Chapter 2548 Walking Together Again <TOC> Chapter 2550 The Noah Family
Translator: SumTLMan
Daus also left the cave.
He had stayed only to tell Angel that he would follow along. Since Angel had no objections, he should go back and prepare. Exploring potentially dangerous ruins requires thorough preparation.
After Daus left, Angel began to quietly study the alchemy blueprint.
Half a day quietly slipped away.
When Angel looked up from his desk, it was already night.
Kael hadn’t returned yet. It seemed that gathering materials, especially magical ones like Illusory Spirit Diamonds, wasn’t easy, especially since they are rarely found in ordinary wizard markets. Without any surprise, Kael must have gone to Somiya, only in such a grand extraordinary city could such magical materials possibly be found.
With Kael not yet back, he couldn’t start alchemy, so Angel decided to take a trip to the Wilderness of Dreams.
The purpose of this trip to the Wilderness of Dreams was also clear: to find support.
Aesop’s task clearly had a catch, and he couldn’t confront Aesop himself about it, so he had to find a third party to speak to. And this third party must at least be on par with Aesop.
Thus, the individuals Angel considered were, in order: Rhine, Tree Spirit, Iron Armor Granny, and Sanders.
Only these four could help him Get “Justice,” at least some compensation.
As he stepped onto the Dream Bridge, Angel had already located these people through the Power Tree in his mental space.
Regrettably, the best choices, Rhine and Tree Spirit, were not available, and Sanders was probably busy with the affairs of the Tidal Realm and hadn’t logged on in a long time. Only Iron Armor Granny was leisurely drinking tea and chatting with Nemeti.
Without hesitation, as soon as the Gate of Dreams opened, Angel was right outside the Rosewater Pavilion.
He adjusted his expression to appear very angry, yet somewhat aggrieved and resentful, adding a touch of weariness. After confirming his expression was accurate, Angel pushed open the door and walked in.
Upon seeing Angel, Iron Armor Granny warmly beckoned him over, indifferent to the expression he deliberately put on.
Instead, it was Nemeti who, upon seeing Angel, showed a trace of emotion in her golden, vertical pupils: “Has something happened on your end?”
Angel initially thought Iron Armor Granny would inquire first, but she simply smiled without speaking. On the other hand, Nemeti showed concern.
Although surprised, it made sense thinking about it. His overt emotions were too deliberate; Iron Armor Granny was well aware that even if she didn’t ask, Angel himself would find an excuse to speak; whereas Nemeti, having been out of touch with the outside world for a long time, did not immediately realize his emotions were feigned.
Fortunately, Nemeti provided an opening, and Angel, with a troubled face, sat down and began to vent his frustrations.
At first, his emotions were feigned, but as he continued, Angel became increasingly agitated, and his anger, helplessness, and grievances genuinely emerged.
Angel, having reached a state of genuine emotion, no longer cared if it moved Iron Armor Granny. However, during his recount, he understood a principle: the earlier one vents their emotions, the more genuine they are; if a few more days passed, given his personality, even if he felt emotional, it would be suppressed deep within, making it very difficult to unearth and sincerely display, unless Aesop fooled him again.
After listening to Angel’s account, Nemeti and Iron Armor Granny appeared much calmer.
Nemeti initially worried, not knowing what had happened to Angel or if his life was in danger. But now, having heard the explanation, with Nemeti’s wisdom, she understood Angel’s point.
It was about feeling wronged and not daring to confront Aesop, so he came to find backup.
If Nemeti were in the Savage Grottoes, she could have lent Angel a hand, but she was currently in the Tidal Realm, so she remained silent, watching from the sidelines.
Now, all eyes were on Iron Armor Granny.
Iron Armor Granny put down her teacup and finally spoke, but her focus wasn’t on Angel’s desires. Instead, she asked about something else: “After deciphering that alchemy blueprint, do you plan to go exploring with Kael?”
Angel nodded, something he hadn’t concealed in his earlier narrative: “Not just with Kael, Red Sword Daus is also prepared to join.”
Iron Armor Granny curiously inquired: “Since when have you been interested in exploring ruins?”
“I have no interest in exploring ruins, but the place corresponding to this dagger, I know something about it, and it might not be ordinary. I absolutely must see it for myself.” Because Nemeti was present, Angel couldn’t mention the Nightmare Plane or Nightfall City, but he made his intentions very clear.
Seeing the resolute look on Angel’s face, Iron Armor Granny did not probe further. If Angel insisted on going, there must be a compelling reason.
Angel expressed a concern: “I’m worried that exploring this ruin might cause me to stay here a few more days, which could delay my return to the Tidal Realm.”
“You don’t need to worry about that,” Iron Armor Granny reassured him, her eyes narrowing slightly as she sipped her tea: “Something urgent also came up here, and the originally scheduled time to go to the Tidal Realm will be postponed accordingly.”
“Something happened in the Savage Grottoes?” Angel asked, surprised.
“A minor issue. We discovered a few spies trying to infiltrate the Savage Grottoes. We’re currently trying to locate and penetrate their den.”
“Spies? Is it because of the Wilderness of Dreams?” Angel inquired.
Iron Armor Granny shook her head: “No, they don’t know about the Wilderness of Dreams. Their interests lie elsewhere. As for what that is… Well, it’s a long story. If you’re interested in the discord among wizard organizations, I could take a day or two to explain it to you.”
Angel quickly waved his hand: “No need to trouble yourself, Granny. I’m still waiting for Kael to return to perform alchemy. When I have time, I’ll definitely come to seek your guidance.”
Iron Armor Granny nonchalantly nodded: “Whenever you like, you can come to me.”
Angel breathed a sigh of relief, truly fearful that once Iron Armor Granny began, she wouldn’t be able to stop, and he couldn’t dare not listen.
“Since Lord Rhine also has matters to attend to, it seems that exploring the ruins won’t delay our plans,” Angel said, sighing again: “The blueprint belongs to Kael, and by rights, he should lead the exploration of the ruins. However, this time the task of overseeing the exploration has been given to me, mainly because Kael saw how many high-rank potions I used up, and felt pity for me, even saying all the gains from the ruins would be mine.”
Angel shook his head: “But whether there are gains from the ruins is another matter; this is just an empty promise. I am indeed pitiable.”
After Angel finished speaking, his expression was one of loss, but his eyes kept drifting towards Iron Armor Granny, the implication clear without words.
Iron Armor Granny smiled gently and finally spoke: “I am aware of the task from Aesop. I will inform Tree Spirit to reconnect with him.”
“There might also be some misunderstandings,” she added.
“Missunderstandings? What misunderstandings?” Angel asked.
“According to you, many puzzles are hidden beneath the blueprint, and Aesop hasn’t attempted to solve them. He doesn’t realize how difficult they are, so in his view, solving them might not seem too challenging. However, solving these puzzles turns out to be the most difficult part, even more so than the final alchemy,” explained Iron Armor Granny.
“Perhaps there are misunderstandings, but that blueprint is unusual. I can assert that in the entire Southern Region, apart from me, probably no one else can solve it. Even for me, it took an unprecedented amount of effort and a large number of potions to solve it. The total cost of these potions even exceeded the price of forging that dagger.”
Angel didn’t believe anyone else could endure the increasing mental power impacts presented by the blueprint as he had.
He had once endured such mental power impacts, and with the help of the Demon Eater Flower King, he not only remained unharmed but also benefited. Others, facing such impacts, could only withstand them.
Thus, Angel confidently made his claim.
Iron Armor Granny also believed Angel’s words and nodded: “Don’t worry, I will relay this, and you won’t be shortchanged.”
Although Iron Armor Granny did not make an explicit promise, her words reassured Angel that they would support him in this matter.
Even if there were misunderstandings, Aesop would still need to pay what he owed.
Satisfied with the response, Angel prepared to say goodbye and log off: “I need to do some alchemy, so I’ll log off first, not to bother you any further.”
Nemeti and Iron Armor Granny said nothing, with the Wilderness of Dreams, parting was no longer an issue in the Southern Region. Just as Iron Armor Granny and Nemeti were doing, one in a distant subsidiary world and the other on the Paramjit Plateau, they could still sit together, drink tea, and chat.
When Angel said he was logging off, he didn’t immediately leave but instead made a trip to Initial Heart City.
It was a rare occasion that his brother Leon was online, and Angel took the opportunity to teach him the sword skills he had learned from Daus.
The method of teaching was simple; he directly showed Leon the conversation he had with Daus using illusions.
“If there’s anything you don’t understand, remember to leave me a message in the Tree Group. I’m going to steal some more skills from him.”
Leon nodded excitedly. He shared the same bloodline branch and swordsmanship as Red Sword Daus, and had long admired this wizard’s reputation. To be able to learn from him was a gift from heaven.
Seeing Leon’s admiration for Daus, Angel thought for a moment; it was a good opportunity to pick up some skills during their trip to the Garden Labyrinth.
After sharing a moment of brotherly affection, long missed, with Leon, Angel finally logged off.
Before logging off, Angel didn’t forget to send a message to Sanders explaining his intentions to explore the ruins this time.
Since it was just the ruins of Nightfall City in reality, the risks should be minimal, so Angel did not specifically brief Sanders.
If it were about exploring the wall in the Nightmare Plane of Nightfall City, he would definitely discuss it with Sanders first, otherwise, he would not dare to act recklessly.
Back in reality, the cave was still empty, except for Dangros enjoying a soak in the quenching concentrate, and the formless Speedling.
With nothing else to do, Angel simply let Haralenne out.
Haralenne, with its light purple body, radiated a dreamy glow upon appearing.
It must be said, among the Void Travelers, Haralenne definitely had the looks. Unfortunately, it was not very smart.
Angel touched his forehead, and Haralenne, receiving the signal, immediately flattened like a pancake and stuck to Angel’s face. An immaterial tentacle reached deep into Angel’s forehead.
Soon, the connection was successful.
Before Angel could speak, a voice from the other end of this “Void Network” spoke.
“How come you contacted me suddenly? Is there something you need, or did you want to speak to the master?”
Angel: “Nothing in particular, just wanted to check how things are on your side. Gruz De Weld’s avatar hasn’t caused any trouble, has it?”
After a moment, Woof Woof replied: “There was a small mishap, but it’s been resolved. Everything is normal now.”
Angel: “So, are you heading to the Source World now?”
Woof Woof: “There was another small mishap, I got a bit off course. But, my ultimate goal is the Source World.”
Angel: “…How many small mishaps did you have?”
Woof Woof seriously said: “A few hundred, I guess.”
Angel: “That many, and they’re all just small mishaps?”
Woof Woof: “Whether it’s traveling through the void or taking that path, accidents are always possible, which is quite normal, especially for weak void creatures like us. Traveling through the void is manageable, but that path… even minor accidents can be fatal. Fortunately, I haven’t had any accidents on that path yet.”
Angel understood that the “path” Woof Woof was referring to was the supposed “higher dimensional passage.”
Angel had also experienced it once with Woof Woof and knew well the numerous dangers inside; Woof Woof’s words were indeed true.
However, Woof Woof’s claim of being weak might be true in terms of actual strength. But in the void, Woof Woof is more adapted than many extraordinary creatures, otherwise, it wouldn’t be called a “Void Traveler.”
Considering Woof Woof itself has encountered hundreds of accidents in the void, one can only imagine the greater risks others face there.
Since there were no issues on Woof Woof’s end for the time being, Angel also felt relieved. As for paying attention to Gruz De Weld’s avatar, he’d be crazy to get involved.
“By the way, has the master you mentioned recently said anything?”
Angel was referring to the spotted puppy.
Woof Woof thought for a moment: “The master occasionally sends some messages, but they’re mostly meaningless, mostly about wanting to go to the Land of Heart Sigh. Other than that, not much.”
Angel: “If it really goes to the Land of Heart Sigh, remember to let Haralenne contact me.”
Although the spotted puppy had previously made it clear that it was difficult to come out, if it really did come, Angel could take the opportunity to explore the situation inside the Land of Heart Sigh.
Woof Woof hesitated for a moment but then said: “Okay.”
After experiencing the descent of Gruz De Weld’s avatar together, Woof Woof and Angel’s relationship gradually became more relaxed. Woof Woof could see the master’s unusual affection towards Angel, so it also hoped that if the master really descended, Angel could go and meet with the master.
Then, Angel talked with Woof Woof a bit more about the void.
Woof Woof could talk, but its descriptions of many creatures in the void were entirely based on its own judgments. It even named them itself, which made Angel feel confused.
Patiently chatting with Woof Woof for a good while, Angel finally closed the oid Network.
Although the content of their conversation wasn’t very substantive, Angel didn’t plan to discuss any serious topics with Woof Woof. It was purely an occasional chat to foster their relationship.
Because, Angel placed great importance on the “Void Network.”
If used well, it really has a promising future!
Chapter 2548 Walking Together Again <TOC> Chapter 2550 The Noah Family