Hearing the excited and crisp voice of the petite and exquisite dark elf illusionist, Lei Xiao's eyes lit up again and he quickly asked: "Erza, are you saying that we still have a chance to communicate with each other?"
"That's right, Lord Lord!"
As if she had discovered a new world, Erza nodded excitedly: "Even if they can't wake up, if my subordinates' expectations are good, we can still communicate with them face to face!"
"Communicate face to face without the other party waking up? But how to do it specifically?"
Lei Xiao was puzzled and turned his attention to the life support device in front of him again, thinking thoughtfully: "Are these devices not as simple as they appear on the surface?"
"As expected of the lord, the mystery lies in these strange devices, because they are not just a simple life support device."
Erza smiled and began to explain: "At the beginning, my subordinates discovered that the magic arrays under these devices were faintly exuding a very special illusion energy wave."
"After careful perception, my subordinates further noticed that the weak energy in these dwarves' bodies was concentrated in the head area. This is completely consistent with the state of being trapped in an illusion."
"What's even more amazing is that the magic arrays under each device are connected to each other, and the weak energy fluctuations on the heads of the elves are also very uniform. This is also in line with the conditions when a collective falls into an illusion."
Erza's starry eyes were full of determination, and she nodded to Lei Xiao and said: "Based on the above points, my subordinates believe that these life support devices have another function, which is to allow the dwarfs sealed in them to
The elves are all trapped in the same illusion!"
"oh?"
After receiving this unexpected answer, Lei Xiao was surprised and asked in disbelief: "Erza, are you saying that these dwarves sealed themselves in the same illusion and lasted for two thousand and five thousand years?"
More than a hundred years?”
"That's right. It's really an incredible thing."
Erza's starry eyes were also full of surprise, and she nodded heavily.
After hearing what Lei Xiao and Erza said, the subordinates around them also reacted one after another, with expressions of surprise on their faces.
Taking the initiative to seal himself in the illusion for two thousand years is simply unimaginable.
"I didn't expect there to be such a mystery."
Ariel looked at the rows of neatly arranged life support devices in front of her, her fair face full of disbelief, and blurted out: "But why do they do this?"
"Returning to Your Highness Princess, this point will not be known for the time being."
Erza shook her head at Ariel, and then continued: "But what is certain is that as long as we come to the illusion where the other person is, we will naturally be able to communicate with each other face to face!"
"It's a bit interesting. A group of dwarves who have sealed themselves in an illusion for 2,500 years? What kind of world are they immersed in?"
An uncontrollable curiosity suddenly appeared on Lei Xiao's face, and he asked the small and exquisite dark elf illusionist in front of him: "Erza, so you can let us enter the other party's place."
Go into a fantasy world?"
"Back to the lord, with the strength of my subordinates, I can indeed forcefully enter the opponent's illusion."
Erza nodded confidently, then frowned and said: "But this unknown illusion is extremely special. It is not like an ordinary illusion where the body is physically present, but it exists like a dream."
"And, judging from the strange magic array on the ground, this illusion is obviously fixed and even has a unique set of operating rules."
At this point, Erza's face became more formal and she continued: "In other words, as long as you enter this unknown fantasy, you have to fully accept all the preset rules in the fantasy. I'm afraid even your own strength can't
Function normally.”
"The most important thing is that my subordinates have never seen the composition and arrangement of this kind of magic circle, and cannot rewrite the rules of the illusion or replace the content of the illusion."
After hearing Erza's words, the subordinates began to look at each other.
Although Erza did not directly mention the word "danger" during her explanation.
But the "danger" revealed between the lines is self-evident.
This undoubtedly means that if you enter this preset illusion, everything will be out of control.
After all, there is a high probability that the intruder's strength will be restricted there, and once something unexpected happens in the illusion, no one knows what will happen.
But what is certain is that an exquisite illusion is enough to easily kill a target trapped in it and unable to extricate itself.
"Lord, this illusion seems to be very dangerous."
A trace of worry appeared on Ariel's delicate face, and she said to Lei Xiao: "If the lord really wants to enter it, let his subordinates and others check it first."
"Don't worry, I know what's going on."
Looking at Ariel's worried look, Lei Xiao first touched her head casually, and then asked the dark elf illusionist: "Erza, since we can't rewrite the rules in the illusion, can the other party do it?"
Achieve real-time rewriting?”
After a pause, Lei Xiao frowned and added: "Can the other party directly rewrite the rules in the illusion, so as to put us into a disadvantageous situation?"
"I'm afraid I can't go back to my lord."
Erza checked the magic circle around her again, and affirmed to Lei Xiao: "This magic circle that fixes the illusion has been formed. Even if the opponent wants to rewrite it, he has to wake up from the illusion and cannot do it in it.
Rewritten in real time.”
"Then there is nothing to be afraid of. It is impossible for these dwarves to wake up on their own. In other words, as long as we hold here, we will be under the same rules as the other party. This is very fair."
Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows and asked Erza: "One last thing, once we enter it, if we encounter an adverse situation, can we escape from the illusion in time?"
"Back to Lord, my subordinates can voluntarily escape from it, but it will take a certain delay."
After Erza concentrated on the perception for a moment, she nodded to Lei Xiao and said: "As long as you give me 5 seconds, I can make everyone present enter the illusion, or voluntarily leave the illusion.
"
"Is it going to be delayed by a few seconds? It's worth the trip."
Lei Xiao pondered for a moment, and then said to his subordinates: "Although I don't know what kind of illusion the other party is in, what is certain is that if we can get the assistance of these dwarves, our magic technology development will make rapid progress.
It’s been greatly improved.”
"In addition, we also have the most important purpose, which is to find the [God's Stone] here."
After saying this, Lei Xiao looked at Sarah who was holding another [God's Stone].
At this time, the [God's Stone] in the opponent's hand was still shining with dazzling light, but Sarah's face was full of confusion.
Sarah had already reported just now.
After the group of people approached this small town, the induction between the [God Stones] began to stagnate, as if they had received some unknown interference.
Sarah could only confirm that this was the location of the [God's Stone] in the "Wandering Gate", but could not further find out the specific location.
"Now that the clues have been cut off, perhaps these dwarfs will have other information about the [Stone of God] in their hands. After all, the other party has accurately found this location 2,500 years ago."
Lei Xiao's eyes moved away from Sarah, and then fell on the other subordinates in turn, and then said: "From this, whether it is for the future development of magic technology or our goal [Stone of God], we will
You need to have face-to-face contact with the other party.”
"These two matters are our top priority in the future. Therefore, in order not to cause unnecessary trouble, it is most appropriate for me to go there in person. After all, there is only so much time left for us before the fateful life-and-death battle.
It’s already extremely limited.”
Lei Xiao slowly took a deep breath and continued: "The most important thing is that once the army of the two princes has arrived at Wangxing City, we are forced to stay here because we have not found the [Stone of God].
, what is waiting for us is undoubtedly destruction."
After hearing Lei Xiao's words, all the subordinates nodded solemnly.
"Okay, then get ready to enter this unknown realm."
Lei Xiao clapped his hands and began to make specific arrangements: "There don't need to be too many people entering the illusion, just leave it to me, Jiang Li, Hong Ye, Erza, and Ariel, and the other personnel will be responsible for guarding
Let’s stay here.”
"As you command! Lord!"
All the subordinates bowed to accept the order and began to take action on their own.
Lei Xiao waved his hand, and five comfortable soft sofas appeared in the open space beside them.
The ground here is covered with frost. If you lie down directly on the ground and enter the barrier, I'm afraid you will become an old cold leg in a while. Hold on
Not long after, under Erza's concentrated interpretation.
Lei Xiao and others, who had already been sitting on the sofa and had completely let down their guard, suddenly felt dizzy and soon lost consciousness completely.
I don't know how long it took, but when Lei Xiao opened his eyes again, he found that he, Ariel and four other subordinates were already in a familiar but unfamiliar scene.
Looking around, this is still the same carriage with a large number of life support devices, but each life support device is empty and the temperature is at normal levels.
What is even more surprising is that everything here is brand new and as usual, with no trace of mottled marks at all, which is very different from the vicissitudes and rust of the past.
"Is this what it was like 2,500 years ago?"
Ariel was so surprised that she couldn't help blurting out: "In a trance, it's like traveling through time in an instant."
"Indeed, the magic array engraved on the wall of the carriage is still emitting a faint blue light, and sometimes you can see the magic flow surging, indicating that it is still in normal operation."
After Erza observed carefully for a moment, she nodded thoughtfully and said: "It turns out that the dwarves have been in the illusion before entering the illusion for these two thousand and five hundred years. It's really unexpected.
.”
"Is the past inside the illusion, and the present outside the illusion?"
Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows in surprise and muttered: "I have to say, it is indeed a bit difficult to speak."
"Lord, why do the elves seal themselves in the past?"
Just as Ariel finished her doubtful words, with the sound of the carriage opening, two short figures suddenly appeared in front of the group of people.
The people who came were a man and a woman, two young elves wearing black robes.
"According to this situation, if we calculate it another 1.2 million times, we will be able to find the spatial coordinates of leaving here!"
I saw the young male dwarf, first pushing up the glasses on the bridge of his nose, then holding a quill pen to record something on the parchment, and said excitedly: "This is a big discovery, I must tell the conductor immediately!"
"That's great! You can go home soon!"
The pretty female dwarf was full of excitement and nodded heavily: "The food in the train is about to be exhausted, and no food can be grown here. If we can't find a way home, everyone will be trapped and die."
I'm in the "Wandering Gate", I don't want to enter these cold life support tanks and have illusory dreams."
However, before the female dwarf finished speaking, she happened to see Lei Xiao and his group of five people.
The white face of the female dwarf elf quickly changed from surprise and confusion to fright and fear. She quickly took out the colorful and flashing short blade at her waist, took a step back and warned: "Who are you, and why do you appear here?"
Aboard the "Vagabond"? Have you killed the guardians outside?"
"But we didn't hear anyone triggering the alarm of the pressure detection barrier. Besides, it was the combat power of 20 fifth-level strong men and 50 fourth-level strong men. How could they be killed quietly?
?"hold
The male dwarf was so shocked that he dropped the quill and parchment in his hand and sat down on the ground.
"Don't be nervous, we are not your enemies, and we will not hurt you. We are your friends."
Lei Xiao spread his hands to show that he was not a threat, and then smiled and said: "I just want to talk to your leader, that's all."
"The elves never believe the one-sided words of aliens!"
The female dwarf took a step back nervously, looked at Lei Xiao and others in turn, and said cautiously: "Humans, dark elves, half-elves... all look down on us, and even enslaved us. You are not our friends!"
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this for now, but do you know your current situation?"
Lei Xiao looked at the trembling petite body of the female dwarf and continued to say gently: "You have been lying in the life support box for two thousand and five hundred years, and this is not the real world."
"Impossible. We are going home soon. How could we have been lying there for two thousand and five hundred years? These life support tanks have never been activated!"
The female dwarf categorically denied Lei Xiao's words, her expression even more alarming as she asked, "Who exactly are you?"
Before Lei Xiao could reply, a calm unfamiliar voice sounded from behind the group of people: "They are just a group of enemies who want to prevent us from returning home. We must take them down!"
