Chapter 21 The Strange Story of the Old Castle (1)(2/2)
Neferti carefully picked up a notebook and looked at the cover.
"The Diary of Lilia de Crozier"
"January 8, 1445,
"Brother is finally sending a reply from the south!
“He told me that this was an adventure into the hot and humid jungle and ancient civilization, and it was an archaeological miracle that unveiled the lost troll civilization.
"He was bragging again. If it were really so easy to find miracles, archaeologists should have discovered them long ago. He would have lied to me, and Murat would not have lied!
"I'm so worried about his health, eczema, and skin diseases. He has been wearing a strange silver mask for a long time. Will the rainforest in the south worsen his condition? I want to pray for him."
Seeing the girl's concern for her brother, Neferti sighed bitterly and continued reading.
“January 12, 1445,
"Brother is back! Holy light, I was frightened. If Murat hadn't been with me these days, I would have been frightened to death by the terrible things in Beyelan. Summoned by the Sacrifice of the Chosen One
What are they?
"My brother didn't seem to care. He was eloquent and kept talking to Murat and me, describing a magical lost world that had no trace in any documents.
"He said that there is a basin surrounded by mountains, hot and humid forests and ancient troll ruins. There are many extremely huge creatures living there. They are like the descendants of legendary dragons, trolls, and many strange and ferocious giant insects.
Rule that world together.
"I don't like it when he keeps talking! Especially when he announces his adventure story and then rushes into the laboratory!"
“January 13, 1445,
"What is my brother doing? He didn't even tell Murat~ It's so strange, they have such a good relationship! I also read their book drawn by Miss Xia Long, of course, it's an abridged version, the kind that can be shown to ladies!
"I have to go investigate!"
"January 14, 1445,
"What~
"Ise de Crozier, the Viscount of an ancient family, brought back some dry stems and leaves of plants from his great southern expedition? I can go to the garden and pull out a bag for him in five minutes!
"I want to tell Murat! Let's laugh at the great explorer Isius during dinner!"
Neferty felt something was wrong inexplicably.
She felt as if she knew and had even seen those plant specimens with her own eyes.
She turned to the next page tremblingly. Miss Viscount's delicate and beautiful words became confusing and distorted here, and only one sentence was left:
Chapter completed!