Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2062: Chapter 2063: Minister of Agriculture

From the silhouette seen from afar, the visitor was about two meters tall, wearing a top hat and dressed in the evening suit of nobility.

But when the candlelight on both sides of the corridor illuminated its true appearance, Angel’s eyes momentarily paused in surprise.

The visitor was a small white mouse.

To be precise, it was a small white mouse dressed in a pure white evening suit, an exceptionally extravagant attire.

The small white mouse stood approximately one meter and six centimeters tall, and the reason it appeared to be two meters at first glance was because its tall hat was not worn on its head but hooked by its long tail, raising it as high as possible. From afar, it looked two meters tall, but up close, the illusion was clear.

This image was almost identical to the pure white statue Angel had seen outside the castle.

Previously, Angel speculated whether the statue outside the castle might be Nuka, and now it was confirmed; his guess was indeed correct.

Nuka stepped into the banquet hall step by step. Its walking posture was unique, the body swaying in a flat arc from side to side, though peculiar, no one focused on Nuka’s walking style at this moment because everyone was in awe of the aura surrounding it.

Even though Angel temporarily shielded Nuka’s oppressive atmosphere using the Dalmatian, he could still sense the increasingly constricting atmosphere in the air around.

Even the flames on the candelabra burned smaller than before, clearly demonstrating that Nuka’s oppression was not merely a psychological pressure, but also an interference with the real world.

Angel was once again grateful that the Dalmatian appeared, otherwise, he would be immediately exposed.

As Nuka crossed the corridor and entered the hall, the sense of oppression reached its peak.

Under such pressure, Angel noticed clear polarization at the banquet. The black-and-white maids and Meina Valoro belonged to the submissive faction, showing submission in body, mind, and spirit to Nuka, thus feeling little pressure from Nuka’s oppressive field.

While the Boiling Gentlemen and Davasia evidently didn’t submit to Nuka, their bodies slightly trembled as if warding off Nuka’s aura.

As for Misty Goldlady, she remained in the dark, any movements shadowed by the darkness. Observing the statue of Nuka outside Duling Garden castle hinted that Misty Goldlady was likely also one of Nuka’s.

”It seems that the Nightmare Realm creatures in this ruin aren’t entirely of the same faction?” Angel pondered internally; if they were all humans, given human weaknesses, polarization would be possible.

But they were not humans.

Though Angel could see differing stances among these Nightmare Realm creatures, should they face humans, they’d certainly unite because anyone not of their kind equates to heresy. It’s impossible to exploit division for systematic defeat.

Facing Nuka’s overwhelming aura, Angel was likely the only one not oppressed by Nuka. Angel even kept his actions unchanged, still gently stroking the Dalmatian’s fur, nonchalantly observing Nuka with eyes absent of disrespect or significant attention, like viewing an irrelevant person.

Since Angel attended this banquet, he understood he was inevitably walking a tightrope on the edge of a cliff.

To maintain Shava’s identity, regardless of inner fear, he couldn’t show a trace of timidity. No matter Nuka’s strength, even exceeding legends, he must strategically undermine Nuka.

Of course, if not for the fortune of having the Dalmatian present, Angel would likely have been exposed by now, as his strength couldn’t withstand Nuka’s oppressive erosion.

But fortunately, the appearance of the Dalmatian allowed him to continue portraying Shava.

Whether Nuka could see his dire situation was immaterial, as this was Angel’s sole approach.

—Maintain a high stance, survive the banquet before considering further actions.

”Present now is the honorable Nuka, the Queen’s esteemed Minister of Agriculture!”

Just as Angel adjusted his mental stance towards Nuka, the Lunatic Tome loudly announced the final guest of the evening.

The ardent declaration made Angel’s pupils slightly contract, though he appropriately lowered his head, concealing his unusual expression.

Initially outside the Star Pond, from the emotional fragments sensed, there was mention of a ”Minister.” At that time, he and Sanders speculated whether a minister from the Nightmare Realm might descend.

Now it’s confirmed; indeed a Nightmare Realm minister has descended.

The Minister of Agriculture, Nuka.

Although unaware of the Minister of Agriculture’s weight in the Nightmare Realm, given Angel’s understanding of Nightmare Realm creatures’ power distribution, ministerial strength undoubtedly surpasses legends.

Perhaps due to world rules, Nuka cannot bring legendary power outside the ruins into the Wizards’ Realm, but as long as Nuka presides over the ruins, the core of these ruins stands undefeatable.

To confront a legend requires equivalent strength. Currently, the Southern Domain Wizard World has no legends among any.

Angel’s eyebrows lowered, concern clouding his eyes. Events were progressing toward the worst outcome; if Nuka remained in the ruins long-term, the nearest Barbarian Cave would face immeasurable danger. Potentially worse than Sleepless City’s result.

As Angel’s thoughts raced, Nuka entered. Like other guests, before seating it first looked at Angel.

”It’s my honor to dine with Your Excellency Shava.” Nuka manipulated its tail, placing the hat from atop onto its chest, performing a hat salutation.

Observing Nuka’s action, Angel internally breathed a slight sigh of relief, indicating Nuka’s status was not higher than Shava’s.

In such a hierarchical environment, Nuka wouldn’t probe Shava’s authenticity using power.

Angel nodded gently, facial expression unchanged, but with controlled internal emotions, emitted a slight goodwill outward.

By now, Angel understood clearly, this banquet likely wasn’t Misty Goldlady’s unilateral decision, presumably orchestrated by Nuka.

Angel was unsure if Nuka knew Shava, but since Nuka decided to invite Shava to a banquet, it likely wasn’t brimming with malice.

Of course, it might be a perilous banquet, but from current observations and the details displayed by each guest, it shows their significant regard for the banquet.

If indeed intent on acting at the banquet, unless they discovered his identity from the start. If so, there wouldn’t be a need to deliberately set such an event; any present could kill him directly.

Precisely perceiving this banquet shouldn’t be a deadly banquet, Angel reckoned whether Shava knew Nuka or not, releasing some modest goodwill shouldn’t err.