Chapter 1829 Formation <TOC> Chapter 1831 Current Situation of the Ruins
Translator: SumTLMan
A question and response had been ongoing for roughly ten minutes. Rhine, although expressionless from beginning to end, was inwardly smiling and nodding in agreement.
Angel’s responses were consistent with the character he presented.
Perhaps his sense of identity with Savage Grottoes wasn’t as strong, but his sense of belonging to Phantom Island was very intense. This meant that as long as Phantom Island remained a part of Savage Grottoes, it was highly unlikely for Angel to cause any issues.
During centuries of coexistence, Rhine was certain that Sanders would never betray Savage Grottoes. Therefore, there would be no problem with Angel either.
After confirming this, the piece that Rhine felt was missing, the part that caused him worry, was now satisfactorily in place.
He could now confidently center future plans for Savage Grottoes around Angel, as a core element of their development. For instance, with Angel’s status as a member of the Research Institute, Savage Grottoes could arrange for more alchemy apprentices to receive education at Achillea Comprehensive College, a piece that Savage Grottoes had always been missing. Now, Angel’s status filled that missing piece.
This piece would eventually supply Savage Grottoes with a substantial number of alchemy talents, marking an important indicator for the long-term development of the area. That’s why Angel was too significant, and Rhine had to test his attitude.
Of course, since Rhine intended to leverage Angel’s status, he would also compensate him in other areas, like providing greater resources.
After confirming Angel’s attitude, Rhine said with a smile, “Questioning is mutual, if there is anything you’d like to ask me, now would be the time.”
The reason Rhine offered this was because he noticed that since Angel had arrived, he seemed hesitant, as if he had something he wanted to say. Thus, Rhine gave Angel the opportunity.
Rhine Mute found it peculiar that even though he willingly let Angel lead the conversation, at this moment, Angel fell silent.
What was the topic that made him hesitate to speak and yet uncertain to ask?
Rhine Mute was very curious, but he did not rush Angel, choosing instead to wait quietly. He was confident that if Angel truly had doubts, he would certainly voice them.
Sure enough, after two minutes of silence, Angel spoke.
“Rhine Mute, if one day there was a matter that could potentially affect the entire Wizarding World, should I proceed with it?”
Rhine Mute had waited a long time, only to be met with such an unexpected question.
Did Angel’s words imply that he was preparing a major move, one that could potentially impact the whole Wizarding World?
“Have you consulted with Sanders?”
“There’s no need to ask.”
Angel’s succinct reply was laden with implications. Was it unnecessary to consult Sanders because he already knew Sanders’ response, or was it because Sanders would be involved in it too, hence there was no need to ask?
Rhine Mute’s thoughts were swirling, yet he kept his composure: “Whether you should proceed depends on the consequences of your actions.”
“There’s significant risk involved,” Angel pondered for a moment before responding.
“Since there is a risk and yet you still wish to proceed, does this mean that the action will bring you greater benefits?” Rhine Mute did not pry into what Angel intended to do but instead helped him analyze.
“Yes, not only will I benefit, but many others will as well. It may even…” Angel paused, “It may even have the potential to change the existing order.”
Rhine Mute’s pupils contracted, contemplating a change in the existing formation?! According to Angel, the task he intended to undertake had the potential to Shift the Gears of History?
Rhine Mute recalled the last transformation of the world’s order when, a millennium ago, Sky Mechanical City aggressively promoted the “Steam Path,” bringing the vast majority of nations on the continent closer together through steam trains.
Looking back now, the steam train appears to be of great benefit, not just to the Wizarding World but to the world of mortals as well. However, this is a retrospective view; back then, the “Steam Path” project was, in truth, a veritable “Bloody Road.”
This path disrupted many people’s share of the pie.
Each nation essentially paid the price of localized wars, and several proud nations that were archenemies even launched full-scale wars over it. The number of casualties was beyond count.
Despite the scale of the tumult, it was confined to the world of mortals. The Wizarding World, at least on the surface, seemed tranquil, with few openly opposing it.
If Angel also aimed to pry at the gears of history, was he planning to use mortals as leverage again, or…
Rhine Mute, with an unchanged demeanor, withdrew his gaze, yet his heart was anything but still. Angel intended to stir the order of the extraordinary world…
“What do you perceive the risks to be?” Rhine Mute asked cautiously.
After pondering, Angel considered what scenarios might unfold if the Wilderness of Dreams were indeed launched… After a moment, Angel replied, “The external risks and the distrust of the people’s hearts.”
The so-called externals are naturally those terrifying creatures that roam around the periphery of the Dream Realm. Originally, Angel wanted to establish the Wilderness of Dreams in the Abyss, but it was immediately quashed with a single blow, which goes to show that without stronger forces to escort it, the Wilderness of Dreams is quite vulnerable to covetous forces. The success in establishing the Wilderness of Dreams in the Southern Region was entirely due to the involvement of Shava.
As for the distrust in people’s hearts, that is even easier to understand. When something new is introduced, people’s initial considerations are not the potential benefits it could bring, but rather the impact it may have on us, and this negative impact is often exaggerated.
Rhine Mute is unaware of the specifics that Angel referred to, and judging solely from his response, it doesn’t seem to be too serious a matter. He originally thought it might lead to a standoff with the World Will or even a cataclysmic doomsday… After all, the gears of history are not so easily pried.
“Every endeavor carries external risks, and distrust is in human nature. If these are the only two risks, then I believe they are within a controllable range,” Rhine Mute paused and looked at Angel, inquiring, “These two risks remind me of the steam-powered railroads. Initially, nations were distrustful and reluctant to build railway tracks.”
“So, following this line of thought in reverse, does your mention of changing the order mean that you’re also preparing to introduce something new?”
Rhine Mute speculated further, “Is it one of your alchemical creations?”
Angel: “Something like that.”
Rhine Mute could tell that Angel seemed unwilling to elaborate, and after some thought, he respected Angel’s wishes and did not pry further.
“If you really intend to proceed, when do you plan to do it?”
Angel: “It won’t be too long, but not right now.”
To minimize his presence, Angel could not afford to draw attention at this time.
“If this matter truly has the potential to disrupt the current order, then you must conduct a thorough assessment, considering both its positive and negative aspects,” Rhine paused, “Furthermore, when you decide to act, ensure you choose the opportune moment and, before you do, it would be wise to inform me. At the very least, let me understand how Savage Grottoes can coordinate with you.”
Rhine’s statement clearly reflected some of his stance.
Angel nodded with a smile, “When that time comes, even if I don’t mention it, my mentor surely will.”
Chapter 1829 Formation <TOC> Chapter 1831 Current Situation of the Ruins