After watching the crying Thomson and returning the lantern to Nessus, Ronald began to decide the next action with the merchant. Although this house was full of weirdness, entering it was all they had left.
options.
The reason is simple——
Because they came to this open space, the scenery in the distance began to take into account their eyes.
The billowing black mist has actually surrounded the entire Black Mountain from all sides. Only a bird with wings can cross the chasm formed by them in the air.
The house in front of me is the only place on the Black Mountain that has not been swallowed up.
It is also the last way out for the three Ronalds.
——Unless someone considers taking the initiative to rush into the black mist as an option.
Immediately, the two of them, not wanting to waste time, prepared to walk towards the door of the house.
However, after taking two steps, Ronald still looked back at Thomson, who was still kneeling on the ground.
Nessos' comfort just now had some effect, at least Thomson did not continue to cry. But even if he stopped sobbing, the middle-aged man still lost the courage to stand up and continue moving forward.
"Thomson, can you stand up?"
"If you want to stay where you are, you'd better warn us when these black fogs approach."
"It doesn't matter if you shout loudly or destroy something."
"Anyway, please."
"..."
Hearing Ronald speak to Thomson, Nessos on the side immediately gave him a rather complicated look.
There was no coercion or persuasion, but a pleading tone.
The hint of "black mist may come" embedded in the words will definitely be the biggest boost to Thomson to stand up.
Is it the blink of an eye?
Or should I say that it has been less than a minute since I started comforting Thomson.
The 'noble gentleman' in front of me has organized this?
Combined with the keenness of being the first to spot the camp going out before...
This man can't be someone who specializes in negotiation or psychological research!
Just for a moment, Nessus' thoughts were racing by.
Behind the two men, Thomson's reaction proved that his shock was justified.
Although there was still fear in his eyes, Thomson really stood up!
"I...I can do that."
Faced with Ronald's inquiries and suggestions, how could this middle-aged businessman dare to stay where he was and face the black mist that would inevitably hit him alone?
The human instinct to stick together for survival drove him to force himself to stand up and follow him staggeringly.
————
It is said to be a house, but that is also the result of watching it from a distance.
During this period, there were obstacles caused by darkness and insufficient lighting.
After walking closer, the three of them realized that the house actually occupies a large area.
According to Ronald's experience before traveling, this is also a multi-person apartment-level residence, and surrounding the main body of the house, there is also a garden of equally large size.
this......
This is getting really suspicious.
How could such a manor appear outside a small town with a small population? It was as outrageous as building a castle in a slum.
From various economic and environmental considerations, it is not a building that a remote village that can be called a town can support.
"Thomson, haven't you been here before?"
Cautiously approaching the middle-aged businessman behind him, Ronald immediately asked in a low voice:
"Three years ago, was there such a wealthy family in Montenegro?"
Upon hearing this question, Thomson's eyes were stunned and he looked at the manor in front of him in confusion.
"well......?"
He hasn't lied before.
Three years ago, he did come to Montenegro.
But that was just a passing moment in my business career.
Who would remember such a trivial thing?
"Tsk——"
Seeing the look in Thomson's eyes, Ronald instantly understood that he could not get any more information from him, and decisively gave up putting more pressure on this guy.
Only one thing is clear at the moment.
This place is located in the black mountains and is also a manor in the center of the black mist.
Definitely not simple!
Otherwise, why didn't the black mist slow down earlier or later, but why did it only happen after it surrounded the manor?
It's not like this thing is showing mercy and is ready to let them live, right?
Safety comes first——
At this time, the advice of experienced people is often worth listening to.
Ronald's eyes immediately fell on Nassos in front of him.
If I remember correctly, this guy hinted that he had experienced similar incidents before...
Nassos was also very sensitive when he noticed that Ronald had walked towards him in two or three steps.
Before Ronald could speak, he whispered with an "I know what you want to do" look on his face:
"Okay, I know what you want to ask."
"But we don't have time to explain slowly here now."
"From now on, just look at my expression and act accordingly. Believe me, we are grasshoppers on the same rope."
"..."
Ronald looked at Nessus silently.
When giving instructions to himself, the middle-aged man basically did not cast extra eyes on him. He put almost all his energy on the manor in front of him.
That kind of terrifying concentration, it's like the black fog behind you is no longer important.
All I can see is this mansion!
call--
Suddenly, a sourceless wind blew around the three of them, sending chills down the spines of those who blew it.
If you listen carefully, you can still detect a strange and weird sound, like a broken bellows being torn apart.
——The above are the situations that normal people face.
——Doesn’t apply to Ronald at this moment!
Due to his previous encounters, he can now read any human text he has seen or not seen, and can also communicate without any barriers.
Then, the sound mixed in the wind turned out to be human wailing.
Just in time to be accurately recognized by him!
"ah--"
"Save...save me..."
"Don't die, I don't want to die!"
"Let me cross the river, Charon!"
"Damn purgatory, I curse you!"
"..."
The wind was filled with all kinds of despair and pain, as if someone was undergoing endless torture, which created this terrible roar.
Quietly, Ronald looked at the two people around him out of the corner of his eye.
Neither Nessus nor Thomson noticed the howling in the wind, and seemed to regard it as a simple chaotic wind sound.
Bang bang bang——
Just when Ronald was about to continue listening to the wind, Nessos, who was walking at the front, had already arrived at the door of the mansion, holding a lamp in his right hand. He stretched out his left hand and knocked on the single door.
A 'squeak' sound.
Almost as soon as the sound disappeared, the door on the left side was pushed open toward the outside.
The people inside seemed to be well prepared.
A boy who looked young was standing at the door, staring at the black mist in the distance with the same fear on his face.
This child was wearing ordinary white and gray linen clothes, and his appearance looked like that of an ordinary person.
"You guys, come in quickly."
"It's too dangerous out there."
As soon as he finished speaking, the boy himself moved to the left side to make way for the three of them to enter the house.
"..."
Under a cloudy night.
Nessus, the leader of the three who held the lantern, nodded and walked into it first.