Chapter 2103 New Model <TOC> Chapter 2105 Functional Mushrooms
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Angel narrated his recent experiences, delicately omitting secret details such as Shava’s identity and the spotted puppy’s situation, but mostly sharing everything else.
Regarding why the creatures of the Nightmare Plane didn’t target him, Angel simply suggested that they might have mistaken his identity.
However, most present didn’t believe this. Given the formidable strength of the Nightmare Plane’s beings, mistaking identity seemed unlikely. Though skeptical, they didn’t voice their doubts, speculating privately that perhaps it related to the Nightmare Soul… After all, the greatest secret of Phantom Island was the research on Nightmare Souls.
Since it might involve others’ secrets, they refrained from prying further.
More than these details, they were more concerned about the situation within the ruins.
An hour later, Angel had finished recounting his experiences. He even used the illusion spell to clarify some questions and recreate difficult-to-understand scenes.
After this, the cramped office fell into a prolonged silence.
Everyone had imagined what the inside of the ruins might look like, but even their wildest guesses paled compared to the reality Angel described, a realm almost indistinguishable from the actual Nightmare Plane.
The Maze of Mystlight Candles Corridors, the Doreen Flower Garden, Rainbow Mountain… all these mysterious and bizarre places.
Mademoiselle Goldilocks, Black and White Maids, Minister Nooka… powerful and terrifying mysterious entities.
Man-eating mushrooms, dragon spit insects, Light of Nightmare… lethal dangers.
And the unforeseen Heart Sigh Descent.
These elements underscored that this was not just a mysterious event needing resolution; it was evolving into a real catastrophe. Most importantly, while the disaster had not yet erupted and seemed calm, when an all-out conflict eventually broke out, Savage Grottoes would be at the forefront of this disaster!
Even Liana felt overwhelmed by the darkness looming ahead.
Others remained silent, their minds filled with thoughts and emotions they struggled to articulate. The energy emanating from this matter, even just its aftermath, was already beyond the scope of discussion for most present.
After some time, Liana broke the silence, “The events unfolding in the ruins cannot be deduced using conventional logic. Their thoughts, objectives, and what might happen after the Heart Sigh Descent are currently difficult to predict…”
Though Liana didn’t elaborate, everyone understood that these unpredictable details would likely lead to an even worse situation.
“The problems,” Liana sighed deeply before continuing, “I will think about them more seriously. For now, let’s address the most immediate crisis we might face.”
“Mystlight.”
…
According to the information from Bee Blair from the Doreen Flower Garden, and hints from Book Mad, Mystlight would soon replace Illusio and start spreading to the outside world.
While the spores emitted by Illusio, the live wire, were still causing disasters, their threat had significantly decreased due to Sanders’ presence. For extraordinary beings, Illusio posed little danger now.
But with Illusio’s retreat and Mystlight’s entry, a new crisis loomed.
They witnessed firsthand the soul transformation of Reeves, and heard about the changes in Reeves after being eroded by Mystlight. That bone-corroding and soul-invading terrifying ability shocked them all.
Mystlight is harmful not only to apprentices but even formal wizards find it difficult to escape its erosion. If Mystlight is released into reality in large quantities like live wire, it would be a disaster more terrifying than live wire!
Moreover, according to the scene witnessed by Angel, cultivating Mystlight is not difficult. Bee Blair has already planted a large amount of Mystlight in the Doreen Flower Garden, and the rampage of Mystlight is imminent!
In other words, all other predicaments can be temporarily set aside, but the Mystlight crisis must be given immediate attention.
“The solution to Mystlight can only be found in the Mystlight itself. I got three Mystlight buttons from the Doreen Flower Garden, and I will take them to Rhine later,” said Angel.
Rhine shook his head: “No need, I will come to you directly. Also, I have some other things I want to ask you about.”
Angel thought for a moment and did not refuse: “Okay.”
After Rhine spoke, he gazed out the window. Under that clear blue sky, it seemed as if endless secrets were hidden.
The peak of Paramjit Mountain and the chasm of the Paramjit Plateau are two typical extreme locations in the Southern Region. Rhine felt in his heart, his mood today seemed to be wandering between these two extremes, between the highest point and the absolute low, between the Wilderness of Dreams and the Land of Heart Sigh…
Rhine did not continue to inquire, nor did he stay in the Wilderness of Dreams, but returned to reality first.
As for the others, they each made their choices.
Although everyone was emotionally affected by the Heart Sigh Descent, since Rhine said to consider it seriously, they set aside these matters first and began to research the Wilderness of Dreams, which they found very interesting.
Wallace decided to stay at the top of Azure Tower, continuing to read the papers and research topics left by Freud; Iron Armor Granny did not say where she was going, only mentioned walking around in Initial Heart City, and left Azure Tower with Sanders; Tree Spirit and Liana also did not leave, planning to further understand the Wilderness of Dreams to better prepare for the tea party.
After everyone went about their tasks, Angel prepared to leave the Wilderness of Dreams to go to the ruins and wait for Rhine’s arrival.
However, just as Angel was about to leave, a grey shadow suddenly rushed into the room.
The sound of pitter-patter was continuous, startling Wallace, who was reading, and causing him to lift his head to see who had arrived.
“This is…” Wallace looked puzzledly towards the creature in Angel’s arms.
Angel slowly opened his disheveled coat, revealing a small grey seabird trembling in his arms.
Upon recognizing the visitor, Wallace softly smiled: “I didn’t expect you to bring it here.”
Wallace was naturally familiar with the little creature in Angel’s arms, the small bird that usually perched on Angel’s shoulder, which he remembered was called… Toby?
Toby’s arrival was certainly to find Angel, so Wallace did not ask further and returned to his reading.
Angel took Toby to the terrace at the top of the tower, so as not to disturb Wallace again.
“What’s the matter with you?” Angel initially thought Toby had missed him after not seeing him for a few days. But after playing around for a while, he realized that Toby was trembling all over, seemingly more out of fear than anything else.
Hearing Angel’s question, Toby lifted its little head, its eyes filled with grievance.
Just as Toby was about to speak, Angel felt a tremor under his feet on the terrace. At the same time, Toby’s eyes changed again, and like an ostrich, its head plunged directly into Angel’s chest pocket, leaving only its trembling tail feathers visible.
Angel was puzzled when the ground shook again. Turning back, he saw a huge figure leaping from outside of Azure Tower, landing heavily on the terrace against the sunlight.
As the backlight halo gradually dissipated, Angel could finally see the newcomer.
A figure in a purple dress with a lace-edged folding fan… the Meat Mountain Demon Lord.
“Diamond Barbie” Gloria!
A few days ago, Angel knew that Gloria, with the aid of Sanders, had entered the Wilderness of Dreams. However, due to being entangled in the Doreen Flower Garden, this was the first time Angel encountered Gloria in the Wilderness of Dreams.
Gloria opened her folding fan, covering her mouth as she chuckled softly. This seemed like a very ladylike gesture, but coming from her current form, it was quite unsettling.
“So it’s Angel,” Gloria said with a smile, “No wonder Toby ran so fast today. Did he catch your scent?”
Gloria didn’t engage in much conversation with Angel but gazed smilingly at Toby, disguised as an ostrich.
“Don’t think that just because Angel is back, you can escape today. Follow me obediently, or the punishment will be doubled,” Gloria warned, advancing step by step, each step vibrating the ground, causing Toby to tremble more, yet he stubbornly buried his head in Angel’s embrace, refusing to show himself.
Gloria poked Toby’s tail feathers with her folding fan as she reached Angel’s side.
Toby jumped up, letting out a mournful cry.
Toby sneaked a glance at Angel, but Gloria laughed, “I told you before, no one can save you, including Angel!”
Angel opened his mouth to speak, but Gloria gave him a stern look.
Suddenly, a mental bond connected to Angel.
Feeling the mental bond, Angel was momentarily stunned.
Unquestionably, it was Gloria who cast the mental bond. Angel was surprised because it was his first time experiencing a mental bond constructed of virtual magic power.
In fact… this mental bond was quite similar to those in reality.
However, mental bonds is a pseudo-third level trick. Gloria, having only been in this realm for four or five days, could already use third level tricks with virtual magic power? Her talent, indeed, is worthy of the gourmet flagship.
“Don’t speak for Toby,” Gloria’s mental fluctuation came from the other end of the bond.
Angel was about to inquire why, but before he could speak, Gloria continued, “I’ll settle the score with you later. I let Toby follow you because he improves faster by your side. But look at what you’ve been doing lately, just letting Toby sleep and play wildly in the Wilderness of Dreams. If I hadn’t come in, Toby might have already turned into a useless bird. I will remember this!”
Angel wanted to defend Toby, but upon hearing Gloria, he immediately closed his mouth.
Although exaggerated, Gloria’s words weren’t entirely incorrect. Recently, Angel indeed had been laissez-faire, not bothering with Toby’s activities. Given Toby’s character, playing wildly in the Wilderness of Dreams was to be expected.
Now that Gloria decided to take over, Angel dared not object.
Seeing Angel “tamed,” Gloria then continued smilingly at the trembling Toby, “You better take your punishment and train with me. This place, free from other energy constraints, is perfect for training your reaction speed and fine control over magic power.”
Realizing Angel wouldn’t speak up, Toby understood that relying on Angel for help was impossible.
It couldn’t help but whimper in grievance.
“What’s that? You want to leave the Wilderness of Dreams and return to reality?” Gloria laughed lightly behind her fan, “That’s perfect. Your Serpent-Bird form has probably been neglected for a while. Then I’ll come to you in reality and train that form.”
Toby’s eyes went blank, then slowly dimmed, and it let out a low chirp.
From its voice, it was clear that Toby had resigned itself to its fate.
Gloria nodded satisfactorily and took Toby from Angel’s arms, pinching Toby’s neck: “Let’s go, we are headed to the Stone Pillar Coliseum in the southern city. Conveniently, there’s a Sin Hunter on duty there, and its Sinful Monster takes the form of your favorite ammonite flower~”
Having said that, Gloria nodded to Angel and then prepared to leave with Toby in tow.
Before leaving, Gloria glanced at the office behind the balcony, inadvertently making eye contact with Wallace.
Gloria withdrew her gaze nonchalantly and turned to Angel: “Have you already informed Savage Grottoes about the Wilderness of Dreams?”
Angel nodded: “Yes, you must have also heard from Freud about the tea party, right?”
It was indeed because of the tea party, a partial revelation of the Wilderness of Dreams, that cooperation from Savage Grottoes was necessary. After all, many ‘face-saving’ aspects still required Rhine’s nod of approval to use the Dream Conch to enter the Wilderness of Dreams.
“I’ve heard. I must say, you are quite ambitious,” Gloria smiled lightly. “But I support it, as the beauty of the Wilderness of Dreams is only appreciated by those who have experienced it.”
With a casual flick of her fingertips, Gloria cast some magic, creating a dazzling array of colors. These colors merged into her dress, instantly making it more splendid.
Gloria, enamored with her own reflection, glanced at her body and then at the color of her dress: It was the existence of the Wilderness of Dreams that let her see her beautiful body again and inspired her to dress up.
“Now, I regret more and more that I didn’t bring you into the Candy House and let Sanders beat me to it,” Gloria sighed.
“From what you’re saying, Gloria, do you want to try my magic bread again?” Angel, in response, conjured a black, lumpy object emitting a strong sour odor.
Gloria instantly jumped back a few meters, looking disdainfully at the ‘inferior magic bread’: “Don’t get the wrong idea. The Candy House also has wizards not skilled in gourmet arts.”
Angel smiled without a word.
Gloria said irritably: “Never mind, I’ll take Toby and leave first.”
As Gloria’s figure vanished from sight, her voice carried on the wind: “The Wilderness of Dreams is wonderful, and I look forward to the dawn of a new era…”
Angel whispered softly: More than blessings, I seek tangible actions. The tea party’s feast is in urgent need of a chef, care to know more?
Chapter 2103 New Model <TOC> Chapter 2105 Functional Mushrooms