Chapter 1641 Exchange of Experiences <TOC> Chapter 1643 Dissipating Sentiments
Translator: SumTLMan
As Angel covertly carried out his operations, Canter, who was in the courtyard, was speculating on Angel’s ultimate choice.
“The Rhythm of the Ocean is indeed exceptional, but the House of Hearts might be more suited for your Phantom Island lineage,” Canter said, looking at Sanders and probing for information. “After experiencing both, do you think Angel will choose to make a trade?”
Sanders hesitated, “I can’t say what choice Angel will make. However, Angel has his own thoughts. Once he makes a decision, it’s hard to change it unless there’s an absolutely compelling reason.”
“So, are you saying Angel is likely to decline?”
Sanders remained silent, but his silence effectively spoke volumes.
“Could he really decline? Is there some undisclosed effect of the Rhythm of the Ocean that makes it worth refusing?” Canter muttered to himself, “Or is it that, being the first high-rank piece he crafted, he considers it a memento worth keeping?”
Just as Canter was in the midst of his musings, he suddenly felt something. Furrowing his brows, he looked in the direction of the main hall.
“I seem to sense a new form of energy. It’s somewhat peculiar,” Canter said, puzzled. This energy lacked the illusory properties of the House of Hearts and didn’t have the surging sensation of the Rhythm of the Ocean. Instead, it felt isolating, as though it was deliberately obscuring something.
Had something occurred inside that needed to be concealed?
“Could it be that Angel did something wrong?” Canter couldn’t help but wonder. But Angel had signed a contract; it made no sense for him to break it, right?
There was a fleeting glint in Sanders’ eyes, and the corners of his mouth lifted ever so slightly. But he quickly composed himself and reassured Canter, “No, that’s unlikely. Angel is bound by a contract; he wouldn’t do anything out of line.”
Even Canter had to agree that Angel was not the kind of person to go back on his word. But what was the nature of that peculiar energy he had sensed earlier?
At a moment of perplexity, Canter saw Angel in the hall, carefully putting away the Geometric Lock and Dream Conch.
Just as Canter had suspected, having forged a mutual agreement with Sanye, Angel had no intention of breaking the pact. He had acted in good faith; not only did he refrain from laying a hand on Sanye, but he also didn’t seize the House of Hearts.
However, this didn’t mean that Angel was idly waiting around. He did take one action while Sanye was engrossed in the Rhythm of the Ocean, Angel surreptitiously transported the House of Hearts into the Wilderness of Dreams.
Before this, the thought had never crossed Angel’s mind, but the unusual tone of Sanders made Angel deeply ponder whether he intended to imply something.
While Angel did indeed find the House of Hearts appealing, he couldn’t feasibly trade it for the Rhythm of the Ocean. Angel believed Sanders must be aware of his dilemma. Then why did Sanders deliberately mention it? Could there be a way to have the best of both worlds?
Ruling out the impractical option of forcibly taking the item, Angel’s thoughts turned to the Wilderness of Dreams and Infinite Alchemy.
The Wilderness of Dreams is part of the Dream Realm but operates under laws that tilt towards reality. It is a mercurial space that can also reflect the properties of real-world items, hence the concept of Infinite Alchemy.
Although the notion of Infinite Alchemy remains theoretical, the underlying principle involves taking real-world alchemical materials and introducing them into the Wilderness of Dreams. Because these materials share the properties of their real-world counterparts, alchemical operations can be carried out. Even if the alchemy fails, the losses are mitigated since it happens within a dream.
The crux of Infinite Alchemy lies in an item considered to be the most trivial among the mysterious——the Dream Conch of the Moonlit Coast. Through the Dream Conch, real-world objects can be projected into the Wilderness of Dreams for research and experimentation.
Upon this realization, Angel immediately gained a moment of clarity.
Why not employ the concept of Infinite Alchemy to introduce the House of Hearts into the Wilderness of Dreams? Although there’s no physical manifestation, according to the laws of the Wilderness of Dreams, its properties are consistent with reality. In that sense, the House of Hearts could serve the same function within the Wilderness of Dreams as it does in the waking world.
However, covertly utilizing the Dream Conch on the House of Hearts without arousing Sanye’s suspicion is no simple feat.
After careful consideration, Angel comes up with the idea of mutual experiential sharing.
Only when Sanye is engrossed in the Rhythm of the Ocean does Angel find an opportunity to discreetly act on the House of Hearts.
Furthermore, to prevent any leakage of mysterious aura that might tip off Sanye, Angel purposefully employs a Geometric Lock he had previously crafted to seal off any potential fluctuations of mysterious aura.
All of these steps take no more than a minute to complete.
Once Angel has everything in place, Sanye, sitting opposite him, gradually reverts from her ocean experience and opens her eyes.
The moment Sanye opens her eyes, she experiences a fleeting moment of disorientation. Memories that were suppressed during her Voyage of Experience flood back, giving her a surreal sense of déjà vu.
Once she regains her composure and contemplates the content of this experiential journey, a glimmer of astonishment flashes in her eyes. She can’t help but inwardly exclaim: Now she finally understands why her mentor so highly values the Rhythm of the Ocean.
Sanye has used many ocean-themed alchemical items, among which several surpass the Rhythm of the Ocean in power. However, not a single one matches it in terms of universal applicability and level of support.
One could argue that it undoubtedly ranks among the top three ocean alchemical items, if not the undisputed king without a crown!
It serves as an elevation for the entire ocean lineage! Although the Song of the Deep Sea is known as the sacred ground for ocean wizards, this reputation arises merely from the Song of the Deep Sea being water-elemental in nature and its headquarters being located in the ocean. However, if one could acquire the Rhythm of the Ocean, it would undoubtedly solidify the true essence of this sanctuary for ocean wizards!
This is a strategic magnum opus capable of changing the fundamental situation of the Song of the Deep Sea!
Sanye even believes that her mentor’s understanding probably still falls short.
After confirming the power of the Rhythm of the Ocean, Sanye becomes even more eager to acquire this work. She has used the House of Hearts to make this exchange, and once the Rhythm of the Ocean is recognized by the Song of the Deep Sea, she will undoubtedly reap the greatest benefits!
However, although Sanye is impatient deep down, she maintains a serene expression on her face: “It was an incredibly enlightening experience. I can somewhat understand why Jiebo esteems it so highly.”
Angel responds with a smile as well: “The House of Hearts is quite exceptional too.”
Sanye lowers her eyes to look at the House of Hearts, casually picks it up to inspect it, and ensuring nothing is amiss, she remarks, “Unfortunately, I didn’t last long in the vast ocean before plummeting into the sea. I wonder if I could have returned to the land had I persisted longer in the ocean?”
Angel also theatrically inspects the Rhythm of the Ocean while replying, “Endless possibilities exist. As long as you persist for a long time, returning to land shouldn’t be an issue. However, that’s not the only solution.”
“Are there other possibilities within the Rhythm of the Ocean?”
“Of course.” Angel silently adds in his mind: You could also encounter a group of unclothed handsome men, as well as a Goddess of the Sea modeled after a mermaid princess.
Sanye: “Well, I’d really like to experience that.”
Angel smiled without saying a word.
After mentioning the Rhythm of the Ocean, Sanye inquired, “I did some quick math, and I should have spent less than two minutes in the Rhythm of the Ocean. To my surprise, when I opened my eyes, the Super Dimensional Wizard came out even before me?”
That is to say, the time Angel spent in the House of Hearts was even shorter than what Sanye had spent in the Rhythm of the Ocean, which somewhat puzzled Sanye.
Unperturbed, Angel elaborated, “Didn’t I tell you? The House of Hearts holds no significance for me. I do have an obsession, but it’s solely with the truth. I have no profound inner demons, nor am I susceptible to any kind of madness. So, I simply pushed the door open and then closed it.”
Angel appeared incredibly composed, which quelled any doubts Sanye might have had. Based on her observations, Angel indeed did not seem like someone who would be afflicted by madness.
“Even though it may have limited utility for Super Dimensional Wizard, it’s undeniable that it’s quite beneficial for illusionists, isn’t it?” Picking up on Angel’s sentiment, who seemed to hold the House of Hearts in low regard, Sanye hurriedly tried to bolster its value.
Ideally, she wanted to elevate its worth to the level of the entire school of illusion, attempting to alter Angel’s personal bias through a broader valuation perspective.
Angel nodded, “Indeed, it is especially useful for mental illusions.”
Seizing the moment, Sanye immediately asked, “So, what does the Super Dimensional Wizard think? Why not proceed with the trade directly?”
Angel hesitated for a moment and finally shook his head in the face of Sanye’s eager anticipation, “Even after the experience, I still have no intention of trading.”
“Why?” Sanye couldn’t help but stand up.
“It’s true that it’s very useful for illusion-based spells, but although I specialize in illusions, I’m not someone who leans solely towards that school. You should understand that my focus is actually on enchantment,” Angel began to fabricate, secure in the knowledge that outsiders wouldn’t know the real story. Besides, what he is better known for, and excels more in, is alchemy rather than illusion magic.
“Moreover, the House of Hearts leans more towards the school of heart illusions. I believe you’re well aware that the school of heart illusions is one of the most challenging branches within illusion magic. I’ve already invested too much time in enchantment; I certainly don’t have the time to delve into the school of heart illusions.”
“After some thought, I’ve decided not to proceed with the trade,” Angel concluded.
Chapter 1641 Exchange of Experiences <TOC> Chapter 1643 Dissipating Sentiments