[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World

[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 175: Absurdity (2)

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"The exit is related to the statue that is here, yes ... Even if you say that, how can we investigate it? We've already missed so many statues, and you've even destroyed one."


" … What are you going to do, Noelle? "


Both Cryll and Norman just stared at Noelle in silence, waiting for her to make a decision.


Noelle, however, was silent as she crossed her arms. And before long, he finally revealed the contents of his mind.


"That's true, and there's no way we're going to fix the statue that I destroyed. But ... I don't think we need to get hung up on that."


" … What do you mean? "


Cryll and Norman looked at each other for a while, but no matter how they thought about it, they could not understand the intent behind Noelle's words.


Noelle felt that her words were not very helpful, so she could only show it directly to the two of them.


He approached one of the statues there, and landed his fingertips on the nose of the strangely shaped statue.


"As I said, we don't need to be glued to the earlier statues. Didn't you guys notice? All the sculptures we find have similar shapes and models, only they are in different positions and perspectives that make us think that all the statues are different from each other."


As soon as Noelle said it, they finally came to their senses.


The number of statues in the place there are about 17 statues. They all have different models and shapes. But, if they were to compare it with all the sculptures they had seen before, then they would find similarities in the number and model of the statue.


That is, the 17 statues have many copies of the exact same in different places.


"I understand. Then ... What are we going to do with all those statues? "


"Actually .. That's the main problem .. I still don't know how the statue works myself. "Noelle said with a complicated expression.


"Dead-end, yes … "


Norman muttered to himself as he watched all the statues one by one.


At first glance, nothing strange. But Norman knew it.


"Not only the statue, but all the objects that are here are also the same as the previous one, yes … "


"Hmm? You're right .. Great you can be aware of that little detail. After you said it .. You're right, all the furniture and objects that are here bear a too obvious resemblance to the previous one."


Noelle nodded as she gave an additional explanation to what Norman gave.


He was already aware of the resemblance, only that he was too focused on all the sculptures that he ignored the small details that he should not have missed.


Instead, Norman was able to realize it because he was not focused on the statue. Her memory is not as good as Noelle or Anzu's, but she still has good reasoning skills so she can be aware of small details if she is not focused on one thing.


On the other hand, the only person who reached the final answer of their conclusion both, Cryll finally opened his voice.


"That means ... It's kind of a puzzle, yes .. Are we asked to look for differences? Seriously? "


Noelle nodded once while making a complicated expression.


If the guess was correct, then what Cryll just said was the reality. It is not a problem to solve this puzzle. But, for some reason, Noelle felt something was lacking.


It's like, something's out of place. Really an annoying feeling.


But, even so, he was unable to voice the awkwardness he felt. Because, at this stage, Noelle was already barely able to trust her own instincts.


"Most likely so. We still don't know for sure, but .. It never hurts to try."


Noelle then took out a journal of hers and drew a sketch of the room. As much as possible he drew all the details and their location so that there were no mistakes.


When he finished, he put his book back in the small pocket that was on the inside of the coat he was wearing.


"Let's go ahead, we'll probably find the answer after passing through this place."


Cryll and Norman nodded, and walked behind, following Noelle.


After passing through a small gate made of wood, they finally arrived at the next place.


The place had a different appearance from the previous one, but that was because the location of all the items there were different. All the furniture and sculptures that are there, have the exact same shape and model.


They are just different positions. Maybe that's the lead.


Noelle took out her notebook again and began comparing this place to the details she drew in her notebook.


"I get it" Noelle said as she closed the notebook.


He walked slowly to one of the statues, and touched it using his fingertips. After that, he re-released it and grabbed Verstand's handle that was on his back waist.


Instantly, the statue floated and moved in position according to Noelle's wishes.


Noelle then approached another statue, and did the same. Now there were two statues floating in the air. Noelle put one of the statues back where the other statue was, and again did the same thing with the other statue.


"Are you going to trade all his positions one by one? Isn't that troublesome? "


Cryll seems to have understood the intent behind Noelle's actions. She knew Noelle well enough, so she naturally asked that.


"Indeed I hate troublesome things, but just staying here won't lead us to the exit. Right now, we can only depend on ourselves."


" …… "


Norman did not give any response to their conversation. After Noelle said that, she immediately grabbed a small, non-flaming lantern and swapped it for a picture frame covered in thick dust that she took from the table by her side.


After that, he started walking towards one of the statues, and noticed it for a moment, before finally lifting it up to take it to a corner of the room.


"This big-lipped, gorilla-armed man should be here .. Do you remember every position? It would be helpful if you could position it according to what we saw in the place."


"No problem, I've copied all the details" Noelle said, showing her a notebook.


" ……… "


(Yahh, I think he's right.)


It was irritating when he had to obey others, but he was not in a position that could rebel now. At first he disagreed with Noelle, but now he did what he said, for him it was like an insult.


Perhaps Norman's existence has become a sort of lubricant in the awkward 'friendship' he has with Noelle.


"Alright, alright. Tell me where I should take their place."


Cryll finally gave up and scratched the back of his head. In front of him, Norman immediately put on a faint smile.


"Noelle, you can give Cryll the details of his position, I'm sure he needs it."


"certain."


Noelle shrugged her shoulders casually and threw her notebook, which was then instantly captured by Cryll.


Noelle was already aware that Cryll's memories were not as good as her or even Norman, so she was the one who needed the most clues here.


Noelle had memorized all of her positions, so it didn't matter. Even so, it does not cover the fact that the situation has become more troublesome.


Moving statues and other items was no big deal, but what about all those small objects that they were not even aware of? Is that influential? After all, the three of them would know the answer when they were done positioning all of these items.


About half an hour later, they finally finished setting all of those objects in position. But, nothing happened.


Noelle clicked her tongue in annoyance as she thought that she had missed something.


"Is there any other object that needs to be moved? Or even the puzzle doesn't work this way? "


"No, wait. Noelle, look at that! "


Norman exclaimed as he pointed at one piece with his finger. What he pointed at there was a small hollow in the shape of a perfect circle.


"I'm sure it wasn't there before" Cryll replied.


Cryll can confidently say it because he was the one who arranged the passage. As he positioned one of the statues there, there was absolutely no basin on the floor. Which means, the basin just appeared.


Noelle approached the basin and traced its shape with her finger.


" … You guys wait here a minute."


Saying that, Noelle finally got up and ran towards the place before.


"What's wrong with her? "


" … I don't know, but I'm not sure if she's forgetting something."


Both Cryll and Norman could only shrug their shoulders in bewilderment, while Noelle finally returned right after half a minute of her departure.


"Aren't you going too fast? " ask Cryll in surprise.


"The position is very clear, I can find it in the blink of an eye. Instead of that, look at this."


Noelle showed a small blue crystal with a perfect semicircular shape without any flaws.


"The form fits, what is it … "


"Nn, I'm sure this crystal's function is to be paired there."


The three of them finally glanced at the basin.


Win, shape and size fits. If Noelle were to pair the crystal there, then the crack would instantly close perfectly without any gaps.


"Then everything is clear. Where'd you get it? "


"I actually found it by accident. I intend to go back there to check if anything happened or not, and it turns out ... This thing appears in the same place this basin is located."


"Once, yes … "


After nodding once, the three of them agreed to give it a try.


Noelle squatted down and placed the crystal in the basin. The result was exactly as he thought. The gap was completely covered with crystals.


For a moment, nothing happened. But, before long, a vortex of blue clouds began to appear on the ceiling, sucking up all the objects that were there.


The three of them were no exception either. Noelle felt something pull her very strongly towards the center of the vortex, but somehow she managed to maintain her position on the floor by sticking her sword there.


"Is that the way out? It looks suspicious" Norman murmured.


Cryll beside her instantly put on a strange smile. "It's true it's suspicious, but I think it's our only way for now. I'll go first, goodbye~"


He instantly removed his sword from the floor and allowed himself to be sucked into the vortex.


Noelle and Norman could only understand the astonished expressions at Cryll's actions just now. The two stared at each other before finally nodding simultaneously with a doubtful expression.


"I think that bastard's right."


"We have no other choice, yes … "


Norman could only sigh and let go of his grip before he was finally absorbed into the center of the vortex.


"I think it's my turn now."


Noelle drew her sword and jumped into the center of the vortex.


Without realizing the other absurdities that were ready to welcome him.


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