Chapter 183: Limbo (1/2)

Jake always appreciated nature.

It was one of the things he saw glimpses of perfection in, the perfection in the natural products of the world.

They were too beautiful to behold.

After a whole moment of diligently watching the lake, the two candidates quickly got to business.

Jake brought out all sorts of herbs from his [Spatial Ring] and gave them to Kaleyx. It was what she needed to kickstart the process.

While she took care of some herbs, she gave Jake a detailed explanation, ”As I've previously stated, the inspiration behind this theorized practice was the mind.”

Using the mortal and pestle given to her, Kaleyx made a concussion out of a group of herbs.

”My mother was naturally just curious. Once she theorized the possibility of such a theory, she dropped it and focused on another. However, while in the egg, I found it interesting and continued working on it,” divulged Kaleyx.

She took another group of herbs and made powder out of it.

”I was more knowledgeable than her on the anatomy of living beings. Hence, I could complete the theory. Alas, it's just a theory. I believe you understand that too,” stressed Kaleyx.

Jake nodded his head in reply.

There was a possibility of him dying, but Jake was willing to take the risk. The thought of him dying to a mental deterioration wasn't something he would particularly like.

Also, there was a possibility of it leading to his death in future battles.

Getting her reply, Kaleyx went on, ”So, what is this theorized practice? It's simple. It's a trip to the mindscape!”

Jake cocked his head at her, ”Hmm...”

He suddenly understood Kaleyx's angle.

A Mindscape existed in everyone. It was their seat of mind…..their mental home.

Jake had visited it when he encountered the mysterious creature in Aztec. Back then, he had started to notice the problem with it. It was damaged.

However, he could never make a second trip back to his mindscape. To do that, required the ability of a [Realm 4].

”Oh, it seems you know about it. The mindscape is a serious topic. From your expression, I reckon you have a few guesses as to how your mental deterioration came about,” smiled Kaleyx.

She made a few easy potions and faced Jake.

”My method is what makes this practice theoretically dangerous, but I'm confident in your ability to ignore that,” mused Jake.

She took off her jacket, only leaving her inner shirt, and commanded, ”Strip!”

”Hmm....,” replied Jake.

He wasted no time removing all pieces of clothing from his body.

After he was done, he received further instruction, ”Since you said you feel comfortable here, go into the lake.”

Jake obeyed.

He dipped his leg into the soothing lake and moved his body inside.

”Surrender yourself to it,” said Kaleyx.

She watched as Jake laid in the lake. He floated around the water surface, but eventually, the lake calmed down.

Jake opened himself to it and the lights in his eyes dimmed.

In his mind, he was floating, floating in the endless sea of stars, letting the stardusts carry him to the wonders of the world.