Chapter 491: The Coming Nightmare

Chapter 491: The Coming Nightmare



Sleep'n tight glowed with a warm, inviting charm, thanks to the lanterns hanging on its exterior.

These cast a soft, golden hue across the cobbled street in front, creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

The flower boxes on the windows, filled with vibrant flowers, were dimly illuminated, their colors muted in the night, but still adding a touch of life to the building's old-world charm.

The roof reflected a soft glow, with the timber and white walls appearing quaint yet sturdy in the dim light.

As Northern and everyone stepped inside, they were greeted by lobby with a blend of rustic elegance.

The wooden beams overhead gave the space a homely feel, complemented by rich, dark oak flooring.

To the left, a hearth crackle with a fire that filled the room with warmth, the shadows of the flames dancing across the walls.

A few people sat in cushioned chairs, their weary faces lit by the ambient glow of low- hanging lamps.

The front desk was situated along the right side of the lobby, made of polished wood, with a tall stack of ledgers and a bell for guests to ring.

The auberge keeper, a stout, friendly-looking figure, smiled as they entered.

"There couldn't have been a better time for you to come," he said with an even friendlier smile.

His entire demeanor was utterly appealing.

Shin approached his table and looked back at everyone.

"We would like three rooms."

"There are different grades. We have the rascal's grade, quite cheap but it's underground. Then we have the commoner's grade, which goes for 50 Talii per night for one room. The Middlemen grade, goes for 200 Talii per night, and the nobleman grade goes for 500 Talii per night."

"We will take the commoner's grade, for 50 Talii."

The man nodded, and put his hand below the drawer of his desk, after which he brought out a bunch of keys.

Shin did not bring out the pouch of coins. Instead, he dipped his hand into his clothes where they were kept and ruffled for some seconds before bringing out 150 Talii and dropping it on the table.

The air smelled faintly of aged wood and lavender, likely from sachets hung by the

windowsill.

The space was quiet, with only the occasional creak from the beams above or the faint

murmur of voices from downstairs, creating a sense of peace.

Ellis slumped to a sitting position on the bed, leaning on his hand.

"It's a good one. So, would we be sleeping on the same bed?"

Northern looked at him, his face contorting in disgust. Then he averted his eyes without

saying anything.

He walked closer to the window and looked out of it, staring outside for a while.

Ellis, concerned, tried to look too and make out what Northern was looking at but couldn't see anything out of the ordinary and worth looking at on the streets.

However, the compact view of the roofs as they spread to the horizon was a capturing scenery

to focus on.

It made him realize how much he had missed the feel of being amongst civilization and

people.

Ellis's lips curled into a bitter smile as he said:

"We indeed have come a long way, haven't we?"

Northern, after a few beats, glanced at Ellis indifferently before responding.

"Indeed we have. And we are about to start another long journey... this time, a nightmare far

more wretched and cursed than anything we have ever been through."