Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2866: Chapter 2867: Sky Corridor

"This path leads to the Sea of Void Mirror."

"The reason this path was built is because we need to salvage the... Empty-hearted People flowing downstream."

With Genggui’s explanation, Angel finally understood the reason.

Generally speaking, the Tidal Disaster of the Sea of Void Mirror often arises without cause. No one knows when it will appear, where it will occur, or in which direction it will flow.

However, since there are regular situations, there will also be special circumstances.

The Sea of Void Mirror at the edge of the Mirror Domain is the most unique place regarding the Tidal Disaster.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that no matter where the Tidal Disaster occurs at the edge of the Mirror Domain, it will have a common flow direction, which is towards the inner circle of the Mirror Domain.

And the place this path leads to is the necessary route to the inner circle of the Mirror Domain.

In the past, Adanis dealt with the Noah Clan by directly throwing them to the outer parts of the Sea of Void Mirror. The locations were random, but ultimately, those Empty-hearted People would pass through here.

In the past, although they could manage to salvage Empty-hearted People, it took a long time because they had to specifically search for them.

Even if they knew this was a necessary route for the Empty-hearted People, when the Tidal Disaster occurred, they still needed to retreat. Only when the Tidal Disaster subsided could they come back in.

At that time, they couldn’t determine if the Empty-hearted People were still in the outer parts or if they had been pushed into the inner circle by the Tidal Disaster.

Later, at the suggestion of Erbao, this path was constructed, and at multiple locations along the path, they installed special "Eyes" refined by the Wise Sovereign. Once the Empty-hearted People appeared, the "Eye" would lock onto them.

This way, they didn’t have to specifically search for the Empty-hearted People.

As long as the "Eye" sent a signal, they could immediately enter the Mirror Domain to search.

Even if the Tidal Disaster prevented them from entering for a while, the "Eye" could lock onto the Empty-hearted People for a certain period, preventing them from being completely lost.

Of course, the Wise Sovereign didn’t refine this "Eye" solely for the Empty-hearted People.

Although he arranged a place for each Empty-hearted Person, he didn’t consider them of major importance. The main function of this "Eye" is still for recording, analysis, and searching.

Recording and analysis are relatively easy to understand. In summary, it’s the Wise Sovereign’s research on the Sea of Void Mirror.

As for searching, the Wise Sovereign hopes to use the "Eye" to find some special things within the Sea of Void Mirror.

Such things might be Empty-hearted People, items flowing in from reality, or Secret Treasures born in the Sea of Void Mirror.

Aside from the Empty-hearted People, the other two possibilities, whether a reality-flowed item or a Secret Treasure from the Sea of Void Mirror, would not be simple if they exist in the Sea of Void Mirror.

To put it bluntly, it’s like waiting by the tree for a rabbit.

Building this path wasn’t difficult, and the gains were substantial. Thus, this is why Erbao proposed and the Wise Sovereign agreed to construct the path.

After listening to Genggui’s account, Angel also wanted to take a look below.

However, his interest wasn’t in researching the Sea of Void Mirror or "picking up scraps," but purely to see the "Eye" refined by the Wise Sovereign.

How did the "Eye" refined by the Wise Sovereign sense through worlds? Also, how could it lock onto the Empty-hearted People for a time during the Tidal Disaster in the Sea of Void Mirror? Angel was curious about what materials this "Eye" was made of.

Was it also Old Stone?

Despite his curiosity, Angel didn’t voice it. After all, to study the "Eye," Genggui wasn’t in a position to decide; the Wise Sovereign’s approval was necessary.

Moreover, he was more interested in the Sweet Dream than the Eye on the path.

...

Continuing onward, there were no more forks. Not long after, they saw the end of the corridor in the sky.

Angel thought the end of the corridor would be another mirror space shrouded in mist, but to his surprise, the end of the corridor was a grand archway constructed of vines and brilliantly blooming flowers.

The archway did not have a "door panel," but there were green strands hanging down like curtains.

Behind the archway was the Void, nothing was there. However, when looking through the opening towards the inside, one could see bright light.

This light was gentler than the gas lamps in Genggui’s space, not harsh like true natural light.

The light passing through the curtain cast a shadow of green strands onto the corridor.

As Angel approached this archway, the fragrance of the blooming flowers on the vines drifted over, matching the swaying shadows on the ground, evoking a sense of mysterious allure.

However, although one could see the bright light through the curtain, what was inside remained completely unseen.

But from these known details, it is basically confirmed that there is a space behind this wooden archway.

It should be the special space for placing the Sweet Dream.

At this time, Genggui also stopped and said to Angel, "Inside is the Lost Paradise where the Sweet Dream resides."

"Lost Paradise? Is this a name given by the Wise Sovereign?"

Just as Genggui was about to answer, a faint voice came from inside the archway: "No, I named it Lost Paradise."

As the voice fell, a figure floated out from within the archway.

Yes, it was floating out.

Angel didn’t know exactly how it floated, but seeing the person with silver hair that exceeded their height, Angel secretly speculated that perhaps it was to avoid dragging the silver hair on the ground, so they floated as they moved?

"We meet again." A cold voice came from the person.

Angel looked at the silver-haired girl in front of him and bowed slightly, placing a hand on his chest, "Yes, I didn’t expect to meet again so soon, Lady Laplace."

The newcomer was none other than Laplace, who had just recently given everyone a message.

Angel had previously heard from Genggui that Laplace agreed to follow his aura to meet him, and Angel thought he would wait some time before Laplace arrived.

Unexpectedly, Laplace arrived earlier than he did, and she had even entered the "Lost Paradise."

Laplace floated in mid-air, looking down at Angel from above, her heterochromatic eyes showing no emotional fluctuations: "Lost Paradise is a name I discovered from a memory in the mirror. Why, do you have a problem with the name?"

Angel: "No problem."

When he heard the name Lost Paradise, he instinctively felt that it didn’t seem like a style the Wise Sovereign would name, which was why he asked, without any other meaning.

However, Laplace seemed very focused on Lost Paradise, and even after Angel clearly expressed no issue with the name, she continued to ask: "Have you ever heard of Lost Paradise?"

Angel looked at Laplace with some doubt: Could it be that this Lost Paradise harbored some secret?

"No, it’s my first time hearing about Lost Paradise."

Laplace’s gaze fixed on Angel, and after a few seconds, she slowly relaxed her brows, no longer mentioning the matter of Lost Paradise.

At this moment, Genggui said, "Sir, do you want to enter the Lost Paradise now?"

Angel was about to answer, but he noticed that Genggui’s expression was somewhat abnormal. Just a moment ago, they were having a lively conversation, yet now Genggui had his head bowed low, inching backward cautiously.

He looked as though he was quite afraid of Laplace.

Even asking Angel whether he wanted to enter the Lost Paradise seemed rushed and anxious, completely different from his previous unhurried pace.

Could it be that Laplace did something to Genggui in the past? Is that why he is so afraid of her?

Angel didn’t voice his question, but seeing Genggui’s head almost buried into his chest, he couldn’t help but feel a bit sympathetic: "Alright, let’s go in now."

Genggui quickly responded, "Okay, sir, you just need to take out the key, and then I’ll..."

Before Genggui could finish, Laplace said coolly, "No need, I can take him in."

The Lost Paradise itself was solidified by Laplace; even without the key, she could enter and exit at will.

Genggui: "But..."

Laplace turned to look at Genggui and said softly, "If you want, you can come in with us."

Genggui waved his hands hurriedly, taking several steps back: "I-I’ll just stay outside and keep watch. I won’t go."

Seeing Genggui in such a timid state, Angel was convinced that he indeed harbored a fear of Laplace... no, perhaps fear isn’t the right word. If Genggui was truly afraid of Laplace, the Wise Sovereign wouldn’t have assigned him to find her.

It should be... caution and reverence.

Angel was quite curious as to why Genggui felt this way towards Laplace. Was it due to Laplace’s unique status or a natural suppression as the child of the Mirror Domain? Whatever the reason, Angel knew he couldn’t ask Genggui in front of Laplace.

So, he could only let it go.

Nodding to Genggui, he then bowed to Laplace: "I must trouble you, Lady Laplace."

Laplace said nothing, merely manipulating a strand of her silver hair. She tied one end to Angel’s arm.

Immediately, a pulling force came from the strand of hair.

Angel did not resist, and with a leap in line with the force, he flew through the wooden archway.

At the moment he entered, Laplace’s silver hair transformed into a shimmering silver protective shield, warding off the oppressive spatial power surrounding Angel.

The silver shield lasted for about ten seconds, and when it disappeared, Angel found himself in a dreamy garden filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

It was called "dreamy" because everything before him was beautifully surreal.

Here, the wind had color. The verdant wind blew vitality, turning wherever it passed into spring, the land blooming with flowers, rich with the scent of a nascent sun.

The dusky purple wind brought splendor. Wherever flowers were, the petals danced like angry lotuses, each petal swept into the wind by the purple-breeze, roaming with it.

A gust of purple breeze passed before Angel, bringing a rain of countless petals.

The petals fell to the ground and sank into the earth. When the green wind returned, they would break soil anew.

The verdant wind and the dusky purple wind seemed like a cycle of life and death. Yet there was nothing cruel about it; rather, it felt like a painted fairy tale, fantastically wondrous.

Besides these, there were other colors of wind here.

The milky white wind carried dewdrops; the pale yellow wind served as the "magic carpet" for birds; while the light pink wind was the cradle for giant trees.

Angel had never seen such colorful and fantastical winds before.

However, were these colored winds truly winds? Perhaps other forces were mixed within them?

Angel felt slightly curious, yet with Laplace beside him, he hesitated to explore further.

After pondering for a moment, Angel looked toward Laplace: "Lady Laplace, I have an impertinent request."

Laplace still did not land but, her silver hair seemed woven into a throne, allowing her to hover in a seated posture.

Hearing Angel’s question, Laplace replied indifferently, "You had Second Treasure summon me because you wanted my help, didn’t you? Whatever you want me to do, since I am already here, just say it directly. Don’t dance around with words; I don’t appreciate that human trait."

Laplace’s response seemed to indicate a willingness to help Angel. However, Angel believed Laplace probably wouldn’t help for free.

Perhaps she had other motives? Did she want more answers to that earlier question?

Angel’s unguarded expression did not escape Laplace’s notice.

Understanding his thoughts, she said coolly, "Indeed, I can’t help you for free. Nevertheless, I haven’t yet decided what you should do in return because I don’t even know what you want from me."

"Every question you ask and every request you have, I will keep in mind. These will accumulate, ultimately determining what you need to repay."

"Similarly, if I ask questions or have requests, and you answer or respond, I will also remember them. Including your answers outside earlier, I took note of those too."

"If I judge that your contributions exceed mine, I will compensate you rather than expect you to repay."

Simply put, it is an equitable exchange.

But determining what the final repayment or compensation will be is not possible now, as both sides have questions and requests.

With this "transaction" premise, Angel felt much more assured.

With assurance replacing anxiety,

Angel no longer expressed himself obliquely this time, and straightforwardly stated his request: "You should know, I have a wind-elemental follower, which I currently keep in my bracelet. I want to release it. May I?"

Angel was, of course, referring to Speedy.

The wind here was peculiar, and Angel was curious. However, if he researched it himself, it might take a lot of time.

But with Speedy, the situation would be different. Being a wind-elemental creature itself, it would understand the winds here much quicker than he could.

"You may." Laplace nodded in agreement without much ado.

Though Laplace agreed, Angel did not immediately release Speedy. Instead, he watched Laplace to see if she had any questions or requests.

Nevertheless, Laplace shook her head. "Such trivial matters need not warrant your inquiry. Since the Wise Sovereign allowed you to enter and bring it..."

Laplace gestured at Dangross on Angel’s shoulder.

"It signifies his consent for you to bring elemental creatures in. Since he agreed, I’m not in a position to refuse."

"This won’t count towards your request."

"Even if it were to count, I currently have nothing to ask of you, so you needn’t seek an absolute one-for-one exchange."