Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2934: Chapter 2935: Undying Body

Glaipnir nodded: ”That’s right. Perhaps I can take a look at Charles Palace.”

Charles Palace? Angel remembered, previously to inquire whether the mirror domain creatures could still dream, the three temporal bodies of Laplace spread across different areas of the mirror domain for investigation, and the place Glaipnir went to was none other than Charles Palace.

Charles Palace is quite peculiar within the mirror domain, as all the mirror wraiths residing there were humans transformed.

It is said that Charles Palace corresponds to a royal family of a certain country in reality. In the human world, the majority of royal families, besides fearing internal strife, dread unknown deaths. As the founding king, Charles I was especially unwilling to die ordinarily. To prolong his life as long as possible, during the latter years of his life, he searched for various methods to stay alive.

Finally, by a stroke of fortune, he obtained a treasure: the Moss Stone Mirror.

Through the Moss Stone Mirror, as he was about to succumb to illness, Charles I entered the mirror domain and transformed into a mirror wraith within the mirror space corresponding to the Moss Stone Mirror.

Charles I managed to avoid complete death by using an alternative method.

Although Charles I consequently lost his royal authority in reality, at least he retains his consciousness in the mirror domain, can become stronger, and protect his family. This is considered a kind of luck for Charles I.

Later, Charles I established Charles Palace in the mirror domain.

And the descendants of Charles I, when facing imminent death, have the opportunity to enter the Moss Stone Mirror and become mirror wraiths.

Unfortunately, up to now, only Charles I, Charles II, and Charles XIII successfully transformed into mirror wraiths, while others failed.

This is the information Angel knows about Charles Palace.

For this reason, Angel is very curious: ”Isn’t Charles Palace only supposed to have three people, where do the dying come from?”

Glaipnir: ”The bloodline of Charles Royal Family only has three people who transformed into mirror wraiths. However, in reality, Charles Royal Family cultivated for thousands of years, and to win over some accomplished generals and leaders, they granted their descendants the right to enter Charles Palace. These individuals who transformed into mirror wraiths in Charles Palace number at least in the hundreds.”

”And in Charles Palace, awaiting transformation, the dying appear almost every day, though their success isn’t guaranteed.”

”So, if they are persuaded, the Crystal Origin of Dreams could experience a population boom.”

Upon hearing this, Angel also reflects, these successful generals and leaders are surely of high quality. They must be much stronger than the criminals he casually gathered before.

Sending them to fill the recruitment gap of the Sunshine Circus across the entire domain seems like a great idea, maybe even achieving 100% exploration level.

But, would they be willing to come to the Crystal Origin of Dreams?

To this question, Glaipnir says: ”As long as thoughts, memories can be preserved, it doesn’t matter where they live.”

Since they are willing to transform into mirror wraiths for survival, becoming indigenous people of the Crystal Origin of Dreams wouldn’t be unreasonable.

Furthermore, the chances of transforming into mirror wraiths through the Moss Stone Mirror are actually only ten percent, or even less than ten percent. If they fail, they will completely vanish.

Whereas entering the Crystal Origin of Dreams to become an indigenous person guarantees success.

Why wouldn’t they want to?

”Bringing in these people indeed seems a good strategy, but the three from Charles Royal Family might object,” Luigi, who has been silent, speaks up.

Glaipnir nods: ”Certainly, that would be like intercepting them midway. Even though I have some rapport with Charles I, he might disapprove. But there are ways to resolve this.”

”If we directly hand over the choice to Charles Royal Family, letting them decide who enters the Crystal Origin of Dreams and who transforms into mirror wraiths, this should address part of the issue.”

Glaipnir’s proposal sounds as though accommodating Charles Royal Family, but not really.

This suggestion boils down to granting them log-in devices.

No need to give too many, just one or three is sufficient.

The dying individuals only need to consume one log-in device instance to transform into indigenous people. The remaining log-in instances are entirely managed by Charles I, Charles II, and Charles XIII.

Provide one, and they can alternate usage. Provide three, and all three can simultaneously enter the Crystal Origin of Dreams.

A maximum of three log-in devices can fetch a batch of new residents, which is actually a very favorable deal.

Regarding whether these new residents in the Crystal Origin of Dreams would still be controlled by Charles Royal Family, Angel has no concern. If they wish for freedom, anywhere in the Crystal Origin of Dreams is possible; if they still honor their old masters and return allegiance to Charles Royal Family, that’s also acceptable.

Angel can accommodate the Ancient Tooth Fairy building the ruins here, and he can also accommodate Charles Royal Family establishing a new Charles Palace here.

Such ”accommodation” applies not only to the Crystal Origin of Dreams but also to the Wilderness of Dreams.

Although currently, the Wilderness of Dreams only has New City and Originheart City, the two human gathering places closely tied to Angel. Once the Tea Party commences, Angel can also permit other Witcher Organizations and Wizard Families to seek residences in the Wilderness of Dreams.

The map planning for the Wilderness of Dreams is currently being undertaken by Rhein.

The reason is simple, these indigenous people or dream entrants, despite being kings and overlords, they cannot stir great turmoil without authority.

Angel holds the core authority and can instead monitor their actions, so granting them freedom in the Wilderness of Dreams does not affect much.

Thus, when Glaipnir proposes this suggestion, Angel nods without hesitation.

”Let’s follow Glaipnir’s proposal, but we must persuade them to hurry...”

After all, the next full-domain recruitment lasts only two days.

Glaipnir: ”That should be possible, but should I disclose the circus matter to Charles Royal Family?”

Angel: ”You may, the full-domain recruitment by the circus is a burden for us. However, for those who can overcome it, it’s a reward. Like this time, even obtaining a single doll costume significantly enhances individual strength.”

Even though Glaipnir didn’t choose the doll costume and is unaware of its specific boost, upon careful consideration of Angel’s words, she agrees.

Informing Charles Royal Family in advance to prepare can increase their chances of success.

After Glaipnir confirmed her intention to visit Charles Royal Family, Luigi also says: ”I can also invite some of my old friends to enter the Crystal Origin of Dreams, though they may not necessarily pass the circus challenges.”

Luigi appears slightly embarrassed when saying this.

Because Glaipnir’s side requires at most three log-in devices to resolve a batch of people, whereas the old friends Luigi refers to generally need one log-in device per person, which is evidently less efficient than over at Charles Palace.

Previously Luigi hadn’t considered bringing his old friends into Crystal Origin of Dreams, concerned about wasting login devices; now that there’s a solution for the numbers, he proposed it.

Angel could also feel Luigi’s subtle emotions and smiled, saying: ”Sure. The production of the log-in device is very simple, and I can already produce them in batches. Later, when we leave the Crystal Origin of Dreams, I can leave five hundred log-in devices here. If you run out in the future, I’ll come back and replenish them.”

Luigi hurriedly thanked him, and at this moment, the Rabbit Girl also softly asked: ”Can I have two as well, just two.”

”Of course...” Angel paused slightly in the middle of his reply. It wasn’t that he was unwilling, but he instinctively glanced at the Rabbit Girl as he answered her. He found that she had already silently changed into the Rabbit Doll Suit.

She was wearing a rabbit outfit before but still looked human. Now, wearing the Rabbit Doll Suit, only her apple-like little face was exposed, and at first glance, she really resembled a rabbit.

Even Angel was stunned for half a second.

The hesitation in Angel’s voice was noticed by the others, and everyone’s gaze turned to the Rabbit Girl.

Luigi’s eyes lit up as he looked at the Rabbit Girl’s outfit: ”Well, that’s settled. If you want a log-in device, just ask the main body avatar for it... By the way, Little Laplace, your outfit suddenly gives me inspiration to write poetry. Why not spin around? Maybe I’ll have even more inspiration.”

Not suspecting anything, the Rabbit Girl spun several times on the spot.

Luigi internally exclaimed ”cute” and instinctively wanted to rush over to touch the Rabbit Girl’s fluffy pink ears.

However, before Luigi could reach her, the Rabbit Girl vanished.

While he was puzzled, the others looked behind him. Luigi turned around and saw a hole had appeared at his back, with a cute little white rabbit blinking its eyes at him from the hole.

Yes, it was a rabbit. Not the Rabbit Girl.

”This is...” Luigi pointed at the rabbit, his expression a bit startled.

The fluffy little white rabbit emerged from the Rabbit Hole, and at the moment it leapt out, a puff of white smoke appeared, transforming back into the Rabbit Girl from the rabbit.

”This is an inherent effect of the doll suit, which can mimic a Burrow Rabbit.” The Rabbit Girl explained upon seeing Luigi’s puzzled expression: ”I prefer snow rabbits, but Burrow Rabbits are acceptable too.”

The Rabbit Girl briefly explained the specific effects of her doll suit. Firstly, it slightly enhances the overall physique and greatly increases jumping ability; secondly, it allows transformation into a Burrow Rabbit, easily creating a network of interconnected rabbit holes.

Overall, the Rabbit Doll Suit is not particularly outstanding, but the burrowing ability is quite useful. Especially in the Crystal Origin of Dreams, a world with a vast underground space, being able to tunnel is actually quite convenient.

Luigi showed a look of realization after listening, and after contemplating for a moment, he couldn’t help but turn to look at Laplace.

Since the Rabbit Girl’s doll suit can transform into a Burrow Rabbit, what about Laplace’s Silver Fox Doll Suit? Can it also transform into a Silver Fox?

Luigi’s gaze was obvious, with curiosity fully written on his face.

Laplace initially didn’t want to bother, but at this moment, Angel said: ”It seems different doll suits have different effects. I checked my Gold Cat Doll Suit; it can fully enhance reaction speed and also comes with an ability. However, it’s not transforming into a cat but rather a skill called ’Immortal Body.’”

Immortal Body? Hearing this name, everyone couldn’t help but look at Angel. Does this mean wearing the Gold Cat Doll Suit makes one immortal?

Seeing everyone looking over, Angel shook his head: ”It’s not what you’re imagining.”

Angel simply took out his Gold Cat Doll Suit and handed it to the nearest Laplace. Laplace hesitated for a moment before accepting the small and miniature Gold Cat Doll Suit.

Upon accepting it, the information about the Enchanted Land Tool flashed in her mind. Understanding flashed in Laplace’s eyes, and she handed it to the others.

After passing it around, it returned to Angel’s hands.

At this moment, everyone also understood what Angel meant by Immortal Body.

「Immortal Body: Falling from a great height will exempt one from instant death.」

It is essentially an effect of surviving a fall from a great height. While it prevents death, it doesn’t mean one won’t get hurt. So, the name is grand, but in terms of effectiveness compared to transforming into a Burrow Rabbit, it’s truly hard to say which is better.

In fact, this so-called ”Immortal Body” is even less than the ”Feather Falling Technique” among tricks.

The effect of Feather Falling Technique is falling from a height, allowing the body to become as light as a feather, descending slowly. As long as there is no other interference, it can be used from the highest places without dying, and the likelihood of injury is low. It’s undoubtedly much higher in rank compared to Immortal Body.

However, recalling the abilities of the Rabbit Doll Suit, Luigi could understand presumably the abilities of these doll suits aren’t particularly impressive.

Later, Luigi suddenly heard Laplace’s voice.

Laplace didn’t say anything extra, only read out the effects of her obtained ”Silver Fox Doll Suit.”

「Enchanted Land Tool: Silver Fox Doll Suit」

「Produced by Sunshine Circus, wearing it enhances certain physical traits and greatly increases movement speed.」

「Additional Skills: Illusory Fox Domain」

「Illusory Fox Domain: Creates a light and shadow type illusion within a certain range. The realism and intensity of the illusion are determined by the wearer’s cognition.」

「If the intensity of the illusion created by Illusory Fox Domain exceeds the doll suit’s energy storage limit, it will consume free energy from the surroundings, and the doll suit will permanently shatter.」

After hearing Laplace’s introduction to the Silver Fox Doll Suit, everyone fell silent.

This effect... is a bit too powerful.

The realism of the illusion being determined by the wearer’s cognition is understandable.

But if the intensity of the illusion is also determined by the wearer’s cognition, that is somewhat terrifying.

It doesn’t matter when used by the weak, but if used by the strong, that becomes scary.

For instance, Laplace, if she attributes her understanding of ”main body” in the Sea of Void Mirror to the Illusory Fox Domain, wouldn’t it be possible to create a powerful existence similar to the main body?

Although it can only exist briefly, and will break once the doll suit’s energy storage limit is exceeded, it is definitely a major kill move.

Of course, this is just their speculation, whether the free energy in the Crystal Origin of Dreams can support the appearance of Laplace’s main body is still a question.

But undoubtedly, with the appearance of the Silver Fox Doll Suit, it makes the Rabbit Doll Suit and Gold Cat Doll Suit look like something picked up.

Everyone was amazed at this moment, though others were amazed at the strength of the Silver Fox Doll Suit, Angel was amazed at the two terms in the Silver Fox Doll Suit.

”Energy storage limit of the doll suit” and ”free energy.”