Chapter 2066 The Major Regions <TOC> Chapter 2068 Heart Sigh Descent
Translator: SumTLMan
After Boil Gentleman finished talking about the latest situation in the Maze of Mystlight Candles, he suddenly became very still for a long time, trembling slightly in his movements. Because of his invisibility, his face and expressions were not visible, but judging from his actions alone, he seemed hesitant, as if he had something he wanted to say.
“You seem hesitant to speak; is there a difficulty?” Boil Gentleman’s behavior was so obvious that even if Nooka wanted to pretend not to see it, it would have been awkward.
Boil Gentleman sighed, “Ah, indeed, there are some difficulties, but I am embarrassed to say.”
No sooner had Boil Gentleman said “embarrassed to say,” than he began to speak on his own initiative: “The Maze of Mystlight Candles I guard is located at the forefront of the human world’s resistance. Often, powerful humans enter the Maze of Mystlight Candles.”
As Boil Gentleman said this, he sighed again, implying to Nooka that the situation was very bad, with human experts continually arriving at the Maze of Mystlight Candles.
The reactions of the other guests were unknown to Angel, but Boil Gentleman’s words filled Angel’s mind with question marks.
Before coming to this ruin, Angel had already received some information from Rhine. Since the discovery of the ruin, very few people had entered, and all of them were from the initial period. In recent months, no one had entered the ruin at all.
Therefore, what Boil Gentleman said was completely groundless.
“The area you are responsible for does indeed have some difficulties,” Nooka nodded in agreement with Boil Gentleman’s statement.
“Because of the many human attacks, we have consumed a lot of spirit creatures here… Ah, actually the consumption of spirit creatures is not a big deal, as they are all simulated mimicries. But recently, we have consumed a lot of the Seed of Distortion.”
When Boil Gentleman got to this point, his purpose became apparent.
“The main material for the Seed of Distortion has already been depleted here, so I was thinking…” Boil Gentleman did not finish his sentence but glanced subtly at Menavarro opposite him, his meaning obvious.
The main material for the Seed of Distortion was Menavarro’s tentacles, and Boil Gentleman could not “steal” them again, so he could only think of asking Nooka to make a decision.
Before Nooka could speak, Menavarro’s round body suddenly began to turn red. Then, in an instant, Menavarro erupted, rising from his seat. Numerous tentacles shot out in all directions like a net, and his main body transformed into a ferocious mouth, biting directly towards Boil Gentleman.
This sudden change startled even Angel. Because Menavarro and Boil Gentleman were both beside him, he would definitely be affected if a fight broke out.
Fortunately, before Menavarro could bite Boil Gentleman, Nooka suddenly snorted coldly.
With Nooka’s cold snort, a terrifying pressure instantly pressed down on the entire scene.
Except for Angel, who was protected by the spotted puppy, all other guests showed discomfort. Menavarro’s previously aggressive tentacles were now forced to retract, hanging limply at his side like noodles.
Seeing Menavarro return to his place, the terrifying pressure slowly receded like a tide.
Nooka looked indifferently at Menavarro: “Now is not the time for reckless behavior. Settle your grievances with Boil Gentleman privately.”
Menavarro bowed his head: “…I understand.”
Nooka said nothing further and turned to Boil Gentleman: “I have received your proposal. You can go to the Crossroads later for the main material of the Seed of Distortion.”
Boil Gentleman was stunned for a moment, then reluctantly nodded. He brought up this matter now because he didn’t want to go to the Crossroads. Now that Nooka seemed to agree to his request, when he actually got to the Crossroads, it was highly likely that he would first have to resolve the “private grudge” to get Menavarro’s tentacles.
Boil Gentleman sighed inwardly; indeed, Nooka seemed to favor Menavarro.
“On behalf of Menavarro, I apologize to you, Highness Shava. Its actions were impulsive, but not intentional at heart,” Nooka said, turning to Angel after resolving the issue between Menavarro and Boil Gentleman.
After all, the banquet was primarily to welcome Highness Shava, and Menavarro’s sudden outburst could even be construed as contempt for the royal court’s dignity.
Angel, witnessing this scene, remained noncommittal, merely raising an eyebrow. A flicker of ‘interest’ passed through his narrow eyes as he glanced at Nooka, then lowered his head again, lazily and gently stroking the spotted dog.
“It’s fine,” Angel said indifferently.
Having received Highness Shava’s ‘forgiveness’, Menavarro breathed a sigh of relief, but then Highness Shava spoke again.
“Speaking of which, I’m quite interested in the Seed of Distortion,” said Angel, looking at Boil Gentleman. “I wonder if I might have the fortune to see for myself how you create the Seed of Distortion?”
Angel’s words sparked a sudden shift in Boil Gentleman’s somewhat resigned mood!
Since Highness Shava expressed interest in the Seed of Distortion and wanted to see its creation, it seemed natural for him to go to the Crossroads for the main material. If Menavarro objected, it could be seen as disrespect to Highness Shava!
With this in mind, Boil Gentleman nodded without hesitation: “Of course.”
Angel replied, “I’ll find you after the banquet.”
Boil Gentleman readily agreed.
Meanwhile, Menavarro’s expression changed slightly, but ultimately, he remained silent, bowing his head.
Nooka’s eyes flickered for a moment, but he said nothing.
Angel continued to stroke the spotted puppy, appearing calm and relaxed, but inwardly, he was elated.
He had spoken up because he saw an Opportunity.
He understood that although Nooka seemed to agree with Boil Gentleman, it actually meant Boil Gentleman had to go to the Crossroads himself, implying he had to settle his private grudges with Menavarro.
So, in the end, Boil Gentleman’s goal was still unachieved, as Menavarro surely wouldn’t let him easily obtain the main material for the Seed of Distortion.
The matter could have ended there, but Nooka, fearing the incident might be construed as ‘contempt for the royal court’, apologized on Menavarro’s behalf, inadvertently giving Angel an opportunity.
By voicing his interest in seeing the Seed of Distortion, Angel added layers of meaning to the situation.
His intervention could be interpreted by other guests in two ways: firstly, Highness Shava was genuinely interested in the Seed of Distortion and wanted to see it; secondly, although he verbally forgave, he might still be upset inside, thus siding with Boil Gentleman and giving Menavarro a subtle reprimand.
Regardless of interpretation, Angel positioned himself on a moral high ground.
Chapter 2066 The Major Regions <TOC> Chapter 2068 Heart Sigh Descent