"Then later you can give me the remaining ones, and for the others, craft them as soon as possible." Rhein continued, "Rest assured, everything you contribute will be recorded by the Tree Spirit, nothing will be taken for free. Whatever materials you need, you can directly take them from the material hall, no need to report."
Angel nodded. Currently, the development of the Wilderness of Dreams looks promising, but the pace is actually slow. If more wizards enter, the development speed will accelerate greatly.
"Besides, I have another request." Rhein said, "I might need you to use the Dream Conch recently to bring some matters into the Wilderness of Dreams. First, for the Tea Party; second, I have a personal motive to verify some things."
This point Angel could not refuse either. To make the Tea Party in the Wilderness of Dreams instantly glow and flourish, investing resources is necessary. As for Rhein’s personal motives, Angel doesn’t mind; he can monitor the world anytime and anywhere.
After saying all this and receiving the login devices from Angel, Rhein prepared to leave the ruins.
However, shortly after walking out of the study, Rhein returned.
"Lord Rhein, is there anything else?"
Rhein’s expression was somewhat peculiar. He nodded heavily: "I suddenly remembered one more thing I want to ask you."
Angel saw Rhein’s serious demeanor. Although he didn’t understand, he responded earnestly: "Alright, please go ahead."
Rhein hesitated for a moment, took the login device Angel had previously given him out of his pocket—a monocle made of silver-white metal: "Does the login device have to be in the form of a monocle?"
"It can be changed." Angel, not understanding Rhein’s intention, responded instinctively.
Rhein’s eyes lit up: "That’s great! Since it can be changed, why not change it to the form of a Crystal Ball?!"
Soon after, without giving Angel time to react, Rhein began to criticize the disadvantages of the monocle and emphasize the merits of the Crystal Ball.
However, Rhein had just started speaking when the Tree Spirit approached, looking solemn: "Previously using the Crystal Ball as a communicator was fine for our internal use. But the future of the Wilderness of Dreams is widespread dissemination, and you must consider the user’s feelings. For example, the witches at the Tea Party in the near future definitely wouldn’t fancy it."
Rhein’s tone softened a bit: "But Crystal Balls are very attractive and mysterious. Don’t witches love glitzy things?"
Tree Spirit: "You’re talking about those unworldly, newly minted witch apprentices who have personal fantasies about the Extraordinary World. Those witches at the top of the Southern Domain wouldn’t like such old and bulky things."
Rhein remained silent.
"So, the matter of the Crystal Ball cannot be agreed upon. This is the facade of our Barbarian Cave and can’t be defiled like this."
The Tree Spirit paused, then turned back to Angel: "However, Rhein was not wrong in his criticism of the monocle’s disadvantages. Those top witches might not want to wear such mundane and ordinary monocles all the time. If we can customize the login devices for this group, it could also win them over."
The Tree Spirit did not insist that Angel must do this because the crafting of the login devices was Angel’s work, and he was free to craft them as he wished. As long as they’re not Crystal Balls, it’s fine.
Under the righteous persuasion of the Tree Spirit, Rhein was rarely convinced—though he still wouldn’t admit that Crystal Balls were unattractive, he did agree that none of the top witches would use them, so for the greater good, he conceded.
Rhein left.
Angel and the Tree Spirit then sat back at the desk, discussing the style of the login devices while organizing the books.
Angel was also moved by the Tree Spirit’s words.
The reason he initially chose to design the login devices as monocles was purely because he broke the monocle of Elisa’s owl Magic Pet, Bru, earlier. Later, when crafting the login device for Lyon, he happened to remember Bru, and thus crafted it as a monocle with this sentiment.
He had no fixation on the monocle’s form, so modifying its appearance was feasible.
Moreover, he was very interested in the Tree Spirit’s suggestion of "customization." Customized login devices could certainly cater to the unique differences among those top witches, satisfying them would reduce the obstacles for promotion.
However, complete customization isn’t possible yet, as the existence of the Wilderness of Dreams needs to remain hidden for now. Sudden surprises are always greater than those built up over time.
So, while Angel can’t achieve complete customization, researching this group of witches, simulating mindsets to make relatively personalized adjustments should be feasible.
Consequently, the content of Angel and Tree Spirit’s conversation gradually focused on the personalities and preferences of these top witches.
From the Wilderness Witch Sinafa to the Pale Witch Sudor; from the Basket Witch Charlotte to Matron Astrid... The Tree Spirit has lived long enough, seen enough witches, and is very articulate in their analysis.
Later, while discussing Adelaide, the "Black Duke" from the City of Truth, Tree Spirit suddenly remembered something.
"It seems Reeves knows the Black Duke, though it’s unclear how they know each other." Tree Spirit: "By the way, I’ll bring Reeves here, since you brought him back, it’s better for you to deal with him."
As Tree Spirit spoke, he also arranged for an avatar to visit the Star Pond Ruins. After a while, Reeves’ soul was wrapped in a Rest Flower and delivered to Angel.
Tree Spirit: "Nis has already reinforced Reeves’ soul, and now it’s resting in the Rest Flower. Once awakened, his soul will be more stable and able to stay in the outer world for longer periods. Then you can inquire about Adelaide’s preferences."
The Tree Spirit paused: "What do you plan to do with Reeves?"
Angel: "Once the people from Song of the Deep Sea come over, let Reeves testify about the situation in the Star Pond Ruins for them. Then we’ll set him free."
The Tree Spirit nodded upon hearing this: "It’s good that you have arrangements."
After settling Reeves, they continued discussing matters about top witches. However, as time passed, the Tree Spirit’s voice gradually diminished as he completely immersed himself in the stories of the Culori Chronicles.
Angel had gathered enough information, so he didn’t ask further and refocused his attention on the books in hand.