Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2778: Chapter 2779: Sea Eye

Whether it is one of the pastoral god’s armors, I don’t know.

Whose memories are currently inside, I don’t know.

Because they are memory fragments casually captured by Laplace in the Sea of Void Mirror, possibly containing countless creatures’ memories. The "inheritance" Dox covets is basically out of the question.

These two masks, in terms of effects, are currently almost useless.

The only value might be in the recycling of materials.

However, even if just using the masks as demonic materials, it’s still quite good. Because even with Angel’s knowledge, he has never seen old stone elsewhere; this was his first encounter.

When everyone was sighing with disappointment, the Black Earl suddenly said in the Mind Ribbon: "Indeed, there are masks among the pastoral god’s armors, and as I understand, there are indeed two masks."

"Do you mean..." Dox’s eyes lit up.

"Nothing in particular, just stating a fact. I’ve seen the pastoral god’s mask, but never seen the original form of the pastoral god’s mask, so I can’t confirm whether these two masks are from the pastoral god’s armors."

Just like Kavoline could freely change clothing styles while wearing pastoral god’s outfit, the pastoral god’s masks can also freely change mask styles.

The Black Earl has seen the pastoral god’s armors with his own eyes, but what he saw were also just different forms worn by the pastoral god; he also hasn’t seen the original form of the pastoral god’s armors.

On this point, Angel empathized.

He has encountered Kavoline, also saw Kavoline’s pastoral god’s outfit, but he also can’t confirm whether the armor Kavoline usually wore is the original form of the pastoral god’s outfit.

However, when the Black Earl suddenly mentioned this, even though he said he wasn’t sure, he probably has a leaning in his heart.

Judging from the Black Earl’s words and the masks themselves, Angel personally feels there’s a chance these two masks could be part of the pastoral god’s armors.

The pastoral god’s armor has two masks, and the masks in their hands, according to the memories read by Laplace, are called "the pastoral god’s dual faces," so it’s hard to call it a coincidence.

Moreover, the material used for the pastoral god’s dual faces is "old stone," a mystical material that even the Black Earl hasn’t heard of. These masks were undoubtedly extraordinary once, there’s no question about it. Currently, probably only the pastoral god’s armors can live up to such materials and titles.

Aside from the above speculations, Angel has another guess:

"If these are truly the masks from the pastoral god’s armors, then what is the stubborn shadow that Laplace mentioned inside the masks?"

The way Angel posed the question already presupposed an answer. The Black Earl immediately guessed his meaning: "You mean that rumor."

Angel nodded: "Yes. When I was at the Research and Development Institute, I once heard Director Muse mention this rumor, but the director didn’t know if the rumor was true. However, he said that during the Demon God’s calamity in the dwarf grave plane, the pastoral god family was indeed one of the orchestrators behind the scenes."

The Black Earl rocked the slate up and down: "Indeed, the Demon God’s calamity has a bit of a connection with the pastoral god family."

"Then what about the shadow inside the masks..."

The Black Earl pondered for a moment: "Anything is possible."

The short conversation ended here, and both Angel and the Black Earl understood each other’s meaning. However, the listeners were completely puzzled.

"What do you mean by what you’re saying? Why all the secrecy?" Dox’s voice timely chimed in.

Angel was initially reluctant to explain but seeing Dox’s eager eyes, he thought for a moment and said: "There is a rumor about the pastoral god’s armor, saying a sliver of the Demon God’s true intent is blended into it."

"But this rumor has been rampant for a long time without any confirmation. Whether it’s true or not, only the pastoral god’s family members could answer."

Dox paused for a second, then suddenly realized: "So, the shadow you just mentioned inside the mask... could it possibly be the Demon God’s true intent?"

Angel said irritably: "If it’s the Demon God’s true intent, wouldn’t you be able to sense it?"

Dox said honestly: "I really can’t sense it. I’ve never seen a Demon God..."

Angel was taken aback.

Indeed, how could ordinary wizards have seen a true Demon God? And the Demon God’s true intent is the core power of the Demon God, usually only vaguely emerging when the Demon God uses their abilities.

Wizards like Angel, who have seen more than one Demon God and even fought against a Demon God, are probably fewer than a handful in the Southern Domain.

He assumed it was common knowledge, but for Dox, it was an entirely unknown area of knowledge.

Angel gently coughed and glossed over the topic vaguely: "Anyway, as long as you know that even if this mask is one of the pastoral god’s armors, the shadow inside isn’t the Demon God’s true intent."

"Indeed, the shadow inside isn’t the Demon God’s true intent," the Black Earl also spoke up to give a conclusion.

The Black Earl had heard some rumors about Angel, alleging Angel had close encounters with a Demon God in Lassudral... Previously, the Black Earl just took a listen, but now it seems the rumor is probably true.

The Black Earl can naturally judge the Demon God’s true intent, but that’s due to his accumulated experience, which is somewhat different from Angel’s real confrontation with the Demon God.

The Black Earl: "However, although it isn’t the Demon God’s true intent, the shadow that even the Sea of Void Mirror that Laplace spoke of can’t wash away is very likely belonging to... the Demon God’s memory."

This was a tacit understanding previously reached by the Black Earl and Angel.

Only the Demon God’s memory could remain as robust as ever. Even the power of the Sea of Void Mirror can’t completely wash it away.

"Of course, all this is predicated on the pastoral god’s dual faces being part of the pastoral god’s armors," Angel added.

If it’s not one of the pastoral god’s armors, then all their current speculations are empty.

After saying this, Angel stopped speaking in the Mind Ribbon and instead looked up at Laplace behind the mirror.

Angel: "Are you aware of the previous effects of these masks?"

Laplace shook her head: "When I obtained it, it was located near a Sea Eye in the Sea of Void Mirror. The Sea Eye had washed away its past glory, leaving only the most essential core."

Angel was stunned for a moment: "Sea Eye?"

Previously, hadn’t Laplace said the Sea of Void Mirror was just a conceptual ocean? How is there a Sea Eye now?

Laplace: "The Sea Eye of the Sea of Void Mirror is one of the most dangerous places in the Sea of Void Mirror. Being in the Sea Eye not only washes away memories but also cleanses all cluttered energies, leaving only the most primitive state."

Angel: "Can the Sea Eye wash away Magic Patterns or energy like inscriptions?"

Laplace nodded: "Yes, the Sage once asked me this question. The Sea Eye can not only wash away Magic Patterns on items, but even the energy contained within your human so-called blended alchemy works will be flushed back to its original state."

"Unless the energy reaches a higher tier, it can only maintain stability for a short time inside the Sea Eye."

Upon hearing Laplace’s description of the Sea Eye, Angel immediately thought that if a failed work made from rare Demonic Materials was tossed into the Sea Eye, or if he wanted to find a rare Demonic Material but only had the finished product, wouldn’t it be possible to reuse these rare materials?

At this thought, Angel felt his heart ablaze.

However, Laplace quickly dampened his enthusiasm: "Your idea is similar to that of the Sage; he had thought of this too. But it’s impossible to realize, as not everyone can enter the Sea Eye. Even creatures within the mirror view the Sea Eye as a forbidden place."

"I’ve heard that Legendary powers can resist the erosion of the Sea Eye for a short time. However, if one delves deeper into the Sea Eye, they will still be washed into hollow creatures devoid of energy."

"And if you want the Sea Eye to wash away the so-called failed works, it requires time measured in months, which even a Legendary Wizard cannot withstand."

Angel knew that such an enigmatic place as the Sea Eye must be extremely dangerous, but he hadn’t expected that even a Legendary Wizard couldn’t withstand it.

However, there’s one situation Laplace didn’t mention: for instance, if a Legendary Wizard places an item into the Sea Eye and then leaves, returning after several months to retrieve it.

This might have a certain success rate... But the premise is that you need to become a Legendary Wizard.

Angel shook his head, not dwelling on such an almost unattainable dream.

Bringing it back around, considering that the Sea of Void Mirror contains a place like the Sea Eye, he now understands why the Pastor God’s double-sided mask, purely crafted by old stone, showed no traces of other magic power blending. Alchemy, Magic Patterns, inscriptions, etc., were absent, only the basic longevity and memory absorption abilities of old stone remained.

It’s estimated that this is due to the Sea Eye.

"If the Pastor God’s double-sided mask hadn’t been swept into the so-called Sea Eye, I suppose we could determine whether it’s the divine equipment of the Pastor God... Alas," Dox sighed.

After sighing, Dox proposed a theory: "If the Pastor God’s double-sided mask truly belongs to the Pastor God’s family, did the Pastor God enter the Sea of Void Mirror? Could he have encountered misfortune?"

Otherwise, why would the mask be left in the Sea of Void Mirror?

No one answered Dox, though Angel and the Black Earl had also considered this possibility, they tacitly chose not to voice it.

The Pastor God is such a figure that he dared to scheme against the Demon God and even profited from the calamity caused by the Demon God. His shadow still protects the Pastor God’s family today, proof of his impressive strength.

Whether the Pastor God encountered misfortune isn’t the topic for discussion now. Moreover, many powerful beings are sensitive to mentions of their name, and if their name is cited with malice, they might perceive it. So, avoiding discussion is better; impudent judgement is even less advised.

"We’ll set aside other matters for now. Anyway, the only value left in the Pastor God’s double-sided mask is in its materials. We can discuss how to allocate them later," Angel said in the Mind Ribbon, concluding the topic about the mask for the time being.

Having finished with the mask, Angel questioned Laplace with new inquiries.

"Do you know any weaknesses of You Nu?"

They’re about to face You Nu, and since You Nu is a mirror creature, even though the Wise Sovereign had given relevant clues about You Nu before, Angel chose to inquire further for safety’s sake.

Regrettably, Laplace shook her head: "As for weaknesses, I don’t know. I’m not interested in battles."

Angel, unwilling to give up, asked: "Then do you understand You Nu?"

Laplace pondered: "I don’t pay much attention to what happens outside the Sea of Void Mirror, You Nu won’t step into the Sea of Void Mirror. However, I remember the Sage mentioning that You Nu has also condensed a Temporal Body, but it’s entirely composed of her own personality without integrating external memories."

"You Nu has a Temporal Body too?" Angel was startled.

Laplace nodded: "I remember You Nu’s Temporal Body, aligned with her personality traits at different periods, namely, Childlike Mind, Maiden Mind, and Maternal Compassion."

"If you plan to fight You Nu, Childlike Mind is the easiest to deal with, followed by Maternal Compassion. As long as you capture her child, Maternal Compassion will surely concede. As for Maiden Mind, in my opinion, it’s the hardest to tackle."

Upon hearing Laplace’s words, the group felt bewildered.

There are actually three personalities of You Nu?!

Furthermore, the idea of capturing her child to threaten Maternal Compassion You Nu... They dare not entertain such thoughts, given the Wise Sovereign’s indication that You Nu’s three children are no ordinary beings, potentially even more daunting than You Nu herself.

"This... is a bit headache-inducing," Dox shook his head: "The Wise Sovereign should’ve elaborated more..."

"We aren’t planning to attack You Nu, if we’re merely rerouting, detailed explanations make no difference," Angel remarked: "At least now we have a bit more intelligence."

Angel reassured the group’s morale, then continued to delve into You Nu’s Temporal Body.

Especially on how to determine You Nu’s temporal forms, allowing them to be more targeted when encountering You Nu.

Yet, Laplace didn’t possess extensive knowledge, only conveying that Childlike Mind You Nu is more reckless, Maiden Mind You Nu is somewhat normal but occasionally impulsive, while Maternal Compassion You Nu is both mature and biased.

Apart from that, Laplace was unfamiliar with other aspects.

Angel could only proceed with new questions.

Angel pondered for a moment, hesitating before asking: "Do you know anything about the entity behind You Nu?"

Upon speaking, for the first time, Laplace didn’t answer immediately but instead eyed Angel curiously.

Feeling uneasy being stared at by Laplace, Angel muttered: "Is there something wrong with this question?"

Instead of answering, Laplace asked: "Why did you suddenly inquire about her?"

Angel said: "Because we’ll soon face her."

Laplace fell silent for a moment: "The Sage asked me to offer you words of wisdom, does that mean he’s siding with you?"

Angel replied: "The Wise Sovereign’s stance is something only he knows for sure. Are you particularly concerned about this point?"

Laplace shook her head: "I’m not interested in external affairs, but, the Sage has waited for a long time, and I expected him to continue waiting. It’s surprising that he changed his decision because of you."

After a pause, Laplace continued: "Regarding the entity behind You Nu, her status in this Mirror Domain is somewhat unique."