Chapter 2106 Love of Cloud Sea <TOC> Chapter 2108 Tree Group
Translator: SumTLMan
Angel turned off the light screen, and the noise in the study instantly vanished.
“Regina really is as obsessed with mushrooms as the rumors say,” Sanders’ deep voice came from across the room. He had been sitting quietly beside Angel while Angel was using the mini signal tower to contact Regina. He only began to speak slowly after Angel put away the mini signal tower.
“I once went to the Magic Potion Hut to find Master Midora, and Lady Adelia told me a rumor. It’s said that the Mushroom Witch, Regina, has been living alone in a hut made of mushrooms since birth, raised by a soul residing in the mushroom hut. Her love for mushrooms has been imprinted deep in her bones since she was a child,” said Angel. “I don’t know if this rumor is true or false, but just now, the fact showed that Regina would do anything for an unknown mushroom she has never seen before.”
Sanders nodded, recalling the scene he had seen earlier——
Upon learning that the live wire originated from a mushroom named Illusio, Regina showed great interest, constantly murmuring and guessing which mushroom could produce the effects of Illusio.
Later, when Angel took out the young Illusio, Regina immediately jumped up from her recliner, her face practically turned into a flat cake, almost sticking to the light screen.
After confirming that Illusio was a type of mushroom she had never seen before, she paused for a moment, then without hesitation, said she wanted to join Angel in the research and would study the situation of Illusio thoroughly. Moreover, this time, Regina didn’t mention any “high compensation.” For someone like her, obsessed with mushrooms, even if there’s no compensation, even if she has to pay out of her own pocket, she would be willing.
Regina immediately urged Angel to send someone to bring the mushrooms back to the Research Institute; she couldn’t wait to start her research.
However, Angel’s purpose in finding Regina wasn’t really about Illusio. Illusio was just a bait to test Regina’s attitude and to start the real topic of discussion.
Seeing Regina’s genuine enthusiasm for Illusio, Angel then mentioned his main purpose and presented the lively Mystlight in his palm on the light screen.
Regina’s eyes instantly fixed on the Mystlight in the light screen, following the joyous movements of the young Mystlight, her expression seemed slightly intoxicated.
It was only after Angel took back the Mystlight that Regina came back to her senses.
An even greater excitement was slowly rising in Regina’s heart. Before she could express it, her gaze suddenly caught sight of a pure white mushroom on the other side of the light screen.
“Did I just see a pure white mushroom over there? What kind of mushroom is that?!”
The pure white mushroom was the Sonic Mushroom. In fact, it was placed at the other end of the desk, and Sanders gently pushed it into the visible range of the light screen, making Regina notice it.
After seeing the Illusio, Mystlight, and Sonic Mushroom, three kinds of mushrooms she had never seen before and each with special effects, Regina’s emotions could no longer be contained.
That sincere desire emanating from her eyes was completely unguarded.
This time, Regina didn’t urge Angel to send the mushrooms to the Research Institute. Instead, she decisively said, “I’ll pack up the necessary tools for the Research Institute and head straight to the Savage Grottoes!”
Regina’s Decision seemed hasty, but it was actually well-thought-out. If Angel could casually take out three special mushrooms, he probably went to some exotic mushroom place and might have more novel mushrooms in his hands. Only by meeting Angel in person could she have the chance to find out more. Also, not long after, Liana from the Savage Grottoes would lead this session’s tea party. Even if she was a homebody, she would still attend such a gathering of witches, so she was bound to go to the Savage Grottoes anyway. Going early would allow her to study the unknown mushrooms, so why not?
Sanders’ recollection ended, and he looked at Angel, “Regina will probably arrive at the Savage Grottoes soon. Have you thought about how to arrange it?”
Angel, while putting away the gear button containing the mini signal tower, said, “Let’s arrange it here. The lower-level laboratory is a bit messy, but it’s big enough. A little tidying up should be sufficient for her to mess around. If she’s not satisfied with the environment, we’ll create an illusion.”
Just like the golden sea in the clouds just now.
The reason for this arrangement is that Regina’s research subject is Mystlight. Don’t be deceived by its current cute and cheerful appearance; Mystlight’s essence is a terrifying biological weapon born for conquest and aggression.
Once the green mist emitted by Mystlight spreads, it could potentially cause immense trouble. Moreover, Regina seems to have a significant interest in Illusio, which is also a highly destructive weapon. Even if there are ways to contain it, it’s better not to let it go unchecked. Therefore, it’s preferable to conduct research in an absolutely sealed environment, and the ruin is actually the best choice.
Sanders had no objections to this arrangement, but he still reminded Angel about some details. Before Regina gets in touch with Mystlight and Illusio, she must sign a Tarot Confidentiality Agreement to prevent her from secretly taking the mushrooms out of the lab. After all, both Mystlight and Illusio are terrifying superweapons that, even if used at great cost, should not be allowed to fall into the wrong hands.
Angel understood this and naturally agreed.
After discussing Regina’s issue, Sanders mentioned Portia: “Regarding her request earlier, you can try to help her find it, but it’s better to avoid getting involved in her matters as much as possible.”
Angel nodded, having a rough idea of what Portia wanted to do, and acknowledging the dangers involved.
After finishing his conversation with Regina, Angel had a brief interaction with Portia.
As Portia had mentioned before, she indeed had something to ask of Angel. Angel had previously guessed that it might be related to enchantment studies.
Indeed, Portia wanted to know if there were any magic formations for the conversion of life materials in alchemical enchantments.
At the time, Angel didn’t fully grasp what Portia intended to do and instinctively said, “I don’t know yet, I need to check some resources.”
Portia nodded, saying she would look for him during the tea party, hoping Angel could help her find the relevant magic formation.
When the call ended, Angel suddenly recalled what Fingernail Granny had said at the Fingernail Alchemy House to help him integrate into the Research Institute more quickly. When she mentioned Portia, Fingernail Granny gave a high evaluation.
Portia is a true genius alchemist, with highly imaginative ideas. Although the things she creates are bizarre, even her failed works reveal an undeniable brilliance.
Fingernail Granny even mentioned seeing a hint of Ivo in Portia.
Before Angel joined the Research Institute, Portia was the alchemist closest to the mysterious realm in the entire institute.
Fingernail Granny praised her character and alchemy skills highly; however, she hesitated slightly when she mentioned one point.
“Like Ivo, Portia seems to have strayed in her pursuit of the mysterious. I’ve heard that she’s considering delving into life alchemy.”
Life alchemy and biological alchemy are not the same.
Biological alchemy may sound dreadful, but it is a rigorous discipline. Life alchemy, however, involves ethics.
Biological alchemy focuses on modification, while life alchemy focuses on… creation.
The creation of life is a dangerous taboo, and the creation of sentient life is an absolute no-go zone. That’s why Toby’s birth remains an unreplicable miracle and the reason for Gloria’s endless affection towards him.
Considering what Fingernail Granny said, if Portia is really venturing into life alchemy, she apparently hopes to find magic formations in enchantment studies that could aid in life alchemy.
Regardless of whether this is as speculated or not, Angel decided it’s best to avoid getting involved.
As Sanders stated, one may aid in the search, but must never partake. For if Portia truly becomes involved in the absolutely forbidden zone, Angel’s involvement would surely implicate him.
The outcome of such entanglement would undoubtedly be dire.
Seeing Angel’s understanding, Sanders refrained from elaborating further. Changing the subject, he asked, “Speaking of what happened inside the ruin, the situation you discussed with Rhine earlier, there must be things you’ve withheld, right?”
Angel nodded. In the Wilderness of Dreams, some things were inappropriate to mention, and others were not timely, so he temporarily concealed them.
But now, with just him and Sanders, there was no need for concealment.
Angel then revealed some previously unspoken details, including the invitation to the banquet on the Day of Moon Offering, the condition of the spotted puppy, Boil Gentleman’s laboratory, and a few unknown mushroom varieties.
After listening to Angel’s account, Sanders clarified points that had been puzzling him.
“No wonder you remained calm amidst so many powerful beings, even resisting the pressure released by Minister Nooka. It turns out it was the sudden appearance of the spotted puppy that helped you.”
Angel also showed a hint of relief: “Yes, without the spotted puppy, I probably would’ve been exposed the moment Minister Nooka appeared.”
“Although I don’t know why the spotted puppy came during the Heart Sigh Descent, its help this time allowed me to barely manage. Thus, despite my great interest in Boil Gentleman’s mentioned light solvent, without a way to resist the pressure, I dared not venture back in, let alone participate in the banquet of the Moon Offering Day.”
Sanders nodded, understanding that Angel’s lucky escape this time didn’t guarantee a repeat performance. Therefore, he approved of Angel’s choice.
“Your decision not to take the spotted puppy with you was correct. A mere Minister of Agriculture is already so terrifying; Dim, who holds the title of Minister of Arms, is likely even more fearsome. If Dim really came to the Southern Region’s Wizarding World because of the spotted puppy’s disappearance, the disaster it could cause might rival a Demon God’s Descent.”
In the semi-plane, they definitely suppressed their power. Once they fully unleash it in the Southern Region, even if they are expelled by the World Will, the chaos they could cause in the process would be enough to overturn the world.
Thus, it’s best to avoid provoking beings of such caliber.
“However, the timing of the spotted puppy’s and the descent was too coincidental,” Sanders mumbled softly. “Based on your experience, it seems to have done little since its arrival.”
The only guess Sanders could make was that the spotted puppy might have descended to meet Angel?
But according to the timeline, when Angel was pulled into the Doreen Flower Garden by Mademoiselle Goldilocks, the spotted puppy had already run out of the Crossroads. How did it know Angel would come?
Could this dog, resembling a living Mysterious Object, possess prophetic abilities?
This question remains unanswered, as there’s no evidence.
Besides meeting Angel, the spotted puppy did something quite intriguing, showing immense desire for the fattened version of the Void Traveler. Yet, after obtaining the Void Traveler from the birdcage, it released it.
This series of actions seems superfluous and strange.
Could it be that its purpose of descent was actually for this Void Traveler?
Regrettably, it’s now difficult to find an answer. Sanders thought long and hard but couldn’t figure it out, eventually giving up with a shake of his head.
Apart from the matter of the spotted puppy, what Sanders was most interested in was what Angel brought out from the ruin, be it the several mushrooms or… the offspring of the Seed of Distortion.
These “souvenirs” that were brought out, although they all have very good effects, Angel now also doesn’t have time to research them, his most desired action right now is still to open the hidden room of this ruin, to see what secrets are hidden inside.
Therefore, seeing Sanders interested in these things, Angel then took them out, allowing Sanders to research them.
Angel himself, then took out the knight armor engraved with damaged runes, and began to carry out repairs.
…
Time swiftly passed, and when the midnight bell rang, Angel then slowly came back to his senses from the rune repairs.
Rubbing his somewhat sore neck, Angel then cast his gaze towards the knight armor in his hand.
Knowing that these damaged runes used the Valens Sorting Method and Beluke Encryption, so Angel’s repairs, were relatively much simpler.
Half a day’s time, repaired nearly one-fiftieth of the pattern.
Although it looked slower than he expected, but in reality, the speed of repair will become faster as the runes become more complete, so really towards the later stage, the speed of repair is estimated to be many times faster than now. It should be in a week… even, less than a week’s time, the damaged runes on the knight armor will be completely repaired!
Angel satisfiedly placed the knight armor to one side, he still had some things to do, so the repair work was put aside for the moment.
Looking back around, the study was empty, with no other people.
Through the perception of mental power, Angel could feel that there were people in the laboratory downstairs. It should be Sanders taking those few mushrooms and the Seed of Distortion, to carry out experiments.
Angel just also wanted to go to the laboratory, so he stretched a lazy waist, then slowly left the study, heading towards the lower level.
Chapter 2106 Love of Cloud Sea <TOC> Chapter 2108 Tree Group