"Beginning with Kulori's Records, Volume Seven, aside from Belos, the thing Kulori mentioned most was Nightmare Light."
"In 5403 of the New Calendar, Kulori obtained Nightmare Light. According to the records, Belos acquired it while participating in an Order Guild mission, from a Strange World." Rhein turned to the first passage in Kulori's Records, Volume Seven that mentioned Nightmare Light and displayed it.
"Regarding that Strange World, Kulori did not record its name. He merely stated that it was extremely dangerous, but later passages mentioned some of its characteristics—projecting reality, shining into illusion."
Angel froze for a moment and looked up, meeting Rhein's gaze.
Rhein gave him a slight nod. "If nothing unexpected happened, it should have been the Nightmare Realm."
The Tree Spirit hesitated. "This may also explain some of the mysteries surrounding the Star Pool Ruins. Those Nightmare Realm creatures pursued Nightmare Light here because Nightmare Light originally came from the Nightmare Realm."
Rhein nodded as well. "And judging from all the signs, Nightmare Light should be extremely important to Nightmare Realm creatures."
The Tree Spirit muttered softly, "Then it seems our luck was truly poor. Of all places, the ruin containing Nightmare Light drifted to the vicinity of Savage Cave."
Rhein shook his head. "Even if the ruin had drifted elsewhere, the Eternal Night Kingdom lies right beside the Pamiji Plateau. We would have come face-to-face with Nightmare Realm creatures sooner or later."
After a pause, Rhein continued, "Let us set that aside for now and return to Kulori's records. According to his notes, the Order Guild lost several legendary hunters in the Nightmare Realm. Belos was quite fortunate—not only did he return safely, but he also brought back Nightmare Light."
"The moment Kulori came into contact with Nightmare Light, he developed a profound interest in this