Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 3291: Chapter 3292: Words of Experience

”The fourth type emerges from the Sea Eye as Empty-hearted People. It’s hard to trace the origin of this type of Empty-hearted People.”

The ”Sea Eye” of the Sea of Void Mirror connects all Mirror Domains. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

Laplace might not even know the names of many Mirror Domains, let alone judge where the Empty-hearted People from the Sea Eye of those Mirror Domains originate?

Without knowing the origin of the Empty-hearted People, it’s naturally impossible to trace their roots.

The Dog Deacon belongs to this category.

When Laplace said this, her gaze subconsciously glanced at the distant Pumpkin House.

Even though there was an entire Pumpkin House between them, the Dog Deacon seemed to sense something and glanced back. Through the window, he happened to meet Laplace’s eyes.

In the gaze exchange, the Dog Deacon’s eyes were full of confusion.

Laplace signaled with her eyes, ”It’s nothing.”

Even though the Dog Deacon was doubtful, he said nothing, turning back to continue talking with Luigi.

Outside the Pumpkin House, Laplace looked at Angel: ”That’s roughly the four types. The Sea of Void Mirror generally won’t surge up massive waves; it eternally exists at the bottom layer of the Mirror Domain. Becoming Empty-hearted People can only be due to intentionally or unintentionally being swept into the Sea of Void Mirror.”

The ”intentional or unintentional” mentioned is essentially covered in the four scenarios described by Laplace.

Angel: ”Does this mean that the Empty-hearted People fished out by the Ancient Tooth Fairy should mostly belong to the second scenario?”

Laplace nodded: ”Yes, this scenario is the most common.”

Although on the surface, being swept into the Sea of Void Mirror by a Void disaster seems impossible for any ”creature” to withstand, in reality, few beings that traverse the Void are vegetarians.

They may not be able to withstand a direct Void disaster, but they have other methods to evade disasters.

Why was Dudubi found by the Ancient Tooth Fairy sleeping inside a giant stone?

Because this was his method of avoiding the Void disaster! By hiding inside a hard giant stone, he avoided being cut by chaotic space. Even though he eventually fell into the Sea of Void Mirror, with this method, he at least survived.

Laplace: ”You seem suddenly interested in Empty-hearted People?”

Angel nodded: ”Mostly inspired by Everything House, Empty-hearted People indeed are more suitable for nurturing than many complex beings.”

Why are the investigators from Everything House so loyal? It’s because they were originally Empty-hearted People, a blank slate, gradually painted with traces of Everything House.

How could subordinates nurtured this way not be loyal?

Laplace raised an eyebrow: ”Do you also want to nurture Empty-hearted People? Like the Star Servant?”

”I have this idea,” Angel didn’t deny, ”but not to make them subordinates, more like...”

Angel pondered for a while and finally chose a slightly fitting term: ”a façade.”

”A façade?” Laplace’s eyes flashed with confusion: ”What do you mean?”

Angel: ”Literal meaning... the façade of Crystal Origin of Dreams.”

This also relates to something Laplace mentioned earlier about Alan.

In Laplace’s words, Alan might be the NPC with the best character among all special ones.

Angel hasn’t met Alan yet, but he trusts Laplace’s judgment and acknowledges this point. Having an NPC with a good character helping is undoubtedly beneficial and harmless to the development of Crystal Origin of Dreams.

However, Alan is ultimately an instance’s NPC, and the status of ”Dreamland Zoo” is far above other missions.

When the instance and personal relationships conflict, Alan will surely choose the instance.

Precisely because of this consideration, Angel thought of nurturing some façades for Crystal Origin of Dreams.

Just like the investigators from Everything House, these nurtured façades will become the ”real NPCs” of Crystal Origin of Dreams.

Whether it’s for reception, explanation, or various matters related to Crystal Origin of Dreams, these real NPCs can handle them.

And the most suitable candidates to act as real NPCs are undoubtedly the Empty-hearted People nurtured by oneself.

After hearing Angel’s words, Laplace pondered for a moment: ”This could work. Previously, Little Laplace complained about only being able to explain various matters of Crystal Origin of Dreams to newcomers as soon as she logged in, leaving no time to eliminate Eliminators.”

”If it’s like what you said, nurturing some Empty-hearted People as real NPCs can indeed make things much easier.”

Laplace is also in favor of Angel’s proposal, but...

”The cost of nurturing Empty-hearted People won’t be small, it takes time, and selecting suitable Empty-hearted People isn’t easy.”

Angel knows the difficulty of nurturing Empty-hearted People, but it’s fine; he already plans to nurture Star Servants, nurturing one isn’t much different from nurturing several, so he might as well choose to nurture more.

Laplace: ”If you truly wish to nurture, I’ll talk to the Dog Deacon afterward, letting him plan the training process.”

Everything House is unmatched in nurturing Empty-hearted People in the entire Daylight Mirror Domain. Even if the Dog Deacon hasn’t personally nurtured Empty-hearted People, he’s been exposed to many training processes. With his help in planning, it would undoubtedly be much easier than following standard procedures.

Angel naturally won’t refuse Laplace’s offer: ”Then I’ll trouble you.”

Laplace nodded indifferently; nurturing real NPCs doesn’t harm them.

Laplace: ”Then what about the Wilderness of Dreams? Does it also need nurturing Empty-hearted People?”

Angel shook his head: ”The Wilderness of Dreams doesn’t need it.”

Crystal Origin of Dreams and the Wilderness of Dreams have fundamental differences.

Although both belong to Angel’s private domain, the Wilderness of Dreams is more relaxing and indulgent for Angel; while for Crystal Origin, he must be cautious, as he’s alone in the Mirror Domain, unknown and unrecognized, relying on Laplace as the flag, waving in the forefront.

Because of this, Angel can reform the Wilderness of Dreams boldly and openly, backed by the Barbarian Cave, he doesn’t need to nurture Empty-hearted People, recruitment can be uninhibited, even showcasing an ”come if you want” attitude.

But... it’s different for Crystal Origin, especially in the startup phase, with an unfamiliar world and unfamiliar races, it’s best to approach with respect.

First serve, then, be served.

...

During the chat intermission, Angel didn’t forget about the main display platform either.

At this time, the race that previously spoke about the ”multi-person cultivation concept” had long left the stage, and the exhibition platform had already undergone several exchanges.

During this period, the groups that took the stage varied from medium-sized groups to small groups, but regardless of where they came from, Angel had hardly seen them before.

However, during these exchanges, Angel noticed an interesting pattern.

When small groups take the stage, perhaps knowing they have no special products, they prefer to discuss various research topics related to Aggregation Energy. Groups with a bit more scale tend to showcase products instead and are more secretive about their research.

In these two situations, the enthusiasm bar generally either decreases or remains stable.

But once there’s a reversal in this pattern, such as small groups introducing products or medium-sized groups discussing research topics, the enthusiasm bar starts to soar.

Angel found this situation very curious and wanted to ask Laplace if it’s because the products of the small groups are more precious, or the research topics of the medium-sized groups are more professional.

However, the answer Laplace provided was: ”Not really.”

These discussion topics on the main stage were not using the Mind Ribbon by Angel and Laplace, so Sipolov on the side also heard Angel’s question.

He hesitated for a moment, then proactively said: ”Actually, this situation stems from some experiential knowledge.”

”Experiential knowledge?” Not only Angel looked over, but Laplace also glanced at Sipolov, puzzled.

”Yes, it’s experiential knowledge, and not just once. For example, during a routine multi-species gathering, a Barefoot Clan brought a rare ’White European Silver Lacquer’, which initially wasn’t promoted and was bought at a very low price.”

”Then, during another gathering, Tooth Fairy Paradise brought a report on ’the fracturing pattern of Mirror Light on the periphery of Immortal Mirror Sea’. Initially, no one noticed, but later a Pirush scholar conducted an in-depth study of the report, which eventually led to the development of the ’feet’ outside Pipi Castle.”

”Nowadays, the ability of Pipi Castle to move in the Immortal Mirror Sea owes greatly to that report from Tooth Fairy Paradise.”

Sipolov mentioned the Barefoot Clan, a small group in the Daylight Mirror Domain, with a population of less than a million and quite weak in strength. However, the ’White European Silver Lacquer’ they brought is a rare material for Mirror coating.

The Tooth Fairies of Tooth Fairy Paradise are, needless to say, a medium-sized group. Luigi’s most frequent ’roadshows’ are held in two places, one at the Everstanding King City and the other at Tooth Fairy Paradise.

”Is this the experiential knowledge?” Angel asked, ”But why does this situation occur?”

Sipolov replied, ”Because small groups have insufficient knowledge, almost no background, they do not recognize some rare things, leading to a phenomenon where treasures appear before them, and they don’t recognize them.”

”Medium-sized groups have a certain level of cognition and background. This kind of in-between situation allows them to have divergent abilities but not be shackled by top-tier academics; so often, their research topics come with special insights, but unfortunately, having insights doesn’t mean comprehensive research.”

In summary, small groups lack cognition, making their products easy to pick up at a bargain.

Medium-sized groups have insights and ideas but lack research methods; however, their ideas can provide inspiration to top-tier scholars.

Because of this experiential knowledge, once on the main stage, if a small group presents a product or a medium-sized group presents a research topic, the finance and academic powers keen on picking up bargains immediately smell the opportunity and come forth.

The reaction of the enthusiasm bar can see this clearly.

Angel asked, ”What about mid-large or large groups?”

Sipolov replied, ”They have everything complete, so it’s nearly impossible to pick up bargains from them. However, if mid-large and large groups come out to discuss research topics, the enthusiasm bar will undoubtedly reach its peak.”

There’s no need for Sipolov to explain, Angel understood why.

A morsel from the top-tier groups can become a legendary treasure for other groups.

However, it’s a pity that besides Pirush, no other mid-large groups have presented any research topics.

The groups standing at the pyramid apex haven’t even taken the stage yet.

While Angel was chatting, a new wave of newcomers appeared on the main display stage.

And this time on stage was a group that looked no different from normal humans, but when he opened his mouth, Angel was taken aback...

The alluring beauty didn’t speak by opening her mouth, but instead opened a cross-shaped flower directly from the top of her head.

Simply put, the front face split into four petals.

The insides of the split were filled with densely packed sharp teeth, looking extremely horrifying, just like... an alien.

”Which race is this?” Angel turned to look at Sipolov.

Sipolov’s Heart Fire flickered, seemingly scanning the image on the Mirror, and after half a second replied, ”This is the Fragrance Seeking Tribe from the Wanyou Forest Ship.”

”What?”

Fragrance Seeking Tribe... Angel vaguely remembered hearing Laplace mention this before.

But Wanyou Forest Ship? What is this?

Before Sipolov could answer, a voice sounded from beside:

”Wanyou Forest Ship, similar to Everstanding King City, is a vast Mirror World, with numerous groups inside, including the Fragrance Seeking Tribe.”

It was Luigi speaking, as he opened the Door of the Pumpkin House and walked out with the Dog Deacon.

”However, the Wanyou Forest Ship roams around the Daylight Mirror Domain all year, like a Flying Boat, also known as Mirror Ship. Hence, it acquired this name.”

After speaking, Luigi smirked and critically commented from his subjective perspective: ”The name is elegant, but the people living there are each cruder than the last.”

As Luigi’s words fell, Laplace silently said in the Mind Ribbon: ”Ten years ago, Luigi performed on the Wanyou Forest Ship. Though I don’t know about the performance process, I remember he went eagerly and returned grumbling.”

Angel: ”...” Without Laplace’s words, Angel had roughly guessed it.

Places Luigi dislikes are either unable to perform or the performances go unappreciated. Listening now, it’s the latter.

Luigi also heard Laplace’s words in the Mind Ribbon, he sneered through his nose, saying: ”At the time, they invited me to perform. While playing the piano, it went fine, but as soon as I recited poetry, everyone dispersed. Not to mention their artistic level, they couldn’t even maintain decency.”

Laplace: ”Which groups left?”

Luigi hesitated for a moment before softly saying: ”...Mushroom Clan.”

”Mushroom Clan cannot lie; regarding art, they simply express liking or disliking, no third option,” Laplace said, glancing at Luigi.

”...they just don’t know how to appreciate.” Luigi mild-muttered, ”A bunch of mushroom folks who only know how to spread spores every day, what do they know about art?”

”Forget it, let’s not talk about them. Now we’re discussing the Fragrance Seeking Tribe, based on past cases, I assume they’re bringing some special fragrance powders again?”