Chapter 637

In the Marvel World, the System Works for Me

Aside from the Golden Compass and the Vertical-Pupil Pendant, the rest was ordinary gear. It wasn't completely useless against supernatural Weird Monsters, but its effectiveness would be greatly reduced.

After checking their equipment, the two cautiously entered the valley.

A thin mist hung over the valley.

No wild plants grew unchecked.

And it was unnaturally quiet.

Signs of human activity were obvious.

"There's a cabin over there," Geralt said suddenly.

"Keep your voice down," Kara whispered.

"No need." Geralt reached out and stirred the mist. "This fog is some kind of detection method. We've already been spotted. We might as well pay an open visit."

"Okay!"

Kara sounded a little excited.

What was she so excited about? Geralt grabbed Kara as she started striding forward. "Hey, hey. Being open about it doesn't mean being reckless... Watch for traps."

"Sorry." Kara realized her mistake.

They found no traps along the way.

But caution never hurt.

A ring of tulip trees had been planted around the cabin as a fence.

Geralt crouched, picked up a pinch of soil, and sniffed it.

"The soil's mixed with powders ground from several herbs. Cloves, agrimony, allspice, cornflowers... These are positive-energy plants, usually used to calm the mind and aid sleep, ward off evil and heal, or defend against supernatural creatures," Geralt said.

"So?" Kara asked.

"If the person living here controls the monsters, why use any of this?" Geralt said.

Kara's eyes lit up. "Really?"

Geralt glanced at her. "If you want the answer, ask the owner yourself."

"Okay." Kara took a deep breath.

Geralt circled the cabin to scout it out. Then they approached the front door, stood off to one side, and knocked.

No one answered. They knocked again.

Once, twice...

After the third