[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 199: The Garden on the Mist (1)

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Everyone simultaneously looked at Kaira, but Kaira was not confused in the least. He took a deep breath, and looked at all of them one by one, before finally stopping at Norman.

Then, he spoke, "I'm sure you're all confused by the situation. But, I want you all to share information about what you guys experienced earlier. The slightest information would be very valuable if you would give it."

He carefully chose his words, and deliberately to avoid words that were perceived as provocative and coercive. When Noelle saw him, Noelle inevitably acknowledged Kaira's ability to guide the conversation.

A few people turned to each other for a moment, and then Werli said, "I don't know exactly what's going on. Back then, I suddenly woke up in a very dirty prison cell and had a lot of human skeletons.I guess I was a little scared, so I didn't check the place further, and choose to hide … "

Werli was initially a little hesitant to say that, but he later realized that the situation was not so good, so he had to reveal what was really going on.

Of course, he cut out some information. One of the information he did not mention, was that the whisper he used to hear became stronger and crazier while he was in that prison.

Fortunately, everything returned to normal when Werli returned to this park. The rant he heard was so crazy, that he would probably go crazy if he heard it any longer.

Even the protection that Anastasia provided was still not enough to dampen it.

While he was frustrated at the thought of how many weaknesses he had, another voice emerged, it came from Alan.

"I showed up at the funeral. The corpses buried there immediately rose up and tried to attack me. But, their bodies were instantly shattered upon coming into contact with any physical object."

Kaira nodded, and looked the other way, hoping they would all tell her what they were going through.

After seeing Alan and Werli tell their part, inevitably the others lose their doubts to hide what happened to them.

One by one, their stories were all collected.

Everyone actually appeared in a random and uncertain place. From their words, it seemed that they were placed in a position that was somewhat far apart from each other.

Kaira was able to find Noelle and Olivia was a stroke of luck, but she had no idea what had happened to them before that. So, he naturally turned his head to the two of them.

Olivia knew she had no other choice. In a situation like this, it wouldn't be a problem if he told some of his story. That will help him solve the real problem.

"I appeared near the forest, precisely on the edge of the abyss. In front of me, there was a giant black castle that belonged to no one. Far away at the bottom of the abyss, there was a river with a very swift current, and the fog that was there was also very thick, I slightly lost control of my magic for a while."

What he said was a truth that was not at all covered up. It's just that, he had a little secret about the small details so that he could find out for himself.

One of the little details he hid, was the strange sensation he got from that red moon.

Kaira nodded, then looked at Noelle.

Noelle objected a little to telling her, but she realized that there was no point in hiding it.

"I appeared inside the castle, in one of the rooms that was probably the library. Unlike you, I appear in the form of my children. Back then, there were many mirrors that suddenly appeared, and instantly took out a copy of this myself almost perfectly."

Noelle had a little to hide the fact that she was in a difficult situation back then, so she didn't mind telling the others.

Of course, it was impossible for him to say that he had a very serious accident, and had to rely on Olivia for help.

Olivia understood that, so she just smiled wryly. Furthermore, Kaira herself had a surprised expression.

She was a little surprised by the part of Noelle's story that explained about the mirror.

(Mirror capable of mimicking the person's true appearance and strength.. Sounds a little terrible .. )

Fortunately Noelle gave an additional explanation that the imitation coming out of the mirror would only have the power, and not the intelligence of the person who copied it.

For a moment, they were confused by Noelle's explanation, but immediately understood after a while.

They had imagined how the figure of Noelle would attack without reason and mind.

The conversation continued, and they finally came to the last person. That was Norman.

Everyone watched Norman, and waited for an answer from him. However, Norman looked puzzled for a moment.

"I ... I guess I originally appeared in a park .. With many crosses surrounding it. There was a girl and a man, but .. I'm not sure who they were. Next ... I lost my consciousness and .. I suddenly appeared in the giant castle hall that Noelle had said before.

"I tried to get out, but I got lost. The place suddenly became a labyrinth. Furthermore, all I know is that I have returned to this place … "

The first thing that some people think of when they hear Norman's story, is the projection of memories from an unknown person in the Garden of Memories before.

The background of the place matched Norman's explanation, and the two people who appeared there were most likely the same people as a man and girl who appeared on that memory projection.

Before, just before they came out of the Garden of Memories, they had agreed to keep everything they saw a secret, pretending that they had never seen it before. Of course, that only applies to memories that appear from unknown sources.

For the memory of all the people they did have from the beginning, it was their right to tell it to others or not.

Noelle could feel a huge change in the air around her, and she was clearly convinced that something was wrong with everyone.

Back before his group came to this place, they had not set foot in the Garden of Memories at all, so it was natural for them to know nothing.

Noelle glanced to the side, and saw Olivia's expression that didn't have much change. Even so, for Noelle who had been with him for a long time, she could clearly feel the change from him.

At this moment, Olivia noticed Noelle's gaze. She wanted to look back at Noelle, but it would be awkward because she did not know if she wanted to tell Noelle about what she saw from the memory projection.

To distract her, Olivia begins to recall other memory projections. It was a memory of herself, with Noelle in a park with a repeating cycle of time.

Olivia approached Levina, and crouched down, looking at her gently. "What happened to you? "

Levina was puzzled for a moment, but with her intelligence good enough, she immediately replied, "Ataraxia Castle … "

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(Attoria .. )

This was the first time they had all heard of the name.

Kaira couldn't stand her curiosity, so she first asked, "What is Ataraxia? "

Levina looked rather frightened as she looked at Kaira who seemed to be pressing her, However, she immediately ventured to herself, not wanting to embarrass Noelle who was standing still behind her.

"Ataraxia Castle .. The castle that Papa created for the Archons."

The word 'Papa' there clearly refers to Noelle. Everyone simultaneously looked at Noelle, questioning what she had done so as to create such a castle.

However, Noelle herself did not even know the answer.

Levina's answer reinforces his theory of world time that has been repeated. However, it gave him another question; actually, what was he doing at that time?!

Noelle almost massaged her own temple, but fortunately was able to hold herself back by sighing harshly.

"I don't know about it at all" he said, shaking his head.

After that, silence re-established. Kaira is busy thinking, and suddenly visited by Rico.

"Did you find the message I left? "

He doesn't bother to make small talk, and gets straight to the point. His voice was quite low, aiming for no one else to hear his conversation.

Kaira responded by nodding her head. "I found her with the two of them" he said, glancing at Noelle and Olivia, who were still silent, thinking in silence.

Rico nodded as if saying 'So, yes ..' then looked back at Kaira. "Hows it? Did you find any other leads? "

Silent for a moment, Kaira helplessly shook her head. He felt it was a bit heavy to say this, but he could only consult this matter with Rico.

"Unfortunately no. But, I'm sure Olivia found something. Just then he was examining the area with a high density of dirty mana, and he suddenly kept silent. It can be concluded that he must have found something."

"I understand ... Then? "

Kaira thought for a moment, then returned to answer, "Actually, that's all. After that incident, we decided to go look for you or Norman. But, in the end we arrived at a place that was most likely a manifestation of Norman's dream."

This time he didn't bother to cover it up. He and Rico already shared a similar understanding of the situation, so there would be no problems occurring if they were to reveal information to each other.

Later, Kaira explains everything, about the manifestation of the Norman dream she saw with Noelle and Olivia.

Upon hearing that, Rico's expression froze slightly. He then shook his head while sighing tiredly.

"I remember that he was a little obsessed with bringing this country into the era of the Industrial Revolution … "

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Meanwhile, in a place not far from where Kaira and Rico were, Noelle and the group were sitting there, talking about their strange experiences during a dreamland trip.

Thanks to everyone's explanation, Cryll, Stella, and Chloe finally understood the situation.

Noelle's guess is pretty right. The blessings attached to their souls made them all remain conscious during this dreamland. However, if one did not have it, then they would remain in a semi-conscious state there, waiting until they woke up completely.

For now, Noelle will not answer Cryll's offending questions about how she and everyone can stay awake. He has other priorities.

It was an investigation into what her body's constitution was like as a child!

With the situation happening, Noelle came to the conclusion that the condition she had experienced before had happened due to the influence of one's dreams. And the dream that caused it all was Olivia's dream!

She probably had a wet dream about the figure of Noelle—or rather Izaya as a child.

Because of her dream, it exerted a direct influence on Noelle, causing her body to return to when she was a child.

However, this also results in questions with other confusing answers.

How could he maintain consciousness there? While his blessing should have been 'not' he had at the time.

Is it because of the influence of the vampire's power or aura? Or maybe because the level is high, so it provides resistance to a certain stage? Anyway, the answer is confusing.

A person's level did not have much effect on the strength they possessed. It would only increase slightly the moment one reached the limit of its potential; and the result for all of that was a small increase in the strength they intended to increase.

Noelle never expected to get Lucid Dream when she levelled up, so she should not have such strength. And even if he had it, that power would disappear when his body returned to the form of children.

(Could ... Level ... Dream .. One's resilience ... Mental stability? The state of mind may have an effect .. )

Noelle frowned as various clues appeared in her mind. However, in the end he did not voice out everything, and instead shouted in annoyance, "Ahh, damn it! This is all too confusing! "

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