Chapter 2070 Magical Mushrooms <TOC> Chapter 2072 Lingering Obsession
Translator: SumTLMan
Angel was very aware that the five differently colored mushrooms were a gift given by Nooka. This was in exchange for Angel’s agreement to participate in the Feast of the Moon Offering.
Despite Angel’s internal reluctance and desire to refuse verbally, he couldn’t resist this temptation.
When the five mushroom buttons wanted to become pendants and stick to his body, Angel did not reject them, signifying his tacit approval.
This tacit approval didn’t mean that Angel had agreed to Nooka’s suggestion, but in Nooka’s view, things were moving in a favorable direction.
Nooka didn’t press further and continued to merrily drink with Angel.
As Nooka had requests of him, Angel took this opportunity to indirectly learn about the situation in the Land of Heart Sigh.
With the understanding of the Land of Heart Sigh, Angel’s heart grew heavier.
The dinner ended two hours later, with Da Vichyssoise being the first to arrive and also the first to leave. Da Vichyssoise didn’t speak to anyone else at the event, only telling Angel that if he wanted to find him, he should go to Rainbow Mountain where a grand candy banquet would be prepared.
The Black and White Maids bid farewell to Angel after Da Vichyssoise left.
Perhaps because their master had requests of Angel, their attitude was noticeably warmer than at their first meeting. However, their farewell, while seeming enthusiastic, was still too conventional compared to Da Vichyssoise.
“I am very fortunate to have dined with the respected Highness Shava. I hope to host a grander dinner for Highness Shava at the Burning Heart Corner or the Sunken Tomb.”
The Black and White Maids were still indirectly hoping Angel would agree to Nooka’s proposal and participate in the Feast of the Moon Offering.
Angel responded with just a smile, saying nothing.
Let alone agreeing to Nooka, the idea of attending a dinner at the Sunken Tomb felt oddly unsettling to Angel…
Menavarro then also left the table, perhaps because he had ‘offended’ Angel at the dinner. Although a fanatic follower of Nooka, Menavarro’s departure was formal and lacked any additional hints towards Angel.
Menavarro bowed to Angel, glared at Boil Gentleman, and then slowly disappeared at the end of the corridor.
Now, only Angel, Boil Gentleman, Nooka, and the hostess Mademoiselle Goldilocks remained in the hall.
Boil Gentleman had his last drink of unknown liquor and then stood up to bid farewell. Seeing this, Angel immediately stood up as well: “I’ll accompany you, it’s a good opportunity to check out the Seed of Distortion.”
In his mind, Angel was thinking of leaving this dangerous ruin.
Boil Gentleman naturally couldn’t refuse. Highness Shava’s interest in the Seed of Distortion was a great honor for him.
However, as Angel was about to leave with Boil Gentleman, Nooka, sitting opposite him, suddenly spoke: “Highness Shava, are you planning to take it with you?”
Nooka’s gaze fell on the spotted puppy in Angel’s arms.
Angel paused and quietly looked at Nooka: “What do you mean, Minister Nooka?”
Nooka shook his head: “Nothing, I’ve just heard some rumors about Highness Shava.”
Nooka didn’t specify the rumors but changed the subject back to the puppy: “It snuck out again, and if not returned promptly, Minister Dim might soon arrive here through the Crossroads.”
Angel remained silent, waiting for Nooka to continue.
Nooka spoke faintly, “After all, the spotted puppy is the first weapon under the Minister of Arms.”
Angel’s pupils suddenly constricted. Although he had heard of Minister Dim, this was the first time he knew that Minister Dim’s category was the Minister of Arms!
The spotted puppy is the first weapon of the Minister of Arms! Although this sounds somewhat incredible, Angel is deeply aware of the spotted puppy’s strength, so this can also make sense.
“Minister Dim’s philosophy, I estimate, would be hard to be approved by Highness Shava. If Highness Shava does not wish to see Minister Dim, it would be best to send the spotted puppy back in time, to avoid his arrival.”
Nooka did not specify what exactly Minister Dim’s philosophy was, but Angel vaguely felt there was more to Nooka’s words. Perhaps Shava and Dim were in direct opposition?
Nooka might be calm towards Shava, but could Dim possibly attack Shava?
Angel’s thoughts rapidly turned inside. He couldn’t be sure if what Nooka said was true, but indeed, Angel believed that if he could avoid meeting other Ministers of the Nightmare Plane, he would do so as much as possible.
Even if Nooka lied, and there was no conflict between Dim and Shava, Angel had no intention of meeting Dim now.
Despite the relaxed demeanor Angel maintained during the two-hour dinner, only he knew that every word he spoke was carefully crafted and he had to respond immediately, quickly thinking of how to respond without his identity being suspected.
This was a very difficult and mentally exhausting task, like a clown dancing on a colored ball, where losing balance would lead to a fall, not only dropping the disguise but also facing a threat to life.
Before facing Nooka, Angel was able to gradually gather some clues from the other guests at the banquet. By the time Nooka arrived, Angel had already established a rough characterization of Nooka in his mind, and a plan to deal with him.
However, with Dim, Angel had no idea of his character. Even though Nooka said Dim and Shava did not agree philosophically, how could he know what Shava’s philosophy was?
Thus, facing an entirely unknown minister, even if Minister Dim had no malice towards Shava, Angel did not want to meet him.
However…
Angel lowered his head, looking at the spotted puppy in his arms.
He really wanted to take the spotted puppy away.
To him, the spotted puppy was a living encyclopedia of the mysterious. If he could truly observe the secrets of the spotted puppy, it might be of great help when he had to create Mysterious Objects in the future.
Moreover, the spotted puppy was… the first weapon.
The temptation was even greater.
Angel’s eyelids drooped, concealing the changes in his eyes. After going through a complex psychological struggle, he eventually decided to compromise.
He indeed liked the spotted puppy very much. Not to mention its functionality, just the affection it showed him and the way it helped him withstand the pressure emanating from Nooka was enough to make Angel unable to resist the urge to take it away.
But Angel still could not take the spotted puppy away. One reason was Minister Dim, and on the other hand, Angel did not believe he had the strength to protect the spotted puppy.
After weighing both sides, Angel decided to follow Nooka’s advice.
However, Angel did not plan to let go of the spotted puppy immediately. At least… not until he had left the Doreen Flower Garden, as the pressure around Nooka had not weakened. He still needed the spotted puppy’s shielding from the oppressive force, otherwise, he couldn’t continue playing his role.
Chapter 2070 Magical Mushrooms <TOC> Chapter 2072 Lingering Obsession