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“I didn’t expect to see you in this form.”
“Hmm, is it strange? I haven’t had many opportunities to enjoy myself, so I didn’t consider the human perspective.”
“When I sit in my true form, that mage complains about me damaging the temple. Thanks to him, I’ve been using Polymorph for quite some time.”
Polymorph.
A word used to describe the magic that dragons use to transform into human form when they want to talk to humans or enjoy themselves in human society.
Of course, this is only from a human perspective.
In reality, Polymorph is a magic that allows transformation into any creature, not just humans, but also orcs, elves, and various other forms.
“It’s not strange. I was just surprised.”
“We were more surprised. To think you’d enter the Imaginary World already. From what I can see, it’s not your own power, but you borrowed the mage’s power.”
“Yes, how does it feel to face your own Imaginary World?”
“……It’s complicated.”
“It can’t be helped. I’ve seen Imaginary Worlds twisted and broken by frustration and anger, but this is the first time I’ve seen an Imaginary World containing the world’s destruction.”
The two of them were more closely connected to Se-un’s Imaginary World than anyone else.
Therefore, they naturally knew about Se-un’s regression and the destruction of the Tower that Se-un had experienced.
The Great Wizard, who was listening with sparkling eyes and perked ears, was quietly addressed by the Coral Tower Master.
“Let’s talk separately in the courtyard.”
“Ahem! I’ve lost my strength coming all the way down here, so can’t I rest for a moment? My legs are trembling…….”
“Didn’t you come here because you were blocked by the Wall of Enlightenment? If you wish, I’d like to share my insights.”
“In, insights! I understand. Let’s go quickly, Coral Tower Master.”
“Let’s.”
With the Great Wizard, who was inwardly burdensome, gone, it became much easier to talk.
The Coral Tower Master glanced and nodded, then completely left the temple, and the conversation between Se-un and the two dragons continued.
“Human. Your visit must mean you’re blocked by a wall, right?”
“That’s right.”
“The 8-circle wall. Even dragons experience it once during their hatchling days. I miss it; my daughter must have gone through such times as well.”
“Isn’t it more comfortable for the Snow Dragon to live in the Snowfield above this place?”
“When I’m there, I keep thinking about my daughter. There’s also someone to talk to, so this place is more comfortable now.”
“I’m glad to hear it’s comfortable.”
The Snow Dragon showed a faint smile.
When he first absorbed her Dragon Heart, she was full of anger and worry about her daughter, but now she looked very stable.
“You’ve come all the way here, but that wall is not something we can help with.”
“I know. I’m grateful enough that you’re protecting the temple.”
The moment Se-un saw the temple, he knew.
He realized that he had been able to rise smoothly to the 7-circle without any obstacles, thanks to their help.
As the Snow Dragon had said to Se-un, ‘I will become your ‘enlightenment’ myself,’ they must have been dwelling in Se-un’s circle, constantly refining the temple.
Perhaps, the reason why the Great Wizard was surprised that Se-un’s mana was so pure was thanks to them.
“Are these, your hearts?”
“We didn’t cultivate these. They were like this from the beginning.”
“It was originally an old and broken heart, but I’m glad to see such a clean heart in the Imaginary World, thanks to you.”
The deepest part of the temple.
At the end, there were three candlestick-like objects installed, and on top of them were two Dragon Hearts instead of candles.
The Snow Dragon’s Dragon Heart, with a crystal-clear exterior and white particles falling inside like snowflakes.
And the Golden Fragrance Dragon’s Dragon Heart, which was once dyed black, but now has completely regained its original golden color.
“And that’s, the last piece you’re thinking of, right?”
Finally, an empty candlestick with nothing on it.
That place is probably where Se-un had planned to place ‘Catalaccas’s Dragon Heart’ from the beginning.
Se-un’s plan to fully master the 8-circle and use it to reach the realm of the 9-circle must have manifested as a reality in the Imaginary World.
“However, you shouldn’t put it there yet.”
“I know.”
“It will only be possible after breaking through the blocked wall and filling it completely.”
“Yes, at that time…….”
“We will help you. I don’t know what it is, but it won’t be ordinary power.”
“Don’t worry. I will definitely repay the favor to my daughter.”
“Thank you.”
They exchanged a few more words, but it wasn’t a situation where they could freely chat.
Se-un didn’t realize his Imaginary World with his own power but entered here with the help of the Great Wizard.
The magic circle’s duration is about two hours.
He had heard that time flows differently in the Imaginary World than outside, but he had already used quite a bit of time fighting Triton and descending to the lowest level.
“I said it would be difficult to help, but it’s possible to plant the seed you brought.”
“Seed, you mean?”
“Isn’t that why that mage came with you?”
“……That’s right.”
The Golden Fragrance Dragon pointed to the Great Wizard outside.
His real purpose was to observe Se-un’s circle and find the wisdom to break down his own wall, but he also said he would help break down Se-un’s wall.
“Then there’s no time to waste.”
“I was bored because there was no progress for a while, but I’ll have something to cultivate again.”
The two dragons took the lead and walked out of the temple.
Se-un followed behind them, and the Coral Tower Master was busy spreading his insights to the Great Wizard.
The Great Wizard was listening intently, as if each word was a jewel.
“Great Wizard.”
“Hmm? You’ve come! How about listening together? The Coral Tower Master’s insight is amazing!”
“It’s not necessary. More than that, it seems like it’s almost time.”
“Already this time…… Coral Tower Master, thank you.”
He should have been disappointed, but the Great Wizard quickly recognized the situation and stood up.
He was the one who created the magic circle to the Imaginary World, so he realized that it was time to leave.
“Do you know what’s lacking in your temple?”
The Great Wizard walked slowly and looked around.
Se-un also looked around widely.
The limestone on the floor was neatly arranged as if measured with a ruler, and the pillars were erected straight without a single flaw.
The roof was so smooth that it reflected the sunlight and sparkled. The temple looked as clean and pristine as if it had just been built.
Nothing to throw away. A very efficient appearance.
In other words…….
“Colorless and odorless.”
“Haha, that’s right. It’s surprisingly efficient, but it has no unique characteristics. The floor is too flat, and the pillars are embarrassingly straight. The roof is excessively trimmed, so the sunlight is blinding.”
This must have reflected Se-un’s personality and actions.
Se-un valued efficiency in everything, so the temple was built emphasizing only efficiency, following Se-un’s actions.
However, by emphasizing only efficiency, it was not revealing its own color.
“It’s not that it’s completely colorless. If you look closely, the temple is gradually gaining color.”
The Great Wizard pointed to several parts of the temple.
A small flower was blooming in the gap at the end of the limestone that filled the floor.
The lava golem’s statue shimmered with a faint red light in the sunlight.
“Perhaps, even if it wasn’t me, you would have been able to break through the wall soon.”
The Great Wizard placed his hand on the pillar in the center of the temple.
Soon, the incredibly clean, colorless mana that he boasted about dwelled towards the pillar.
His mana, with numerous curves and colors, began to spread throughout the temple.
“So, all I have to do is speed up your change a little.”
The mana that had left the Great Wizard’s body created three grooves in the pillar.
A swirling decoration appeared at the end of the pillar, and the wolf emblem, which could be said to be the symbol of Se-un and the Diablo Guild, was engraved on the roof.
“We will help guide you.”
The Snow Dragon and the Golden Fragrance Dragon also helped the Great Wizard.
The statue’s shell peeled off and regained its vibrant color as if it were alive, and beautiful flowers bloomed at the entrance of the temple.
The temple, which had stood lonely in the first shelter that had been destroyed by emphasizing only efficiency, was filled with vitality.
“Haha, this is beautiful.”
It wasn’t just the temple that was affected.
The colorless mana, guided by the two dragons, spread around the temple, reviving dead roots and causing flowers to bloom.
The drooping tree stood up again and spread out its lush leaves.
Even the clouds covering the sky around the temple seemed to be gradually clearing.
The faint sunlight became brighter, further illuminating the various patterns and decorations that had appeared in the temple.
And just as that light reached its peak, Se-un could feel a new circle forming near his heart.
– Successfully created the eighth mana circle with the guidance of colorless mana.
– Successfully created the Infinity Circle by creating mana circles of all attributes.
– Maximum mana is greatly increased by creating the Infinity Circle.
– Mana recovery is greatly increased by creating the Infinity Circle.
…….
– Achieved a great feat.
– Acquired 10,000,000 points as a reward.
Finally, he reached the highest level of wizard that a human could reach, the 8-circle.
Moreover, he succeeded in creating the Infinity Circle, which was treated like a legend, by building up mana circles of all attributes, not just an ordinary 8-circle.
‘This is the Infinity Circle…….’
The moment he reached the 8-circle, Se-un felt the circle surrounding his heart twisting.
The center of the circle, which had been circular, twisted and tilted diagonally, creating the shape of the symbol (∞) [infinity symbol], which is said to be the symbol of infinity.
“Congratulations.”
The Great Wizard was the first to approach and congratulate Se-un. The two dragons and the Coral Tower Master were simply smiling at Se-un.
“How about you, Great Wizard?”
“It’s enough. It was truly fortunate to have chosen you. I’m so eager to go back and concentrate on my training.”
The Great Wizard placed his hand on his left chest and said.
Whether it was thanks to the conversation with the Coral Tower Master, or whether he had gained some enlightenment by interfering with Se-un’s temple. Whatever it was, judging from his expression, he seemed to have gained a lot.
“How much time is left?”
“There’s a little bit of time left, but it’s too tight to do anything else. I’d like to talk more with the Coral Tower Master, but if I start a conversation now, it seems like it will be cut off halfway.”
“Then would you like to go back right away?”
“I guess that would be better.”
“Wait.”
While Se-un and the Great Wizard were considering returning, the Golden Fragrance Dragon’s voice was heard from behind.
Immediately following that, the surrounding mana rapidly gathered, and the Golden Fragrance Dragon’s appearance began to change.
“There must be a place you haven’t visited yet.”
The Golden Fragrance Dragon, wrapped in brilliant golden light, transformed into a true dragon.
He spread his golden wings wide and continued speaking to Se-un.
“Before returning to the mortal realm, aren’t you curious about what your stigmata looks like?”