"Earlier, we discussed how to make the Cruel Scholar lose interest in the 'Strange Dream.'"
Angel paused and looked at Nomephins. "Do you remember how you answered?"
Nomephins nodded. "To make the Cruel Scholar lose interest in the 'Strange Dream,' either make It believe this place has no value worth exploring, or make It believe this place is extremely dangerous, with risks far outweighing the gains."
"The best method is to have both."
The Cruel Scholar had to feel that exploring the Strange Dream carried enormous risks, while also believing that even if It took those risks, It would find little of value.
That had been Nomephins's earlier answer.
The moment Nomephins finished speaking, it froze, a flicker of realization flashing through its eyes.
One look at its expression told Angel that it had already understood. "...Do you get it now?"
Nomephins pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"Having both... isn't that the Deep Dream Civilization?"
First of all, the Deep Dream Civilization was exceedingly, exceedingly dangerous.
From what Liriel had said earlier, it was clear that exploration of the Deep Dream Civilization had never ceased in the Southern Region. Even long ago, before the Southern Region's legendary Dream Wizards had vanished entirely, there had already been pioneers exploring it.
In the end, those legendary Dream Wizards had either fallen or vanished without another word.
Nor had there ever been any rumor from the outside world that the Deep Dream Civilization had been discovered.
So it could be confirmed that not even legendary beings had successfully explored the Deep Dream Civilization. Most had disappeared on the road leading there.
That information alone showed how terrifying the Deep Dream Civilization was. It could be called a graveyard of legends.
Although the Cruel Scholar was a "god" in the Abyss, Its strength