"And then? I asked you to explain the basis of each condition. For the first three, although I don’t quite agree with your reasoning, I can reluctantly accept them. But what about the last condition? Why do you need to borrow something with ’extremely powerful’ attack power?"
Laplace looked at Angel and continued, "Since it’s just about dragging a dead object into the Dream Realm, what use is something with strong attack power?"
Having attack power implies the need for combat.
But nothing in what Angel said mentioned anything that required fighting.
Moreover, although Laplace had never been to the Dream Realm, she knew it was vast and untraceable. This is also why the Dream Conch is considered a trivial mysterious object, because once you enter the Dream Realm, you can’t be found.
Since any dead object dragged into the Dream Realm would be completely lost, an extraordinary item with attack power is no different from an ordinary object without attack abilities.
So why does Angel want something with strong attack capabilities?
Angel did his best to explain other questions; but for this one, after thinking for a long time, he said, "There is a basis for this condition. However, I currently cannot explain it, but if my research succeeds in the end, I believe you will understand even without my explanation."
"If it fails, an explanation would be meaningless."
Laplace said lightly, "You just don’t want to explain."
Because Angel’s words could apply to any previous condition, but saying it at this time means he doesn’t want to give an explanation for this condition, or he can’t come up with a reason.
Facing Laplace’s sarcasm, Angel remained silent.
Despite Angel’s somewhat perfunctory explanation for the last condition, Laplace still said, "I’ll think about it for a moment and then give you an answer."
With that, Laplace closed her eyes, adopting a demeanor of not wanting to be disturbed.
Angel guessed that Laplace was likely consulting with her other temporal body, so to avoid interrupting, he voluntarily stepped aside and waited quietly for Laplace to return to her senses.
In the waiting process, Angel was also silently calculating gains and losses in his mind.
He wasn’t particularly considering the success or failure of the plan now, but whether involving Laplace in the plan was appropriate.
When he revealed part of the plan, he implicitly agreed to let Laplace participate. However, this was more out of necessity.
Because Laplace was an indispensable part of the "right time, right place, right people," without her involvement, the plan would be hard to form. So, at that moment, when Angel revealed the plan, he did so without much thought, naturally involving Laplace.
Now, looking back on it, thinking seriously, was it the right choice to involve Laplace when they hadn’t known each other long?
If it were about bringing Laplace into the Wilderness of Dreams, Angel would agree; in fact, when he first met Laplace, he had the intention of drawing her into the Wilderness of Dreams. But Laplace left too quickly then, not giving Angel the opportunity to speak privately, so he let it go.
However, this time it’s not just about bringing Laplace into the Wilderness of Dreams, but about creating a new "Wilderness of Dreams" together, is this really appropriate?
After much contemplation, Angel still didn’t come up with a definitive answer.
However, he did realize one thing.
His perspective and vision were too narrow.
Thinking about appropriateness now is just creating worry for himself.
Whether it’s appropriate can only be judged after the final result is out.
If ultimately, Angel successfully constructs a new Wilderness of Dreams, then without a doubt, Laplace was fitting. Having experienced the destruction of the Abyss’s Wilderness of Dreams, Angel knows how difficult it is to construct a Wilderness of Dreams. If it’s built successfully, whether Laplace played a "right people" role or not, Angel would assume she did. After all, sometimes the "right people" effect doesn’t have tangible proof, and Angel can’t exactly ask the will of the Mirror World if Laplace influenced it. So, as long as it’s successful, Angel assumes it had an effect.
If Angel fails and can’t construct a new Wilderness of Dreams, then... it doesn’t necessarily mean Laplace isn’t suitable.
It just means everything performed as expected.
The probability of success is low; the probability of failure is higher. Failing is the normal performance.
And even if it fails, there’s no need to mind much; even if Laplace becomes suspicious, it’s okay. He just needs to breezily talk around it at that time.
Since it has already failed, the right to explain lies with Angel. He can spin the story however he wants, without really having to tell Laplace about the principles of constructing the Wilderness of Dreams, the intricacies, and the favorable aspects.
So, there isn’t an issue of appropriateness.
In simple terms, creating a new Wilderness of Dreams is undoubtedly a grand plan. However, because Angel thought too hastily without prior preparation, the grandeur of the plan lost some weight in his heart.
And because of this absence of weight, Angel concerned himself with trivial gains and losses.
Actually, in the epic torrents of history, these small matters are trivial.
Realizing this point, Angel’s mindset became much calmer.
Several minutes later, Laplace finally emerged from her thoughts. She glanced at Angel in the distance and said softly, "I agree. However, I will specify some constraints."
Angel nodded, "Please go ahead."
Laplace: "Two points. First, as you mentioned, you cannot actively investigate or touch the items I present."
Angel agreed without hesitation, "Fine."
Laplace continued, "Second, the item I bring forth indeed possesses strong attack capabilities, but it is in an inert state. Without the correct activation method, it will not have any attack abilities. Once activated, it may not be able to kill the giant beasts outside the ancient city in the mural, but it should be able to harm them. This is the utmost I can achieve based on the four conditions you provided."
Laplace might have other means to inflict greater damage on the beasts, but those means might not satisfy Angel’s other conditions.
Therefore, she stated that this is the strongest attack means after striving to meet Angel’s requirements.
After a pause, Laplace added, "However, I will not tell you its activation method."
Angel nodded again, "No problem."
Laplace: "Since you agree, I will have Luigi bring you the items you need. This may take some time as my main body is deep within the Sea of Void Mirror."
Angel: "I understand. By the way, I hope Lady Laplace will agree to a small request of mine."
Laplace: "As I mentioned before, you can freely ask any questions or requests. Whether I agree or respond, I will judge on my own."