Chapter 388
Ronan suppressed his idea of immediately leaving the space to find some living creatures to test the power of the "Mirror of Emptiness," and slowly descended from the sky.
By this time, Bennigo had recovered from his shock. Or rather, ever since he came into contact with Ronan again, he had been subjected to all sorts of incredible things. He was so shocked that he had become numb and even used to it.
He was fiddling with a bunch of things he'd brought from the south—a few lab benches and a dilapidated alchemy furnace—haphazardly occupying an inconspicuous corner of the Mist Space.
"Just let me know if you need anything..."
Ronan looked around the space, divided up some of his belongings, and pointed to the rest, saying to Bennigo, "You can take these as you like."
Bennigo glanced at Ronan's "assets," thought for a moment, and said, "What I need most right now is knowledge."
Ronan paused for a moment, thought for a second, and then handed his "Spirit Lake Book" to Bennigo.
"This item should be of some help to you."
After he became the Son of the Deep Sea, his authority within the Spirit Lake was elevated to a very high level.
The vast majority of the inherited knowledge of Spirit Lake is open to him, and he can access it at any time using the Spirit Lake Book.
The collection, equivalent to more than half of the Spirit Lake, should be enough for Bennigo to "absorb" for a long time.
"For a long time to come."
Ronan carefully chose his words and said to Bennigo, "You may need to stay here indefinitely."
Given Bennigo's strength, once he was "taken into" the Mist Space, it would be almost impossible for him to leave without Ronan's permission; he was practically Ronan's "personal property."
Of course, Ronan also took certain risks, as he laid out many of his secrets and most of his possessions to Bennigo without any defenses.
Only Bennigo, no one else could gain Ronan's trust like that.
From the moment they met until now, the two have never even signed a Soul Contract, only a very simple verbal agreement.
The strange relationship, yet incredibly strong, grew stronger day by day.
"It doesn't matter."
Bennigo didn't care about that at all. He glanced to the side and said calmly, "It's the same for me wherever I am."
Ronan followed his gaze and saw the enchanted ice coffin containing Bennigo's wife Fiona lying quietly to the side, the beauty inside still showing no signs of waking up.
"The Eternal Life Magic Coffin"
Ronan sighed inwardly and said nothing more, but silently took out Arrietty and her Dust Elf companions, as well as two pieces of Mermaid Shell.
In addition, Bennigo, the Saint Blood Tree, and the mechanical goat Dodol III.
This vast, Mist Space seems to be gradually becoming more human.
After settling Bennigo in, Ronan exited the Mist Space.
He immediately tested the "Mirror of Emptiness" in his mind, trying to draw upon the power of the gray mist-covered back of the "Mirror of Emptiness".
After numerous trials, Ronan finally confirmed that the "Mirror of Emptiness" was indeed connected to the Minotaur's Endless Labyrinth.
This ability appears to be unlocked as the Mist Space is explored.
He could indeed throw living creatures into the Minotaur's Labyrinth, but the requirements were demanding; the creatures had to be willing or completely unable to resist.
"This function seems a bit useless to me right now."
Ronan frowned slightly.
Who would willingly and voluntarily enter the Minotaur's Endless Labyrinth?
If he can render his opponent powerless, then is there any point in entering the maze?
To simply make the other person feel a despair that is more agonizing than death?
Ronan for a moment, then suddenly a thought occurred to him.
"Wrong."
"It's not just for imprisoning opponents; I can also release those who were originally imprisoned in the maze!"
Narros!
Ronan immediately thought of Narros and his group, whom he had released from the labyrinth.
Narros is Twilight- rank wizard.
Within the Minotaur's Labyrinth, there are many other powerful beings like Narros!
Behind each small door in that maze-like passageway that he remembered so vividly was a demon, not to mention the ridiculously powerful Abyss Bull Demon Babu Li!
"Once these people are released, they will be an unimaginable force!"
"They're just too difficult to control; not every monster is as easy to talk to as Narros."
Ronan recalled the classic fable from his past life—a demon sealed in a bottle, who, in the first thousand years of its imprisonment, vowed that if anyone could free it from its seal, it would bestow upon that person all the wealth, power, and beauty in the world.
In the second thousand years since it was sealed, it added its life's strength and loyalty to the oath.
However, in the third thousand years since it was sealed, the demon, having run out of patience, altered its oath in anger and decided to use the most cruel means to tear apart the first person who released it from the bottle!
"Furthermore, I currently have no way to open those doors. Without the Space Key, breaking the seals on the doors might have to wait until I fully control the 'Mirror of Emptiness,' or until my mastery of Space Magic reaches an extremely high level."
Ronan regained his composure, suppressed the restless thoughts in his mind, took out the spatial teleportation bead given to him by the Prophet Eve, and gently activated it.
The entrance to the Quivada Oasis opened, and Ronan stepped inside.
Completely rendered useless, the small bead, which had turned from a beautiful pale silver to lead gray, fell into Ronan's hand. He carefully put away the teleportation bead, looked up, and saw that the Prophet Eve was still sitting cross-legged on the oak round table in the form of a small pink-scaled snake, with the tea wrapped around her tail still emitting wisps of steam.
It was as if Ronan's departure had only lasted a few seconds.
"You're back."
The Prophet Eve greeted Ronan as if he were an old acquaintance and invited him to sit down.
Ronan didn't move, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "Alba King is dead."
"Has it already started...?"
The Prophet Eve gently set down the teacup on her tail, a hint of melancholy in her snake eyes.
Ronan was somewhat surprised by the delay in receiving the news. His eyes flickered slightly as he slowly said, "With the death of Alba King, the Life Royal Court is about to face an unprecedented upheaval."
Indeed, even the Royal Treasury might have the opportunity to be opened to outsiders in such circumstances.
"It's not the right time yet; it needs more time to ferment."
The Prophet Eve looked at him and said softly, "You just need to wait patiently, and at the right time, I will arrange everything for you."
Ronan didn't speak, but looked around before asking, "Where is my room?"
The Prophet Eve raised her serpentine lips, seemingly pleased that Ronan had begun to slowly try to accept everything.
She pointed in a direction with her upturned tail and said, "After you go out, you can choose any room you like to stay in."
Keep walking straight ahead, and you'll reach the oasis.
Ronan nodded and walked toward the small door that the Prophet Eve had pointed out.
Just as he was about to reach the small door, Ronan suddenly stopped.
"Oh, right, there's one more thing..."
Ronan turned his head, raised the still-present golden Gear Mark on the back of his right hand, and calmly asked, "How long do you intend to keep me sealed away?"
The Prophet Eve's eyes flickered, and she spoke softly, "This seal is only beneficial to you at the moment."
It can help strengthen your physical body, allowing you to gradually adapt to that power, so that you won't be completely overwhelmed at the moment of breakthrough.
When you are able to fully withstand that power, it will naturally unravel.
"Do you know the true origin of my martial arts technique?!"
Ronan was taken aback when he heard the unexpected answer from the Prophet Eve, and then quickly pressed for more information.
The latter shook his head, refusing to say anything more.
Ronan frowned.
The [Ascetic Body Forging] technique he obtained from the apprentice wizard's market stall has unknowingly become his strongest and most powerful reliance.
He had been trying to find out the origin of the "Ascetic Body Forging" but had never found even a trace of information about it in any ancient texts.
The Prophet Eve seemed to know something, but didn't want to tell him.
Ronan knew that once the other party shut up, it would be difficult to get them to talk, so he could only suppress the strong doubts and curiosity that had been aroused in his heart.
He turned around, pushed open the door, and walked out of the room.
Before Ronan lay an ancient yet solemn stone corridor. Just as the Prophet Eve had said, many rooms were scattered along the sides of the corridor. At the end of the corridor, a faint light emanated, presumably the exit leading directly to the Quivada Oasis.
Ronan went through the nearest door.
What comes into view is a room that is not spacious, but is decorated in a relatively classical and elegant style, full of the aesthetic style of the Keldim Empire period.
The furniture in the room bears the marks of time, yet it is spotless, as if it is cleaned every day.
On one side of the room, there are many tiny crystals and gemstones inlaid on the wall. Upon closer inspection, they are surprisingly found to be a Star Chart.
Ronan stepped forward and gently touched the wall; the Rune Array embedded in the wall were damaged and ineffective.
He retreated to the center of the room and sat down facing the Star Chart.
Although he did not take the prophecies of the Prophet Eve very seriously, he firmly believed that those who believed in fate would ultimately be manipulated by fate.
But unrest is indeed happening, and it is inevitable; even Sindison has sensed the impending turmoil.
"Strengthening yourself is more effective than any prophecy."
Ronan closed his eyes and, as usual, called out Alazan a few times without receiving any response. Then, he gently touched the mysterious Black Dandelion in his Consciousness Space that represented the "Spirit Heart Amber".
A dandelion petal falls.
When Ronan opened his eyes again.
He was shocked to discover...
It felt like I was still in the same room.