Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3100: Chapter 3101: Jeanne

In Angel’s view, Wonderland of Dreams is already integrated into the Crystal Origin of Dreams. The new residents living here, since they are to reside permanently, cannot avoid contact with the Fairyland Duplication.

Sometimes, they might not even seek out the instance; instead, the instance might come to them.

Just like this mysterious pool.

If this pool truly is a form of Fairyland Duplication, it indicates that the mechanism of the Immortal Realm is not entirely static; it might actively approach the people here.

Even if not all instances are proactive, the presence of such instances means that new residents will inevitably face them.

In the future, there will always be new residents entering the instance.

Rather than letting them be unknowingly fooled by the instance mechanism in the future, it’s better to inform them of the instance’s existence now and let them witness the situation firsthand.

This time is a great opportunity; if there’s indeed an instance beneath the pool, Jeanne’s exploration would be an excellent demonstration.

At least, Jeanne could be considered half a new resident.

She doesn’t differ much in power level from other new residents, making her a very exemplary case.

Her demonstration is educational. Whether she successfully clears the instance or not, this demonstration will serve as a lesson to others.

Success brings experience; failure offers lessons.

Moreover, Jeanne’s ability to go offline gives her at least the chance to step out of the game, avoiding the risk of perishing on her first exploration.

Additionally, being an adventurer, she has experience dealing with various dangerous scenarios.

No matter how you look at it, Jeanne is currently the most suitable person in Rabbit Town to explore the pool. This is why Angel agreed with Laplace’s suggestion, supporting Jeanne as the first new resident to take the plunge.

After hearing Angel and Laplace’s suggestion, Glaipnir pondered for a moment and also agreed to the plan.

Indeed, as Angel said, they are destined to come into contact with Fairyland Duplication sooner or later.

Jeanne’s exploration, at least under Angel’s watchful eye, ensures she can receive shelter and guidance, increasing the probability of success.

Furthermore, Glaipnir understands Jeanne’s personality; she is born for adventure.

Unlike other new residents, even if they are aware of the existence of Fairyland Duplication, they wouldn’t actively pursue it; but Jeanne is different. Her burning spirit of adventure pushes her constantly to challenge herself, making it highly likely she’ll actively seek out Fairyland Duplication.

This is something Glaipnir cannot prevent.

If this time, there’s indeed an instance beneath the pool, and if Jeanne, under Angel’s protection, successfully clears it, gaining the rewards of the Immortal Realm would be a good start for her.

At least she can enhance herself through the Immortal Realm’s rewards, gaining a good foundation, and facing future instances with more confidence.

This is ultimately why Glaipnir agrees.

After the three reached a consensus, they called Jeanne over.

Jeanne, without any hesitation, quickly came to the edge of the pool.

She didn’t wait for them to speak and proactively said, ”Pardon my rudeness, I heard the conversation among the lords just now... I can read a bit of lip language.”

”I know exploring beneath the pool might be dangerous, but I’m willing to go!”

Glaipnir: ”You don’t even know what Fairyland Duplication is, yet you’re willing to go? Aren’t you afraid you might not return?”

Jeanne laughed, ”I’m not afraid. The fact that you all agreed for me to go means I have the qualification for adventure...”

”No,” Angel interrupted Jeanne. ”We’re letting you go not because you have the qualification for adventure, but because you are more suitable than others. For an unknown Fairyland Duplication, no one can evaluate your qualification.”

Glaipnir also added, ”Don’t blindly pursue thrilling adventures. Before deciding to take the risk, at least know the general information and rules. Blindly pursuing adventure will only hasten your demise.”

Jeanne scratched her loose hair by her temples, a bit embarrassed, ”It’s my fault, I just feared the lords might suddenly change their minds...”

Jeanne spent a day in the Crystal Origin of Dreams, and she always found it boring before.

Although it may be a new beginning for the other new residents here, for her, the flat, endless Crystal Origin is like her life, predictable and dull.

If she weren’t likely to remain asleep after going offline, she would have done so long ago.

Even seeing the vast and magnificent Rabbit Mansion failed to fill the void in her heart.

Until she encountered that magical pool.

Previously, while rescuing someone, she dove into the pool. When she saw the shallow bottom turning into an abyssal depth, her adventurous spirit awakened.

The unknown and mysterious deep waters remind her of her past explorations of underwater relics.

She wasn’t sure if there were any relics beneath the pool, but its transformation indeed got her blood boiling.

Unfortunately, after rescuing the drowning person, Glaipnir prohibited anyone from entering the water, which disappointed her.

Fortunately, Angel and Laplace appeared.

They seemed to decide to allow someone to explore the waters, and by reading lips, she learned that she was their chosen one.

Jeanne deliberately displayed a more aggressive adventurous attitude to ensure they didn’t change their decision,

Jeanne: ”In my past adventures, I always did extensive homework. I understand the importance of planning. This time, I was a bit out of line, and I ask for your forgiveness, my lords.”

After speaking, Jeanne slightly composed her excited emotions, ”What is the Fairyland Duplication the lords mentioned? Is it similar to the Circus that Glaipnir mentioned?”

Angel: ”The Circus does indeed count as Fairyland Duplication, but there are many types of Fairyland Duplication, and the Circus is just one of them. While the Circus is not particularly dangerous, it’s quite representative. It can summon people across realms, which involves rule-based abilities.”

”Since you hail from Charles Palace, you should have some understanding of rules. The existence of rule-based abilities in Fairyland Duplication shows that it is not simple and there is a certain level of danger inside.”

”Even performance-based Circus instances can be deadly.”

”However, clearing a Fairyland Duplication offers substantial benefits; with risk comes reward, which is another rule of Fairyland Duplication.”

The adventures of adventurers are often precarious; even if they succeed in one, they might not profit; Fairyland Duplication is more forgiving in this regard. As long as you clear it, there are guaranteed rewards, providing assurance.

Next, Angel elaborately explained some details about Fairyland Duplication.

When Angel finished, Jeanne’s eyes were already brimming with excitement.

Previously she felt the Crystal Origin of Dreams was filled with tedium, but at this moment, she was pleasantly surprised. Adventures here yield results for effort, which is simply a dream’s thrill!

”If we don’t count the Circus’s draft, would I be the first new resident to explore this Fairyland Duplication?” Jeanne asked, her voice trembling with excitement.

Angel: ”Do adventurers seek fame too?”

Jeanne: ”Of course. If adventure isn’t recorded, then it’s meaningless. Furthermore, to become a Grand Adventurer or a Legendary Adventurer, you need various experiences that must be witnessed and recognized. Especially those experiences where conquest is achieved at first sight, they serve as the best certificates!”

Angel: ”...”

Grand Adventurer? Legendary Adventurer?

What, is there a hierarchy in the adventurer’s circle too, this intense?

Angel: ”While I would like to say that you are the first new resident to explore the Fairyland Duplication; unfortunately, that’s not the case. A new resident has already fallen into the Fairyland Duplication before you.”

”Someone entered the instance before me?” Jeanne asked in surprise.

Angel: ”Yes, she wasn’t very lucky. As soon as she entered the Crystal Origin of Dreams, she triggered an automative instance and was pulled in even though she didn’t intend to enter. She hasn’t come out yet.”

Jeanne was initially a bit unwilling, but her excitement suddenly returned: ”She hasn’t come out yet, so she’s still alive, right?”

Angel nodded.

Jeanne: ”That’s great. Once I decode this instance, can you send me to her instance? A rescue adventure is also a testament to adventure feats!”

Angel: ”...”

Jeanne: ”And if I clear this instance, would I be the first new resident to clear it?”

This time, Angel simply nodded: ”If you manage to clear the instance, you would indeed be the first new resident to do so. However, whether there’s a Fairyland Duplication beneath this pool is still unknown.”

Though Angel couldn’t think of what else it might be under the pool, to be precise, without seeing the instance, it’s not accurate to say it’s an instance.

Jeanne: ”Whether it’s an instance or not, I will uncover the secret below!”

Though Angel agreed to let Jeanne dive to the bottom, it didn’t mean she could go down right away.

If below is really an instance entrance and it pulls everyone in the area, once she activates it, it might draw in others as well.

Therefore, before she dives, the surrounding people need to be evacuated.

First, they gathered all the new residents to explain the Fairyland Duplication and then led everyone a mile away.

Once the new residents were evacuated, Laplace and Glaipnir also retreated a bit to avoid accidental summons.

After everything was taken care of, only Angel and Jeanne remained by the pool.

”Aren’t you stepping back, sir?” Jeanne now understood some of the rules of the instances, and staying put could mean getting drawn into a range-based instance.

Angel: ”Don’t worry about me, I’ll be fine.”

Jeanne was puzzled but chose not to ask, simply nodded: ”So... I’m ready, can I dive now?”

Angel glanced at Jeanne’s noticeably heavy adventure suit: ”Are you sure you want to dive in that suit?”

Jeanne seemed to understand Angel’s implication and smiled: ”This suit has many special designs that allow me to handle various situations during adventures with ease.”

Angel also noticed the initial suit’s smart design and had no further comments.

He nodded to Jeanne: ”When you’re ready, go ahead and dive. If you encounter insurmountable challenges, don’t push yourself, come back up first... Exploration shouldn’t be rushed, sufficient preparation is the true essence of adventure.”

Jeanne smiled and nodded: ”I understand!”

Jeanne turned her head, staring directly at the calm waters, she calmed her mind, and her chest gradually steadied. Then, she took a deep breath and dived into the water.

As Jeanne dived, Angel’s perception followed her closely.

Previously, he didn’t let his perception delve too deep into the water, mainly for fear of Laplace and Glaipnir being summoned into the instance. But now with no one else around, he had no such worries.

At ten meters deep, Jeanne noticed the surrounding space hadn’t widened.

The pool’s dimensions remained consistent below, and the edge walls were still Crystal Walls, making her feel slightly oppressed.

But this didn’t dampen her excitement.

Previously, other new residents speculated whether it led to underground water, and she had similar thoughts. But now it was clear, this wasn’t underground water.

Underground Aqueducts expand or narrow as one dives, never remaining as straight-lined and constantly uniform as the mouth of this pool.

Such a condition is definitely an anomaly.

And any anomaly is worth an adventurer’s quest for truth.

Fueled by excitement, Jeanne continued diving, soon reaching twenty meters, where the pressure was immense, and she felt a weight on her chest.

Angel’s prior perception reached approximately this depth. At that time, there was no anomaly, and it remains the same now.

Jeanne continued to dive, her pace slowing, growing more arduous.

Thirty meters, thirty-five meters...

Her physical traits surpassed other new residents considerably, but despite this, she found diving to forty meters particularly challenging.

Even at a depth of forty meters, tactile changes through touch remained minimal.

Jeanne pondered this and decided to dive a few more meters to investigate, planning to surface if she detected no changes... not due to a lack of air, but because she couldn’t see.

It was too dark, and even if anomalies were there, recording them would be impossible.

So, should nothing be found, she’d exit first and look for solutions to the lighting issue.

Forty-one meters, forty-two meters... forty-five meters...

No changes apparent around her, Jeanne finally opted to return.

However, just as Jeanne intended to turn and swim upwards, she suddenly felt something grasp her ankle.

A shock jolted her heart, could there be someone underwater?

Jeanne attempted to bend down to pry off the hands clutching her ankle, but as soon as she bent, she felt herself being embraced.