Chapter 356 Entering the Unknown Territory 1

Next, without hesitating, Scarlett explained, "Because the Barrier Area here is not in a normal state, but in a special self-repairing state!"

In a self-repairing state, not only does the Barrier Area not emit any conventional energy fluctuations.

Moreover, it can automatically absorb some external energy particles."

As a result, these external energy particles merge with the energy particles originally existing within the Barrier Area, creating a magical phenomenon called the Magical Convection Phenomenon."

However, this Magical Convection Phenomenon is generally difficult to detect, which is why the vast majority of powerful beings are unfamiliar with it."

"So, the unusual energy fluctuations we just sensed were caused by this Magical Convection Phenomenon?" Upon hearing this, Leo Ray's furrowed brows slowly relaxed as he pondered aloud.

"Yes, Your Excellency, that's exactly it."

Scarlett nodded slightly, her signature starry eyes blinking as she continued her explanation: "And the reason the energy fluctuations we felt just now were so intense."

The only answer is that this Barrier Area is undergoing a massive self-repair!"

"A massive self-repair, huh? That's indeed a very rare situation."

Hearing this, a flash of white light shot through Gideon Black's glasses as he pondered and nodded, "Since each Barrier Area represents the crystallization of wisdom from various races,

as a result, Barrier Areas inherently possess nearly perfect self-repair functions, able to exist for a long time even without maintenance."

Moreover, even if the hidden Magical Protective Barrier at the entrance of a Barrier Area is broken, it can't be considered a large-scale self-repair."

Unless the entire Barrier Area itself has experienced significant issues."

"That's right, from the current situation, there's only one answer.

That is this unknown Barrier Area has already become incredibly ancient and long-forgotten!" On the other side, Scarlett nodded vigorously and affirmatively, "From this, we can also draw a conclusion.

Everything is almost impossible to be man-made, otherwise, the previous anomalies would not have occurred.

After all, the Barrier Areas were created to exist covertly.

Barring any accidents, that Barrier Area should be an abandoned ancient land that is still functioning in some way."

"That makes sense. This way, the anomalies we mentioned earlier and the sudden appearance of an Advanced Magic Puppet can be fully explained."

After pondering for a moment, Gideon Black adjusted his Gold-rimmed Glasses and began, "Firstly, the occasional abnormal energy fluctuations, as explained just now, were caused by the Magical Convection Phenomenon.

Secondly, the sound of shattering glass often heard at night is due to the ancient Barrier Area's Magical Protective Barrier aging phenomenon, caused by its long-neglected state, only similar in sound.

However, it was quickly repaired automatically, so no traces could be detected."

Last but not least, the decline of water levels in the Protective City River and the Lake in the Island at the city center is due to the unstable nature of the Magical Protective Barrier at the entrance of the Barrier Area.

This instability caused some water from the lake to flow directly into the Barrier Area."

As Gideon Black was speaking, Kara nodded thoughtfully and said, "The Protective City River on the outskirts of the city and the Lake in the Island at the city center are indeed connected through underground rivers.

As soon as the water level drops in one place, the other will inevitably experience a simultaneous decrease!"

"So that's how it is…"

Hearing this explanation, Gregory Mason's resolute face brightened in understanding, only to display confusion once again as he asked, "How do we explain the disappearance of so many Orioles then?"

"That's actually very simple." Scarlett glanced at the now peaceful surface of the lake, then continued, "I'm sure everyone is familiar with the Orioles' unique self-preservation mechanism, right?

It involves emitting strange sound waves to hide themselves, so predators can't locate their exact positions through scent.

Within the realm of Magic, these sound waves have long been proven to create a special resonance effect with certain Barrier Areas, even capable of interfering with the function of Magical Protective Barriers."

However, this resonance is extremely weak under normal circumstances, virtually negligible."

But, since this Barrier Area at the center of Mystara City is in a long-neglected state.

It can be easily explained as long as there are no accidents."

"I see, so you're saying these Orioles inadvertently opened the entrance to the Barrier Area and flew in?" Upon hearing this, Kara, looking enlightened, murmured, "Right, the Mystara City residents who reported Orioles' disappearances were indeed concentrated near the city center, which corresponds perfectly to this point!"

"In summary, it is indeed an ancient, unknown Barrier Area that caused all of these events to happen.

And the entrance to this ancient Barrier Area is right in the heart of this Lake in the Island!"

On the other side, with a flash in her starry eyes, Scarlett's gaze once again fixed on the now calm and empty lake center, concluding her explanation.