Chapter 1930 Listening to the Heart Sounds <TOC> Chapter 1932 Maya's Troubles
Translator: SumTLMan
In the expectant gazes of the crowd, Rhine shook his head with regret: “Basically, I can’t hear a clear response in my heart to every question I ask.”
This is actually normal. After all, Rhine is not a prophecy wizard, and even if he knows some superficial techniques, they are just minor spells. If he could really replace the existence of a prophecy wizard, that would be abnormal.
Rhine continued: “However, there is one question to which I received a positive answer.”
“This ruin can be confirmed as undoubtedly safe. This is the only definite response from——the Silent Deity.”
Although this answer doesn’t help in the search for hidden rooms, it at least resolves a worry they had never mentioned before——
Since it seems the first owner came back through a passage, did he leave? Or could he still be in the hidden room?
This worry occurred to them, but none spoke of it. Considering Angel had safely stayed here for most of the past month, it’s likely the other had already left; even if he was in the hidden room, he seemed to harbor no malice toward Angel. If they had rashly mentioned it, they might have broken a duinate balance and triggered unpredictable events.
But now, Rhine has received a hint from the Silent Deity: this place is very safe.
This safety isn’t just about being free from physical harm; it also means peace of mind. Therefore, the ruin must be devoid of outsiders. If there were others, their minds wouldn’t be at peace.
This means, at least for the short term, Angel can stay here without any concerns for his safety.
Although this answer alleviated some concerns, it made no substantial progress regarding the current doubts, causing Tree Spirit to sigh in slight disappointment: “It seems that the secrets of this ruin can’t be unraveled anytime soon.”
As Tree Spirit said this, he looked toward Angel, expressing, “To uncover the truth behind the knight armor and the unknown hidden passage, it seems we can only rely on you now.”
The reason for Tree Spirit’s reliance on Angel was not just because he lived there, but also because the most crucial clue——the damaged runes on the knight armor, could only potentially be deciphered by Angel.
Angel nodded, looking at the disassembled knight armor on his desk, though he felt somewhat unsure. Despite their efforts, the secrets of the armor remained locked, and he doubted that working alone would be more effective than the group’s previous attempts.
But with no other options available, he would have to find time to attempt to unlock these secrets.
Rhine patted Angel’s shoulder, reassuringly saying, “A hidden room isn’t a big deal. As Tizarro suggested, his speculation of its existence was due to the absence of a Material Analysis Table. Perhaps, this hidden room is where it’s placed.”
“So, without specific information about the hidden room, I personally think, unless you really have spare time, it’s not worth the effort. It might end up being a waste.”
Rhine was sharing his genuine thoughts. Although curious about the hidden passage and room, he believed Angel’s time was more valuable than these uncertain endeavors.
Angel nodded, understanding his priorities. He wasn’t so idle as to waste his life on trivialities and knew well what should and shouldn’t be done.
For now, the matter of the knight armor was put to rest.
Having spent most of the day without any gains, Tree Spirit felt dejected, its curiosity about the hidden room unabated.
When he felt despondent, he would remember his sorrows and couldn’t help but want to share them with everyone.
However, before Tree Spirit could speak, Rhine seemed to have read its mind and initiated the conversation first.
Rhine turned to Sanders and said, “Before you returned, I heard from Horus that Phantom Island is forming an alliance with Black Castle, is that true?”
Sanders nodded: “Yes, it is.”
“That’s good to hear. Black Castle, despite its past misdeeds, is now beginning to self-correct. With the return of Isabelle and Kimberly, the ghost spreading through the Black Forest are gradually being eradicated. An organization rejuvenating from its ashes often unleashes astonishing potential. The alliance between Phantom Island and Black Castle is a very favorable development.”
Tree Spirit, attracted by the topic, momentarily suppressed its urge to share its grief and added, “I heard from Witch Fire Charm that the Witch Alliance of Sky Mechanical City discussed this matter at their small tea gathering. Despite Black Castle’s current appearance of rising from the ashes, many organizations recognize the potential it will unleash upon its phoenix-like rebirth. They’ve tried to extend a helping hand and form alliances with them at their lowest, much like Phantom Island, but Black Castle has refused all such offers.”
Black Castle’s sole alliance with Phantom Island also deepens the ties between the two to a certain extent.
Rhine continued, “Since Black Castle is forming an alliance with Phantom Island, Isabelle might also visit the Savage Grottoes during the tea party. Speaking of which, it’s been a millennium since I last saw Isabelle, and I am truly looking forward to reuniting with her at the tea party.”
Rhine’s tone was wistful, his eyes alight with rare anticipation, showing his genuine excitement about meeting Isabelle. It’s no wonder he mentioned it at this moment.
Angel watched this unfold, initially thinking that the alliance between Phantom Island and Black Castle, this sort of small group maneuver, would be awkward for Rhine. But now, it seems Rhine doesn’t mind at all.
Looking back, it actually makes sense. Black Castle has extended goodwill, which cannot simply be ignored. Moreover, given the current scale of Black Castle, even if it truly wished to form an alliance with the Savage Grottoes, it wouldn’t meet the principles of fairness. Forming an alliance with Phantom Island is, comparatively, more appropriate.
Phantom Island itself is part of the Savage Grottoes; aligning with Black Castle somehow narrows the gap between the Savage Grottoes and Black Castle.
It’s like how Phantom Island and the House of Lilith are allied; Canter, when encountering wizards from the Savage Grottoes, would subconsciously take extra care.
This is mutually beneficial for both parties.
After reflecting, Rhine analyzed from his own perspective the impact of Black Castle forming an alliance with Phantom Island. This impact has its advantages but also carries potential negative aspects that need to be acknowledged.
Sanders listened intently; although he had done his analysis, Rhine’s perspective was broader and more comprehensive.
As Rhine was concluding his thoughts, the pendulum of the corner clock suddenly swung with a chime, marking 12 o’clock.
Rhine glanced at the clock face and softly said, “According to the time, the Mystery of Starlight should have already appeared above the Star Observing Hall. I wonder what the situation is with Maya and if she has seen anything on the future from the stars?”
Chapter 1930 Listening to the Heart Sounds <TOC> Chapter 1932 Maya's Troubles