Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2434: Chapter 2435: Approaching

”Is there any way to stabilize the space fluctuations where Lord Kanter is?”

The speaker was Angel, who raised his head to look at the high sky where nightfall spread. At this moment, Kanter’s figure was no longer visible; he could only vaguely see the thick night, like surging waves, constantly undulating.

This nightfall seemed to merge with the surrounding sky dome, but in reality, it was not a true ”nightfall,” but Kanter’s ability.

Such a colossal nightfall represented countless magic power output, also indicating that the sky had turned into a land of rampant energy.

To get close to Kanter, one must endure the process of being enveloped by the ”nightfall,” and ward off the attraction of the fruit halfway, which is practically impossible to achieve.

But if the space fluctuations there could be suppressed, it might be possible to ignore the nightfall and directly open The Gate of Void beside Kanter, pulling him over.

”Stabilizing space fluctuations at a distance is very difficult.” Nis guessed Angel’s intent and, after a moment of contemplation, said, ”But it’s not entirely impossible either.”

Angel looked at Nis, waiting for his words.

Nis: ”Find a Space Mage; they should be able to do it.”

Although Nis had never seen a Space Mage stabilize space fluctuations remotely, he had witnessed a Space Mage’s ”Time-Space Bomb,” a spell technique for setting spatial traps remotely. Since they could set spatial traps from afar, it should also be possible to calm space fluctuations remotely.

”Of course, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a Space Mage. If someone has comprehended space threads, they should also be able to manipulate distant space within a certain range.”

Nis spoke lightly, but as Angel understood, people who comprehended space threads were likely even rarer than Space Mages.

Angel: ”Are there any other ways?”

Nis: ”Find a True Knowledge Wizard who has some knowledge of the Interlayer Space and understands the spatial ritual.”

The essence of this method is to approach the coordinates of the real world where Kanter is located in another Interlayer Space. When the coordinates corresponding to the interlayer coincide with the real world coordinates, a True Knowledge Wizard can, to some extent, influence the real world through their own abilities.

Because it’s entirely impossible to strongly interfere with the real world from an Interlayer Space, finally stabilizing the space fluctuations can only be done using a more ”mystical” ritual.

This method is a bit more stringent than the first method.

Because opening an Interlayer Space requires consuming a set of Plane Corridor materials, which are extremely expensive.

Even if the Interlayer Space is opened, the other party must be a True Knowledge Wizard.

The so-called True Knowledge means having one’s own path, not being shaken by cumbersome information from the established mind. This allows a True Knowledge Wizard to keep their mind unique in the endless interlayer void, without losing themselves.

This True Knowledge Wizard must also understand the Interlayer Space and know how to set up space-stabilizing rituals, which restricts it further. Only a True Knowledge Wizard with extensive experience and deep background might be able to achieve it.

Someone like Sumishe, who is a newly promoted True Knowledge Wizard, certainly couldn’t do it. Because Sumishe is actually also broke, the number of times he’s used the Plane Corridor is probably not many. He would need to use it hundreds or thousands of times to have a deeper understanding of the Interlayer Space...

Nis: ”There must be many ways, but these two are the only ones I can think of at the moment.”

As Nis was speaking, Ferro’s voice came through the Mind Ribbon.

”Is the fruit’s attraction increasing?” Ferro asked.

Angel: ”No.” Since there was a Domain Field as a reference, he could quickly determine the strength of the attraction.

Ferro mumbled, ”It hasn’t increased? That’s strange.”

Nis: ”Is something wrong on your side?”

Ferro: ”We’ve discovered that the range of sea beast attraction has increased. We previously set a boundary through a circle of arc-shaped petrified reefs. Sea beasts beyond the arc-shaped reefs were basically unaffected by the fruit, but now, even sea beasts outside the arc-shaped reefs are moving toward the fruit.”

This means the range of the fruit attracting sea beasts has clearly expanded!

”I think perhaps the fruit has some consciousness? It discovered that the maturity speed is slowing down, so it consciously increased the attraction to sea beasts?” Ferro speculated.

”Regardless of the situation, you must quickly come up with a plan over there. If it doesn’t work, seek external assistance while you can still hold on.”

After speaking, Ferro started driving away sea beasts with X3 again.

Angel and Nis exchanged a glance, their expressions slightly somber.

This is not a good omen; the expansion of the sea beast attraction range also means that X3 will need to drive away sea beasts more frequently.

It might be fine for now, but when the range expands to a certain extent, X3 might not be able to manage it completely. Moreover, X3’s limits must be considered; she surely consumes energy using her powers and cannot remain at full capability indefinitely, so it’s very likely that the range won’t have expanded to the limit when X3 herself becomes exhausted.

After a moment of silence, Angel looked at the Observer, who had been watching coldly from not far away.

”Sir, does the fruit have consciousness?”

Observer: ”The range of the sea beast’s response has expanded?”

Angel nodded.

”Whether the fruit has consciousness, I don’t know. But the vessel of the fruit definitely has consciousness,” the Observer pointed at 03.

If it’s really 03 assisting the Mysterious Fruit in maturing, then it could indeed have discovered some clues and actively enhanced the attraction to sea beasts.

Nis looked at Angel: ”Time is running out; the situation is still unclear. With our own abilities, it’s definitely tough to wake Master Night. As Ferro said, seek external assistance.”

”Moreover, the two methods I mentioned earlier can only be achieved with external assistance.”

Angel thought about it and agreed, realizing that now X3 could still hold on, giving them a chance to seek external assistance, but if they delayed further, there might not be time.

Angel submerged his thoughts into the Ability Tree, and a few seconds later, opened his eyes and said, ”I still have to maintain the Domain Field, you go. Also, my mentor is online; you can contact him.”

Nis quickly nodded, took out a monocle from his pocket, put it on, then took out a floating carpet and lay on it, soon falling into a dreamland.

On the other side, the Observer who witnessed this scene was full of question marks.

What’s going on here?

Weren’t they going to contact external assistance? How did he suddenly fall asleep? Moreover, Angel looked as if it was only natural?

Is this a comedy?

Although the Observer had most of his attention on the distant fruit for observation and evaluation, he also paid some attention to Angel and Nis.

He heard their conversation clearly.

When Angel asked if it was possible to stabilize the distant space, he had actually already guessed Angel’s intention.

Angel’s direction of thought was correct, but the method Nis proposed for stabilizing the space was somewhat off.

It’s not that the two methods proposed by Nis were wrong, but it was obvious that these two methods did not align with reality.

Space Mage? Space traces? Who possesses them? Do you have them?

A True Knowledge Wizard who understands the interlayer space and knows the spatial rites? One prerequisite after another, do you have it? Is there such a person nearby? Can you find them?

Since these two methods did not quite fit the current reality, he was shaking his head continuously in his mind.

As an Observer, he actually had a method that matched the current situation and one that both Angel and Nis could fulfill, but he couldn’t say it directly, as it didn’t align with an Observer’s code.

However, while he couldn’t say it directly, he could hint at it.

In consideration for Frost, he had already thought of how to give a hint.

As long as Angel asked for his help, he would directly refuse, but he would use some words, actions, and expressions to hint at Angel, letting him comprehend it himself.

But unexpectedly, Angel never asked him for help.

Even more absurd, Angel and Nis seriously discussed a method themselves, and then Nis went to seek external aid. How did he seek it? By sleeping.

If he were not very familiar with the Southern Domain Wizard World and Dream Sorcery abilities, watching them so earnestly, he might have guessed that the Southern Domain had developed a dream communication method.

The Southern Domain doesn’t have a spell technique for dreams.

In the Origin World, Dream Sorcerers also haven’t developed long-distance dream spell techniques.

So, from the Observer’s point of view, the scene before him was very strange, a completely absurdly whimsical performance.

However, the Observer still had some doubts because Angel and Nis had no need to ”perform” in front of him, nor did they have the courage to do so, so what significance was there in their performance?

Could it be that they really could invite external aid?

While thoughts churned in the Observer’s mind, Nis suddenly woke up.

He took off his monocle, first nodding in acknowledgment to the observing Observer, then looking at Angel: ”I’ve already informed them.”

Angel: ”What did Mentor say?”

Nis said grumpily: ”What else could he say? I used your name, how could he refuse? But because it’s urgent, I haven’t had time to explain the situation here to him yet, he just thought we were in danger, and even said he would compensate me for the materials for the Plane Corridor. That’s not acceptable... When he arrives, remember to explain it to him clearly.”

”Sir Nyx, the head of the House of Lilith, is allied with your Illusion Demon Island, what does that have to do with me? I’m unburdened now, ready to leave at any time, it’s none of my business!”

Nis spoke rapidly, completely shirking responsibility from his end.

But from a slightly selfish perspective, his reasoning wasn’t incorrect.

However, Nis’s actions did not match his words. He didn’t abandon Kanter and leave, which indicated that Nis was honest despite his sharp tongue.

Considering this, Angel nodded: ”I’ll explain it clearly to Mentor.”

Nis’s expression brightened, his eyes twinkled: ”By the way, there’s also Sir Nyx. I’m also doing him a favor, so shouldn’t he also...”

Angel glanced at him coolly: ”If Lord Kanter hadn’t come here, he wouldn’t have encountered this situation. You’d better think before you speak, don’t forget, the information you want is still with me.”

Nis was stunned, quickly retracting his words and saying: ”You’re absolutely right! I will abide by the contract, strictly by the contract...”

Angel ignored Nis and began stabilizing the surrounding space.

Since he had Sanders’ blood, Sanders would surely locate through the blood. The nearby spatial fluctuations were significant, so stabilization was necessary to prevent the Plane Corridor’s exit from being damaged.

As Angel stabilized the spatial fluctuations, the Observer’s doubts grew deeper.

The conversation between Angel and Nis carried genuine emotion that couldn’t be faked.

This meant Angel truly trusted Nis and had already summoned his mentor.

But... Is this true?

If it is true, how did Nis manage it?

The Observer felt a succession of questions emerging in his mind, desiring to ask them, but if what Angel and Nis claimed was true, wouldn’t that expose his ignorance?

While the Observer hesitated, Angel had already stabilized the surrounding spatial fluctuations, and Nis was communicating with Ferro on the Mind Ribbon, leaving nothing else to do, Angel walked over to the Observer.

”Lord Observer, just now it seemed like the entire sky above the Mist Belt was shrouded in grief, has the young Sheez already... died?”

The Observer gazed deeply at Angel and said: ”Some people think it’s dead, but as a favored one of the sky and the sea, truly dying isn’t that easy.”

”So, it hasn’t died yet?”

Observer: ”However, it’s not far from death, there’s basically no saving it, unless its bloodline ancestor personally comes, or the City Lord of the Phantom Spirit City arrives, it might still have hope.”

Angel: ”You mean, the one who came from the Phantom Spirit City this time wasn’t the Sheez from before?”

”You’re good at drawing inferences.” The Observer did not answer directly; the arrival of Polo Ye was not something Angel needed to know.

Angel chuckled, seeing that the Observer didn’t seem averse to talking, he continued: ”Lord, did the Mist Shadow come to the lab to steal Bottle 01?”

Bottle? The Observer’s gaze flashed with doubt, wasn’t the Mist Shadow here to fixate coordinates and divert the lab’s attention? What’s with the bottle? He thought for a moment, then turned his gaze towards the lab, intending to use distortion rules to see what Angel had done earlier.

At that moment, Angel took out the Geometric Lock from his bracelet.

”Lord, it’s the bottle in here.”

The Observer glanced inside the Geometric Lock, his eyes slightly distorted with some rules, and the scene of Angel collecting the bottle appeared before him.

The Observer shook his head: ”The Mist Shadow wasn’t here for that, its actions in the lab were simply because it realized the people there were going to hunt the young Sheez, it wanted to lure them back, so it caused massive destruction.”

”I see.” Angel: ”Then why did it leave everything else and only hid this bottle?”