Chapter 2061 Tentacle Monster <TOC> Chapter 2063 Minister of Agriculture
Translator: SumTLMan
Even though Angel understood the cause and effect, he had no intention of getting involved.
His only feeling at the moment was a sense of relief, thankful that he had not responded to Boil Gentleman’s words earlier. Otherwise, he would have offended Menavarro for no reason.
Perhaps offending Menavarro might have gained Boil Gentleman’s favor, but Angel wasn’t playing a game of relations. The wax and wane of such favors were meaningless to him; it was better to offend no one. Besides, their relationship might not necessarily be antagonistic, it could be a love-hate dynamic.
In such a situation, Angel naturally maintained his silence, showing no bias. What he wanted now was to play his role as Shava well, wait for the banquet to conclude, and find an opportunity to return to reality.
Beyond this, what occupied Angel’s mind were the fragments of information revealed during their conversation.
For instance, the descent of Heart Sigh.
Was the descent of Heart Sigh related to the previously heard “Land of Heart Sigh”? And what did “descent” signify?
Also, during the previous conversation between the Black and White Maids, they mentioned various places like the Sunken Tomb, Burning Heart Corner, Maze of Mystlight Candles, and the Crossroads guarded by Menavarro. Undoubtedly, these must be regions within this ruin.
However, the more Angel listened, the more peculiar it seemed.
Reeves of the Vansair family, when this ruin was first opened, had entered as a forerunner. Based on Reeves’ first impression of the ruin, it shouldn’t be too large.
At least, it shouldn’t contain spaces as vast as the Doreen Flower Garden. Although Angel was unsure of the size of places like the Land of Heart Sigh, Sunken Tomb, and Burning Heart Corner, their names suggested they were not small. Was this still the same ruin as before?
As Angel harbored doubts about this ruin in his heart, Menavarro and Boil Gentleman had already ceased their dispute. It wasn’t that they had reconciled, but during their mutual denigration, the spotted puppy lying on the table enjoying Angel’s strokes unwittingly let out a couple of contented barks.
Its barks held no power; they were merely sounds of comfort. However, they caught Menavarro’s attention.
Menavarro looked at the spotted puppy, his eyes flickering with complex emotions: previously, in search of this creature, he had turned the entire Land of Heart Sigh upside down, only to find it comfortably napping here.
This made Menavarro slightly resentful, a feeling that even surpassed his desire to argue with Boil Gentleman.
However resentful he was, Menavarro dared not do anything to the spotted puppy.
After all, it was the most beloved pet of Minister Dim. As Minister of Arms, the spotted puppy, even without anyone controlling it, was a significant threat in itself. Menavarro himself couldn’t defeat it.
He could only look at the spotted puppy indignantly, growing more frustrated as he thought about it, eventually sitting down in the first seat on the left, remaining silent.
Boil Gentleman, however, did not stop, continuing to discuss the various characteristics of the Seed of Distortion with Angel. Although Menavarro heard them, he no longer bothered to intervene.
Angel also responded a few times, as he was somewhat interested in the Seed of Distortion, but with Menavarro nearby, he couldn’t ask too much.
Boil Gentleman excitedly talked for about two or three minutes before stopping.
Boil Gentleman actually wanted to say more, but the situation didn’t allow it, as the guest for the Final Seat on the banquet, opposite Angel’s main seat, finally appeared.
Angel knew that the last guest’s identity must be the one they had been mentioning, Lord Nooka.
But what he didn’t expect was that Lord Nooka’s arrival was different from all the other guests.
Before Nooka even appeared, a terrifying oppressive force descended out of nowhere.
This pressure was different from the previous energy oppression and personal intimidation; it was closer to the oppressive domain Angel could generate with his right eye’s green rune. However, it was more understated yet more effective.
This kind of oppression wouldn’t cause death, but inexplicably made it difficult to breathe, like a divine might.
It made one shudder from the depths of their heart, compelling submission.
Angel wanted to activate his right eye to counter this pressure, but he knew well that this oppressive force and his right eye’s green rune were of the same nature. His mastery over the green rune was not strong, and against a more formidable oppression, it would be of no use.
If this oppressive force continued to intensify, Angel felt his disguise might be exposed.
While Angel was pondering countermeasures, he noticed the spotted puppy on the table, seemingly unaffected by this pressure, even nuzzling his palm curiously as if wondering why the stroking had stopped.
When the spotted puppy nuzzled his palm, Angel could distinctly feel that the mental pressure slightly weakened.
This contrast, usually unnoticeable, was stark under such high pressure.
A thought struck Angel, leading to a realization.
He continued to pet the spotted puppy casually, even intentionally scratching its chin. The puppy clearly enjoyed this, moving closer, and finally jumped onto Angel’s lap, relishing the chin scratches.
When the spotted puppy landed on Angel, the surrounding oppressive force instantly vanished.
Angel realized his guess was right. The spotted puppy must have a unique domain, immune to external pressures.
When the puppy came onto his lap, this field evidently also spread to Angel, shielding him from the external pressure.
Angel breathed a sigh of relief, thinking: Another hurdle passed.
With the oppressive force gone, Angel could pay attention to the other guests’ reactions to Nooka’s arrival. The Black and White Maids and Menavarro showed excitement, particularly Menavarro, who was almost trembling; perhaps why Mad referred to Menavarro as a zealot.
Da Vichyssoise and Boil Gentleman’s reactions were more muted, but Angel noticed some details.
Previously, Da Vichyssoise’s focus was solely on ‘eating,’ unaffected by any arrival, except showing a defensive gesture at the spotted puppy’s arrival, displaying wariness; but later, seeing no destructive behavior from the puppy, he resumed his usual demeanor.
However, now, Da Vichyssoise showed discomfort towards the surrounding oppressive force.
Boil Gentleman too seemed to struggle with the pressure, evident from his subtle movements.
And with time, as the oppressive force grew stronger, Da Vichyssoise and Boil Gentleman’s reactions became more pronounced.
But the Black and White Maids and Menavarro did not seem uncomfortable with the pressure, perhaps due to their subservience to Nooka?
While Angel was contemplating, Lord Nooka finally appeared at the entrance.
Chapter 2061 Tentacle Monster <TOC> Chapter 2063 Minister of Agriculture