Wizards are very powerful, and directly opposing them is definitely not a good idea.
Midir had a rough look and understood the warning Angel gave. Midir did not show anger at this because it was something it was going to ask about anyway.
After all, elemental creatures from the Tidal World would inevitably encounter human wizards, so it’s natural for them to have a general understanding of each other’s strength.
In the illusionary images of "The World of Wizards," what stirred Midir the most was the humans’ coveting of elemental creatures.
All official wizards would find ways to capture elemental creatures.
When Midir saw the scene of an elemental creature being captured in the illusion, the flames on its body surged upwards by several meters.
"Despicable humans!" Midir couldn’t help but roar in anger.
Midir’s aura surged, creating ripples in the air that caused the rocks on the cliff walls to crack.
Under these circumstances, Earl Mi also appeared proactively, guarding by Angel’s side, while Toby, even while soaking in the volcanic magma pool, flew swiftly to Angel’s vicinity, ready for defense.
Fortunately, Midir is not an irrational monarch. It controlled its anger and apologized to Angel.
"I understand Your Highness’s feelings, but I think Your Highness can continue to watch."
Because of their own interests, most wizards would not wantonly kill elemental creatures.
Even if elemental creatures are forcibly captured, they are not treated harshly. The term "elemental partners" is not just talk. The word "partner" is very sacred to wizards, and placing elemental creatures in that position shows how much they value them.
The later contents of the shadow box include the wizards’ stance and attitude toward other races and magical creatures.
If using the wizards’ attitude toward elemental creatures as a comparison, elemental creatures are incredibly fortunate.
So, Angel let Midir continue to watch.
After seeing the later content, Midir did indeed quiet down significantly.
It gradually understood that wizards, based on personal interest, would not easily harm elemental creatures unless necessary. But concerning other races and most magical creatures, wizards act with little hesitation.
This comparison strangely relieved Midir.
Like with the first shadow box, Midir did not delve deeply, only taking a general look before putting it aside.
"Even though humans do not annihilate elemental creatures completely, their greed and coveting remain a threat to elemental beings. In my view, elemental creatures are merely pets in disguise for humans."
Angel could still feel a residual discontent toward humans in Midir’s heart, which is understandable from its perspective.
Angel didn’t elaborate much on this matter, stating simply, "No matter how Your Highness perceives it, wizards consider the elemental beings that assist in their cultivation as partners."
Angel knew that arguing over this topic at the moment would likely not change Midir’s mind no matter how logical or objective his reasoning might seem. The rational and objective stand of humans is also aligned with human interests, and from the perspective of elemental creatures, such supposedly rational and objective speeches might be very offensive. Thus, saying less to make fewer mistakes and avoiding aggravating emotions that could lead to more contrary thoughts is advisable.
Let things cool down and allow Midir to contemplate in the future; this might be the best approach.
Midir understood Angel’s intent as well. After remaining silent for a while, it decided to end the conversation for the day and planned to take the two shadow play boxes to Teacher Magu to seek the Sage’s advice.
By this time, the external world had also arrived in daylight.
Angel and Midir came to the Lava Lake together, where Midir prepared to dive into the lake to meet with Magu, while Angel, along with Kelonkcro—who had been waiting by the lake—prepared to return to the cave.
Watching Angel and Kelonkcro leave, a flash of insight passed through Midir’s eyes, linking it to the message Freespanel had sent earlier.
Coupled with the wizards’ attitude toward elemental creatures in "The World of Wizards," it became clear to Midir what Angel intended.
Midir did not stop them, watching quietly as they disappeared into the distance before it submerged into the long-familiar Lava Lake bed.
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As daylight faded, Angel returned Kelonkcro to the Lava Lake.
After Kelonkcro submerged into the lake, it was not long before the lake’s surface bubbled with a large number of high-temperature bubbles, and an energy probe, invisible to the naked eye, slowly rose.
"Mr. Pat, may I have a word?" A distant and aged voice was conveyed.
Angel watched the probe, which resembled a bean sprout, and nodded slightly: "Alright."
A while later, inside the classroom within Magu,
Angel sat with Dangross, who yearned for Toby’s affection, beside him, and opposite them were Magu and Midir.
Facing each other for about half a minute, Magu broke the silence first. From under the desk, it took out two boxes and gently placed them on the top: "I have finished viewing the illusions within these. Many things that puzzled me before have now been answered."
"I also understand the painstaking efforts of Mr. Feng and Kalomchis." Magu sighed deeply, "In such an irreversible trend, the years Mr. Feng has strived for the survival of our elemental tribe is more commendable than saving the world from destruction."