Chapter 1838 Interpret <TOC> Chapter 1840 Three Glazed Beads
Translator: SumTLMan
Next, Angel engaged in a discussion with Totoro for a while.
Totoro’s presence has a behavior similar to impressionability, and conversely, Angel, who has witnessed Totoro’s growth, naturally feels an affinity for him.
Precisely because of this, Angel is very concerned about Totoro’s development, not just in cultivation but also in his own Concepts.
Thus, their conversation was essentially centered around these topics.
Angel personally observed Totoro’s perception of the external world, from a blank sheet to one slowly filled with color.
This acquired color is the credit of a guide.
Previously, Angel arranged for purely kind individuals to guide and educate Totoro from scratch. For instance, his enlightenment mentor was Granny Dushana, and his verbal expression was nurtured by Granny Babaya; these were all gentle guides. Angel wanted the foundation of Totoro’s blank sheet of thoughts to be imbued with bright colors.
Although the final Totoro did not become the pure goodness Angel imagined, at least he did not veer towards a more extreme direction. His displayed coolness and indifference may just be due to it being ingrained in his nature.
However, all this represents Angel’s previous understanding of Totoro, and he wanted to know what Totoro’s perception is like after such a long time.
Totoro was very willing to communicate with Angel, and through various topics, Angel slowly came to understand Totoro’s values.
In the end, Angel essentially concluded that Totoro hadn’t changed much; he was still very indifferent towards others. Except for conversations with Angel, he lived mostly in his own world.
Angel did not know whether this was good or bad, but all he could do was guide him in a general direction. What Totoro would eventually become, whether a kind-hearted good person or an unrepentantly evil one, was ultimately his own choice.
After confirming Totoro’s understanding of the world and personal philosophy, Angel inquired about his cultivation.
It must be said that Totoro is exceedingly suitable for the school of prophecy. Under the tutelage of Maya, Totoro not only made significant breakthroughs in the art of prophecy in a short time, but he also steadily amassed personal strength.
In terms of realm alone, he had even surpassed Nausica, reaching the early-mid realm of a third-level apprentice.
This rate of cultivation progress was not inferior to Angel’s.
Angel was very satisfied with Totoro’s cultivation. Totoro’s growth, in fact, to a certain extent, was beneficial for both Angel and the lineage of Phantom Island, as the role of a prophecy wizard is irreplaceable. And after being awakened by Angel, Totoro was in fact already bound to Angel’s ship.
“By the way, can you now remember some things from before?” Angel asked a question outsiders would likely find hard to understand. But Totoro was clear that the “before” Angel referred to was the time before he was awakened. That is, the events leading up to his lying in the coffin.
Totoro shook his head: “I still can’t remember. Based on my speculation, my memories from before may have completely vanished. But that doesn’t matter. Because I have no interest in who I was before.”
Angel could tell that Totoro was speaking the truth.
Some people, upon losing their memories, would frantically search for their past; others, upon hearing news of their ancestors, would wish to trace their roots. But there’s also another kind of person, one who does not wish to live in the past or care about what happened, they do not waste any time and always look forward.
Totoro belonged to the latter category.
“What about your bowl? Don’t you want to know the significance of that silver bowl that was with you upon your awakening?” Angel remembered that upon waking up, the thing Totoro cared about most was that silver bowl. Perhaps, subconsciously, he knew that the bowl held great significance for him.
Totoro was silent for a moment: “… Except for the bowl.”
The silver bowl is the only past memory that Totoro wants to understand the origin of and is willing to pay a price for.
“Do you have any clues related to the bowl now?” Angel asked.
Totoro shook his head: “No.”
Angel sighed. He was actually very curious about the silver bowl as well; he had always speculated whether this silver bowl could be the Cone of Immortality that is spoken of in the legends of the Serpent Kingdom. If it truly were the Cone of Immortality, it would not be an ordinary object, considering the stories from various legends and myths.
However, up to this point, the silver bowl still seemed like an ordinary bowl.
Indeed, it only “seemed” ordinary. Although the silver bowl did not exhibit any extraordinary characteristics, Angel always felt a strange sensation whenever he saw this silver bowl.
This feeling was unverifiable and difficult to quantify, but in Angel’s perception, there was definitely something special about this silver bowl.
Angel: “Do you need me to return your bowl to you? This way, you can study it whenever and wherever.”
The silver bowl was currently inside Angel’s bracelet; it was originally Totoro who had actively handed over the silver bowl to Angel.
Totoro shook his head: “Rather than studying it, I’m more afraid of losing it. I do not yet possess the ability to protect the silver bowl, and I don’t feel reassured entrusting it to someone else for safekeeping…”
Only with Angel did Totoro feel most at ease, and moreover, Angel had the strength to safeguard the silver bowl.
Angel had once heard similar statements from Totoro. He hadn’t thought much of it at the time, but now hearing Totoro repeat the same words, Angel suddenly felt a bit puzzled.
Why did Totoro think that he couldn’t protect the silver bowl? It seemed as if in his subconscious, Totoro felt as though someone was coveting the silver bowl.
Angel voiced the doubts in his mind.
Totoro shook his head in confusion; he didn’t know why, but the premonitions he saw never involved the silver bowl, even though it held significant weight in his heart.
“Perhaps, this anxiety you feel towards the silver bowl stems from memories of your past,” Angel speculated. It’s possible that in the past, this silver bowl had already become the target of many people’s covetousness. This concern for the silver bowl, similar to Totoro’s innate indifference, was ingrained in his bones, persisting even if his memories were lost.
“… Perhaps.” Totoro lowered his head, remaining silent.
Time trickled slowly; as the grand clock in the hall struck six in the morning, Totoro realized he had spent the entire night on Phantom Island. Despite some reluctance, it was time to say goodbye.
Angel did not attempt to detain Totoro but had a favor to ask before he departed.
Using an illusion, Angel conjured a simple silhouette of a young witch dressed in a noblewoman’s gown, holding a lace fan.
“Her name is Alana. She’s a friend of mine, currently missing,” Angel briefly shared information about Alana, hoping that Totoro, if given the chance, would look for her whereabouts.
Although Angel knew it was a long shot, as Alana might have already been engulfed by the ‘Bud’s’ out-of-control rhythm, he had promised to employ a prophecy wizard to predict Alana’s location after returning from the Savage Grottoes and intended to keep his word. Thus, he entrusted this task to Totoro.
Besides seeking Alana, Angel also indicated that Totoro should watch for the symbol of the ‘Bud,’ perhaps to prophesy the whereabouts of this group.
Totoro nodded: “I will keep an eye out.”
Chapter 1838 Interpret <TOC> Chapter 1840 Three Glazed Beads