The progress in perfecting Dimension Magic continued to increase.
John closed his eyes, and his mind gradually entered a pure-white palace.
"A rare visitor."
A voice rang out, but no one appeared.
John stopped outside the palace and called out, "Look up two people."
"A woman, and someone who looks like me."
"You certainly don't stand on ceremony."
The voice rang out again.
John waited for his answer.
A few seconds passed.
Surprise crept into the voice. "I can't see the people you're looking for."
"You can't see them?" John asked hesitantly. "Why?"
"Perhaps they aren't in this world, or perhaps some sort of concealment magic is hiding them, like Harry's Invisibility Cloak."
The answer was unexpected.
John knew exactly what this being was capable of knowing.
If even he couldn't find them, did those people have some similar means of concealment?
John didn't leave immediately. His expression darkened as he asked, "Can you not see Dad, Mom, or Ariana either?"
The voice fell silent for a long time.
"They're hidden by a force. I can only sense Ariana's dreams."
"I think I know something about that." John's brow furrowed deeply. "Still, thank you for protecting Ariana."
"She's my family too." The voice faded, carrying an indescribable emotion.
John nodded and gradually disappeared.
After he left, the pure-white Mind Palace opened.
Someone walked out from within.
He wore white wizard robes, and his gaze settled on the spot where John had arrived.
His expression was calm, but emotions churned in his eyes.
"Critic."
Behind him floated a huge Golden Planet.
Roots shimmering with dreamlike colors spread backward from the planet at their center.
They not only covered this world, but reached toward other worlds as well.
Among them were Asgard, Jotunheim, and Svartalfheim.
The man standing before these worlds studied