Chapter 2179 Magu <TOC> Chapter 2181 Little Brother
Translator: SumTLMan
As Dangros was bewildered, Toby opened his mouth and let out an enraged roar, coincidentally releasing a breath of flame, scorching Dangros from top to bottom.
Dangros was first knocked away, then engulfed in flames, leaving it utterly confused and failing to understand why its revered ancestor would treat it in such a manner.
Toby snorted coldly, answering its query through actions.
Toby transformed from a massive griffin back into a small seabird and flew to Angel’s shoulder, strutting back and forth with his head held high in a display of dominance towards Dangros.
Previously, when Dangros attempted to speak with Toby, he had climbed onto Angel’s shoulder. Now, with Toby claiming the high ground of the shoulder and posing a threat, Dangros understood the message clearly.
——The sacred spot on Angel’s shoulder belongs to him alone, a territory that brooks no trespassing!
A throaty chuckle emanated from Magic Fire Midir: “It seems, the relationship between the Fire Griffin and Mr. Pat is quite commendable.”
Angel understood Toby’s intent when he yelled “Get down” at Dangros.
Watching Toby parade proudly on his shoulder, Angel found it amusing. However, being in someone else’s domain, Angel refrained from undermining Toby, choosing instead to feign ignorance and smiling quietly.
Magic Fire Midir didn’t dwell on the topic any further, concealing its amusement, and made a suggestion to Angel.
Angel turned to Magic Fire Midir, awaiting its proposition.
“The Voice of the World is a grand gathering for all beings of the Tidal Realm, lasting an entire day. During this time, numerous beings are born, and many undergo a fundamental transformation in their essence, rejuvenating themselves,” explained Magic Fire Midir. “Of course, this is not just for us. Mr. Pat and this newly advanced Fire Griffin could also significantly benefit from the Voice of the World.”
“The Fire Domain, being the most profoundly bathed by the Voice of the World, is right here.”
As Magic Fire Midir spoke, Angel grasped its implication.
Although Toby’s griffin form had recently advanced, Angel could still distinctly feel that most of the fire energy within the volcano was being absorbed by Toby, whose internal flame power had yet to reach its saturation point.
Under normal circumstances, it might take Toby many years to reach its capacity for fire elemental energy. However, leveraging the elemental tide in this area of intense fire energy could expedite Toby reaching saturation.
Considering the future, it seemed best for Toby to stay here and continue its advancement.
This was the advice from Magic Fire Midir.
Angel hesitated, acknowledging the merit in Magic Fire Midir’s suggestion but concerned about Toby’s safety if left alone.
Sensing Angel’s reluctance, Magic Fire Midir softly added, “The Voice of the World would greatly benefit Magu as well. Perhaps Magu is also meditating now. It might be prudent for you to stay here until the Voice of the World concludes before seeking Magu.”
Understanding the best course of action was to stay with Toby, but hesitant to impose on Magic Fire Midir’s hospitality, Angel was grateful for the offered solution.
“Then I’ll trouble Your Highness,” Angel accepted gracefully.
Magic Fire Midir indicated it was no inconvenience.
Angel then allowed Toby to revert to his griffin form and continue his immersion in the lava. Toby was eager to keep Advancing here, though he worried that Dangros might usurp his spot upon departure.
Angel reassured Toby with a chuckle, promising that he would not allow Dangros to climb up, which satisfied Toby, who then transformed into a griffin and re-entered the lava.
As Toby began to enjoy the lava bath, Angel did not forget about Eremy.
Although Eremy was an Awakened Demon, following a different power system, the essence of elemental energy remained unchanged across all worlds, allowing Eremy to still gain amplification through the elemental tide.
Eremy transformed into a shadow of fire and entered the magma pool, silently experiencing the baptism of the elemental tide on the other side of Toby.
While both were silently enhancing their abilities, Magic Fire Midir turned to Angel and said, “Mr. Pat could also practice the power of fire here, just like them.”
Angel smiled wryly and shook his head, “I’m not deeply invested in fire element research, and I’ve already reached elemental saturation.”
“I see,” nodded Magic Fire Midir, eyeing the Mark of Fire on Angel’s left earlobe, which was still flickering with red light, “Perhaps Mr. Pat could allow this Mark of Fire to absorb the power of the Voice of the World, as it seems to crave fire elemental energy.”
Angel glanced at Magic Fire Midir, sensing that, despite his calm tone, his eyes were flickering with intent.
Clearly, he had not given up on exploring the Mark of Fire.
Magic Fire Midir had laid the groundwork for so long, presumably to make this suggestion, planning to take this opportunity to understand the Mark of Fire.
Angel understood Magic Fire Midir’s intentions but did not plan to refuse.
Because Magic Fire Midir’s suggestion was indeed correct, the Mark of Fire given by Odeklaes was flickering for the first time, and Angel, as the bearer of the Mark of Fire, could clearly feel its unparalleled desire for the external elemental tide.
The power of the Mark of Fire had gradually diminished after leaving the Abyss. If it could replenish its power during the elemental tide, it would be beneficial for Angel.
So, Angel actually planned to take this opportunity to satisfy the Mark of Fire.
As for Magic Fire Midir’s desire to study… let him study. After all, the power of the Mark of Fire came from Odeklaes, and if he could really figure it out, it would be his skill.
Angel nodded to Magic Fire Midir, “Thank you for your suggestion, Your Highness. I had the same intention.”
Magic Fire Midir’s eyes brightened, his breathing seemingly quickening.
To not appear too eager, he suppressed his excitement and said to Angel, “Then I’ll go to the other side to avoid disturbing sir’s absorption of the Voice of the World.”
“Dangros, you come with me.”
Magic Fire Midir, taking the still confused Dangros, instantly retreated to a spot three hundred meters away at the volcano’s mouth, seemingly closing his eyes to enter self-cultivation. However, Angel believed that Magic Fire Midir was still paying attention to this side. The reason for his withdrawal, Angel guessed, was probably out of genuine concern not to disturb the Mark of Fire’s absorption of the elemental tide’s power, making it difficult to explore further.
Angel ignored Magic Fire Midir’s subtleties, sat by the cliff, meditated in silence, and activated the Mark of Fire.
With a thought, the Mark of Fire shifted from a dormant state to sensing the elemental tide.
The elemental tide’s power, previously entirely cut off from Angel, now began to flow into his earlobe.
The rapid pace and surging energy even created a stream of fire in front of Angel.
This sudden appearance of the fire stream fully captured Magic Fire Midir’s attention, his eyes filled with exploration, as if he wanted to observe the essence of the Mark of Fire behind the fire stream through it.
The fire stream lasted for half a day, during which Magic Fire Midir never shifted his gaze.
After another two hours had passed, Angel finally felt a sense of fullness from the Mark of Flame.
The Mark of Flame, having been bathed in the tide of elements, had replenished all the energy it had previously expended. Although the power absorbed was not from Odeklaes, it was sufficient to unleash flames of a force matching that of Odeklaes.
This effectively bolstered Angel’s ability to protect himself.
Angel had initially considered continuing to absorb the power of the elemental tide to also enhance the Source Fire within the Mark of Flame. However, the Source Fire showed no reaction to the cleansing of the elemental tide, not even daring to approach the Source Fire within the mark.
This indicated that the energy level of the Source Fire far surpassed that of the elemental tide’s power.
It is known that the power of the elemental tide is almost similar to the special laws of the Tidal Realm. Yet, even so, it still does not compare to the Laudsourcian Fire…
Angel could only reluctantly cease drawing power from the Mark of Flame.
Once deactivated, the Mark of Flame no longer shimmered, reverting to an ordinary design that seemed inconspicuous. However, all beings that had witnessed the previous flood of flames knew the immense power this Mark of Flame possessed.
Magic Fire Midir might have harbored some bold schemes before, but now, any such thoughts were completely dispelled, such was the deterrent effect of the Mark of Flame.
Angel estimated the time, realizing there were still two hours until the end of the elemental tide.
Having nothing better to do, he began to collect the fire elemental crystals falling from the sky.
Although these fire elemental crystals were not particularly valuable magical materials, their abundance and the quality of the flames they contained made them similar to a miniaturized manifestation of the elemental tide.
Collecting more of these, and then using an Extraordinary Extractor to store the power of the flames, could prove useful in alchemy in the future.
This was significantly better than the so-called precious fluid of the Shannon Royal Family.
Perhaps this power could even be integrated into more powerful items, creating mid-rank or higher creations.
However, this was merely a speculation. Whether it would succeed required actual research.
After collecting tens of thousands of fire elemental crystals, Angel used the Extraordinary Extractor to concentrate and extract, doing so nearly a hundred times until the extractor had produced a bottle of extremely concentrated extraordinary red light.
By this time, the “fire rain” from the sky had ceased, and the elemental tide was counting down its final moments.
Angel carefully stored this special collection bottle and then turned to face Magic Fire Midir, who was approaching.
Magic Fire Midir did not inquire about Angel’s activities but showed respect by nodding. Handing over Dangros, he said, “I have gained much from the elemental tide and might need to retreat for a few days. I hope to have the opportunity to exchange views with you again after emerging.”
Angel: “There will be an opportunity.”
After speaking, Magic Fire Midir, flapping his massive demonic wings, flew into a cave within the volcano and disappeared from sight.
Angel watched Magic Fire Midir’s figure fade away, well aware that Midir had not practiced much during the elemental tide, nor could he have gained much from it. However, his claim of having gained much was not without basis; his rush to retreat likely meant he had discovered something about the Mark of Flame.
Angel did not intend to inquire further; after all, the owner of the Mark of Flame was Odeklaes, and any discovery would be irrelevant to him.
More than this, Angel was interested in… Toby and Eremy’s gains.
Angel looked down into the volcano. Toby had also finished his cultivation and was chasing a fire shadow on flames conjured from thin air, flying up from below.
The fire shadow was Eremy, who arrived beside Angel and seamlessly merged into the shadow.
After catching up, Toby circled around Angel’s shadow a few times, roaring in an attempt to drag Eremy out from the shadow.
Angel thought Toby and Eremy were fighting below, but upon listening carefully, he realized that Toby was just feeling overconfident from a surge in strength, constantly calling out “Flower Bearing Wildcat” and wanting to have another grand battle with Eremy.
However, Eremy completely ignored Toby, acting as if he didn’t exist at all.
Seeing that he couldn’t get a response from Eremy, Toby could only sulkily transform back into a small seabird, perching grumpily on Angel’s shoulder.
Dangros, upon seeing Toby, showed admiration in his eyes once again, completely forgetting the previous cruel dismissal and tugging at Angel’s clothing, trying to climb towards Toby.
But before he could reach the shoulder, Toby kicked him away again.
Toby harshly scolded Dangros, who didn’t seem to understand but indeed didn’t dare to approach Angel again.
Angel simply summoned a Magic Hand to pinch Dangros.
Toby then jumped onto Angel’s head, sitting in his hair.
Angel initially wanted to pull Toby down but, considering Toby’s mental state at the moment, which was likely about expressing his “territorial rights,” interfering with Toby would probably provoke his rebelliousness.
“Just this once,” Angel whispered to Toby, giving him enough face.
Toby chirped in response, as if agreeing.
Angel no longer paid attention to Toby and turned to Dangros: “Next, we’ll be counting on you to take us to see Mentor Magu.”
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After flying for about ten minutes, Angel finally saw the vast lava lake.
Along the way, Angel encountered many fire elemental creatures, including Phoenix they had fought before.
Perhaps because of their previous battle, Phoenix’s attitude toward him was somewhat hostile, but due to the new king’s orders, Phoenix didn’t act out of line, only leaving a harsh remark when Angel was leaving.
This remark wasn’t aimed at Angel; it was expressing a desire to battle Eremy once again.
To this, Angel, as he had dealt with Magic Fire Midir, simply said, “There will be an opportunity,” and quickly left Phoenix behind.
Aside from Phoenix, the other fire elemental creatures didn’t show hostility towards Angel. After all, Angel hadn’t made any moves against them before, and even if he had, they wouldn’t have been able to tell.
These fire elemental creatures were filled with curiosity towards Angel but none approached; they just watched from a distance.
Angel felt somewhat regretful about this. His visit to the Tidal Realm was not only to seek information on Feng but also to acquire elemental companions.
With so many fire elemental creatures, there must be one suitable for him. If he could have a friendly conversation with them, perhaps he could persuade one to join him…