Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3313: Chapter 3314: Mirror of Desires

Angel suddenly said, ”I actually believe that the Black Goat Secret Mirror’s material realm entity is not in the Infinite World; it should be in the Abyss.”

Everyone turned to look at Angel, and the Dog Deacon asked, ”What is your basis for this?”

Angel shrugged, ”No real basis, just intuition.”

Dog Deacon: ”...”

Seeing the speechless expression on the Dog Deacon’s face, Angel thought for a moment and added, ”Actually, it’s not just intuition...”

The reason Angel believes the material realm entity of the Black Goat Secret Mirror is in the Abyss is because of the ”black goat” itself.

Based on the available information, we know that the black goat and the Black Goat Secret Mirror were born together, implying a certain unfathomable deep connection between them.

And the black goat is distinct from other mirror creatures, which is very apparent in its... appearance.

The appearance of the black goat perfectly replicates that of a horned demon from the Abyss. Without considering its energy aura, at first glance, one might not differentiate between the black goat and a horned demon.

As for other races in the Daylight Mirror Domain, none of them have such a form, not even remotely similar to Abyssal creatures.

Many people think the black goat’s resemblance to a horned demon is a coincidence.

But Angel never believed so.

If only one or two organs on the body resemble those of a demon, it might be a coincidence; but if every part of the body is identical to a demon, can that be called a coincidence? Clearly, it cannot.

If it’s not a coincidence, then is there some connection between the black goat and the horned demon?

The answer to this question is not crucial. As long as we confirm there is a connection between the black goat and the horned demon, it suggests that the Black Goat Secret Mirror’s entity might indeed exist in the Abyss.

Because horned demons exist only in the Abyss.

Of course, it could also be said that horned demons went to another Infinite World... but this is a much less probable event and can be temporarily ignored.

Angel shared his train of thought.

The Dog Deacon thought for a moment, ”You are just speculating, without real evidence. However, I somewhat agree with your speculation.”

”But even if we confirm the Black Goat Secret Mirror’s material realm entity is in the Abyss, it doesn’t seem very significant.”

Because there are no signs of two-way communication, it cannot serve as a medium to the Abyss. To the Dog Deacon, merely identifying the entity’s location doesn’t have much significance.

”Not significant?” Angel pondered for a moment, gently shaking his head, ”No, this information is meaningful.” ⅇℯ𝚕.

”Because our discussion is not about the horned demon or ’meaning,’ but why the Black Goat Secret Mirror contains the Demon God’s mark?”

”Previously, we couldn’t determine where the Black Goat Secret Mirror’s material realm reflection was, but now we’ve roughly determined the location; it should be in the Abyss.” Angel continued, ”And in the Abyss, where would there be a mark of the Evil Desire Demon God?”

”Right on the Evil Desire Demon God’s domain.”

Luigi: ”So you suspect that the material realm entity of the Black Goat Secret Mirror is actually within the territory of the Evil Desire Demon God?”

Angel nodded, ”Not only that, I also have another speculation, though I think this speculation is most likely wrong...”

”What speculation?” Everyone turned to look at Angel. Even though Angel said this speculation might be wrong, they were curious about his thoughts.

Sometimes, the answer itself is not important; the perspective of thinking is.

Angel thought for a moment and said, ”This speculation is indeed bold. In my view, it’s probably ninety percent wrong. But since you all want to know, I’ll tell you... however, don’t take it too seriously.”

Angel gave everyone a heads-up before slowly revealing his speculation.

As Angel narrated, everyone finally understood why he said his speculation was most likely wrong... because it was indeed very bold!

In the Southern Domain, the Evil Desire Demon God is more commonly referred to as—Ominous Evil Play.

Angel has a lot of understanding of this Demon God. After all, the Southern Domain Wizards, in order to explore the Abyss, research everything about it day and night. Among these, Abyssal Demon Gods are definitely a subject of understanding.

And when it comes to Ominous Evil Play, almost all Southern Domain Wizards think of their three major traits: First, Ominous Evil Play is adept at manipulating desires and the human heart; second, Ominous Evil Play has a large number of believers in the Southern Domain, second only to the Crowned Joker in terms of Demon God believer distribution; third, Ominous Evil Play has a signature tool: the Realm of Desire.

Let’s set aside the first two traits, and focus on the third trait: the Mirror of Desires.

Yes, Angel’s bold speculation also centers on this Mirror of Desires. ℯ

”You think the Mirror of Desires is the material realm entity of the Black Goat Secret Mirror?” The speaker was Laplace, who was also very interested in Angel’s speculation, raising her head to look at Angel: ”Are you sure this is just your speculation?”

Angel nodded noncommittally, ”It’s speculation. However, I once heard a rumor that the Mirror of Desires can answer countless questions, and is also jokingly referred to as the ’Universal Magic Mirror.’”

”Whether this rumor is true, I cannot confirm. But it is true that the followers of Ominous Evil Play can periodically make inquiries to the Mirror of Desires and receive answers.”

Although the Mirror of Desires only selects a small portion of questions to answer, it indicates that it possesses some universal knowledge capability.

And in the Black Goat Secret Mirror, there is also the ”Omniscient Treant,” which overlaps with the effect of the Mirror of Desires.

This small overlap became the leverage for Angel’s bold speculation.

After hearing Angel’s account, everyone fell silent. They didn’t know how to evaluate it because this speculation was indeed a bit too audacious. Just an unreliable rumor led Angel to make such a conjecture without cause or effect.

But to say this speculation is entirely impossible isn’t accurate either. At the very least, Angel’s logic is coherent, indicating that the speculation is possible, although the likelihood is no higher than 1%.

The tranquil atmosphere lasted for several seconds, finally broken by the Dog Deacon: ”Your speculation is possible, though not highly likely. However, if confirmed, it would be an incredibly shocking revelation.”

”And it wouldn’t be difficult to confirm this speculation.” The Dog Deacon continued, ”Simply by entering the Secret Mirror and finding the ’Omniscient Treant’ or the ’Omnipotent Mirror,’ we might get the answer.”

Looking at Angel, the Dog Deacon said, ”Are you planning to go in and try it?”

Angel shook his head without hesitation, ”No, I’m not really interested.”

Although he is a bit curious about the Black Goat Secret Mirror, this curiosity is not strong enough to compel him to explore it.

Furthermore, he’s already speculated about the relationship between the Black Goat Secret Mirror and the Mirror of Desires. Does he really dare to go in? The Mirror of Desires is the hallmark of the Ominous Evil Play!

Once entangled in relationships and noticed by Ominous Evil Play, he wouldn’t be able to handle it.

Seeing Angel refuse, the Dog Deacon yawned a little bored: ”Since you don’t want to go, I’ll see if there are any investigators from Everything House going later.”

Luigi: ”Are you planning to have investigators ask questions?”

The Dog Deacon nodded: ”Yes, but it’s not a mandate, just a suggestion. If investigators encounter the ’omniscient Treant’ in the Black Goat Secret Mirror and don’t know what to ask, they can inquire according to Angel’s speculation.”

Although the outcome might not be pleasant, if Angel’s speculation is indeed accurate, then Everything House would hold a bombshell with many exploitable points.

This is how the Dog Deacon contemplated the matter.

Thinking of this, the Dog Deacon turned his head to look at Angel: ”You don’t mind me letting the investigators ask, right?”

After all, it was Angel’s speculation. Though the Dog Deacon didn’t have any concept of ”copyright,” he still courteously asked Angel.

Angel shook his head indifferently: ”I don’t mind. However, if the investigator truly obtains an answer, I hope subsequent actions can satisfy my curiosity.”

The Dog Deacon nodded: ”Alright.”

While they were discussing, Sipolov was a bit uneasy nearby. He was actually quite worried that Angel might set his sights on him, because... he would also enter the Black Goat Secret Mirror.

If Angel asked him to go to the Black Goat Secret Mirror to find the ”omniscient Treant” and then ask related matters, he really wouldn’t know how to refuse. After all, he still owed Angel a favor.

However, until Angel finished communicating with the Dog Deacon, there was still no mention of him. Sipolov, while relieved, also felt somewhat disappointed.

He didn’t even know what he was disappointed about; there was just an emptiness within.

Also, given the previous blow from the Black Goat selling entry tickets, Sipolov now felt both lost and empty.

Angel noticed Sipolov’s change in mood and asked curiously: ”What’s wrong with you?”

Sipolov was silent for a moment and said softly: ”Actually, I will also be entering the Black Goat Secret Mirror, so should I...”

By the time Sipolov spoke to the end, his voice was noticeably lower.

Angel, even without Hyper Perception, could sense his inner reluctance.

Angel didn’t mind; he could sense that Sipolov should have his own matters to attend to in the Black Goat Secret Mirror, and the three major secret treasures in the Mirror, once activated, would be relocated, making it a rare opportunity. Letting Sipolov waste this opportunity on this matter wasn’t really worthwhile.

Angel directly interrupted: ”No need, my speculation itself lacks much basis and has a low success rate. It’s unnecessary to attempt. Even if the attempt is successful, it wouldn’t actually be of much significance to you. Knowing too much isn’t necessarily a good thing. Everything House is neutral and has a large information search system, able to handle the bombshell, but you, and your Yingji Clan, might not be able to bear the consequences of an informational burden.”

In conclusion, this matter doesn’t need Sipolov.

”Rather than wasting my favor on this meaningless matter, consider how to speak well of me in front of Oleg, the Senior General.”

Angel was more concerned with the Heart Fire of the Yingji Clan than the unknown information in the Black Goat Secret Mirror.

Sipolov was quiet for a long time before nodding in response: ”I will.”

...

As this side of the conversation ended, the dragon raven named Ufry on the main exhibition stage had just finished talking about ”The Scaled Clan’s Secret Scale Tempering Technique.”

Once Ufry finished speaking, he showed no intention of lingering and elegantly turned to leave.

And the one replacing Ufry was an old acquaintance, or perhaps an old familiar dragon... Khuntela.

Khuntela, a member of the Cave Dragons, solemnly stepped up.

After standing still, the host’s voice rang out. With the host’s introduction, Angel also understood what Khuntela would demonstrate as the second to take the stage.

——Explaining the products on the display page.

In simple terms, it’s... selling goods.

The Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom’s second turn in selling goods is actually quite normal. The only surprise to Angel was, given his knowledge of Khuntela, how could this seemingly indifferent Cave Dragon really sell goods?

It’s worth noting that the previous product introductions by other groups, even if not fervent, were at least earnest, as if eager to let everyone try their products.

And Khuntela... Angel found it hard to imagine him doing a sales pitch.

Just as Angel expected Khuntela to portray a ”contrast” image, Khuntela stood at the center of the exhibition stage, waved his hand nonchalantly, and a very familiar Crystal Book appeared on the display table.

Immediately afterward, from the Crystal Book floated out a bearded centaur elderly man who appeared slightly drunk.

To Angel’s surprise, this figure was none other than the Spirit of the Book—Aor Shanzhuo.

Unexpectedly, it wasn’t Khuntela introducing the goods. Khuntela was merely transporting for Aor Shanzhuo, who was the actual spokesperson for this Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom’s product.

After Aor Shanzhuo appeared, he began introducing the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom’s products in earnestness, while Khuntela remained silent throughout, standing behind the Crystal Book Pages like a guardian.

While musing internally, Angel listened to Aor Shanzhuo’s introduction.

He thought Aor Shanzhuo would introduce the most numerous item in the Crystal Book Pages—favours—but Aor Shanzhuo never mentioned favours from start to finish.

To this, Laplace provided an explanation through the Mind Ribbon.

Although Aor Shanzhuo has many favours for sale, it doesn’t mean everyone has the qualification to purchase favours.

To purchase favours, one must know your background and whether you can bear the burden given by favours.

For example, Aor Shanzhuo would never sell Sipolov’s favour to the Changhuo Clan. The Yingji Clan and Changhuo Clan have long been incompatible; if someone from the Changhuo Clan purchased Sipolov’s favour, leading to wars between the two clans, it wouldn’t be what the Mirror Dragon wishes to see.

After all, although the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom is lofty, they don’t wish for a major conflict in the Daylight Mirror Domain due to favours wrongly given.

As for why Angel could purchase favours so smoothly, firstly it was due to Laplace, and secondly because Angel is human, having no inherent conflicts with the Mirror Domain’s various clans, which is why he could purchase favours.

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