Chapter 158 - Great Fortune

Chan of course can't do anything to help that Ghost, it is considered rather clumsy to enter the Deadly Tree's suckage Radius even with all the acknowledged warnings spread by any Ghost in the surrounding area. If it was a Human having such a fate, Chan would have second thoughts about helping that Human instead of leaving him or her to parish. But how could he help a Ghost? He can't grab the Ghost's hand and he certainly doesn't wish to be possessed by the Ghost in order to save it. Because who could Guarantee that he wouldn't be dragged along with the Ghost? And who can Guarantee that the Ghost would leave his body after being escorted to safety?

He had no Compass to figure out which direction this Ghost was being dragged to, but when glanced upon from where Chan was standing, the Ghost was being dragged towards the Ghost tree with a sharp left. That pointed out how Chan was so close to losing direction. If he continued with this rate, dawn would break and he would be nowhere close to finding the tree, even walking far away from it enough to meet a town.

Having no idea how to properly use his paranormal vision, since these are his first couple of hours with it, he still took a glance around to see if the Source Bear is close enough to attack him. He didn't have to use his paranormal vision for such minor task though. However, he also wanted to assure himself if any Source bear would make an appearance here in the near hour or a bit longer than that.

He didn't quite see any animal in particular, but he did notice a small black dot being rather far away. His Paranormal vision wasn't able to predict if that black dot would be anywhere near where he is or if it actually is an animal, what animal would be shaped as a Black dot? The fact that Chan can't predict if it will be near him or not, makes it a lot more confusing. Especially since he can only predict upcoming animals. Raising a theory that the approacher isn't an animal.

I know what you might be thinking right now while you're reading this. Wouldn't he focusing on that strange black dot lead to losing this Ghost? He is already far away from that Tree. Well, the Ghost wasn't being dragged fast. Chan would be able to stand close to it by just walking normally. Perhaps this Ghost entered the Ghost Tree's suckage radius not to long ago, or this would be the average speed no matter how close the Ghost would get to the tree. The only way he would figure that puzzle out, is by continuing to follow the Ghost.

This task however, did not fail to become mentally disturbing. The victim seemed to have noticed that Chan has the Paranormal Vision. How? Well the clue is in his eyes. Even though Chan hasn't had the chance of noticing it yet, his eyes were glowing in grey. No pupil or lense was visible, just grey. Symbolizing that he has been blessed with Paranormal vision. 

Even if there wasn't an official mark about this vision, the Ghost would be able to notice due to the fact that Chan is following the Ghost, with little distance apart from it. Plus, he keeps looking at the Ghost. It isn't hard to put two and two together considering Chan's acts.

Now the Ghost was further screaming for help, in an ear bleeding rate even. The Ghost's terrified tone though, sure portrayed an evil vibe. The tone itself made Chan feel like he was being dragged into a void. That tone even remembered him of King Xakro ill.u.s.tratio lll's short breathed way of speaking. The difference? This Ghost's tone was complimented by a higher pitch. It became rather interesting when instead of continuing to ask for help, the Ghost changed its way of approach. "Help me! Let me possess you. I will lead you to great treasure!"

The offer is very tempting. What treasure could the Ghost be talking about? And would that offer just be a lie? Most likely. But yet again, if the Ghost knew about the treasure, it couldn't do anything with it. Its dead! The treasure's best use would be for a bribe like this, to victimize the weak minded.

"I don't think I believe you." Well. There, he did it! He started a conversation with another Ghost. But the fact that he didn't get tempted enough by Ghosts to take this possible bait, proves some sort of intelligence at least? By the God of Sources is he learning?!

"I promise. I'm not lying. The treasure is worth over a hundred thousand Gold Coins! Help me, and i will take you there." A hundred thousand Gold Coins? For Chan that would be considered a lifetime of salaries! He would be able to ditch this continent and be set for life. He would even be able to pay a few Guards on a monthly bases. And of course, the ladies. This is a dream life for a lot of people, ill.u.s.tratios the most. But of course maybe their rate is larger because the ill.u.s.tratio population is higher in Ignis.

Chan was so close to believing this Ghost, in fact at first he almost fell for it before he made the clear rejection. But there was one small thing, stopping him from giving trust to this Ghost. What sign could be large enough for even Chan to notice?

The Aura! The aura was different compared to the Dark Forest Kin. This Ghost has a dark Aura, comparable to what Aura one could find on a Ghost victimized by the Ghost Tree(Of course Chan didn't see such a Ghost yet.). The Leader or even the Grand Leader for that matter, of the Dark Forest Kin didn't warn Chan about any other Ghost kind, any other Ghost species in particular. So Chan was stuck between two options. Save this Ghost, chop down the tree, and return home with a large treasure, escaping middle class and becoming a rich man. Or he could just leave the Ghost to parish and return with only a Branch from the tree.

He was stuck on his own thoughts, unable to decide. He just didn't trust this Ghost enough. What if it is a more evil corrupt species? What if it even is a bait unleashed from the Ghost tree? A bit more unlikely since the King, Xakro claimed that these Ghosts never leave the tree. But yet again he was a bit wrong in certain cases. For example claiming that the Ghost is more visible in nightfall, even claiming that there should be more Ghosts around the tree.

Well there was more Ghosts in the Dark Forest Kin's territory, but nowhere around the tree's radius. If it wasn't for the Grand Leader deciding to chase Chan, leading him where the Grand Leader wanted too. He perhaps would never be able to find the Ghost tree, even with the map. So perhaps the scouts just brought fake information to claim the payment. If King Xakro hears about this, he will find and boil the Scouts. He doesn't handle well anyone who opposes him or tries to cheat on his will.