Chapter 267: Enlightenment of Wisdom, Inspiration of the Banquet
After careful observation and structuring, I gained some understanding and created a model based on the Earth Vein System.
It’s not that I didn’t want to reconstruct using runes, but without the Memory Shelf Spellbook, although I still recognize some runes, I really don’t know the runes related to spell effects in this spellbook!
I am certain that even if the Memory Shelf Spellbook were returned to me, I still wouldn’t recognize these runes.
I just lack a detailed database; it’s not that I don’t remember what I learned before.
After all, the information in the Memory Shelf has been something I reviewed and recorded repeatedly.
So I found it strange that, based on consumption, this is just a basic consumption Spellbook, yet the runes involved have reached a level I don’t recognize.
So, is this what Teacher Ji meant… that a Spellbook cannot be categorized by consumption levels?
This feeling of helplessness hit me; even the high-consumption Spellbook for Elemental Sprite’s Blessing didn’t make me feel this desperate.
The only spell effect of this Meditation Technique Spellbook is to enter a Meditation State.
However, the internal structure is very simple, and the assembled ritual is also simple, but the method of composition is quite bizarre, possessing a kind of mathematical beauty in its ultimate simplicity.
It’s a feeling of despair with no way to start.
I silently reconstructed the runic rituals within the Spellbook under the simulation of the Earth Vein System.
Anyway, it’s a simulation, so I’m not afraid of damaging the Spellbook.
At this moment, Sister Bai suddenly awakened.
“Sister Bai, how was it? You meditated for such a long time that I finished reconstructing the Spellbook.” I said as I approached.
“Was it long? I thought it was just a short while.” Bai Yu opened her eyes, a hint of confusion in her gaze, but she quickly regained her focus upon seeing me.
“Oh? You can actually lose track of time? Sister Bai, how do you feel? Is there any difference from the Witch Meditation Method?” I asked curiously.
“I’m not quite sure; it seems not much of a difference, but it feels a bit simpler than the Witch Meditation Method. This kind of thing seems very suitable for promoting among new students; the training of the Witch Meditation Method does have its thresholds,” Bai Yu shook her head, indicating she didn’t find much difference and shared her thoughts.
“Are you joking? This is a Spellbook; Spellbooks have never been uniformly promoted. Even the most common Fireball Spellbook doesn’t have one for everyone at the Witch Academy.”
“Uh-huh.”
I nodded, recalling what Teacher Ji said. Even as an Extraordinary Witch, it took her over ten days to create a basic Spellbook using Real Editing technology. Even with some proficiency, it might take less than ten days, but an Extraordinary Witch is not obligated to create Spellbooks for students.
However, Spellbooks in the Witch Academy are essentially consumables; after all, the senior students who possess them will graduate, and they won’t leave their Spellbooks behind for the academy.
At most, the unused Spellbooks might be thrown into the Witch Secret Realm, but they certainly wouldn’t compare to what they take away with them.
“Sister Bai, does this Meditation Technique feel dull?” I asked curiously.
“Not really; for someone like me, who has long practiced the Witch Meditation Method, it’s merely a drop in the bucket.” At this moment, Bai Yu’s gaze had landed on the Spellbook model I had completed, and there was a hint of envy in her eyes.
“Is that so? Alright, then I’ll also give it a try.”
Upon receiving such a response, I could not continue pushing forward and had to try it myself.
Then, I closed my eyes to rest like I would in meditation, invoking mental power into the Spellbook, which slowly absorbed magic from the Magic Source, and then the effect of the Meditation Technique was activated.
At this moment, I concentrated on experiencing the spell effect; I felt my brain empty in an instant, relaxing, and my body gradually relaxed, wanting nothing at all, even the thought of noting the differences between the Meditation Technique and the Witch Meditation Method faded away.
This state was simply too delightful.
It felt as if I subconsciously wished to remain like this forever, without having to think, both mind and body greedily enjoying the relaxation of this moment.
It was like a compensatory rest for the long-standing pressure and tension…
At this moment, Bai Yu watched Xiao Han, who had suddenly entered the Meditation State, and didn’t dare to approach. She felt that just watching quietly was good enough. Despite Xiao Han not having particularly striking beauty compared to other girls, and not possessing an exaggerated figure that could incite crime, the sound of her calming breaths felt soothing, as if every breath of warmth was being released into her heart.
It was only when Bai Yu regained her focus that she realized her hand had reached Xiao Han’s cheek, but there was no reaction from the girl before her.
Gazing again at the Fool Dreams that had come over out of curiosity, Bai Yu realized her lapse in behavior and hurriedly retracted her hand.
After pulling it back, Bai Yu awkwardly sniffed her fingertips, which had no scent, yet she felt a greedy desire for more… even wanting to get a little closer…
“Bai Yu, what are you doing…” Bai Yu placed a hand on her forehead to force herself to clear her head. These actions weren’t what she should be doing at the moment.
“Be ordinary… Bai Yu… you should be ordinary and feel the greatness of the ordinary…” Bai Yu muttered a few words, returning to her original demeanor, as if she were an ordinary person. At this moment, Bai Yu felt a sense of enlightenment, especially with the current contract that had stripped her of all Spellbooks; she seemed to understand something.
But those thoughts slipped away like sand in the wind through her fingers.
“Just like ordinary people…” But ordinary people also experience love… Bai Yu added silently in her heart.
Time passed slowly as Bai Yu continued to watch silently.
However, soon, Yu Miao walked over.
“Xiao Han, Bai Yu, it’s already this time! The banquet we prepared for you in Fool Village is about to start~ You two guests must come!” Yu Miao said cheerfully as she approached.
“Thanks for the reminder; we know,” Bai Yu glanced at the sky, which was gradually dimming, but here it was still very clear.
The various plants here, grown like decorations, began to emit faint blue luminescence as the night deepened, casting a soft glow over the entire village.
“Huh? What is Xiao Han doing? Sleeping?”
“She’s meditating.” Bai Yu stood up, unsure whether to wake her forcibly, but if they waited any longer, they didn’t know how much longer it would take.
So Bai Yu prepared to interrupt the meditation; after all, she had just experienced that feeling, and time passed quickly. If there was no external interference, they wouldn’t know how long it had actually been.
“Xiao Han~ Xiao Han, it’s time to wake up.” Bai Yu spoke up, but there was no response.
“Ugh… There’s really no choice.” Although Bai Yu said this, the smile at the corner of her mouth couldn’t be hidden. She reached out to tap and then pinched Xiao Han’s soft face.
Looking at Xiao Han, who still showed no signs of waking, Bai Yu was unsure of what to do, but gazing at those unadorned, delicate lips, she truly wanted to know what they tasted like…
“Xiao Han, it’s time to get up.” Finally, Bai Yu suppressed this alluring thought; after all, she wasn’t the kind of person who couldn’t control herself over such temptation. Doing such things to Xiao Han would definitely be seen as perverse, right?
Even though Bai Yu was well aware that despite accepting the fact that she liked girls, her thoughts and actions still leaned towards a boy’s mentality and wouldn’t consider it taking advantage…
But…
The key point is this “but”…
Bai Yu shook her head and applied more strength to her hands.
“Mm… Mm?”
At this moment, I also slowly awakened, a sense of fatigue prompting me to yawn instinctively.
“Ah~ Sister Bai, what are you doing? Taking advantage of me?” I covered my mouth with one hand, casting a knowing glance at Sister Bai. After all, I still felt the lingering sensation on my face, and though I didn’t see exactly what Sister Bai had done, I could guess.
Sure enough… Sister Bai might have a bit of interest in me; it felt as though she had changed too much from the Bai Yu I knew before.
Before, our relationship was one of straightforwardness; now it seemed we were both shy and avoiding any suspicion.
This implication was already quite obvious.
Indeed, such fun occurring to me made me realize I was still slow to react. Clearly, if such things happened to others, I would have noticed right away and enjoyed it.
“Nothing, Xiao Han, don’t talk nonsense. Which of your eyes saw me taking advantage of you?” Bai Yu had already retracted her hand, denying it with a dodging gaze.
“Alright, oh dear… Really, since you interrupted my meditation, is there something you need?” I returned to the main topic at this moment.
I hadn’t expected my meditation to last until it was dark. As I glanced around, those glowing plants, like dreams, emitted dots of luminescence floating in the air, like fireflies, dancing rhythmically in the breeze.
I had to admire the beauty here.
“The Fool Dream Clan has prepared the banquet for us; we should head over now.”
“Huh? So soon? But I suppose it’s about time.” I nodded; it truly should be so.
However, I hadn’t anticipated time passing so quickly.
I originally thought that while performing the Meditation Technique, I would maintain my awareness as I did in the Witch Meditation Method, but I didn’t expect the Meditation Technique to be so dominating. If I had fallen into it so deeply and starved to d*ath, what would have happened?
Wouldn’t that become the biggest joke?
The first-year new student dies in a non-dangerous secret realm, and the cause of d*ath is from starvation!
After casting aside these boring thoughts, I followed Sister Bai and Yu Miao to the banquet they had prepared for us.
This was one of the more spacious areas in the village, with countless Fool Dreams gathering here—some helping to decorate, others transporting dishes.
A giant stone, impeccably smooth as if cut by a kn*fe, was filled with various dishes, while trays overflowing were made from freshly harvested large leaves.
Rather than saying they were dishes, it was more like a feast of fruits.
All kinds of fruits I had never seen before were presented in sliced or platter forms, adorned by glowing plant leaves, shining brightly in the darkness.
At this moment, a petite figure dragged a large plant resembling a flower bud toward this place, while the Fool Dreams nearby exclaimed, “It’s coming, it’s coming!” as several of them stacked up to hoist the flower high.
The vines binding the flower were ripped away, and the flower opened as if blooming anew.
Soft and bright light blossomed from the flower bud, filled with elements of light!
The flower petals swayed in the night breeze, and the pollen, infused with light elements, swirled like water in the night sky, instantly illuminating the previously dim surroundings.
At this moment, this exquisite sense of ceremony blossomed in the hands of these little cuties.
“Welcome, guest Xiao Han, to our Fool Village~”
“And welcome, guest Bai Yu, to our Fool Village!”
In an instant, the numerous Fool Dreams celebrated our arrival, their voices a chaotic yet harmonious orchestra as they waved glowing leaves, gliding through the night sky like glow sticks.
This lively atmosphere continued for a while until a voice broke the commotion. That voice belonged to the village head, Yu Hu.
“Alright, let the guests rest assured our intentions; everyone just wanted to express their enthusiasm and got a bit too excited. Now, let the guests enjoy our feast; we don’t have any… rules here, so just don’t waste food. Now I declare… the banquet for Xiao Han and Bai Yu officially begins!”
With Yu Hu’s statement, something in the Fool Dreams, as well as in me and Bai Yu, began to merge into this festive atmosphere.
They were unrestrained, pure, and enthusiastic; it seemed every Fool Dream in the village had gathered here.
Before long, I was also filled with various fruits that excitedly pushed toward me, including those from Yu Miao.
These seemed to be carefully prepared by them, some hand-grown, while others found in the outer rainforest.
Though many fruits looked peculiar, their tastes were extraordinary.
These were plant fruits, yet after tasting, I discovered that many of them didn’t resemble fruits at all; I truly couldn’t place them.
Some were soft like bread, while others even had a spicy flavor, among other things.
Their drinks were pure handmade fruit juices, with some being special concoctions made from the juices of unique plants.
The taste was fantastic.
This was the banquet prepared for us by the Fool Dreams, and Sister Bai and I couldn’t help but take out our phones to capture the moment.
They seemed unbothered by the idea of being photographed. Sometimes when included in the frame, they would strike cute poses like making peace signs.
It seemed the previous senior students taught them something!
Such a banquet continued until the light elements gradually faded, and the festivities returned to darkness, slowly coming to an end.
“Xiao Han, are you still not leaving? It’s already very dark!” Bai Yu quietly approached me.
“Mm, Sister Bai, why do you think the Fool Dream Clan is so dedicated to hosting banquets for outsiders?”
I looked at the leftovers on the table. It was clear that some senior student had set this up for the Fool Dream Clan a long time ago; the table seemed organically integrated with moss and vines, yet without deliberate damage.
I had never forgotten this task named Enlightenment, so setting aside the table, what else was there?
This wasn’t a sudden thought; it was a reminder from Spirit Vision. When the banquet began, a flow of extraordinary energy caught my attention as something unusual pulled at my focus.
It wasn’t trying to tell me anything but merely illustrating something for me.
It was an epiphany, a law; perhaps I was overthinking, but one point did pique my interest.
I took a sip of their concocted juice called “Fool Dream Drink;” it was prepared through special means, yet I could see the flow of extraordinary power inside. This mixed juice that appeared as a beverage seemed like a “potion” or “elixir”?
In short, it was some sort of mixture similar to that.
Drinking it allowed me to feel a boost in my affinity for extraordinary energy, though it was temporary. Nonetheless, I could perceive the flow of extraordinary energy; it wasn’t an alcoholic beverage, yet it produced a wonderful illusion-like vision.
Especially when combined with Spirit Vision…
What I saw was this…
I looked at the graphics on the Earth Vein System; this was my rough sketch. I felt this wasn’t a fruitless endeavor; it had shifted from a suggestion to a “clear indication.”
If I discerned the sketch I drew, it could correspond with something, particularly the few runic combinations from the Meditation Technique that I couldn’t understand! I silently saved the sketch, my intuition telling me that everything hadn’t concluded.
And the sketch wasn’t complete.
Because the runes I could barely decipher on the sketch didn’t fully align with the runes operating within the Meditation Technique.
There were seven runes in the Meditation Technique, while only six were represented on this sketch.
Reasonably hypothesizing, what about the remaining one in the empty spaces?
Here I am again at my familiar territory; perhaps my knowledge of runes was just scratched the surface, but I relied on full enumeration methods to modify Spellbooks!
“Perhaps… this is one of their few entertainment methods?” At this moment, Bai Yu also answered my question.
“Exactly!” I nodded; this was the likely possibility I had thought of, but now, reality told me there was more!
“I have a lead now; let’s go and try it out.”
I smiled as I rose and shut off the Earth Vein System; the smile on my lips wouldn’t fade. Is this what it feels like to have a cheat with Spirit Vision?
If this is a designed task, there must be other indications or hints hidden within it, guiding everyone toward the question of the Meditation Technique Spellbook.
Among it all, Spirit Vision certainly isn’t the primary focus; on the contrary, the Fool Dream Drink is the main point. It’s just that I leveraged Spirit Vision so effectively that, on the first day of arriving, I noticed the underlying issues.
I vaguely recalled that I had seen mentions of the Fool Dream Drink in previous strategies, yet unfortunately, no one seemed to elaborate on it extensively.
Even Bai Yu and I had overlooked it.
So let me seize this idea and run with it! Let’s see what the Meditation Technique Spellbook’s effects are after restructuring it.
And now my only concern was this task requires modifying the Spellbook, which undoubtedly presents a significant barrier for students. Could this be the reason that blocks everyone from discovering the truth?
Or is there some way within the Fool Village Secret Realm that can substitute for my ability to modify it independently?
