The so-called Mirror Reproduction mainly functions like a Photostone, capable of recording previously occurred scenes and reproducing them through a mirror.
However, even though its primary function is similar, compared to the Photostone, the Mirror Reproduction records details down to a tiny degree.
The Mirror Reproduction can perfectly reflect the traits of the "mirror," capturing even the magic power fluctuations, pheromones, and energy feedback entwined with the environment and subject, all meticulously recorded.
From a sensory perspective, Mirror Reproduction is naturally much superior to Photostone.
However, although the Mirror Reproduction captures more details, they aren’t all advantages. Some details are drawbacks; for instance, it has an image decay mechanism. The longer the interval, the more the reproduced content fades away.
The decay period generally begins half a month after the record occurs and lasts for about a year. After a year, the Mirror Reproduction completely forgets all the originally recorded subjects, whereas the image in the Photostone will remain forever unless it is destroyed.
This image decay is actually a self-protection mechanism of a biological organism. Given that there are too many details in a Mirror Reproduction, retaining them would only hinder future reproductions, as redundant and useless information would burden the mind.
And at this point, the reproduction of You Nu’s childish mind has advanced just over ten minutes, naturally not yet entering the decay period.
The scene reproduced not only has all the details complete, but even the blood aura around Angel and the surrounding energy are fully displayed in the mirror.
Inside the mirror, the young wizard with red hair and golden eyes tapped the apprentice beside him: "You go first; I’ll come shortly."
The apprentice did not resist, nodded, and left the room first.
The wizard with red hair and golden eyes, after pondering briefly, did not leave immediately but instead turned his gaze towards the dressing mirror in the corner.
He seemed to have discovered something, walking towards the mirror with an intrigued look.
In front of the mirror, he tilted his head, tidied up slightly messy hair, and also adjusted his collar. It seemed like he was just looking in the mirror.
However, after completing these "reasonable actions," he suddenly laughed: "I’m standing right in front of you; are you still not planning to come out?"
You Nu’s childish mind was startled, realizing it had been discovered, and quickly manipulated the mirror, inside which a whirlpool-like black hole appeared.
The wizard with red hair and golden eyes raised his eyebrow, his smile deepening.
To You Nu, that smile seemed eerily familiar, akin to the usual smile of the Wise Sovereign. As if everything was within his calculations, while it was merely a foolish, mischievous child.
The Wise Sovereign laughing at it would be one thing, but that an outsider would dare mock it too was infuriating. You Nu considered whether to pull this detestable person into the mirror!
Yet, You Nu could not quite identify who this person was. What if this person belonged to the Merchant Organization? The Wise Sovereign instructed them to refrain from harming members of the Merchant Organization, as their existence is more beneficial than harmful to them.
With face-blindness, You Nu was at a loss, leading to the scene below:
The wizard with red hair and golden eyes exchanged glances with the whirlpool in the mirror, continuing for a dozen seconds.
Perhaps the atmosphere had become somewhat delicate, and the red-haired wizard mumbled softly: "Are you inviting me into the whirlpool?"
"I apologize; I can’t accept your invitation now." After a pause, he added, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going."
The red-haired wizard finished speaking and began making a move to leave.
In panic, You Nu, although unsure why it should hold onto him, could not let such a person leave so easily. With this thought, You Nu prepared to extend its hand to grasp him.
The gem-like hand intended to pass through the mirror to seize the red-haired wizard.
But strangely enough, as soon as its hand touched the mirror, it was rebounded with immense force.
For it, the mirror should not pose any transit obstacles, yet now it seemed like there was a sealing, blocking the spatial connection between inside and outside.
Confused about what was happening, You Nu only knew it felt provoked, extending its fist, desperately pounding on the mirror, but still unable to break through the seal.
That detested red-haired wizard stood beside it, watching the spectacle, and after several seconds, seeming a bit bored, yawned, then waved to You Nu in the mirror, as if saying: Goodbye.
At this point, You Nu was seething with rage, so it performed an action that left the opponent stunned.
It self-inflicted harm!
Indeed, it self-harmed, snapping its little finger directly in half.
Utilizing the glowing ’blood’ flowing from the little finger, amidst the opponent’s astonished expression, it triumphantly inscribed a fierce statement on the mirror:
"Leave here, or I’ll eternally grant you a residence permit!"
...
With the conclusion of the Mirror Reproduction, at first, You Nu felt anxious about being discovered, fearing that the Goddess might be angry. But recalling its actions and the huge "shock" left with its adversary, You Nu felt quite pleased.
Surely, that red-haired wizard was frightened and fled upon seeing its words.
It maintained the Majesty’s honor!
Thinking this, You Nu confidently approached Adanis, feeling that even if the Goddess didn’t praise it, she shouldn’t blame it anymore, right?
However, Adanis’s expression was not as beautiful as You Nu had imagined, appearing rather grim instead.
"Goddess, did I do something wrong? Should I not have scared him away?"
Adanis: "..."
Scared away? Did you tell me he was frightened by you? That person left so calmly without a hint of fright; you’ve mistaken his expression too, haven’t you?
Adanis internally reprimanded, yet eventually withheld the urge to voice it.
As Olao once said, You Nu’s thinking always remains in childhood; scolding it doesn’t really help and could instead backfire. Being You Nu’s master, her every word might influence You Nu’s development, potentially causing it to split into a solitary or vengeful child’s heart, or a heart of wickedness.
At that point, given You Nu’s personality, it would undoubtedly treat these split parts as its main body, without rejection, and being its subordinate, the divided child’s hearts would also be under her command. Even if those minds turned dark, they were still child-like, inherently immature in thought; this merely adds more trouble.
And should the heart of wickedness evolve into a cunning girl’s heart or a malicious stepmother’s heart, the trouble would pile up further.
It’s best to maintain the current pure You Nu.