Chapter 998 Dreaming
Mia and Zula sat on the sofa and listened carefully to Yasen's explanation of the whole plan. They immediately became interested.
"That sounds pretty good...a dream adventure!"
Mia agreed without hesitation: "I'm actually quite curious about what kind of dream I will have... If you see it, remember to tell me!"
She was really looking forward to it.
For the people of this world, "dreaming" is a very sacred thing. This is especially true outside of Avalon, where the Tao was previously banned, and in places with a tradition of mysticism.
All the extraordinary people know that the power of this world comes from the "Dream World". Although this place seems "full of love", it is actually a seminary that attempts to cultivate devotees.
The situation of Iris was different from that of Star Antimony and Avalon, and even the opposite. Although they had not produced many extraordinary people, a lot of extraordinary knowledge was passed down to the people. Most of these inheritances were incomplete, and many mysterious knowledge was even wrong and contained dangers.
But it is also because of this that Yasin, who was born in a common family, was able to embark on the path of transcendence and thus change his own... and even the fate of this country.
For these young Beyonders who knew the mystical knowledge but had yet to formally embark on the path to transcendence, they hadn't even participated in their first promotion ceremony. The entire Dream World was filled with mystery and a source of immense longing for them—after all, being able to enter the Dream World meant officially becoming a Beyonder.
That kind of longing is far greater than the longing of the candidates for life after they get a job.
Zula also looked very excited: "Can I join in?"
"I'm afraid not, dear."
Yasen said with some regret, "If possible, I really want to travel with you in the dream world... But you are not a transcendent yet. If you enter the dream world in this state, you may never become a transcendent again."
--lie.
Aiwass muttered to himself.
His research into the dream world was far deeper than Yasen's. He could clearly state that there was no such taboo. Many ordinary people could stumble into the dream world, as everyone's dreams were connected to it. Even by chance, it was possible to enter someone else's dream directly from the dream world.
He also guessed why Yasen used such an excuse. If he had said something like, "We're busy with work and can't bring you along," or "You're not strong enough to fight, so we can't focus on you," the other party would have been somewhat dissatisfied. It would have been like saying, "I only call on you when I'm not busy with work" or "You're a loser who only drags me down."
Even though a more euphemistic expression was used, the other party was able to automatically translate it into the true meaning.
However, what Yasen said sounded very much like a scumbag - he emphasized that "if you follow in, you will lose your own benefits, and I don't really care", which instead became "I care about you, you'd better not go."
Even though Zula might have guessed in her heart that "this might just be an excuse", at least she would feel more comfortable listening to it.
This will also reduce the variables.
Yes, variables—
"I will then put you into a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened, and we will then enter the dream world from your dream."
Aiwass said to Mia seriously, "Because if we stray even slightly from the dream world, we might be at least several cities away from the material world. If you wake up during this process, we might get lost in the dream world. The best case scenario is that we find the new coordinates and then emerge from someone else's dream. The worst case scenario is that we might be preyed upon by the dream world's phantom demons before we can escape."
"The Dream Realm... that's a fantasy realm without a wall of equilibrium. Not only are those beyond the sixth and seventh energy levels powerful, but even gods are everywhere. Any danger is possible there. Therefore, we desperately need you as a guide to lead us back."
"This time, it will probably take at least half a day. If it's longer, it might take a day or two, or even longer... I'll use magic to guide your body into hibernation, so even if you don't eat or drink for a few days, it won't matter."
"Oh, I know... It's like a lighthouse guiding ships, right?"
The black-haired girl nodded and responded very obediently: "I think I'm fine - wait, I need to use the bathroom first!"
Aiwass looked at the somewhat unhappy blonde girl, Zula, and said to her seriously, "Zula, you also have a mission!"
“…Huh?”
Zula was stunned for a moment: "Me? But..."
"Because during this period, Mia has no self-awareness. She looks like she's in a coma... But if someone really sends her to the church, or if a bishop-level clergyman comes to purify her, that sleeping state can be lifted."
The thin, white-robed Son of the Moon stared at her, his scarlet eyes making her somewhat uneasy. "As you know, Yasen has many enemies. So if this matter gets out, I'm sure many people won't want him to return... And the price is just to kill a little girl who has no resistance, is not a transcendent, and has no background. We don't even need to kill her; just lifting the 'curse' on her will trap Yasen to death."
"—So you absolutely must not let this leak out. And you have to take good care of Mia under these circumstances. Don't you still have to attend classes? At least don't let her skip classes or disappear and be discovered, so that the nun can check the dormitory and find out that she has been cursed and is in a coma."
Aiwass stated a very likely scenario.
Zula also understood and became serious: "No problem, I will stay here for the next few days."
Having said that, she looked at Aleister, a little worried: "But, this little girl... is she going in with us?"
This place was, after all, a seminary. The students they accepted might be "a little too loving," but they were ultimately good people with the qualities to be dedicated. Naturally, she began to worry about Aleister's safety.
Hearing this, Yasen also looked at Aiwass.
According to his idea, it would be safer to leave one person outside.
Although the Moonlight Key was sold to him by the Hawkeye Organization, we cannot rule out the possibility that they wanted to seal him into the dream world.
Since this "Ibn Ritualist" is the incarnation of Pope Aiwass, then the little girl named "Aleister" should be Aiwass's legendary lover, Aleister Crowley.
According to intelligence, she is a Moon Child who was born during the Helasar Empire and has reached the fifth energy level!
With her protection, they would be safe.
"Aleister is coming with me."
Aiwass first answered briefly, then looked at Zula and smiled: "Don't underestimate her...
"She's older than the three of you put together."
As he spoke, he reached out and pressed Aleister's head with a little force.
Under the shocked gazes of the two girls, Aleister in his hand suddenly shattered into a pile of bats, and then reunited into a human after his hand passed through it.
Aiwass' pupils were scarlet, and he grinned slightly, revealing his sharp fangs. "So, you understand now, don't you?"
"...It's the Son of Dragon!"
Zula exclaimed, his eyes sparkling: "No wonder... you are so handsome!"
No wonder the spell could be dispelled by the Bishop's healing. It turned out to be the curse of the Moon Child that transformed people into Sleeping Beauty, a curse they never woke up from!
Zula whispered in his heart.
Some Iris people who worship the Moon Child call him the Dragon Child. Rather than being related to me, they believe that the Moon Child is a special kind of dragon.
Even in Iris, the Moon Child remains a legend. Unlike legends elsewhere, the people of Iris have a deeper admiration and adoration for the Moon Child. They believe the Moon Child embodies fashion, trend, beauty, freedom, and resilience—and they also believe being a Moon Child is a truly wonderful and cool thing.
But not everyone is qualified to be transformed by the Moon Child.
Most people, upon encountering the Moon Child, are merely food... hence, this yearning is mingled with fear. This fear further deepens the sense of mystery.
After speaking to Zula, Aiwass looked at Yasen again: "As for the people left outside to guard...you don't have to worry about them."
At this moment, Yasen suddenly felt a chill on his back.
A strange premonition of crisis made him feel as if he was shrouded in an ominous shadow...
"……I am here."
Lily's voice was vague and disembodied, whispering in his ear.
But when Yasen suddenly turned around, he saw only nothingness.
He saw nothing and had no sense of anyone behind him.
"I'll be here guarding your beacon... just in case."
The voice sounded right next to Yasen, but the open space where the voice came from was still empty.
...It's the assassin lady who can sneak into the shadows!
Yasen realized the other party's identity.
So she's so powerful... Even Hawkeye's master assassin probably can't achieve this level of stealth, right?
If there is such a strong person protecting Mia, it would really make people feel at ease...
So Yasen was completely relieved.
After Mia went to the bathroom, changed into pajamas and lay on the bed, Aiwass patted Aleister's head and said, "Go ahead. I won't have any close contact with that girl."
"Isn't it the same whether I come or you come..."
Aleister muttered, crawling up and biting Mia's neck.
Mia's body trembled slightly, and a hint of blush appeared under her skin.
Like an allergic reaction, her skin quickly began to flush, turning all exposed skin pink—in fact, it was indeed an allergy. Her body was experiencing intense discomfort from the intrusion of the cursed power, and it significantly increased her blood flow... making it easier for her to absorb blood.
It's like the swelling and itching after a mosquito bite.
To facilitate bloodsucking, the Moon Child's fangs also have a similar curse.
As Aleister finished sucking out her "portion" of blood, Mia's skin gradually returned to normal, and she fell into a hibernation-like slumber. Sucking to this point would only weaken the body slightly; continuing would become dangerous, and the anesthetic would wear off. The euphoria turned to pain, and the taste of blood began to tinge with fear.
For the Moon Children, it was like adding pepper water to ice-cold cola. For most of them, this was an "unacceptable innovation."
However, Iris and other Moon Sons who believe in the Blood Sky Master have a strong taste for food, so this is just right for them.
This hibernation is actually a curse imposed by the Son of the Moon to "store food".
Before the Moon Children came to power in human society, they needed to suck blood to survive, so they would use this method to anesthetize and store their captured prey. One person could feed them for a long time, and if they fed a large group, giving them time to recover, they could keep them alive even longer. Later, when the Moon Children gained wealth, this model evolved into raising blood slaves.
Compared to the curse in the fangs, the curse of money and power can make people unable to get rid of the anesthesia even when they are in a clear mind.
Whether it is Aiwass or Aleister, they still retain this racial ability.
When Mia fell into a deep sleep, Yasen took out the Moonlight Key.
This key is very easy to use.
He kept the doors and windows tightly shut, not letting in a single ray of light. He placed the key against Mia's forehead, twisting it slightly, like a key finding a door. When he found the right position, he applied a little pressure—and thrust it right in!
The silver key head was deeply inserted into Mia's forehead, at least five or six centimeters in. But she was still sleeping, without any feeling or bleeding.
Yasen turned the key slowly and forcefully. Like opening a lock, or slowly closing a gate, a creaking sound echoed through the void, and the very space itself gradually trembled and shook. The entire world trembled, like ripples on water.
As it rotated, the hollow at the end of the key was gradually covered and filled with a mercury-like silver-white light film.
When the key was turned ninety degrees, it was completely filled. Then, an iridescent, bubble-like light gate expanded from the silver-white light film at the end of the key.
The moment it appeared, the rainbow-colored dream bubble quickly spread and filled the entire room - and after it filled the room like moonlight, it quickly contracted again, sucking them all into the hollow at the end of the key!
The next moment, the iridescent bubble at the end of the key turned into a calm silver-white light film again.
The room was empty.
Update completed
The physical examination results are out, report to the brothers!
1: Mild to moderate fatty liver
2: Alanine aminotransferase is high
3: Dyslipidemia
4. High blood pressure
5: Small nodules in the left lung
6: High levels of glycocholic acid
7. High uric acid
8: Urinary occult blood+-
Fortunately, they are all minor issues! At least they are not serious at the moment, just get more rest!
Go to bed early and save your life...
(End of this chapter)
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