Translator: SumTLMan
Angel repeatedly experimented many times, and even though he could manipulate “Power Level Restriction” and “Energy Selection” through the Power Tree, in the current state of the Wilderness of Dreams, he was still limited to using only level 0 tricks.
This was already the limit.
In such a situation, fighting with Virtual Magic Power, let alone the Sin Hunters, he couldn’t even surpass the Dream Plant Fairies.
But this was only for now, the future remained uncertain.
Angel spent five to six hours researching Virtual Magic Power. When he regained his focus, the sky of the Wilderness of Dreams had already begun to darken.
Looking at the warm-colored sunset floating in the horizon, Angel muttered, “It’s time to meet Popoca.”
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Popoca emerged from the Mother Tree Network, still carrying a trace of astonishment in his eyes.
During the nearly two days of experience, he had gained a basic understanding of the Mother Tree Network. Initially, he didn’t regard the Mother Tree Network as significant, but after truly experiencing it, he realized its terrifying aspects.
Bringing the vast spatial-temporal distance to within an arm’s reach.
Moreover, that experience of “connecting” was exceptionally smooth. As a former transcendent being, Popoca was acutely aware of the tremendous impact the Mother Tree Network would have on the wizard community if it were present in the current world!
After logging out of the network, following Angel’s instructions, Popoca continued to jot down his thoughts on the Mother Tree Network. The more he wrote, the more excited he became. Eventually, he couldn’t help but raise his head and look towards Angel, asking, “Is the Mother Tree Network a kind of signal tower-like long-distance communication device created by Lord Pat?”
Jon was currently integrating and analyzing data from the Mother Tree Network. Hearing Popoca’s question, he slightly raised his eyebrows and said, “You could think of it that way.”
After a pause, Jon’s tone shifted, “However, it’s still the same thing I’ve said before. If you still think this is merely a substitute for a signal tower, then… that’s quite disappointing to me.”
Popoca was startled. Over the past two days, Jon had repeated similar statements several times. Still, Popoca was somewhat puzzled. Wasn’t the greatest benefit of the Mother Tree Network its ability to make distance irrelevant? What else was there to unearth?
Popoca’s bewildered expression caught Jon’s eye. Although Jon verbally expressed ‘disappointment’, overall, he was quite satisfied with Popoca. As Angel had said, Popoca was a perfect assistant who could endure solitude, was not dull-witted, and could maintain a high level of concentration for extended periods.
It was normal for Popoca to be puzzled in Jon’s view, as Popoca had never experienced the information age. Moreover, Popoca was unaware that the Wilderness of Dreams inherently possessed some ‘communication’ abilities. In this context, his inability to make a perfect judgment was understandable.
At this thought, Jon gently rubbed his temples: Should he tell Popoca about the Wilderness of Dreams?
Before handing over Popoca to Jon, Angel had said that it was up to Jon to decide whether to inform Popoca about the situation here. Previously, Jon hadn’t mentioned it, thinking to maintain some mystery. Now, rushing to tell seemed a bit undignified.
Yet, not telling seemed to limit Popoca’s broader perspective.
As Jon was feeling conflicted, a breeze suddenly entered through the slightly opened window. This breeze transformed into a deep male voice by Jon’s ear.
After hearing the voice, Jon’s previously furrowed brow from his troubles slowly relaxed.
Popoca didn’t notice the change in Jon’s expression. He continued to try to discover the advantages of the Mother Tree Network through his writing. As he wrote vigorously, a cough sounded in his ears.
Popoca looked up in confusion, turning his attention towards the source of the coughing sound, it was——Jon.
“Speaking of which, you’ve been in Initial Heart City for two days now, but you haven’t really gone out to explore,” Jon said slowly as Popoca turned to him. “Since you’re at a loss right now, why not go out and clear your head? You might just find some inspiration.”
Before Popoca could react, Jon had already nudged and pushed him out the door.
By the time he regained his senses, he found himself in front of the grand entrance to Ocean Theatre.
Touching his nose, Popoca thought Jon’s actions were a bit strange, but he didn’t oppose him. He was, in fact, curious about Initial Heart City himself.
He had only seen the outside view from the balcony before, getting a general sense that it was a human city, but the specific details would only be understood through personal experience.
He had always wanted to know where Initial Heart City was and what kind of place it was. Perhaps he could take advantage of this brief free time to explore and uncover its secrets.
Popoca looked around, eventually focusing his gaze on the tallest tower in the distance.
Jon had mentioned during their previous conversation about going for a walk, suggesting a visit to Azure Tower. Although unsure why, Popoca decided to make Azure Tower his First Stop, as he didn’t know where else to go.
Unsure of the exact route, Popoca relied on his eyesight to spot Azure Tower and headed in that direction, confident he would eventually get there.
Along the way, Popoca passed through alleys and main streets, observing people of various appearances.
To him, these people seemed ordinary, even though he himself was just an ordinary person at the moment.
After observing the crowd, Popoca also took in the architecture and details of the city, trying to deduce the general location of Initial Heart City based on its style.
Despite the effort, it was still ineffective. The architecture here is quite mixed, and the overall plan differs from that of a typical city, giving off a sense of different styles being forcefully pieced together.
Popoca asked a few passersby about the architecture along the way. Though they were friendly, they couldn’t provide clear explanations; however, Popoca learned that the rooms they lived in seemed to have been initially provided by the officials of Initial Heart City.
And the officials of Initial Heart City are currently in Azure Tower.
With a heart full of questions, Popoca, after several wrong turns, finally arrived at the destination, Azure Tower.
The area around Azure Tower is very quiet, the only lively place being a nearby small garden. ——It’s worth noting that along the way, Popoca observed that the locals seem to really enjoy being near plants, for reasons unknown.
Popoca redirected his gaze and walked towards the grand entrance of Azure Tower.
Just as he reached the door and contemplated whether to push it open, the tightly closed doors suddenly swung open.
A few imposing figures walked out from the door.
Feeling the pressure of their presence, Popoca instinctively moved aside, making way for them.
This group didn’t pay any attention to Popoca but directly passed him and headed towards the end of the street, eventually disappearing from sight.
Popoca stood there, stunned for a long time. He had always thought that Initial Heart City was just a city for ordinary people, but now it seemed different… The aura of that group didn’t seem like that of ordinary people.
Moreover, one of them had glanced back at him, and Popoca noticed a ‘double image’ on that person’s head, and that double image was a terrifying monster.
“Who exactly are these people?” Popoca couldn’t help but whisper.
“Don’t be intimidated by their appearance; they are actually Sin Hunters from the Sin Hunting team, the guardians of the city’s safety.” At this moment, a gentle female voice rose beside him, answering Popoca’s question.
The speaker was a young woman in professional attire. As Popoca looked at her with curiosity, she softly said, “I remember every face in the city, but yours is unfamiliar. Could you be the newcomer, Popoca?”
Popoca hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
“I remember this name; it’s really unique.”
“If you are Popoca, then follow me. A few days ago, young master Tyson conveyed a message that if you come to Azure Tower, you can go directly to see him.” With that, the young woman pointed inside the tower, signaling Popoca to follow.