From Nis here, Angel roughly understood the progress of the task.
These two teams will not follow the ship, but carry special flying vehicles. The Nirvana Continent is relatively closer to White Shell Sea Market; even if they set out to sea later, they might arrive first.
However, what most caught Angel’s attention was that among the team going to Mist Isle, there was actually an Official Wizard.
"Wizard Ferro is going too?"
’Fire-stepper’ Ferro, a Fire Element wizard, Angel first met him in Sleepless City. At that time, he was the stationed wizard of Sleepless City, but after Sleepless City fell, Ferro returned to Barbarian Cave.
"That’s right." Nis said this with a mysterious demeanor, using a Witches’ Tea Party gossip tone: "Do you know why he’s going?"
Angel was about to ask this question, unexpectedly Nis suddenly asked him back.
According to common logic, taking up a task in the Task Hall must be for rewards, but Nis posed in this gossip stance and tone, giving a feeling that things are not so simple.
Moreover, going to investigate clues of many years ago, the task itself is not considered dangerous. Even if Nis is generous, the reward wouldn’t be high enough to attract an Official Wizard to go. So there must be other reasons attracting Ferro to go.
Nis asking him back must mean the reason is at least within the known clues Angel has.
The known information is limited right now, Ferro probably doesn’t know anyone with number tattoos, so the clues must be narrowed down to very few reasons.
Considering Ferro’s identity, Angel whispered: "Is it because of the Red Butterfly Witch?"
Nis originally had a profound fishing stance, ready to correct Angel’s answer, but didn’t expect Angel to actually touch upon the correct answer.
Nis’s expression instantly collapsed, slumping over the desk: "Not interesting at all."
"The Red Butterfly Witch" is also a Fire Element wizard. Ferro is likewise a Fire Element wizard; after all, being of the same path, Angel had some guesses. From Nis’s feedback, Angel knew his guess was right.
"Do Ginny and Ferro know each other?" Angel asked curiously.
Seeing Angel guessed it, Nis didn’t hide it anymore: "Ferro not only knows Ginny, but has considered Ginny his dream goddess since his apprentice days... you know, Ginny has always been very charming. But whether Ginny knows Ferro, I’m not sure."
"Right, this matter was told to me by the Tree Spirit."
The Tree Spirit, knowing about the two tasks Nis arranged, even Ironclad Granny paid close attention, secretly revealed this news to Nis. Nis "accidentally" told this news to Ferro, who almost hesitated not at all and eagerly took up the task to West Cloud Mist Isle.
As for why the Tree Spirit knows Ferro’s mind? No need to ask, as long as you live in the Mirror World, you can’t escape the Tree Spirit’s gaze. Unless you’re far from the Tree Spirit’s body, or you’ve set up anti-gazing devices.
Nis lives in valleys far from the Eternal Tree’s range actually also to avoid privacy being leaked.
However, the Tree Spirit’s personality is quite lazy, having lived for over ten thousand years. The mindset of a long-lived species has transcended past the delight of spying on people’s privacy. Generally, it doesn’t like to spy on people, and the issue of privacy leakage isn’t severe in Barbarian Cave. Unless your potential shines through even to the Tree Spirit’s attention, and Ferro happens to be quite a promising seed of potential.
"I see." Angel sighed sentimentally, yet another story of traveling a thousand miles for the goddess. Unfortunately, this goddess here is likely facing dire fate.
"With Ferro there, the task on West Cloud Mist Isle shouldn’t be a problem." Although Ferro is a Fire Element wizard, his personality is quite meticulous; as long as there’re traces truly damaged by energy on the island, it’s not hard for meticulous Ferro to follow the clues, let alone Ferro is quite invested in this matter.
Ferro’s joining is considered good news. Now what needs to be done is to await follow-up results.
After discussing the situation of the task, Nis eagerly threw back into analyzing the stone slab’s work. Angel didn’t disturb him and directly left the loft.
A few minutes later, Angel’s figure appeared in Skybridge Garden.
The skybridge is a sky walkway surrounding the west city. Jon originally proposed to use it as a unique walkway that not only allows for sightseeing but also provides a passage for the vehicles below.
However, Jon’s design was based on Earth civilization’s understanding, and wizard civilization doesn’t need such a cumbersome walkway.
The reason it was eventually confirmed to build the skybridge around the entire western city was partly that some witches thought they could plant Demon Plants on the skybridge, as it can absorb the most sunlight. Lianna, being the main force in promoting new city construction, also wanted to plant roses on the sky walkway, thus finalized the skybridge’s construction.
Skybridge Garden, saying it’s a garden, is actually simply Lianna’s Rose Garden.
Walking into the Rose Garden, Angel immediately saw roses of various colors: red roses in glasshouses, blue roses on the Water Dew Terrace, white roses on a tiny Cloud Island, and golden roses surrounding the entire skybridge edge.
Not only are the rose colors vibrant, but the rose fragrance is also intense. The rich fragrance attracts many butterflies dancing in the air, as well as bees flashing with dim light spinning around.
Undeniably, it’s exceedingly dreamy and beautiful here. Walking amidst it, a girl’s heart would thump passionately.
Angel didn’t come here to ignite a girl’s heart. Naturally, he came to meet Sanders.
After entering the Wilderness of Dreams, Angel sensed Sanders online. Thinking to understand the progress of the Tidal World, Angel came over, but didn’t expect Sanders to be in Skybridge Garden.
Passing through the flower corridor filled with bees and butterflies dancing, Angel spotted Sanders at the fountain pool in front of a giant rose sculpture.
It wasn’t just Sanders alone. Across from Sanders, sitting at the edge of the fountain pool, was a pile of "flesh mountain," which upon closer inspection, was Greya who had been hiding for several days.
Sanders was talking about something with Greya, his expression very serious.
Greya’s expression was also heavy, but as she listened, she also casually "pinched people," with green light flashing in her hand. Each "pinch" conjured a few dazzling butterflies from the Membrane of Rhythm.
Apparently, the butterflies and bees in the Rose Garden were casually conjured here by Greya.
Angel’s arrival marked a pause in their conversation.
Sanders: "Before I return, you still have time to consider. I hope you can make a decision soon."
Greya nodded solemnly: "I understand."
Sanders said nothing further, turning his head to look at Angel not far away.
Angel: "Did I interrupt your conversation?"
Sanders shook his head: "No, we were about to finish talking anyway."
Just then, Greya also put away her serious expression, smiling: "I was just talking with your mentor about going to the Nightmare Realm; are you interested?"
Sanders frowned and glanced at Greya but said nothing.
"Is it for Greya’s physical body?" Angel asked.