Chapter 1918 Concealed Departments <TOC> Chapter 1920 Her Change
Translator: SumTLMan
That is to say, even if Popoca now exits the Wilderness of Dreams, he will only enter the Wizarding World of the Southern Region as a form of spiritual light, rather than being pulled as a blank soul.
Unless, the Profound Lord brings Popoca’s blank soul from the Endless Abyss to the Southern Region.
Not to mention whether the Profound Lord would do such a thankless task, even if it were done, as long as Popoca’s spiritual light does not exit the Wilderness of Dreams, there is no worry of being discovered.
Even if the Profound Lord really discovers the Wilderness of Dreams and wants to invade, he must physically descend into the Wizarding World of the Southern Region. Once the Profound Lord comes to the Southern Region, what awaits him will surely be a Miracle sanction.
“What are you talking about, Lord?” Popoca now only feels full of question marks, what spiritual light? What Wilderness of Dreams? And it also involves the Profound Lord, which must be related to him, but why can’t he understand a bit?
Angel gestured for Popoca to sit down first.
“I know you have many questions, and I will consider telling you. However, before answering your doubts, you must do one thing.”
In Popoca’s puzzled gaze, Freud took out three scrolls tied with animal sinews and placed them in front of him.
Popoca just glanced at them, and with his experience in the Wizarding World, he knew the contents of the parchment without opening it.
These are three different contracts.
The first scroll, engraved with a square spiral emblem, is named “Tarot Oath,” officially “Tarot Confidentiality Agreement.” It was initially drafted by an apprentice wizard named Tarot in ancient times. After many years of inheritance and continuous modification of potential language loopholes by later generations, it has become an almost perfect contractual clause.
The scope of its contract is used to maintain the common secrets among the extraordinary.
The second scroll, adorned with white feathers on the side, is named “Oath of the Feathered.” It was a loyalty oath signed centuries ago by a young member of the Paramjit Feathered Tribe with a wizard who saved him.
The content of the contract basically stipulates that, under the condition of not harming each other, the swearer submits to the other party, considering them as their master.
The third scroll features a double helix symbol resembling “88,” representing the most stringent contract in the master-servant oath——the Oath of Luo, fully known as “Follower’s Oath Drafted on the Azure Plains by Luo.”
This is a contract of extreme constraint. Once the Oath of Luo is taken, it means that all your rights no longer belong to you; body, mind, and spirit belong to the contract master. The master of the contract, except for not being able to kill the swearer arbitrarily, is not limited in any other matter.
These three scrolls represent three types of contracts with different natures. The binding power of the oaths also increases step by step.
The Tarot Oath, although a secrecy treaty, implies an equal relationship between the contracting parties. The Oath of the Feathered leads to a master-servant relationship between the parties. The Oath of Luo represents an even more stringent master-servant relationship.
Although Angel said nothing, after these three scrolls were presented, Popoca understood Angel’s intention.
Angel was giving him the choice among these three types of contracts.
Gazing at these three scrolls, a hint of hesitation flashed in Popoca’s eyes.
“I saved you, although at Hana’s request, but I also had my own considerations. So, I won’t force you to choose; you can even opt not to make any choice,” Angel paused: “If you do make a choice, I will answer your questions differently based on what you choose.”
The essence of Angel’s intentions is clear. To uncover the truth, one must enter into a binding agreement. The deeper the inquiry, the stronger the binding required in the contract.
“Think it over and tell me your decision,” Angel said to Popoca, not rushing him but allowing him to make his own choice.
Popoca had received hints from Angel, like Angel saving him at the request of his sister, Sparrow Blossom. But this didn’t answer all his questions… How did Angel save him? What is the Wilderness of Dreams?… Why does everything here feel subtly bizarre?
Of course, Popoca could choose not to ask, but regardless of his decision, he still planned to sign the contract.
It was a gesture of gratitude for Angel saving him and a form of redemption for his past mistakes.
Having decided to sign the contract, Popoca’s hesitation now was about which type to choose.
The first option he dismissed was the Tarot Oath, as signing it seemed no different from not signing any contract at all.
Wanting to show gratitude and repay Angel, Popoca wavered between the Oath of the Feathered and the Oath of Luo.
For the Popoca of the past, the idea of entering a master-servant contract with someone was unthinkable. But now, with no future ahead and no need to cling to unnecessary pride, his perspective had shifted.
After some contemplation, Popoca chose the Oath of the Feathered.
To him, there was little difference between the two oaths. But under the Oath of the Feathered, the contract master would not harm him, meaning he could live longer unless extraordinary circumstances arose… Having once been close to death, he knew the value of life all too well. Plus, he longed to see his sister and witness the future of the Laudsourcian tribe.
Therefore, after weighing his options, he made this choice.
Angel, not surprisingly, accepted this situation. The Oath of the Feathered was sufficient, though not as stringent as the Oath of Luo. Upon invoking the Oath of the Feathered, Popoca found it difficult to betray him.
Under Freud’s indication, without hesitation, Popoca produced the contract scroll of the Oath of the Feathered and performed the contract oath with Angel.
When the dust settled, Angel’s gaze towards Popoca softened, lessening the distance between them.
“Now that you have signed the Oath of the Feathered, you indeed qualify to know some secrets, about the Wilderness of Dreams,” Angel disclosed, no longer concealing the origin of the Wilderness of Dreams.
However, Angel kept certain things hidden, such as the details of the Dream Conch, which he chose not to reveal for the time being… He might disclose it in the future if necessary, but not now.
He also vaguely hinted at matters of power, but completely omitted anything related to the core of the Nightmare Domain. This information, he decided, would not be shared with Popoca unless the Oath of the Feathered was changed to the Oath of Luo.
When Angel finished speaking, Popoca was utterly astounded.
Not from confusion, but from being overwhelmed by such a novel and vast world, related to the Dream Realm and existing beyond reality?!
As a former wizard, Popoca was keenly aware of the terrifying value of the Wilderness of Dreams. Its significance lay not only in the convenience of communication but also as an irreplaceable and powerful means for the continuation of life.
At the brink of death, entering the Wilderness of Dreams, although existing merely as a spiritual light, this already signifies another level of life’s meaning.
In the human world, there’s a famous philosophical question: What makes a human, human?
Among the various philosophers’ answers, Popoca’s favorite is: Humans are defined not by their physical form, but by their possession of thought. And what is thought? It’s a composite of memory, emotion, and logical behavior.
From this perspective, the spiritual light already encompasses all the characteristics that Popoca understands as what makes a human.
Memory, emotion, logical behavior, including the capacity to think, are all contained within the spiritual light.
In such a case, the him in the Wilderness of Dreams is the true him.
And keeping the spiritual light alive also signifies his own living presence.
If his spiritual light in the Wilderness of Dreams remains unharmed and exists continuously, does this not mean a form of eternal life?!
And this, is what astounds Popoca!
Chapter 1918 Concealed Departments <TOC> Chapter 1920 Her Change