Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2984: Chapter 2985: Grafting

The mist gradually permeated.

In just half a minute, the entire heart space was enveloped in thick mist.

Laplace and Glaipnir were at the center of the mist, with extremely low visibility around them, becoming hazy beyond five meters.

However, they were close enough to see each other.

"Releasing such a large-scale illusion before the transformation," Glaipnir chuckled and said to Laplace in their minds, "It seems that Angel doesn’t really trust us."

Laplace replied faintly in their minds, "If Angel truly didn’t trust us, he wouldn’t release this kind of basic illusion technique."

Yes, this dense gray mist is actually just the most basic illusion technique.

It’s fine to obscure the naked eye, but it’s not easy to block spiritual vision, such as spiritual power vision or other energy observation methods.

Angel releasing a basic illusion, as Laplace saw it, was actually sending them a signal:

"My transformation requires a certain degree of secrecy, though not very high. If you really want to see, you can."

The basic illusion is just a superficial precaution. Whether to probe or not, purely depends on self-awareness.

"You have a point. Thinking this way, I also somewhat understand why he did it." Glaipnir said, "After all, alchemy techniques, especially those involving mysterious levels of alchemy, certainly require secrecy."

"And Angel only put up a basic illusion as a cover, which also means he doesn’t mind us watching. The reason is probably quite simple..."

"Because he knows, even if he fully opened up for us to see, we wouldn’t understand."

Glaipnir wasn’t being falsely modest; it was indeed the case.

For ordinary alchemy, they might understand the core, but replicating it is not necessarily achievable. For even more profound alchemy, even if an alchemist lets them see, they might not understand it.

And Angel, capable of refining half-step mystic objects, even if he explained each step to them, they would likely remain bewildered.

Hence, Angel didn’t even need to set up an illusion; they wouldn’t understand anyway.

The reason for setting up the illusion was merely to show an attitude: Alchemy techniques are confidential technology, even if you don’t understand, I must do some superficial protection.

Sure, if they insist on watching, it’s okay, but... are you sure you want to disgrace yourself?

"Thinking this way, was Angel setting up the basic illusion to actually preserve some dignity for us?" Glaipnir said softly.

After all, you won’t understand even if you look; Angel setting up the illusion could leave them some dignity, meaning: It’s not that you don’t understand, it’s that I’m not letting you see.

From another perspective, isn’t it quite thoughtful?

Thinking this, Glaipnir initially intended to watch how Angel would "transform," but now she gave up the idea.

Laplace, on the other hand, never planned to spy on Angel from the beginning.

The premise of maintaining good relationships is mutual respect. Angel released the basic illusion not for them to see, so they won’t.

But is this truly what Angel intended? Actually, no.

Back on Angel’s side, after expressing his thoughts, he began the transformation of the heart space.

The reason for releasing an illusion covering the entire heart space during the transformation wasn’t actually to guard against Laplace and Glaipnir.

Instead, his transformation inherently required the use of illusion.

Angel refers to this transformation as: "The Grafting Technique of Mysterious Concrete Object."

"Mysterious Concrete Object" is a technology Angel himself created, but the underlying technique comes from the Dalmatian.

Back in Sleepless City, Angel was swallowed by the Dalmatian and, inside its belly, witnessed countless mysterious powers.

If anyone else saw these mysterious powers, they’d probably just glance over them. But Angel, through his talent, simulated the mysterious aura with the Art of Nightmare Illusion.

Using the Art of Nightmare Illusion as flesh, and the mysterious aura from memory as a framework, the object constructed in such a way was called by Angel — Mysterious Concrete Object.

Previously, Glaipnir mentioned correctly: Only the mysterious can ward the Sea of Void Mirror’s erosion.

Angel also agrees with this statement.

If one desires to create "hands and feet" unaffected by the Sea of Void Mirror’s tides, they must possess mysterious properties.

And how to endow "hands and feet" with mysterious properties?

Angel initially thought of one method, which was to refine hands and feet compatible with the heart space that should contain mysterious power.

This method may have a chance with the Mad Hat’s coronation, but the heart space is a "special space" within the Mirror Domain, giving hands and feet to a special space requires compatibility, which is quite challenging; having a chance doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed.

Besides, Angel couldn’t use the Mad Hat’s coronation in front of outsiders.

Therefore, although Angel had ideas initially, he didn’t know how to implement them.

Until Angel heard about the energy system of the Hante World from Longya. Qin.

Especially when Angel learned about the "Manifestation Type" within this special system.

Using telekinesis to manifest various wondrous objects, even idealistic, conceptual wonders, for assistance or combat.

This made Angel associate it with his created "Mysterious Concrete Object."

Refining hands and feet is unreliable, but what if using the "Mysterious Concrete Object" to construct hands and feet?

As the thought sparked, inspirations emerged like butterflies breaking free from cocooned thoughts.

After simulation by the brain and calculation within the heart, Angel felt that constructing hands and feet using Mysterious Concrete Object is highly feasible.

Only the mysterious can ward off tides.

And the Mysterious Concrete Object will emit a mysterious aura, as long as it can construct a mysterious concrete object compatible with the heart space, the probability of successfully resisting tides increases.

Of course, relying solely on mysteriousness to ward off tides isn’t enough, the Mysterious Concrete Object must also possess the "material interference" trait.

This aspect, the Mysterious Concrete Object can achieve.

Because the essence of Mysterious Concrete Object is still the Art of Nightmare Illusion. The Art of Nightmare Illusion has a simulation ability comparable to True Illusion.

Whether constructing small items like sofas, chairs; or large objects like rooms, towers... the Art of Nightmare Illusion can perfectly construct them. Moreover, as long as energy isn’t cut off, its real trait can persist.

It can be said, the Art of Nightmare Illusion itself possesses the characteristic of material interference.

Mysterious Concrete Object constructed with the Art of Nightmare Illusion as flesh also possesses this characteristic.

Whether Angel constructs a hand or a foot, they possess the ability to interfere with the Material Realm. Only in this way can the heart space move within the Sea of Void Mirror and collect physical objects.

Above is Angel’s plan and thoughts.

Now, in order to construct the Mysterious Concrete Object, Angel definitely needs to set up an illusion. After all, the Mysterious Concrete Object is born from illusions.

Therefore, all of Laplace and Glaipnir’s speculations are just void lines.

Angel never had any intention of "testing or not testing," nor did he use "Basic Illusion Technique" to test their awareness.

All of their speculations are just figments of their imagination.

Regardless of whether they investigate or not, Angel actually doesn’t care.

In the past, Angel would hide the Mysterious Concrete Object mainly due to the notion of "concealment being a crime." When Angel first created the ability to produce Mysterious Concrete Objects, his power was weak, and the position of the Mysterious Concrete Object was too high; moreover, Greya broke through the enigma of creation that had plagued her for decades through the Mysterious Concrete Object. It shows how terrifying the Mysterious Concrete Object is in enlightenment and assistance. If it were to spread, Angel, as the creator, would not only fail to benefit but would also be blamed.

Therefore, for his safety, Angel rarely uses the Mysterious Concrete Object, nor would he actively expose this trump card.

But now, Angel’s strength is not weak, he has also become a member of the Research and Development Institute, and he has the halo of the "only person in the Southern Domain currently to have come into contact with the mysterious level," so he no longer needs to worry too much about exposing the Mysterious Concrete Object.

Of course, Angel still doesn’t intend to fully expose it.

In front of strong individuals with vision, a sense of scale, and a willingness to maintain friendly relations, Angel doesn’t mind showing a bit of his trump card to increase his own authority.

Laplace belongs to this category of people.

Moreover, Laplace witnessed Angel refine a Half-step Mystic Object, knowing Angel’s accomplishments in mysterious alchemy, so in this situation, exposing the Mysterious Concrete Object wouldn’t be too abrupt.

However, if confronted with narrow-minded individuals with no vision, displaying such ability could still arouse suspicion and future troubles.

Thus, when Angel needs to be open, he will be, and when he needs to be cautious, he still will be.

...

For Angel, purely constructing a Mysterious Concrete Object is not a difficult task.

Even during his apprenticeship, he could effortlessly construct Mysterious Concrete Objects.

But at that time, the Mysterious Concrete Objects Angel constructed were purely random creations, and the mysterious aura contained within was also assigned randomly.

However, he cannot do that now.

To construct "hands and feet" that can be grafted onto the Heart Space, a very important prerequisite is required: Compatibility.

The Mysterious Concrete Object must be compatible with the Heart Space.

What does that mean?

Actually, it’s very simple to understand.

The nature of each Mysterious Object is different. Simply put, different Mysterious Objects produce absolutely different mysterious auras.

The Heart Space also has its own mysterious aura. To be compatible with the Heart Space, the constructed Mysterious Concrete Object must have a mysterious aura similar or even identical to the Heart Space.

In this way, the Mysterious Concrete Object constructed by Angel can be grafted onto the Heart Space, adding a new program to it.

This ability to patch already refined Mysterious Objects is something even mysterious alchemists cannot accomplish.

The reason Angel can do it is that he created the ability of a "Mysterious Concrete Object," and most importantly, he witnessed countless mysterious auras inside the Dalmatian’s stomach.

Having seen so much, and the Mysterious Concrete Object can accommodate simulated mysterious auras, this is the core reason Angel can patch Mysterious Objects.

Other mysterious alchemists, even with stronger alchemical abilities than Angel, without being bathed in numerous mysterious auras and without the Mysterious Concrete Object, naturally cannot complete the patching process.

However, that being said, although Angel has all the necessary conditions, this is, after all, his first attempt to patch a Mysterious Object and attach a new effect, he is somewhat apprehensive about whether the outcome will materialize.

He carefully integrates the Power of Nightmare Illusion into the Heart Wall, but at this time, he doesn’t dare to spread the Power of Nightmare Illusion outside the Heart Space, fearing the tides will wash away the Power of Nightmare Illusion.

Once he determines the Heart Wall does not reject the Power of Nightmare Illusion, Angel starts to close his eyes, slowly constructing the Mysterious Concrete Object.

In Angel’s mind, he first imagines the appearance of the Mysterious Concrete Object—

A morning glory.

The shape is a morning glory, but below the morning glory connects a large sphere, and beneath the sphere are two pipes.

This is Angel’s design for a "Physical Collector."

The mouth of the morning glory can accommodate external objects. While that large sphere is the core part of the Physical Collector, filled with special structures and various pipelines, its main function is to separate external energy and objects by the pressure difference of energy.

As for the two pipes below the sphere, one can connect inside the Heart Space to collect objects.

The other connects to the outside of the Heart Space to release the separated external energy.

External energy refers to the tides.

After separation, the tides will return to the Sea of Void Mirror, while the objects will enter inside the Heart Space.

It can be said that Angel used a clever design to achieve limited connectivity between the outside and inside.

This is also a small attempt by Angel before constructing "hands and feet."

Mainly to test three objectives: First, whether the mysterious aura and Heart Space can be compatible; second, whether the Mysterious Concrete Object can withstand the scouring of external tides; third, whether the Mysterious Concrete Object can be "grafted onto the Mysterious Object."

If these three tests pass, then constructing hands and feet will be more prudent.

...

Soon, Angel’s mental design for the "Physical Collector" was perfectly complete.

Next, it needs to be materialized and endowed with compatible mysterious aura.

Materialization is simple, the Power of Nightmare Illusion quickly constructed the shell of the Physical Collector, and imparting the mysterious aura was not difficult; what was challenging was finding a mysterious aura compatible with the Heart Space.

That is to say, this mysterious aura must have the trait of being "solid."

After all, since the Heart Space itself was refined by Angel, combined with his extensive experience with numerous mysterious auras, it didn’t take long for him to find a suitable mysterious aura.

With the infusion of mysterious aura, the Physical Collector gradually became real and started to emit mysterious fluctuations of the same nature as the Heart Space.

From a distance, Laplace and Glaipnir also sensed these fluctuations; however, because the nature of the fluctuations was entirely the same as the Heart Space, they didn’t think much of it and only assumed Angel was activating the mysterious aura of the Heart Wall.

Several minutes later, the Physical Collector finally formed.

This indicates that Angel’s "Mental Imagery Alchemy" has succeeded. However, this time, the "Alchemy Tool" doesn’t have particularly special functions, only the external mysterious aura, and the separation trait formed by the internal structure of the "Physical Collector."

But that’s enough, now all that remains is to verify whether the three testing objectives can be achieved!