yasinovel Chapter 4364 Confirming the Quotas
Chapter 4364 Confirming the Quotas
Chapter 4364 Confirming the Quotas
A moment of silence fell over the air.
After a long while, Luigi broke the silence, but he wasn't speaking to the people present. Instead, he looked up at the sky.
"Angol, are you still there?"
A moment later, Angel's voice reached everyone's ears: "I'm here."
Luigi: "What do you think?"
Angel's voice was calm, without any emotional fluctuation, and he said bluntly, "My opinion is that if we want to know whether the source of the singing is Rigota, then we should let someone who knows Rigota try it."
"For example, let Gulemo or Uriel go to the Misty Forest and experience the whispers of the undead. They are the people closest to Rigota, and they will surely know whether the song is coming from Rigota."
Camillo was taken aback: "Are you taking them there in reality?"
Angel: "No, the risks in reality are too great. If you die, you're really dead. It's better to experience it in a dungeon."
This is one reason.
There is an even more important reason: evil spirits are now "dreamers".
What is a dreamer?
His consciousness and his thoughts reside in the Dream Crystal Realm, not in reality.
In other words, in the current situation, even if reality puts someone in close proximity to an evil spirit, it is highly unlikely that they will suffer the "whispering curse".
Moreover, if the evil spirits in reality are forcibly interfered with, the consciousness of "Dreamer.Evil Spirit" is very likely to return from the instance to reality. At that time, the Misty Swamp instance may collapse due to the absence of the "protagonist".
It would be even more counterproductive.
This was not something Angor imagined, but rather something written into the Wonderland hints:
"Special Dream 'The Living Dead in the Misty Swamp' Main Quest - Find the Truth."
Main plot summary: Omitted.
Main quest: Omitted.
"Note 1: The current main quest has no time limit, but because it involves the "Dreamers", you need to seize the window of opportunity to find out the truth yourself."
Note 2: Due to the involvement of "dreamers", the task content and objectives may change at any time.
The two notes in the Wonderland hints indicate that the Misty Swamp Forest instance is built around "The Dreamer. Evil Spirit." Once he logs off, the window for completing the main quest will be closed, and the instance will naturally crash.
Therefore, it is best not to interfere excessively with evil spirits in reality.
Any exploration should be conducted within the instance as much as possible.
Angel: "Furthermore, as you just mentioned, Uriel and Guleimo are also on the admission list. Isn't the fact that Wonderland deliberately displayed the admission list a kind of hint?"
The others didn't know much about the rules of the Wonderland dungeon, so they didn't understand Angor's implication.
But Luigi understood.
This is indeed an implication, and a very obvious one at that!
It's important to know that, under normal circumstances, the Wonderland instance will never tell you whether you are qualified to enter.
There will be no discussion whatsoever about whether NPCs or dreamers can enter.
You might not even think about it.
But this time it was completely different.
Not only did Wonderland explicitly provide the list of eligible participants, but it also included Dreamers, which is tantamount to directly stating that Dreamers can enter the Misty Forest instance.
In Luigi's view, this was a subtle hint—that involving the dreamer might bring them closer to the truth.
And according to their analysis, this seems to be the case.
Assuming that the “singing” that Bulko and Rebecca heard really came from Rigota, it would be difficult for anyone else to make a direct judgment, but Uriel and Guleimo could!
Because one is a close partner, and the other is a dear brother.
Only the two of them could discard all irrelevant clues and directly define the source of the song.
Thinking about it this way, Angell's suggestion was correct.
Of the two spots available this time, one could easily be given to Uriel or Guleimo, allowing them to make the decision.
Luigi shared his thoughts.
After hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought. After a moment, Mr. Sun spoke first: "From an emotional point of view, I naturally hope that Ms. Moon can go to the Misty Swamp Forest dungeon to relax. But from the perspective of the logic of clearing the dungeon, I agree with Angor's statement."
"After all, according to the two eliminated contestants, they needed to discern and follow the 'singing' to wander through the dream world, which is quite difficult for people who don't understand music."
“And Uriel and Guleimo happen to be experts in music. Even if the singing wasn’t hummed by Rigota, with their musical talent, it shouldn’t be difficult for them to pass the level by following the sound.”
Therefore, from a rational perspective, Mr. Sun also believes that allowing the dreamer to enter the Misty Forest instance is the best logical choice for clearing the game.
But it's not his preferred choice based on personal feelings.
Angell naturally understood his implied meaning and chuckled, saying, "I know you are all curious about the other Wonderland instances, but there is no need to rush. After you leave the Uriel instance, you will naturally have many opportunities to see a wider world."
"The Misty Forest dungeon is just a small dungeon; the Dream Crystal Plains also has dungeons that can encompass an entire world."
Mr. Sun wasn't stupid; he could naturally tell that Ingres was just making empty promises.
"Are you implying that we can eventually gain Luigi's approval?" Mr. Sun: "If that's the case, why can't we gain his approval now?"
Mr. Sun turned his gaze to Luigi.
Luigi's eyes flickered, but he didn't dare to say anything because Juanjuan was beside him.
Angor, on the other hand, didn't care at all. Anyway, Juanjuan couldn't judge whether his words were true or false through the dungeon: "When we were offline, Luigi talked to me about you all. He actually agrees with you all. However, whether he can get 100% approval in the end is not up to him, but is determined by the powers of the Wonderland."
"So, Luigi can't be blamed for this."
Mr. Sun gave a soft hum, wanting to ask more questions.
Lady Moon, standing to the side, gently took his arm and said softly:
"As long as I can eventually gain Luigi's approval and see the outside world, that will be enough for me."
Her voice was soft and gentle, sounding as if she had obediently accepted the arrangement.
But both Angel and Luigi could tell that this wasn't a concession, but rather a way of agreeing with Angel and solidifying the idea that "it will eventually be recognized" as a predetermined outcome.
One word is soft, one word is sharp; it seals off all ambiguity.
Before Angel could even reply, Lady Moon spoke again softly, this time directly changing the subject: "I just heard Mr. Angel say that the Dream Crystal originally possessed a copy that could encompass an entire world. Is that true or false?"
Angell: "I wouldn't dare deceive you two."
Lady Moon gently replied, "If it's true, can we go and see it after we get out?"
Angell said helplessly, "Even if I agree to that, it doesn't count. Whether we can encounter the relevant dungeon, whether the prerequisites for the dungeon can be met, and whether there is a limit to the number of dungeon slots... these are not things I can decide."
"For example, not long ago, a special group in Dream Crystal Plains triggered a dungeon, and behind that dungeon lies an entire world."
"Unfortunately, only thirty people are allowed to enter, and there are some prerequisites."
"Therefore, you two will have to explore these things yourselves after you go to the Dream Crystal Plains."
Lady Moon smiled gently and didn't ask any further questions. She simply pulled Mr. Sun back half a step, picked up the weary creature at her feet, and slowly stroked its fur.
Luigi could also see that this brief "confrontation" was over.
Taking a step back from the Sun and Moon Wizards, it's safe to say they won't be questioning the quota for the Misty Swamp Forest for the time being.
Therefore, the most important thing now is to quickly decide who will enter the Misty Forest instance.
"Since everyone agrees that Uriel and Guleimo need to go, who is more suitable to go?"
As soon as Luigi finished speaking, a familiar piano melody came from the dilapidated attic.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.
Unbeknownst to them, Uriel had already appeared in the attic, where he was now engrossed in playing "The Black Sheep's Confession" on the second floor.
“According to the timeline, Uriel should indeed be online around this time…” Luigi: “Then why don’t we send Uriel to the Misty Forest?”
No one objected.
For them, it didn't matter whether it was Uriel or Guleimo.
Luigi: "Gulemo doesn't come in until very late every day, and he has his own things to do during the day, unlike Uriel..."
Since losing Rigota, Uriel has become completely despondent, spending his days either drinking heavily or sleeping soundly, so he actually spends more time in dungeons.
In comparison, Uriel is indeed more suitable for the Misty Forest.
“Then, aside from Uriel, there’s one spot left…” Luigi looked at Blanche.
Of those present, only Luigi and Blanche were allowed to enter the Misty Forest.
Blanche's eyes were timid, like a deer's, as she cautiously asked, "Should I go?"
Luigi: "I have to take on a challenge every night..."
He also longed to explore the Misty Forest, but he had to protect the "Crown of Stars," as skeptics would challenge him every night through "dreams."
If he goes to the Misty Forest, the main quest will probably fail immediately, and all his efforts over the past few months will be wasted.
Therefore, the final two spots were decided: one for Uriel and the other for Blanche.
However, there is still one thing to be resolved here.
Would Uriel himself be willing to enter the Misty Forest instance?
……
The second floor.
Uriel played "The Black Sheep's Confession" three times in a row until the pain, almost like being "burned by flames," truly overwhelmed him, before slowly letting go.
Each time, he would immerse himself in the music, feeling the flames ignite from the strings, burning away dogma and shattering himself, in order to find a bit of his true self in this extreme pain.
Only then will I feel that I have done right by... Rigota.
Initially, he chose to go his separate ways with Rigota for the hymn performance at the Radiant Church.
He sang praises to the gods and worked diligently for the church in the temple.
But in Port Ephemeral Light, she was personally pushed into the abyss by the very church he served, the Church of Radiance.
This was the thing he regretted most in his life.
This is also the root cause of his shift from devout faith in the Radiant Church to aversion to it.
Why did Luigi's "The Black Sheep's Confession" please him? And even win over Gulemo?
Isn't it because of the questioning of "religion" in the music?
He spent the first half of his life serving the Radiant Church.
But in the latter half of his life, he will use music, and more of "The Black Sheep's Confession," to warn the world that religion is the greatest scourge!
Uriel took a deep breath, preparing to rest for a bit before playing "The Black Sheep's Confession" one more time.
But just then, footsteps came from the pavilion outside.
He was familiar with the sound of those footsteps.
This is Luigi from my dream...
So, he fell asleep again in reality without realizing it, and then he entered that special dream again?
Uriel was dazed for a few seconds, but then returned to normal and didn't care about it at all.
He's been coming here every day for a while now, and he's gotten used to it.
Moreover, he could obtain more "anti-religious" scores here, some of which came from Luigi and others from a gentleman named Camillo.
He didn't know who Camillo was, but he appeared to be dressed in religious-style clothing.
At first, he thought it was someone from the Radiant Church, but he didn't expect that they were just like him and were also enthusiastic about anti-religious music.
Uriel shook his head, no longer thinking about it, and looked toward the doorway.
Luigi had already knocked on the door.
"Please come in."
Luigi pushed open the door and entered.
Uriel smiled and said, "You came to see me on your own initiative. Is it because you have a new score? Or perhaps you want to summarize your experiences from the challenges you've faced recently?"
Luigi shook his head: "No, I've made great progress under the tutelage of Master Gulemo during this time, and those challengers are no longer a threat to me."
Upon hearing the name Guleimo, a hint of guilt flashed in Uriel's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
“I came here mainly for the door under the tree.” Luigi walked past Uriel to the balcony and pointed to the dead tree in the yard.
Uriel followed with a puzzled expression, and when his gaze fell upon the door beneath the withered tree, a look of confusion crossed his face.
Isn't this my home? Why is there a door here?
No, this is just a dream.
Some strange changes occurred in my dream, but it also seemed normal?
Uriel felt his mind was a jumbled mess, like mush. But that was normal; in dreams, while he could maintain self-awareness, he wasn't always fully conscious.
“That door leads to the Misty Forest…you should know about the Misty Forest?” Luigi said.
Uriel thought for a moment, then nodded: "You mean that misty swamp forest on the southern branch road?"
Luigi nodded and said softly, "Would you like to go and see?"
Uriel asked, somewhat puzzled, "Do I need to go?"
Luigi: "Whether you go or not is up to you. However, as far as I know, there is a wandering undead in the Misty Forest, known as the Evil Spirit."
"An evil spirit? It seems to have committed a great evil?" Uriel blurted out instinctively.
"I'm not sure if the evil spirit did anything wrong, but its true identity is a law enforcement priest from Evening Lights Harbor."
"His name is... Shi En."