But is that possible?
In the Origin World, without ability, one cannot take a single step. Angel’s alchemy ability is undoubtedly the best stepping stone.
Therefore, in Augustine’s view, Angel is destined to meet Margaret, it’s fate.
After listening to Augustine, Angel was not only surprised by Augustine’s understanding of the Nightmare Realm, but also pondered over Augustine’s words about fate.
Angel doesn’t believe in destiny, but he does indeed use Margaret’s alchemy, even though it’s an improved version from the Nightmare Realm. Therefore, meeting Margaret might truly be inevitable.
However, even if they do meet, that’s something for the future. For now, Angel is more concerned about what Augustine said about the Nightmare Realm.
"Are you very familiar with the Nightmare Realm? Have you also been to Naraku City in the Nightmare Realm?"
Augustine: "The Nightmare Realm is mysterious even when placed in the Origin World. My level of understanding should be far below yours; but as for Naraku City in the Nightmare Realm, yes, I have been there. I know your reason for coming to the Qingkong Poetry Room is for the Qingkong Poetry Room in Naraku City, right?"
At this point, Angel did not conceal the truth. Augustine instantly pointed out that his alchemy was an improved version from the Nightmare Realm, and during his continuous questioning about Olao earlier, he also hinted at Angel’s purpose. So, Angel thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes. What do you think of the Qingkong Poetry Room in Naraku City?"
"I don’t really think much of it. I can’t enter." Augustine’s voice resonated in Angel’s heart. Although it was very calm, Angel inexplicably heard a trace of frustration.
"The real key can’t open the Qingkong Poetry Room in the Nightmare Realm?" Angel wondered.
Augustine shook his head: "I don’t know about that. When I had just been promoted to Legendary Rank, I accidentally visited Naraku City in the Nightmare Realm. I wanted to take a look at the Qingkong Poetry Room, but was blocked by a bunch of Maneater Flowers. After managing to advance a little, I was hit by a baseless spiritual impact. Even though I had prepared defenses, I couldn’t ward off that spiritual impact."
"This might be a unique ability of the Nightmare Realm. It didn’t feel strong, but it directly attacked my Spirit Sea. Before falling into a coma, I actively returned to reality."
Angel listened silently, summarizing the information Augustine conveyed: Augustine is indeed a wizard above the level of Legendary. He was already Legendary when he visited the Nightmare Realm; could he be even higher now? In pursuit of truth, he ventured far away, perhaps already at the pinnacle of Legendary Rank, or even a Miracle Wizard?
Moreover, even at Legendary Rank, Augustine couldn’t withstand that wall’s spiritual attack.
This somewhat surprised Angel. A spiritual impact that affects the Legendary Rank should, in theory, directly annihilate mortals. But when Angel was still a mortal, although it was hard to endure the spiritual impact, he ultimately wasn’t obliterated by it.
So, does that wall’s spiritual impact differentiate based on people? The stronger one faces a greater impact, but for the weaker, the impact might lessen?
Currently, it remains unknown, he’ll have to go and see for himself.
"I have had a few more encounters with the Nightmare Realm since then, none very pleasant. Or rather, quite unpleasant." Augustine: "Anyway, the rules there are too strange, it’s not a place for normal humans to stay."
"I intended to further explore Naraku City in the Nightmare Realm, but I haven’t entered Naraku City in my subsequent visits to the Nightmare Realm." Augustine expressed some regret: "Given your close ties with the Nightmare Realm, you should have a way to enter Naraku City?"
Angel nodded: "I do."
Augustine sighed: "If I weren’t in a distant realm, I’d really like to go with you. After all, it’s my territory, why am I not allowed to enter?"
Angel: "... You’ve always mentioned a distant realm, I wonder, where is this distant realm?"
To Augustine, it seemed like Angel was steering the conversation, not intending to continue talking about the Nightmare Realm. Augustine pondered whether he might have touched upon Angel’s secret? Whether or not, Augustine decided not to press Angel and followed along with Angel’s topic.
But in reality, Angel wasn’t avoiding the topic, since Augustine couldn’t deal with that "wall", continuing to ask him was pointless. Might as well ask about something he cared about more—whether the place Augustine visits is at a distant extreme, or even aiming to surpass the limits of the universe?
Augustine: "It’s a very distant place, where space is chaotic, and everything is bizarre. It both exists in reality and does not."
"Is it in another dimension?" Angel asked after remembering the scene when Wang Wang took him on a dimensional journey. It was equally bizarre and chaotic, so he made this conjecture.
"You’re also thinking about dimensions? You’re quite like my old friends." Augustine: "Regardless of where you’ve learned about dimensions, let me tell you, dimensions are not something you need to understand now. Existing records are all wrong, but some speculations from the Orderly Guild are true."
"Dimensions are a pitfall all researchers might fall into. That holds true in the Origin World and various Wizards’ Realms. Delving into dimensions at your current strength will only waste your time needed for promotion; if you’re unable to ascend to Legendary, you’ll waste all your potential."
"However, since you guessed about dimensions, I can tell you, the place I visited is indeed somewhat related to dimensions, but not entirely. You don’t need to know where I am now. If you find a way to showcase the glory of the Twinborn Mirror, you’ll naturally have a way to find me."
Angel: "The glory of the Twinborn Mirror... If I would like to borrow your Mirror of Truth for some research, would you agree?"
Augustine: "If it’s for Olao, Adigu would agree. However, this means you’ll definitely encounter Margaret, are you prepared to meet her?"
Angel: "Miss Margaret should be easy to talk to, right?"
Augustine smiled subtly and said, with some deeper meaning: "That’s not certain. The woman I like is quite special."
Angel: "... Then I’ll take Cicia to meet with Miss Margaret."
Augustine paused for a moment: "You can take Cicia away?"
Angel didn’t answer.
Augustine did not pursue it further, and instead contemplated: "If you can really let Cicia meet Margaret, Margaret would likely forgo any test, and directly treat you as family."
"... A test?"
Augustine: "You have inherited her alchemy. With her personality, she will definitely test you. Of course, if you have another way, like you mentioned, bringing Cicia to see her, if that makes her happy, the testing will naturally be dropped."
As Augustine was about to continue, he suddenly paused: "Oh no, my energy is about to run out. I haven’t finished instructing Olao and Adanis yet, let’s stop here. If we ever meet again, all these matters can still be discussed."
"By the way, a final warning. In the Origin World, the Nightmare Realm is a hot research topic. Try not to reveal your connection to the Nightmare Realm. However, discussing it is okay."
"There are occasional passages from the Nightmare Realm to the Origin World, and many legendary wizards have gone in, there might even be miracle wizards."
"Therefore, even if you venture by yourself into the Nightmare Realm, you should conceal your identity as much as possible. Otherwise, if it becomes known that you have other ways to enter the Nightmare Realm, it could lead to endless trouble."
"However, even legendary wizards must follow the Nightmare Realm’s rules when they enter. Their senses find it hard to discern whether you are human or a creature from the Nightmare Realm. So, if you encounter these strong individuals, your performance skills might prevent you from being discovered."
With that, the mind communication between Angel and Augustine abruptly ended.