Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2851: Chapter 2852: Mirror Box of Flowing Light

The story was told, the air turned cold again, and the silent atmosphere returned.

However, compared to before, Adanis’s mood seemed noticeably calmer.

Because of this, the Black Earl didn’t continue to question Angel to ease the mood. Moreover, the story of the ”Twinborn Mirror” told by Angel earlier made the Black Earl ponder over the Noah Clan in the Origin World, leaving him no time to worry about anything else.

In the past, the Black Earl never thought that the Noah Clan could have a place in the Origin World. Even when Augustine said that a branch of the Noah Clan had taken root in the Origin World, the Black Earl still didn’t think it was that powerful. He knew all too well that the Noah bloodline wasn’t particularly outstanding, and without relying on the bloodline, it would be very difficult to make a name in the Origin World.

But what he didn’t expect was that the Noah Clan was not only not weak in the Origin World, but also shrouded in mystery for the Transcendents there.

And all of this stemmed from two things: the Twinborn Mirror and the Magical Energy Array.

The Twinborn Mirror, from a practical and versatile perspective, stood at the pinnacle of mysterious objects, representing the foundation of the Noah Clan.

The Magical Energy Array, created by Margaret, with her powerful skills and innovative capabilities regarding the array, was the source of the Noah Clan’s confidence.

Furthermore, to protect the Noah Origin left by Augustine, Margaret set up an extremely mysterious Magical Energy Array for the Noah Clan, making their territory elusive and ever-changing in entry points, difficult to find without a path.

With foundation, confidence, and an elusive territory, even if outsiders wanted to attack, it would be hard to succeed.

This was the making of the great name of the Noah Clan in the Origin World.

Although the Noah Clan isn’t the strongest in the Origin World, they are definitely a presence that outsiders dare not provoke.

Moreover, from a certain perspective, with the presence of Augustine, Margaret, and the Twinborn Mirror, the Noah Clan is in no way inferior to the Phantom Spirit City of Gluz Deward.

If placed in the Southern Domain, it would undoubtedly sweep across the entire Southern Domain as a colossal entity.

However, for this familiar yet unfamiliar Noah branch, the Black Earl could only ponder. Truly treating them as ”family” was impossible.

The Noah Clan in the Origin World surely knows their origins are from the Southern Domain, yet all these years, they’ve never come to the Southern Domain nor brought any benefits to the Noah Clan there, which speaks volumes.

Perhaps like Augustine, they care only about themselves, not about the origin of the Noah Clan.

In their eyes, the main and branch lines are unimportant. Even without Margaret and Augustine, whether they would still keep the Noah surname is questionable.

These details sufficed for the Black Earl to glean the whole picture.

Though he yearned for the Origin World Noah Clan, this yearning stemmed from a desire for advancement, not a resonance with the bloodline.

The honor is theirs, unrelated to the Noah Family of the Southern Domain.

With this understanding, the Black Earl felt much calmer. Moreover, his appreciation for Angel once again soared.

Previously, he valued Angel for his alchemy techniques and the backing of Rhein and Sanders.

But now that Angel has Olao, if he truly refines Olao to become a true ”Twinborn Mirror” in the future as Augustine suggested, then Angel alone could rival the Noah Clan of the Origin World!

No matter the depth of the Origin World’s Noah Clan, whether the Twinborn Mirror or the Magical Energy Array, Angel has the chance to reach or even surpass their pinnacle.

Thus, rather than relying on that elusive Noah branch, investing more in Angel seems more beneficial now.

He is truly a promising stock!

Regarding whether Adanis would return Olao to Angel, the Black Earl had no doubts.

No matter Adanis’s personal thoughts, ultimately Olao will surely return to Angel’s side.

This is Augustine’s order to Olao, and it’s also Olao’s own intention, something Adanis cannot forcefully retain.

So in this regard, the Black Earl wasn’t concerned. His only worry was whether Adanis would suddenly go mad with obsession, thinking that killing Angel would make Olao hers.

If it were truly the case... the Black Earl would have to step forward to stop it.

Even if this avatar perishes, the Black Earl would strive to protect Angel. Previously, it was for Angel’s potential, and now it’s also for his own future.

With this in mind, the Black Earl set aside his drifting thoughts and focused on Angel and Adanis.

Meanwhile, Adanis fell into contemplation after exiting Angel’s illusionary realm. She seemed lost in unknown thoughts while repeatedly stroking the bronze mirror...

Watching this, Angel’s lips curled slightly, relieved that Olao was currently in the form of a bronze mirror because if it were a human form, the scene would be indescribable.

However, now that Adanis knows the bronze mirror is Olao’s true form, and she’s still being handsy... their relationship seems to be quite transparent.

Adanis’s feelings towards Olao are undoubtedly more than just familial thoughts, there’s also a deep-seated admiration. In fact, Augustine pointed this out long ago.

Olao might be aware of Adanis’s feelings or perhaps it’s the long-term companionship blinding them, but from an outsider’s view, Adanis’s affection for Olao was hard to hide.

Although Olao is still in slumber now, the moment he awakens, he should... no, he will surely know about the way Adanis handles him.

What would Olao’s reaction be then?

Angel suddenly became curious about the answer to this question, even whimsically pondering that if Olao woke up while Adanis was stroking, what kind of scene would unfold?

Unfortunately, Angel’s anticipation didn’t come true.

Because soon, Adanis let go, carefully placing the bronze mirror into a prepared satin box.

After gazing at the mirror with reluctance, she covered the box, lightly pushing it before it landed in front of Angel.

Throughout, Adanis didn’t utter a single word.

Even as Angel picked up the box, caressing it for a while before putting it into his bracelet, Adanis remained silent, quietly observing Angel’s actions.

This clearly indicated Adanis’s attitude.

Perhaps she still viewed Angel with disdain, unwilling to speak to him, yet she acknowledged Ángel’s ownership of Olao.

Angel had a rough idea that eventually Adanis would hand Olao over to him, though whether there would be any ”trial” beforehand was uncertain.

As of now, Adanis chose a calm handover. Perhaps Angel’s ”artistic embellishment” in the illusionary realm had an effect?

Of course, what played the biggest role was surely not the artistic embellishment, but the series of questions Augustine had posed to Adanis earlier.

Those questions made Adanis realize that staying by Olao’s side forever wouldn’t change how he viewed her. Hoping for the relationship to advance further was even less possible.

Therefore, from that moment on, Adanis had already decided to let go.

Later, when Olao proactively requested for Adanis to follow Angel, Adanis refused, which clearly shows Adanis’s choice.

However, can separation really make Olao reassess Adanis?

This is still up for discussion...

While Angel was pondering this question, Adanis was also contemplating the likelihood of changing Olao’s thoughts after ”separation.”

Adanis’s conclusion was similar to Angel’s, it is still up for discussion. There is a chance, but exactly how much of a chance, is unknown.

Yet even so, Adanis still chose this step, because she is aware that if she chooses not to ”separate” from Olao, there would be no chance at all.

Although she doesn’t know exactly how much chance there is, she would try every possible way to increase this chance. For instance, she was prepared for the possibility of not seeing Olao in the medium to long term, because only by not wanting to meet, can there be thoughts of longing.

Moreover, she wants to completely change, first by acquiring the missing part, which could be a long-term plan, and until then, she plans not to meet with Olao.

Also, there’s the box she specially prepared for Olao.

Or rather, the box she prepared for Angel. Yes, the box looks like it was meant for Olao, but actually, once Olao awakens, his essence will gather itself, making the box unnecessary.

The box is actually meant for Angel.

Angel had previously obtained the box and hesitated before storing it in his bracelet, because he saw something unusual about the box.

”Mirror Box of Flowing Light.” Adanis spoke softly, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.

Adanis looked at Angel: ”That’s the name of the box.”

”A nice name.” Angel: ”And it is very well refined.”

Adanis showed no reaction to Angel’s praise, just said indifferently: ”Its effect can store memories from the Sea of Void Mirror and can also retrieve recent images from the mirror surfaces connected to the Mirror Domain.”

The Mirror Box of Flowing Light is an intermediate peak alchemy tool. Although it hasn’t reached high order, it doesn’t diminish its value.

If categorized, it belongs to special auxiliary tools. Even beginner-level auxiliary alchemy tools are quite valuable; let alone this is a special auxiliary tool.

Its effect certainly lives up to its name as a special auxiliary tool.

Storing memories from the Sea of Void Mirror that haven’t been eroded by tides is a good feature, but Angel doesn’t need it, so it can be ignored.

The most important is its second effect, which can extract recent images from mirror surfaces connected to the Mirror Domain.

This doesn’t limit to mirrors; any stable water surface connected to the Mirror Domain can extract recent reflected images.

This is considered a highly useful intelligence-gathering tool with strong concealment; if used correctly, even Lord Monty cannot block its intelligence-gathering capability or easily detect it.

Therefore, even as an intermediate tool, it is very useful.

From the surrounding people’s surprised eyes and Dox’s envious expression almost drooling, one can indirectly understand the value of the Mirror Box of Flowing Light.

”Adanis should not have given it to me, right?” Angel’s implication was wanting to get it for free. After all, giving it to Olao is akin to giving it to him...

Unfortunately, Adanis didn’t give Angel a chance for free gain: ”It’s for you.”

Angel: ”...So, ma’am hopes I do something in return?”

Adanis praised coldly: ”Smart.”

Angel actually already knew what Adanis wanted him to do, but he still feigned ignorance and asked: ”What does ma’am intend for me to do?”

This time Adanis didn’t speak directly but lightly rotated the prism necklace around her neck.

As she turned, some writings appeared on the prism necklace.

Angel noticed that these words seemed to be visible only to him; others saw Adanis’s action but showed puzzled expressions.

The writing contained only one sentence.

——During the days separated from Olao, I don’t wish emotions to fade due to prolonged absence, do you understand my meaning?

Although this sentence is not long or complex, the meaning is quite subtle.

Angel’s guess was confirmed.

To put it bluntly, Adanis hopes Angel can frequently mention her in Olao’s presence, say good things about her, and ideally indirectly change Olao’s view of her.

Doing this is actually quite simple; what makes Angel sigh is he never thought he’d be whispering sweet nothings to someone...

”I understand your meaning.” Angel paused: ”Okay.”

Upon hearing Angel’s affirmative response, Adanis slightly relaxed; she was somewhat worried Angel might deliberately refuse due to her previous rudeness.

Fortunately, Angel accepted.

Indeed, no human resists their own interests.

At this moment, Angel suddenly said again: ”Benefit determines effort. I wonder if Adanis has heard this phrase.”

Adanis hadn’t heard it, but the meaning was easy to grasp: ”What are you implying?”

Angel: ”I mean, if I do more, with less trace, and better, would Adanis be willing to give more for that?”

Adanis sneered: ”It’s just subjective theory, why should I trust you?”

Angel: ”Indeed it is subjective, but I believe the Mirror Box of Flowing Light already represents your trust in me.”

Adanis: ”Trust? Do you think this is trust?”

Angel shrugged: ”Well, it can also be seen as a form of bribery. However, ma’am doesn’t want to hear what I desire? Perhaps what I want might not significantly affect ma’am, maybe it’s just a word.”

Adanis was silent for a moment, eventually asked: ”What do you want?”