Vanessa froze for a moment, then her eyes widened.
So that was it. No wonder she had said there was no need to worry. The problem lay in the Dream World; no one was targeting the Society.
Thinking it over, that did make sense. Both cases of losing control happened to involve the Dream World. If the problem was not on their end, then something must have changed in the Dream World.
But-
"The Dream World? You mean there's something wrong with the entire Dream World?"
Vanessa still could not help finding it somewhat absurd.
Reality was the skin of dreams, and dreams were the truth of the world.
In other words, the Dream World ought to be vaster than reality.
What sort of situation could sweep through the entire Dream World?
"I can't tell you much about the specifics. Not because I don't want to, but because I can't. Do you understand?" Victoria stared into Vanessa's eyes.
"Uh, are you under some kind of restriction?"
"Not me. You. Your rank is too low. You need to reach at least middle rank before you can try to learn these secret histories. Otherwise, telling you would only put you in danger and make it easier for you to lose control."
That could happen, too?
"Then doesn't that mean there are lots of books I can't read?"
"Naturally. Strength is the foundation of everything. If you're too weak, even an ordinary conversation can pose a risk."
"That's also why I believe Elliot has taken the wrong path. Trapped at first rank, he'll never be able to learn the truth of the world."
Vanessa lowered her eyes and thought for a while, then suddenly asked, "Does this have something to do with the Festival?"
"You really are perceptive." Victoria chuckled. "You probably already