Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 324 Loss and Gain

"rest assured."

Link quickly reassured him, "Master won't abandon Flandre."

"Then you should refuse, sir!"

Flandre was still very anxious and had not been calmed down.

"Don't rush to refuse, let the master think about it some more."

Link first stated his position, then changed the subject, saying, "Actually, even if this weren't the case, the Master already planned to disconnect you from the real 'Small World.' So, Flandre, just because the Master doesn't want the 'Small World' doesn't mean he doesn't want you."

"Then... if Master doesn't want the 'small world,' where will Flandre live?"

Flandre sniffed and muttered, "Master doesn't intend for Flandre to live in his sea of ​​consciousness, does he?"

"clever!"

Link replied in a slightly exaggerated tone, "That's exactly what Master intends to do. So, what do you think? Will Flandre find it difficult to adjust?"

Flandre did not answer immediately, but fell silent.

Unspeakable emotions surged within Flandre.

Her eyes reddened without her realizing it, and her longing for someone suddenly erupted at that moment.

But Flandre held back and didn't cry out loud.

Seeing this, Link had a sudden realization and understood Flandre's current state.

For Link, even though he had nurtured the real "small world" for so long, and through various coincidences, even to the point that it was only one step away from becoming a "world," it was still just a small world.

Aside from the resources and effort invested, it has no special significance.

However, for Flandre, the real "small world" holds a very different place.

Not to mention that the "small world" evolved from Flandre's original world.

The fact that "Little World" is the resting place of her father, the god-killer, means so much more.

Taking a deep breath, Flandre suppressed her emotions and said in as calm a tone as possible, "Master, Flandre will do whatever you say, as long as you don't lose her."

"Don't worry, Flandre, the master will never abandon you."

Link made a solemn promise.

"Uh-huh."

Flandre nodded vigorously, choosing to believe her master.

Immediately, Link's consciousness withdrew from his sea of ​​consciousness and began to seriously consider whether or not he should take some risks and give up the real "small world".

One thing he didn't do was deceive Flandre.

Before Dean Forrest made this suggestion, Link had indeed already considered abandoning the real "small world".

There are many reasons, but two are the most significant.

Firstly, the real "small world" contains too many "foreign objects".

If the favor of the Wizarding World alone could have a significant impact on the real "small world," Link wouldn't have much of a rebellious attitude.

After all, as a wizard, even without a "small world," the path of cultivation from the fourth level wizard onwards requires the participation of the wizarding world's will.

However, even if that white, smooth bone fragment was very likely one of the contingency plans after the Saint's resurrection, Link could not accept or tolerate its unbridled movement between the two small worlds.

At that moment, Link really wanted to disregard everything and try to destroy that bone fragment.

Unfortunately, we were hesitant to act rashly for fear of inadvertently harming the innocent.

Link was afraid of damaging his own consciousness, so he didn't dare to make a move.

Secondly, after two days of comprehension in the Sage-level cultivation realm, the small world of his sea of ​​consciousness has taken another big step forward in the direction of transforming from the illusory to the real.

Link has already foreseen that in the distant future, the small world of the sea of ​​consciousness will one day become a real world!

It should be noted that Link still has a long way to go before he can become a sage.

Not to mention the advancement from a sage to a great sage.

Find a world that serves as your destiny, no rush!

These two reasons, coupled with Link's strong confidence that he could completely sever the connection between Flandre and the real "small world" and bind the identity of the "Spirit of the World" to the small world of his consciousness, were enough for Link to make the decision to abandon the real "small world".

The reason Link didn't immediately agree to Dean Forrest's request was because he had two concerns.

The first concern is whether the will of the Wizarding World will allow Link to do this.

The second concern is whether doing this can really get rid of Nostrodam's resurrection and backup plan.

These two concerns are destined to remain unresolved through thought.

Link must make a choice while considering these two concerns.

"Flandre, begin severing the connection with the real 'small world'."

After careful consideration from all angles, Link finally decided to take the risk.

Compared to profit, Link chose freedom.

"Yes, sir."

Upon receiving Link's shared method on how to sever her "Spirit World" identity and completely cut off her connection with the real "small world," Flandre immediately followed his instructions.

Soon, with Link's help, Flandre completed the cut.

From this moment on, Flandre was no longer the spirit of the "small world" and had no further connection with it.

In a true sense, Flandre only has the master!

The real "small world" that was on the verge of destruction suddenly underwent a violent change.

Blood-red torrential rain poured down all over the world.

This is the very essence of the "small world" weeping!

He was heartbroken over the loss of the "Spirit of the Realm".

First, they were relentlessly burned by raging fire, and then suddenly ravaged by a blood-red rainstorm. The rate of death of species in the "small world" accelerated.

Cornelia, who was sleeping in the sun within the small world of her consciousness, had her connection with the real "small world" easily severed by Link, the "world lord."

Cornelia's connection to the real "small world" is not particularly strong.

Therefore, no unusual phenomena occurred this time.

The origin of the "small world" does not care about the fire elemental spirit Cornelia.

"now you."

Link's consciousness sank into his sea of ​​consciousness, descended to the far side of the moon, and arrived near the crater that led to the real "small world".

Before relinquishing his "World Lord" status and authority, Link must first fill in this hole and block the passage between the two small worlds.

Otherwise, losing the real "small world" and having a backdoor in one's own sea of ​​consciousness that could be pried open at any time would be a huge loss!

As for the two one-way portals between the real "small world" and the fairy world, it's not too late to block them when we truly abandon the real "small world".

Anyway, it's just a matter of a single thought after consciousness enters the real "small world".

After trying for a long time, Link finally found a way to completely decouple the two small worlds.

Moreover, there seem to be signs that the will of the wizarding world favored and participated in the decoupling process.

After completing these preparations, Link considered the pros and cons once more before speaking softly towards the direction where Dean Forrest had disappeared: "Dean, I've made my decision."

"How so?"

Dean Forrest appeared in response.

"I do."

Link nodded slightly but firmly.

"Hold on."

Dean Forrest said something, but made no other move.

Beside the sixth-level sage Rosenthal, another Dean Forrest appeared: "You heard everything, didn't you?"

"certainly."

Rosenthal nodded, then asked, "But isn't this a bit too hasty? Shouldn't we let the little guy think about it some more?"

Dean Forrest chuckled, "Even if he had more time to consider it, he would still make the same decision."

"Alright."

Rosenthal had no intention of saying anything more.

It wasn't that he didn't want to uphold his principles, but the allure of advancing to the seventh-level Great Sage was simply too great, and besides, the person involved had already agreed.

Moreover, it's not like Rosenthal didn't do it; the Rivosos Academy couldn't find any other sixth-level sages eager to advance.

Since that's the case, it would be impolite to refuse.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Forrest smiled slightly.

the other side.

A glint of light flashed in Dean Forrest's eyes as he stood in front of Link: "Both sides have agreed, so let's begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, the two Forrests exerted their strength simultaneously.

In the blink of an eye, the world changed.

Sage Rosenthal, Link Grand, and Dean Forrest appeared in a vast, six-sided, pure white space.

The Great Sage Soth hovered alone not far from the three of them, holding a handwritten book and reading it intently.

"Grandmother, they all agreed."

Dean Forrest gestured to Rosenthal and Link to remain calm, then stepped forward and said respectfully.

The shrewd Forrest Diomand had already enlisted the protection of the Great Sage Soth before going to find Rosenthal and Link Grand.

What confidence this is!

"Um."

The great sage Soth responded.

Without her making any move, the handwritten book in her hand disappeared, and two high-backed chairs appeared behind Rosenthal and Link. "Please sit down."

The two sat down as instructed.

The Great Sage Soth slowly descended, saying as he went, "Rosenthal, there is something I need to tell you in advance."

"Please speak."

Even the aloof Rosenthal had to maintain a respectful demeanor before Dean Forrest, but he had to remain deferential to the Great Sage Soth.

This is both a sign of respect for the founding of the academy and for the great sages of the eighth level.

"Using this relatively clever method to obtain a top-tier 'life-bound world' has a drawback."

The Great Sage Soth said calmly, "That means your chance of advancing to Sainthood will be at least half that of other Great Sages of the same rank. Can you accept that?"

"I can accept it."

Rosenthal did not hesitate and gave his answer directly.

"it is good."

Great Sage Soth then turned to Link, "Are you sure you've thought this through? You must know that a 'seed' with the potential to grow into a 'world' is extremely difficult to find. It's practically a matter of luck. You played a part in Waters' ability to transform that broken world of gods into a 'seed.' Abandoning this 'small world' and finding another like it will be incredibly difficult."

"I've made up my mind."

Link also gave an affirmative answer.

There's an old saying from a past life: "Though Liang Garden is beautiful, it's not a place to linger."

This real "small world" has a thousand good things and ten thousand wonders, but from the moment Bai Rungu could freely slip from the real "small world" into his sea of ​​consciousness, it was destined to be abandoned.

It's only a matter of time.

"Let's begin then."

After completing the formalities and confirming the attitudes of both sides, the Great Sage Soth wasted no more time. "Do not resist!"

With a thought, the Great Sage Soth created a multicolored light shield that enveloped Rosenthal and Link.

"Link Grande."

The Great Sage Soth suddenly shouted.

"exist."

Link quickly replied.

Follow your inspiration.

The great sage Soth instructed, "Your intuition tells you that when it's time to cut, cut decisively, understand?"

"clear!"

Link was extremely focused, ready to abandon the real "small world" at any moment.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Link's consciousness has not yet entered the area to block the two portals to the fairy world.

"Rosenthal, get ready."

The Great Sage Soth treated everyone equally, giving Rosenthal, who stood at the very top of the sixth-level sage rank on the West Coast and even in the entire wizarding world, the same careful instructions.

"Yes, Dean."

Rosenthal replied in this way.

The Great Sage Soth, who hadn't heard anyone address him as "Dean" for a long time, paused for a moment before quickly regaining his senses.

Back when Rivoss Academy was first established, wasn't she the one who served as its dean?

The exceptionally brave and ruthless Sage Rivo of that era was active throughout the myriad realms, constantly waging war.

The Great Sage Soth calmed himself, raised his hands, and pointed his two index fingers at Rosenthal and Link respectively.

A series of obscure fluctuations emanated from the Great Sage Soth and surged toward the two of them.

Rosenthal and Link, especially Link, were unable to immediately accept and absorb all of these obscure fluctuations.

The multicolored light shield then came into play, locking in the obscure fluctuations that had not been absorbed in time, preventing unnecessary waste.

Soon, both of them had absorbed enough obscure fluctuations.

A very special bond was formed between the two.

A sudden inspiration struck Link, who realized an opportunity to relinquish his identity as "Lord of the Realm".

Without the slightest hesitation, Link followed the plan he had prepared many times, his consciousness moving in and out quickly.

First, they blocked the two one-way teleportation portals, and then immediately transferred the "Lord of the Realm" authority to Sage Rosenthal through that special link.

Rosenthal, who was well prepared, absorbed the "Lord of the Realm" authority almost the instant it appeared on the special bond.

Try to become the new "Lord" of the real "small world".

The great sage Soth held his breath, wary of any possible unforeseen events.

Then I was wary of loneliness.

The real "small world" changed hands very smoothly.

Link was worried that the will of the wizarding world would favor him and not cause trouble.

The white, smooth bone fragment also did not cause any trouble.

As for whether he has escaped the resurrection of the Saint of Nostrodam, Link is still uncertain.

However, he intuitively felt that he had most likely shaken off that boundless white bone fragment.

But before Link could even exhale a sigh of relief, his expression suddenly turned very strange.

Even though he has already completed the most thorough abandonment and severance, why does he still have a vague feeling that he can indirectly control the real "small world" through the sun in the small world of his sea of ​​consciousness?

What's going on here?

A world within a world?

(End of this chapter)