Nothing happens.
As soon as they landed, Hermione carefully observed it for a while. But hiding behind the grass by the river, watching secretly through the darkness of night and fog, it didn't seem to make much sense.
So after staring at the shadowy figure for a short while, she tentatively threw a piece of gravel at the feet of a figure passing by a little closer.
However, the test target that Hermione chose did not react at all to the stones that fell in front of her, and still walked over without any pause with its stiff and weird walking posture.
Hermione was very confused about this - because if they didn't even respond to such obvious movements, then were they really "patrolling" when they were walking around quietly in this ancient city
After continuing to look here with some confusion for a while, Hermione quietly turned around, planning to go back to the river to discuss more with her friends.
But as soon as she turned around, she realized that Neville and the others didn't seem to be too worried about her going ashore alone to explore, and they all swam to the shore quietly.
What concerned Hermione even more was what Luna suddenly said:
"Hermione, they're all 'watching' us."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Hermione hurriedly looked back subconsciously, but she did not see the scene as Luna described - those inexplicable figures were still wandering around minding their own business, and there was no sign of looking here.
But, would Luna talk nonsense at a time like this
Thinking like this, she couldn't help but look at those suspicious figures a few more times, and an uncomfortable feeling suddenly surged in her heart.
Yes, maybe... They have actually discovered themselves a long time ago, just because they don't need to use their eyes to observe the surrounding situation, so there is no need to make a "seeing" action at all.
Judging from the completely non-human behavior of these figures, this guess is very likely.
As for why they still didn't react when they discovered Hermione and others... she didn't know. Perhaps, it is because they are all written by Maka, and Maka has already "reminded" them who is their enemy
Probably thinking of this, Neville couldn't help but volunteered:
"I'm going to try to see if they can communicate... Hermione, you are here to cover me."
After saying that, he held the wand tightly and slowly left the river and walked toward one of the figures who was about to pass by the road ahead.
When Hermione saw this, she wanted to hold him back, but after thinking about it, she gave up the idea of stopping him and instead took out a gravity rune card.
Of course she still remembered what Neville said before, "This is Maka's territory, so don't worry too much." And I believe everyone present agreed with this statement.
And soon, everyone saw Neville walking very cautiously to the side of the road with a wand in hand. As long as that figure continues to walk forward in a straight line, it will inevitably pass in front of him.
In fact, although the words just now were indeed spoken by Neville, he was still a little nervous at the moment. After all, although he still trusts Maka, he is obviously not completely sure who the owner of this place is now.
"Ta, ta, ta, ta..."
Although the walking posture of the figure getting closer and closer in the mist is stiff and weird, the rhythm of each step is extremely precise and regular, making people think of the second hand on a clock.
After a few seconds, Neville saw that the figure of the other party finally became clearer and clearer in his field of vision.
Indeed, it was a "person"...or, at least, a "person-like" person. The visitor has a body that is almost identical to that of a living person. He is tall, strong, and even seemingly muscular. He only wears an old gray cloth robe. His strong body holds the cloth a little tight, and he looks like he is full of strength. Full of feeling.
However, when Neville gradually saw the other person's face clearly... perhaps the only word "terrible" could be used to describe it.
It was as if a sculptor had lost interest in the work after sculpting the entire body very carefully. He casually scratched out some traces where the face should have been, and then finished the work hastily. It's almost done.
It's more like symbols than facial features, and it looks a bit scary when placed on the face.
"Ta, Ta, Ta..."
Of course, what is more important is obviously the other party's reaction to Neville's "existence". But after adjusting his mentality, he saw that the other party passed by him in front of him as if nothing had happened, without even stopping.
Looking at the figure that was gradually moving away, Neville turned his head and shook his head slightly towards Hermione and the others.
"How's it going?" Hermione simply walked over to him and asked softly.
"Anyway," Neville seemed a little confused about what to say. He paused and then said, "Anyway, it's not a human... Well, it shouldn't be?"
At this moment, Ron on the side couldn't help but suggest:
"Since these strange guys have no reaction to our appearance, let's quickly go to the church last time and have a look! If Maka is indeed still there, wouldn't we understand everything?"
Having said this, he thought about it for a while, and then couldn't help but add:
"... Moreover, didn't Mr. Blois stay here last time? If he and Maca are both here, I think nothing will happen here even if Haierpo comes in person."
After hearing what Ron said, Hermione could only nod her head, because they seemed to have no more choices.
"Well," she said, "let's go take a look... Of course, we should avoid these guys as much as we can, just in case."
After everyone put this together, they cleaned up the water stains on their bodies and gradually walked along the road towards the cathedral that Neville and the others visited last time.
Oh, except Harry - because he was the only one carried there on Ginny's broom.
And I have to say that after entering the ancient city of Winchester, although everyone felt that it had become weird for no reason, at least it was extremely safe here! Except for the occasional sound of fighting in the distance, there was no threatening situation.
A moment later, even though the group of them followed Hermione's instructions and tried their best to avoid it, they still arrived at their destination not long after.
"This is it," Neville looked at the tall church in front of him and couldn't help but said, "Last time we entered under the guidance of the black flame wizards and met Maka and the others."