Translator: SumTLMan

The melodious prelude to < castle="" in="" the="" sky=""> played slowly, followed by the peaceful aura of the tranquil magic pattern.

When the beautiful and soothing music plays, Mirror Ji's white fog brows spread out slightly. As long as this isn't the shrill sound of metal colliding, then he can leave this music box behind.

“The prelude isn't bad.” Mirror Ji smiled and felt the peace and tranquillity of the aura. The dirty thoughts in her mind were pressed down at this moment.

Just as Mirror Ji was preparing to fully enjoy the feast of music, ripples suddenly appeared in the s.p.a.ce around her.

Mirror Ji felt a shock in her heart as she said: “Rewind Sound Illusion?”

With the ripples, there comes a play of a long journey followed by white clouds chasing the endless sky.

When Mirror Ji saw this wonderful fantasy world, she was completely affected by the tranquil magic pattern's aura and felt an inexplicable sense of peace of mind. She felt completely relaxed and started dreaming of the clouds, blue sky, birds with vast lands and boundless gra.s.slands in the fantasy.

Both music and fantasy world on their own are already top works when viewed separately. The musical and fantasy works are those produced by an accomplished master… When brought together, the fantasy world becomes a flawless journey.

When the two are combined, there isn't even the slightest sense of disharmony. On the contrary, it increases countless wonderful reactions, making people unable to avoid indulging and becoming addicted to the scenes.

There is no doubt this is a wonderful combination, a perfect match.

Because during the musical journey in the fantasy world. There were no other miscellaneous thoughts in her mind, only a pure and incomparable mood of indescribable comfort.

Through Mirror Ji's long journey in life, this was a rare moment where she can feel such ease and contentment.

Mirror Ji fully enjoyed this peace of mind while witnessing the journey. She thought the clouds and blue sky were the limits. But at the end of the melodies as she was ready to offer Angel her sincerest surprise.

She saw what was behind a hidden cloud which the viewer could only see after going through the thrilling experience. After the fog and mist lifted, she could see a floating island.

With just a glimpse, a huge and magnificent island was captured by Mirror Ji's eyes.

The primitive atmosphere of dense rainforest contrasted by reinforced concrete and urban structures are integrated together to form a strange sense of harmony.

However, to Mirror Ji's regret. Time seems to have stood still on the island. Every building on the floating island is covered with a thick layer of moss. Only through the mottled traces can she see how prosperous this Castle in the Sky used to be.

However, this kind of regret, combined with the music from < castle="" in="" the="" sky=""> also seems to be a kind of exposition.

This kind of narration which relies on music had turned the fantasy into something with a heavy trace of history before her. As if an outsider, through music, whispered in Mirror Ji's ear. Telling of the prosperous past on this floating island.

In Mirror Ji's eyes, what accompanied these gentle whispers, was the sight of rising buildings on the island from countless years ago. It was as if she could see the people singing, laughing and dancing around a bonfire. A she and beautiful girl with an optimistic handsome boy, holding hands for the first time at this moment…

This is an island where people can imagine moving stories from even a single mark, a stone tablet or a mound of earth.

Mirror Ji only felt her eyes slightly sour. An emotion she had never experienced before, but she was brought to this lonely island with no inhabitants.

As the music drew to a close, the clouds once again obscured this sentimental island. It seems that this music is the magical key, and when the music ends, the island will be frozen in time again.

With the reappearance of the ripples, the fantasy world slowly disappears.

But Mirror Ji remained motionless for a long time. It seems as if she could still see the island behind the clouds, silenced by time.

No one knows how long Mirror Ji stood motionless, but she gave a long, heavy sigh.

“It's wonderful… It is clearly an uninhabited island of ruins. The Mirror World also has even more beautiful floating islands with more magnificent buildings on them. But only this island can evoke moods which I have long silently forgotten.” Mirror Ji whispers with a heavy sigh.

Angel doesn't know what stories Mirror Ji saw when she witnessed the island, but he can understand this emotion.

"Perhaps this is the power of music.” Angel whispered.

Mirror Ji smiled faintly and said: “This power isn't only from the music, but also what the author of this musical piece wants to express.”

What the author of this musical piece wants to express? Angel was stunned. He didn't even notice who the original author of this musical piece was. But he was also touched by what Mirror Ji said. Because the fantasy world is a scene he had dreamt up while listening to < castle="" in="" the="" sky="">. His medium is a dream while the composition was from the music. The music had weaved this dream.

“What is the name of this musical piece?” Mirror Ji asked curiously.

“Castle in the Sky.” Angel said.

“What a name to dream about.” Mirror Ji took a sip of tea and then said to Angel: “This gift is the best I have received in nearly a thousand years. I didn't expect you to give me such a big surprise.”

Angel smiled and said: “Compared with the Lord saving my life, this gift will only appear insignificant.”

Mirror Ji chuckled and smiled as she said: “Compared with your life, it truly is insignificant.”

Mirror Ji's words left Angel speechless. Although what he said just now was true. In fact, it was meant to be more self-deprecating, ah… Sure enough, the “humility” taught by mentor Jon doesn't apply in the Wizard Plane.

“So, if you want to make up for my life saving grace. You have to give me another surprise.” Mirror Ji said half-jokingly half-seriously.

“Another surprise?” Although Angel's eyes looked at her with a strange expression but he didn't hesitate to answer: “No problem, it is my pleasure.”

When Angel promised Mirror Ji, his mind immediately turned: What more surprises should I send Mirror Ji? Why don't I change the music?

Angel did not hesitate to promise as Mirror Ji looked askance at Angel. —Ah, youth, but he is very good!

In fact, when she saved Angel on a whim, she didn't even want him to repay her kindness. She didn't care about it at all.

However, she was very satisfied with Angel's gift and saw the light of Angel. Especially when she thinks back on Angel's illusion spell attainments. Being so accomplished in enchantment alchemy, she can't help but want to blackmail him a little.

“As for what surprise I want, I'll tell you later. Now let's talk about something else. I have a few questions regarding this music box. Can you answer them for me?” Mirror Ji asked.

Angel nodded and said: “No problem.”

“Does this music box have a name?” Mirror Ji picks up the music box which looks like a work of art and asks Angel.

Angel replied: “I didn't name it. Could the Lord give it a name?”

Mirror Ji was silent for a moment: "Let's call it ‘Journey to the Heavens.' It's a journey through the sky, accompanied by music. I like this journey very much.”

Angel noncommittally nods.

“The Tranquil Magic Pattern, Castle in the Sky, and Rewind Sound Illusion. The three are very harmonious when combined. The tranquil magic pattern creates a stillness of mind. The Castle in the Sky soothes the impetuous spirit. And the Rewind Sound Illusion leads the mind to adventure. Each element requires profound attainments and deep control. You not only crafted them well separately but also combined them perfectly. What enviable talent.” Mirror Ji was very satisfied with the Journey to the Heavens and was fully generous in her praises.

Even if this is only a very low-level alchemy work, but for a person with a long life. The pursuit of truth is certainly a lifetime responsibility. But if there can be glorious embellishments on this long lonely journey, the path will be even more beautiful.

To Mirror Ji, the Journey to the Heavens is just a s.h.i.+ning ornament, a kind of spiritual enjoyment.

“I'm glad the Lord is satisfied.” Angel smiled as he said. Before Angel took out the gift, he felt a bit of apprehension. But at this moment, his heart completely relaxed.

“Let's put the tranquil magic pattern and Castle in the Sky aside for the time being. I am very curious to know how you thought of building this fantasy world?” What Mirror Ji was most curious about is the floating island which brought her too much shock.

“I chose these places as nodes, and… When the music played.” As soon as Angel started explaining about the illusion nodes, he was interrupted by Mirror Ji.

“What I'm asking about is the strange feeling coming from the fantasy world… Projecting reality is actually something most illusion wizards can do. What I want to say isn't only about the projection of reality. But the kind of feeling that can directly touch my heart and even evoke my emotions which had long lay dormant for many years.” Mirror Ji said.

Angel was bewildered by Mirror Ji's description. He built the fantasy world based on his dream. What other feelings will she have?

Mirror Ji saw Angel's expression and knew it was hard for him to answer. However, Mirror Ji couldn't help asking: “What were you thinking about when you built this illusion?”

Mirror Ji was very concerned about this intriguing fantasy world. The longer a wizard lives, the weaker their emotions become. She has forgotten herself, but how long has it been since she felt this way?

“What was I thinking about? I saw the clouds change at the beginning of the fantasy world with my own eyes. I spent a long time on the Cloud Whale. When I was free, I liked to look at the pa.s.sing clouds in the sky. According to my memory of that time, I built the first half of the fantasy world.” Angel said.

“What about the second half? The floating island and everything on it.” Mirror Ji couldn't wait to ask this. She was too curious about the island. Every trace on the island seemed to hold profound meaning. She even felt that even a fallen rotten leaf or a broken pile of tree branches held a story.

“When I built this floating island, what came to mind was…” Angel recalled for a moment.

“Nightfall City.” In addition to remembering everything in the Nightmare Plane. Angel even remembered a pair of sad characters in the Nightmare Plane. When it comes to the scene with the bonfire on the island ruins, he thought of a lover named Augustine and a beautiful young girl named Margaret.

Of course, in addition to the Nightmare Plane. When Angel built the floating island, he was still thinking about the towering metropolises in the Film and Television works of Earth.

Whether it's a Nightmare Plane city or a city of Earth. Angel knows where he should stop and can only mention “Nightfall City” in general.

“Nightfall City? I think I've heard of that name.” Mirror Ji thought for a moment and said: “You mean Flower Garden Labyrinth? Those ruins, right?”

“Yes.” Angel nodded and replied.

There was a glimmer in Mirror Ji's eyes as she said: “You've been to Nightfall City in the Nightmare Plane?”

Angel suddenly raised his head abruptly and looked at Mirror Ji in surprise.

Seeing Angel's expression, Mirror Ji understood that her guess was correct, so she smiled and said: “Sanders took you there, didn't he?”

“How does the Lord know?” Angel asked.

Mirror Ji smiled secretly and said: “Because Flora often comes to me for tea~. Little Red behind her was obtained from Nightfall City.”

“No wonder the floating island you built gave me the feeling of time being frozen. Isn't this the characteristic of the Nightmare Plane?” Mirror Ji suddenly realized: “However, it is strange you can express the characteristics of the Nightmare Plane and even place unknown emotions into the fantasy world. Perhaps this is a trait of your illusion system. If Old Book is here, you can ask him about it. Unfortunately, that old man doesn't come out of the High Cloud Library at all.”

“Forget it. I'm too lazy to investigate further.” Mirror Ji waved her hand, took a sip of morning tea, and then lowered her tone slightly as she mysteriously said to Angel: “Now let's talk about the surprise I want~.”