Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2238: Chapter 2239: The Canyon

At this moment, Dumatin suddenly said, ”I’ve heard that there are some extraordinary people in the city, members of the Sin Hunting Group known as Demon Hunters...”

Before Dumatin could finish, Angel interrupted directly, ”Don’t even think about it.”

Dumatin felt Angel’s resolute tone, pondered for two seconds, and said, ”I’m just curious, not necessarily intending to research their bodies.”

”It better be this way.” Angel lightly remarked, standing up, ”Do you have any other matters? If not, I will take my leave first.”

Dumatin: ”There is one more thing, I hope to apply for some usage rights of the log-in devices.”

Angel looked over, his eyebrows slightly furrowing, ”I have handed all the log-in devices to Lord Rhein. If you want usage rights, you can apply to Lord Rhein.”

Dumatin shrugged his shoulders, ”The first moment I entered the Wilderness of Dreams, I went to see Lord Rhein. He did not agree, saying that the most crucial thing now is the construction of the New City, and the log-in devices will be prioritized for those who have taken corresponding tasks. Furthermore, the number of log-in devices I need is quite large.”

For this reason, Dumatin sought out Angel.

”What do you need so many log-in devices for?” Angel asked somewhat puzzled.

Dumatin: ”Also for research. Besides the permanent residents, I want to study the bodies of some creatures that enter the Wilderness of Dreams for a short time. This includes, but is not limited to, humans, magical creatures, beast species, humanoids, fairies, elemental creatures, etc...”

This includes mortals and beings whose entire existence, including their souls, are extraordinary lives.

Dumatin wants to see what kind of bodies these different lives will be given after entering the Wilderness of Dreams, according to its mechanisms. What differences will these bodies have?

After hearing Dumatin’s words, Angel felt slightly moved.

If it’s solely a study on humans, it is indeed difficult to determine the body generation mechanism of the Wilderness of Dreams. The biological differences Dumatin mentioned are also an aspect of the research.

Angel pondered for a while, then said to Dumatin, ”Come with me.”

Dozens of minutes later, aboard an empty airship, Angel took Dumatin away from Originheart City, to a canyon some tens of miles away from the city.

The canyon was very serene, with not only lush but also very dense surrounding trees, intertwined branches forming a heavy encirclement around the canyon.

However, when Angel and Dumatin walked into the canyon, these dense trees suddenly transformed. They uprooted themselves and shifted to the sides, as if seeing a monarch, opening up a narrow path leading straight into the depths of the canyon.

Dumatin watched this scene, his eyes flickering slightly.

The virtual magic power nearby, although of very low concentration, was not absent. With Dumatin’s keen perception, he could vaguely sense the flow of virtual magic power around.

However, the scene where ”trees made way,” he couldn’t feel any energy flow. Neither from the trees nor from Angel.

It was as if these trees truly had self-awareness, voluntarily making way for Angel? Was it because Angel was the creator, or did these trees possess some peculiarities?

Filled with doubts, Dumatin was unaware that all the trees here were controlled by a towering giant tree from afar. And currently, Angel was the sole controller of the Tree Civilization’s authority.

Following the narrow path that had opened, Angel led Dumatin deeper into the canyon.

Upon entering the canyon, Dumatin immediately heard bursts of roaring. Looking into the distance, he saw a group of dark shadows at the end of the path that had been opened, rushing towards the solitary passage amidst swirling dust.

However, before they reached the road, those large trees closed the path again, forming a natural barrier, sealing the canyon tightly.

And at this point, Dumatin also saw the true nature of the dark shadows.

They were all low-level beast species, including sandalwood deer, cliffside rock goats, dragon-tailed green lizards, canyon giant snails... and so on.

There were quite a few types and numbers, almost nothing particular. The only commonality was that they were mostly herbivores or omnivores. The omnivores belonged to a weaker category, unable to hunt other animals in the canyon, thus forced to eat grass.

”You can hunt these beasts here for your experiments.” Angel pointed to the creatures inside the canyon.

”Alright.” Dumatin, upon seeing the appearance of these beasts, had guessed Angel’s intention, but he was still quite excited when Angel consented.

Angel glanced at Dumatin, expecting that he might ask why there were beasts in this canyon, but Dumatin didn’t seem to plan on asking.

Actually, after the birth of the Tree Civilization’s authority, Frode had suggested researching biological differences. For this purpose, he even brought a batch of animal samples from reality, releasing them in this canyon. However, because the biological chain was still incomplete, they could only start with herbivores and omnivores, leading to the current scene in the canyon.

However, unforeseen circumstances struck, and later Frode, dealing with lingering darkness issues and numerous research topics at hand, prioritized others over biological difference research.

Now that Dumatin intends to take over this research, Angel decided to grant him the usage rights of this canyon.

Moreover, compared to Frode, Dumatin’s research level is undoubtedly higher. Entrusting the canyon to him would evidently yield more results.

Angel took Dumatin for a walk around the canyon.

The canyon was spacious enough, featuring not only a lake but also a grassland and a fruit forest, more than adequate to host such a group of beast species.

However, after observing the animal types in the canyon, Dumatin was slightly disappointed, ”No extraordinary creatures?”

”Not for the time being.”

Dumatin pondered for a moment, ”From my current observations, I suspect the Wilderness of Dreams differentiates between mortal animals and humans likely in a similar way, so their differences shouldn’t be significant. But for entities inherently constructed as extraordinary lives, what changes occur when they enter the Wilderness of Dreams? Such differences are surely distinct from ordinary creatures.”

Thus, compared to ordinary creatures, Dumatin is actually more interested in beings that are inherently extraordinary lives.

”The main body is a Transcendent life...” Angel paused for a moment, ”How about Elemental Creatures?”

Dumatin responded without hesitation, ”Elemental Creatures are the best!”

Many Magical Creatures are also Transcendent lives, but after entering the Wilderness of Dreams, they might end up like human Wizards, becoming ordinary lives due to insufficient control over energy. Elemental Creatures, however, are different. Their main bodies are composed of elements, and if the Wilderness of Dreams follows basic laws, there’s a high probability that their bodies in the Wilderness of Dreams will also be Elemental Bodies. This sets a clear distinction from other beings.

Therefore, Elemental Creatures are the best research samples.

”Speaking of Elemental Creatures.” Angel couldn’t help but think of the group under oath on Wind Island. If he hadn’t left, he might have considered enlisting them as samples.

”I’ll keep an eye out. If I encounter suitable Elemental Creatures, I’ll send them to the Wilderness of Dreams.” Angel paused, ”If not, there are two options: either wait for me to return to the Wilderness of Dreams to allocate you new Log-in Devices so you can search on your own, or you can go find Lord Reine. He should have Elemental Creatures.”

Dumatin automatically dismissed Angel’s first suggestion because he didn’t know Angel’s current environment; in his view, encountering Elemental Creatures outside isn’t that easy.

”Lord Reine has Elemental Creatures?” Dumatin asked, ”You mean in the Wilderness of Dreams?”

Angel nodded.

Dumatin’s eyes lit up, ”Then I’ll go ask him right now.”

Angel interjected, ”Lord Reine is coincidentally in the Wilderness of Dreams now. I’m heading to the New City, I can give you a lift.”

Dumatin was momentarily taken aback, wondering what it meant to be given a lift?

Under Angel’s arrangement, Dumatin logged off in bewilderment. Upon logging back in, he found the scenery had dramatically changed from the lush canyon to a bustling New City under construction!

Glancing at Angel beside him, Dumatin thought to himself, only the creator of the Wilderness of Dreams could orchestrate such a transformation across vast distances.

”Lord Reine is over there.” Angel pointed to a six-story building about twenty meters high not far away, after sensing his presence.

Dumatin nodded, thanked Angel, and, without delving into Angel’s authority, strode toward the direction Angel indicated.

Angel also took a moment to look at the building where Reine was located.

It was a building adorned with dark-colored rose patterns, with some oriental flair on certain rooftop corners. Yet, it didn’t feel disjointed; instead, it exuded a foreign elegance with a touch of punk.

Beside the tall building, there was a vertical sign adorned with top-notch neon gems, forming the words: ”Rosewater Pavilion.”

Though called a pavilion, it’s actually a place for tea. Lianna specifically prepared this private tea spot for future Tea Parties.

Instead of sipping tea, Reine was engrossed in a peculiar monument-shaped Alchemy Work within the pavilion, across from him was Ironclad Granny sipping floral tea.

This monument-shaped Alchemy Work is the Monument of the Strange Loop. It, when activated, takes one into an entertainment Illusionary Realm named Monument Valley. Angel had originally gifted one to Ironclad Granny. After Lianna experienced the wonder of the Monument of the Strange Loop at Ironclad Granny’s place, she found the magical game within it perfect for sparking conversations among the Witches at Tea Parties, prompting her to ask Angel to bring it into the Wilderness of Dreams.

The Monument of the Strange Loop in Reine’s possession was that one.

Unexpectedly, before the Monument of the Strange Loop could make a splash at the Tea Party, it had become the entertainment pastime for Wizards from the Barbarian Cave.

The game’s addictiveness rivals that of Shulomon’s products.

Angel thought to himself, perhaps I should discuss with Jon about developing an entertainment game for the Mother Tree Network? It might help bring the Mother Tree Network to the attention of more people.

Though this was just a fleeting thought for Angel, after some consideration, he felt it held some feasibility.

However, most games from Earth hardly catch the eyes of Wizards.

Only ingenuity holds the potential for triumph.

Whether to actually pursue this, and how, should be discussed with Jon before deciding.

Angel took a distant look at the Rosewater Pavilion before turning to leave.

Though he’d entered the Wilderness of Dreams to pass the tedium of external travels, his visit to the New City this time had a purpose beyond aimless wandering; he had an event to organize.

An art exhibition.

While on Wind Island, the thought had occurred to him. To hold a small exhibition featuring Feng’s paintings from the Forbidden Peak.

The motivation for the exhibition was primarily to see if the works from the Forbidden Peak concealed any secrets.

With Angel’s level of appreciation and knowledge, he hadn’t discerned anything additional.

Angel himself suspected there might be no further secrets, but it required verification.

The means of verification was through the exhibition, inviting other Wizards to evaluate and possibly find what he had overlooked.

As for whether the exhibition would succeed, Angel was unconcerned.

With Feng’s reputation, even the most ordinary paintings would draw Wizards; even if it didn’t succeed, it wouldn’t harm his reputation.

To organize the exhibition, the first step was determining a venue.

In Angel’s view, since the exhibition wouldn’t last long and would end once he left the Tidal World, it was best held in a prominent location where Wizards of the Barbarian Cave would see it as soon as they entered the New City.