Chapter 2389 False Image <TOC> Chapter 2391 External Ally
Translator: SumTLMan
If Nisi’s inspiration holds true, the reason Firo is unable to delve deeper into the other’s situation is because that person’s realm is extremely high, which makes this matter terrifying.
It’s important to note that even wizards standing at the pinnacle of the Southern Region, such as Rhine and Mengke, do not possess such a power.
Difficult to trace back, impossible to recall, unexplorable. This kind of passive, pervasive influence already bears the aura of a Demon God from the Abyss.
And a Demon God from the Abyss, even the weakest among them, is a being above legendary.
Thinking this, Firo couldn’t help but swallow hard, his expression filled with an uncontrollable sense of dread… Anyone facing this situation would likely find it impossible to remain calm.
“I didn’t think much of it before, but the more I recall that person’s situation, the more I feel a chill in my heart.” Firo’s voice even trembled: “Could he really be an existence above legendary?”
“But how could there possibly be an existence above legendary in the Southern Region?”
Nisi pondered and said: “Don’t forget where this base laboratory comes from.”
The origin of the base laboratory is the River Legacy Society, and the River Legacy Society is a secret organization from the Source World. If it really involves the Source World, the emergence of an existence above legendary is also highly possible.
“Number 03 must have hidden something.” Nisi stated confidently, but even if we were to ask now, it’s estimated that Number 03 wouldn’t disclose anything.
The air fell silent for a while.
After a long pause, Angel spoke: “Right now, nothing is conclusive. The person Wizard Firo encountered, even if they truly are above legendary… at least for now, it seems their malice towards you isn’t that intense.”
If the other party truly was of a legendary realm and bore malice towards Firo, Firo would have died long ago.
A formal wizard facing a true knowledge wizard is like an ant, let alone facing a legendary wizard of a higher level.
Since the other party did not do so and even warned him not to get involved with “the Nest,” perhaps the other party harbors some goodwill?
Nisi: “Guessing back and forth is not the solution, if it comes to it, we’ll find a safe place later to ask in the Wilderness of Dreams. For now… assuming the other party is an existence above legendary, maintain respect and refrain from reckless discussion.”
Nisi’s meaning was clear, it’s best not to talk further about that person.
Angel and Firo nodded in agreement. Angel, having seen a legendary wizard, knew they possessed a certain sense of perception; the more they are discussed, the more likely they are to be sensed. Firo, on the other hand, grew more frightened the more he thought about it, and the feeling of mental rigidity was indeed uncomfortable. Not talking, thinking, or dwelling on it was the best choice for the moment.
“We can leave that person aside, but the matter of the Nest he mentioned, I think we still need to treat it seriously,” Nisi said.
Assuming the other party truly is a legendary wizard, a matter even such an existence would pay attention to is definitely not trivial.
Firo expressed a serious concern, “We should indeed take this matter seriously. However, we know nothing about the Nest, and Number 03 has already shown a lack of willingness to communicate. What should we do now? Or perhaps, should we go and see for ourselves?”
As Firo’s words fell, coincidentally, a new fluctuation had arrived.
The aftermath of the fluctuation echoed at the site for half a minute before it began to subside.
Feeling the aura around them that made even formal wizards shiver, Nisi couldn’t help but speak to Firo in annoyance, “You don’t even have the qualifications to act in this kind of aura, yet you want to go see the Nest? Are you tired of living?”
Firo wisely chose to remain silent at this point. His suggestion was just a casual remark, and he certainly wouldn’t actually go towards the blast.
Nisi turned to Reynolds, who was still in a daze, and asked, “You’ve been in the laboratory for so long, do you really not know what’s in that direction? Have you never heard of the Nest?”
Reynolds shook his head and said, “The laboratory moves frequently, and the conditions in the Mist Zone are very complicated. I’m not too familiar with the surrounding situation.”
“However, what we refer to as ‘the Nest’ usually means the lair of a sea beast.”
Reynolds’ words sparked an idea in Angel. If it really was the lair of a sea beast, then the one they had encountered before, the giant purple beast suspected to be a descendant of Ziz, was indeed worth mentioning.
Angel couldn’t judge about other sea beasts, but if the purple giant beast they encountered had the background of “Ziz,” it was very likely to attract the attention of legendary beings.
Thinking this, Angel looked towards Nisi.
Nisi also looked back at him, and from their exchanged glances, Angel was sure Nisi must have come to the same conclusion.
“If it’s that creature, then many things make sense,” Nisi whispered.
Angel whispered back, “Perhaps, the ultimate goal of the laboratory is also related to it.”
Nisi nodded, not forgetting that Number 03 had clearly stated that the laboratory would soon leave the Southern Region. If they were leaving, it must mean their plan was nearing completion. Since Numbers 01 and 02 had gone to the Nest, perhaps their ultimate goal was indeed the descendant of Ziz.
While Angel and Nisi were conversing, Firo listened with a confused expression: “What are you talking about? What is ‘it’?”
Nisi patted Firo’s shoulder, “All you need to know is that we definitely can’t get involved in this matter.”
Seeing Firo’s still puzzled look, Nisi smiled and said, “Angel and I just have a small idea, whether it’s true is also hard to say. If you really want to know, go to the Fire Law Land and ask Number 03, see if she’s willing to answer you.”
After some thought, Firo actually went to the outskirts of Fire Law Land to seek confirmation from Number 03.
Whether he could get an answer, however, remained an unknown.
Nisi turned to Angel, “Let’s put aside the matter of the Nest and that person for now.”
Although they were curious, their overreaching curiosity could be fatal. To live longer, it’s best to restrain and endure.
“The repeated appearance of the fluctuations is not a good omen.”
Angel also agreed with this. Although the fluctuations have not yet shown clear lethality, their mere presence makes it difficult to control oneself. Constantly exposing oneself to this uncontrollable situation is unwise.
To escape control, it’s best to leave the area covered by the fluctuations as soon as possible.
However, before leaving, they still hoped to accomplish their goals as much as possible.
This time, each of them came here with different objectives. Firo wanted to know about Night Butterfly Witch, and as far as the current progress goes, he has basically achieved his wish. Reynolds’ goal was to find a body, and so far, there has been no news, but it is suspected to be in the laboratory. Nausica’s goal was to obtain Night Butterfly Witch’s arm, which, under the current circumstances, is not a must-do.
Angel’s goal was originally to find Nausica, and if possible, help Nausica find Night Butterfly Witch’s arm, and incidentally bring back information about Night Butterfly Witch to Iron Armor Granny. Without the necessity of obtaining Night Butterfly Witch’s arm, his goal could essentially be considered achieved.
As for Nisi’s Goal, it was more vague. He was guided here by Totoro, and overall, like Angel, he was curious about the laboratory and the power in the Qwest World.
From a superficial perspective, Reynolds is the most urgent, as it concerns his life.
But in reality, Nisi, whose goal seems the least clear and is purely driven by curiosity, is the most urgent.
After arriving here, he has always had a hunch, a premonition that the true path he has been searching for might be found here.
That’s why, even though Nisi knew that safety in the fluctuations could hardly be guaranteed, he didn’t choose to leave immediately. He was eager to obtain what he wanted.
And what he wanted… if nothing else, was in the laboratory.
Nisi’s gaze shifted to the steel fortress not far away, with a glimmer in his eyes: “Angel, did you say you have a way to enter the laboratory?”
Angel: “Indeed, there is a way to enter the laboratory, but are you sure you want to go in?”
Angel hadn’t forgotten about Number 03 enticing them to enter the laboratory. Who knows if there are any traps inside the laboratory.
Nisi: “I do want to go in and see, and besides, Reynolds’ body might also be inside. The longer the soul is separated from the body, the greater the damage to his body… Of course, if he’s dead, that’s fine too. He can be a mascot in my Soul Valley.”
Although Nisi mentioned Reynolds, Angel could see that Nisi really wanted to go into the laboratory.
Angel: “The situation in the laboratory is unknown now, it’s best to proceed with caution.”
Nisi remarked, “Do you think I would act rashly without understanding the situation, just like Reynolds and Nausica? Rest assured, I wouldn’t gamble with my life.”
Angel was momentarily taken aback before asking, “Then…”
Nisi pulled a monocle from his pocket, waved it at Angel, and then winked, saying, “Flora went to study the Blood Melting Virus and knew to involve Sumesh. How could I possibly act recklessly? I’ve saved quite a bit over the years, so I plan to seek external help.”
“I’ll find a safe place to venture into the Wilderness of Dreams. It’s a good opportunity to see if Tree Spirit or Iron Armor Granny is around, to ask about the person Firo encountered.”
After saying this, Nisi also took a moment to express his appreciation: “I must say, the Wilderness of Dreams you’ve created is quite impressive. In the past, we would have had far fewer options in such a situation.”
Angel thought it over and felt that Nisi’s approach was reasonable. Since there was a better option, there was no need to take such a risk.
Without further delay, Nisi turned to leave, taking Nausica with him.
Previously, the laboratory’s potential involvement in a high-level scheme was unknown, so having Nausica along was not an issue. But now, keeping Nausica there seemed unnecessary.
Nausica understood that she was too weak to make a difference. With a complex look in her eyes, she ultimately chose to follow Nisi.
After Nisi’s departure, with the team temporarily down one member, Angel followed his intuition to prepare the spellcasting materials for the planar passage. He was ready to leave at a moment’s notice should any unforeseen events or changes in the air currents occur.
After making the necessary preparations, Angel continued his study of the runes on the fortress.
Before long, Firo returned to the vicinity of the fortress.
“What’s going on? Why is Nisi missing?” Firo looked around in confusion. “And where is Nausica?”
Angel snapped back to reality from the world of runes, stretching lazily before briefly sharing Nisi’s whereabouts.
After finishing, Angel inquired, “How did your questioning go, did Number 03 say anything?”
Firo shook his head: “Whenever I bring up the Nest, she completely ignores me. The only thing she’s said is what she mentioned before, that she’ll compensate according to the previous proposal once Number 01 and Number 02 return.”
“Though I’m not sure what she’s up to inside that metal contraption, I believe her words hold some truth.”
Angel added, “As Nisi mentioned, everything she says now is mere lip service. Moreover, the item Nisi desires, Number 03 will definitely not provide.”
Nisi’s goal might be vague, but what he seeks is clear——the research data from the laboratory, especially concerning Soul Armor.
Number 03 might offer Soul Armor, but she would certainly not hand over the data. Hence, Nisi thought of searching the laboratory himself.
During their conversation, another fluctuation surged through.
The effect of the fluctuation remained the same as before, but the accompanying roar seemed somewhat weaker.
Moreover, amidst the roar, there seemed to be a mix of low, beastly growls.
When Angel tried to listen more closely, the roaring gradually faded away.
Regarding the beastly growls, Angel asked Firo, who shook his head, indicating he hadn’t noticed.
“Perhaps the mention of the sea beast and Nest earlier created some psychological suggestion,” Angel thought better of dwelling on it. Regardless of what was happening there, he wasn’t about to get involved.
After a while, a soul aura transmitted from the mist sea above.
Nisi had returned.