Chapter 2846 Sincerity and Calculation
In order to show his seriousness, Angel took off his disguise and revealed his true face when introducing himself.
His golden hair was bright and his eyes were clear. Even without looking at the light texture of his skin, one could feel the strong youthful vigor. This was completely different from the decadent red-haired young man before.
Although they looked about the same age, the decadent old age was replaced by vigor, just like the rising sun, vigorous and warm.
This obvious youthfulness did not even need to be judged by magic, and it could be seen that Angel was definitely not old.
Angel looked around and finally stopped at Orao, and began to introduce himself.
Although it was Adanis who proposed the self-introduction, and although Augustine was the one who controlled the scene, Angel still chose to look at Orao. The reason is not difficult to infer. Everyone else will leave in the end, and only Orao will follow Angel in the future; and whether Orao is willing to follow Angel at this moment or not, Angel must show his attitude of valuing him.
This is a kind of respect. Since he wanted Orao to follow him and cooperate with him in his research, he lowered his posture and told Orao about his identity and background, as well as the skills he had.
In particular, Angell emphasized the "skills".
In the past, he always introduced himself as "Savage Cave, Angell", or expanded on this sentence. For example, title, mentor, department, etc.
But this time, Angell also pointed out his other identity on this basis: "Alchemist, member of the Research and Development Institute."
After saying this identity, Orao's pupils widened obviously. Obviously, he knew the importance of the Research and Development Institute.
After confirming that Orao knew something about the Research and Development Institute, Angell then detailed why he could become a member of the Research and Development Institute.
From accidentally coming into contact with the mysterious level in the Black Castle to everything that happened in the Sky Mechanical City later, Angell told them all in detail.
There are many details in it, even the Black Earl and Dox, who are always well-informed, have never heard of them.
When Angel was talking about these things, he seemed calm on the surface, but he was still a little embarrassed in his heart. This was a bit of self-boasting, which was not in line with his character.
But in order to let Orao know that he was capable and willing to refine mysterious things, these details had to be said.
To put it bluntly, it was to tell Orao that it was not a loss to follow him.
Of course, Angel did not intend to force Orao to stay. If Orao really did not want to follow him, or if he had a better choice, Angel would let him leave.
This was a process of mutual selection, but it was also necessary to leave a way for each other to decide freely whether to stay or go.
Angel's introduction was not long, as he said at the end: "Affected by age and vision, I don't have much experience. The above is most of my experience. I have said what I can say, and those that I haven't said are mostly unnecessary things. As for things that cannot be said, there are also some, but most of them have nothing to do with today's current affairs, so let's stop for now."
After Angel finished introducing himself, the others were still in a trance, and Orao fell into deep thought.
Orao did not expect that Angel would introduce himself so seriously. Since Angel treated him seriously, Orao naturally needed to give a formal response, and this was a response beyond Augustine's order.
Therefore, Orao needed to ponder and determine his true thoughts.
After everyone came to their senses, they saw Orao's pensive expression and kept silent. Orao was given sufficient time to think.
However, although they did not disturb Orao, their eyes with implications were flying around.
For example, Adanis, who questioned Angel's identity, had a wonderful expression and eyes at this time. Originally, Adanis wanted to criticize Angel through questioning and let Augustine and Orao change their minds. But what she did not expect was that Angel's introduction... was too targeted.
The whole introduction simply echoed Augustine's "vision".
It also hit the heart of Orao: he missed and wanted to see his brother Adegu, but he didn't want to see Adegu in such a miserable state, and he didn't want to be completely outdone by Adegu.
Originally, Orao hoped that Augustine could "polish" him, but Augustine made it clear that if he did it, he could only be the second to Adegu, not the first to Orao.
Orao was in a daze, and Angel's introduction gave him a little hope.
Based on Adanis's understanding of Orao, she was almost certain that Orao would not reject Angel.
Even though there were many doubts about Angel, there was no explanation: for example, the origin of alchemy, how he could balance alchemy and strength at such a young age, and why the magic flower was in awe of him... and so on.
But these doubts would only add to Angel's mystery, and would not affect Orao's judgment.
What's more, what if these were Angel's opportunities? Most of those who can grow into a formal wizard have their own opportunities. Since it is an opportunity, it is normal not to talk about it.
Moreover, Angel himself said, "Things that cannot be said have nothing to do with today's events", so it would be a bit unreasonable to entangle with it.
It can be said that in Adanis's opinion, Angel's self-introduction has been constantly building bricks since he faced Orao, and now it has become a high wall. It is difficult for Adanis to find a gap to attack.
Because of this, Adanis's expression is so complicated and so "wonderful". She feels that she is a bit self-defeating. Not only did she fail to stop Angel, but she also became his assist. This made her feel very guilty.
In addition to Adanis, Augustine's eyes are also worth paying attention to.
Augustine had said before that he didn't care about Angel's identity and origin, but when Angel finished his self-introduction, Augustine couldn't help but nod repeatedly.
Angel's style has the spirit of a teenager, and also a kind of "etiquette" that is difficult to explain.
This "etiquette" also includes openness, freedom, tolerance, respect and self-control... or perhaps more.
Many of these seem to be contradictory, but in Angel, they are well combined without a sense of disobedience.
It may sound like nothing, but it is actually a kind of cultivation, which requires a soil for cultivation and growth. And the soil that can make this kind of etiquette grow and bear fruit is actually very rare in the pan-plane.
This kind of temperament is more like an old man who has understood the right and wrong after years of accumulation.
But Angel's youthfulness is so vigorous, and it should be contradictory, but in fact it is very harmonious. That's why Angel is so special.
Augustine doesn't care about Angel's ability. He already knows that Angel has this ability, so he just listens to his introduction casually. He cares more about Angel's code of conduct. To put it bluntly, it is the pattern, values and cognition.
Now it seems that except for Angel's pattern, which has not been completely opened due to lack of experience, his values and cognition have far exceeded Augustine's expectations.
From Augustine's point of view, Angel is more and more satisfied.
He was already looking forward to the future when Olao and Adaigu could really become a true twin mirror, illuminating the boundless void and shining the past and future.
On the other side, Kael and others were also looking at Angel.
However, Kael and Wai looked at Angel with admiration. They might know some general information about Angel, but it was the first time they heard such detailed things from Angel himself.
He was exposed to mystery during his apprenticeship, dared to face the cruel Isabella, and brought the genius witch Isabelle of the Black Castle back to the source of the South.
These deeds were simply things that these apprentices dared not even think about, and they were role models for apprentices.
Wai was a little fan of Angel, and now he looked at Angel with a heavier filter. Kael was slowly developing in the direction of Wai...
And Dox looked at Angel with a different look.
He felt that he was cheated by Angel before and got on Angel's pirate ship. But now that he found out that even a big man like Augustine was forcibly trying to send Orao to Angel, he suddenly felt balanced.
He was recruited by Angel!
And Orao was forced!
Sure enough, I am still more important!
When Dox thought about this in his heart, he didn't think that Angel had the intention to recruit him, but the reason was that Dox himself couldn't pay off his debts, so he had to sell himself to pay off his debts. And Orao was forced by Augustine at the beginning, but Angel's performance later was to take the initiative. If you really compare, Dox's importance in Angel's heart is still inferior to Orao.
But Angel would definitely not say such words. Let Dox continue to indulge in his own world, everything is fine.
As for the Black Earl... what can you see from two nostrils! But from the perception of emotions, Angel confirmed that the Black Earl seemed to be in a complicated mood.
Angel could probably guess the reason.
The Relics, or the Clear Sky Poetry Room, is the ancestral land of the Noah clan. In the eyes of the Black Earl, even if they cannot return as "masters", they should at least be valued.
But the reality is completely the opposite of what he imagined. It is not surprising that Adanis targets them; it is barely surprising that Orao values Angel; but even their ancestor Augustine only focuses on Angel, which makes the Black Earl feel a little complicated.
There is both loss and helplessness.
However, the Black Earl can also think open-mindedly. At least one thing can be confirmed now: his future may not be in the Evil God Demon Abyss, but in the Source World.
Augustine also clearly stated that only by going to the Source World and finding another Noah clan can the Black Earl's potential be maximized.
And this is a big news for the Black Earl.
Clarifying the future is the answer that these wizards who stand at the top of the Southern Region want most.
Like Monk, he didn't know the way forward, and he messed around, but in the end he got nothing and suffered a great loss.
Now that the Black Earl has a way forward, it means he has the hope of becoming a legend.
However, the biggest problem facing the Black Earl now is... how to get to the Source World?
If he goes through the void, the measurement of the space-time distance will make him sweat coldly just thinking about it, let alone really going there. It will take hundreds of years, so forget it.
And wasting a hundred years is really not worth it in the Black Earl's opinion. So, if possible, he hopes to take this opportunity to ask Augustine if there is a shortcut to the Source World.
But this will have to wait until the exchange between Angel and Augustine is over...
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Because of the flying eyes, the silence in the air does not seem dull.
Two minutes later, the silence was broken by Orao. This also means that Orao's meditation has ended, and he may already have the answer in his heart.
"To be valued by the master already shows the ability of the poet. And even if you only have a glimpse of the poet's experience, you can see the huge potential behind it. And these are obvious to everyone. I believe that even Adani Si, you must have the same idea as me.”
Orao glanced at Adanis, who tilted her head and remained silent. But Orao knew Adanis, and her failure to refute meant acquiescence.
"So, I won't say much about praise. I'll just tell you what I think."
Orao looked solemn, just like when Angel introduced himself to him before, he was so solemn.
"Compared to the uncertain future described by the poet, I actually still hope to follow the master." Orao turned to look at the alchemy puppet: "If the master is willing."
The alchemy puppet said calmly: "I can't take you away, and you can't find me. The place where I am is far away from here, and also far away from the source world."
Although the alchemy puppet did not clearly answer "willing or unwilling", the meaning of this sentence was already clear. He could not take Orao with him.
Orao lowered his head in disappointment. Although he guessed the master's answer, he was unwilling to give up just like this after waiting for thousands of years.
Although the alchemy puppet has a heart of stone, Augustine attached to the alchemy puppet has feelings. Seeing Orao's depressed look, Augustine also felt a little uncomfortable and guilty.
Ten thousand years... is too long.
Although Orao always said that Adanis has obsessions, isn't he himself obsessed with obsessions?
Augustine pondered for a moment and then said: "I can tell you that the place I am going to is the place I have to go. That is the starting point of the path of truth I pursue, and it may not be the light of miracles." A corner that can shine.”
“It’s dangerous out there, but it’s also full of opportunity.”
"I went alone, without telling any of my friends, or even from my beloved Margaret."
"The only one who knows where I am going is your brother Adaigu. It was not me who told Adaigu on my own initiative, but Adaigu has my aura on his body, which can determine my location. And Adaigu was also I stayed in the source world.”
"If I had not found the starting point of the truth I am pursuing, I might not come back for thousands or ten thousand years."
At this point, Orao looked up at the alchemy puppet: "So, is this the reason why the master handed me over to the poet?"
The alchemy puppet shook his head: "Not entirely. Do you still remember my vision?"
Orao nodded. Augustine hoped that Adaigu and Orao would stand at the same peak and truly be called "twin" mirrors.
"On the road to pursuing the truth, I will most likely get lost there, or even completely lose myself there. And when that time comes, maybe you and Adaigu are the only ones who can wake me up or even save me."
“And all of this is based on the realization of my vision.”
"And now I see that the only person who can realize my vision is the poet."
Therefore, Augustine hopes that Orao will follow Angel, not only for Orao, but also for himself.
Only when Adaigu and Orao truly become "twin mirrors", may there be a way to wake him up from his confusion across a long distance.
All of this is Augustine's preparation for his future.
Orao was also stunned. He didn't expect that there was such a reason...
"If that's the case, I'd like to follow Mr. Poem Singer."
"I was reluctant to say the reason before because I didn't want you to follow the Poet Reciter for this reason. In my opinion, the Poet Reciter is not your stepping stone. I hope he is your destination." The alchemy puppet looked at Ao Rao: "The poet once said something before. He said that if you encounter a better choice, he will not force you to stay."
"If you keep thinking about the reasons I mentioned and follow the poet's words, then I can only wish you that you will find a better choice as soon as possible."
Augustine means that if Orao follows the poet because of himself, then don't harm Angel.
"The better choice you think" also means that Augustin does not think Orao can find a better choice than Angel.
This may be Augustine's sincere words, or it may be his plan. While "beating Orao to show Angel", he praised Angel's uniqueness, just to make him not treat Orao harshly.
But no matter what, Angel never wavered in his heart.
No matter what reason Orao follows him, he will take Orao seriously. Because the secret of Orao is very likely to carry Angel's dream and send Jon home.
But if Orao follows Angel sincerely, Angel will also be sincere in return. If it was just to save Augustine for the future, Angel wouldn't care, just treat him as a tool man by his side.
Just like Doakes, Angel currently only treats Doakes as a tool.
What does the future hold? The future will tell.