Chapter 4527

Nora was also stunned. She said while applying medicine to the bump on Billy's head: "I'm not too sure, maybe it's just inflammation? Or a cavity?"

Shiler also pulled Aisha over; she wasn't hurt, just her hair was a bit messy. Shiler untied her braids, combed them again, and said: "After Brainiac took over the earth, bulk medicines have been supplied in unlimited quantities, and there won't be a situation where you can't buy anti-inflammatory drugs. If, as you said, the toothache has reached the point of becoming very irritable, it must have been hurting for at least a few days. If you take medicine on time, the inflammation should have subsided long ago."

"If it's not inflammation, but a tooth nerve problem caused by dental caries, then a root canal treatment should have been arranged. Brainiac won't pay attention to children's crying. If there is dental caries, it will be treated immediately; how could it be dragged until now?"

"It is indeed a bit abnormal," Brainiac said, "I checked his medical records from two days ago. The records show no signs of gum inflammation or dental caries. And from their family's shopping records, it can be seen that their family's diet is relatively healthy, and the whole family doesn't like sweets very much."

"That child is indeed not fat," Nora said, "He looks quite healthy. After a moment of impulse, he soon realized he was wrong and apologized to us. He looks like he has a very good upbringing."

"Such a family is even less likely to let the child's toothache affect his mood. Are they from the East District? Did you leave their contact information?"

"Yes. They live over at the Babylon Apartments," Nora said, "I heard from others that when the houses in the East District were distributed, you had to pay a lot of extra money to buy them, which is considered a rich area in the East District. His family seems to live in a sea-view room."

Victor also felt something was wrong. He hurriedly said: "You contact the parents. Just say that we were also wrong about today's matter and want to apologize in person. Ask them when they are free."

Nora went to contact them. Victor and Shiler went to the shop downstairs to buy some gifts. After all, to apologize in person, you can't go empty-handed. When buying things, Victor said: "Do you think it could be..."

"There is a certain possibility. Children's perception is relatively sensitive. It is easier to be affected by some things, and if it is an occult constitution, it is even more possible."

"Oh, my god," Victor felt guilty again, "I thought that cliff was quite far from the East District, it wouldn't..."

"Don't worry, if something really happened, it wouldn't just be a toothache. Brainiac, check for similar abnormal cases in the East District recently. The kind where the hospital check has no results, but symptoms of physical discomfort appear."

"Querying... there are indeed some similar cases. However, none of them are serious. Most of them are toothaches and headaches. Some people were diagnosed with psychogenic phantom pain and improved significantly after seeking help from a psychiatrist."

"Then that should be the influence of Zhuo Xie Kun," Shiler said, "It seems we should solve it as soon as possible."

"How to expel him?" Victor said, "I really don't understand this aspect. Constantine should have a way, right?"

"Don't rush. Since the psychiatrist has helped, it proves that it is not a big problem. Can't be too impatient. If I expected correctly, the mastermind should have actions soon."

Victor nodded, they bought a set of tableware and packaged fruits, and returned to the school. At this time, Ron also came, and he also seemed a bit anxious, but calmed down after hearing Nora's description.

"How is the Justice League?" Shiler shook hands with Ron and asked.

"Busy," Ron said vaguely, and said, "I can't stay long. Let me go with you. After all, this matter was caused by Jenny..."

"Don't say that," Nora said, "It's normal for children to fight and play. They grow up in such social interactions. We have to set a good example for them. Isn't that right?"

Ron nodded, so they took the internal rail transit in the East District together and came to the Babylon Apartments. The reason why this place is called the Babylon Apartments is because it is the tallest building in the East District building complex. Every household has floor-to-ceiling windows, and the high floors can also see the sea view, which is considered the best residence in this area.

They took the elevator to the 32nd floor. After knocking on the door, a somewhat wealthy-looking lady opened the door. She walked up and hugged Nora, then said: "It's really too expensive. I'm really sorry about today's matter..."

"It's nothing, Madam. We are just worried that you will treat little Ryder too harshly. Billy, go, go find him and play."

That lady opened the door, and several children ran in, then rushed into Ryder's bedroom. They soon played together again. The adults stood in the living room and talked.

Because she didn't want to look like she was shirking responsibility, little Ryder's mother kept avoiding talking about his toothache problem, but promised to educate the child well in the future so that he wouldn't be so impulsive. Hearing Nora ask about his toothache, he said somewhat embarrassedly: "We actually went to the hospital for a check-up, but didn't find anything. Labis is not a child who likes to lie. But it's really..."

"Have you seen a psychiatrist?" Victor asked, "Sometimes it's not the pain that causes emotional problems, but emotional problems that trigger phantom pain."

I don't know for what purpose he borrowed this 'Book of Iod'. I wanted to ask him, but I was afraid he would bring up things that would worsen his condition. In the end, I agreed to the return. But I regretted it the moment I started cleaning the mucus. Damn it, this stuff is too hard to wipe off.

"Oh, you don't have to take him there. There is a psychologist right here." Victor gave Shiler a wink. Shiler came out with Aisha. Ryder's mother looked him up and down.

"Are you also a professor at Cat Getan University?"

"Yes, Psychology Professor Shiler Rodriguez, very happy to meet you, Madam."

"Oh, you are Professor Rodriguez. I heard Miss Pat next door mention you. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department."

"Miss Pat is a very serious student. She was also rated as an excellent graduate last year," Shiler said, "Let me see little Ryder. I am very worried about him."

So Ryder's mother knocked on the door. Several children were already playing forgetfully. However, Aisha soon pushed little Ryder out. She said: "Don't be nervous. The professor's mind-reading is painless..."

Little Ryder obviously started to have a toothache again. He clutched half of his face, looking a bit painful. Shiler looked at him and said: "I know you are not lying. This should be a neurosis. Hypnotherapy can be used for treatment."

After speaking, Shiler let him sit on the sofa, conducted a meditation, and then did a simple hypnosis. When he woke up, little Ryder jumped up and said: "My god, it really doesn't hurt anymore!"

Shiler stood in the center of the living room, looking at the sea through the floor-to-ceiling windows. In the night, the sea of Cat Getan was calm and waveless. It looked neither evil nor dark, but had a kind of quiet depth, appearing even more mysterious and unpredictable.

"Madam," Shiler turned to Ryder's mother and said, "I think your child may not be used to the sudden change in the sky, which makes him feel stressed. I think you can pull the curtains. It will be better if you can't tell the difference between day and night."

"God bless you," that lady walked over and said, "Thank you so much, Professor."

"Brainiac," Shiler said again, "I think you can issue an announcement. Remind the residents to pull the curtains. Avoid letting the darkness caused by this total solar eclipse affect their spirit."

"I will," Brainiac said.

After leaving the Babylon Apartments, Victor asked: "Is it really the influence of the Great Old Ones? Or is it..."

"Some kind of contest is going on," Shiler said, "It seems that the mastermind failed to shake the stars. He turned back to find trouble with these Great Old Ones on earth."

Victor immediately became nervous and said: "Will they fight?"

"He should be worried about not being able to fight," Shiler said, "How are you going to fight a whirlpool in the sea? This whirlpool is even invisible and untouchable. There is no substantial thing, but it can cause changes in astronomical phenomena and will make everything that approaches go crazy."

"The number of missing persons in the East District is rising," Brainiac said, "I suspect that the living corpses that were ambushed before were sent to the cliff to scout the situation, and then never returned."

"Can you find a way to take a look?" Shiler asked.

"I think I should basically not be affected. But I can't be sure either. Once I am contaminated, the consequences will be disastrous."

"Alright, I'll go," Shiler said, "This way, at least I can decline Jenna's Christmas performance guidance invitation. Just tell her I'm going to save the world."

"I..."

"You can't go with me on this," Shiler looked at Victor and said, "I am sure I won't be affected by the Great Old Ones, but you might not be."

Victor was a bit worried, but also knew that this thing could not be easily contacted, even with the Gray Lantern ring. So he had to nod and let Shiler drive the car away.

Shiler was very sure that he would not be affected by the Great Old Ones. On the one hand, it was because of the gray fog, and on the other hand, before he finished paying back Nyarlathotep's money, Nyarlathotep would not allow him to be driven crazy by other Outer Gods. Although the money was not owed by him at all, it was obviously even more unrealistic to let Anatoly pay the debt. Nyarlathotep was determined to rely on him. In a sense, he now belongs to Nyarlathotep's dependents and will not be contaminated by Great Old Ones of lower status.

The beach and the cliff were still as desolate as ever, only the wind blowing from the sea was more humid. Shiler walked along the cliff all the way up. And the moment he stood on the edge of the cliff and looked down, even he felt dizzy.

In a deep pitch black, a huge black whirlpool that couldn't see the edge stayed there. It was like the ocean had opened an eye. What was even more magical was that the Great Old One, who should have been blind and foolish, at the moment of being watched, looked like a wise man with an ancient soul, wanting to say something with such eyes. Shiler could even feel that besides the taboo knowledge, there were some emotions echoing in his heart.

Sure enough, none of the Great Old Ones with names are simple. Shiler took a deep breath to collect his thoughts, focused his attention and looked toward the center of the whirlpool, and sure enough, he saw a familiar figure there—Hugo Strange.

Now he can no longer be called a human, because his body has become a battlefield between the Black Hand and the Great Old One. What was completely consistent with Shiler's expectation was that the Black Hand was using Hugo to try to crack the secret of Zhuo Xie Kun.

This is not strange. The Black Hand has no way to influence the operation of the stars, so he cannot peek at the secrets in the depths of the stars. He might even have discovered that this existence, which forms a system of its own, is not something he can easily shake. If handled improperly, it might even attract some things in the stars. These mysterious existences are indiscriminate attacks, which is completely unhelpful to the current situation, so he naturally gave up.

However, persimmons should be picked soft. This black whirlpool that suddenly descended on the earth looked like a prey that was left alone. From his move, not only might he obtain the secrets in the depths of the stars, but he could also solve the combination lock on the sun. The Black Hand would naturally attack him.

And Hugo, who fell down, carried the power of death, which was the best channel. If there were no accidents, the Black Hand was testing the law with his body, facing Zhuo Xie Kun in the way he faced Shiler that day. The Black Hand naturally wouldn't have anything happen to him; he wouldn't go crazy just by looking at a Great Old One. But Hugo was miserable.