The Sea of Void Mirror is a place where even mirror creatures dare not go. Yet Laplace can reside there for a long time, even sleep there, and meet them from afar using a Temporal Body.
Does this mean that Laplace’s true strength is actually quite formidable?
Moreover, previously Laplace explicitly stated that the Sea Eye of the Sea of Void Mirror is extremely terrifying, but she herself went near the Sea Eye.
Laplace also emphasized that the eroding power of the Sea of Void Mirror on memory is very strong, even capable of wiping away memories stored in items like the dual aspects of the God of Shepherds. The only memories that cannot be washed away are the shadow memories within.
And according to their speculation, there is a certain probability that shadow memories may be related to the Demon God.
Yet in this context, Laplace never mentioned herself. She’s been in the Sea of Void Mirror for so long, and her memory has never been eroded. Does that mean her memory’s sturdiness can be compared to that of a Demon God’s?
All signs indicate that Laplace is quite extraordinary.
This made Angel increasingly curious about her origins. However, Angel had previously inquired about Laplace’s background, but she shifted the topic to the "mirror creatures’ tribes," which shows she doesn’t want to talk much about herself.
So, although Angel felt a strong itch of curiosity, he restrained himself from delving deeper.
If he truly wants to know Laplace’s identity, he doesn’t necessarily have to ask her. The Wise Sovereign could provide answers... or failing that, isn’t there still Dororo?
Angel suppressed his restless thoughts and changed the subject, asking: "Have you ever heard that she occasionally has a male companion by her side?"
Angel naturally wanted to know about the male voice who previously communicated with him during the duel.
According to his guess, the owner of this male voice is very likely the male side represented in the Mirror Demon God’s emblem.
The others also understood what Angel meant. Although they didn’t know about the duel, they had all seen the Mirror Demon God’s emblem.
There is clearly a male represented in the emblem, so why do only females appear? Moreover, when they asked the Wise Sovereign, he was also evasive, unwilling to speak further.
This made everyone curious about the male represented in the Mirror Demon God’s emblem.
Laplace pondered for a moment, seemingly searching her memory, and after a while, she shook her head: "Never heard of it."
The group was slightly disappointed upon hearing this answer.
Angel continued to ask: "Has the Wise Sovereign ever mentioned it? Perhaps indirectly, or in some special way when discussing certain topics about her?"
Laplace gazed deeply at Angel: "You and the Sage are not completely of one mind?"
Angel did not answer directly, but smiled and said: "The Wise Sovereign sending you to give us advice wasn’t purely out of goodwill either."
Laplace’s advice, in a way, was also probing into their reality.
From this perspective, the Wise Sovereign might still want to sound out their depth.
Laplace fell silent for a moment, then said blandly: "Creatures from the outside world are always so complicated."
"Complicated? It’s just a way of dealing with the world," Angel said. "The fragmented memories in the Sea of Void Mirror should be far more complicated than this, right?"
Laplace: "You are very much like the Sage. You both like to view issues centered on yourself or humans. In the Sea of Void Mirror, indeed there are many memory images, but human memories are very rare. Humans are but a member of the multitude of beings; in your own words, aside from the Wizards’ Realm, can you find peers in other worlds?"
Everyone: "..." This isn’t just Angel’s problem; most people present have similar issues.
Laplace: "The memories in the Sea of Void Mirror come from various worlds, reflecting different tribes. Among them are the complex memories of intelligent beings you mentioned, but even more are pure memories, mere records of thoughts, perceptions, hearings, and understandings, without emotional colors or subjective opinions."
"This is the mainstream of memories in the Sea of Void Mirror."
Laplace’s words came from the perspective of a mirror creature, examining this world and universe.
In terms of worldview, it is indeed far beyond taking a self-centered approach to viewing problems, as many humans do.
However, not everyone can calmly accept such matters that rise to the level of values and introspect. Just like Dox, after hearing Laplace’s words, his first reaction was not to marvel at the different perspective, but to say affirmatively in the Mind Ribbon: "That’s why she’s always icy like a doll, because she’s seen too much of the memories of plants and stones, so she has no feelings at all."
Dox’s perspective can be said to be rather peculiar. In a sense, he also looks at things from a non-self-centered point of view... but perhaps this type of person is even more detested.
After all, the only person Laplace still finds detestable is Dox.
"You are right, I did assume too much," Angel said with a self-deprecating smile.
Laplace still showed no emotion, speaking coolly: "Anything else?"
Her tone unchanged, it also meant that Laplace still did not feel that Angel’s questions exceeded her understanding.
It was probably the first time Angel had been underestimated so much, but he silently accepted this characterization.
He had been praised for so long, even though he always said he wouldn’t be influenced, sometimes he still felt elevated.
He indeed needed to recognize reality. How many years has it been since he became an Official Wizard? Before this, his task was to settle himself, which shows he indeed had deficiencies in cognition, lacking in some areas compared to Vay and Kaier.
So, Angel did not argue but silently reconciled with his complacent self.
External flattery is just an illusion; recognizing reality and oneself is the true way to settle down.
Angel’s mindset gradually changed, which also marked a relatively important turning point in his life... However, this change in mindset is internalized and cannot be perceived by outsiders at all.
As for what mindset has changed and how his spirit has changed, this indeed exists, but internalization takes time, not something that can change overnight.
Therefore, at the moment, only Angel himself knows his psychological transformation, while others are still focused on what question Angel will ask next.