Chapter 2062 Final Seat <TOC> Chapter 2064 Dining
Translator: SumTLMan
From a distance, the silhouette suggested a nobleman about two meters tall, wearing a top hat and a white tailcoat.
However, as the candlelight on both sides of the corridor illuminated the true form, Angel’s expression briefly flickered with surprise.
The newcomer was a small white mouse.
To be precise, it was a small white mouse dressed in an opulent white tailcoat, looking immensely dignified.
The mouse’s height was around one meter sixty. The initial impression of two meters was due to the tall top hat, which wasn’t worn on its head but was hooked and elevated by the mouse’s long tail, making it seem taller from afar.
This image almost perfectly matched the pure white statue Angel had seen outside the castle.
Angel had previously speculated whether the statue outside the castle might be Nooka. Now, his suspicion was confirmed.
Nooka slowly made its way into the banquet hall, its walk peculiar, with its body swinging in a flat arc. Although odd, no one focused on Nooka’s gait, as everyone was overwhelmed by its imposing aura.
Even with the spotted puppy’s help, temporarily shielding Angel from Nooka’s oppressive aura, Angel could still feel the increasingly tense atmosphere around him.
The candle flames even seemed to burn smaller than before, indicating that Nooka’s oppression was not just psychological but also interfered with the physical world.
Angel was grateful for the spotted puppy’s presence; otherwise, he would have been exposed.
As Nooka entered the hall, the pressure peaked. Under this influence, Angel noticed a clear polarization at the banquet. The Black and White Maids and Menavarro belonged to the submissive faction, showing subjugation to Nooka in body, mind, and spirit, thus not feeling much pressure in Nooka’s field of influence.
However, Boil Gentleman and Da Vichyssoise were clearly not submissive to Nooka, trembling slightly as if resisting its aura.
As for Mademoiselle Goldilocks, she remained hidden in the darkness, her movements obscured. However, the presence of Nooka’s statue outside the castle suggested she was likely aligned with Nooka.
Seems like the Nightmare Plane creatures in this ruin aren’t all from the same faction? Angel mused. If they were humans, differences would be expected due to human nature.
But they weren’t human.
Although Angel could see these Nightmare Plane creatures had different stances, they would likely unite against humans, as any non-member of their species was considered heretical. Natural division was unlikely to be a strategy for defeating them one by one.
Facing Nooka’s surging aura, Angel seemed to be the only one unaffected. His actions remained unchanged, casually petting the spotted puppy while looking at Nooka with neither disdain nor particular regard, like observing someone inconsequential.
Knowing the risks of attending the banquet, Angel was prepared to tread carefully. Despite any internal fear, he couldn’t show any weakness. No matter how powerful Nooka was, even surpassing the legendary realm, he had to strategically disregard it.
Of course, if not for the fortunate presence of the spotted puppy, Angel might have already been exposed, as his own strength was undoubtedly insufficient against Nooka’s oppressive influence.
Fortunately, the spotted puppy’s appearance allowed him to continue impersonating Shava.
Regardless of whether Nooka realizes that Angel is at the end of his tether, this is the only thing Angel can do now.
——Adopt a high posture, get through this banquet first, and then talk about other things.
“Now, the esteemed Lord Nooka, the Minister of Agriculture most valued by the Queen, has arrived!”
Just as Angel settled on his attitude towards Nooka in his heart, Mad loudly announced the last guest of the banquet.
Mad’s shout caused Angel’s pupils to constrict slightly, but he timely lowered his head, concealing the odd expression on his face.
Originally, outside the Star Pool, he sensed fragments of emotions mentioning “Minister.” At that time, he and Sanders speculated that perhaps a Minister from the Nightmare Plane had arrived.
Now it is confirmed; indeed, a Minister from the Nightmare Plane has come.
Minister of Agriculture, Nooka.
Although Angel does not know the significance of the Minister of Agriculture in the Nightmare Plane, based on his understanding of the strength distribution of the creatures in the Nightmare Plane, a Minister’s strength definitely surpasses legendary.
Perhaps due to the world’s laws, Nooka cannot bring his legendary strength outside the ruins into the Wizarding World, but as long as Nooka is stationed in the ruins, the core of these ruins is already invincible.
To deal with a legend, one must be of the same realm. And currently, in the Southern Region of the Wizarding World, there is no legendary figure.
Angel’s eyes and eyebrows droop, his gaze carrying a trace of worry. The trajectory of events is now moving towards the worst outcome… If Nooka stays in the ruins for a long time, the Savage Grottoes, which are closest to the ruins, will have endless troubles. It might even be worse than the outcome of Sleepless City.
As Angel’s thoughts flow, Nooka has already entered the scene. Like the other guests, he first looks at Angel before taking his seat.
“It is my honor to dine with Highness Shava,” Nooka said, manipulating his tail to move his hat from his head to his chest, performing a hat-holding salute.
Seeing Nooka’s action, Angel actually breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, at least indicating that Nooka’s status might not be as high as Shava’s.
In an environment where hierarchy is clear, Nooka probably wouldn’t use his strength to probe the authenticity of Shava.
Angel nods slightly, his expression unchanged, but he controls his emotions inside, radiating a bit of goodwill outward.
At this point, Angel is quite clear that this banquet is definitely not arranged at the whim of Mademoiselle Goldilocks; it is likely orchestrated by Nooka.
Angel does not know whether Nooka and Shava are acquainted, but since Nooka decided to invite Shava to this banquet, he probably does not harbor malicious intent.
Of course, it could also be a deadly banquet. However, from the current observations, as well as the details exhibited by each guest, it is evident that they take this banquet very seriously.
If they really wanted to make a move at the banquet, unless they had identified his identity from the beginning. But if that were the case, there would be no need to set up such a trap; anyone present could kill him directly.
Because he sees that this banquet is likely not a deadly one, regardless of whether Shava knows Nooka or not, Angel’s slight release of goodwill should not go wrong.