Chapter 432 Silent Hill <TOC> Chapter 434 Powerless to Resist
Translator: SumTLMan
It wasn’t until Angel entered Silent Hill, and over half an hour had passed, that they faintly heard Taros murmuring in the distance.
“Huh, I think I remember now!” “Remember what?”
“That young kid just now, I felt that his aura was familiar… After thinking for a while, I remembered that his aura is quite similar to that of Phantom Master!” “Phantom Master you’re talking about, could it be…”
Their voices were low, not carrying far. As soon as the name of Phantom Master was mentioned, Taros became timid and didn’t dare to pursue the matter any further.
On the other side, Shadow spoke softly into Angel’s ear as they moved further away from Taros: “That’s Taros, the gatekeeper of Silent Hill, also known as the Two-Faced Stone Spirit. He’s quite similar to the three ancestral spirits of the Savage Grottoes, but his strength is definitely inferior to your ancestral spirits, as he’s only been born for a little over two thousand years. Moreover, he talks a lot of nonsense, so you have to interrupt him before he talks too much, otherwise, he can talk non-stop until the seas dry up and the stones rot.”
A Two-Faced Stone Spirit? Is it a stone that has developed spiritual intelligence?
Angel recalled the three ancestral spirits of the Savage Grottoes: Mirror Lady, Tree Spirit, and Book Ancestor. They seemed to be things that had developed spiritual intelligence, and Angel wondered if there was any difference between these “spirits” and “magical creatures.” Angel still remembered that many magical creatures had spiritual intelligence as well.
Shadow couldn’t answer Angel’s question, only emphasizing: “There’s definitely a difference, a big one!”
As for what the differences were, Shadow had no answer.
“Is it a habit of his to swindle people out of their money?” Angel asked curiously.
Shadow nodded: “It’s a habit for him when dealing with people not from Silent Hill, except for us from Sky Mechanical City.”
Inside Silent Hill, it wasn’t as desolate as the middle world. There were green prairies and lush forests, and although there was still no sunlight, the brightness and abundance were almost indistinguishable from the surface world.
In general, it was like the surface world on a cloudy day.
The two continued to walk, and before long, Angel stopped suddenly, looking ahead at the bustling and uniquely styled buildings.
At first glance, it was indeed awe-inspiring. There were sharp stones everywhere, towering wizard towers, giving off a primitive and wild feeling. Like the world within the mirror, there were many floating continents in the sky, with wizard apprentices coming and going, looking very lively.
“This is Silent Hill. You don’t need to go to the central area, as you won’t be able to consume many things there without a Silent Hill identity card. Later, I’ll take you to their mobile market, where many merchants are stationed, and there’s a branch of our Sky Mechanical City. I can help you borrow a room there.”
“I’ve calculated the time, and there are still three days until the mentor leaves Silent Hill. Stay temporarily in the mobile market for these three days. You mentioned needing some materials, and you can buy them at the mobile market.”
Shadow led Angel, and they quickly arrived at the mobile market.
The bustling marketplace here was quite similar to the underground market in the Mirror World, with the vast majority being ordinary people and a few wizard apprentices. Even the layout was quite similar, with a huge towering Sky Tower right in the center.
Moreover, the so-called “branch” of the Sky Mechanic City referred to by the Shadow was actually the Sky Tower. In the end, Shadow arranged a room for Angel near the Sky Tower.
After the arrangements were made, Shadow prepared to take his leave.
However, before leaving, Shadow suddenly looked at Angel and fell silent for a while.
He sighed and whispered to Angel: “If possible, I hope you won’t appear until we’re about to enter the teleportation formation in three days.”
Angel looked puzzled, not understanding his meaning.
Shadow stood at the doorway where people were coming and going for a while, hesitation on his face.
Shadow: “Actually, my mentor…”
At that moment, an old man with white hair in the distance seemed to have noticed Shadow and waved at him with a grin: “Isn’t this Diavolo? You’re finally back?”
Shadow glanced back at the white-haired old man, then hastily said to Angel: “I’ll come find you tonight, let’s talk about other things then. You should rest for now.” After saying that, Shadow turned back and went to meet the white-haired old man. The old man craned his neck, trying to get a look at Angel, but Shadow grabbed his arm and dragged him away.
Angel was full of question marks, feeling that something was not quite right. Since Shadow was coming back in the evening, Angel decided to ask him then.
The room arranged for Angel by Shadow wasn’t too big, with just a bed and a small round table beside it. Angel understood that it was probably already quite good for Shadow to be able to arrange such a room with his authority, and besides, he was planning to leave in a couple of days, so it didn’t really matter what kind of room he stayed in.
The small hut was located in a row of stone houses behind the Sky Tower. At a glance, one could see the lively scene outside the Sky Tower, which gave Angel a sense of returning to the underground market.
Looking at the bustling crowd outside, dressed in all sorts of colors that were no less impressive than the Savage Grottoes, Angel deeply sensed the diversity of the Wizarding World.
After watching for a while, Angel closed the door, shutting out the noise outside.
Having nothing to do for the time being, he had originally planned to go to Silent Hill to purchase materials for crafting a flying vehicle, but he unexpectedly crafted it while at Black Castle. Given his unfamiliar surroundings and Shadow’s mysterious behavior earlier, Angel didn’t feel like going out and wandering around. He simply lay back on the bed and took advantage of the spare time to continue studying the Illusionary Assassination Technique.
The research on the Fear Spell didn’t progress quickly. Mental illusions were not as traceable as auditory illusions; they leaned more towards understanding the human heart, deciphering details, and contemplating desires.
Of course, it was impossible for Angel to immediately implement and understand the mysteries of mental magic. Moreover, the Fear Spell was just a basic trick, which did not require a deeper understanding of mental magic. As long as he had a basic grasp of it, he could handle it.
Angel spent half a day researching this. When he heard a knock on the door, it was already late at night.
Angel opened the door, and the Shadow, who had come as promised, stood outside.
However, compared to the leisurely afternoon, Shadow’s face now showed more anxiety. As soon as he saw Angel, he grabbed his hand and led him out: “Come with me, you can’t stay here any longer.”
Shadow’s expression was urgent, and Angel saw the panic in his eyes: “Is there danger? What happened?”
“I made a mistake in my calculations. I thought it would be enough to deal with my mentor, but I didn’t expect… wolves in front and tigers behind.” Shadow’s face darkened: “You must leave Silent Hill before she discovers you!”
Angel was confused, but seeing Shadow’s genuine expression, he didn’t ask any more questions and followed Shadow’s footsteps.
As the two hurried outside, Shadow handed Angel a few scrolls, whispering: “Hide yourself, and I’ll communicate with you through mental magic.”
Angel activated the Boundless Silence, while Shadow entered a state of distorted light and shadow.
“These scrolls are maps. After leaving Silent Hill, you can use this map to take a Gondola out of the Fairytale World and find another way home.” Shadow’s voice came through the mental magic, filled with urgency.
“What’s going on? You said you dealt with your mentor earlier. Did your mentor refuse to take me away?”
Shadow hesitated for a moment before whispering: “My mentor… it’s complicated. He has some special hobbies or strong obsessions. I was worried that he would target you, so I specifically told you to appear only on the last day of teleportation. But my mentor is no longer important. Even if he really wants to harm you, I’ll find a way to help you escape.”
“The most important thing now is not my mentor but the person I miscalculated – the old witch, Isabella! Although I said my mentor invited her to Silent Hill, I haven’t seen her in Silent Hill during all my years in the Fairytale World. I thought she had already left the Fairytale World! So, I didn’t expect her to appear here!” As they left the bustling market, Shadow communicated through mental magic: “Take the main road; I don’t know if she’s discovered you, but on Silent Hill’s territory, she has to consider the consequences even if she wants to act recklessly.”
“Isabella? What about her?”
“Don’t you remember? You shattered a strand of her consciousness in the Living Soul Garden. That old witch probably has the smallest heart among all the wizards I know, and she’s vindictive. I can tell you for sure; she’s got her eyes on you!”
Shadow recalled the experience of seeing the mentor just now: “When I went back to report to the mentor, I mentioned that I wanted to bring a friend back to the Sky Mechanical City. The mentor had no objection, but I didn’t expect that the old witch was still in the Wizarding Tower, and she was outside the door at the time.”
“You mean she heard your words?” Angel frowned.
Shadow nodded: “She definitely heard it, and I think she has already guessed your identity. That’s why I hurried over here. From what I know about her personality, she will definitely confront you personally if she finds you.”
Shadow paused for a moment: “And… she harbors an even deeper hatred towards you.”
“Deeper hatred?”
Shadow sighed: “It’s mainly because your blonde hair and blue eyes have irritated her… She wanted to be with my mentor, but my mentor disliked her very much, and the reason for his rejection was that she didn’t have blonde hair and blue eyes.”
“In her anger and shame, she killed many people with blonde hair and blue eyes, regardless of gender, age, or status. So, you not only shattered the trace of consciousness she left behind, but also possess the blonde hair and blue eyes she resents. She will definitely try to kill you at all costs when she sees you!”
Shadow’s words gradually clarified the situation for Angel.
“According to what you said, does your mentor also love blonde hair and blue eyes? Is this the obsession you mentioned earlier?” Angel frowned: “You said earlier that there are wolves in front and tigers and leopards behind, were you referring to your mentor and Isabella?”
Shadow responded: “Anyway, at this point, I won’t hide anything from you. Indeed, as you said, my mentor will probably take some action when he sees you, but I know my mentor well, and he won’t kill you immediately. He will make you willingly agree to be his puppet, so your safety should not be in danger for the time being. When we go to Sky Mechanical City, I will also find a way to help you escape… But with Isabella, I have no solution at all.”
“Because she’s a madwoman!”
As Shadow’s words fell, a strange laugh suddenly penetrated their mental bond.
And along with the eerie laughter, a seemingly innocent but subtly unsettling crisp female voice appeared in their ears: “My future husband’s timid disciple, little brother Diavolo, who are you saying is a madwoman?”
Chapter 432 Silent Hill <TOC> Chapter 434 Powerless to Resist