Chapter 202: Knowledge

Chapter 202: Knowledge

“Even though the curse has spread, the presence of the building can hold the curse back to a certain degree. The strange things in the forest can’t get close to our city. Of course, when we go on land, we’ll never go near the forest.”

“In other words, other than some limitations, your life here is not that different from when you were on the island,” Jiang Cheng said slowly, “For example, you’ll experience the same stages of life like birth, ageing, sickness and death. Is that right?”

“If the lack of daytime and the shortage of food don’t count in your eyes, you’re right,” the golden-haired man said directly.

“And the way to undo the curse is to light up the lighthouse and keep it going?”

“Yes.”

“How long will that take?”

The man thought about it and shook his head. “The priest didn’t say. She only told us how to undo the curse. However, I’m sure it won’t take long.”

Chen Ran placed one hand on the table and looked at the golden-haired man, “Since the priest managed to come up with the solution to the curse, she must have recognised the source of the curse.

“What... is it?” Chen Ran asked.

At this point, Fatty’s expression became serious. He had heard the strange whale sound. Regarding the source, he had developed a... curiosity. No, Fatty rejected the term. He was too tiny to fathom the identity of the source of the whale song. It had to be something way beyond their understanding. It was something from the imagination of a bard or from a completely unknown dimension...

To be honest, Fatty didn’t quite believe in undoing the curse with the flames of the lighthouse. However, he’d still do it because if he did nothing, he would panic. Thankfully, the Doctor was there. Fatty glanced at the Doctor with anticipation. He realised the Doctor looked very serious as he listened to the golden-haired man.

However, his hands... Fatty’s throat moved. He discovered the Doctor was silently moving the fat crab legs to the edge of the stone table before stowing them into his pocket. The Doctor was like a squirrel, storing food in preparation for the winter.

“We are unclear about its name, but according to the priest, no one can view its true form directly. One scale on its body is as large as a small mountain. Its teeth are like steep cliffs. Standing on its front and back, one would be able to see the sunrise and sunset of the same day. It is something beyond mortal understanding. Humans can only prostrate before it.

“I believe Mr Hao has figured it out too.” Chen Ran continued, “The church, the priestess...” He chuckled, “Only the baptised males can receive the holy iron. Even though many followers don’t follow the bible, the church has to, especially... in that dark age.

“It looks like we’ve encountered something incredible this time,” Chen Ran’s eyes somehow glowed in the dark, “Mr Hao...”

...

The pile of firewood crackled and burned.

There was an athletic figure shielded in the light. However, the person was curled up in a ball and looked so helpless.

Liang Long knelt on the floor, alone on the first floor of the lighthouse. It was exceptionally quiet. After separating from Jiang Cheng’s group, she didn’t go back to the room with the flame. She chose to stay down here. Even though the place was dark and quiet... whenever she thought of that aged woman, she felt uncomfortable.

Something was wrong with her. Liang Long was certain of that.

Plus, if she needed to go back, she had to walk up the dark staircase alone. Anything could have happened to her there.

With this in mind, she tossed another piece of wood into the fire. Thankfully, the first floor had some scattered tree branches other than the stone pillars. Or else she’d have to rely on her torch to wait for the three to return.

In an instant, her thought was dominated by a man’s face. She shivered. It was Chen Ran’s face...

She had long since heard of this man. She initially heard it from a former teammate.

Even though that teammate survived the nightmare realm, she lost her mind when she returned to the real world. She kept repeating the name, Chen Ran.

The smallest stimulus could trigger her fear. She sealed herself up. She curled up into the smallest ball and squeezed herself into tight spaces.