The Midnight Lover

Chapter 26:

Selina's POV

All eyes were on me. But I didn't falter either. I was just thinking to see if there were any memories of that place after all that I could tell openly.

I calmly stood up, eye to eye with the new professor.

"I was lucky enough to be there once. I had read about the legends and mysteries of that castle before, but when I saw it with my own eyes, I still felt overwhelmed. The easiest thing I can mention here is that it is very beautiful, the architecture of the castle exudes antiquity but still very luxurious.I have only set foot in the outer edge of the castle, because its area is very large, designed like a maze that is difficult to find the way out. It is the most amazing stone work I have ever seen."

The professor nodded at my description. Then he asked me a very strange question.

"So did you meet some weird people there?"

I frowned, confused by the question.

"What kind of strange person, professor?"

The professor looked very young but only smiled mysteriously.

"There's a legend in this city, surely you know it? It was handed down hundreds of years ago. It's about the curse that covered the old castle. That place was originally the residence of the royal family. , and according to historical records, the last king of the Siva dynasty died in that castle.After his death, the Siva dynasty fell, it was taken over by neighboring countries. Folk stories have recorded the mysteries of that castle. Because the emperor was assassinated and died, he cast a curse, causing drought to ravage the four directions, the land. barren, people lamented.The magicians believe that the soul of the other king is still imprisoned in the ancient castle, and anyone who sets foot there will turn into a subject of the kingdom of darkness. ."

All the students cheered for his lecture. We live in a modern and advanced world, but there are still many forces that believe in spiritual things. There is even a very prestigious magician association in this country, it is said to be a prestigious family with a history of hundreds of years.

I saw a look of disdain on many of the students' faces, and everyone thought that these occult things were just ridiculous jokes. I'm not a fan of nihilism either, but I do enjoy uncovering mysteries and finding solutions to spiritual puzzles. I'm not sure the professor's story is true, because I've never seen anything strange in that castle. Aside from the fact that it was strangely quiet and the space was as vast as a labyrinth, I didn't see anything unusual happening. I myself was quite disappointed that I couldn't verify the story of the dark spirit residing in that castle.

"This story has not been verified until now. But the truth is that not everyone can set foot in that castle. Students who have stepped into that place, you are very lucky people. lucky."

Seeing that the professor's story was similar to what I had heard before, I was also a little excited. However, Bella who was sitting next to me suddenly shook my arm. I tilted my head to look at it, Bella whispering softly in my ear.

"I see the professor keeps glancing this way all the time. He seems to be paying special attention to you."

When I heard that, I looked up at the podium, just in time to meet the professor's eyes looking at me. That look was rather strange, for some reason I felt as if this new professor knew who I was, when I was really just seeing him for the first time. But the professor quickly averted his gaze, making me frown as to whether my feeling was wrong or not.

"Because this castle is a historical site, actually the government sent someone to take over and preserve the place, but strangely they couldn't find its exact location anywhere. It appeared a In any way, there is no way using advanced technical equipment to clearly probe its location.Even at times, the expedition determined that no castle like it existed at all. According to folk history books, they think it's completely baseless rumors. However, there are many tourists or people who have found the place, they have recounted very authentic details, described descriptions. it's completely grounded. After many failed explorations, the castle has been deemed a strange no-go zone that is strongly advised against entering."

The professor pointed to the image on the screen, then asked a question.

"This picture was taken by a photographer fifty years ago, do the students who were lucky enough to see that castle feel the same?"

I was surprised at what he just said. Fifty years? This photo looks like it was taken only yesterday, exactly the same as my impression of the castle, hasn't everything changed after fifty years?

"Do you remember?"

"No, somehow I can't remember what that place looked like."

"Me too, I can clearly remember every single person who attended the party, but I can't remember what the castle looked like."

"How did we get in there? Who came up with the idea to have a party there?"

"Apparently Natty, no, maybe Kendy, or Bella? I'm not sure."

"I'm not impressed either."

I listened to the voices of the people sitting in the back. The content of the conversation surprised me. Everyone said they couldn't remember the place, but I do remember the distance between the stone windows and the pattern carved on the marble floor, right?

I turned to talk deeply with Bella.

"Hey, Bella, do you remember anything about the castle? It was you who invited me to that party."

Bella frowned thoughtfully. Then she also shook her head.

"Impossible. I don't remember anything. I just remember that the party was fun...and...and what?"

I observed her confused expression. Obviously Bella isn't lying, she's trying to recall the memory of that night but it doesn't seem to work. It's like when one dreams a dream, everything becomes hazy after one wakes up the next morning.

I frowned in confusion, am I the only one who has the impression of that place? But why?

"You all don't remember right? That's one of the recorded mysteries, that people who have set foot there, after returning, don't remember anything. But they are still sure that they have come. such a place."

The professor finished speaking, then began to change his lecture to another topic. But I caught his gaze passing over me for a few brief seconds, as if he could read my thoughts. The thought of that gave me chills.

"Okay, now we're going to study the history of this city, from its founding to the present."

"This story has not been verified until now. But the truth is that not everyone can set foot in that castle. Students who have stepped into that place, you are very lucky people. lucky."

Seeing that the professor's story was similar to what I had heard before, I was also a little excited. However, Bella who was sitting next to me suddenly shook my arm. I tilted my head to look at it, Bella whispering softly in my ear.

"I see the professor keeps glancing this way all the time. He seems to be paying special attention to you."

When I heard that, I looked up at the podium, just in time to meet the professor's eyes looking at me. That look was rather strange, for some reason I felt as if this new professor knew who I was, when I was really just seeing him for the first time. But the professor quickly averted his gaze, making me frown as to whether my feeling was wrong or not.

"Because this castle is a historical site, actually the government sent someone to take over and preserve the place, but strangely they couldn't find its exact location anywhere. It appeared a In any way, there is no way using advanced technical equipment to clearly probe its location.Even at times, the expedition determined that no castle like it existed at all. According to folk history books, they think it's completely baseless rumors. However, there are many tourists or people who have found the place, they have recounted very authentic details, described descriptions. it's completely grounded. After many failed explorations, the castle has been deemed a strange no-go zone that is strongly advised against entering."

The professor pointed to the image on the screen, then asked a question.

"This picture was taken by a photographer fifty years ago, do the students who were lucky enough to see that castle feel the same?"

I was surprised at what he just said. Fifty years? This photo looks like it was taken only yesterday, exactly the same as my impression of the castle, hasn't everything changed after fifty years?

"Do you remember?"

"No, somehow I can't remember what that place looked like."

"Me too, I can clearly remember every single person who attended the party, but I can't remember what the castle looked like."

"How did we get in there? Who came up with the idea to have a party there?"

"Apparently Natty, no, maybe Kendy, or Bella? I'm not sure."

"I'm not impressed either."

I listened to the voices of the people sitting in the back. The content of the conversation surprised me. Everyone said they couldn't remember the place, but I do remember the distance between the stone windows and the pattern carved on the marble floor, right?

I turned to talk deeply with Bella.

"Hey, Bella, do you remember anything about the castle? It was you who invited me to that party."

Bella frowned thoughtfully. Then she also shook her head.

"Impossible. I don't remember anything. I just remember that the party was fun...and...and what?"

I observed her confused expression. Obviously Bella isn't lying, she's trying to recall the memory of that night but it doesn't seem to work. It's like when one dreams a dream, everything becomes hazy after one wakes up the next morning.

I frowned in confusion, am I the only one who has the impression of that place? But why?

"You all don't remember right? That's one of the recorded mysteries, that people who have set foot there, after returning, don't remember anything. But they are still sure that they have come. such a place."

The professor finished speaking, then began to change his lecture to another topic. But I caught his gaze passing over me for a few brief seconds, as if he could read my thoughts. The thought of that gave me chills.

"Okay, now we're going to study the history of this city, from its founding to the present."