...
Meanwhile, at Pat Manor in Originheart City.
Sanders was stunned after listening to Angel’s account.
He was initially performing a final check on Sumishe’s physical condition in reality, but before he could finish, the energy level limitation authority urgently reminded him of a widespread energy dissipation in a part of the Wilderness of Dreams.
Sanders didn’t know what had happened, so he hurriedly logged in to take a look, only to find out this explosive news from Angel’s mouth.
Although Sanders had previously learned some information about the Tidal World from Angel, even speculating that the Tidal World might be a world composed of elemental life, he hadn’t expected Angel to directly bring the most powerful figure of the Tidal World into the Wilderness of Dreams.
Sanders let out a deep breath, only to feel a slight throbbing between his eyebrows.
Rubbing his forehead, Sanders’ deep voice reached Angel’s ears: "Tell me in detail, your experience in the Tidal World, and why did Nami Midori agree to come in with you?"
Angel: "The whole thing is still related to the Magic Painter Wizard. It’s a long story. Why don’t we resolve Sumishe’s situation first, and then I’ll take my time to explain."
Sanders: "..." He really wanted to say, can Sumishe’s situation compare to the situation of the Tidal World? But seeing Angel looking unconcerned about the Tidal World, Sanders held back from asking further.
He had developed some immunity to Angel possibly bringing explosive news from time to time. At least this time, he wouldn’t have to handle it alone; after all, the Barbarian Cave had his back.
Thinking of this, Sanders felt a bit relieved.
However, Sanders misunderstood Angel. Angel was not unconcerned about the Tidal World; if he truly didn’t care, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to create the trilogy. Earlier, Angel was just contemplating whether to tell Sanders about the mysterious Magic Pattern, so he didn’t react much to Sanders, leading to Sanders’ perceptual bias.
"The issue of the Tidal World is a vast matter, difficult to clarify now. So, let’s first resolve Sumishe’s issue." After making this decision, Sanders didn’t inquire further about the Tidal World but focused on discussing the upcoming arrangements with Angel.
Regarding the state of the Principal Body of the Nightmare Domain, Sanders had already privately discussed it with Sumishe, and Sumishe was also prepared psychologically.
Later, when Sumishe enters the Wilderness of Dreams, Angel will directly guide him to the region where the Principal Body of the Nightmare Domain is located to start the transfer of authority. Sanders will constantly monitor the energy fluctuations in the Wilderness of Dreams, while Flora remains in reality to monitor Sumishe’s physical condition.
"According to my calculations, the authority being assumed this time will approach or even directly reach Sumishe’s bearing limit. If it directly reaches the bearing limit, under such circumstances, the pressure of assuming the authority could likely feedback to Sumishe’s physical body."
This is just like when Angel first assumed the authority; if not for Toby’s help back then, he probably would have perished.
"Flora will look after his physical body in reality, and in case of collapse, she will use blood sorcery to reconstruct his organs to maintain balance."
Angel: "Will it be that severe?"
Sanders: "Yes, because this authority is extremely close to Sumishe’s limit."
Angel frowned: "Can’t we change the authority?"
Sanders shook his head: "This was specifically chosen based on Sumishe’s own ’Abyss of Magic Nightmare Realm’ trait. Other authorities might also restore his Nightmare Domain, but the most suitable one for him is still the authority that aligns with the ’Abyss of Magic Nightmare Realm.’"
"Besides, Sumishe himself is unwilling to change."
Knowing there’s a more suitable path, even if it might be fraught with thorns, Sumishe is willing to take a chance.
This actually speaks to Sumishe’s character.
On a positive note, Sumishe is decisive and daring, which is why he found a path to breakthrough to True Knowledge in such a short time; and Flora’s delay in finding a path forward is also due to her more cautious and suspicious nature.
But on a negative note, it’s reckless. The reason why Sumishe is nearly breaking his Nightmare Domain today is because of his great courage. Even knowing that the Nightmare Domain was already damaged, he accepted Flora’s invitation, hoping to find a chance for restoration among the Red Plague believers, which resulted in his current predicament.
After expressing his character judgments on Sumishe and Flora, Sanders turned his gaze to Angel, his eyes slightly flickering.
Angel, feeling uneasy under Sanders’ gaze, couldn’t help but ask: "Mentor, what’s the matter?"
Sanders shook his head: "Nothing."
Angel cast a quizzical look at Sanders, and seeing him withdraw his gaze, despite his curiosity, did not press further: "I understand. Then when will Sumishe come in?"
Sanders: "I’ll first return to reality, recheck his physical and mental condition, and then bring him in with me."
Angel nodded.
After Sanders left, Angel’s figure disappeared, reappearing in an area shrouded in dense mist.
Angel lifted his head, and though it appeared misty to the naked eye, through the Ability Tree’s perception, Angel could clearly sense a light sphere entwined with a massive cluster of information above him.
This is the Principal Body of the Nightmare Domain.
Confirming the body without error, Angel, while waiting for Sumishe and Sanders to come online, picked up the Mother Tree Interlinker to check on the tree clusters.
The Tree Spirit hadn’t replied yet, probably still in conversation with Nami Midori.
Liana, on the other hand, had sent a barrage of messages.
Glancing at them, Angel grasped the situation. Liana wasn’t in Rosewater Pavilion at that moment; she had actively left after the Tree Spirit and Ironclad Granny arrived.
Yet, clearly very concerned about Nami Midori, and unable to inquire with the Tree Spirit, Liana could only bombard Angel.
Angel casually answered a few non-critical questions.
However, Liana took a long time to reply. After a while, Liana responded: "I just returned to reality and informed Lord Reine about Nami Midori’s situation. I suppose Lord Reine will come in later."
Just as Liana finished her words, Angel sensed a notification from the Gate of Dreams.
Reine had already entered the Wilderness of Dreams.
Reine didn’t immediately seek out Nami Midori, instead contacting Angel through the Mother Tree Interlinker to inquire about the situation.
Angel resent the information he had sent to the Tree Spirit back to Reine.
After reading, Reine silently sent Angel a string of contemplative "..."
After a moment, Reine finally sent a formal message: "This matter is of great importance. Where are you now? I need to discuss it with you in detail."
A world completely controlled by elemental creatures, an annex world yet to be discovered, a world filled with abundant resources... Any one of these conditions would trigger a seismic event across the entire Southern Domain Wizard World. And now, those three conditions all belong to the Tidal World.
Interest is most captivating. A world capable of nurturing half-step legendary level elemental creatures carries immense potential benefits, that requires no imagining.
As one of the top wizards in the Southern Domain, Reine knew all too well what kind of turmoil this matter might cause.
Angel pondered for a moment and briefly explained the situation over there.