Chapter 255 60.1 - Phantom’s Land

Chapter 255 Chapter 60.1 - Phantom's Land

The buses reached the desired destination just as in the given time.

"Alright, everyone, we have reached our destination."

Immediately after the announcement, the students left their seats. Even though some of them complained about how uncomfortable it was, most of them had excited faces on themselves.

After all, they were about to reach the rumored Phantom's Land, the place where the souls of many disappeared.

"Cough....Cough...."

"What is this?"

However, contrary to their expectations, as the students stepped off the buses and onto the ground of Phantom's Land, an immediate change in the atmosphere engulfed them.

"Haaaah.....haaaaaah...."

The air felt dense and suffocating as if the mana itself was resisting their intrusion. Whispers of discomfort rippled through the group, and some students exchanged worried glances.

The mana phenomena in Phantom's Land hit them with an unexpected force, making it difficult to breathe. It was as if the very air was resisting their presence, causing an overwhelming sensation of lightheadedness.

Eleanor, who had experienced this phenomenon beforehand, remained composed. She swiftly moved among the struggling students, distributing a special herb that glowed with a faint magical aura.

"Chew this," she instructed, her voice cutting through the strained atmosphere. "It's a herb specially enchanted to help you adapt to the unique mana structure of Phantom's Land. It will ease the discomfort and help you breathe more easily."

The students, grateful for the relief promised by the herb, took the enchanted plants and began to chew. Almost instantly, the magical herb worked its wonders.

The air seemed to thin out the discomfort, and the students gradually regained their composure. The lightheadedness started to fade, making them return to normal.

The students, having adjusted to the unique mana structure of Phantom's Land with Eleanor's enchanted herb, found themselves in a surreal environment.

"Wow....."

"Just what is this?"

"This is insane."

The intense fog draped the surroundings, limiting visibility to a mere few meters. It clung to everything, creating an eerie atmosphere as if the world itself had become a ghostly illusion.

"There is no sun?"

The lighting was peculiar as if the absence of the sun was compensated by an ethereal glow emanating from the very air.

The students squinted through the thick fog, trying to discern shapes and shadows in the mysterious landscape that unfolded before them.

But, after everyone calmed themselves, they noticed the small shadows around. It was a small town within Phantom's Land, where the students could see modest buildings scattered around.

The reason for the diminutive structures became apparent – it was nearly impossible to build anything taller than 25 meters in this place. The town was the designated stopping point, welcoming the students with its quaint charm as they disembarked.

Eleanor, sensing the curiosity in the students' eyes, took the opportunity to start describing Phantom's Land.

"As you can see, this town is a rare sight in Phantom's Land. Building structures higher than 25 meters is quite challenging due to the unique mana density here. Now, let me tell you more about this mysterious place."

As the students acclimated themselves to Phantom's Land, a distinguished figure approached. Eleanor saw him and instantly stopped her talk.

"Allow me to introduce a prominent professor and formidable mage, Professor Eldorium," Eleanor announced, gesturing toward the approaching figure.

Sylvie offered an explanation. "I think it might be the water attribute Psions compressed to create this fog. It's a common phenomenon in dungeons."

Irina, however, shook her head, her expression reflecting a deeper understanding.

"No, Sylvie, this fog isn't that simple. I can feel something else in the air, something more complex. It's not just water psions. There's an underlying energy that's different, something I can't quite put my finger on."

What Irina had said was correct. Most of us Awakened had the ability to sense the specific mana psions that we were compatible with a lot better. But even then, we could still sense the other psions.

That was especially the case for Irina, being a mage. And, I, myself, am not normal either, with my eyes and my newly increased sensitivity thanks to certain Senior's help.

I could see that the structure of this place was a lot more complex, which was why it had yet to be solved.

Sylvie arched an eyebrow, "Different energy? You can sense that?"

Irina nodded, her gaze scanning the surroundings as if trying to discern the secrets concealed within the fog. "Yeah, it's like an amalgamation of various elemental psions, each contributing to this atmospheric anomaly. Water might be part of it, but there's more at play here."

Hearing her explanation, Sylvie looked at me. It seemed she wanted to ask whether I thought the same or not, and the shrug as the answer probably did it.

"I think we should start by settling into our bungalow," Irina suggested, breaking the momentary silence. Her gaze lingered on the fog, as if challenging the mystical atmosphere, and determination flashed in her eyes.

Sylvie and I exchanged nods, both in agreement with Irina's suggestion. Despite the mysteries surrounding Phantom's Land, the immediate need for comfort and a base of operations was undeniable.

"Right, let's get to our bungalow," I said, taking the lead and gesturing toward the small cluster of houses emerging from the fog.

As we walked towards our designated accommodation, the fog seemed to part, revealing the quaint bungalow with its inviting aura. The structure, though modest, carried a certain charm that resonated with the unique atmosphere of Phantom's Land.

Upon entering, the interior of the bungalow held a surprising warmth. Simple yet cozy, the space was equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The furniture, though not extravagant, had an air of functionality, and the magical enchantments on the utilities indicated a thoughtful design.

"I'm glad they've made it comfortable for us," Sylvie remarked, looking around appreciatively.

Irina, who had been silently observing the surroundings, nodded in agreement. "Yeah, at least we have a place to retreat to amidst all this strangeness."

'Interesting.....This place....'

I felt like there was a lot more here than to meet an eye. I could see the enchantments around, and there were some that I hadn't seen before.

'What are those?'

There seem to be dangers here that need to be fended off differently from outside. Well, considering the creepiness of this place, it felt like it suited here, but not knowing the details still bothered me a little.

The bungalow revealed itself to have three separate rooms, providing each of us with our own personal space. A quick inspection showed a well-furnished bedroom for each of us, a compact yet well-equipped bathroom, and a communal space that included a small kitchenette.

"Looks like they've given us our own rooms. That's a relief," Irina noted, visibly pleased with the arrangement.

I took the lead, entering my designated bedroom. The space, though not expansive, provided a comfortable bed with soft linens, a nightstand, and a small window that allowed a glimpse of the fog-shrouded surroundings.

'Similar to our academy rooms in terms of structure.'

Though the facilities were different, the structure was the same. It seemed this wasn't the first time someone had come here as well since I could see some marks on the walls.

'This is at least 2-years ago.'

It seemed like things were about to get weird.

---------A/N-------

A big arc is coming. Stay intact, I will try to supply you with at least three chapters a day.