Chapter 2981 News From 1821

Chapter 2980 News from 1821

After sighing slightly, the ancient witch with pointed ears explained to Shade:

"I just mentioned to you that the power of the hunting goddess is related to the moon and trees. The most common weapon used by the Moon Sage is the bow and arrow, which also often appears in fairy tales of all ages; and the power of the forest is related to the gods. After the method of magic is exposed to mortals, it may become the source of 'perceiving the spirit of the forest'.

So nowadays, the power of World Tree is more likely to affect these people who are not firm in their beliefs. "

What she means is that the hunter was influenced by the tree, and the reason may also have something to do with faith. But these are not important anymore. If you only look at what the hunter did, except for accidentally killing the boy in the first place, which caused a series of problems, he actually did nothing bad.

But if he could sort out everything that had happened in the Vista Grove in the past century or even the past millennium, maybe he would have played a role in a small task that affected the past millennium.

“This temple is interesting.”

While Shade was still thinking, Miss Olanode suddenly said again. Seeing Shade looking at her, the witch pointed to the square platform in front of her:

"I have visited more than one temple and temple of the [Hunting Lady]. In the middle of the fifth era, this lady's belief was very common in the southern continent. Generally speaking, for temples of this size and scale, the central core The location is not a statue of a god or a holy symbol, but an altar for sacrifice.”

"But the hunter just now said that when they offer sacrifices, they usually do so outside the temple, facing the door."

Shade pointed out, and Miss Olanold nodded:

"So there was a problem with their inheritance in a certain generation. In short, although the gods have gone away, maybe this temple still has power. We just saw the abnormal miraculous element reaction on their longbows as evidence. ”

"Want to give it a try now? How about hunting something nearby and offering it up?"

Shade suggested, and the gentle lady shook her head gently:

"Let's get down to business first. Come and take a look later. The temples that were very common in our time are now only ruins. This is really a pity."

Professor Hope, who had been in a coma after being attacked by Miss Olanold, quickly woke up, but he did not see Shade and the two who were hiding again.

The professor was unclear about the situation here, but when he saw that the three hunters had been subdued, he quickly awakened the poisoned young people, and then led everyone to evacuate from the area.

After confirming the safety of the Zarath Literary Academy group, Shade and Miss Olanold headed towards the city. The goal was of course to reach No. 8, Herb Garden Lane, where 181 Winslet lived.

During the city's rapid expansion more than thirty years ago, it was already a remote alley in the old city. Now, more than thirty years later, it has become a true urban "no man's land".

Even the local poor have already moved away from that area. Currently, the largest slum area in Vista City is actually in the southwest of the city. As for the Herb Garden Alley, an old alley that has existed since the days of Ximu Town, in addition to poor tenants from other places, most of the residents are elderly people. This is a place that carries memories of their childhood and even their entire lives. It won't be moved away easily.

The buildings on both sides of the alley are not even the three-story apartments that often appeared in the steam era, but a series of low-rise single-story houses. Alleys intersect with each other, and interlaced clotheslines have become the most common sky scene.

No. 8 Herb Garden is one of this inconspicuous low-rise buildings without much distinctive features. Shade originally thought that the investigation would encounter difficulties. After all, it was more than thirty years ago, but he did not expect that after knocking on the door and explaining his purpose to the old man who opened the door, the old woman holding the door frame with one hand and blocking the door actually Nod to show that you know:

"A male tenant in 1819? Yes, I have seen the person in the photo in your hand. He rented a house from me for a year, paying a three-month deposit first, and then paying rent once a month. But In the end, he only rented it for three months and then disappeared. Are you here to ask for the deposit? "

After saying this, he didn’t give Shade a chance to speak:

"Even if you want me, I don't have it anymore. Now I live here alone with no relatives or friends. If I die one day, it will probably take a long time for my neighbors to find out. You shouldn't make things difficult for an old man like me, right?"

The gray-haired old woman asked, and Shade tactfully took out a few coins and handed them to her:

"The deposit has nothing to do with me. I just want to know his whereabouts. Disappear? Where will he go?"

"He probably ran away and left Ximu Town. Shortly after he disappeared, the police came to the door. The police said that someone died in the alley two weeks ago, and later found witnesses who testified that the deceased had robbed a young man. However, he was killed by the other party's accidental counterattack.

There is no need for me to run away. This should be regarded as self-defense. I have forgotten whether this law existed more than 30 years ago. "

The old man held the coin and shook his head:

"Besides, don't even think about asking me for his belongings. I've sold everything of value. Even notebooks and books have long been turned into ashes."

Miss Olanode took Shade's place and asked with a smile:

"Don't worry, old lady, we don't want anything. It's just that that person is very important to us. Can you think of anything else about him?"

Even without using any thaumaturgic spells, this witch has a natural affinity. Although the charm of the stranger is also very powerful, but it is mainly aimed at a certain group of people, Miss Olanode's affinity is aimed at everyone.

So the old man at the door of the broken house thought about it carefully:

"It's been too long, and I'm getting older, too."

Shade gave her a few more coins, and then the old man said as if he suddenly remembered:

"The man was last seen on the 18th of the New Year in 1820, and he seemed anxious a week before his disappearance. I was staying in the room next to him and heard him talking in his sleep for several nights."

"What sleep talk?"

Miss Olanold asked.

"I don't want to become a cat, no, I don't want to become a wolf? No, it's not that I don't want to become a bug! Yes, that's the sentence."

The old man said with certainty, but Shade raised a question:

"But how do you remember the date he was last seen so clearly?"

The old man glanced at him:

"Because that day was the fifth anniversary of my only son's death. I rented the house to him cheaply because he looked very similar to my son when he was young."

Shade then stopped talking, and Miss Olanold continued to ask:

"Is there anything else you can tell us about him?"

This time the old woman standing at the door did not ask for coins again:

"It was probably the summer after a year or two years after the man disappeared. I can't remember whether it was 1821 or 1822. Someone else came here to look for him. She was a woman as beautiful as you, with a similar temperament. , wearing a wide-brimmed beige sunhat with black hair. Of course there is a very handsome young man beside her. If you think about it carefully, he is very similar to your male companion.

However, I don't remember what we said at that time. I only remember that it was a rainy evening. The temperature was very high in the summer of that year, and many people died from the heat here. It wasn't until the heavy rain that the city returned to calm. "

After bidding farewell to the old man, Shade and Miss Olanode took a carriage and moved toward the outside of the city. Miss Olanold and Shade sat on the same side of the carriage. Shade took her hand and put it on his knee:

"If Anthony Winslet really killed someone in 1819, then the Paradox Bug would definitely appear in his soul. In this way, his disappearance on the New Moon in 1820 is most likely caused by the bug. Hatched. If we can continue to investigate his whereabouts, I have a hunch that not only the identity of the masked man, but also the secret of the Paradox Bug may be revealed."

Miss Olanode asked with a smile:

"If I'm not wrong, you should know the beautiful woman that the old woman just said that she came to see her around 1821."

Shade was a little embarrassed, but still told the truth:

"Yes, that is Miss Daniste's teacher. She has already passed away at this point in time. Miss Daniste first came to the local area to track down her whereabouts. I have met her several times through time. "Subface"

"Have you just seen it?"

The yellow-haired Moon Witch continued to ask with a smile, and Shade had no choice but to admit:

"We danced together, so we probably have an unusual relationship."

The gentle witch smiled and narrowed her eyes:

"So, you're in love with your teacher's teacher?"

"The old woman just said that when Ms. Helena Carter went to find her, there was another person accompanying her. I think it was most likely me. I have been there many times in 1821, and I am very familiar with it. . But, should we use a tree hole or a time transfer station to complete this journey?"

If you don't count the wooden board with the story of Jindel and the dragon beast - this tree hole is locked, then Shade has a total of four tree holes that can be used, which are the cabinet originally found in the hotel, the James Card "Opening the Forest Door: Our Animal Companions" used by Ming, connects the door in 1821, and the trap door that connects the Kant family and the Hoy family.

There is only one chance to use these tree holes now, so if Shade wants to safely open the door in 1821 again, he needs to destroy one of the doors to recharge the tree hole connected to 1821.

In addition, [Sands of Time] and [Philosopher's Stone] also need to be consumed, so if Shade is determined to use the tree hole, he will really have to pay a high price this time.

Considering that the old woman seems to have actually seen herself in 1821, this time journey is a must. He planned to discuss it with Luvia and the others after he returned, and then decide how to start this journey.