Chapter 569: Nightmare Domain Reborn

Angor took Nano to the room next to his own bedroom, where Papaya was having a dinner party with her people around their tiny skysc.r.a.per.

They all stopped their actions and looked at Nano with puzzled looks.

They felt confused because even though Nano was a lot taller than Krakoks, he was still tiny by human standards. Even after spending some time with Angor and Dodoro, the Krakoks still considered Nano a shortie.

Is that a dwarf? Papaya broke the silence first.

It was Nano who replied first by yelling furiously, WHO ARE YOU TO CALL ME A DWARF?! Im gonna kill you, you undersized freaks!

The Krakoks dived back into their building when they saw Nano rolling up his sleeves and getting ready to fight.

Papaya remained calm and didnt move since she saw Angor was still with them.

Angor lifted Nano into the air by his collar and warned, Do anything stupid to them and Ill cancel our terms. All of them.

Nanos anger instantly deflated.

This is Nano, Angor put the Fibber down and explained to Papaya, hes called a Fibber, a humanoid race, not a dwarf. Hes going to live with you all from now on. Try to be friendly.

Friends?! With these short stuff?! Nano protested.

Angor narrowed his eyes and changed his words by saying, Alright, not friends. Youre going to be their student and study.

Study? Nooo! What can these tiny brains teach me anyway? No, please dont! Nano kept yelling, but he lowered the volume of his voice when he noticed Angors expression getting colder. But, but what possibly can they teach me?

Angor snickered. The Krakoks are brilliant craftsmen as well. Maybe youre better when it comes to weaving and house designing, but you should learn how to paint properly.

Nonsense! My people all said that my sense of coloring is the best!

Oh, I see Fibbers do tell fibs. Angor smiled. Think carefully. Ever since you went to Pierre, did anyone ever tell you the same thing?

Nano wanted to protest again by saying that all Fibbers was honest, but he couldnt because Angor was rightn.o.body would comment on his coloring in the past five years when they talked about his crafting.

They-they didnt know true art!

Angor turned to speak to Papaya. So, what is your first impression on Nanos clothes?

Nano puffed up his chest proudly so that Papaya could examine his attire better.

Papaya considered before replying, The outline and texture are really good! But the color ouch. Is this a new trend that people are falling in love with?

Nope, said Angor.

Nanos mouth fell agape.

Next, Angor took out a piece of silk from his braceletNanos product.

How about this one? Angor presented the silk to Papaya.

Ohhh, this is so soft and chilly! We can make the best summer vest out of it! Papayas eyes brimmed with admiration.

Nano was looking pleased again. However, he didnt get to maintain it for very long, especially when he heard Papayas next words.

But the hue on this thing is so messed up! We can try cutting it up and use a single color to make something

You you dont have the sense of an artist Nano looked rather defeated.

Angor glanced at him and added some salt, That lady you see outside is a famous truth-finder wizard. She loves to dress up too. What did she say about your clothes?

Nano lowered his head to his chest. He knew what a truth-finder wizard meant in this world.

Do you think your colleagues, the Krakoks, and a true wizard are all telling ties? So, are you the only artist here? Angor decided to reveal the truth to Nano. Spend some time with Krakoks to learn what true art is, and help each other should you need it, because

Its very likely that you will be neighbors for a really long time.

He didnt say the last part. As planned, he was going to bring both Krakoks and Nano back to Old Earth so that they could work for his family.

When Nano wanted to complain again, Angor stopped him by dropping his bed onto the floor. Next, he set up a small private area in the room for Nano to stay in.

Remember what I said? No fighting or bad language, or else

Angor didnt leave any other restrictions around Nano since Nano did not have any supernatural powers. Just in case Nano tried to misbehave, he asked Dodoro to keep an eye on the little guy.

With Nano settled, Angor glanced at the mist illusion behind the Krakok apartment where the Soul Floret containing Freuds soul was placed in. After making sure Freud was fine, he turned around and left the room.

Freuds new home had to wait until after the auction.

Angors next destination was Sunders study. He needed to tell his teacher about the abnormality he saw on his right hand earlier.

As soon as Sunders heard what Angor came for, the gentleman dragged Angor into the gravity garden to perform tests. At the same time, he also took some notes on his personal notebook.

I see. Any illusion that is cast through your right hand will be affected by nightmare aura, meaning, its potency will be multiplied. Sunders failed to contain his envious expression as he said, It must have something to do with the green marks.

Really? Angor removed his glove and gazed at the glowing sigils which seemed more active after he cast several illusions; it was as if his mana aroused them.

Theres another factor I need to find out, Sunders continued. Deploy your nightmare domain.

Angor nodded and complied.

When both of them entered the castle hall created by Angor, Sunders immediately looked at Angors hand again.

Just as I thought Sunders widened his eyes when he saw the green sigils glowing brighter than ever.

Angor also felt something differentthe nightmare monsters living in his nightmare domain all became very vigorous and energetic, especially the lone rainbow dragonfly he captured in Darkivil Empire. The insect was now dancing around in the air while s.h.i.+ning like a neon lamp.

This is The marks are releasing nightmare aura into the area, Sunders explained while gazing intensively at Angors bigger hand.

It seemed that nightmare creatures could only survive in nightmare aura. The amount of nightmare aura in Angors own nightmare domain was slowly decreasing as time went by, which caused the residents to lose their vitality as well.

But now, the nightmare aura sent by Angors right hand aroused them.

Apart from the particularly bright insect, the teacups and the toy soldiers also visibly became brighter.

Wait if this keeps on, can these guys block and reflect powerful attacks again like how they did during Twilight Auction? Angor asked.

Those abilities will surely come back, but not to the same level as before. So No.

But why?

Youll see.

Sunders asked Angor to wait for a bit longer.

They remained silent for several minutes until the nightmare aura fully filled up the entire nightmare domain.

Further tests told them that the teacups could now reflect level-2 cantrips, while anything more powerful would shatter them easily. Similarly, the toy soldiers could drain level-2 cantrips and unleash the power back out to harm their targets.

Your nightmare domain can only contain so much nightmare aura at its current state, Sunders explained. If you wish for these monsters to grow stronger, you must improve your capacity first. However, the only way to achieve that is to absorb new pieces of nightmare domains. This is as difficult as finding new destinies. And even if you somehow get lucky like how you did last time, I suggest that you do not attempt it before becoming a wizard.

Angor was already satisfied with what he had right now. After all, he could use the nightmare monsters as another defense line against level-2 cantrips.

Sunders asked Angor to cancel the castle hall. He then unleashed his own nightmare domain, the dark tower. By doing so, Sunders wished to find out whether Angors new hand could replenish nightmare aura for someone elses domain as well.

The answer was yes.

Those green sigils have a similar effect as nightmare stones, which also release nightmare aura into the surrounding area. Sunders sighed and said, Nightmare stones are extremely expensive, if you havent known. I guess your new hand can help us save a lot of expenses from now on.

Angor frowned as he remembered a certain invention he saw in Earth movies. As he remembered, that amazing item called a battery was already considered obsolete in Jons world.