Chapter 438 436-The Peculiarities of Shadow Moon Lake
Having promised Sherry to swiftly deal with the threat of the water creatures in Shadow Moon Lake, Ethan wasted no time in taking action.
Despite his formidable strength, he knew that gathering sufficient intelligence was crucial for ensuring the sess of his mission.
By noon, Ethan returned to the Shadow n''s territory to inquire about the information the n members had on Shadow Moon Lake.
However, Ethan found it somewhat strange that whenever he mentioned Shadow Moon Lake, the n members seemed to be engulfed in fear.
"You shouldn''t ask about that. Shadow Moon Lake is cursed, inhabited by terrifying creatures. Moreover, anyone seeking information about these creatures will also be cursed," an elderly member of the Shadow n said in a trembling voice.
She appeared very reluctant for Ethan to explore Shadow Moon Lake.
"You must know more about Shadow Moon Lake, right? You''re well aware of my strength. I saved the Shadow n before, and this time, I can help you eliminate the threats in Shadow Moon Lake. Just tell me everything you know."
After hesitating for a while, the elderly n member finally decided to share all the information she knew with Ethan.
After all, besides cing her trust in Ethan, she had no other choice.
"Shadow Moon Lake is extremely dangerous. No High Priest of the Shadow n has ever dared to approach it directly, for the stronger a member of our n is, the greater the threat they face in theke."
"Only those of us with lesser strength dare to venture near Shadow Moon Lake. Even so, many of our people have lost their lives to theke."
"Actually, I have never been near Shadow Moon Lake myself. The information I know is only what I''ve heard from others. When I was young, Shadow Moon Lake wasn''t as perilous."
"Back then, the High Priest allowed our n members to visit Shadow Moon Lake. However, when I was seven, the High Priest suddenly restricted ess to theke. He forbade any member of our n from nearing Shadow Moon Lake."
"He imed that theke had been cursed and that all creatures within it had be cursed monsters. These cursed creatures would attack any Shadow n member who approached theke."
"At first, some of our braver n members didn''t believe the High Priest''s warnings. When the guards around Shadow Moon Lake were few, they decided to explore its vicinity. After that, they never returned."
Upon hearing this, Ethan felt slightly puzzled.
If Shadow Moon Lake was as dangerous as described, why hadn''t the Shadow n memberspletely sealed off the path leading to it?
Ethan had known since his arrival in the Shadow n''s territory that there were several paths leading directly to Shadow Moon Lake.
Moreover, when he had encountered Sherry, it was by the shores of Shadow Moon Lake.
So, Ethan suspected that the elderly Shadow n member he was speaking to might have a fading memory due to her age, or perhaps she was overly cautious, using such stories to deter the younger generation from venturing to Shadow Moon Lake.
"From the look on your face, it seems you don''t quite believe what I''ve told you," the elderly Shadow n member observed, noticing Ethan''s skepticism.
Ethan felt a bit embarrassed; after all, she was trying to help, and he should be grateful.
"You don''t need to apologize to me, as I''ve only told you half of what I know. What I mentioned earlier were just the dangers of Shadow Moon Lake. In reality, Shadow Moon Lake also has its benefits for our Shadow n."
"Shadow Moon Lake can provide us with a very powerful Power of Shadow. Our Hero Spirits of the Shadow n must visit Shadow Moon Lake before heading to Valha."
"At least, that was the case when I was younger. But over time, the danger level of Shadow Moon Lake has increased significantly. This has made it so that our Hero Spirits dare not venture there anymore."
"After Dart''s rebellion, the danger level of Shadow Moon Lake escted to the point where anyone approaching it could potentially be cursed. Perhaps this is why the new High Priest wishes for you to eliminate the threats in Shadow Moon Lake?"
After hearing thetter part of the Shadow n member''s story, Ethan felt that her information sounded more reliable.
However, he didn''t intend to rely solely on the information from one n member.
Subsequently, Ethan sought out other members of the Shadow n who could provide him with additional information.
The details provided by these members werergely simr.
All the Shadow n members knew about the dangers of Shadow Moon Lake, but they also understood that theke could provide them with the Power of Shadow.
However, they were unclear as to why Shadow Moon Lake had suddenly be so perilous.
Just a few days earlier, theke hadn''t been nearly as dangerous.
After ensuring he had gathered enough information, Ethan found Sherry and ryed to her everything he had learned.
Sherry listened patiently to the information Ethan had collected, her expression one of helplessness.
"If I weren''t the High Priest of the Shadow n, I would join you on your venture. But here, I have many more responsibilities to attend to. I can only let you face the dangers of Shadow Moon Lake alone."
Sherry still seemed somewhat apologetic.
In her view, as the High Priest of the Shadow n, it was her duty to protect her people.
Under normal circumstances, it should have been her, as the High Priest, personally investigating Shadow Moon Lake and eradicating the threats within.
Ethan hadn''t expected Sherry to be so deeply thoughtful.
The reason he shared the information he had gathered with Sherry was to ease her worries, as he was confident in handling the threats within Shadow Moon Lake.
"I made a promise to you, so you shouldn''t feel so guilty now. As the High Priest of the Shadow n, it''s natural for you to prioritize the affairs of your n."
"I informed you of this information only to let you know that I have already made significant progress. You don''t need to worry about anything; just wait for the good news of my sess."
Ethan''s words finally brought some peace of mind to Sherry.
She smiled faintly at Ethan, saying, "I have always had great faith in your sess!"
Aftermunicating with Sherry, Ethan headed straight for Shadow Moon Lake.
Despite having learned much about theke, he needed to personally inspect the surrounding area.
Upon arriving at Shadow Moon Lake, Ethan indeed felt a powerful surge of Shadow energy emanating from it, and this energy was growing rapidly.
"Something''s not right here! Can''t the Valha of the Shadow n bind all this Power of Shadow? If this power continues to grow, it will undoubtedly affect all life in the forests surrounding Shadow Moon Lake."
Ethan quickly understood the love-hate rtionship the Shadow n members had with Shadow Moon Lake.
If his primary attribute were also Shadow, he too would consider theke a precious resource.
After observing the southern shore of Shadow Moon Lake for a while, Ethan decided to circle around the entireke.
He wanted to scrutinize every aspect of the area surrounding theke.
Ethan did not want to miss any crucial information due to ack of thorough observation, especially since Sherry ced great importance on this mission.
He couldn''t afford to fail, knowing that any failure on his part would have severe consequences for the Shadow n.
Ethan first headed toward a small hill on the eastern side of Shadow Moon Lake, believing it would provide a good vantage point.
As he made his way to the hill, he felt as though something was constantly watching him.
He didn''t react outwardly but remained vignt, observing his surroundings.
To Ethan''s surprise, although he could sense something watching him, he couldn''t locate the source of this observation.
"It seems the situation around Shadow Moon Lake is much worse than I anticipated. I must be fully alert; I cannot afford a major failure here due to my own negligence."
Ethan continued to scan the area while inwardly reminding himself to stay sharp.
The fact that the enemy was hidden while he was exposed made him consider the situation even more seriously.