[The Time Limit of your Domain's transformation has come to an end.]
[Your Domain has gone back to normal.]
[The power of the Forest of Secrets enlightens your comprehension with both Nature and Dreams.]
[Your Domain has been strengthened by +10%.]
[Your Domain has developed the Theme: {Forest of Fantasia}!]
[Your Domain has developed the [Dream Gate] Domain Ability!]
"Another Theme this soon?" I was surprised.
[The {Forest of Fantasia} is a Domain full of fantasy, beauty, and imagination.]
[The more imagination and dreams you aspire for, the stronger and larger it will grow.]
[Strange and fantastic visitors might sometimes knock at your door.]
[Depending in their intentions, they might be new friends or evil creatures!]
"Was this an effect I already had?" I wondered. "It feels like it was already on effect for a while!"
"Hahaha, maybe. Domain Abilities are merely manifestations of already existing talents." The Great Spirit laughed.
[The Domain Ability [Dream Gate] has transformed your Domain into one of the few Gates connecting to the Mythical Realm of {Dreams and Nightmares}!]
[By sacrificing Materials, Mana, and other energies, and by commuting in the deep of the night and falling asleep, you can enter the Dream and Nightmares Realm for a few hours, free of charge.]
[Every visit will bring forth new Dream Power and enlightenment to you and your Domain.]
[However, if you abuse this Ability and enter too many times without taking a proper break, you might end up being absorbed by the Realm.]
[In that case, you will eventually become a permanent member of the Realm, forever trapped for being too greedy!]
"And this ability seems also quite crazy…" I sighed. "Ugh, well, that's… that I suppose. I wish Morpheus was here so he could have seen what just happened. He's currently taking care of my daughter."
"Well, it's better …" The Great Spirit said. "Oh, looks like your big guy is back."
"Phew, I feel much stronger now." Mark sighed in relief, his Magic Circle and Physique have also grown slightly stronger.
"How strong did you get?" I wondered.
"I got to Tier 2 Rank 8 in a single sitting! Almos there with Tier 3!" He said happily.
"Well done!" I celebrated. "And your Physique?"
"Tier 1 Rank 5 now, not bad! I got a lot more of Runes." He said. "So I'm pretty satisfied. Got better and newer spells and overall, I feel refreshed. Let's log-in now, shall we?"
"Sure!" I nodded, sighing in relief that my life was going back to "normal".
"Huh? What's wrong? You look so tired." He said. "I thought we rested well.."
"A-Ahahah… I'll tell you while we log-in." I sighed.
I ended telling him what happened just now, Mark was really surprised, and would have wanted to join me on that trippy adventure a bit himself.
"Can't I log-in to that world too?" Gabriel wondered, as we put on the headgear.
"Um, I don't think you can Gabriel…" I said. "Sorry, but maybe you could play outside or something while we're busy?"
"Oway..." Gabriel felt slightly sad as he flew away. He suddenly fell asleep over the couch in a flash… I guess he was tired.
"It's a bit weird he wanted to log-in." Said Mark. "Though, isn't he a spiritual being? Maybe he could get through if he makes a connection with us."
"He's not exactly a spiritual being, but a more special being as he's an Archangel! He might be too restricted." I wondered.
"Oh well, maybe I could try something later." I said. "For now, we've got a lot to do, so let's go back."
We logged in at long last, as a bright light engulfed our entire beings and then we appeared in the middle of the streets of the Luminous Kingdom's Capital.
It was as beautiful as I remember it! A big city filled with so many people all wandering around, big shop stalls, the smell of street food, the laughter of people.
The brightness of the sun in the sky, it was a wonderful atmosphere.
"Well, well, well, looks like you guys are finally freaking back!" Said Rita. "You took a while to log-in! Were you two too busy hunting IRL monsters?"
"Hahaha, maybe a bit, yes." I giggled.
"I wish I could have joined you! But I was pretty busy with all the clients, sorry." Lily apologized.
"Wait you went to hunt IRL monsters?! Why didn't you ask me for backup!" Jenny complained, sitting over Lily's head. She didn't mind having her on top of her…
"We didn't know if you were available of not, Jenny." I said. "Mark said you were working."
"I was but I could have just walked out of job." She shrugged. "I was already considering quitting and working as a Hunter or something."
"Well, the earning is indeed pretty good, but its hard for me to move on from my daily life routine." Said Rita. "I've got my kids; I don't want to be away from them all the time because I'm smashing monster skulls."
"I guess that's right…" Lily nodded. "I am happy with my life as it is, I won't mind helping Elayne hunt them down whenever she needs help but… I don't think I would actively seek to hunt monsters for a job."
"Me neither…" Rita nodded. "Anyways, where should we go now? Is Angelina online?"
"Yes, she's been online for a while now. She went to investigate the Mine Dungeon outside of the city to get me some clues about anything suspicious." I said. "I think a few of Camilla's "shadows" accompanied her and her party. So they're pretty busy."
"Oh, I see… Maybe we should go meet Ambil then and advance in the Trial?" Lily asked. "I'm feeling full of energy!"
"Me too, let's do this." Rita said, strangely optimistic. "Of course, can I keep a few of the ones we make? So I can sell them and earn some buckerinos."
"So you want to sell them on Earth? I guess they would cost millions…" I nodded. "Fine, you can keep a handful. Are you saving the money for your future?"
"Yeah, for my kid's college, and also I want to go on vacations at the end of the year, maybe Easter Island or something." She smiled.
"You sure got plans! Count me in if you ever go!" I said.