Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2301: Chapter 2302: Tremors

Is it a spirit? Nami Midori’s slit-like pupils slightly opened, seeming somewhat surprised by this answer.

However, the surprise lasted only for a moment, and Nami Midori quickly returned to her calm and indifferent demeanor.

After learning that Tree Spirit was not an elemental creature, Nami Midori seemed to lose interest and withdrew its attention. Instead, it became curious about the three Dream Plant Fairies surrounding it.

As Nami Midori observed the Dream Plant Fairies, everyone present remained silent.

Lianna was still unresponsive.

Tree Spirit, on the other hand, was silently speculating about Nami Midori’s identity.

Angel, however, immersed his thoughts into the Ability Tree because he had just received a notification that Sanders had entered the Wilderness of Dreams.

After a long moment, Nami Midori finally moved its gaze away from the Dream Plant Fairies: ”Interesting creatures, are they native to this dream world?”

Angel: ”Yes.”

Tree Spirit and Lianna snapped back to reality at this time, looking at Angel, expecting him to provide some in-depth introduction.

However, Angel pointed to Tree Spirit and said: ”Lord Nami Midori, I have some matters to attend to on my side. You can discuss the situation of the Barbarian Cave with Lord Tree Spirit.”

Tree Spirit: ”...Discuss what? You haven’t said anything.”

Lianna also looked at Angel with confusion: ”Angel, you...”

Angel turned to Lianna, nonchalantly indicating the Mother Tree Interlinker in her hand: ”I’ll explain everything to you later, you should first chat with Lord Nami Midori. I just received a message that my mentor has entered the Wilderness of Dreams, I’m going to meet him.”

Lianna looked at the Mother Tree Interlinker and nodded with understanding: ”Okay.”

After Angel’s figure disappeared, Tree Spirit looked at Nami Midori. Even though he still didn’t know what to discuss, it was better to lead Nami Midori away from here first.

Tree Spirit happened to catch a glimpse of Ironclad Granny walking over from the distant street below, and said: ”Shall we go downstairs first?”

Nami Midori nodded noncommittally.

Tree Spirit led Nami Midori downstairs, while Lianna took the opportunity to pick up the Mother Tree Interlinker to inquire about Angel’s situation.

When she picked up the Mother Tree Interlinker, she discovered that Angel had already sent her a message.

This message did not explain the ”Tidal World” issue that Lianna was most concerned about, but instead revealed Nami Midori’s identity.

A wood creature that has reached a half-step legendary level.

Upon seeing this message, Lianna was stunned: knowing that in the Southern Domain Wizard World, Wizards who reach a half-step legendary level are rare, and now appears an elemental lifeform at its peak!

No wonder Angel addressed it with respect.

Judging by the energy level, in the entire Barbarian Cave, only the three Ancestral Spirits, Ironclad Granny, and Lord Reine wouldn’t use honorifics for Nami Midori.

Lianna also realized why earlier the Dream Plant Fairies sensed a natural vacuum in a particular region, presumably because of the natural forces absorbed and exhaled during Nami Midori’s body construction.

”Where exactly did Angel discover such a creature?” Lianna marveled in her heart as she quickly sent Angel a message inquiring further information.

However, Angel did not respond.

It wasn’t until five minutes later, when Tree Spirit led Nami Midori to the top floor of the Rosewater Pavilion, that Angel sent another message.

”Does Lord Tree Spirit not have a Mother Tree Interlinker? Have him retrieve his Interlinker, I’ve sent the situation to his private tree group.”

Upon seeing this message, Lianna realized Angel wasn’t ignoring her messages before. He was likely messaging Tree Spirit.

From Angel’s actions, Lianna understood that the information contained must be extremely crucial and core, otherwise, he wouldn’t bypass her and message Tree Spirit first.

After pondering for a moment, Lianna swiftly walked over to Tree Spirit, giving him a quick glance at her Mother Tree Interlinker’s screen.

Tree Spirit’s pupils slightly contracted, then he nodded to her subtly, turning to Nami Midori and said: ”I’ll have Lianna accompany you, while I go ask the attendant to serve some pastries and tea.”

After finishing his words, Tree Spirit turned and went downstairs. Upon reaching downstairs, he immediately returned to the room where he was drinking tea with Ironclad Granny earlier, right as Ironclad Granny walked in from the entrance.

”You look in such a hurry, did something happen?” Ironclad Granny asked with a puzzled look at Tree Spirit.

Tree Spirit did not immediately respond but quickly located his previously forgotten Mother Tree Interlinker and swiftly opened the tree group.

As expected, Angel had already sent a large message.

Tree Spirit motioned for Ironclad Granny to join him and look at the message together.

The content of the message included an overview of the Tidal World, Nami Midori’s identity, and the development aspirations for the Tidal World.

Many details were abridged, but just from the overview, one could imagine the intensity of the full information.

After reading the entire tale, Tree Spirit let out a long breath: ”Angel intends to undertake a major event this time...”

Ironclad Granny, after also finishing reading, was in shock, though she didn’t quite understand why Angel sent such a message out of the blue.

Tree Spirit pointed upstairs: ”Nami Midori is right upstairs.”

Ironclad Granny’s eyes widened: ”What?!”

At that moment, Angel sent another brief message explaining the purpose of Nami Midori’s visit to the Wilderness of Dreams this time.

Upon learning that Nami Midori wished to learn about the situation of the Barbarian Cave and hoped for future collaboration in the development of the Tidal World, Tree Spirit realized how crucial this meeting was... This meeting might even influence the strategic development of the Barbarian Cave in the future.

In light of this, Tree Spirit did not dare to handle it flippantly. With a gentle snap of his fingers, he suddenly donned an elegant suit on his bare upper body, and his messy hair turned neat and orderly: ”I must not keep the guest waiting. It’s time I returned upstairs. Granny, you... may join me.”

Ironclad Granny nodded, sighing: ”Angel, coming up with such a thing without any warning.”

Although her words seemed to reprimand, there wasn’t a trace of complaint in her tone.

...

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.