Chapter 695 Finish Matters Before Departure <TOC> Chapter 697 Magic Nourish Meat
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When Angel returned to Phantom Island, Babaya, Kudou, and Rococo had already gathered on the beach outside the island.
“You guys came pretty fast,” Angel said with a smile. He had sent a message to them after leaving Promi Alchemy Shop, and it had been no more than twenty minutes before the three of them arrived, which was quite fast.
“Since you called, we didn’t dare to delay,” said Babaya, her expression solemn and serious, a stark contrast to the cunning girl she used to be.
“Come in with me,” Angel stepped forward. Even though he didn’t have a gold coin certificate on him, the trees would automatically part wherever he passed.
While walking from the outer edge of Phantom Island to the center, Angel observed the trio.
Kudou wore a green leaf robe and, thanks to his racial talent, he was agile and swift, as fast as a shooting star. He occasionally paused on leaves, leaving only a green afterimage visible to the naked eye.
Rococo held a brown spotted mushroom umbrella in her hands, leisurely floating in the air. When her speed slowed down, she would simply bump the umbrella against the surrounding tree trunks, and instantly bounce dozens of meters away.
Babaya was the most ordinary of the three, running directly on the ground. Her upper body remained motionless, and her legs moved like they had motors, appearing as phantoms.
These three youngsters had undergone earth-shattering changes in just a short amount of time.
Not only could it be seen from their running postures, but also from their expressions. Kudou’s face still maintained its wooden and simple expression, but upon closer inspection, his eyes were very lively, exuding an air of cleverness.
Rococo’s change was minor, still the girl immersed in her own world. However, compared to her initial timid demeanor, Rococo now had a bit more self-confidence.
The one who had changed the most was undoubtedly Babaya.
Angel had initially chosen to tell Babaya about the “Soul Bead” matter alone because he saw that she was the one capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities. As it turned out, he wasn’t wrong, as Babaya’s growth was incredibly rapid. Among the three, only Babaya had entered the door to apprenticeship, and although she hadn’t yet reached the first-level apprentice, she was not far off.
Although Babaya’s expression remained calm from beginning to end, Angel could feel a powerful determination emanating from her, both inside and out.
Given time, Babaya might become the next Nausica.
When they arrived at the central mansion, Angel finally slowed down and motioned for the trio to stop.
“I called you here not just for you to visit your relatives, but because there’s something I need to discuss with you,” Angel looked at them.
With the greenhouse not far away, Rococo’s face showed eagerness, while Kudou looked at Babaya. Babaya, however, held her head high and calmly met Angel’s gaze.
“I am preparing to leave this place and return to my homeland, the Old Land Continent.”
Amidst the puzzled expressions of the three, Angel continued, “Aside from the three of you, the rest of the Kulakuka tribe is not suitable for staying in the Wizarding World, so I will take them with me when I leave.”
Upon hearing Angel’s words, Rococo immediately became anxious, “Lord, what about my mother?”
Kudou, however, questioned, “Why can’t they stay here? The environment here is very suitable for them, isn’t it?”
Babaya scolded the two, “Listen to the Lord! Why are you interrupting?”
Angel first looked at Kudou, “The environment here is indeed good, suitable for the Kulakuka tribe to thrive, but don’t forget, the reason they can enjoy the peace they have now is because this place is my mentor’s territory. My mentor can temporarily shelter the Kulakuka tribe, but not for a lifetime.”
“If the Kulakuka tribe is expelled from Phantom Island, do you think they can survive in the Wizarding World? Don’t forget why your tribe nearly perished a thousand years ago.”
“So, taking them back to the Old Land Continent is also because there are no extraordinary beings there, and my relatives can look after them. That is the best choice for them.”
Seeing that Kudou was deep in thought, Angel slowly turned his head to look at Rococo, “How to arrange for your relatives is the purpose of bringing you here today.”
“Once you become apprentices, you will have the ability to stand on your own in the Wizarding World, so you can protect your relatives with your own power. Therefore, you can now make a choice, whether to protect your relatives personally or have me take your relatives with me to the Old Land Continent along with the main force.”
After Angel finished speaking, he let go of his hand, waiting for their answers.
“I want my parents to stay.” Rococo answered almost instantly.
Kudou hesitated a bit, “If they stay here, they will be lonely without friends, right?”
“Loneliness depends on whether you want to accompany them or not. However, your cultivation is destined to go against their path, and you can’t always stay by their side. Eventually, the banquet will disperse.” When Angel said this, the images of his elder brother Leon and mentor Jon flashed through his mind.
Kudou hesitated even more, and Rococo’s face also showed indecision.
Angel: “In the extraordinary world, distance is not an issue. When your cultivation succeeds, you can visit them. If you can also manage to protect a place, you can bring them over without any problem.”
Angel’s words made Kudou’s eyes light up. Indeed, the more he understood the Wizarding World, the more he realized how magical it was. His parents were also young, and if he could achieve the level of a third-level apprentice in just a few years like Angel, where in the world couldn’t he go? Visiting his parents on the Old Land Continent would be a trivial matter.
Upon thinking of this, Kudou said, “Lord, I entrust you with the care of my family. I will communicate with them later. Once I have achieved success in my training, I will visit them.”
Kudou had made his decision, but Rococo was still somewhat hesitant, although she was tempted. In fact, she really wanted her parents to stay by her side. After all, in this dangerous world, only parents could be the safe harbor for one’s soul.
Rococo: “Can I discuss it with my parents first and decide later?”
“Of course.”
After answering Rococo, Angel finally looked at Babaya.
Babaya was the most conflicted of the three. She had only one family member, her grandmother. Her grandmother was old and in poor health, and the idea of visiting her after achieving success in training, as Angel had said, was too difficult for her. Perhaps her grandmother would pass away in a few years, leaving no chance for her to visit.
The others also knew about Babaya’s situation and remained silent, especially Kudou, who secretly admired her. His eyes flashed with worry, and he wanted to say something but didn’t know what to say.
“The long and arduous journey wouldn’t be good for your grandmother either. You should keep her by your side,” said Angel, who was also somewhat reluctant. He knew that Babaya and her grandmother depended on each other for survival. Babaya’s grandmother hadn’t been chosen initially, but Babaya had longed for Angel’s guidance, which had given them a chance to reunite. Now, they had to separate again, and Angel probably wouldn’t have wanted to do it if he were in Babaya’s shoes.
The regret of losing a loved one could last a lifetime.
Babaya’s throat moved, and her mouth opened slightly, but she couldn’t say anything.
“Let’s go to the greenhouse first, meet your family members, and then decide. It’s not too late,” Angel said, turning around and walking towards the greenhouse.
While Babaya and the others were meeting their family members in the greenhouse, Angel leaned against the Milk Fruit Tree outside, inhaling the sweet, fragrant aroma of milk. The gentle breeze wafted around him, lifting his spirits.
The more he thought about returning home, the more eager he became. The sealed memory boxes were opened one after another, and the happy past seemed like yesterday.
As Angel reminisced, a rich aroma wafted over.
Angel looked up and saw a slender, graceful figure slowly approaching.
“Lady Gloria?” Angel shook his head. “No, it’s an illusion… Huh, is this a Gourmet Mirage?”
Gloria in the mirage came to Angel’s side: “What, did you think you were the only one skilled in illusions?”
Angel scratched the back of his head: “I just didn’t expect that Gourmet Mirage could be controlled as well. I thought it was random.”
Gloria snorted: “I heard you’re planning to leave?”
“Mhm,” Angel nodded in agreement.
“Well, it just so happens that I cooked a meal today, so consider it my treat,” Gloria said. “Don’t worry, it won’t count towards your three Gold Card VIP gourmet meals because I used ingredients from Phantom Island. Come by later, and don’t forget to bring Toby along.”
After Gloria spoke, her figure slowly vanished, and the mirage dissipated into nothingness.
Not long after Gloria left, Babaya emerged from the greenhouse alone.
Angel looked up to see that the greenhouse was still filled with an atmosphere of departure, and Grandma Babaya was gazing out from her small room.
Angel asked, “Have you made a decision?”
Babaya was silent for a while before saying, “Lord Angel, can you tell me how much longer my grandmother can hold on?”
When Angel had helped Babaya’s grandmother leave last time, he had adjusted her physical condition. However, even so, her body could not last much longer.
“If nothing unexpected happens, five or six years at most,” Angel replied.
Hearing this answer, the tears swirling in Babaya’s eyes instantly flowed down. Her body trembled slightly as she sniffed continuously. After a while, she looked up with red eyes and said, “Five years! Give me five years!”
“Within five years, I will go to the Old Land Continent to find my grandmother and prolong her life! I’ve heard Lord Angel’s story, and if you can do it, I can do it too!”
After saying these words, Babaya’s tears stopped abruptly, and her expression returned to normal. However, the stubbornness in her eyes never faded: “Lord Angel, please take my grandmother away. I promise I’ll find her.”
Angel looked at her deeply, and as Babaya calmed down, he gently smiled.
“Alright.”
In this cruel world, witches who didn’t want to rely on others had to learn to be strong on their own. Babaya and Rococo were two extremes – Rococo still had the mindset of a young girl, while Babaya was slowly growing up.
Even though her figure was small, her inner strength was countless times greater than Rococo’s.
Angel saw in Babaya the qualities a qualified witch should possess.
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