Mystery: When the Fool Meets the Masked Fool

Chapter 436 Map Design: Hayao Miyazaki (?)

“Actually, at first, I did want to turn Intis into something similar,” Rosell said, pointing to the city not far away. “But unfortunately, I didn’t have enough resources, and I didn’t have enough time. I died not long after I became a god.”

“In fact, you can’t do it,” Serres said coldly, “Silver City’s technology is more advanced than you imagine.”

Rosell nodded. "Yes, I see."

"However, some places are surprisingly simple."

He was referring to a "power plant".

“But it’s really practical.” Serres was quite satisfied with his idea.

There were no objections at the scene. After all, there were no followers of the Lord of Storms in the Forsaken Land, and none of the people who came to watch the spectacle had a particularly fanatical belief in the existence of a true God.

Even Silver Branch didn't see anything wrong with it. If constantly chanting "Idrila's" true name could bring light to a world plunged into darkness, then he would only see it as salvation from [pure beauty], not as disrespect.

"Now that you've been resurrected, why haven't you changed anything?" Xing asked.

"Let's wait a bit longer. It should be about the same once the war is over. I estimate it shouldn't take more than six months, or even one to two months if things go smoothly," Rosell calculated.

"Is there a war going on outside right now?" Colin's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly before returning to normal.

He was considering whether to let Silver City leave the Forsaken Lands again after some time had passed.

If it's a war, they don't seem to need to get involved.

“There’s a guy who’s going to become a true god,” Rosell explained, “but don’t worry, no one’s going to die.”

"A hunter?" Colin guessed.

“No,” Rosell thought for a moment about what he called the Forsaken Land, “it’s the Dragon Path.”

Colin nodded and said nothing more.

He thought of the nightmare dragon Alsukhod.

He decided that after opening the gates of the Giant King's residence, he would leave Silver City here for the time being and go out to take a look.

If the external environment is indeed acceptable, then Silver City will be allowed to leave. But if it is truly unacceptable, such as amidst war and constant fighting, then Silver City will be temporarily left in the Forsaken Land.

He even considered bringing in some civilians from outside the country to escape the war. Or perhaps, helping people from outside the country build high walls to protect them from the fighting.

The moonlight shone down, illuminating Colin's face and the layered buildings in the distance.

While Russell was chatting with Colin, Xing was studying a house.

They were now standing in the afternoon town in front of the Giants' Court, where Silver City had set up a stronghold.

The town was built at the foot of the mountain and was naturally divided into upper, middle and lower levels. Although it was called a town, it was actually no smaller than most of the ruins found in Silver City.

Here, gray stones form different houses, some hollowed out and nearly ten meters high, while others are even shorter than Derrick's house before the renovation, so short that a normal human could almost touch the roof.

These buildings are arranged in a compact, sprawling pattern; some have collapsed, while others remain standing, but all bear the marks of decay and decay.

Before his first exploration of Afternoon Town, Derrick specifically messaged Serres to confirm.

The reply was: "Explore with confidence, this is a town just like one of Miyazaki's animated films. But you'd better bring the chief along."

Although Derrick didn't know who Hayao Miyazaki was or what animation was, since Serres had spoken, he naturally brought the chief along. Thus, after the Silver City exploration team arrived, they renovated parts of Afternoon Town, transforming them into their base.

The rotting flesh and dried pus that once littered the streets have vanished without a trace. Lamplights have been hung in every corner of the stronghold to prevent anyone from being swallowed by the darkness or attacked by monsters lurking within.

The surfaces of many houses are covered with countless transparent human faces, riddled with countless cracks. They spiral in a regular pattern toward the center, forming a vortex-like single eye or mouth.

During their first exploration, the team noticed that the hurricanes within the whirlpools were almost tangible, howling and bursting forth, their interiors filled with dense, dawn-like light, like arrows of light.

At the time, they hit several members of the exploration team. But now, every transparent face is blocked by some kind of paste of unknown material.

The paste slowly solidified after being applied, and now it's as hard as steel.

The monsters were all killed, and most of the traps were also discovered.

For some reason, during their first expedition, the team members always felt that the monsters and measures in Afternoon Town were very strange.

For example, a monster that hides in a corner and suddenly jumps out when you pass by, or a monster that hides in the dark and doesn't move until you get close and then suddenly attacks.

For example, a box protected by layers of locks and seals, with multiple mechanisms, may contain only a single withered yellow leaf when opened.

Monsters whose movements are sometimes fast and sometimes slow, traps that appear out of nowhere, volleys of bullets that suddenly appear while you're walking, and giant iron balls that roll down from a height that look like traps but are actually living creatures that can turn corners...

If it weren't for the fact that the leader was the chief, I feel that the first exploration team would most likely have collapsed in Afternoon Town.

Xing stood in front of a house and patted the top of the door frame.

He didn't stand on tiptoe, and his arms weren't even fully extended.

"So short..." Xing felt puzzled.

She turned her questioning gaze to the knowledgeable Serres.

Serres gave a very serious introduction.

"You mean this? That's normal. In fact, a race called the 'Dilcha' once lived here, also known as the 'Dwarfs' or the 'Invisible Race'. As for the average height of the women in the race, it was about 1 meters, and the average height of the men was about 1 meters."

"If nothing unexpected happens, a new member will join the Tarot Club soon. At that time, you will be able to meet this descendant of the Deercha family, Hugh Deercha."

Xing tried to push open a door.

The door cannot be opened from this side.
Xing immediately became alert.

Oh no, it's a map designed by that scoundrel Miyazaki!
But this could not deter the pioneers who were driven by a pioneering spirit.

Xing took out a key.

This is the universal key that I previously obtained from Bishop Utravsky of the Church of Mother Earth.

It is the key that can open all locks that do not contain spiritual power.

Xing inserted the key into the lock of the door and turned it twice, then pushed the door open forcefully.

After completing the set of movements, Xing did not immediately enter the room, but stood outside the door, seemingly deep in thought.

(End of this chapter)