Chapter 1420 Heart-Wrenching <TOC> Chapter 1422 Controllable and Half-Uncontrollable
Translator: SumTLMan
At this point, the topic seemed to come to an abrupt end. Yet, Frost didn’t pause, he continued, “Now that we’re on this subject, something has crossed my mind that I’d like to share with you.”
“You have something on your mind to share with me?” Angel looked quizzically at Frost, waiting for him to elaborate.
However, Frost didn’t speak right away. Instead, his gaze began to wander slowly, scanning the other individuals present. There was an unmistakable intent in his eyes — one of dismissal.
At this moment, Isabelle stood up, “Given that Black Castle has just undergone a calamity and surface structures need rebuilding, there’s a lot to be done during this time of reconstruction. I think I’ll take my leave for now.”
Truthfully, Isabelle had wanted to leave much earlier, right when Frost started probing about why the Prelude of Reincarnation had failed. Every moment she sat there felt like sitting on pins and needles. So, when she caught Frost’s dismissive glance, she seized the opportunity to exit.
After sharing her thoughts, Isabelle cast a complex glance at Angel, “I’ll have some matters to discuss with you later. We’ll talk then.”
After Isabelle’s departure, it was natural for Isabella not to stay any longer and she followed suit. Kimberly, despite her reluctance to leave the nourishment of her surroundings, realized she was outmatched by the situation. Meeting Frost’s gaze, she finally let out a sigh and turned to leave.
“I’ll head to the back as well,” Sanders said, standing up. Considering their location was just the main hall of where he and his disciple resided, Sanders leaving just meant he was moving to another room.
However, before Sanders could completely leave, he whispered something discreetly, a covert message, which only Angel could hear.
After hearing what Sanders had to say, Angel was momentarily taken aback.
By the time the hall was entirely empty, Angel turned his attention to Frost, awaiting his next words.
However, while looking at Frost, Angel couldn’t help but recall the previous message from Sanders, casting a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Frost didn’t immediately explain the reason for keeping Angel around. Instead, he said with a smile, “You seem a bit perplexed. Did that wizard earlier pass on some words to you?”
Angel looked somewhat embarrassed, “He is my mentor, Sanders. Indeed, he did mention something to me earlier. But it was merely a small speculation regarding Lord Frost.”
“Why don’t you share it?”
After hesitating for a moment, Angel gathered the courage to ask, “Lord, did you say before that you’ve met King Guman?”
Frost’s face took on a nostalgic look as he nodded, “Yes, he was a very intriguing wizard.”
Intriguing? Angel wasn’t quite sure how Frost defined ‘intriguing’, but the consensus in the Southern Region’s Wizarding World was that King Guman was a brutal, intense, and ambitious individual. It was hard to understand why such a person would be considered ‘intriguing’ in Frost’s eyes.
“Did you make a deal with King Guman when you met him?” Angel continued.
Frost nodded again, “Yes, I indeed made a deal.”
Angel looked somewhat dazed, “Was the content of the deal related to observing the Scarlet Sovereignty?”
Frost smiled and nodded, “Exactly that. I made the deal with King Guman to assess whether the Scarlet Sovereignty would go out of control.”
After a brief pause, Frost said, “Given King Guman’s character, he likely wouldn’t have revealed the contents of our deal. And aside from him and me, the only one who would know about it is the one whose name was taken away. Did he tell you?”
“Yes, it was Rolando who told me,” Angel confirmed with a nod.
Angel was aware of the matter, having been told firsthand by Rolando that his most malevolent personality emerged due to a deal struck between King Guman and a mysterious figure.
However, Angel hadn’t associated Frost with the mysterious figure mentioned by Rolando until Sanders relayed this speculation to him, which then jogged his memory.
“So King Guman named him Rolando?” mumbled Frost, continuing, “To extract information from Rolando, one must suppress his malevolent side. I’m somewhat surprised you managed to do that.”
Although Frost claimed his surprise, he didn’t inquire how Angel achieved it, giving Angel a sigh of relief. After all, had Frost probed further, the existence of the Wilderness of Dreams might have been exposed.
By now, Angel was convinced that Frost was indeed the mysterious figure who once struck a deal with King Guman, then using the Dark Sonata to strip Rolando of his true name and forcibly manifest his darkest self.
Upon confirming this, Angel’s impression of Frost deepened.
Whether Frost was benevolent or malevolent remained indeterminable for Angel. But one thing was clear: Frost seemed to be a moderate wizard. At least during his deal with King Guman, he didn’t bully nor covet the Scarlet Sovereignty, ultimately upholding his end of the bargain.
Given this, Frost’s credibility appeared somewhat elevated in Angel’s eyes.
Frost inquired, “Is that all you wanted to ask?”
Angel nodded; he simply wanted confirmation.
Frost acknowledged, “Now that you’ve had your say, it’s my turn… Do you plan on leaving the Southern Region for the Source World?”
Caught off guard, Angel was momentarily taken aback. While he braced for Frost to delve into his hidden secrets, Frost’s concerns were surprisingly off the mark from Angel’s expectations.
“Huh? Head to the Source World?” Angel repeated in bewilderment.
Frost nodded, “Don’t you wish to reenter the mysterious realm? In the knowledge-starved Southern Region, it’s difficult to achieve that. I can take you to the Source World, as a token of gratitude for sharing the alchemy process.”
Angel glanced at the Heavenly Coeur Wind on the table, “Isn’t the Heavenly Coeur Wind already a form of Repayment?”
“The value of repayment is for me to decide. In my opinion, the Heavenly Coeur Wind is insufficient,” Frost responded, “Also, I hope that one day you can step into the mysterious realm.”
“What’s your answer?”
Without much thought, Angel immediately shook his head, “I’m not planning to leave just yet. I still have unfinished business in the Southern Region.”
“Are you sure?” Frost, taken aback by Angel’s swift refusal, pressed on, “The current connection between the Southern Region and the Source World is severed. If you plan to reach the Source World on your own, the space-time distance isn’t something that can be resolved in just a few years. If you agree, I can take you with me when I leave.”
For anyone else, Frost’s words might’ve been enticing. After all, resources and knowledge dictate everything. For wizards aiming to go farther, staying in the Southern Region doesn’t offer much of a future; eventually, they have to leave.
Had it been the old Sanders, he probably would’ve agreed.
However, what Frost didn’t know was that Angel had already found another shortcut to the Source World — the Phase Gateway located in Cold Ancient City of the Tan Continent!
By utilizing the Phase Gateway, he could travel to other Plane Aspects of the Abyss and then make his way to the various Wizarding Worlds. From there, he could use their Gateways to reach the Source World.
Moreover, Angel wasn’t lying. He genuinely had unfinished business in the Southern Region.
Jon’s ailment, for instance, mirrors the complexities of family affairs, much like a tangled web of responsibilities, promises, and unfinished business. Just as there are agreements with Vaudeurs Lord yet to be fulfilled, and mysteries like the Tidal Realm still left unexplored… and the list goes on.
Angel is bound to venture to the Source World. Moreover, this journey might be on the horizon sooner than anticipated.
But certainly, not a departure for the present.
“I’m certain. I’ll set out for the Source World, but not just yet,” Angel responded with unwavering conviction.
Frost gazed deeply into Angel’s eyes, searching for a hint of hesitation but found none. This steadfast resolve took him by surprise.
Regardless of Angel’s inner thoughts, Frost was sure of one thing: swaying Angel’s decision would be like moving a mountain.
Frost sighed quietly, “Very well, I respect your choice.”
“However, my offer of a reward still stands. Since you don’t need my assistance to leave the Southern Region, I’ll repay you in another way. Whatever you desire, don’t hesitate to ask.”
Angel paused, taken aback by Frost’s unexpected generosity.
Seeing Frost’s expectant look, Angel felt a tug of uncertainty in his heart. It was hard to gauge the scope of what he could ask for.
While he had a myriad of requests in mind, he didn’t want to overstep Frost’s boundaries.
After a long internal deliberation, Angel finally inquired, “I remember you once mentioned visiting King Guman to assess if the Scarlet Sovereignty might spiral out of control?”
Frost nodded, “To be precise, to gauge the potential of it going out of control.”
“Could you enlighten me about what ‘losing control’ entails?” Angel asked with genuine curiosity. Even though he had brushed with the mysterious before, his understanding of the mysterious was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Had Rolando not mentioned the word “uncontrolled,” the idea that a Mysterious Object could go rogue would never have crossed his mind.
Frost was caught off guard when Angel raised the topic. The emotion in his eyes was complex, and this “naive” inquiry brought back memories of the past.
How could an alchemist, unaware even of the rank of the Mysterious Object, come so close to the mysterious realm?
Should one call it fearless or ignorant?
Yet, fortune truly favored him.
If other alchemists heard Angel ask such a thing, they would probably want to strangle him on the spot.
How could they stay composed when such an alchemist reaches places they can hardly access?
Fortunately for Angel, he’s now dealing with Frost, not another alchemist.
While Frost isn’t as radical as the other alchemists, he still feels fate is playing tricks on him.
He sighed and began to speak slowly.
Chapter 1420 Heart-Wrenching <TOC> Chapter 1422 Controllable and Half-Uncontrollable