Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 79: Chapter 78 Artificial Angel Don’t Dream

The forest at night was pitch black.

Fang Zheng lifted his head, only able to make out vague shadows in the distance, unable even to see the sky. Except for their small fire nearby, everything around them seemed to have been swallowed by the darkness.

Fang Zheng had not chosen to stay overnight at the campsite, as it was littered with corpses and likely to attract wild beasts. He also worried that the enemy might have accomplices who could pose a danger should they notice something amiss and come searching. Therefore, after leaving the campsite, Fang Zheng found a cave halfway up the mountain to use as a temporary camp.

It must be said, after following those cultists all day, both of them were exhausted. Fina drank some water, ate some dry food, then leaned against a nearby rock and fell into a deep sleep. Meanwhile, Fang Zheng stayed at the cave entrance, admiring the night outside, but soon, he saw a streak of blue flying through the air and landing in front of him.

“Master, I have finished scouting. Everything is normal around us, and there is no danger.”

“Thank you, Nymph. You should also rest a bit.”

Looking at the blue-haired Little Angel in front of him, Fang Zheng smiled as he spoke to her. Hearing Fang Zheng’s words, Nymph cautiously glanced around before respectfully sitting on a rock not too far from Fang Zheng.

“Would you like something to eat?”

As he spoke, Fang Zheng flipped his hand, and soon a bottle of beverage and some chips appeared in his hand. Fang Zheng didn’t have equipment like a “Spatial Bag,” but luckily, as a Dimensional Mage, he inherently had a storage space, albeit not a large one—no more than the capacity of a shipping container. In the world of “Edge of Tomorrow,” to reminisce about modern life, Fang Zheng had emptied an entire supermarket, mostly with beverages and snacks, plus some daily necessities. Of course, Fang Zheng didn’t plan to show these things in front of others, as these items were too different from this world and hard to explain. But for his summoned items, he was quite generous.

“Thank you, Master.”

Seeing the beverage and chips that Fang Zheng had taken out, Nymph also showed a smile, took the food, nodded politely at Fang Zheng, and then started eating in small bites.

Finally, a normal summoned item.

Looking at the blue-haired Little Angel in front of him, Fang Zheng reflected inwardly, thinking that he might only ever summon strange beings in his lifetime. It appeared to be just a matter of luck. Of course, strictly speaking, this blue-haired Little Angel wasn’t particularly normal either. At least her demeanor, which positioned herself as a slave, was something Fang Zheng wasn’t quite accustomed to.

“You must be tired too, right? You’ve worked hard today. Eat your food and then sleep; I’ll take care of things here.”

“Huh?”

At Fang Zheng’s words, Nymph was momentarily stunned, then looked up in surprise.

“Master, you don’t need to do that; I don’t need rest…”

“You don’t need it?”

“Yes.”

Responding to Fang Zheng’s question, Nymph nodded.

“Artificial Angels aren’t endowed with the ability to sleep when they are created, and they also don’t dream… So please don’t worry, Master. I can take care of watching over us tonight, please rest assured.”

“…I see…”

Hearing Nymph’s response, Fang Zheng didn’t know quite what to say. He was silent for a moment, then reached out his hand and gently stroked Nymph’s little head.

“Then I’ll leave it to you, Nymph. If anything happens, wake me up immediately.”

“Okay, Master.”

A night passed.

The deep mountains in early winter were exceptionally cold, but fortunately, this world had unscientific things like Divine Arts and Magic—before going to sleep, Fina had cast a “Cold Protection” on both Fang Zheng and Nymph, so they managed to safely survive this dark and icy night. Unfortunately, this didn’t mean their luck had changed for the better. In fact, snow began to fall in the mountains before dawn even broke.

Fate wasn’t kind, but still, they had to keep moving.

“Once I return to the Sanctuary, I must find a mount,” Fang Zheng muttered as he trudged through the snow. If he could summon the Zerg now, he could have summoned a King Worm for a mount. Unfortunately, due to mission constraints, the next time he could summon the Swarm would be for them to build their new home. Fang Zheng didn’t dare unleash the Swarm’s might in this world, so for now, apart from somberly walking on his own two legs, he had no better options.

Right now, Nymph might be the most comfortable, having the capricious ability to fly as an angel.

“If Mr. Fang Zheng, you manage to enter the core institutions, then perhaps you could get a Pegasus mount,” Fina chirped, perhaps trying to dispel some of the boredom and loneliness of their march.

“After all, many people in the Sanctuary do envy the Pegasus Knights,”

“A Pegasus? That certainly is something special. I’d want one, too, if I could…”

Hearing Fina’s response, Fang Zheng just shrugged his shoulders. He wasn’t wrong, though, for a Pegasus was second only to Dragon Riders in a man’s romantic fantasies, featured in many games, animations, and novels… Of course, riding a dragon was still more romantic, if one were to be precise.

“Mr. Fang Zheng, I’m sure you’ll have no problem. With such strength and the ability to control Holy Light, not to mention detecting the Cultist’s schemes. If all goes well, the Sanctuary will surely reward you with a Pegasus after this battle is over.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng felt a chill down his spine.

Young lady, you’re planting flags like there’s no tomorrow.

“Do you want a mount, master?”

At that moment, Nymph, flying beside Fang Zheng, curiously asked, and Fang Zheng nodded in response.

“Yes, with this rotten weather… it would indeed be a nice option for transportation. Unfortunately, I suppose I won’t encounter a Unicorn now…”

At this point, Fina reached out her hand to shield from the falling snowflakes, then spoke.

“Mr. Fang Zheng, according to legend, Unicorns only approach pure maidens who are beautiful and kind. I think you’re out of luck…”

“I know, but I don’t want to meet that pervert, either.”

“Per…vert?”

Hearing Fang Zheng’s languid reply, Fina’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“Yes, you just said it. Unicorns only approach beautiful, kind, pure maidens. Isn’t that just a pervert? Likes only women, picky at that, and will attack any man that comes close. Such a lecherous animal, I think even a Giant Dragon can’t compare.”

“Uh……..”

Confronted with Fang Zheng’s response, Fina’s expression turned complex.

“Mr. Fang Zheng, the legend of Unicorns is many girls’ dream. With you saying that… it feels a bit like a fantasy shattered.”

“Well, distance does lend enchantment to the view… Hmm? Where’s Nymph?”

Fang Zheng turned around, only then noticing that the little angel who had been close by had disappeared without a trace. Hearing Fang Zheng’s inquiry, Fina also blanked out for a moment, then started looking around.

“Ah, truly, Miss Nymph is gone! Could she be lost?”

“How is that possible? There’s only one path here… Let me ask.”

While speaking, Fang Zheng tightened his grip on the transparent chain in his hand, then asked in his mind,

“Nymph? Where are you?”

“Ah, master, I’m terribly sorry!”

Immediately after, Fang Zheng heard Nymph’s response in his ears.

“I’m currently preparing a mount for the master, please wait a moment… Done!”

A mount?

Hearing this, Fang Zheng was also surprised. He hadn’t expected that his casual comment would lead Nymph to actually go find him a mount.

This little angel is really going all out!

“Thud thud… thud thud…”

Just then, Fang Zheng suddenly heard a series of rapid footsteps from afar. He immediately turned his head, with Fina looking in the direction of the sounds as well.

As both watched, a huge figure emerged slowly from the snowstorm and came to a stop before them.