Chapter 2345 Fullness <TOC> Chapter 2347 Drifting Woman
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From Nisi, Angel also roughly understood the progress of the mission.
Neither team would follow the ship but instead brought special flying vehicles. The distance to White Sea Bay City from the Feran Continent was relatively closer, and even if they set off later, they might still arrive first.
However, what most caught Angel’s attention was that among the team heading to the Sidro Mist Island, there was actually a formal wizard.
“Did Wizard Firo also go?”
“Firewalker” Firo, a fire wizard, Angel’s first meeting with him was in Sleepless City. At that time, he was the stationed wizard of Sleepless City, but after the fall of Sleepless City, Firo returned to the Savage Grottoes.
“That’s right.” Nisi said this, then put on a mysterious air, using the tone of a tea party witch gossiping: “Do you know why he went?”
Angel was just about to ask this question when Nisi suddenly turned it around on him.
Normally, taking on a mission from the mission hall is surely for the reward, but with Nisi’s gossipy posture and tone, it felt like there was more to it.
Moreover, investigating clues from before the disaster wasn’t particularly dangerous, and even if Nisi was generous, the reward shouldn’t be high enough to attract a formal wizard. Therefore, there must be another reason for drawing Firo there.
Nisi’s counter-question surely pertained to this reason, at least within the scope of clues known to Angel.
With the limited information currently available, it’s unlikely Firo knew anyone with a numerical tattoo, so the clue must be narrowed down to a few possible reasons.
Considering Firo’s identity, Angel softly said, “Is it because of the Night Butterfly Witch?”
Nisi, who had been ready with a profound fishing posture, preparing to correct Angel after his response, didn’t expect Angel to actually hit upon the correct answer.
Nisi’s expression instantly fell, and he slumped over the table: “That’s no fun.”
“Delicate Crimson Night Butterfly” was also a fire witch, and Firo was a fire wizard as well; after all, they were on the same path, which led Angel to his guess. From Nisi’s reaction, Angel knew he had guessed correctly.
“Do Ginny and Firo know each other?” Angel asked curiously.
Seeing that Angel had guessed it, Nisi didn’t hide it anymore: “Firo not only knows Ginny, but he has also regarded Ginny as the goddess of his dreams since his apprenticeship… you know, Ginny’s charm has always been great. But whether Ginny recognizes Firo, I’m not sure.”
“By the way, I was told this by Tree Spirit.”
Upon entering the Wilderness of Dreams, Angel sensed that Sanders was online. With a curiosity to understand the progress in the Tidal Realm, Angel sought him out, only to find Sanders unexpectedly in the Skybridge Garden.
Navigating through a corridor where butterflies and bees danced among the flowers, Angel arrived at a pond fronted by a colossal rose sculpture, where Sanders was found.
Sanders was not alone; opposite him, at the edge of the pond, sat a ‘mountain of flesh’, upon closer inspection, it was Gloria, who had been elusive for several days.
Sanders and Gloria were engaged in a conversation, both wearing serious expressions.
Gloria’s demeanor was grave, yet as she listened, she casually ‘sculpted people’ with her hands, a soft green light flickering with each motion. Each ‘sculpting’ action birthed several dazzling butterflies from the Layer of Rhythmic Beat.
Clearly, the butterflies and bees in the rose garden were all creations of Gloria’s casual whims.
The arrival of Angel brought their conversation to a pause.
Sanders said, “You still have time to consider before I return. I hope you can make a decision soon.”
Gloria nodded solemnly, responding, “I understand.”
Without further ado, Sanders turned his gaze towards Angel, who was not far away.
Angel asked, “Did I interrupt your conversation?”
Sanders shook his head, “No, we were about to conclude anyway.”
At this moment, Gloria, shedding her serious facade, smiled warmly and said, “I was discussing with your mentor about going to the Nightmare Plane. Are you interested?”
Sanders frowned at Gloria but chose not to comment.
“Is it about your physical body, Gloria?” Angel inquired.
“Yes,” Gloria nodded, not intending to hide anything. It was nearly impossible to conceal anything from Angel in the Wilderness of Dreams anyway. “Although my physical body can remain viable for a long time, the Nightmare Plane is not a place to stay indefinitely. Moreover, it’s unpredictable, and no one knows if any adverse effects might arise.”
“Additionally, the longer a soul is separated from its body, the more the compatibility diminishes. So, even if I can’t regain my body immediately, I at least want to bring my soul closer to it to restore some compatibility.”
“If nothing goes wrong, I’ll be entering the Nightmare Plane with Sanders soon to explore. Would you be interested in joining us?”
Gloria extended the invitation to Angel.
Sanders opened his mouth as if to say something, then, after a moment’s thought, closed it again.
Since Angel had become a formal wizard, he had not yet ventured into the Nightmare Plane. The main reason for this was that every time Angel entered the Nightmare Plane, it would invariably trigger some peculiar occurrences.
Moreover, the stitched face Queen has always been eyeing Angel with a predatory gaze. Up to now, Sanders still doesn’t know whether the Queen’s attitude towards Angel is good or bad.
The Queen’s subordinates, each and every one of them, hold Angel in high regard. However, the Queen herself has pursued Angel in the Nightmare Plane not once, but twice.
It is precisely because of the Queen’s strange attitude, the unusual connection between Shava and Angel, as well as Angel’s own uniqueness, that Sanders had previously advised against Angel entering the Nightmare Plane in the short term.
But this time, he remained silent.
Angel cannot always run away; he must eventually face the Nightmare Plane.
Moreover, Sanders also feels that his so-called protection might not necessarily be a good thing for Angel. After all, given past examples, his protection is negligible in the face of Angel’s ability to cause trouble. Whether it’s Black Castle or the Abyss Demon God, Angel is not only capable of causing trouble, but he also possesses the courage to stand alone.
Therefore, Sanders did not interrupt Gloria this time.
“Mentor, what do you think?” Angel also has some resistance to the Nightmare Plane, not because of its eeriness, but because he always feels like he is playing someone else’s role there. This kind of performance with an unknown future makes Angel somewhat displeased.
“You decide for yourself,” Sanders paused, but couldn’t help adding, “However, I must remind you, you should know that the place where Gloria’s physical body is located is extremely dangerous, and legendary creatures exist there.”
Though he didn’t finish his sentence, Sanders’ inclination was already apparent.
“It wouldn’t hurt for Angel to take a look around occasionally, even if it’s not possible to find it in one or two tries,” Gloria said. “Moreover, I’ve heard that Angel’s identity is quite like a fish in water in the Nightmare Plane, which might even become an advantage.”
Sanders replied, “The vastness of the Nightmare Plane is beyond imagination. Angel’s identity might only be advantageous in a certain range, and the place where your physical body is located might not necessarily allow Angel to leverage his strengths.”
Gloria thought about it and felt it made sense. She initially entered the Nightmare Plane from the Hante World, so even if Angel had a special identity, he might not be able to move freely in the Nightmare Plane.
Thinking this, Gloria felt somewhat deflated. She had hoped to see if she could use Angel’s means, but if it was as Sanders said, it probably wouldn’t work.
“Gloria is right, actually. It wouldn’t hurt to take a look. We don’t have to achieve our goal in one go; we can start by scouting the periphery,” Angel said, his voice becoming softer: “I also want to see if she will appear again.”
“Her? Who?” Gloria was a bit confused.
Angel shook his head silently.
Sanders, of course, knew who he was referring to and nodded after a moment of silence: “Indeed, it’s time to take a look.”
Gloria looked from Angel to Sanders: “What kind of riddle are you two playing?”
Sanders said indifferently, “Outsiders don’t need to know.”
Gloria’s eyebrows shot up, and the layers of fat on her neck trembled: “I’ve become an outsider? Toby was created by me, he should call me ‘mom,’ and now Toby has recognized Angel as his dad. What does that make my relationship with Angel, how could I be an outsider?”
Angel: “……” What are you even talking about?
Gloria’s blatant tugging for attention failed to earn Sanders’ direct gaze. He bypassed Gloria entirely, addressing Angel, “What brings you here?”
Angel shrugged, “Nothing much, just wanted to check in with Mentor, see how things are on your end.”
After speaking, Angel glanced at Gloria, who still had her eyes wide open in disbelief, and added, “And, well, to see Gloria. It’s been a while since we last met in the forest. Haven’t seen you online for some time. Need any help?”
The underlying message in Angel’s words was clearly about the golden apple.
Gloria, while absentmindedly twirling a butterfly between her fingers, shook her head with apparent disinterest. Her nonchalance stemmed from a prior arrangement where she had Azaz use the Tree Group to contact Jon on her behalf. She inquired about a communicative Dream Plant Fairy in Initial Heart City and learned that the tree man had left the Mother Tree and… had grown another golden apple. Although still small, it indicated that the golden apples were not unique.
With this knowledge, Gloria felt emboldened, promptly logging online to embark on her grand endeavor of creating life. She even contemplated whether to attempt another persuasion once the tree man’s new fruit matured.
Seeing Gloria genuinely unbothered, Angel nodded, “If you need help, feel free to reach out to me anytime.”
Gloria nodded in response and then stood up, “As an outsider, I won’t disturb your mentor-apprentice conversation any longer.”
With that, Gloria shook her plump body and walked towards the exit of the rose garden, her massive form paradoxically exuding a semblance of grace.
Once Gloria had left, Sanders turned to Angel, “The situation where Gloria’s physical body resides is quite complex. I’ve attempted to investigate it several times, only to find myself circling its periphery.”
“Moreover, I’ve yet to find detailed real-world information corresponding to that place; it likely isn’t a projection of the Southern Region’s Wizarding World.”
While a projection of the Southern Region might not offer much assistance to explorers, it at least provides a sense of familiarity. For instance, Sanders had once found real-world information on the city of Nightfall, which could save time in getting acquainted with the Nightmare Plane. Additionally, some legends might offer clues to explorers.
However, projections from foreign lands complicate matters, leaving one to wonder about their origins, the peculiarities they harbor, and the monsters they might encounter.
Everything about them is unknown.
And in the Nightmare Plane, the unknown often signifies lethal danger.
“I’ve managed to gather some preliminary information and maps of the outskirts during my previous ventures. I’ve nearly finished compiling them. I’ll show them to you when you return to the Tidal Realm.”