Chapter 132 - Chapter 23: Cross #2 (2/2)

‘Can I use this to preview my stats?’

This was a type of simulator, so it was possible to verify how he should distribute his remaining points in the most efficient way.

‘The more I look at it, the more this system seems like a scam.’

It would be no help in reality, but the value of the item wasn’t just how it could be utilized in battle. Like Felicia said, this was a tremendous item.

Now that he knew the true value of the item, he was once again thankful to Caitlin. Including Felicia, they were the two people he really wanted to protect.

‘Okay, then I shall begin.’

“You haven’t set up a situation and story yet.”

“Do you want to start the dream?”

“Once you start the dream, you won’t be able to wake up for eight hours unless something special happens.”

“Examples of extraordinary events includes a strong impact from the outside, a strong request from the user or damage to the Lucid Dream Pillow in real life.”

In-gong nodded. He had told Green Wind beforehand to wake him up if something happened.

In-gong was hoping for a fight with the barbarian king and Vandal, so no scenarios or settings were needed.

“Well, I’ll start the dream. I hope you have a good dream.”

The moment the elegant voice spoke, the world changed. Everything was intact, but In-gong could feel it.

Everything in his dream came to life.

In-gong turned to Conquest. As expected, she didn’t say anything. She looked at In-gong with lonely but affectionate eyes.

Why was she making that expression? She had said that In-gong was her only hope.

Famine and Death felt strong affection toward her. War was ambivalent, but was a bit different from Famine and Death. War still liked Conquest.

In-gong wanted to hear more stories from Conquest, but it seemed impossible.

In-gong then turned toward Ainkel. She faced him and laughed softly. Ainkel grabbed the wind and made an invisible chair, then she said joyfully,

“The Lucid Dream Pillow is an interesting item. I know who made this item, but I can’t tell you. You still don’t have enough knowledge.”

As the elegant voice had pointed out, In-gong hadn’t specified any instructions or stories. Nevertheless, Ainkel was acting like this. Moreover, the words she spoke weren’t things he knew.

She knew who made it but couldn’t tell him; this was knowledge unknown to In-gong.

“Ain…kel?”

“I’m not Ainkel. I am her remnant. I suppose I am the last piece. I am just the fragment of memory and personality that remains in the dragon heart. I am closer to your cute Green Wind than Ainkel.”

In-gong understood. It wasn’t just Conquest who dwelled in In-gong’s soul; there was also the fragment of Ainkel.

In-gong turned to Conquest again, but she was still the same.

Ainkel said,

“The Lucid Dream Pillow is versatile, but it is still a limited tool. This world is made by you and is for you. I am buried deep in your consciousness and can talk to you with the help of the Lucid Dream Pillow, but that is it. I am limited in helping you and giving you information related to knowledge that you already have.”

In-gong understood this. He then asked in a blunt manner,

“Ainkel, are Conquest, War, Famine and Death… involved in your death?”

“I guess so.”

It was the answer he had expected. In the end, there was no reliable reason to change In-gong’s thoughts.

Instead of becoming frustrated, In-gong changed the topic to something else.

“Ainkel, I want to go to a dragon’s grave to learn dragon magic. Can you tell me where a dragon’s grave is?”

“You know the place. However, there are many things in your memory, so it isn’t coming up. I will give you a good tip. Figure out how to take advantage of me. Yes, I can help you if this is the case.”

Obviously, he had seen it in the game, but he couldn’t remember it properly. Although Zephyr was a dragon humanoid, he felt no need to visit a dragon’s grave because he couldn’t learn dragon magic.

A dragon’s grave was a training ground for dragons. In Knight Saga, it was a place where a mighty dragon educated his children.

Ainkel summoned In-gong’s memory for him, and a map showing the approximate location of the dragon’s grave emerged in his head. It was the same as he had seen in a book.

As In-gong’s expression brightened, Ainkel smiled and said,

“I will leave it here for today. It is a short meeting, but I have been sleeping for too long. We can have a longer conversation next time.”

In-gong felt somewhat regretful, but he didn’t show this towards Ainkel.

“I will go back now. Conquest Knight, look after Green Wind well.”

With those words, Ainkel closed her eyes. She didn’t disappear into the wind like Green Wind, but In-gong could tell that the Ainkel in front of him now was just an empty shell.

In-gong sent Ainkel back. He would do the same to Conquest, but in the end, he didn’t. Perhaps she didn’t know that she could speak to In-gong through the Lucid Dream Pillow.

“Okay, then back to the main point.”

In-gong turned towards the barbarian king and Vandal. It was like they had suddenly gained life, and the barbarian king and Vandal stared at In-gong.

The world of the Lucid Dream Pillow was a dream. Thus, it was impossible to gain experience or raise his skill levels while inside the dream. Even so, he was able to experience it. He was able to understand his techniques more deeply and could find ways to utilize them.

In-gong exhaled, and when he raised his head, he had Earth Quaker, White Eagle, Night Watch and the Dragon Scales Greaves equipped.

“Let’s get started.”

The barbarian king raised Skull Crusher and approached.

Then eight hours later…

By the time Carack woke In-gong up, he had experienced 32 deaths.

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“Shutra, did I appear in the dream?”

“Amita appeared.”