Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3228: Chapter 3229: Monument and Tower

”My opinion?” Pixi pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head: ”I don’t have any particular opinion, I just feel that the aura around them isn’t very strong, even somewhat weak. Among them is a birdman from the Yusen Clan, with one of his wings broken, seemingly having gone through a great battle.”

Pixi, while saying this, touched his chin and softly analyzed: ”I always feel that the process of their coming to the Daylight Mirror Domain probably wasn’t very smooth, with great energy expenditure.”

”Perhaps because of this, they are in urgent need of a large amount of Crystalline to restore their energy, which is why they joined this gathering.”

Although Pixi claimed to have no opinion, what he said was clearly a summary after careful observation.

Moreover, Pixi’s analysis is highly likely to be true.

They had already confirmed with Little Xiaotao before, that the passage connecting to other Mirror Domains is within Demonic Ghosts within the Mirror. People from the Singer Clan and the Feather Forest Clan must also have come through the Ghost Phantom.

There is no need to say how dangerous the Demonic Ghosts within the Mirror are.

Spending a lot of energy to leave the Ghost Phantom is quite normal.

”You observe things very meticulously.” Luigi mumbled to Pixi, not continuing to inquire but started flipping to the appended pages of the display booklet.

The appended pages for Singer and Yusen are at the very end of the display booklet.

Unlike the other pages in the booklet, the Singer and Yusen pages do not use a pure white background, but instead opt for light green as the backdrop.

Even without flipping open the booklet, the color difference can be clearly seen from the side.

The effects of the two display pages are the same, yet the reason for having two entirely different background pages, according to Pixi, is to show respect for guests who have come from afar.

Also, it’s meant to distinguish between the ”Daylight Mirror Domain” and the ”Gosen Mirror Domain.”

As for whether this reasoning is true, it’s hard to say.

From Angel’s perspective, this sort of ”differential treatment” should be something concocted by the Pi Luoxiu Clan, likely intended to flatter... or as a form of obeisance.

However, the more special treatment given, the more it could make other races in the Daylight Mirror Domain feel unpleasant, possibly pushing the Singer Clan and the Feather Forest Clan to the opposing side.

In normal circumstances, creating opposition isn’t a good thing.

But if the newcomers are not friendly, having them genuinely oppose could actually not be a bad thing for various races in the Daylight Mirror Domain.

Very soon, Luigi turned to the newly added pages.

The first page that caught his eye was the one representing the ”Singer.”

The items exhibited by the Singer are not many, with two featured products placed at the forefront. One is a silver mirror monument engraved with lively notes, which has a very flamboyant design; another item has been set with a hidden image, with only a name, requiring direct contact with the seller for detailed information.

Luigi extended his finger, lightly touching the image representing the silver mirror monument. With the touch of his fingertip, the entire page started to ripple, and all the text and images on this page dissipated in the ripples.

After a short while, the ripples gradually subsided, and new writing appeared.

”Special Item: Singer’s Monument.”

”Effect: The Singer’s Monument’s setup area will slowly and persistently change the environment within its range, increasing the speed of Aggregation Energy cohesion, and slightly enhance the concentration of Aggregation Energy.”

”Purchasing is now open, as the size of the Singer’s Monument varies, so does its effect, hence there isn’t a specific price. Further negotiation is needed to purchase.”

The first product is indeed a king-level bombshell.

For the beings of the Mirror Domain, the vast majority of disputes are closely tied to ”Aggregation Energy.”

Why, despite the extreme danger, do all major races go to great lengths to remain in the Immortal Mirror Sea? Because every flicker of mirror light there will generate Aggregation Energy.

Although the Immortal Mirror Sea is perilous, it is the place with the highest concentration of Aggregation Energy within the Mirror Domain because of the continuous generation and extinguishment of mirror light, with Aggregation Energy continuously flowing.

This has led to all major races gathering in the Immortal Mirror Sea.

More Aggregation Energy means more strong individuals can be born. Hence, Aggregation Energy is of utmost importance to the beings of the Mirror Domain. Everything related to Aggregation Energy is very expensive.

And the Singer’s Monument not only can enhance the speed and concentration of Aggregation Energy formation but also change the environment within a certain range to attract Aggregation Energy more rapidly, making it an absolute treasure for each major race.

In the past, weaker races, because they couldn’t reside in the Immortal Mirror Sea, had their Aggregation Energy absorption efficiency decrease, leading to those weak tribes becoming weaker over time, instead of gaining strength.

Yet with the Singer’s Monument, even if far from the Immortal Mirror Sea, they can gradually change their living environment through the monument, slowly increasing both the concentration and breadth of Aggregation Energy, preventing their tribe from being phased out.

And for those strong races, the Singer’s Monument can also bring favorable effects.

Most importantly, the Singer’s Monument is a range-type tool, not limited to a single person enjoying its benefits. While one or two people might not see a difference, as the number grows, a noticeable qualitative change can be seen.

So, undoubtedly, this ”Singer’s Monument” is a strategic-level item.

Being a strategic-level item, it certainly doesn’t need to be said that it will become highly sought after.

Luigi tapped again on the image of the Singer’s Monument, the text on the page changed to—

”In Queue for Consultation, Current Number: 818, Average Consultation Time per Number: Ten Minutes.”

”Approximate Queue Time: ??? (More than 24 hours not displayed)”

The number of people in line alone demonstrates how popular this item is.

”If the effects are really as stated in the booklet, it could likely cause significant upheaval... might even lead to turmoil and bloodshed.” Luigi didn’t choose to queue for consultation, however, he gave his evaluation of the item.

Should there be any provocation by the Changhuo Clan, even a war could arise.

Angel also agreed, if the Singer’s Monument falls into the hands of a powerful race like the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, it would be alright, as other clans wouldn’t dare covet it; but if it ends up with medium or small-sized tribes, the outcome could be unpredictable.

Hearing Luigi’s words, Pixi shook his head from the side: ”Actually, the aftereffects shouldn’t be that severe...”

Luigi looked at Pixi somewhat puzzled. As an economic officer, Pixi shouldn’t be that naive. If such a treasure goes out into the world, how could it not incite turmoil?

Pixi said: ”When the Singer Clan registered their goods, I was nearby. Based on the information I overheard, although the price of the Singer’s Monument is high, it hasn’t reached an overwhelmingly expensive level. Moreover, the people from the Singer Clan who were handling the registration made it clear that the quantity of the Singer’s Monument is quite assured.”

Sufficient quantity means... many.

As long as the price can be met, the supply will be provided.

If there really is enough stock to meet most tribes’ needs, the likelihood of causing disturbances does indeed decrease.

However... Luigi still felt puzzled, does the Singer Clan really have such a vast inventory of such treasures?

While Luigi was puzzled, Laplace, who had been silent all along, suddenly asked: ”If you were there during the registration of goods, you should have seen the Singer’s Monument, right?”

Pixi was stunned for a moment, confirming that it was Laplace speaking, and hurriedly nodded: ”Esteemed guest, I have indeed seen it.”

Laplace: ”Then you should also have felt the effects of the Singer’s Monument. Are you sure it can enhance the aggregation speed of energy?”

Pixi recalled as he spoke: ”There is indeed an enhancement effect, but since it was just taken out, the effect is not very obvious...”

Pixi briefly recounted the situation when he previously saw the Singer’s Monument.

The appearance of the Singer’s Monument was exactly the same as in the display page’s image. However, when the monument stood on the ground, the circles of notes on the silver mirror began to surge outward, faintly surrounding the area with soothing and not harsh music.

When the music began, the aggregation speed of the surrounding energy clearly increased.

However, the effect was not very high.

But the people of the Singer Clan had stated that the effect of the Singer’s Monument was a lasting and gradual change; at first, there was indeed no visible outcome.

After the people of the Singer Clan said this, they even swore by a contract to confirm that what they said was true.

As for the enhancement range of the Singer’s Monument, it was the range enveloped by the music.

Based on Pixi’s recent experience, its effective range was enough to cover the Pi Luoxiu base. And the Pi Luoxiu base could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people without issue.

In other words, a single Singer’s Monument could at least enhance hundreds of thousands of people.

Even with dilution, it wouldn’t dilute too much.

In any case, in Pixi’s opinion, the Singer Clan did not lie about the effect of the Singer’s Monument. Its appearance could indeed bring blessings to many struggling races on the edges of the Mirror Domain.

After Pixi had finished speaking, he respectfully looked at Laplace.

Laplace nodded slightly, saying nothing, just lowering his eyes as if pondering something.

Luigi still had doubts about the Singer’s Monument, feeling something was off, but couldn’t articulate exactly what.

Ultimately, Luigi could only shake his head, temporarily putting aside the issue of the Singer’s Monument and continuing to look at the next items.

Angel also had no objections, although he could tell the strength of the Singer’s Monument, as a human, his interest in aggregation energy was not significant.

The next item, though without images, revealed its rough effect through touch.

When Luigi touched the page, new text appeared.

”Special Item: Song Tower.”

”Effect: The mirror space where the Song Tower is located can attract purer aggregation energy from the outside world.”

”Due to the large quantity of materials required for constructing the Song Tower, it is currently not available for purchase. However, if the corresponding materials are provided and a construction fee is paid, it can be built on behalf.”

When this item’s information appeared, Luigi fell silent.

The description of the Song Tower was short, but its effect was even more terrifying than the Singer’s Monument.

Attracting purer aggregation energy...

What is pure aggregation energy? It is energy so concentrated that it excludes all impurities, meaning pure aggregation energy.

Previously, the Singer’s Monument only slightly purified the concentration of aggregation energy; the Song Tower directly maximized the concentration.

Most importantly, the description of the Singer’s Monument mentioned an ”in a certain range” measurement, but the Song Tower had no such limitation.

The only limitation was—the mirror space where the Song Tower is located.

Mirror spaces can range from very small to extremely large!

Look at the Crystal City for example.

The Crystal City is a mirror space, but its territory is comparable to some small world appendages.

Such a vast mirror space, with just a single Song Tower, can purify the aggregation energy throughout the entire space to its limit! Just thinking about it is terrifying.

Even the well-traveled Luigi was shocked by the Singer Clan’s boldness.

Though the Singer Clan did not bring a physical Song Tower, if it were truly built, the Singer’s Monument would be completely outclassed.

Now Luigi understood why Pixi believed there would be ”no repercussions,” precisely because of the existence of the Song Tower...

”Is the effect of the Song Tower really as strong as described?” Luigi looked at Pixi.

Pixi nodded: ”The Singer Clan people swore through a contract, and the Crystal Eye Clan also has special detection tools verifying their words are true. Once the Song Tower is constructed, its effect is indeed... terrifying.”

Luigi was silent for a moment, exhaling deeply: ”What about the construction materials for the Song Tower. Did they mention how much it would cost?”

Pixi: ”They didn’t say directly, but made a comparison.”

The Singer Clan first inquired about the number of crystalline productions of the Crystal Eye Clan in a year, then provided an estimate, saying that with the current output by the Crystal Eye Clan, it would require five years of all their crystalline just to build a Song Tower.

The entire Crystal City’s Crystal Eye Clan, without practicing, focusing solely on crystalline production, would need five continuous years just to accrue the wealth to construct a Song Tower.

Sounding like a huge amount, but with the Crystal Eye Clan’s stockpile, at least fifty years of reserve, only ten percent of it is needed to construct a Song Tower.

Moreover, the Song Tower can increase the aggregation energy concentration in Crystal City to its limit, enhancing the crystalline production efficiency several times over. Thus, it might not even take five years to recover the crystalline spent initially.

In this light, it doesn’t seem so expensive.

Also, the Crystal Eye Clan is not particularly prominent in the Daylight Mirror Domain. If it were somewhere like Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom or Everstanding King City, it would be even easier.

So, it seems pricey at first, but when viewed long-term, the Song Tower actually isn’t expensive.

”By the way, the elders of the Crystal Eye Clan, after learning about the Song Tower, have already contacted the Singer Clan and are apparently set on building it.” Pixi added: ”This time when the elders of the Crystal Eye Clan visit the Pika Sage, they likely will discuss the Song Tower construction.”

”Never mind the Crystal Eye Clan, I want to build a Song Tower myself...” Luigi muttered silently.

The Song Tower’s effect is too powerful. Especially for creatures of the Mirror Domain, it’s simply irresistible.

He just doesn’t have that much crystalline to construct a Song Tower.

If someone could fund it...

Luigi thought to this point and silently turned to look at Angel.