It has completely submerged into the ball of light in the water.

Lichenda looked at her adopted son worriedly.

Dimi was standing right there...... Motionless.

"What did you do?"

"He's going to be fine," said Goth, "just ...... A dream that you will forget when you wake up. ”

……

Goth's spells were the most suitable for him to use now.

He won't be able to use the spell well until he gets back the lost part of his concept.

A few years ago, when the teacher Black Lord fused the "Book of a Thousand Laws" into Goth's soul, he took away part of Goth's soul as a price.

Everyone has "desires". And "desire" is an extremely complex thing, influenced by Goth's personal experience and social customs...... will still be branded as "impulsive" on him.

Just like without the concept of a "chair", people can still choose to sit on a smooth stone.

Without the concept of "clocks", people can still perceive time, and can work at sunrise and rest at sunrise.

The "desire" taken away by the Lord of the Black did not shake Goth's personality. He didn't know that his "desires" were limited, and he still knew what he "should" do here.

Leave the Black Floating City and earn money as a small merchant like your own father.

Be gentle with those girls who "can arouse their biological instincts".

But...... Year after year, Goth slowly understood.

Deep down, there is still something missing. He just repeats what he should do.

The spell of the Lord of Darkness failed to really take away the Goth "**". What the young mage gains is the "ability to control desires." No matter how strong the impulse is, his heart will gradually return to peace.

Such a self will not be able to reach the top.

Such a self is also destined to be unable to make a choice.

Therefore –

Exchange your mage status to the world in exchange for "desire". Then, through those who remember you, you can regain your spellcasting ability and knowledge. In this way, in addition to the fact that most people will forget their existence, they will break the confinement of their teachers and at the same time have talents, knowledge, and a complete soul, reaching unprecedented heights.

It's just that......

The self who can perfectly control the "desire" will naturally not regard "making girls forget themselves" as a nightmare. In that self's opinion, maybe they can be happier this way.

And now in the opinion of this self who has regained his "desire...... Although it is not impossible to bear it...... But if it could be better if they could regain their memories......

There is give-and-take. Goth, who has no "desires", is also an emotion that does not care about the desire to manipulate others.

Regaining "desire" allowed Goth to reach an incredible height in confusion and control spells.

With the help of the Manfred Staff, he can even induce the "desires" in the souls of others without having to think about the details, and make the enemy fall into a long-lasting dream.

The ...... that Dimi fell into It's such a spell.

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Dimi knew he was dreaming.

But despite this...... From the dreams triggered by the "desire" in his heart, he is still deeply immersed in it.

In the dream, he is still him. He couldn't manipulate himself in his dreams, he could only watch things happen.

He could only remind himself not to confuse himself with his dream self.

He couldn't be sure...... Once you are fully absorbed into the dream, will you still be able to wake up?

……

Dimitea? Grecia is still the prince of the Empire.

Only this time...... After the death of his biological father, he still roamed the mainland alone.

Dietford III did not disappoint it. Dietford III in his dreams is the same as in reality...... It's just that in reality, Dimi will never see him again.

No. It's just a dream, Dimi told himself. The father in reality is no longer there. He'll be here just because you want to meet him......

The scene changes.

……

The life of a ranger makes Dimi feel fulfilled. He is alone and on horse, but he is also at ease.

Until one day......

In the wilderness of Okad, he meets a young girl who wants to steal his horse. The girl was dressed plainly black, and at first glance she knew that she was a habitual thief in the nearby mountains.

"Victoria?" Dimi in the dream easily grabbed her, but Dimi was shocked when he observed the reality of all this from the perspective of the dream.

This "Victoria" is not a soulless person from another world. She's really just...... It's just a female thief in the nearby mountains.

For this kind of person, Dimi generally reports directly to the official. It's just that "Victoria" immediately said that she was familiar with the situation of the robbers in the mountains and was willing to take the blame for making meritorious contributions.

Dimi in the dream didn't fully believe this. He asked "Victoria" to lead the way, and the two of them went into the mountains to investigate.

After seeing through "Victoria's" plan to escape alone, she finally became "honest". Dimi also learns about her past: her father was a minor nobleman of the empire who was forced to fall here.

It's the story that used to be used as a pretext...... Dimi in reality understood.

It's not the same as just listening to a story.

……

With the help of "Victoria", the nearby bandits were swept away. Victoria herself was given leniency, and after helping her pay a large fine, she was reverted to freedom.

But...... She also has nowhere to go now.

So, she asked to stay with Dimi until she paid back the money. Dimi in the dream did not refuse.

……

It's unreal! Dimi told himself.

Victoria in the dream has the same appearance as reality, and the kind of strong, sometimes impulsive, and intelligent personality......

In addition to the difference in identity caused by the different growth environment, it is almost the girl that Dimi knows.

But...... This is not true.

As long as this "this is illusory" mind is saved, the dreams caused by the confusion control technique will become shattered just like the usual real dreams.

The speed of time in the dream realm also began to speed up.

……

Dimi in the dream realized that he had fallen in love with this girl.

And "Victoria" ...... Nor is he as reserved as the soulless man in reality.

There's just one thing that gives Dimi a headache.

How do you explain this to your father? Until now, "Victoria" didn't know that she was the crown prince of the empire.

How could the future emperor of the empire marry a female robber with a criminal record?

Dimi brought "Victoria" back to the Heavenly Dome Palace and told her the truth. At one point, "Victoria" wanted to leave alone, but Dimi stopped her.

"I will make Victoria my only wife, the future Empress of the Empire," he said to Dietford III, "and if you are not satisfied, allow me to renounce the succession to the throne." I believe that Bina can also be a good female emperor. ”

Dietford III finally agreed. Chancellor Friedrich tried to thwart him, but finally understood Dimi's thoughts.

The grand wedding took place as scheduled. All...... It's all complete.

……

Dimi in reality felt at ease.

At least that dream self...... Very happy.

Dreams change.

A new story, starting all over again.

……

Immerse yourself in your own "desires".

This time, the story is structured in the opposite direction.

In the dream, Dimi's biological father is an ordinary ranger. After he died fighting to protect the village, Dimi took up his mantle.

In an adventure...... He was surrounded by wolves.

In a desperate situation, a red figure holding a parasol fell from the sky.

With a single blow, a raging firestorm swept away the wolves.

"The Bright World". The supernova of the Empire saved him from danger.

……

When the two met again, "Dimi" had already become the captain of the girl's personal guard. In order to see the girl again, he crossed the mountains and mountains to the imperial capital, and happened to meet the girl recruiting guards.

The girl is very fond of the strength of "Dimi". The two are also spending more and more time together. Dimi's experience and skill have helped the girl overcome many crises.

When I look back, the two sides have relied on each other for a long time. It's just that...... The fly in the ointment is that this "Dimi" failed to become a secret warrior in the end.

It's just that the ending is still happy.

After all...... No one can stand in the way of this girl's choice.

……

Dreams are constantly changing.

Sometimes it was two grassroots mage guards who worked together.

Sometimes they don't give in to each other and compete with each other, and they are known as the two stars of the empire.

But...... In Dimi's "lustful" dreams, that ending remains the same.

Lost his father twice.

He suffered from a broken family twice.

There is only one of its most important treasures, which must not be let go.

……

I don't know how many dreams I've experienced.

This dream is the one that is closest to reality. It's just that...... The Emperor did not die in battle in the Pure White City. After surviving the crisis, the older generation of emperors, empresses, prime ministers, dukes, as well as Dimi, Maiden, Bina, Linna, Victor...... All gathered at the table to celebrate the hard-won victory with a grand feast.

No one was absent.

The father and mother are asking about their marriage to Victoria.

All...... All perfect.

……

"So many wonderful worlds," a voice echoed in Dimi's ears, "how about choosing one?" ”

Dimi smiled.

Maybe the weak-willed will indulge in it. But......

At some point, he was able to control his body again.

Dimi stood up from his chair. The surrounding scene vanished, leaving only a dim white mist.

"You know my answer."

"Really...... Do you still like Victoria a little more in reality? ”

"Of course. Not only did I like the way she looks, her voice, her character...... And every day she spends with me. ”

The voice didn't answer.

"I admire you for having such a spell, 'Star of the Stars,'" Dimi said, "but...... In the dream just now, you didn't appear once. ”

"Looks like you've made your decision." The voice said with regret.