Flora naturally remembered that when Sanders found them, he mentioned that Angel’s Nightmare Realm was far larger than Sumishe’s Abyss of Magic.
But, such a real world, with even "magic power" present in the air, is this really a Nightmare Realm?
Although Flora’s heart was full of doubt, this doubt was quickly suppressed because Sanders had arrived.
"This is Pat Manor. Yes, you heard right, it is Angel’s family manor. The reason Pat Manor appears in this world..." Sanders walked over from the castle within the manor and spoke slowly while looking at Flora and Sumishe’s dreamlike expressions.
From the construction of the Wilderness of Dreams to the legendary resurgence of the most useless mysterious object, Sanders explained everything.
Though not in depth, it was enough for them to fill in the details with their imagination.
Sanders explained as he led them out of Pat Manor.
By the time they reached the manor’s gate, Sanders had finished his extremely brief summary.
After hearing this scenario, which was almost comparable to a fantasy novel, Flora and Sumishe were left only with life-doubting shock on their faces.
"I’ll stop here for now. You will slowly understand more specific details in the future." To explain the situation of the Wilderness of Dreams in great detail and cover every aspect would take at least three days and nights. Sanders was not an explainer, nor did he plan to waste his time here.
"If you want to understand the Wilderness of Dreams faster, you can go to the Sky Tower and find Frode. He has the most detailed research on the Wilderness of Dreams. However, before finding Frode, I suggest you first experience life here. This will give you a deeper understanding of this world... Especially Sumishe, as you will need to handle authority in the future, you must first understand the rules of this world."
Even though Sumishe still didn’t understand many things, he nodded seriously when Sanders mentioned him: "I understand."
"That’s all for now. You can arrange your own time from here on out." With that, Sanders prepared to leave them to explore on their own.
Although Flora was still in a bewildered state, she was somewhat aware of the situation outside. Seeing Sanders walking farther away, she quickly called out: "Mentor!"
Sanders stopped in his tracks. His expression was calm, but there was a faint trace of impatience in his eyes.
"I want to ask, is this really, truly created by Angel?" Flora asked, "How can he bear the burden of such a high-level Nightmare Realm with his strength?"
Sumishe also showed interest, as he himself had a Nightmare Realm, so he knew very well that a Nightmare Realm was not something that could be easily managed.
Back then, Angel could only handle a Luxury Nightmare Realm the size of a hall, and even so, Sumishe was a bit surprised when he heard about it.
Now, how could Angel manage such an enormous Nightmare Realm on a world scale, far surpassing the Sleepless City’s Nightmare Realm by countless times?
"I can confirm that this is indeed Angel’s Nightmare Realm. As for how it was created and sustained, it has to do with his physique," Sanders replied flatly.
"Even so, can he really manage such a Nightmare Realm’s Principal Body?" Flora was still skeptical.
Sanders: "Angel doesn’t need to fully sustain this entire Nightmare Realm; he only needs to bear the most core authority. Otherwise, do you think Sumishe would have the opportunity to bear authority?"
Flora: "Even with the core authority, there’s no way Angel’s power could sustain it, right?"
Sanders: "Angel has already become an Official Wizard."
Flora: "But, Angel..."
"Enough." Sanders interrupted Flora, understanding her nature too well. Although she seemed to be questioning reasonably, it was merely a psychological imbalance.
To Flora, Angel was just a beginner. She witnessed Angel when he was still a weak mortal, so when she found out that Angel had suddenly changed and his actions reached an unattainable height, her feelings were complex and unbalanced.
Surface-level inquiries like: why, and on what grounds.
But deep down, it meant: unfair, unreasonable.
These were all that Flora’s mind was occupied with at the moment.
On the other hand, Sumishe, having had little contact with Angel and only occasionally hearing about his exploits, was more accepting of Angel’s achievements. After all, when he first heard of Angel, he was already said to have dabbled in the mysterious realm of alchemy, starting at such a high point. Reaching such heights later, though surprising, seemed logical.
Such is the nature of distance, bringing the unknown, and such unknowns are elusive. To Sumishe, Angel was just such an unpredictable variable. But Flora and Angel were too close, Angel’s trajectory too clear, which instead triggered her jealousy.
Sanders stared quietly at Flora, his gaze like a piercing sword stabbing straight into the dark corners of Flora’s heart, exposing the chaotic emotions to the light.
Flora noticed her emotional loss of control under Sanders’ gaze pressure, and her face turned pale, stepping back subconsciously.
"Hold still." Sanders’ tone carried a commanding firmness.
Flora immediately stopped her retreat.
"Previously, even in the toughest times, you persisted in researching the Blood Fusion Virus, leading me to believe you were ready to embark on the path of true knowledge. Yet now it seems you aren’t," Sanders said coldly, "Using uncontrolled emotions to avoid the truth, placing your superiority above truth—just this alone makes it hard for you to achieve transcendence."
"I..." Flora suddenly found herself at a loss for words.
Sanders: "Comparing yourself to Angel or anyone else is meaningless for you. It’s best for you to recognize your own inner self soon, or even if you step on the path of true knowledge, hidden dangers beneath the surface will still hinder your progress."
Having said that, Sanders turned and left without hesitation.
Flora, on the other hand, was left in a daze.
Sanders’ words weren’t kindly advice, but rational words that shattered Flora’s subconscious superiority hidden deep within her sea of awareness.
This breach of emotional defenses left Flora faintly at a loss, even affecting her physical strength, rendering her momentarily unable to stand firmly, eventually needing to lean against the gate of Pat Manor for support.
Beside her, Sumishe sighed deeply and walked to Flora’s side: "The mentor wasn’t wrong."
Flora, after several minutes of distraction, gave a bitter smile: "I understand."
"Remember, no matter what, Angel is part of our Illusion Demon Island lineage. His success only benefits us. It’s okay to understand in depth, but there’s no need for doubt," Sumishe patted her shoulder, "We prosper together and we suffer together."
Flora understood this reasoning too, but long-standing accumulated emotions triggered her subconscious resentment. Now that Sanders pointed it out, she realized her loss of propriety. However, Sanders’ bluntness, while waking her up, also left her slightly uncomfortable.
Taking a deep breath, Flora suppresses the hint of emotion, nodding lightly to Sumishe.
Sumishe: "Come on, let’s explore this new world."
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