Chapter 2067 Opportunity <TOC> Chapter 2069 Nooka's Purpose
Translator: SumTLMan
From Nooka’s perspective, the request made by Highness Shava was acceptable. To it, this was not a big deal, as Boil Gentleman’s creation of the Seed of Distortion was seen as a form of enhanced protection for the Land of Heart Sigh. The only issue might be a slight disadvantage for Menavarro, but that was inconsequential as Menavarro’s tentacles were naturally shed, without affecting the core; it was merely an issue of losing face.
Thus, Nooka was indifferent to the request.
From Menavarro’s viewpoint, Highness Shava’s sudden request was quite reasonable. Whether Shava was genuinely interested in the Seed of Distortion or using it to make a point, the outcome of this event would absolve Menavarro of the sins erupted during the banquet.
It was just a matter of giving something up to the despised Boil Gentleman. Gaining Shava’s forgiveness in this way was considered worthwhile.
From Boil Gentleman’s stance, the situation was even better. Not only could he win Shava’s favor, but he also smoothly obtained the main material for the Seed of Distortion, achieving his primary objectives. Why wouldn’t he be happy?
As for Angel, in his own opinion, he was undoubtedly the greatest beneficiary.
Since his involvement in the banquet, he had been very cautious in maintaining the persona of “Shava,” unwilling to engage in any conflict to avoid blowing his cover and offending other guests. Although this seemed cowardly, he was unfamiliar with the situation here, and each guest was stronger than him; offending anyone could lead to his demise, as he was not the real Shava.
However, his sudden expression of curiosity about the Seed of Distortion appeared to alter his cautious approach, but in reality, it didn’t.
The timing of his intervention was clever, not offending any party. Nooka might think Angel’s request slightly whimsical, but not excessive; even Menavarro wouldn’t find the request inappropriate, as Angel’s interest was only in observing how Boil Gentleman created the Seed of Distortion, not directly challenging Menavarro.
With all parties finding it reasonable, Angel offended no one, which was a cautious choice.
Most importantly, this enabled him to achieve his own goal——
“After the banquet, to Boil Gentleman’s territory!” This was Angel’s ultimate objective.
Firstly, Angel was genuinely curious about the Seed of Distortion, as its amplification was incredibly powerful. If he could control it, it would be a formidable weapon.
Secondly, Boil Gentleman’s territory was the Maze of Mystlight Candles, near the ruins’ gate. Reaching the Maze of Mystlight Candles meant a chance to leave the ruins, Angel’s ultimate goal.
Choosing the best moment to get involved in this matter, without offending any party and ultimately achieving his goal of “leaving,” Angel was naturally the most delighted.
Currently, Angel maintained a calm demeanor, but his mood was unusually clear, like seeing the dawn after the fog has lifted.
Of course, Angel didn’t become complacent. The banquet wasn’t over yet, and it was still too early to celebrate, as the situation remained calm, and it was uncertain what would happen next.
Moreover, Angel still hadn’t grasped the essence of the banquet. He didn’t believe it was just a simple welcome for Shava.
Perhaps, there were other purposes to the banquet.
So, it was still too early to be happy; he needed to continue being cautious.
Suppressing his excitement, Angel shifted his gaze back to Menavarro. The banquet continued, and after Boil Gentleman reported the progress of his area, it was now Menavarro’s turn.
Menavarro glared at Boil Gentleman resentfully. Although still holding some grudges, in the presence of Lord Nooka and Highness Shava, it dared not act out.
“My area of responsibility is the Cross…”
Previously, the White Maid had mentioned that the Crossroads was responsible for spatial issues. Later, Boil Gentleman also vaguely mentioned that the spotted puppy seemed to have escaped from the Crossroads.
This made Angel very concerned about the Crossroads. Because, from various signs, the Crossroads seemed to be the location of the passage of this half-plane.
Generally speaking, the passage connecting the Nightmare Plane to a half-plane is always a core location. The Crossroads is estimated to be the most important place in this ruin currently.
Although Menavarro’s narration was all about the current construction progress of the Crossroads, some details revealed in his speech also gave Angel a general understanding of the Crossroads.
Indeed, his speculation was not wrong; there indeed exists a passage to the Nightmare Plane inside the Crossroads!
However, what surprised Angel was that the passage to the Nightmare Plane seemed not to be the main function of the Crossroads.
Because what Menavarro talked about had nothing to do with the Nightmare Plane passage but was about the projection progress.
Initially, Angel did not understand what Menavarro meant by “projection,” until his later conversation with Nooka made Angel vaguely realize something.
Menavarro: “The Mysterious Palace of Arcana has now reached a stage in projection progress where it can take shape. I have already set the coordinates of the projection near the Sunken Tomb, and it will be able to descend soon…”
Nooka nodded: “Has there been any news from the Shadow of Arcana?”
Menavarro shook his head: “Just like the masters of the Mystlight Forest and the Demon Flower Sea, the Shadow of Arcana does not plan to descend with the Mysterious Palace.”
After hearing this, Nooka was not too surprised: “The Shadow of Arcana is the proudest spirit of the Land of Heart Sigh, never interested in human territories. It rather prefers the distant worlds. After all, its ‘reality’ comes from the distant worlds.”
Nooka said this and did not continue about the Shadow of Arcana, but Angel’s heart was already stirring with endless waves.
He clearly remembered that Bee Blair had said that the Land of Heart Sigh was within the ruins. But now, from Nooka’s words, Angel discerned a truth.
The Land of Heart Sigh is not only in the ruins but also has a part in the Nightmare Plane! It’s even possible that the Land of Heart Sigh in the Nightmare Plane is the original version.
Because Angel recalled a term he had heard repeatedly before: Heart Sigh Descent.
Perhaps, the so-called Heart Sigh Descent is about projecting the Land of Heart Sigh of the Nightmare Plane into reality!
The more Angel thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He had always wondered why there were mountains, gardens, docks here… seemingly encompassing everything. Now, hearing Menavarro talk about the Mysterious Palace of Arcana projecting near the Sunken Tomb, Angel realized that perhaps the regions here actually came from the ‘Heart Sigh Descent’, and they originally existed in the Nightmare Plane!
Although Angel did not understand why it was necessary to project the Land of Heart Sigh of the Nightmare Plane into reality, there was no doubt that he was gradually touching the true nature of these ruins.