The head-numbing inscription bears traces of the times, and one can't help but wonder what horrific stories have happened in this village.With a slight movement of the nose, you can feel the stench wafting in the breeze, lingering around you all the time, stimulating the senses of the four people at any time.The old man's evasive reaction to this place reflected the problems in the village.In front of the small grocery store, a woman with albinism was reclining on a hammock tied to a stone pillar at both ends, half-squinting her eyes.Scattered on the ground were some stinking old books, perhaps too old and therefore moth-eaten.In front of the door of the shop is a small wooden table with some daily necessities and fruits and vegetables that don't look too fresh."
Stranger, I don't care what you want to buy, I don't care what problems you have, as long as you have enough money, I will answer all your questions.If you don't want to pay, then don't disturb my rest. ”The woman stretched out her thin and bony fingers, with long, grayish nails on all five fingers, like the claws of a banshee, and pointed to the small jar on the wooden table, and said hoarsely.There was some change in the small jar, which was obviously where the charges were made.When Chobuterrand heard this, he motioned for Columbia to take some change out of the package and drop it into a small jar.He didn't have much cash on him, and the money he had left over had to pay for his accommodation, so he couldn't spend too much money here.Colombia threw the change into the small jar, and the woman said hoarsely, "Five taels of gold and eighty cents, give me twenty cents, and you can ask two questions, otherwise you will have to take a box of matches and leave." ”Since the woman was facing away from the door, people couldn't see her face, but Jot Brown was surprised that she only had to listen to her ability to know how much money had been put in."
Sif, do you have any change?"
Jobuterron turned to Sif and asked."
Well, I'll see, give.Two taels of gold and twenty cents, so you can ask three questions, right?
”Sif pulled out the money and asked the woman in the hammock."
Two, because the one you just got is also a question, and I've already asked you questions."
Sif was so angry when she heard this, but she could only helplessly not figure out the rules.After dropping the coin into the jar, Columbia looked at Jot Brown, who looked down thoughtfully.After a while, Jot Brown asked, "First question: we need a safe place to stay in the village.Whether it's a hotel, guesthouse, B&B, or hotel, no matter the environment, safety is the number one consideration. ”The woman did not answer immediately, but turned around and showed her terrible face.Her eyes were covered in a white film, hollow and unfocused, and her sickly pale skin and gray hair looked eerie.This woman obviously has delicate facial features, each of which is almost perfect when viewed individually, but when put together, there is an obvious sense of disobedience and incongruity.On the right cheek of her face, there is a burn mark, and the burned skin has healed into an evocative shape: a dead baby.The visual impact of her turning of her head shocked everyone, and she stared straight at Jot Brown."
Very well, you understand my rules here, although the value of this question is far more than three gold, but I will answer you."
She replied with her mouth open.She has a mouthful of yellow teeth that are close to rotting, which makes people feel disgusted when they look at it."
There is no absolute security, only relative security, and this is the law you have to master to survive in Arkham.Behind the ruins of the church to the right of the stele, there is a place called the Traveler's House.It is the safest place for you outsiders. ”After that, the woman showed a strange smile, like a devil's grin, "It's just the price, it's not cheap."
Okay, the second question, have you thought it through?
”Jote Brown was about to speak, but Professor Rob reached out and stood in front of Joe Brown."
Wait a minute, let me ask one."
Jobuterron stopped his question and looked at Professor Robb."
Hello, ma'am, according to what you said earlier, three Bucks can only ask one question, but you don't say whether your answer is true or not.That builds on that, and lies can also be a way to answer.I'm sorry I raised such a question, but your many references to the rules remind me of the rules and regulations in demonology.When the devil signs a contract with humans, he needs to fulfill the desire of the contract in order to get the corresponding reward, while the devil will take advantage of loopholes in the contract to maximize his own interests.So the question now is whether the answer you're answering is true and reliable?
Or, are you sincere in the principles of the contract?
”Professor Rob asked slowly.And the more the woman listened, the smile on her face became brighter, and after Professor Rob finished speaking, the woman laughed eerily, "Giggles, good, good, I like to make deals with smart people."
I will answer this question for free.My answers must be correct, honest and pertinent. ”"Okay, thank you."
Professor Rob bowed to the woman in thanks.Jot Brown gratefully cast an admiring look at Professor Rob, which he really hadn't thought about at the time, and Professor Rob waved his hand and said to Joe Brown, "It's your turn." ”Jobron had intended to ask about the direction and way forward of Miskatonik University, but after Professor Rob interrupted, Jobland's sudden desire to ask a question of a special nature was needed."
What knowledge does the Silver Key represent?"
Jobuterron definitely didn't ask for no reason, but he felt that the woman in front of him was not simple, and she was definitely not an ordinary grocery store proprietor.A person who is familiar with the study of the devil and can set up shop in such a strange village does not look like a person without any abilities.And the question asked at this time will solve a puzzle that has plagued him for a long time.But the three people around him looked at Jot Brown in bewilderment, and they didn't know what the Silver Key had to do with going to Miskatonik University.The proprietress of the grocery store was stunned when she heard this, and fell silent.After a moment, the proprietress said faintly, "Another question, I can't answer you this question."
I can't even say how much. ”When Jobuterrand heard this, he was not disappointed, for he understood the importance of the silver key, and the idea that the answer could be obtained with three gold was indeed an extravagant and false expectation.The woman's expression was a little lost, and her answer was a hidden mystery.Not being able to answer doesn't mean that she doesn't know, and she can't even say how much money she has, symbolizing that she has broken the rules she has set and violated the contract, so the importance of this question and the danger behind it are far greater than the spirit of her contract."
What if I have to answer this question?"
Jobuterron suddenly asked aggressively looking into the eyes of the proprietress in front of him."
Then before I can say it, I'll die."
The proprietress replied frankly, "In order to survive, I am willing to give up the principles I have set. ”With that, the woman pointed to the stone tablet outside the door and shook her head slightly."
Okay, then I need information to get to Miskatanik University."
At this point, Jote Brown can only return to the original option and ask about the problem that needs to be solved.Before leaving, no one knew the exact location and location of Maskatonic University, only that it was located in the small town of Arkham, so they had to find Maskatanik University in Arkham on their own."
No one knows, because the location of Miskatonic University is constantly moving, and you need to find tokens to get to Miskatanik University.And at the Traveler's House, you'll find the answer.Okay, I'm going to close, and I'll lose money if I continue to talk. ”With that, the woman reached out and pulled the rope that had fallen beside her, and the end of the rope was linked to the curtain in front of the door.The curtain was lowered slowly, and the words Do Not Disturb were written on the curtain in red paint.———— bypassed the crumbling ruins of the church, and it was already late at night.There were no pedestrians on the road, only a lamp in the house not far away.It didn't take much effort for the four of them to find the traveler's house from the street that the grocery store proprietress had said.Compared to other ordinary tiled houses, this crooked traveler's house is like a road sign.Three stories high, with a strange spire, and a rusty iron chimney emitting gray smoke from the roof.In front of the hastily fenced courtyard were unkempt weeds, and in front of the courtyard hung an iron plaque that read Traveler's House in twisted and crooked script.Pushing open the door of the small courtyard, there was the sound of bells.The door to the Traveler's House then opened, and there was no light inside, only a faint kerosene lamp.Standing at the reception was a simplely dressed old woman with her hair combed in a neat bun."
Hello, little guests."
The old woman smiled kindly, but she did not shy away from facing these strangers like Jot Brown, and seemed a little enthusiastic."
Now we only have two rooms left, do you want to live there?"
The old woman took out two keys and shook them in front of everyone.The brass-colored key has a little rust on it, but it's still shiny and obviously has been maintained for a long time."
Well, we want both rooms.How much does it cost to stay for one night at the moment?
”Jot Brown asked."
One hundred, no problem, right?"
The old woman replied with a smile.This price is really beyond Jobbutre's imagination, two rooms for a night to cost two hundred gold, if this is converted into gold marks, that is more than three hundred gold marks, enough for a middle-class family to live a life of three dishes and one soup a day for a year.Jot Brown was speechless for a moment, but he was also quite helpless.At this time, they don't seem to have any more options than staying in a hotel.But Professor Rob indifferently took out two hundred lumps of gold from his coat pocket and put them on the reception desk in front of the old woman."
Then give me two."
Sif and Columbia cast surprised glances at Professor Rob, who stroked his beard."
It's very profitable to engage in learning.As long as a project finds an investor, there will be no shortage of money, and there is a good subsidy in the college. ”"Ah, I'm so envious!"
Columbia looked envious and looked at Professor Rob with sparkling eyes."
Hehe, it seems that you guys have a good relationship.The key is given to you, one is on the first floor, your legs are inconvenient, you and the little girl live in this room; The other room is on the top floor, so you two men can go up and squeeze it. ”The old woman looked at everyone with a warm smile on her face and handed over the key."
Thank you, Grandma," Sif asked obediently, taking the key, "I heard that Arkham is not safe at night.Is there anything we need to pay attention to when we stay at the hotel at night?
”The old woman was still smiling when she heard this, but there was a glimmer of light in her eyes, "Hehe, just remember to lock the door and close the window."
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A good boy who is obedient will not have any problems.Before you enter the room, remember to knock on the door three times, not more than once.We only have hot water until half past ten in the evening, so if you want to take a shower, you can go and wash it quickly.If you want something to eat, there's an iron hose next to the bed, and if you throw a paper ball into it, someone will bring it to you, but there is an extra charge for what to eat. ”"Okay, grandma, I see."
Sif looked politely and replied politely."
Well, well-behaved girl, take your little lover.Have a nice evening. ”The old woman smiled at everyone and waved her hand cordially.Then Jot Brown was pushed into the room by Sif and before entering the room, he knocked on the door three times and then unlocked it with the key.Before unlocking, Jot Brown seemed to hear faint footsteps in the room, like someone walking on tiptoe on the floor, but walking extremely fast, because the footsteps were relatively densely spaced compared to normal people.When I entered the door, I found that the windows in the room were locked from the inside, so the source of those footsteps was a bit mysterious.Instead of going to their room right away, Professors Columbia and Robb followed Jot Brown and Sif inside, closed the door, and locked it.From now on, they need to be vigilant and carefully deploy every step.There were two beds in the room, and Jot Brown motioned for the three of them to sit on the edge of the bed first."
Are you any strange?"
Jot Brown frowned and asked the trio."
The enthusiasm is too much."
Professor Rob said softly."
No, it's not just the question, it's the hint in her words."
Howbutran carefully recalled every word and sentence that the old woman said, and found that there was a very important factor in it."
You mean obedient good boy?"
Sif reacted immediately and asked."
Yes, remember the information the grocery store proprietress provided?"
Jote Brown looked at the three of them and frowned, "There is no absolute security, only relative security.This sentence made me very concerned, and even the way the conversation was conducted then seemed to have some connection with the present. ”