After listening to Milla’s explanation, Daniel couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.
He finally understood why Enzo disliked Milla so much. Someone who thrived on causing chaos was a nightmare for any guardian of rules.
"So, the monument recording the rules of the Mental Plane... it was you who stole it?"
Milla responded, her tone almost innocent, "Indeed, that’s true. The situation at the time was a bit complicated, so I had no choice..."
She finished with a pitiful, almost harmless expression.
Daniel, as always, didn’t just listen to her words—he was also sensing her thoughts.
It was clear that Milla had a talent for stirring up trouble. At this point, Daniel even found himself wondering whether she might be scheming against him.
But up to now, Milla hadn’t shown any intent to harm him. The bigger question, though, was what exactly she had done in the Mental Plane to provoke such anger from the Guardians?
If it was just stealing a stone tablet that recorded the rules, it shouldn’t have led to such fury.
It was highly likely that Milla had stumbled upon or violated some core issue of the Mental Plane’s system.
Mental Plane
Daniel didn’t want to expose his relationship with Milla. He knew that doing so could easily provoke Enzo’s anger, and he definitely didn’t want to be pursued or hunted.
After all, he was just casually visiting the Mental Plane, and there was no need to make enemies with someone like Enzo.
With that thought in mind, Daniel smiled faintly and said,
"I’m looking for the exit of the Mental Plane. Could you guide me there?"
Just as the words left his mouth, Daniel’s Psychic Perception picked up on the fact that Enzo seemed to be communicating with another entity.
Even the content of their communication couldn’t escape Daniel’s perception. This was the power of Psychic Perception, a God Rank Skill that allowed him not only to sense the target’s inner thoughts but also intercept their communication with others.
At this moment, Enzo spoke.
"Human, I’d be happy to guide you."
"But before we go, the ruler of the Mental Plane wishes to meet you."
"Of course, I need your consent before proceeding. Would you be willing to meet our ruler?"
Enzo’s tone was polite, but Daniel immediately understood the underlying intent.
If he refused, Enzo would likely force him to meet the ruler, though whether he could actually be taken was uncertain.
More importantly, Daniel couldn’t understand why the ruler of the Mental Plane would want to meet him.
To be a ruler of a plane, one would have to possess the strength of at least the Emperor of Angels level.
But the Mental Plane wasn’t the same as a semi-plane like the Divine Realm, which made it theoretically more powerful.
Daniel couldn’t help but wonder: Did this ruler possess god-level power?
If so, it would present a great risk to Daniel. Even with Time Stream, a skill that could be considered a "cheat," he would still be in considerable danger.
Yet, as Daniel thought further, another realization hit him.
At some point in the future, he was bound to meet the Moon Goddess Luna, and they would have some form of connection.
According to his understanding of fate, this meant he likely wouldn’t face any fatal danger before meeting Luna.
So, meeting this ruler of the Mental Plane might not be as dangerous as it seemed.
With that in mind, Daniel nodded.
"If that’s the case, I’ll meet with your ruler."
Upon hearing Daniel’s agreement, Enzo seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
He nodded and said, "In that case, I will respect your will and teleport you to the ruler’s location."
As Enzo spoke, a portal appeared, and he continued,
"Please rest assured, our ruler is very kind. He only wishes to meet with you personally."
Daniel nodded slightly, accepting the words at face value. However, this reminded him of when Sarko invited him, claiming that Malkar, the ruler of the Abyss, was friendly.
That turned out to be nothing more than a lie.
So, while Daniel listened to Enzo’s reassurances, he wasn’t inclined to trust them fully.
Nevertheless, he stepped through the portal.
Upon passing through the portal, Daniel found himself in a vast, empty space.
The area was unlike anything he had seen before—it was completely devoid of any treasure chests.
Enzo, standing beside him, explained,
"This is the Void Zone. No treasure chests are created here, as no thoughts can manifest in this place. It is a quiet space."
Daniel nodded quietly. The silence was almost unsettling.
Compared to the surrounding area, which was filled with countless treasure chests and ideas, this emptiness was a stark contrast.
In this stark silence, Daniel’s gaze was drawn to the Heart of Crystal in the center of the space.
The Heart of Crystal glowed with a soft, gentle light.
Though the glow wasn’t overly bright, it had a profound radiance, illuminating the entire space.
"Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."
Enzo spoke, then disappeared in an instant.
At that moment, Daniel felt a powerful wave of mind power emanating from the Heart of Crystal.
Despite its strength, the mind power struggled to scan Daniel, as the mist surrounding him still obscured his presence.
Simultaneously, the Heart of Crystal emitted mental waves.
"Human, you are the first being I cannot see through."
"In this world, only gods are beyond my perception. No other beings can block my scans."
Daniel furrowed his brows, irritation flickering across his face.
"Scanning me with your mind power on our first meeting—don’t you think that’s a bit much?"
The Heart of Crystal fell into a brief silence at his words.
After a moment, a flash of light emanated from it, and the crystal entity transformed into a human-like shape.
Though it appeared human in form, its essence still seemed to be composed of crystal.
"Apologies. This has been a habit of mine for many years."
"If I’m not mistaken, you are Daniel, right?"
Daniel nodded. The Heart of Crystal knowing his name didn’t surprise him at all.
"Before this, have we crossed paths?"