Chapter 509

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Chapter 509: Dream Warlock

What is most fascinating to the people in this world?

Wealth? Power? Or position?

No, none of the above. The correct answer is mystery.

Just like in a world where superheroes exist, there are always people who wonder: if there are superheroes, why can’t I be one?

The more ordinary a person is, the more they chase after mystery, just like how Nishino Junko was willing to do anything to obtain the blood of an evil god.

The wiser a person is, the more they pursue higher mysteries, just like how Professor Gamira didn’t hesitate to acquire the eyes of a witch tainted by the Scarlet Curse in order to study it.

These actions are essentially about seeking higher-level mysteries. It’s like wealth – if you don’t have it, you pursue it; if you obtain it, you want more.

Those who possess mystery might treat it as a tool, while those without mystery would feel an overwhelming pain of jealousy, questioning why it’s not them. They might even descend into madness and do anything to obtain it.

If this world had superpowers and there was a way to obtain them, how many people would be eager for it?

The Academy City in the series "A Certain Magical Index" is filled with similar topics. Essentially, most mysteries are innate, but if there are mysteries that can be obtained, it’s only natural to desire to seize them.

In the allied countries, there were always such groups. They would find ways to snatch and seize mysteries, including but not limited to research findings, mysterious tools, ancient inscriptions, new systems, and so on.

And now, these people have set their sights on Michelle for no other reason… It’s all because of the Golden Engraving.

If she were to hand over the knowledge of the Golden Engraving to the authorities, there would definitely be someone to guard her safety. But she refused, insisting that she could take care of her own possessions and didn’t need anyone to watch over her 24/7.

The Golden Engraving is a mystery that has been missing for a full five hundred years. Even if it’s just a degraded version, it still symbolizes the infinite power of the Golden Engraving!

Platinum, Linda Hepburn had already proven this. As a member of a family with a connection to gold, she was extremely envious of it.

Not to mention everyone else, who wouldn’t be jealous and want it?

4. The Golden Engraving is a mystery that has been missing for a full five hundred years. Even if it’s just a degraded version, it still symbolizes the infinite power of the Golden Engraving!

5. Platinum, Linda Hepburn had already proven this. As a member of a family with a connection to gold, she was extremely envious of it.

6. Not to mention everyone else, who wouldn’t be jealous and want it?

7. You, Michelle Hope, who went from being invisible since childhood to now being the center of attention, isn’t it all because of this Golden Engraving?

Bringing back the mystery from five hundred years ago, no matter what means were used, now that it’s been successful and attracting everyone’s attention, it must also bear the risks that come with it.

Taking by force is not an option.

Michelle was powerful, even Holy Domain Mages couldn’t be sure of defeating her. Moreover, most Holy Domain Mages were recorded, so if Holy Domain took action, it would trigger a series of chain reactions, and even lead to pursuit by the Knights of the Seven Days and Nights.

We can only try to cleverly snatch it, and the best way is to let her say it herself.

But that’s unlikely, there’s nothing in this world as useful as a hypnosis app.

Then we can only obtain it in dreams.

The mind of a person in a dream is defenseless, and the mind of a sleeping person is the most vulnerable.

Among the top ten serial demons in the history of Europa, the third ranked used dreams to kill. Even though he was hanged, his soul still escaped and continued killing in dreams for over 170 years, murdering over 9,600 people.

He was ultimately killed by an unknown priest. When this priest entered his dream, he directly responded to the call of the heavenly judgment legion, and it’s not hard to imagine the consequences for the serial killer.

After the priest returned, he became famous for this battle. Fifteen years later, he was brutally killed by a follower seeking revenge for the dream-killing serial killer. Because his spirit ascended to heaven, he was canonized by the Holy Church.

Before the formation of the Allied Nations, there were also mysterious cases of generals dying, which were later confirmed to be the work of assassins and mages who were skilled in dreams.

Based on what people agreed in the past, the alliance countries had very strict rules about blocking dreams. Most of the research in this area focused on two things: individual dreams and shared dreams, which are like a collection of human thoughts called Alaya-Vijnana.

Initially, the research findings in this area had to be reported because they were mostly not safe.

However, as research on magic spells related to the mind and soul improved, the study of dreams went through a period of low progress.

It is widely known that there are two conditions for entering the Holy Domain: spatial ability and soul ability.

This also made it almost impossible for Holy Domain Mages’ dreams to be invaded. As long as they wanted to, they could stay awake in their dreams and create any dream shape they desired… This indeed caused some Holy Domain individuals who had just reached the Holy Domain to eagerly indulge in dreams, just as magical apprentices who learned the Mage Hand and Water Control spells would instinctively look for a toilet and take off their pants.

Although it may sound a bit dirty, this is human nature. Enjoyment is the driving force behind human progress. Otherwise, why would we need air conditioning?

Dreams in the Holy Domain cannot be invaded, but it may not be the same below the Holy Domain.

There are too many people who desire the Golden Engraving, and they will try all kinds of methods to obtain it.

Michelle herself is not really sure. Alena and Sasha have secretly helped her fend off many attempts. At least in the Tulip Academy, her personal dorm room is safe and fully under Capesh’s control.

Alena hasn’t recovered from her injury yet, so she needs to go back to the Blood Saint Ancestral Land to rest for about half a month. That’s why she didn’t come along. Judy, who was originally planning to come with the team, started focusing on studying Hellfire Engraving after obtaining the Hellfire, which led to a period of time when Michelle was left unattended. Some people then became like moths drawn to a light and rushed over eagerly.

In a room on the top floor of the hotel, this place has been completely renovated.

Even before the Tulip Academy team set off, this group of people had already rented this room in advance and then made extensive renovations.

The pragmatism of the Alliance of Nations was taken to the extreme, and the whole venue is filled with a cyberpunk atmosphere. There are respirators, various tubes, and emergency equipment, but the core power that drives them is not science, but magic.

It’s a type of magic that affects the guests internally through the environment, and once they close their eyes, they will inevitably dream.

This is actually quite common, for example, some shopping malls will incorporate some subconscious hints to enhance people’s desire to shop. Of course, it’s only reinforcement and not manipulation out of thin air, otherwise it would be a criminal act and will be shut down.

"The target has entered the dream." The leader said, "We have failed in previous attempts, but this time is a perfect opportunity. She goes to sleep later than the others, so her dreams won’t be affected by Alaya Consciousness. This is the best chance, let’s not miss it!"

"Yes." The others lay down one after another, put on their helmets, and prepared for the immersion into the dream.

Dream manipulation techniques are quite complex. The best way to enter a dream is to connect the brain using a device, stand up, and locate it using physical equipment.

However, that’s obviously impossible, so they had to use other methods, which is a bit like the aircraft carriers during World War II launching planes to attack each other. The planes may get lost and it’s not guaranteed they’ll find the enemy carrier, after all, the sea is so big, finding or not finding it depends on luck.

Before, there were many people sleeping, so even if they found something, it might not be the target’s dream. But this time, Michelle wasted time, and there were only a few targets, making it easy to determine her dream’s location.

Several people left their bodies, their consciousness drifting away, passing through the transparent floors, and struggling in the invisible world.

They felt as if they saw glowing bubbles in the deep sea, and were very sure that was where the target was.

"I see it, right there!"

"Let’s go! Get rich!"

The group couldn’t contain their joy. Once they entered the dream, they could peer into the other person’s secrets. Dream Warlocks loved doing this because they weren’t exactly upright individuals. They even left hints in the other person’s soul during the dream, subconscious hypnosis, influencing their values and leading them to answer.

There was once a Dream Warlock who married a beautiful woman as his wife. But it wasn’t until he suddenly died in his thirties that the hints in his dream were unlocked. His wife woke up abruptly, still retaining memories, but her consciousness remained stuck seventeen years ago. She realized that everything was just a dream.

Therefore, these Dream Warlocks must be doing something illegal. Their identities are definitely not registered, and their methods are often violent. Once they get the information they want, they erase all traces and don’t even consider the harm caused to the person involved.

Several souls drifted towards the direction of dreams, but as they passed through a floorboard, they suddenly felt gravity, bang bang bang… The three of them fell onto the floor like a stack of dolls, hitting their heads and feeling a sudden weight in their bodies.

Even though this clearly wasn’t a dream, they could feel the weight, their fingers touching the floor and a dull sensation of pain.

"What’s going on?" They looked at each other in confusion.

They looked at the bed, where Michelle was peacefully asleep, rainbow-colored dreams floating above her head, emitting a sweet fragrance that made the Dream Warlock drool.

However, they dared not move because there was someone else in the room. He was sitting on a chair by the bed, his posture lazy, flipping through a book slowly.

He was a soul, but he could touch real objects, giving the room weight and having a form that souls could interact with.

What frightened the three Dream Warlocks even more was the person’s appearance and attire. He was dressed like a nobleman, with golden hair and golden eyes, a stark contrast to their translucent and unclothed bodies.

"Golden hair, golden eyes…"

"It’s true golden blood…"

"Done, forgiven…"

The young man snapped his fingers, and three floating Dream Warlock spirits burst like soap bubbles.

And so, three perpetual vegetative state beings were added to this world.

Bai Wei closed the book, "Many are coveting the gold, even without Capesh. Better leave a safety net, not a wasted trip."

He reached out and tapped Michelle’s forehead, adding a golden strand to her already messy hair.

He glanced at the rainbow-colored dream, wondering if he should enter and take a look, but ultimately decided against it, not wanting to disturb her sleep.

As the young man’s figure disappeared, he failed to notice the faint exclamation mark hidden within Michelle’s rainbow-colored dream.