Chapter 1926 A Second Search <TOC> Chapter 1928 Abnormalities
Translator: SumTLMan
Liana and Rhine Mute could easily discern Tree Spirit’s reluctance. However, after considering various factors, they still chose to create a space within the Eternal Tree because there really was no more suitable place.
Tree Spirit’s suggestion to find a spacious ruin outside as a venue was possible, but controlling the flow of information would be difficult. Moreover, every tea party turns into a debate of public opinion. On Tree Spirit’s territory, at least they could control the narrative and subtly guide public sentiment to their advantage.
Rhine Mute’s explanation was very clear. Although Tree Spirit wanted to argue, he indeed couldn’t find any grounds to refute.
Unless he could find a place that not only showcased the grandeur of the Savage Grottoes but also controlled information flow and accommodated a large number of witches.
Tree Spirit thought hard… near the Paramjit Plateau, there really wasn’t a suitable place.
If there was, he would have sought it out long ago.
Tree Spirit couldn’t help but droop his shoulders, seemingly accepting the inevitable.
Rhine Mute also timely said, “The tea party will last only ten to fifteen days. Just endure it, and it will be over.”
Tree Spirit didn’t reply, just sighed deeply.
Because of this helpless sigh, the atmosphere in the study seemed to become somewhat oppressive.
At that moment, Angel noticed that Sanders, who had been controlling the magic falcon with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. He appeared to be pondering something, a flicker of light in his gaze.
Following this, Sanders raised his head and glanced at Angel.
It seems only a fleeting Exchange of Glances, but Angel felt an unresolved depth in Sanders’ gaze.
“Is he hinting at something?” Angel wondered, receiving Sanders’ look but not immediately grasping its intent.
Angel couldn’t help but look again, finding Sanders no longer watching him but silently gazing at a resigned Tree Spirit with a calm but seemingly powerful depth in his eyes.
Angel paused, then looked at Tree Spirit, recalling Sanders’ look and his current despondency. He seemed to understand something.
Without using any spells, Sanders’ calm gaze suggested that only the two of them were privy to this matter, which related to a specific location.
They both knew it was about the venue, and Angel, upon deeper thought, speculated: Could Sanders be referring to the Wilderness of Dreams?
Sanders implied that they could strategize about the tea party’s venue, specifically by opening the Wilderness of Dreams. Angel knew it should be opened, as he completely controlled it, promising immense benefits once accessible.
But the extent, timing, and manner of its opening remained undecided until the Wilderness of Dreams could integrate real-world energy for a limited opening.
Now, with Sanders having acquired the “Energy Selection” power and the Wilderness manifesting Virtual Magic, it wouldn’t be long before they could apply real-world powers there, naturally progressing to the phase of limited opening.
So Sanders wants to use the tea party as a means to conduct this small-scale unveiling?
Upon reflection, it doesn’t seem implausible.
Firstly, setting aside information exchange and various comparisons, what witches value most in a tea party is privacy, venue, presentation, something stunning to offer, and most importantly, the ‘tea.’
The Wilderness of Dreams perfectly meets all these criteria, and moreover, since it doesn’t consume real-world materials, even the most precious utensils and the most exquisite magical food and snacks can be presented without concern, ensuring an absolutely breathtaking display.
However, Angel still has some reservations. He initially thought of starting with a small internal test before gradually opening up. Sanders’s hint at making it public during the tea party implies a swift exposure of the Wilderness of Dreams to the broader community, which seems a bit too hasty.
Unable to help himself, Angel looks again at Sanders, who makes a ‘let’s discuss this privately later’ gesture, clearly indicating he has some thoughts on the matter.
Perhaps, there are other arrangements to be considered.
Angel nods slightly, suppressing his urge to speak, deciding to discuss this further with Sanders after the star observing event.
Angel and Sanders’s subtle exchange goes unnoticed by Tree Spirit, who is lost in his own emotions, but Rhine captures everything with his mental abilities.
However, even Rhine doesn’t understand what the mentor and student are up to. If Sanders were using a spell, he might have eavesdropped, but their communication was merely through a few glances, which to Rhine, didn’t seem to carry any substantive meaning, so naturally, he couldn’t discern what Sanders and Angel were discussing.
Certainly, as the Silencer, Rhine has the ability to listen to the whispers of the heart. However, such an ability akin to “mind reading” is quite conspicuous in its execution. Angel might not notice, but Sanders certainly would. Being caught by Sanders would blatantly reveal Rhine’s eavesdropping, so he refrained from listening in, simply observing their subtle gestures calmly.
Once their silent communication ceased, Rhine nonchalantly remarked, “You, mentor and disciple, seem to share a profound, unspoken understanding.”
Angel realized that Rhine must have noticed their covert exchange, unsure of how to respond, he opted to feign ignorance.
Sanders didn’t reply either, merely offering a faint smile.
Seeing this, Rhine understood their reluctance to discuss further and did not pry, allowing everyone their space.
…
In the blink of an eye, half an hour passed.
Angel, using his mental tendrils, surveyed the ruins repeatedly, finding nothing wrong… which was expected, as his prior searches, employing every method at his disposal, yielded nothing. He had little hope for a different outcome now.
After retracting his mental tendrils, Sanders’ magic falcon also returned from its reconnaissance outside.
“The magic falcon has surveyed every area, including the walls above, and found nothing,” Sanders concluded, aligning with Angel’s findings.
Their only hope now rested with Lord Rhine.
Hoping that the third level spell “Eye of Truth” could peer into the past and uncover the faded truth.
Amidst their anticipation, the Eye of Truth, after lingering outside for some time, finally returned, merging into Rhine’s brow. Simultaneously, Rhine opened his previously closed eyes.
Upon opening them, he didn’t speak immediately but pondered for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts.
After a while, he cleared his throat and announced, “I’ve searched the entire ruins with the Eye of Truth. Apart from Angel, no one has entered this place since its sealing.”
Chapter 1926 A Second Search <TOC> Chapter 1928 Abnormalities