Chapter 2011 Where Light and Darkness Met <TOC> Chapter 2013 Entering the Ruins
Translator: SumTLMan
Tree Spirit turned back and saw the person approaching was Sanders.
Sanders, as always, was dressed in his strict and proper attire. His black top hat completely covered his ash-green hair, and his formal suit fit snugly, accentuating his physique. The black gloves embroidered with subtle patterns and the bright red lining of his cloak were impeccable, without a single wrinkle.
In the chilling night breeze, Sanders’ cloak fluttered continuously but never touched the ground.
Angel even wondered if, even on a windless night, the cloak would flutter as if by its own accord as soon as Sanders started moving… after all, Sanders cared deeply about maintaining his noble image.
“Has Lord Rhine already come out?” Sanders approached and inquired.
Tree Spirit, still puzzled about how Angel had managed to notify Sanders, didn’t respond immediately. Finally, Angel answered Sanders’ question.
“Yes, just now, Lord Rhine has already emerged from the passage of the Star Pool ruin.”
After receiving a positive response, Sanders nodded, “Then let’s go over.”
With a tip of his toe, Sanders flew into the air. Angel followed suit, and noticing Tree Spirit hadn’t moved, he whispered, “Tree Spirit?”
Tree Spirit, momentarily lost in thought, then followed.
As they flew toward the Star Pool ruin, Tree Spirit pondered how Angel had managed to notify Sanders?
To other wizards, this might not seem like a big deal, but Tree Spirit was well aware there was something mysterious at play.
Since Mirror Lady has not yet awakened, he temporarily took over the authority of Mirror Lady and can clearly perceive all the information exchanges between the Mirror World and the outside world. Just like the illusionary message from Sumesh the other day, it was only after Tree Spirit nodded in agreement that the message could enter the Mirror World and reach Phantom Island.
This is precisely why Tree Spirit is quite puzzled. Sanders was obviously on Phantom Island before, so how did Angel manage to bypass the shielding of the Mirror World and notify him?
Angel has a space displacement ability on his spell position. Could it be that he used this ability to enter the Mirror World to notify Sanders? But soon, Tree Spirit negated this guess because he is always observing the spatial fluctuations of the Mirror World, and there haven’t been any unusual spatial fluctuations from the outside world entering the Mirror World recently.
If it’s none of these situations, then it’s strange.
As Tree Spirit was deep in thought, he suddenly thought of something. Previously, Angel mentioned that he was researching a project on information exchange, which, in Tree Spirit’s view, is similar to a communicator. Could it be that Angel has already developed it? And moreover, this communicator can bypass the barriers of the Mirror World?!
Tree Spirit’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but open his mouth to verify with Angel.
Angel originally didn’t understand what Tree Spirit was pondering, but now, hearing him say this, he understood what he was puzzled about.
Angel: “The direction Tree Spirit Lord is thinking in is correct. However, the method of communication is not as conventional as guessed.”
Tree Spirit: “Not conventional communication methods? What could it be then?”
Angel: “Research is still ongoing. In some time, you will know.”
Tree Spirit was stunned for a moment, his expression slightly helpless. Recently, Angel has maintained a mysterious attitude in everything he does, not revealing the full details earlier, and now hiding information about the communicator. This arouses the enduring curiosity of Tree Spirit, making him somewhat uncomfortable.
Angel, the researcher, is reluctant to speak. As the future beneficiary, Tree Spirit has no standing to inquire and can only sigh in frustration.
Sanders says, “Angel will soon announce a new communication method. Tree Spirit will surely be the first to know. For now, let’s discuss the situation with Rhine.”
Sanders shifts the topic to the Star Pool ruin: “The unknown creature in leather shoes we previously saw, did Rhine encounter it?”
“It didn’t appear, but the corridor leading to the ruin gate has also undergone changes,” Tree Spirit says with a stern expression when discussing the Star Pool ruin.
“What changes?” Sanders frowns.
“Rhine encountered many creatures when he entered the dark side of the corridor…” Tree Spirit recounts Rhine’s experience in detail.
“Rhine could easily deal with these creatures, but the trouble is, not long after these creatures are cleared, new ones Continue to Emerge from the darkness. That darkness, impervious to light, seems like dark energy summoning the creatures. Every batch that dies is soon followed by another.” Tree Spirit sighs, indicating that according to Rhine, he cleaned many rounds, but it never ends. The creatures keep coming endlessly.
After hearing this, Sanders frowns deeply: “Did Rhine reach the ruin gate?”
Tree Spirit nods: “He did, and Rhine vaguely saw runes on the back of the ruin gate!”
At this, Tree Spirit turns to Angel: “It’s normal for the ruin gate to have runes, but whether there are map-related runes, you’ll need to confirm that.”
Angel nods in agreement, as this is part of his duties.
Sanders: “What shall we do with the creatures when the time comes? If they are merely low level creatures, it’s manageable, but if their numbers swell, it might pose a problem.”
Tree Spirit: “Yes, caution is necessary. However, Rhine mentioned that after each creature purge, there’s a period of respite that we can utilize.”
Sanders pondered this and thought it might be worth a try. Besides, both he and Rhine would be entering the passage, and with them guarding, Angel shouldn’t encounter any issues.
However, the exact details would need to be discussed with Rhine upon arrival at the Star Pool ruin.
During their silence, Angel suddenly said, “Lord Rhine had previously entered and encountered skulls flying midair? Sounds somewhat like the flying skull creatures.”
The first creature Angel encountered when he initially entered the Nightmare Plane was a flying skull creature.
“With red brows and a single eye, nostrils without a bridge, indeed they are flying skull creatures,” Tree Spirit confirmed, following Angel’s description.
Sanders understood what Angel was implying and said lightly, “Flying skull creatures aren’t exclusive to the Nightmare Plane; they’re found in many places.”
Sanders didn’t elaborate, but Angel understood his meaning: Don’t overthink it; the creatures Lord Rhine encountered aren’t from Nightfall City.
A bit embarrassed, Angel lowered his head with a chuckle; he had indeed been overthinking. After all, the flying skull was the first grotesque creature he had encountered, leaving a profound impression. So, he subconsciously wondered if the creatures from Nightfall City had made their way to the ruins.
Thinking about it now, it seemed rather improbable.
As they conversed, the Star Pool ruin were already within reach.
Chapter 2011 Where Light and Darkness Met <TOC> Chapter 2013 Entering the Ruins