Chapter 675 Illusions Being Born and Vanishing <TOC> Chapter 677 Inheritance of the Diamond-Shaped Crystal
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Elsewhere.
With a wave of Gloria’s hand, near the greenhouse, a tree sapling shimmering with golden light broke through the soil and rapidly grew, becoming a towering tree in the blink of an eye.
The entire tree was golden and emitted an enchanting fragrance.
Gloria deliberately created a gentle breeze, and the rich aroma drifted towards the public balcony on the second floor of the mansion.
“This scent…” Flora sniffed, her expression slightly peculiar.
Upon smelling the aroma, Sanders shook his head and chuckled.
Rhine, on the other hand, was puzzled, “Such a strong milky scent is coming from that golden tree, but what does Gloria mean by this?”
“I don’t know.” Sanders’ words carried a detectable hint of amusement, “Perhaps she’s showcasing her Path of Creation?”
“Is that so? It makes sense; after all, Gloria is a gourmet wizard. Creating a tree that can produce milk can also be used as raw material.” Rhine seemed to have gained some insight.
What Rhine didn’t notice was that during their conversation, Angel had lowered his head in embarrassment… Gloria had previously said she would give him a gift; could it be this tree?!
This gift was too… fantastic. Although Angel felt a bit embarrassed, he couldn’t help but salivate at the smell.
After creating the golden, milky fruit tree, Gloria swayed her massive body and walked over. She extended her sharp, rouge-covered fingernails and gently scratched the tree bark, causing a pale gold milk to flow out.
Licking her finger, Gloria pondered in secret; the taste was fairly mellow, and it met the standard for a beginner-level ingredient, being beneficial and harmless to the human body. But it lacked sweetness, so she wondered if Angel would like it.
After some thought, Gloria created a scattering of small, white flowers under the golden, milky fruit tree.
These flowers also emitted a sweet scent, which, combined with the milk from the tree, should suit Angel’s taste, right?
Having done all this, Gloria felt the power of the World Will’s reward within her soul completely vanish. Although she felt a little disappointed, she had no regrets.
The power of creation awarded to her allowed her to see the future of the “Birth Spell” in advance. Creating things out of thin air, even directly making entry-level ingredients, were all prospects of the Birth Spell… as long as she continued to work hard in the future, she would eventually achieve this.
Gloria took one last look at Angel, realizing that her breakthrough this time was entirely thanks to him.
Without the Mysterious Object, it might have taken her several years or even decades to find a breakthrough. Gloria naturally remembered this kindness in her heart.
But this time, Gloria didn’t see Angel because her gaze was intercepted by Sanders halfway.
Sanders stood in front of Angel.
When Gloria looked over, Sanders narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression filled with complex and obscure emotions.
Initially, Gloria didn’t quite understand what Sanders meant. But as she looked at Rhine Mute beside him and the observing wizards in the sky, she suddenly had a realization.
The Mysterious Aura in Angel’s Illusion had helped her break through the barriers, which would be explosive news if spread. She estimated that even if Sanders tried his best, he might not be able to ensure Angel’s safety.
Unless Angel was imprisoned.
But imprisoning Angel would also ruin his future. So, the best choice was to eliminate the danger before any adverse consequences occurred.
Seeing Sanders’ expression, Gloria realized that besides herself and Sanders, no one else knew about the Mysterious Aura. Sanders blocking Angel was a warning to her.
Gloria understood and shifted her gaze away from Sanders, then casually turned to Rhine Mute, as if she had intended to talk to him from the start.
“Lord Rhine, my current physical condition is inconvenient, and I have gained much earlier that needs to be digested. I won’t be coming to greet you this time. Once this matter is over, I will visit you personally.”
Rhine, knowing that Gloria needed time for quiet cultivation and realization, nodded without suspicion, allowing her to leave.
Gloria slowly entered the magic cottage by the lake, her expression constantly changing, as if she was calculating something. Finally, she looked at the “Dream Twins” on the table, stared for a while, and sighed softly.
She was also considering Angel’s situation in her heart.
She was still immersed in the joy of creating the “Birth Spell” and hadn’t thought about Angel’s matter. However, now that she had sobered up and thought about the tremendous benefits the Mysterious Aura had brought, she hesitated.
Standing in Sanders’ position, she understood his actions to protect Angel.
But she was not from the Savage Grottoes, and what she needed to consider now was another matter:
—What position should she take and what choices should she make to maximize her gains in this matter?
In other words, what attitude should she take towards Angel to maximize her own benefits? Aggressive or peaceful?
After pondering for a while, Gloria ultimately decided to maintain the current situation. She already had a good relationship with Angel, and with Toby as the link between them, it would be less reliable to take forceful measures than the current situation. It might even harm her connection with Toby.
Besides, Angel had been kind to her, and she had requests for Sanders. Knowing this, Gloria understood what choices she should make.
She had been investing in Angel’s future, and now Angel had proven his immense potential. To destroy him now would be a waste of all her previous efforts.
Gloria was not a fool. Having made her decision, she immediately began to think from the perspective of Angel’s allies, on how to protect his uniqueness from others.
For now, the first step was to keep it a secret. No one could know, including the Candy House that stood behind her.
Moreover, she also had to think about her explanation for why she visited Angel after creating the Birth Spell, and why she specifically communicated with Angel. She believed that her actions just now were obviously illogical and might arouse suspicion from other wizards.
Gloria pondered for a moment and came up with a plan in her heart.
“Instead of hiding it, face it directly.” Originally, she was thinking about what to say when she visited Rhine Mute, but now she had some ideas.
With her worries resolved, Gloria began to think about another issue.
What exactly was the Mysterious Object that Angel was hiding in the illusion?
She experienced it firsthand, and that Mysterious Feeling was key to her understanding the Birth Spell, but can its effect really be against the heavens, allowing all wizards to comprehend spells? Does it have no limitations at all?
She needed to discuss these questions with Sanders and Angel.
However, these matters were for later. What was most crucial for Gloria now was to settle down! The power of reward given by the World Will provided her with many insights that needed to be recorded; if forgotten, the loss would outweigh the gains.
With that in mind, Gloria pushed aside the messy thoughts in her mind and began her meditation in the secret chamber.
As Gloria meditated, the commotion caused by her continued to spread. Not only did the wizards surround Phantom Island, but even some apprentices rushed over to discuss their opinions.
“I clearly saw Phantom Island destroyed in the flames, but why did it suddenly return intact? It’s incredible!” “Could it be that Phantom Master is experimenting with illusion spells?” “Even if he’s experimenting with illusion spells, it wouldn’t have attracted the attention of so many formal wizards, right? Moreover, if it weren’t for the timely rescue of Tree Spirit, Lady ‘Leaf Blossom’ Nian would have been seriously injured. I suspect that there may be something else going on with Phantom Island.”
The apprentices’ guesses didn’t count for much, and few people took them seriously.
However, the wizards were also speculating about what kind of spell Gloria had created that caused such a large-scale dark cloud, and the power of the World Will was so strong that it was unimaginable.
They speculated about why Gloria appeared on Phantom Island and why she comprehended spells there.
Of course, a small part of them wondered why Gloria paid attention to Angel. However, this was still only a small part, and this question had no real investigative value, so no one raised any doubts.
In response to the wizards’ speculation, Rhine spoke up, “Stop guessing. It was with my approval that Gloria stayed on Phantom Island. Her creation of spells here… isn’t that big of a deal. She can create spells wherever she wants; maybe Phantom Island gives her inspiration. As for what spell she created, Gloria personally admitted that she will visit me after this matter is over, and she will naturally explain everything then, so you don’t need to worry.”
“But from her casual creations earlier, it seems that she’s related to the art of crafting as well.” Rhine couldn’t help but admire, “Gloria is truly a genius!”
Rhine’s words set the tone for all the wizards’ doubts. Anyway, when Gloria visited Rhine personally, their doubts would be resolved.
Seeing the wizards disperse, Rhine sighed and prepared to say goodbye.
However, before leaving, Rhine spoke to Sanders again, “I didn’t expect to encounter such an unexpected event when I came to talk to you. It’s quite a coincidence.”
Sanders just smiled without saying anything.
Rhine continued, “You should carefully consider what I said in the study earlier. After all, you’re about to go to the Abyss, and it’s better to be cautious.”
Sanders nodded, “I’m aware of Lady Dainy’s tactics to collude with outsiders and try to intercept halfway when things are done.”
“As long as you know. Don’t forget to come to me before you go to the Abyss.”
With that, Rhine turned and walked away.
As he passed by Angel, Rhine’s footsteps suddenly paused, and he showed a faint smile to Angel before continuing on and disappearing into Phantom Island.
Chapter 675 Illusions Being Born and Vanishing <TOC> Chapter 677 Inheritance of the Diamond-Shaped Crystal