Chapter 196: The Shadow of the Tree (Part Three)

Perhaps to give Malin an opportunity to prove himself, both mentors independently chose to let him explain to the clergy of Silent Hill.

So, Malin recounted everything in great detail, from the moment the train stopped at the station to climbing up the city walls, while also sharing his observations on the bugs' habits and his suspicions about the ancient tomb.

Emet Selch's mentor's brother nodded, "We fully understood the bugs' habits on the first night, but you just arrived this morning and have already grasped their behavior, which is quite remarkable. Perhaps that is why you've been able to reach The Temple district. Carterburg's old Hoffman is quite fortunate to have such an outstanding apprentice."

His words garnered unanimous agreement from the bishops, and a dwarven bishop stepped forward, "I've heard your story. Old Steelhand was lucky, and I, a follower of the Master Smith of the Dwarves, offer you my personal, albeit modest, respect in my own name."