Chapter 2228 Cupid <TOC> Chapter 2230 A Dark Passage Reappears
Translator: SumTLMan
In the mountain palace shrouded in mist and clouds.
Gentle Wind Uranos did not take his seat upon the exalted throne. Instead, he summoned a cloud mass within the hall, shaping it with wind into a soft and fluffy cloud cushion, upon which he sat down on the floor.
Opposite Gentle Wind Uranos, Angel also settled on a cloud cushion.
As they were about to speak, Dangros, previously perched upon the Blood Night Sanctuary, leaped onto the cloud cushion with a flip.
Dangros, initially just seeking a more comfortable position than hanging, discovered the cloud cushion to be both soft and bouncy. Forgetting its original purpose, it began to jump and bounce on it as if it were a trampoline.
This sight caused Angel to visibly cringe in exasperation.
After a while, Dangros sensed the cool, disapproving gaze from Angel and seemed to realize it was drawing too much attention. It quietly moved behind Angel, but it did not stop its playful antics, continuing to frolic with the cloud cushion.
Moreover, Dangros, not content with playing alone, stealthily gestured to Toby, who was perched on Angel’s shoulder, enticing Toby to join in the fun.
However, Toby, uninterested and aloof, ignored Dangros completely. Unlike the “country bumpkin” Dangros, Toby had been pampered from a young age by Gloria and had its fill of soft trampolines during its chickhood.
Disappointed by Toby’s lack of response, Dangros’s enthusiasm for playing with the cloud cushion waned somewhat.
Gentle Wind Uranos, watching this scene unfold, chuckled before his gaze finally rested on Dangros and Toby, pondering something.
“Dangros is still in its spirit stage, somewhat childish,” Angel commented, slightly embarrassed by Dangros’s immature behavior, which he felt responsible for as Dangros’s companion.
Gentle Wind Uranos did not mind Dangros’s antics and said, “Dangros… So, it is that Dangros.”
Curious, Dangros looked over, eyes sparkling, “Highness Gentle Wind, you’ve heard of my name?”
Gentle Wind Uranos nodded, “I’ve heard that a fire elemental sprite named Dangros was born from the ashes of Kalomaches.”
Camus, the sage sitting below Gentle Wind Uranos, added, “Given its connection to the former monarch, Dangros’ name, spread by the winds, is known in most parts of the Tidal Realm.”
Hearing this, Dangros swelled with pride and gave Angel a look that said: See, I’m significant. You’re lucky to be with me.
Dangros was self-satisfied, oblivious to the fact that neither Gentle Wind Uranos nor Sage Camus showed any significant emotional fluctuation when mentioning Dangros. However, their eyes clearly stirred when speaking of “Kalomaches” and “the former co-monarch,” directing their gaze straight at Toby.
Whether Dangros and Kalomaches were related was unknown to them. However, Toby’s appearance, which was identical to Kalomaches, naturally caught the attention of Gentle Wind Uranos and Camus.
“How should we address this one…?” Gentle Wind Uranos pointed at Toby and asked.
“He is called Toby, my companion.”
“So, he is named Toby. I previously saw Toby transforming into a gigantic creature of flames, resembling Kalomaches as described in the records,” Gentle Wind Uranos inquired directly, without beating around the bush, “What is the relationship between Toby and Kalomaches?”
“As far as I am aware, Kalomaches is a flame griffin, and Toby can also assume the form of a flame griffin,” Angel paused, “To my knowledge, there should be no connection between them, the only link being that they both come from the human world.”
Gentle Wind Uranos nodded, initially thinking Toby might be a descendant of Kalomaches but now seeing them as merely of the same species.
Despite Angel’s claim of no connection between Kalomaches and Toby, the occurrence of flame griffins with human arrivals in the Tidal Realm twice made Gentle Wind Uranos skeptical of an absolute lack of connection, perhaps attributing it to what Mr. Feng frequently mentioned as destiny and divine will.
With Toby as a starting point, they finally moved to the main topic.
Angel briefly shared his identity and experiences in the Tidal Realm, presenting the Drama Shadow Box he had crafted.
The Drama Shadow Box, with its extensive content relating to the human world, the future of the Tidal Realm, and Mr. Feng’s proposals, was complex. Although Gentle Wind Uranos and Camus managed to view it in a short time, evoking unimaginable waves of thought, they still needed time to deeply understand and reflect on its contents.
After viewing, Gentle Wind Uranos, with a complex look in his eyes, solemnly said, “The revelations in the illusion are astounding. Although Mr. Feng had shared related information with me, I never truly believed this day would come. My feelings are still unsettled, and I need to discuss further with Sage Camus before providing an answer to Mr. Pat.”
Gentle Wind Uranos’ voice trembled slightly, indicating the complexity of his emotions.
“Naturally,” Angel paused, then produced another set of Drama Shadow Boxes intended for the Green Wilderness, hoping it would be passed on from the White Cloud Hamlet due to their close relationship.
Gentle Wind Uranos did not refuse, knowing he would have to consult with the Green Wilderness’s Glorios anyway. The content of the shadow box, after all, promised a transformative change not just for their species but for all elemental creatures of the Tidal Realm.
After completing these tasks, Angel sought information about Mr. Feng’s arrangements in the Tidal Realm, curious about his strategies.
However, before Angel could inquire further, he noticed Gentle Wind Uranos’ attention drifting towards the shadow box, clearly preoccupied with its contents.
Sighing, Angel had anticipated that Gentle Wind Uranos might be emotionally affected by the shadow box. He had prioritized sharing it with Gentle Wind Uranos to provide context for any further discussions. He had hoped Gentle Wind Uranos, having been prepared by Mr. Feng, would be more receptive, but the emotional impact was still profound.
In such circumstances, it seemed inappropriate to press on matters concerning Mr. Feng.
Reluctantly, Angel decided to pause the discussion on Mr. Feng’s affairs.
Although questions about Mr. Feng could wait, resolving Arnoldo’s issue remained a priority.
Subsequently, Angel briefly explained Arnoldo’s situation to Gentle Wind Uranos, including how they encountered him and why he was imprisoned in a cage. Finally, Angel handed over a glowing grain of golden sand to Gentle Wind Uranos.
After receiving the golden sand, Gentle Wind Uranos gently tapped it and placed it on his forehead.
It was only after a while that Gentle Wind Uranos put down the golden sand and said to Angel, “Sage Kuplatinum has already informed me about Arnoldo’s situation and its punishment. Thank you for the trouble of bringing it all the way from the Toothpull Desert.”
At this point, Gentle Wind Uranos glanced at Arnoldo, who was still sobbing in the sand cage and secretly looking at it with hopeful eyes.
With a sigh, Gentle Wind Uranos said, “The rules of the Toothpull Desert are always strict. You were lucky this time to have met Mr. Pat and used this connection to avoid severe punishment. Otherwise, you would have definitely been caught by Highness Sandstorm and imprisoned in a sand cage for decades as atonement.”
Arnoldo’s head sank even lower: “I… I just wanted to find my sister.”
“With no preparation, how do you plan to find Salamado?” Gentle Wind Uranos said, “Salamado also made many years of preparations and researched a lot before starting to chase the horizon. By rushing out recklessly, you will never find your sister.”
At this point, Arnoldo did not retort but silently shed tears.
“Although Sage Kuplatinum didn’t ask me to be harsh on you, by entering the Toothpull Desert unauthorised, you not only harmed yourself but also our reputation in White Cloud Hamlet. So, you must still face some punishment.” Gentle Wind Uranos initially intended to confine him for a few years to reflect, but seeing Arnoldo’s aggrieved face, he wasn’t overly harsh in the end: “Just stay in this cage for now. Once you’ve thought things through, I’ll let you out.”
It seemed that Gentle Wind Uranos offered no leniency, but in reality, maintaining the sand cage after leaving the Toothpull Desert was difficult. At most, it could last another half a month to a month before Gentle Wind Uranos needed to intervene; the cage would break on its own.
Thus, this was actually a very light punishment.
After finishing the discussion about Arnoldo, Gentle Wind Uranos turned to Angel: “Sage Kuplatinum not only spoke of Arnoldo’s situation but also shared thoughts on the shadow box… and even mentioned some matters regarding Mr. Pat. I hear you’ve been looking for Mr. Feng’s deeds?”
Angel was startled; he had planned to ask a few days later, not expecting Kuplatinum to spoil it through the golden sand to Gentle Wind Uranos in advance.
“Yes,” Angel nodded in acknowledgment, “But there’s no rush. Highness, you can tell me later.”
Gentle Wind Uranos’ eyes flashed with gratitude: “The shadow box you brought has greatly impacted me; indeed, I need some time to think. How about this, I’ll give you an answer the day after tomorrow, and I’ll also inform you about Mr. Feng’s matters.”
Since Gentle Wind Uranos was eager to examine the shadow box again, Angel took his leave for the time being.
When Angel left the palace, he also took Arnoldo with him. According to Gentle Wind Uranos, since Arnoldo was confined in the cage with nothing else to do, he might as well be put to use by guiding Angel around Wind Island, especially since Arnoldo and Angel were relatively acquainted.
After leaving the palace, Angel encountered Sage Camus on the corridor side.
It seemed to be another of his avatars.
Camus bowed slightly: “May I know where Mr. Pat plans to go next?”
Angel replied, “I have no immediate plans. Does Mr. Camus have any suggestions?”
Camus turned and pointed towards the southeast of Wind Island: “Over there is White Sea Bay, where Highness has released all the wind elemental creatures you captured into White Sea Bay.”
After a pause, Camus turned north and pointed to a solitary peak: “That peak is unnamed, but all creatures of Wind Island call it the Forbidden Peak because it is a restricted area.”
Angel asked, “So, Mr. Camus, you’re specifically telling me this to advise me not to approach that peak?”
Camus shook his head, “Not so, Mr. Pat was also granted access there. The reason it’s a restricted area is actually because of a deliberate setup by Highness Gentle Wind Uranos. It’s because, during the disaster period, Mr. Feng lived there. Highness knew Mr. Feng wanted to follow in Mr. Feng’s footsteps, so he decided to open that mountain peak to Mr. Feng.”
In short, Camus’s visit here was merely to offer Angel more options: to visit White Sea Bay to see the group of captives, to see the mountain peak where Mr. Feng once lived, or to let Arnoldo take him on a stroll around Wind Island?
After some thought, Angel decided to visit the mountain peak where Mr. Feng once lived.
The wind elemental creatures at White Sea Bay had already signed an oath and couldn’t escape for the time being… Moreover, Angel didn’t need them at the moment. Their greatest utility would only come into play after the wizards from the Savage Grottoes stationed themselves in the Tidal Realm.
Thus, Angel decided to meet them later, giving them some time to adapt to their new identities.
After making his decision, Camus added, “There’s one more thing. Harlequin wanted to visit his former subordinates at White Sea Bay. Highness didn’t agree but asked me to inform you.”
Because of Gentle Wind Uranos’ request, Harlequin was the only wind elemental creature that hadn’t signed the Merck Soul Source Oath and was currently sealed in a small bottle. Harlequin’s willingness to be sealed was partly in hopes of sparing his subordinates. Now knowing they were temporarily safe and had been placed in White Sea Bay, he wished to see them.
Angel didn’t immediately respond but asked, “What does Highness plan to do with Harlequin?”
Camus hesitated for a moment before saying, “It’s still undecided, we need to discuss it with Hurricane Pollio from Stormridge before making a decision.”
Though that was said, given Gentle Wind Uranos’ merciful nature, Angel could roughly guess that Harlequin would eventually return to Stormridge.
After some thought, Angel said, “Let’s not rush their meeting. During this time, it might be good for Harlequin to stay with Gentle Wind Uranos and also get acquainted with the contents of the Drama Shadow Box. When the time comes, they will still have a chance to meet.”
While Angel didn’t place much importance on the captives of White Sea Bay, Harlequin was once their superior, and his words held significant influence.
To prevent them from being swayed by Harlequin’s words, Angel decided to keep Harlequin isolated from them for a while. However, wanting them to wholeheartedly serve him for the next twenty years, it was inevitable that Harlequin would need to meet them eventually.
So, Angel planned to first let Harlequin understand the future changes in the Tidal Realm, to realize that the era of petty chaos in the Tidal Realm was ultimately coming to an end, and to avoid causing internal strife. It would be best to persuade his subordinates to focus on laying a foundation for the next twenty years, which would be beneficial for him, Stormridge, and the Tidal Realm as a whole.
Camus understood Angel’s intentions and nodded with a smile, “Okay, I will convey this to Highness.”
Chapter 2228 Cupid <TOC> Chapter 2230 A Dark Passage Reappears