Chapter 2225 Oath <TOC> Chapter 2227 Arrival at Wind Island
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“Numerous wind elemental creatures, including Harlequin, were all trapped in an illusion?”
Upon Angel’s return to the Gondola, Dangros displayed an incredulous demeanor. It knew Eremy was strong, but had not anticipated Angel’s power to be as formidable.
Previously, it had been smugly considering that, with its little brothers here, supported by its own group, its power aboard the ship would only be slightly inferior to Eremy’s.
But now, it seemed naively optimistic.
Jack and Arnoldo were also bewildered at this time. Arnoldo, for some mysterious reasons, had been silently weeping, but upon learning of the situation on the battlefield, forgot to cry, staring blankly instead. Jack’s reaction was more straightforward, trembling on the rack, too frightened to even look Angel in the eye.
Angel, however, didn’t notice the reactions of these small sprites. Upon returning, he focused all his attention on the indistinct green shadow beside the Gondola.
This green shadow was Sage Camus from White Cloud Hamlet.
Angel was quite curious about this sage.
Whether it was Magu or Kuplatinum, the descriptions they gave of Camus boiled down to one word: mysterious.
Because Camus had never revealed his true form to the outside world, even the wind elemental creatures of White Cloud Hamlet did not know what Camus truly looked like.
There were even rumors in the outside world that Camus did not truly exist but was actually an avatar of Gentle Wind Uranos.
Whether this rumor was true or not, Angel was not particularly concerned. What intrigued him was another rumor about Camus, told to him by Sage Bortia from the Wild Stone Wasteland: Camus was born at a delicate time, after the catastrophe when the world reset, while Mr. Feng was still in the Tidal Realm. Given the good relationship between Gentle Wind Uranos and Mr. Feng, coupled with the timing, there was speculation that Camus was a human creation left by Mr. Feng, not born of the Tidal Realm.
Although Bortia mentioned this rumor in jest, not even believing it himself, given its connection to Magic Painter Mirafael, Angel took it seriously. Now that he had encountered Camus, he also wanted to explore the truth of Camus’s existence.
Camus was equally curious about Angel and wanted to take this opportunity to probe Angel’s depths. Thus, an exchange of interests began between them.
After about a quarter of an hour of conversation, Angel discovered that Camus indeed harbored some secrets.
However, these secrets might not involve Feng but relate to his own true identity.
On all other matters, including information about Feng and the rumors of his relationship with Feng, Camus remained calm and explained everything lightly.
Only when it came to his true identity did he, though still emotionally stable, repeatedly divert the topic and appeared more flustered in his responses than before.
This confirmed to Angel that perhaps the issue of true identity was what Camus least wanted to discuss.
Previously, Kuplatinum had even secretly asked him to probe what Camus’s true form really was. Judging from Camus’s current behavior, it seemed unlikely to disclose this.
As for the rumor related to Feng, even without Camus’s explanation, Angel could see it was false.
Although Camus did not reveal his true form, Angel could still feel the wind on him.
It was indeed a wind elemental creature, and it truly was the wind of White Cloud Hamlet.
Though the rumors and expectations differed, the exchange with Camus was still very pleasant. Angel had encountered too many unruly children and lunatics who resorted to violence without a word on his journey. He cherished the opportunity for such a normal, serious exchange.
However, their conversation was not long before they were interrupted by Gentle Wind Uranos, who had hurriedly emerged from the misty illusion.
Gentle Wind Uranos’s expression was complex, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Angel locked eyes with him for a moment, then lowered his gaze to the harp he held tightly in his hands, and then glanced at the illusion in the distance, already fully understanding the current situation.
Gentle Wind Uranos had extracted the illusion node from Lobert but did not insert it into the harp. Instead, he used the harp to release the illusion node again. The target of the release was… the Wind Island Guardians trapped in the illusion.
After doing this, Gentle Wind Uranos did not care about the dozens of wind elemental creatures in the illusion that had not signed a pact, nor did he seek the other two illusion nodes. Instead, he hurriedly came to meet him, still with a hopeful expression.
Even if Angel was slow to understand, he grasped Gentle Wind Uranos’s intention.
Clearly, after controlling the illusion with the harp and tasting success, he wanted to truly take over the misty illusion.
As expected, Gentle Wind Uranos began to talk about everything that happened in the illusion. Although he didn’t mention the ownership of the illusion, his earnestness and covetousness were unmistakable. Camus, and even Dangros, could hear his intentions.
After Gentle Wind Uranos finished speaking, he looked at Angel with a pleading gaze.
Faced with Gentle Wind Uranos’s expectation, Angel did not immediately agree but softly said, “My main purpose for coming here was to understand some things before the disaster…”
Before Angel could finish speaking, Gentle Wind Uranos immediately said, “No problem!”
“And about Mr. Feng…”
Gentle Wind Uranos seemed to think of something, a flicker in his eye, but still quickly said, “Yes, I Guarantee to tell all I know.”
“I also hope…”
“I will tell you everything you want to know, as long as I know it,” Gentle Wind Uranos even interrupted before hearing everything, already learning to preempt.
Angel paused for a moment, then said, “Including the true identity of Sage Camus?”
“Ah?” Gentle Wind Uranos suddenly froze, as if his throat was clenched, stuck. His head slowly turned to look at Camus.
Although Camus did not speak and his expression could not be seen from the vague green shadow, Gentle Wind Uranos inexplicably felt a chill on his back.
Gentle Wind Uranos swallowed non-existent saliva, “I can only speak for myself; I might not be able to answer regarding matters of Sage Camus.”
Angel raised an eyebrow, seeing from this response that Gentle Wind Uranos knew the true identity of Camus, but also chose not to disclose it.
It seems, the true identity of Sage Camus might indeed be somewhat peculiar.
Facing the awkward hesitation of Gentle Wind Uranos, Angel smiled slightly, “I was just joking before… I actually have some matters for which I hope to gain the support of Gentle Wind Uranos. The specifics can wait until after we deal with the current situation. It’s not too late to discuss them in detail later.”
After pausing, Angel’s gaze shifted towards the distant mist.
With Gentle Wind Uranos’s hopeful expression, Angel spoke, “As for that illusion, it is my honor to be appreciated by Gentle Wind Uranos. Since I have already handed over the control of the illusion to you, how to handle it, whether to keep or withdraw, naturally depends on your decision.”
“If you decide to keep the illusion, be mindful of the illusion nodes; at least one illusion node must be maintained. Only with all three nodes intact can the illusion’s greatest effect be achieved.”
Angel’s words clearly expressed his stance.
Angel generously offered such a favor to Gentle Wind Uranos, causing it to hesitate. Previously, it agreed too hastily, was that inappropriate? It wondered if the task Angel wished for it to accept would be incredibly arduous? Was that why Angel intentionally left an illusory realm as a trap for it?
Gentle Wind Uranos realized too late and was unsure of what to do next. Having spoken so definitively before, it now found its avenues for retreat had narrowed.
After some thought, it had no choice but to reluctantly nod in agreement.
The specifics of Angel’s intentions were still unclear, so it decided to tentatively agree. If the demands proved too outrageous, it could always brazenly refuse later…
With this mindset, Gentle Wind Uranos returned to the illusory realm in a daze to complete the remaining tasks.
Angel had a rough understanding of Gentle Wind Uranos’s thoughts. Indeed, its suspicions were not far off. When Angel handed over the control of the illusory realm to Gentle Wind Uranos, he indeed left a fallback plan. It wasn’t intentional, more of a subconscious precaution.
The question of whether Angel truly relinquished control of the misty illusion once it was given to Gentle Wind Uranos has a clear negative answer.
Thus, if the illusion could persist, it would be beneficial for him.
Certainly, keeping the illusion here is even better for White Cloud Hamlet, given the undiminished power of the illusion, embodying a formidable weapon that integrates defense, mass control, and offensive capabilities.
Furthermore, the nature of the illusion is fluid, effectively encompassing Wind Island. If Gentle Wind Uranos wishes, it could indeed serve as a massive protective illusion formation for Wind Island.
This arrangement benefits both Angel and Gentle Wind Uranos.
However, mutual benefit relies on trust between them. The hesitation shown by Gentle Wind Uranos earlier stemmed from a lack of this foundational trust.
Angel was not worried about this.
The support he sought from Gentle Wind Uranos was itself a project to establish a mechanism of mutual trust——regarding a mutual aid model between Savage Grottoes and White Cloud Hamlet.
Angel hoped that after the opening of the Tidal Realm, Savage Grottoes could establish a branch in White Cloud Hamlet.
This was an idea Angel had long harbored. To become a future leader in the Tidal Realm, mere words would not suffice; having a permanent and distinguished base in the Tidal Realm was ideal.
The specific location for this base would be discussed later with his mentor and Lord Rhine. However, for the branch, Angel believed White Cloud Hamlet was a suitable choice.
Not just because he left the misty illusion there, but also because of Gentle Wind Uranos’s character.
While Angel might scoff at the saintly demeanor, it’s undeniable that a benevolent environment is conducive to development, and Gentle Wind Uranos’s character ensures the style of White Cloud Hamlet.
This was one of the reasons Angel wanted to build a branch there.
He had no such thoughts when in the Fire Domain, due to its harsh environment and aggressive style, which could easily lead to conflicts. White Cloud Hamlet, however, with its endless cloud seas above and Green Wilderness below, boasts an excellent geographical setting.
Angel was not concerned about being rejected, as Gentle Wind Uranos, understanding humans more than other elemental creatures, would surely make a choice that best benefits White Cloud Hamlet once it realizes the inevitable integration with the Wizarding World.
Now, with no other humans having entered yet, Gentle Wind Uranos’s options are limited. Angel can fully take advantage of this to secure White Cloud Hamlet’s cooperation early on.
As for whether Gentle Wind Uranos would regret its decision in the future, Angel believed that once the Tidal Realm was fully opened and the major wizard organizations’ information reached the Tidal Realm, understanding the status of Savage Grottoes in the Wizarding World would ensure Gentle Wind Uranos had no regrets about today’s decision.
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Inside the misty illusion.
Despite feeling uneasy, Gentle Wind Uranos handled matters efficiently and swiftly dispatched all the oaths within the illusory realm, including those of the three great wind generals.
Then, it summoned two Guardians from Wind Island to join the existing Guardian in the domain, forming a new illusion node to sustain the realm.
Having gained full control over the illusion, Gentle Wind Uranos felt the power of the realm, which slightly alleviated its previous unease.
It even secretly decided that as long as Angel’s requests were not too excessive, it would try its best to accommodate them. Even discussing Camus’s true identity was not off the table… After all, a secret agreement could be signed before revealing the information to Angel.
This was because the illusion was too beneficial, significantly enhancing White Cloud Hamlet, and thus, it was willing to relax some restrictions.
After sneakily studying the illusion for a while and due to Camus’s constant urging, Gentle Wind Uranos reluctantly left.
Upon its departure, it took with it a large group of wind elemental creatures from Stormridge.
The grand appearance of a host of wind elemental creatures, even with Camus prepared, was still awe-inspiring.
Though not numerous, the large size of each wind elemental creature created a daunting sight.
However, the overall mood of these mountainous wind elemental creatures was somber, which Camus understood since they were prisoners of war who had sworn oaths.
But the more somber their expressions, the happier Camus felt, considering their initial malice towards Wind Island.
Now that they had all failed and been captured, even if not by the creatures of White Cloud Hamlet, Camus still found satisfaction.
“To think of harboring ill intentions towards White Cloud Hamlet, Submission is your fate!”
“Mr. Pat has already gone ahead to Wind Island, and we should follow,” Camus glanced at the group of wind elemental creatures, feeling triumphant. “Make sure to keep up.”
“Let’s head out, to Wind Island!”