[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 171: Disturbance

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A few seconds passed with complete silence. None of the things that were there dared to make a sound.

Even though the strange creature had already disappeared without a trace, most of the people who saw it were still shrouded in fear of the indistinct figure.

Until finally, Noelle felt a terrible pain in her head.

"Akh– Ughh–"

Noelle held her own head as her eyes widened in surprise. It was not like the headaches he was used to. It's so different. Like hundreds of needles piercing every part of his head.

Noelle desperately tried to catch her breath, and endured the pain. While beside her Olivia looked surprised and frantically used her hand to slam up to support Noelle.

Soon, the pain finally subsided, and then disappeared. His head was already light, but the anxiety of the pain that could have reappeared was still haunting him.

With Olivia's help, Noelle finally made it to the bed, and immediately sat on the edge.

Beside her, Olivia looked at him anxiously.

"Is Noelle okay? "

In response, Noelle simply smiled, and nodded briefly. "I'm fine. It's just ... What was that … "

"So? "

Olivia looks confused. He tilted his head while Noelle was still trying to digest all that information.

Staring at Olivia, Noelle then tried to remember everything that happened before. However, the result is nil. He could not remember what had just happened.

About that strange creature that had that many tentacles, he had already forgotten everything. But, even if he forgot all that, the feeling he left behind was still very strong. So Noelle naturally understood that something had just happened.

"Livia .. Do you remember ... What happened about 2 minutes ago? "

The time Noelle spent calming herself down was quite long, and she spent even more time organizing her thoughts on the bed.

And as Noelle asked that, the look of confusion on Olivia's face became even clearer.

He didn't understand why Noelle was asking that, but he would try to answer.

However, he cannot.

As he tried to answer, he somehow stopped moving. Not because there was something disturbing, but because he did not know what to say.

All his thoughts about what happened just a moment ago had disappeared completely.

Olivia shook her head and timidly looked at Noelle. "No ... I don't remember at all ... What happened? "

Surprisingly, neither Noelle nor Olivia lost their memories of anything else. Their previous conversation, and the scene when Noelle finally returned from the bathroom. All are still very fresh in the memory of both.

There was only one part cut off. It was as if it was a video clip that had been removed from his memory.

Faced with all those questions, Noelle only had one simple answer.

It was a bit hard to believe it, but that was the only logical reason he could think of.

"Time manipulation, yes … "

If it were like that, then everything would be clear. Only time control could control such memories.

Olivia who heard him instantly nodded with complete understanding. He quickly made a thinking pose, and sorted all the events in his head one by one.

Even so, in fact, there is still one theory that Noelle has not revealed to Olivia.

It was about the existence of a strange creature that most likely appeared, and immediately disappeared along with their memories of him.

Compared to the time control theory that can still be proven, Noelle's theory is rather difficult to believe. After all, he had no proof that could strengthen his theory.

Everything, based only on his instincts.

Whatever it was, Noelle no longer knew what to do. He's almost out of sense.

From the beginning, why did that happen? What purpose? And why is all this weirdness happening around him? Noelle didn't want to admit it, but the answer was to herself.

All of those events, all events involving the turn of that time, always involved him alone.

(I think I'm going crazy .. )

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"Muuhhh … "

The sun is in a high enough position. The morning breeze that was strangely quite swift today blew away all the leaves and small matter present in the surroundings.

Noelle sighed tiredly and began to do a short stretch.

It had been almost an entire hour since the strange incident, and Noelle had calmed herself down enough.

Now, Noelle was finally able to refocus on her original goal.

"Noelle .. Is Noelle really okay? Better Noelle rest … "

As Noelle was thinking about what she should do next, Olivia came over and anxiously pulled the edge of her clothes.

Noelle turned around and looked at Olivia confusedly, before finally displaying her gentle smile naturally.

"I'm fine, really. It's all thanks to you" Noelle said, raising one hand and placing it over Olivia's head.

His hand naturally moved to stroke her, but it immediately stopped when he noticed the presence of others there.

Olivia's face was flushed red, but she immediately put on her usual expression as she sensed their presence.

There were two people who showed up, and it was Norman with Kaira.

Noelle gestured to Olivia using her gaze, and Olivia understood that. He immediately walked back and left Noelle alone with Norman and Kaira.

He was a little worried about the idea, but from the beginning he always found it difficult to refuse Noelle's request. In the end, he could only agree.

As soon as Olivia walked away, Noelle turned to Norman and Kaira. "What do you guys want to talk about? "

"Just a trivial thing," Kaira replied as she shrugged her shoulders.

"Sepele? "

Noelle raised her eyebrows in confusion, and turned to Norman.

There, Norman had a very different expression from everyone. She looked anxious, and her attempt to cover up that expression was a little futile as Noelle could clearly see it.

Kaira nodded, ignoring Noelle who was thinking to herself.

"Yes. Actually, it has to do with our return. Are we going to follow the same route as before? "

Noelle was silent for a moment, before finally answering by shaking her head. "No, we're not going through that portal anymore. After everything that happened .. I'm sure that some people have closed or destroyed the portal."

Everyone spent a long time saving Cryll. It was possible that, by making use of that time, the remaining enemies had managed to destroy the portal that they had all used to reach this island.

But, if that was the case, how would they return? Kaira always thought about that.

From the beginning, the exact location of the island is unknown. They were able to reach it because of the portal that Noelle had somehow found.

That is, there is only one possibility.

"You have prepared the route, yes … "

Kaira muttered as she stared at the ground, trying to guess everything Noelle had secretly planned.

Noelle nodded, and then stretched her body. "Indeed. But, I'm quite worried about one thing."

"And? Whatisit? "

This time Norman asked somewhat nervously. Noelle didn't know the reason, but she was a little interested in digging up the anxiety Norman felt.

"Transport. Since we're going to cross the ocean, we need a good means of transportation to make the trip smooth."

Noelle had indeed prepared several small boats in her spatial warehouse, but she was a little worried by the fact that everyone there had no experience in driving a boat.

In addition, there were also many high-leveled sea monsters. It is not a problem because the majority of people there have great power, but still it risks destroying the boat they will use.

The transport ship or transport ship for the sea had been modified in such a way that the monsters would not attack it. And even if they attacked, the ship would not be destroyed easily because of all the protection magic mechanisms that worked.

There was one other option Noelle could think of, but she quickly turned it down herself when she realized the burden to be generated.

The reason Noelle rejected that choice was of course because that way would weigh heavily on her.

Controlling a carpet that was filled with less than 10 people was quite heavy, how he could survive for several hours of travel with 16 people.

Sure he could put them all into the《Reign》, but it would be even more troublesome considering his magic consumption that would increase as the number of people who entered there increased.

"I understand … "

Answering a short answer like that, Norman then nodded. He looked pondering for a moment, before finally raising his face again and looking at Noelle.

"Don't you guys have any magic that can make the path we're about to cross? "

"It can be done with Livia's ice magic, but freezing the surface of the sea water isn't as easy as you might imagine, so I'll reject the idea."

"Once, yes … "

Norman was a little disappointed, but he tried not to show it in the expression plastered on his face.

"So that's our problem now. There is no transportation we can use. And now, I have one suggestion. But I doubt you'll all agree to this."

"Tell me what it is" said Kaira with great emphasis.

Noelle responded casually, completely indifferent to the threatening look Kaira had directed at her.

"You guys wait here for some time, while I'll go to kidnap– I mean tame the monsters that can take us away across the ocean."

Noelle did not know for sure how great the distance that separated between this island and the Eisen plains was, but it should not be too far away.

He should have had enough time to go hunt some monsters like wyverns, or sea monsters that could be used as vehicles.

"Norman, what do you think? " Kaira asked Norman to be sure, but Norman did not answer her immediately, and instead pondered for a while.

To be honest, Kaira herself thought that using monsters as vehicles was a good thing. He had never ridden a wyvern or any other powerful monster, but it would be an interesting idea.

Wellh, he was a man, so it was natural for him to feel excited about this. However, Kaira shows no interest, and instead asks Norman to find out his opinion.

Then Norman answered.

"I thought ... That would be a good idea, but .. I'm afraid, some of us never ride monsters, so maybe they'll be a little scared."

"But .." Norman then continued, "I don't think we have any other choice."

In short, Norman's answer is yes.

That's a dilemma. Norman could not decide which one he should prioritize. Whether the comfort and safety of his friends, or the efficiency in undergoing a process. He can't choose any of those.

Therefore, making such a decision was quite difficult for Norman.

Unfortunately, Noelle did not understand that. So, Noelle immediately made a decision when Norman had given his approval.

"Then ... Go straight. We can't spend much longer."

Saying that, Noelle turned around and walked towards the location where everyone had been waiting.

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Meanwhile, in a place not far from the remote island …

A human figure in a black robe that covered all parts of his body seemed to be floating in the air.

However, no one noticed his presence.

Behind him, a large-bodied man who was also in a hovering position in the air watched his surroundings in confusion.

"I never knew there was an island in a place like this … "

He only muttered, but the cloaked man standing in front of him instead responded quickly.

"That's natural. The higher-ups of the other liberating squads had kept this place a secret from all the members. It was because they did not want their subordinates to know that they and the Voyager envoys had done something inhumane here."

He then removed the hood of his robe, and showed an expressionless cold face staring at the island.

He is Terneth, who has secretly escaped from Nuko who has treated all her injuries.

"But ... What are we doing here? "

The man behind her looked confused, but Terneth had no intention of answering her, and preferred to show her directly.

"Now, let's start this again. I won't let them all sleep well. I wonder who will rebel first and separate after knowing many things that have happened in their past … "

The man, however, only fell silent upon seeing the figure of Terneth.

Terneth smiled, but somehow his smile was so empty and did not have any impression. The fun? Nope. The hatred? Not particularly.

The man did not understand much, but he was sure that Terneth was currently feeling emotions that were difficult for him and others to understand.

Something like an emotion that can only be understood by oneself.

"Take it, this will be a little revenge from me."

And in doing so, several intricate magic circles appeared before Terneth, bringing the seed of division to Noelle and the others.

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"Nnghhh … "

Pleasant groans came out of Noelle's lips as she stretched her body.

His two hands were put together, and raised upwards, while his upper body slightly spun to the side. The sound of a comfortable crack in the ear instantly came out as he did that.

"Now ... Is everything ready? "

As soon as she finished, Noelle turned her head and looked at everyone. They just looked at each other and then looked at Noelle in confusion.

"We've heard the details from Norman and Kaira, but .. Are we all really going back riding monsters? "

"Did you not like the idea? "

Some of them shook their heads in response, and continued, "No, we've all agreed. It's just ... This will be our first experience in riding monsters in the ocean. So ... It's a little stressful … "

Noelle was not surprised, but still widened her eyes when she heard that directly. Moreover, from Iris who he thought would be the bravest girl there.

In any case, he simply shrugged his shoulders listlessly, and replied, "Then, I will make this an experience that you will probably never forget. So be prepared."

Noelle put both of her hands into her pocket, and looked back.

There, three giant tortoises were silent with their shells fitted with something like a waterproof leather saddle.

The three turtles are sea monsters that Noelle managed to get when he was exploring the ocean around this island.

Fortunately, they are herbivorous creatures and are tolerant enough in humans that Noelle does not need to use violence to tame them.

Noelle then felt a gentle touch around her right arm, and naturally turned her head there.

Beside her, Olivia stared at him in silence while hugging Noelle's right arm.

" …? "

Noelle was a little confused, but soon understood what Olivia wanted to say.

He immediately lowered his head and brought his ears closer to Olivia's lips to hear what Olivia was about to whisper.

But, just before Olivia could say anything ….

A magic circle with a complicated pattern suddenly appeared under their respective feet.

Noelle reflexively pushes Olivia away to save her, only to realize the fatal mistake she made.

The magic circle appeared under their feet all. Which means, it would be even more dangerous if he kept Olivia away from him.

Before Noelle could respond to her careless actions, a dazzling light instantly filled her field of view, and dampened all incoming sounds.

Noelle couldn't respond in time. The only thing he could do was pay attention to the magic circle pattern that was under his feet.

His quick mind told him, that it was a magic circle for teleportation spells.

And when he realized that, his consciousness instantly disappeared.

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