Mystery: Starting with the Night Pope.

Chapter 337 Dream Sanctuary

After dealing with the bounty and reward issues, Klein finally calmed down and entered the illusionary realm.

Having received Krestai's approval, he no longer needed to worry about his promotion to "diviner".

However, he also kept in mind Bishop Truman's instructions to complete the advancement to the "Dream" path before advancing to the "Diviner" path.

In each of these pathways, Sequence 5 represents a qualitative leap, because each advancement at the beginning of this sequence requires the assistance of a ritual.

The "Dream" route has the same requirements in this regard.

"But what is the principle behind this?" Klein was no longer the beginner who had just stepped into the world of extraordinary beings, and his understanding of the "dream" path was deepening day by day.

"The principle of the potion system is to maintain self-awareness. After reaching Sequence Five, the mental pollution from potions has become very serious, and it will get out of control if you are not careful."

"But the 'Dream' path is free from the corresponding pollution! It's truly pure power!"

If there is no spiritual pollution, why is ritual still needed?

Klein reflected on the knowledge he had gained and hesitated.

During the evil god sacrifice in Backlund, Klein moved the Dream God statue onto the sacrificial altar, preventing the sacrifice from taking place.

He received a reward afterward.

That is the qualification for Sequence 5 and Sequence 4 of the "Dream" path.

This "qualification" includes an ascension ceremony, more complex prayer rituals, and corresponding knowledge.

"Let's give it a try." Klein's consciousness sank into the illusionary realm, sensing the faint connections, and headed towards the place guided by his spirit.

Before long, Klein arrived at his destination, the Dream Sanctuary located in the Solomon Imperial Capital region of the Illusionary Realm.

This is the headquarters of the Dream Cult of the North and South Continents.

Of course, the real sanctuary is in the real Solomon Empire, but this is the sanctuary's projection in the illusionary realm, and also the temple for all dream believers in the illusionary realm.

Klein knew he would be here, but as a daytime worker working as a "fool's boatman," he didn't have much time to come here to play.

This time, however, I had no choice but to come.

In the Gift Ritual of Sequence 5 and Sequence 4 of the "Dream" pathway, the Sanctuary is an extremely important part.

"Fairy Tale Wizard..." Klein recalled the sequence name, which carried a strong sense of fantasy.

The promotion of a "Fairy Tale Wizard" consists of two parts: first, holding a corresponding promotion ceremony, and second, holding a prayer ceremony in the sanctuary under the dreamlike statue that holds some truth.

The second part is the strangest. Previously, Klein's dream prayer rituals were always held in any prayer room and he could still communicate with the "Supreme Dream". But now he has to make this request, which is very strange.

"I have a feeling that there's a pitfall..." Klein suddenly felt a surge of spiritual energy. It was an extremely strange feeling, not dangerous, but rather somewhat too comfortable.

It's like a good night's sleep after a long day of work. When you wake up, all the fatigue is gone. You stretch and feel so comfortable that you shiver.

"What's going on?" Klein looked up at the sanctuary in front of him and was speechless for a moment.

"Is this...?"

Before him stood a palace that surpassed Klein's imagination, a palace that truly symbolized infinite dreams.

Every part of the palace was extremely magnificent, inlaid with sparkling gemstones such as pearls, diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.

But these are all real-world dreams; the dream palace contains countless beautiful things that exist only at the limits of human imagination.

But this kind of beauty is more abstract. Countless colors flash, reaching the limits of color and perception, like the vastness and endlessness of the starry sky. Everyone can see what they desire most in their heart here.

"A dream world?! That's outrageous." Klein slowly opened his mouth wide, and it remained open for a long time.

"No, this is the illusionary world!" Klein suddenly realized something.

Everything here is a reflection of the human mind. This palace may not actually be like this in reality, because it is exactly the same as the dreamlike heaven described in the dreamlike holy book. It should be a reflection of the minds of all dream believers.

The Illusionary Realm was created by the "Supreme Dream," but it is not His dwelling place, nor even His divine kingdom.

Then what's in front of you isn't a real "dream paradise".

"But to be able to witness such a miracle in the illusionary realm..." Klein walked into the sanctuary with awe.

"Huh? A newcomer!" Klein suddenly heard a surprised voice, and a priest dressed in a magnificent white robe came forward to greet him.

"Hello, fellow believer..." The priest approached Klein, then stopped and looked at Klein incredulously.

"You...you are the bishop?" the priest quickly corrected himself.

"..." The sixth sequence of the "Dream" pathway indeed qualifies one to become the bishop of a certain church.

However, Klein had always been on "secret missions" and had never even entered the real Dream Chapel.

Klein looked at the priest and felt a spiritual sense of familiarity with him.

This is also a true dream follower, a "prayer," and now he's probably doing the same job as Klein's "fool's boatman."

It's somewhat ironic that even though He's already a Sequence Six, someone who could be a bishop, this is the first time He's seen a true Dream Follower, a "Prayer," apart from that unfathomable Bishop Truman.

"Hello, this is my first time here. Could you take me to pay homage to the 'Statue'?" Klein nodded gently and asked in a friendly manner.

The term "sacred image" is an honorific title for the divine statues in the sanctuary, which are different from those found outside.

"sure."

When faced with such a "prayer," Klein finally understood how others felt when they faced him—they couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill, and their attitudes softened considerably.

Unless you're a true enemy, someone you'd love to kill immediately, it's hard to feel any ill will towards a fantasist.

If it is a true enemy, then that enemy will definitely covet your body and soul.

"This is really strange..." Klein was alarmed by the subtle power of this kind of power to change one's opinion of another person almost silently.

"Fortunately, I'm one of them too..."

Klein followed the Dream Priest on his journey through this fantastical land that resembled a dream paradise, and along the way, he finally experienced the daily life of "Little Sun".

"Gensokyo" is nothing special.

"The statue is inside." The Dream Priest led Klein through a curtain of water.

"Your Excellency, if this is your first time worshipping a holy icon, it is best to suppress your spiritual agitation."

That was the reminder from the Dream Priest.

Klein raised an eyebrow slightly, then his eyes suddenly lit up.

At that very moment, his spirituality, which belonged to the "dream" path, instantly boiled over, as if it wanted to break free from Klein's mind and be completely absorbed!

(End of this chapter)