Shepherd Tantra

Chapter 998 Dreaming
Mia and Zula sat on the sofa and listened carefully to Yassen's explanation of the entire plan. They immediately became interested.

"That sounds like a good idea... an adventure in a dream!"

Mia agreed without hesitation: "I'm actually quite curious about what kind of dream I will have... If you see it, remember to tell me!"

She is really looking forward to it.

For the people in this world, "dreaming" is a very sacred thing. This is especially true for places with mystical heritage outside of Avalon, which was previously banned by the Tao.

The extraordinary people all know that the power of this world comes from the "Dream World". Although this place looks "full of love", it is actually a seminary that attempts to cultivate devotees.

The situation of Iris is different from that of Star Antimony and Avalon, and even the opposite - although there are not many extraordinary people trained, a lot of extraordinary knowledge has been passed down to the people. Most of these inheritances are incomplete, and there are even many mysterious knowledge that are simply wrong and contain dangers.

But it is also because of this that Yassen, who was born a commoner, was able to embark on the path to transcendence and thus change his own... and even the fate of this country.

For these young extraordinary people who knew mysterious knowledge but had not yet officially embarked on the path of extraordinaryness, they had not even participated in the first promotion ceremony. The entire dream world was full of mystery to them, and they were extremely yearning for it - after all, being able to enter the dream world meant officially becoming an extraordinary person.

That kind of longing is far greater than the longing of the examinees for life after landing.

Zula also looked very excited: "Can I join in?"

"I'm afraid not, dear."

Yasen said with some regret: "If possible, I really want to travel in the dream world with you... But you are not a transcendent yet. If you enter the dream world in this state, you may never be a transcendent again."

--lie.

Aiwass thought quietly in his heart.

His research on the dream world is far deeper than Yasen's. He can clearly say that there is no such taboo at all. Many ordinary people may accidentally enter the dream world, because everyone's dreams are connected to the dream world. Even by chance, it is possible to directly enter other people's dreams from the dream world.

He also guessed why Yasen used such an excuse - if he said something like "We are doing serious work this time and can't bring you" or "You have no fighting power and we can't distract ourselves to take care of you", the other party would be somewhat dissatisfied. That would undoubtedly be the same as saying "I only look for you when I am not doing serious work" or "You are a waste and will only drag me down."

Even though a more euphemistic expression was used, the other party was able to automatically translate it into the true meaning.

However, what Arsen said sounded very much like a scumbag - he emphasized that "if you come in, you will lose your own benefits, but I don't really care", which instead became "I care about you, so you'd better not go."

Even though Zula might have guessed in her heart that "this might just be an excuse", at least she would feel more comfortable listening to it.

This will also reduce the variables.

Yes, variables—

"I will then put you into a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened, and then we will enter the dream world from your dream."

Aiwass said to Mia seriously, "Because if we deviate a little in the dream world, we may be at least a few cities away from the material world. If you wake up during this process, we may get lost in the dream world. The best case scenario is that we find the new coordinates and then get out of someone's dream; the worst case scenario is that we may be preyed upon by the phantom demons in the dream world before escaping.

"The Dream Realm... that is a fantasy dreamland without the Wall of Balance. Not to mention the super-powerful beings beyond the sixth and seventh energy levels, even gods can be seen everywhere. It is possible to encounter any danger there. So we really need you as the coordinate to lead us back.

"This time, it may take at least half a day. If it is longer, it may take one or two days or even longer... I will use magic to guide your body into hibernation, so it doesn't matter if you don't eat or drink for a few days."

"Oh, I know... It's like a lighthouse guiding ships, right!"

The black-haired girl nodded and responded very obediently: "I think I'm fine - wait for me to go to the bathroom first!"

Aiwass looked at the somewhat unhappy blonde girl Zula and said to her seriously: "Zula, you also have a mission!"

"……what?"

Zula was stunned for a moment: "And me? But..."

"Because during this period, Mia has no self-awareness. She looks like she is in a coma... But if someone really sends her to the church, or a bishop-level clergyman comes to purify her, that sleeping state can be lifted."

The thin-faced white-robed Moon Child stared at her. His scarlet eyes made her somewhat uneasy. "You also know that Yasen has many enemies. So if this matter gets out, I'm sure many people will not want him to come back... And the price is just to kill a little girl who has no resistance, is not a transcendent, and has no background. There is no need to kill her. As long as the 'curse' on her is removed, Yasen will be trapped to death.

"——So you must not let this matter leak out. And you have to take good care of Mia under such circumstances. Don't you still have to go to class? At least don't let her skip classes or disappear and be discovered by others, so that the nun can check the dormitory and find that she has been cursed and is in a coma."

Aiwass stated a very likely scenario.

Zula also understood and became serious: "No problem, I will stay here for the next few days."

At this point, she looked at Aleister, a little worried: "But, this little girl... is she going in with us?"

This is more or less a seminary. Although the students who are accepted are "a little too loving", they are good people with the qualifications of devotees. She naturally began to worry about Aleister's safety.

Hearing this, Yasen also looked at Aiwass.

According to his idea, it would be safer to leave someone outside.

Although the Moonlight Key was sold to him by the Hawkeye Organization, we cannot rule out the possibility that they wanted to seal him into the dream world.

Since this "Ibn Ritualist" is the incarnation of Pope Aiwass, then the little girl named "Aleister" should be Aiwass's legendary lover, Aleister Crowley.

According to intelligence, she was born during the Helasar Empire and is a Moon Child who has reached the fifth energy level!
With her protection, they would be safe.

"Aleister is coming with me."

Aiwass first gave a brief answer, then looked at Zula and smiled: "Don't underestimate her...

"She's older than the three of you put together."

As he said this, he reached out and pressed Aleister's head with a little force.

Under the shocked gazes of the two girls, the Aleister in his hand suddenly shattered into a pile of bats, and then gathered into a human again after his hand passed through it. Aiwass' pupils were scarlet, and he slightly grinned, revealing his sharp fangs: "So, you understand, right?"

"…It's the Son of Dragon!"

Zula exclaimed, his eyes sparkling: "No wonder... you are so handsome!"

——No wonder the spell could be dispelled by the Bishop’s treatment. It turned out that it was the curse of the Moon Child that turned people into Sleeping Beauty and made them never wake up!

Zula whispered in his heart.

Some Iris people who worship the Son of the Moon call him the Son of the Dragon. Rather than being related to me, they think that the Son of the Moon is a special kind of dragon.

Even in Iris, the Moon Child is still a legend. However, unlike the legends in other places, the people in Iris have more yearning and admiration for the Moon Child. They believe that the Moon Child is the embodiment of fashion, trend, beauty, freedom, and resistance - and they think that being a Moon Child is a very good and cool thing.

But not everyone is qualified to be transformed by the Son of the Moon.

Most people can only become food when they encounter the Moon Child... Therefore, this admiration is also mixed with fear. This fear deepens the sense of mystery.

After speaking to Zula, Aiwass looked at Yasen again: "As for the people left outside to guard...you don't have to worry about them."

At this moment, Yasen suddenly felt a chill on his back.

A strange sense of crisis made him feel as if he was shrouded in an ominous shadow...

"……I am here."

Lily's voice was vague and disembodied, whispering in his ear.

But when Yasen suddenly turned around, he saw only nothingness.

He saw nothing and had no sense of anyone behind him.

"I'll be here to guard your beacon... just in case."

The voice sounded right next to Yasen, but the open space where the voice came from was still empty.

...It's the assassin lady who can sneak into the shadows!
Yasen realized the other party's identity.

It turns out she is so powerful... Even Hawkeye's master assassin might not be able to achieve this level of stealth, right?
If there is such a strong person protecting Mia, it would indeed make people feel at ease...

So Yasen was completely relieved.

After Mia went to the bathroom, changed into pajamas and lay on the bed, Aiwass patted Aleister's head and said, "Go ahead. I won't have any close contact with that girl."

"Isn't it the same whether I come or you come..."

Aleister muttered, crawling up and biting Mia's neck.

Mia's body trembled slightly, and a hint of blush appeared under her skin.

Just like an allergic reaction, her skin quickly began to turn red, and the entire exposed skin turned pink - in fact, it was indeed an allergy. Her body felt intense discomfort from the invasion of the curse power, and it greatly accelerated the blood flow... making it easier to suck blood.

It's like the swelling and itching after a mosquito bite.

In order to facilitate blood-sucking, the fangs of the Moon Child also have a similar curse.

As Aleister sucked all of her blood, Mia's skin gradually returned to normal and she fell into a hibernation-like sleep. After sucking to this extent, the body would only be slightly weak. If she continued to suck, it would be dangerous and the anesthetic effect would be lifted. The euphoria turned into pain, and the taste of blood began to be mixed with fear.

For the Moon Children, it is like adding pepper water to cold cola. For most of the Moon Children, this is an "unacceptable innovation".

However, Iris and other Moon Children who believe in Blood Sky Master have strong tastes, so this is just right for them.

This hibernation is actually a curse cast by the Son of the Moon to "store food".

Before the Moon Children came to power in human society, they needed to suck blood to survive, so they would use this method to anesthetize and store the prey they captured. One person could be eaten for a long time, and if a group of people were raised and given time to nourish their bodies, it could be stored even longer... Later, after the Moon Children became rich, this model became raising blood slaves.

Compared to the curse in the fangs, the curse of money and power can make people unable to get rid of the anesthesia even when they are in a sober state.

Whether it is Aiwass or Aleister, they still retain this racial ability.

When Mia fell into a deep sleep, Arsen took out the Moonlight Key.

This key is very easy to use.

He kept the doors and windows tightly closed, not letting in any light. He placed the key against Mia's forehead and twisted it slightly, just like the feel of a key finding a door. When he found the right position, he applied a little force and pushed it in directly!
The silver key head was deeply inserted into Mia's forehead, at least five or six centimeters in. But she was still sleeping, without any feeling or bleeding.

Yasen turned the key slowly and forcefully. It was like opening a lock or slowly closing a gate. There were constant creaking sounds in the void, and the space was gradually shaking. The whole world was trembling, like rippling water.

As the key rotated, the hollow at the end of the key was gradually covered and filled with a mercury-like silvery-white light film.

When the key was turned ninety degrees, it was completely filled. Then, an iridescent, bubble-like light gate expanded from the silver-white light film at the end of the key.

The moment it appeared, the rainbow-colored dream bubble quickly spread and filled the entire room - and after it filled the room like moonlight, it quickly shrank again, sucking them all into the hollow at the end of the key!

The next moment, the iridescent bubbles at the tail of the key turned into a calm silver-white light film again.

The room was empty.

(End of this chapter)