"Now, Mom can not only freely change a small part of the surrounding environment’s rules, but also create stable teleportation channels, and even..."
She paused, her voice becoming mysterious:
"Mom can even temporarily rewrite the flow of time in a small area. Look, my child..."
Nari extended a tentacle to lightly tap a group of glowing jellyfish swimming by.
The next moment, the time around these jellyfish began to slow down, and their every move became extremely slow.
"This ability..." Ron held his breath: "is already close to manipulating at the rule level..."
"It’s all due to the favor brought by my child," Nari said gently, while turning her attention to the stand-in puppet in her arms:
"This little clone is also growing rapidly."
The puppet slowly opened its eyes, and in those eyes shone a light of wisdom identical to Ron’s.
It waved its small hand at Ron, the movement containing a wondrous sense of agility.
"Besides honing its constitution under your control every day," Nari proudly said:
"It has also learned three Abyssal languages of Mom’s, enabling it to communicate with the wise Sea Sirens.
The most interesting part is, it even helped Mom tame a group of musical jellyfish that now play beautiful music for Mom every night..."
As she spoke, the stand-in puppet made a slight gesture.
A few jellyfish, looking like transparent silk, swam over from afar.
They swam slowly around Nari, their bodies emitting a harmonious chime like wind chimes.
"Amazing..." Ron genuinely praised, while sensing the marvelous connection with the stand-in puppet.
Though just an extension of consciousness, that connection was deeper than any alchemy item.
"Mom, I plan to apply to descend into the Abyss again in a few days."
He directly stated his purpose:
"On one hand, to visit you, and on the other, I have some important experiments that need the unique environment of the Abyss."
"Really?!" Nari’s excitement almost burst through the consciousness space, all her tentacles swinging excitedly:
"Is my child coming home? Mom has to prepare lots and lots of good things! I’ll bring out the most precious collections from the treasury for you to see!"
Her voice became urgent:
"When? Tomorrow? The day after tomorrow? I’ll get ready for your welcome right now! The entire territory must celebrate your return!"
"Within a week at most." Ron, touched by her enthusiasm, softened his tone:
"I need to handle some matters at the observatory first, then I’ll come down to find you."
"And this time, I need to conduct many experiments," he explained in detail:
"According to an ancient alchemist’s research records, certain important experiments will have better effects in the Abyss environment. The unique time flow and energy concentration can greatly increase success rates."
Nari immediately became more excited:
"Mom can provide you with the perfect experimental environment! Whatever conditions you need!"
"I plan to attempt an improvement on the Spirit Dew," Ron began listing his plans:
"I’m also considering extracting some of your blood samples to modify my Slime Monster assistant.
Additionally, I want to see if I can activate more forms of the Magic Sword in the special environment of the Abyss..."
"Of course you can! All of it you can!" Nari readily agreed:
"Take as much of Mom’s blood as you need! And I know many ancient activation rituals, which might help your Magic Sword awaken more abilities!"
She paused, her voice becoming even more tender:
"Also, the little robot you made last time, I’ve been keeping it safe for you.
It suffered some damage in the storm, but Mom repaired and enhanced it with Chaos Energy.
Now it can move freely in the Abyss and even has some special abilities..."
These promises warmed Ron’s heart.
Nari’s care was so comprehensive, considering almost everything he might need.
For the next half hour, Nari chattered on about various experiences during this time:
How she used music to tame a group of irritable devil fish, making them guards of the territory;
How she transformed plankton into living decorations that glow, turning the entire seabed into a dreamlike starry sky.
And how she established "friendly" relations with Apostles from other areas.
By displaying overwhelming strength, ensuring none dared to spy on her territory, guaranteeing absolute safety for Ron’s visit...
"My child, did you know?" Nari suddenly said softly:
"Ever since having you, Mom finally understands what true emotion is.
For long years before, Mom was just lost in Chaos, without goals, without hope, merely existing by instinct..."
Her voice grew choked:
"But now it’s different. Mom has you, someone she wants to protect, a reason to strive.
Even altering these environments, is to make sure you feel comfortable and happy when you come..."
This sincere expression deeply moved Ron.
Although this relationship went through many tribulations and various calculations at its foundation.
But at least at this moment, there was no doubt about the authenticity of Nari’s feelings towards him.
"Alright, Mom, I need to handle some experiment preparations first."
Having chatted for quite a while, Ron could only quickly conclude this long-awaited exchange:
"In a week, we’ll meet again."
"Alright..." Nari nodded reluctantly:
"Mom will be patiently waiting. But remember, child, whenever you need help, Mom will come right away!"
"Even if in the Main World, Mom can reach your side through Chaos Power!"
She earnestly added: "Although the cost will be very high, Mom is willing to do anything for you!"
The consciousness connection slowly disconnected, and the meditation chamber returned to silence, save for the faint sound of instruments being moved outside.