Arkham's Big Shot Dared to Eat a Bomb. Would You?

Fortunately, Dylan had been through enough storms to keep his head.

He quickly recovered and stepped forward to ask tentatively, "Randolph Carter? Are... are you that famous author? Mr. Carter!?"

Carter turned toward him with a smile. "It's an honor to meet you, Mr. Dylan."

"Your illustrated Complete Guide to Plants and Complete Encyclopedia of Birds are beloved by our students."

"They're now safely housed in Miskatonic University's library, and students borrow them often."

Delighted that Carter knew his work, Dylan said, "Thank you for the praise!"

Evan asked curiously, "You two know each other?"

Dylan smiled. "Mr. Carter's breakout novel, The Window in the Attic, is quite famous."

"It was pulled from shelves when it first came out because the content was too frightening."

"But word of mouth spread, and many prominent people I know have read it."

"Its sinister atmosphere and depictions of all kinds of monsters were a milestone in the development of the novel."

Carter smiled, looking a little self-conscious at the praise.

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Dylan."

"Since you're here for academic research, why not stay at a hotel near Miskatonic University?"

Carter paused briefly. "You've seen what Arkham is like."

"You'll be relatively safer staying near the university."

Dylan had no reason to refuse. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your help!"

Then Dylan turned to Evan in surprise. "I didn't expect you to know Professor Carter."

Evan smiled. "We didn't know each other before. I was invited to visit Miskatonic University."

"I thought I'd finish your job first, then have a look around campus while I was here."

Dylan nodded with a smile. "What a good young man!"

The group then boarded a carriage bearing Miskatonic University's emblem without any trouble.

It rattled along the uneven streets, passing buildings