Chapter 1797 Remolding the Shell <TOC> Chapter 1799 Presence Revealed
Translator: SumTLMan
Antonio said, “Yes, Lord Pat had already left Sky Mechanical City through the planar passage three hours ago.”
Muse nodded, then inquired, “And what of Horus?”
Antonio, seeming to understand Muse’s intention behind the question, stated directly: “Lord Horus has already returned to the main city area. Earlier, through the Magic Eye, I conveyed information to him. I believe that given Lord Horus’s broad perspective and reputation, he wouldn’t spread word of today’s events.”
Muse breathed a sigh of relief, “That’s good to hear.” He then addressed the primary concern, “You revealed yourself to see me; have you uncovered any clues?”
Antonio immediately affirmed, “Yes. I previously dispatched the Magic Eye to patrol near Red Sunflower Lane, and there were no findings. However, when we investigated the place where Silkvine was temporarily residing, we noticed something peculiar.”
Muse sharpened his focus, intently gazing at Antonio, awaiting his explanation.
“As the Arrow of the Vanquished tore through the void and descended, the entire city was engulfed in darkness. According to Silkvine’s friends, Helen and Livi, while they were wondering what had transpired, Silkvine suddenly became silent. They were so engrossed in the light brought by the Arrow of the Vanquished that they failed to notice Silkvine’s condition immediately. It was only after the darkness began to lift that they realized Silkvine had fainted.”
“Silkvine fainted? Could it have been the work of the Bud’s devotees?” Muse speculated.
Antonio replied, “According to Silkvine, before she passed out, she faintly saw a figure. This figure wasn’t Helen or Livi, and it’s highly likely to be one of the Bud’s devotees.”
Muse pondered, “If it was one of the Bud’s devotees, why did they only attack Silkvine without killing her? Or taking her away?”
Antonio surmised, “Perhaps they weren’t able to? Although it was dark at the time, the streets were still bustling. The various checkpoints weren’t lax, and it wouldn’t have been easy for them to discreetly take Silkvine away.”
Muse: “There might be the reasons you mentioned, but they don’t paint the full picture.”
“What do you mean, my lord?”
“Perhaps, their intention wasn’t necessarily to kill or take away Silkvine…” Muse narrowed his eyes, seemingly having a revelation. “I have a thought. I need to see this Silkvine for myself.”
Antonio: “Very well, I’ll have Silkvine brought immediately.”
“That won’t be necessary.” A delicate voice suddenly emanated from beside Antonio. Turning his head, the handsome young man was gone, replaced by an alluring noblewoman dressed in ballroom attire.
Without a second thought, Antonio recognized her. Surely, this must be the form the Director took using a morphing spell.
Muse, holding a goose feather fan half-covering her face, let out a crisp chuckle from behind it. “I’ll go to her myself. Now, under what pretense should I? I recall there’s a tea party about to start, that pretext sounds fitting.”
As she spoke, Muse playfully swayed her fan and vanished from Enchanted Sky Mechanical City.
Half an hour later, in Silkvine’s room, Muse managed to divert Helen and approached Silkvine with a beaming smile. Under Silkvine’s dubious gaze, Muse gave her fan a gentle wave.
Silkvine only felt a fragrant breeze, and her consciousness plunged into deep slumber.
Muse gazed intently at Silkvine, seemingly deep in thought.
“Director, what are you planning to do now?” Countless light points converged to form a pale blue spirit, and Antonio materialized in the cramped room.
Muse gave a coy smile, sidestepping Antonio’s question. Instead, she elegantly tapped Silkvine’s brow with her fan.
A minute later, Muse retracted her fan, opening and waving it thoughtfully. Her eyes appeared pensive: “Summon Rosen.”
Antonio did not inquire about the reason, but directly through the Magic Eye, summoned Rosen, who was currently attending a meeting in Infinite Battle Tower.
A moment later, Rosen, dressed in a golden wizard’s robe, appeared before Muse.
Rosen looked at Muse’s graceful ladylike appearance with an emotionless gaze, as if he was already accustomed to her demeanor.
“What did you call me for?” Rosen asked calmly, “I am currently holding an urgent internal meeting regarding the Bud’s affairs.”
Though Rosen spoke evenly, the implication was clear: If there wasn’t something more pressing, he would leave.
Muse smiled, pointing with her folding fan to Silkvine who lay unconscious on the bed, “I’ve made an important discovery; perhaps you’d like to see her.”
Following Muse’s gaze, Rosen queried, “Is there something wrong with Silkvine?”
Instead of explaining, Muse lightly tapped her own forehead with her fan. Grasping her meaning, Rosen quickly approached, touching Silkvine’s forehead with his cold mechanical fingers.
Rosen observed, “There are unusual traces left behind. As I suspected, is it an inside job?”
Muse nodded, recounting the situation previously discovered by Antonio, “… I suspect the Bud’s followers are attempting to probe into Silkvine’s memories through some method.”
Rosen speculated, “It’s highly likely. However, unfortunately, this individual’s power is not strong. Silkvine’s memories have been obscured, and they haven’t breached the defenses I set up.”
“Even if they had breached the defenses, it wouldn’t matter much. Silkvine herself doesn’t know much; she’s only aware that she’s become a sacrifice. She doesn’t even know the general situation of the Bud.”
In Rosen’s view, the adversary would gain little information from Silkvine. However, by leaving their traces behind, they could potentially be tracked in return.
Muse shook her head and pondered, “Perhaps what that individual seeks isn’t merely obscured memories.”
“In the memories she retains, albeit hazy, only you appear. Yet in the clear recollections, traces of others emerge.”
Rosen queried, “Do you mean… Angel?”
Muse nodded affirmatively, adding, “Silkvine’s memories have been somewhat clouded, while Helen and Livi’s memories have been selectively erased. However, certain aspects related to Angel persist in their memories.”
Within their recollections, Angel might not be the culmination, but he is certainly the catalyst for several events.
Perhaps his presence isn’t as pronounced as Rosen’s, but he’s still likely to catch the attention of the Bud’s followers.
When the matter pertained to Angel, a rare seriousness emerged in Rosen’s eyes, especially since Angel had once saved him.
Rosen took a moment to contemplate, then directed Antonio, “I will track him using the traces he left behind. You, on the other hand, should keep an eye on Silkvine, including Helen and Livi, ensuring their safety.”
Turning his attention to Muse, he continued, “Regardless of whether Angel becomes a target or not, relay this information to him through the signal tower.”
“You handle the affairs concerning Angel; I’ll take care of everything else related to the Bud that’s out in the open.”
Muse instantly grasped Rosen’s intent. Having been targeted by the Arrow of the Vanquished, by its unique traits, he wouldn’t be targeted a second time. Moreover, by Rosen openly taking charge, it would indirectly diminish Angel’s apparent involvement in this matter.
Muse nodded in agreement, “Alright. I’ll contact Angel shortly.”
Chapter 1797 Remolding the Shell <TOC> Chapter 1799 Presence Revealed