemy’s turf, and pushing too hard might lead him to tumble into an abyss.
As the hat explained the challenges of cultivating the mushroom avatar, Angel’s gaze shifted slowly downward, scrutinizing the statue.
The Statue is a full-body figure in pure white, made of a material unfamiliar to Angel. It seems to be a mix of a special clay and additives, giving the final sculpture a ceramic-like smooth texture.
The subject of the statue is not a human but a small white mouse. This mouse is wearing a… top hat and a pure white tailcoat with its hands adjusting a bow tie around its neck.
The mouse’s buttocks are deliberately perked up, so much so that a cup of tea could be placed on its curved back. Its white tail is artistically coiled upwards, holding the top hat from behind… This is because the hat is too large for its small head, and it fears the hat might cover its face. To maintain a good image, it uses its tail to hold the hat.
This statue is somewhat comical and even quite cute.
But Angel does not doubt that the original of this statue must be a powerful creature from the Nightmare Plane. After all, a creature from the Nightmare Plane that can dress in such human-like noble attire is unlikely to be weak.
Angel shifts his gaze from the statue, observing his surroundings.
According to some customs in the present world, statues at the entrance of castles generally commemorate ancestors or great figures who have made significant contributions.
However, whether these common customs apply here is unknown to Angel. But undoubtedly, the small white mouse represented by this statue must be a significant figure.
Because of the appearance of Mademoiselle Goldilocks, Angel has seen her before, though not her face. He is sure this statue is not her. Perhaps the one represented here holds a higher status than Mademoiselle Goldilocks?
Could it be the esteemed Lord Nooka?
Although Angel has many speculations in his mind, he doesn’t have a reason to inquire at this moment and must suppress his curiosity.
“After talking for so long, don’t you think it’s time to introduce yourself?” Angel speaks with the typical indifference of nobility, giving the top hat a look that suggests, “You are being somewhat rude.”
The top hat’s round eyes paused for a moment, and after a long while, it said, “I don’t have a formal name, but due to other factors, you may call me ‘Mad’.”
“Mad…” Angel murmured softly, recalling Lord Mad mentioned in the Mushroom Forum before. It must be this top hat.
Angel nodded, having inquired about the identity of the top hat. He initially wanted to shift the topic to the statue, but after thinking it over, he decided not to. After all, the statue looked merely like a statue, but who knows if it would suddenly speak like the top hat.
Moreover, if the statue truly represented someone much more powerful, Angel was unsure if his own identity would suffice. If Shava recognized the little white mouse on the statue, it would be even less appropriate to inquire.
Thinking this, Angel changed the subject: “Mademoiselle Goldilocks is still in the castle, right?”
Hearing this question, the hat named Mad suddenly fell silent for a long time before saying, “Yes, Mademoiselle Goldilocks is in the castle, but she…”
Mid-sentence, Mad suddenly paused, and after a long while, added, “Actually, Mademoiselle Goldilocks…”
Angel wanted to hear what Mad had to say, but since it kept pausing, it seemed there were things it either found difficult to say or didn’t know how to start.
Angel thought it over and decided not to inquire further, instead walking directly towards the castle.
Chapter 2048 Entering the Castle <TOC> Chapter 2050 The Book on the Table