Chapter 2479 The Black Chamber <TOC> Chapter 2481 A Dinner for Two
Translator: SumTLMan
“Speaking of gratitude, your eyes really light up, claiming you don’t understand human speech. It seems that human speech might be at a higher level than dog speech, huh?”
“Woof?” The spotted puppy immediately dimmed its shiny eyes, looking innocent and pitiful again.
“Sly dog.”
Angel chuckled and scolded while rubbing the spotted puppy’s head, a gesture he considered normal. However, to Woof Woof standing by, this was utterly astonishing.
The spotted puppy is… its lord.
How could it be casually patted on the head?
If the Enforcers and others were here, their expressions would probably be similar to Woof Woof’s.
The spotted puppy’s reaction also rendered Woof Woof speechless. Because the spotted puppy, with a bit of a dignified aura of a strong being, rubbed Angel’s hand in return and then was lifted into his arms amidst Angel’s laughter.
The spotted puppy very consciously found a comfortable position in Angel’s arms. Angel, not minding at all, continued petting someone else’s dog and muttered to himself, “The game is over, the tool dog for leaving has also been found, so the passage for leaving…”
It seemed the spotted puppy understood Angel’s words, as it lifted its head and prepared to open its mouth wide, to swallow Angel.
However, Angel quickly said, “Don’t rush to swallow me; I’m not ready to leave yet.”
Based on Angel’s understanding of the spotted puppy, the passage for leaving was probably to be swallowed by it again.
If it were in the stomach of any other creature, Angel would definitely be in a hurry to leave. But since it was in the spotted puppy’s stomach, and moreover, the spotted puppy’s avatar was still in his arms, then he didn’t need to leave immediately.
He still had some matters to resolve.
Thinking this, Angel looked down at the floor.
The overall background of the chamber was pitch black, except for the floor, which was purely transparent. It looked like a transparent screen, clearly showing the movements inside the pure white chamber below.
Undoubtedly, the real size of the pure white chamber was much larger than this cramped black chamber. However, looking from the floor, the pure white chamber appeared like a miniaturized house, and the people inside seemed like miniature dolls.
Their every move was visible in detail.
Angel could clearly see that in the center of the pure white chamber, there was a golden net-like fruit suspended. This must be the mysterious fruit.
About twenty to thirty meters away from the fruit, Gruz De Weld’s split consciousness and Magnificus De Pawel were at this location.
Magnificus De Pawel looked quite miserable, originally having eight tentacles but now left with seven. The missing one, as indicated by a crimson bloodstain on the floor, was lost in some way.
Gruz De Weld’s avatar didn’t seem too different, just frowning, resisting the attraction while still pondering how to escape, appearing somewhat anxious.
Continuing in this manner, it shouldn’t take long for the two of them to become exhausted and drained. That’s when Woof Woof should make an appearance.
Angel merely glanced at the two for a few moments, not paying them much attention. His reason for staying wasn’t for them.
It was for the Enforcer.
After all, the Enforcer had helped Angel before. This time, he was swallowed by the spotted puppy purely by being caught in the crossfire. Therefore, if possible, Angel still hoped to let the Enforcer go.
Angel searched around the center but did not see the Enforcer. Finally, in a corner on the edge, he saw the Enforcer looking bitter, but seemingly in much better condition than Gruz De Weld and others.
“He was kicked to the edge position by the lord from the start, where the attraction and pulling powers were very weak,” Woof Woof explained upon seeing Angel’s focus on the Enforcer. “Earlier, he even walked around the walls of the chamber, looking for an exit. Now, it seems he has given up.”
Angel: “Do you know who he is?”
Woof Woof shook his head.
Angel briefly educated him on the identity of the Enforcer, emphasizing that the Enforcer, Gruz De Weld, and Magnificus De Pawel did not have much to do with each other.
After pondering for a moment, Woof Woof asked, “Do you want to let him out, lord?”
Angel was about to nod, intending to let the Enforcer leave, which was his original goal. However, looking into Woof Woof’s puzzled little eyes——normally, it was hard to see Woof Woof’s eyes, but since becoming “Golden Woof Woof,” those eyes became quite apparent——Angel suddenly had another idea.
“The Enforcer has no significant ties with you, nor with the City of Phantasm, so he can indeed be released,” Angel began, but then he sharply turned the conversation. “However, simply letting him go is actually a loss for you.”
A loss for me? Woof Woof looked confused, its already bewildered eyes filled with doubt.
“Never mind about the Enforcer for now, tell me, what are your plans for the two of them?” Angel said, holding the spotted puppy while pointing at Gruz De Weld and Magnificus De Pawel.
Woof Woof replied with some suspicion, “Didn’t I mention it earlier?”
“Just to exhaust their energy and wear down their will, and then to interrogate them?” Angel asked.
Woof Woof nodded.
Angel commented, “I’m not sure if Magnificus De Pawel is willing to talk, but Gruz De Weld, being a significant figure, even if it’s just a split consciousness, it would be difficult for you to inquire anything from him.”
Angel had wanted to point this out back in the void, but at that time, he was more concerned with the golden blood and the spotted puppy, so he held back. Now, finally, he had the chance to speak up.
“Moreover, even if you do get information about your kind, do you have a plan for their rescue? Just a simple exchange of prisoners? Aren’t you afraid the prisoner exchange will turn into a fool’s errand? And you ending up a prisoner yourself?”
“Or are you planning to trouble your lord again?” Angel continued to pet the spotted puppy smoothly, noting the dog’s soft fur was quite comforting.
Woof Woof replied, “The plan can be thought of later, one step at a time. After all, we already have the people in our hands.”
“I fear you may not come up with any good plans,” Angel said. “Not to discourage you, but you lack understanding of humans, wizards, and the Source World. You possess great intelligence, but what you lack is vision and scope.”
“And a complete plan, especially one that involves the City of Phantasm, how can you complete it without any vision and grand scheme?”
If Woof Woof were the spotted puppy, then it would be much simpler, to overpower with strength, relying on power alone to save people. However, Woof Woof’s strength is really lacking. Besides its innate abilities, its actual combat power couldn’t even surpass a formal wizard. Therefore, wanting to save someone, and with the spotted puppy not helping, the only way is through a complete plan and outsmarting the opponent.
“How to outsmart?” Although Woof Woof felt discouraged by Angel’s constant criticisms, it understood that what Angel said was true.
It was halfway through a plan, thinking it could exchange hostages to swap for its companions, but the reality is indeed cruel. With not enough strong power, let alone exchanging hostages, it might end up falling into the trap itself.
The lord had already helped it once, and it felt embarrassed to ask the lord to step in again.
Thus, Woof Woof could only cast its yearning gaze toward the only human it recognized and was willing to trust at the scene——Angel.
Angel received Woof Woof’s yearning gaze, but he deliberately avoided it.
“Don’t think about relying on me; our situations are quite similar. I too only know about Gruz De Weld’s identity, have heard of the City of Phantasm, but know nothing else.”
Angel’s understanding of the Source World is all from written knowledge and hearsay, without any personal experience, which means he has no right to speak.
Most importantly, if Angel were to help Woof Woof, it’s likely to be a situation similar to sending oneself over a thousand kilometers away to deliver oneself into danger.
After all, Gruz De Weld had explicitly asked for Angel.
“So, what should I do?” Woof Woof was confused.
“It’s simple, you can look for a human to collaborate with who is influential, as well as has exceptional insight and experience.” Angel paused, pointing to the Enforcer in the pure white chamber below: “For instance, the Enforcer.”
In the case of insufficient vision and scope, Woof Woof’s plan, if made by itself, would undoubtedly be full of loopholes.
Even if it had signed a very strict oath with Magnificus De Pawel and Gruz De Weld, the opponent’s vision might still find flaws and turn around to trick Woof Woof.
So, to avoid this situation, the best method is to find a Collaborator of the same height and not a low vision.
This collaborator doesn’t necessarily have to participate in the plan and invite trouble.
But they can help Woof Woof plan, so Woof Woof doesn’t end up being sent over a thousand kilometers away to danger.
Angel cannot be this collaborator, as his vision and scope are also not enough, and his experience falls short. The one who can help Woof Woof, as of now, only seems to be the Enforcer.
Moreover, the Enforcer is also locked in the pure white chamber now, although he was innocently implicated, but he himself doesn’t know that. Woof Woof could perhaps use this to collaborate with the Enforcer.
Most importantly, at this time, the spotted puppy is also here, and Woof Woof could also borrow the spotted puppy’s imposing appearance for a while. Considering the spotted puppy, the Enforcer might have to agree.
After all, he is only giving Woof Woof advice, not executing the plan himself. This pure offering of strategic intelligence doesn’t pose much loss to the Enforcer.
Furthermore, from the perspective of the Enforcer, the probability of agreeing was very high, as not only could he leave the pure white chamber, but perhaps even win the friendship of Woof Woof and the spotted puppy.
Upon hearing Angel’s words, Woof Woof pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
However, Woof Woof hoped that Angel could help speak to the Enforcer on its behalf. It did not wish for others to know of its unique qualities.
Angel thought about it and agreed as well.
Woof Woof’s identity was indeed very special. This uniqueness was not only in its intelligence but also in its connection to the void network, its high-dimensional traversal, and its existence in the high sky. Any of its abilities, if exposed, could cause a sensation in the Source World, even if Angel believed the Enforcer to be a very principled wizard. Facing an existence like Woof Woof, even he might break his principles.
Thus, it was sufficient for the Enforcer to consider Woof Woof as a more intelligent being with a sense of community among the Void Travelers.
The rest could be left aside.
“I can communicate on your behalf, but how do we communicate with him now? Should we go to the chamber below?” Angel asked.
Angel was speaking to Woof Woof but looked towards the spotted puppy.
After all, the pure white chamber was created by the spotted puppy.
However, the spotted puppy continued to look at him with innocent eyes and then softly barked “Woof Woof.”
At that moment, Woof Woof said, “I can open a passage to the pure white chamber.”
Angel learned that after the spotted puppy had created the pure white chamber and placed the Mysterious Fruit inside, it had handed over the control of the chamber to Woof Woof.
Woof Woof could open a passage in any location within the pure white chamber, which would also facilitate its subsequent ‘interrogation’ of Gruz De Weld and others.
Woof Woof: “Shall we enter?”
After thinking, Angel shook his head: “Since a passage can be opened at any location, let’s open a passage right under the Enforcer’s feet to connect here. To show sincerity, I’ll talk with him here.”
Woof Woof nodded: “Should I open it now?”
Angel was about to nod but suddenly thought of something: “Wait. In this chamber, he can use his abilities, right?”
If the Enforcer secretly used distortion laws while talking, it could potentially cause trouble. Of course, this was unlikely, as the Enforcer probably wasn’t that kind of person. But there was still a risk, so Angel raised the issue.
Angel felt he could use his abilities here, which meant the Enforcer should also be able to use his abilities.
Woof Woof was also stunned; it didn’t know either.
Only the spotted puppy knew the answer.
Angel and Woof Woof simultaneously turned their gaze to the spotted puppy, who still looked confused: “Woof woof woof?”
Although the spotted puppy seemed confused and innocent, as its barking subsided, Angel discovered that the surrounding energy had become tranquil.
The area had transformed into a space where magic was sealed.
However, it wasn’t a complete sealing of magic; Angel found that he could still use his green rune abilities and the nightmare powers.
He surmised this was a backdoor opened by the spotted puppy.
Well done! Angel mentally gave the spotted puppy a thumbs-up.
Now that the black chamber had become almost identical to the pure white chamber, it was safe to let the Enforcer come over.
…
At this moment, in the pure white chamber.
The Enforcer wore a bitter expression, his heart tangled in turmoil.
Should he venture into the center to check? Perhaps the exit was there?
But if the exit really was in the center, then Gruz De Weld and the others would have already left, without the need to endure such hardship there.
The Enforcer was at a loss for what to do.
He was in a completely enclosed chamber, unable to send messages, unaware of the exit’s location, and threatened with the Mysterious Fruit. Even if he was unharmed now, who could predict future dangers?
As the Enforcer scratched his head in frustration, suddenly, he felt something move under his feet.
He looked down in surprise.
The floor beneath his feet, which had been white, had inexplicably started to dissolve into nothingness, eventually forming a dark hole.
What was happening?
With curiosity, the Enforcer slowly extended his hand to touch the floor, confirming it was indeed a hole.
But it was unclear where it led.
Could this be the exit? The Enforcer didn’t know.
However, he decided to go in and see. It couldn’t be worse than staying in this pure white chamber, could it?
Without further ado, and regardless of the consequences, the Enforcer leaped into the hole.
As the Enforcer’s figure disappeared, the dark hole slowly reverted back to a pure white floor…
Chapter 2479 The Black Chamber <TOC> Chapter 2481 A Dinner for Two