Chapter 1732 Decided <TOC> Chapter 1734 Essence of the Golden Oak
Translator: SumTLMan
When the curtain was drawn aside, Butler Number 1 drifted in from outside, finally stopping in front of Angel.
“Young Master Angel,” Butler Number 1 began, opening his mouth to retrieve a black letter from within his round form. “There’s a letter addressed to you.”
Angel took the letter, noting that only his name was written on the exterior with no indication of who had sent it.
It was a standard magical letter, complete with a magical contract clause on the bottom left corner. This clause, similar to a contract, attested to the safety level of the magical letter. Trusting this, Angel saw no threat in opening the envelope to pull out the letter inside.
Upon viewing the contents, Angel’s eyes narrowed slightly, and Gloria, sitting opposite him, straightened up inquisitively, “This is——”
The pitch-black letter bore a symbol resembling a halo, at first glance, appearing to depict a ‘solar eclipse’.
“The mark of the Profound Lord,” Gloria intoned slowly.
The Profound Lord was a Supreme Demon God within the Abyss. Due to connections with Popoca, Angel did indeed have some ties with this Supreme Demon God. However, it hadn’t reached the point where the Demon God would personally send him a letter.
Thus, it was almost certain that this letter was delivered by a devotee of the Profound Lord.
“The Profound Alchemy Association,” Angel whispered the name, then turned his gaze to Butler Number 1. “Do you know who delivered this letter?”
Butler Number 1 shook his head. “It’s A Magical Letter enhanced with a location spell, delivered directly to the mansion’s entrance.”
Angel inquired, “When did it arrive?”
“The night before last,” Butler Number 1 replied.
Angel had been spending his days in the Wilderness of Dreams lately, so he was unaware of the existence of this letter until Butler Number 1 saw Angel emerge and handed it over to him.
“Does the Young Master have any involvement with the Profound Alchemy Association?” Butler Number 1 asked with a hint of concern in his eyes. “The Young Master should be aware, while the true mark of the Profound Lord can enhance one’s alchemy, it’s very likely that it might trap one’s soul for the Profound Lord, isn’t it?”
Butler Number 1 was clearly worried that Angel might have entanglements with the Profound Lord in terms of alchemy.
Angel shook his head, “If I really had ties with the Profound Lord, I wouldn’t have entered the Research Institute.”
“That’s true. As long as you don’t join the Profound Alchemy Association, you should be fine,” Butler Number 1 sighed in relief.
On the other hand, Gloria commented, “Speaking of which, I’ve also purchased some ingredients from the Profound Alchemy Association in the past. They might be radical, but as long as you don’t clash with their beliefs, communication is possible. You might as well see what the Profound Alchemy Association wants with you.”
Angel opened the letter and activated it with a specific energy, revealing rows of text.
After reading, a hint of contemplation flashed in Angel’s eyes.
“Who sent it? What did they write?” Gloria asked curiously.
“Massaro.”
Hearing this name, Gloria frowned, “If I recall correctly, he seems to be one of the chief priests of the Profound Alchemy Association. Why would he contact you, and what did he say?”
“He didn’t write much, just a simple greeting, and an invitation to an exchange meeting. Apart from that, he casually mentioned the Drama Shadow Box, seemingly regretting not having bought it.”
“The Drama Shadow Box? That’s definitely related to the Breezy Magical Materials Shop,” Gloria deduced. Since Angel had briefly mentioned the Demon Flower Fairy Magical Bloodstone’s origin before, Gloria quickly grasped the situation. “So… will you attend their exchange meeting?”
Angel shook his head and remarked, “The exchange meeting is tonight. Even if I leave now, I probably won’t make it in time. So, I’ve decided not to attend.”
Furthermore, even without attending, he had an inkling of their intentions.
Gloria interjected, “At its core, they likely want to ascertain whether you truly stand behind the Breezy Magical Materials Shop, and if so, the depth of your involvement.”
The answers to these questions might also indicate the Profound Alchemy Association’s stance towards the Breezy Magical Materials Shop.
“However,” Gloria pondered aloud, “if you don’t go, they might assume with certainty that you’re firmly supporting the Breezy Magical Materials Shop and becoming their pillar of strength. Are you sure about not attending?”
Angel nodded affirmatively, “I won’t attend, but I’ll send a letter in response.”
As Gloria pointed out, if he doesn’t show up, he’ll surely be perceived as staunchly backing the Breezy Magical Materials Shop. Angel wouldn’t mind genuinely becoming the shop’s cornerstone, but only if he truly understood the inner workings of the shop.
Currently, his knowledge of the Breezy Magical Materials Shop was limited. Offering cursory support for the shop now can be seen as repaying a favor.
Until he has a comprehensive understanding of the Breezy Magical Materials Shop, Angel wasn’t planning on committing unconditionally to its cause.
The fact that he didn’t engrave his emblem on the Drama Shadow Boxes sold at the Breezy Magical Materials Shop was a calculated move. It was to leave room for flexibility between the shop and the Profound Alchemy Association.
Since it was a two-way magical letter, Angel directly penned his response below. He then activated the energy seal on the envelope.
The dark letter, as if sprouting wings, gracefully floated out of the room. Eventually, it transformed into a speck of light, disappearing into the horizon. Ultimately, it would reach the original sender’s hands.
“What did you reply?” After the letter was sent out, Gloria asked with a hint of curiosity.
Angel didn’t hide anything and responded directly, “I wrote about my upcoming plans.”
“Upcoming plans?”
“In the next few days, I will be leaving Sky Mechanical City,” Angel stated calmly. The content of his response to the Profound Alchemist Association was precisely this. On the surface, it seemed like he was indicating a stance: he intended to leave Sky Mechanical City, thus choosing not to get involved in the dispute between Breezy Magical Materials Shop and the Profound Alchemist Association.
However, this stance was quite ambiguous. He hadn’t explicitly stated that he wasn’t supporting the Breezy Magical Materials Shop.
Therefore, when the members of the Profound Alchemist Association read this reply, they would surely have a lot to ponder. Even if they managed to locate the Breezy Magical Materials Shop, they would certainly not act rashly.
In doing so, Angel maintained a balance among the three parties, positioning himself as the fulcrum of this equilibrium.
As long as he, the fulcrum, was present, the Profound Alchemist Association would probably not dare to act against the Breezy Magical Materials Shop. Similarly, Angel had not completely blocked the path of the Profound Alchemist Association. They could still seek out the Breezy Magical Materials Shop to purchase materials. Whether they would be successful would depend on Viking and… Lord Rosen’s willingness to sell to them.
After hearing Angel’s words, Gloria nodded, “That seems like a good approach. You’re not overly involved, yet you haven’t entirely withdrawn either.”
If someone else had adopted this strategy, it might not have been successful. Striving to save face for both parties isn’t easy. However, Angel was different. As a member of the Research Institute, neither the people from the Breezy Magical Materials Shop nor the Profound Alchemist Association would dare to offend him lightly. It was precisely his presence that made both parties cautious of each other, resulting in a relatively balanced situation.
Chapter 1732 Decided <TOC> Chapter 1734 Essence of the Golden Oak