54 Companion 2 (1/2)

After what felt like an eternity, the car slowly came to a halt.

”We are here.” Dale Quicksilver’s voice transmitted from not too far away.

Garen slowly opened his eyes as his gaze extended beyond the car window. On a simple yet beautiful hill, Canoe Town’s two story buildings hid among the mists and decorated the hill. A boy riding in a cow-drawn carriage curiously looked at the black car while passing by.

”Are we here?” Garen stretched.

”Yes, after a couple hours of driving we have arrived at Canoe Town. We still have some ragged distance before we reach the Silversilk Castle, but we can’t get there by car.” Dale Quicksilver exited the car and stared into the sky. ”The weather doesn’t look too pleasant, so we should make our way there as soon as possible.”

Garen followed him out of the car and gazed at the gloomy gray clouds in the sky.

The wind was picking up in speed as a hint of rain flourished.

”It is noon, but the sky looks murky. I think heavy rain is inevitable today.”

”Then let’s get there before the rain.” The White Eagle switched to the driver seat. ”I’ll go park the car. You guys go find a carriage.”

”No problem.”

Collectively, the three tasked with different duties managed to find a driver who was willing to go to the Silversilk Castle at twice the regular fare.

The carriage hit the road again. It took the group of three another two hours to finally reach the small hill they visited before.

They gazed at the distant Silversilk castle as they stood on the grassy, dark green hill.

The castle and its grounds were still shrouded by white ashes. . Some black charcoal was mixed in, which made it look like coffee mixed with baby formula.

The triangular castle was quiet, casting an uneasy silence. The sound of tree leaves rustling from the forest dispersed to the surroundings.

Roar…

The booming thunder spread from the dark, overcast sky. It rumbled from the distance, passed over them, , and finally resounded into the horizon.

”Oh... Is this the Silversilk Castle? It’s got a pretty nice atmosphere.” The White Eagle laughed sarcastically. However, his eyes rapidly scanned the area.

”We are going to live here for the next few days. The police department initially left two people to watch this place, but I told them to leave yesterday. The scene is the exact same as when Silvica was injured.” With a serious face, Dale Quicksilver said, ”Let’s go. It’s going to rain.”

He took the first step to walk down the hill. The White Eagle followed.

Garen carefully examined the far left window on the second floor of the castle, where he had fallen after being pushed, then followed them.

The group of three tread on the dark green hill as if they were three small ants on a giant green carpet. They looked insignificant.

There was not another soul within the vast tract of grass and forest surrounding the castle. Only three figures approached the Silversilk Castle.

Kacha!

Blue lightning broke the sky as thunder roared.

The three of them sped up to the castle fence. They quickly came through the front gate.

Dale Quicksilver took out the key to open the door. The White Eagle was examining the surroundings with his eyebrows raised.

Garen gazed at the castle in front of him with a hint of gloom pervading in his mind.

Last time, he was pushed and fell out of the second floor window without a clue of what happened. He had not seen a figure when he turned around, but heard a chuckling noise. Now that he was in front of the castle again, the Silversilk Castle was masked by a layer of mystery.

”If possible, I want to go back to that room again.” In the previous life, Garen was not a fearful person. Although goosebumps covered his skin and his head tingled, it made him even more excited.

[The more I feel afraid and frightened, the more it exposes the weakness in my heart. This world is much more entertaining than the previous one.] The thought crossed his mind.

Crack!

The door opened.

The three of them strolled past the door. Dale Quicksilver slowly closed the door behind him.

The hall was pitch black. Dale Quicksilver took a torch from the wall and lit it.

”Should we go separately or together?”

”Together. It would be problematic if we encounter the Golden Hoop.” The White Eagle said with a stern face.

”True,” Garen agreed.

”Then let’s go the crime scene first. The place where Silvica found the emblem,” Dale Quicksilver suggested.

Garen and The White Eagle didn’t disagree. The three of them followed the curved stairs to the second floor.

Crisp footsteps echoed in the hollow, yet frightening, castle .

The three of them hastily entered the room where Garen was pushed.

With a squeak, the door was forced open. A layer of white dust fell from the doorframe.

”I thought Kelly settled here last time, but it looks like you didn’t stay in this room.” Dale Quicksilver smiled. ”Why is it so dusty?”

He didn’t walk into the room but squatted in front of the door.