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Chapter 4380 Three Principles of Pioneering
Chapter 4380 Three Principles of Pioneering
Under Uriel's expectant gaze, Angell slowly said:
"In my opinion, there are at least two other possibilities."
"The first possibility is that it might be hidden in this copy."
Why would Priest Seym seal away Rigota's soul? The only logic Angel could think of was... resurrection.
To carefully preserve the soul, if not for the hope of "life," is it to seek "death"?
Therefore, based on this line of reasoning, it is possible that Priest Seymour had already devised a plan for "resurrection," which is why he sealed Rigota's soul in advance, waiting for the right opportunity.
Of course, there is another possibility.
Priest Seym sealed Rigota's soul because he had no way to resurrect her, and this was the only way to prolong the existence of Rigota's soul.
To delay and wait for a change in circumstances.
Perhaps in the distant future someone will discover Rigota and then resurrect her?
In terms of probability, Angell personally leans more towards the former.
After all, the latter has staked almost all the variables on an uncertain future, which is somewhat illogical.
"So let's keep searching for the pieces of the truth. Perhaps when we find the last missing piece, we'll see hope..."
A thoughtful look flashed in Uriel's eyes, and after a moment, he nodded solemnly.
Logically speaking, Ingres's account is correct.
However, he also had doubts in his mind: if Father Sean really had the ability to resurrect, why had he himself become the way he was now?
Uriel kept these doubts to himself. He knew very well that the answer to all the mysteries would eventually lie in the last fragment of truth, and that further speculation would be of no use.
“What about the second possibility?” Uriel asked.
"If you can accept it, you can revive Rigota in Dream Crystal Plains."
Resurrected in the Dream Crystal Plains? Uriel didn't understand what that meant for a moment.
Angel didn't explain further, but simply said softly, "You can ask Kemai about the specifics later, and he will tell you the answer."
He said he would ask later, but Uriel seemed impatient. As soon as Angel finished speaking, he turned to look at Kemai.
Kemai paused for a moment. As a new resident of Dream Crystal Plains, he understood what Angor was trying to say, but... should he say it now?
“Tell him,” Angel’s voice came through. “If you don’t tell him, he’ll probably be living in fear for the rest of his life.”
Kemai nodded, meeting Uriel's burning gaze, and slowly said, "Actually, my situation is very similar to Rigota's; I'm also dead in reality..."
Next, Kemai began to describe the situation in Dream Crystal Plains, and what restrictions would be imposed if Rigota were "resurrected" there.
While Kemai was narrating, Ingres was also busy, actually thinking about "new possibilities".
Yes, Angell believes there is a third possibility.
That is... to seek the help of the Sun and Moon Wizard.
Mr. Sun and Ms. Moon are legendary wizards; given their status and knowledge, resurrecting Rigota should not be difficult for them.
After all, Rigota wasn't really dead; as long as her soul remained, there was still hope.
Furthermore, Mr. Sun and Ms. Moon happen to be in Uriel's instance and are familiar with him, occasionally exchanging pleasantries. Given this connection, there might still be a chance to get help if Uriel asks.
However, after much deliberation, Angell decided not to voice this possibility directly.
As the creator hidden behind the Dream Crystal Plains, he has the power to determine whether the Sun and Moon Wizards can have a legitimate identity here.
But if it were to involve him in plotting against the Sun and Moon Wizards, he personally wouldn't dare.
Moreover, there are some things that don't require him to be the driving force behind them.
Once Uriel returns from the Misty Forest instance, the Sun and Moon Wizards will likely be curious about their experiences, and when they ask, they will naturally learn about Rigota's situation.
If the Sun and Moon Wizards understand Rigota's situation and are willing to help, they will naturally offer to do so.
The fact that they didn't mention it speaks volumes about their attitude.
Therefore, Ingres ultimately chose to keep this third possibility to himself.
Soon, Kemai told Uriel everything about the Dream Crystal Plains.
Although Uriel already knew about the Dream Crystal Plains, he was still shocked and excited when he learned that it could give people a second life.
The only thing he regretted was that Rigota chose to be resurrected in the Dream Crystal Plains, which meant she was completely cut off from all connections in reality and would live in a strange other world as a new person.
Uriel, too, could no longer see Rigota in reality.
but……
At least they're still alive.
That was enough for Uriel.
Moreover, according to Kemai's account, this is a "safety net" option. If Father Sean really left behind a way to resurrect, then it would definitely be better to choose the better solution.
Regardless, with this "safety net," Uriel's anxiety finally eased a little.
Finally, we can refocus on the main storyline.
After all, completing the main quest and finding the final fragment of the truth is also crucial to Rigota's resurrection.
……
Where will the third piece of truth be?
The basic synopsis didn't provide any clear clues, and for a moment, everyone was caught up in a heated discussion.
Kemai thought that they might try their luck with the swamp natives, since they were the only human faction they hadn't encountered in this instance so far.
Uriel believed that they could investigate where there was "water".
Since the strange occurrences of Father Sean began after he fell into the river, the anomalies might be related to water.
Faced with the argument between Kemai and Uriel, Blanche brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, struck a pose like Levre, and said, "I think you're both wrong."
After attracting everyone's attention, Blanche placed her index finger on the bridge of her nose and deliberately muffled her voice: "Neither the natives we've never met, nor the River of Trouble that doesn't even exist, are the point."
"The focus should be on the evil spirits themselves, or the Forty Thieves."
Blanche's reasoning was straightforward: the background information of the instance made no mention of the natives or "water," so it was highly likely unrelated to the core storyline.
At most, it offers a perspective similar to that of a caravan, providing one possible possibility.
The evil spirits and the Forty Thieves are explicitly mentioned in the background information.
Therefore, to clear this dungeon, you must focus on these two "core elements".
Kemai thought for a moment and said, "What you said is not wrong in itself, but we have already obtained clues about Rigota from the evil spirit, and clues about Priest Sean from the Forty Thieves..."
In other words, if these two "core elements" both contain fragments of the truth, then they have already been gathered together. Is it really necessary to continue focusing on them? Ke Mai expressed doubt.
Blanche retorted without hesitation, "Just because we've found the fragments of the truth, does that mean we don't need to care about them anymore?"
"I ask you, do you know why evil spirits roam the Misty Swamp Forest?"
"I'll ask you again, the Forty Thieves could have left the Misty Marsh Forest, but they chose not to. What is their purpose in staying here? Do you know?"
"Whether it's an evil spirit or the Forty Thieves, there are still unsolved mysteries surrounding them, and these mysteries are not directly related to the fragments of the truth."
"So, Raefel's reasoning... no, my reasoning is that the third piece of truth must also lie in these two core elements."
"Perhaps, if we can unravel the mystery of their anomalies, we can find clues to the third fragment of the truth?"
After listening to Blanche's story, Kemai also fell into deep thought.
There are indeed some unsolved mysteries surrounding the evil spirit and the Forty Thieves.
Perhaps we can start with these puzzles?
Seeing that Clement remained silent, Blanche turned her gaze to Uriel: "What do you think?"
Uriel said honestly, "I don't know either. Why don't we ask Mr. Angell for his opinion?"
Blanche and Uriel instinctively looked up at the sky.
Although Kemai didn't look up, he pricked up his ears.
Angel's voice rang out at the right time, but to their surprise, it didn't come directly to their ears; instead, it came from the doorway.
"If you want my opinion? I think Blanche's line of thinking is correct."
Everyone immediately looked in the direction of the sound.
But then, a tall, thin, blond young man appeared at the entrance of the travel cabin.
Before Uriel and Blanche could react, Kemai's eyes lit up, and he quickly went to greet them: "It's Lord Angor! Lord, what brings you here?"
Upon hearing Kemai's voice, Uriel and Blanche suddenly realized that the newcomer's voice was exactly the same as Angel's.
In other words...
"Are you Mr. Angel?" Uriel and Blanche quickly came forward to greet them.
Angell smiled and nodded: "That's right, I am Angell. Nice to meet you all, good evening."
After speaking, Angel turned to look at Kemai: "Anyway, I was just idling around, and it would be a waste not to take up the empty seats, so I thought I'd come in and take a look."
"Don't be so surprised, shall we continue our discussion?"
Even so, everyone still showed unusual enthusiasm for Angell's arrival.
Especially Blanche.
Judging from Luigi's attitude when mentioning Angor, and from Carmine's repeated use of the term "sir," it can be inferred that Angor's identity in the outside world is definitely not simple.
He's probably a big shot from Dream Crystal Plains.
I didn't expect him to look so young.
No, it could also be an immortal species?
While Blanche was pondering this, Angel had already entered the travel cabin.
"This little house is really effective." This was the first time Angel had experienced the "You've had a tiring journey" ability. He wasn't actually that tired, but after entering the little house, he felt much more relaxed.
After settling down, Angell's expression gradually became serious.
"Going back to the previous topic, I think Blanche's line of thinking is correct, and her reasoning itself is not wrong. The Forty Thieves and the evil spirits are indeed the two main protagonists of this dungeon stage."
"However, Blanche's reasoning is missing a perspective."
"But this is not Blanche's mistake, but rather her lack of understanding of the dungeon mechanics."
At this point, Angell looked at Kemai and said, "You and Blanche are both entering the Wonderland instance for the first time, but you should have heard about the various mechanics of the instance from the outside world."
Ke Mai nodded: "Everyone in the building spends their time either watching variety shows made by adults or discussing strategies for various dungeons..."
In addition, Wes is very interested in dungeons, so even if he doesn't usually interact with them, he can still hear a lot about dungeons from Wes.
Angor: "Since you understand the various mechanics of dungeons, you should know what the first thing a challenger team should do when they arrive at a new dungeon and have no clue what to do?"
After thinking for a moment, Ke Mai replied, "Focus on the background of the main storyline as soon as possible and look for clues about it."
Angell: "What if there are absolutely no clues?"
Ke Mai paused for a moment, then recalled, "If there are no clues at all, then follow the three principles of pioneering: first, search; second, connect..."
"One must, two searches, three connections?" Uriel and Blanche exchanged puzzled glances. What did this mean?
Ke Mai explained with a smile, "These are three principles for clearing dungeons that the Challengers themselves have summarized. They are internal Challengers terminology, and you can think of them as jargon."
"Definitely" refers to the reference point for the crystal creation within the locked copy.
"Secondly, use this reference point as the core and look outwards for relevant clues."
"If you can't find any relevant clues, then look for people or things that are related to the reference point."
After Kemai finished explaining, Blanche looked even more confused: "What is a crystal creation? And what is a reference point?"
Kemai was already used to Blanche and Uriel's lack of knowledge about dungeons, and he explained skillfully: "Crystal creations are the medium through which we enter dungeons."
"For example, some dungeon entrances are represented by a statue, some by a crystal bracelet, and some by a building..."
"The shapes of these crystalline creations are not used arbitrarily, but are derived from something in the copy, also known as... a reference."
"Generally speaking, this reference point is very important, and the main storyline absolutely cannot bypass it. So, it can also be understood as an extra hint that the dungeon gives us."
"Once we find this reference point in the dungeon, it means we have truly entered the main storyline of the dungeon."
"For example, the entrance to our Misty Swamp Forest instance, as far as I know, is a crystallized dead tree..."
At this point, Ke Mai suddenly paused, and then his eyes lit up.
"I... I think I understand what the adults mean!"
"It's a dead tree!"
"The clue we've been overlooking is that dead tree!"
Ke Mai analyzed to himself, "I subconsciously equated the Dead Tree Stronghold with the Forty Thieves, thinking that once we obtained a fragment of the truth from the Forty Thieves, their matter would be over."
"But I overlooked one point: what if the Forty Thieves had no direct connection to that dead tree stronghold, and they simply seized the place?"