"I don’t want to, the Elemental Creatures of Malaya Ice Mountain are all bad, it will definitely kill me... I am still an Elf, I haven’t grown up yet... When I grow up, I will be as handsome as my ancestors, I can’t die before seeing that day..."
Dangross buried its face in the palm of its hand on the jewel of Blood Night Shelter, crying and sobbing, not daring to look up, until the moment Angel spoke of refusal, it secretly revealed half of its eye: "Huh?"
Troysa squinted her eyes in a threatening manner: "Are you sure you want to refuse?"
Angel said with certainty: "Yes."
Angel’s refusal allowed Dangross to breathe a sigh of relief, and his gaze towards Angel burst with incredible brightness.
On Troysa’s side, however, her expression changed instantly: "Since you refuse, then there is no possibility of moving forward. Considering that you were brought by Lobal, I can forgive your intrusion into the Meina Glacier, but now you must turn around and leave immediately, not a step further."
Troysa’s change of face was expected by Angel. However, the fact that she did not start a direct battle also indicated there was still room for negotiation.
"We actually don’t need to confront each other. I have no malice against Malaya Ice Mountain." Angel paused: "Moreover, I have very important information to tell His Highness Frostbite. This matter concerns the future of the entire Tidal World. Can you really override the will of His Highness Frostbite and drive us away?"
Troysa’s eyes flashed with disdain: "Do you think I’ll believe it just because you say so?"
Angel replied calmly: "Prior to this, I have already met the Monarchs of Region of Fire, Wild Stone Wasteland, Baya Desert, and White Cloud Village... If you don’t believe me, you can ask Lobal."
Watching Angel confidently speak the names of several Monarchs, Troysa’s certainty seemed a bit shaken. Moreover, Dangross was in the opponent’s hands, seemingly corroborating his words.
Troysa hesitated for a moment, then turned her gaze towards Lobal.
Lobal immediately caught on: "Yes, we came from White Cloud Village not long ago."
To prove it, Lobal pushed Cubic out and began to introduce its identity.
The Elemental Creatures of Storm Ridge and White Cloud Village give off entirely different feelings, which Troysa naturally could perceive. Confirming Cubic’s Elemental nature, she began to believe Angel a bit more.
Only she found it difficult to change her stance.
"Even if you have met the Monarchs of various regions, it still cannot prove that what you say concerns the future of the entire Tidal World." Troysa replied: "Unless you can prove it to me."
Angel could see Troysa already believed him three points, her current persistence leaning more towards emotional.
He didn’t get annoyed: "If you want proof, I can show it to you."
After speaking, Angel turned his head to look at Toby.
Although Angel did not speak, years of companionship allowed Toby to immediately understand Angel’s intent.
It leisurely groomed its feathers, slowly collected the fluffy white dress paired with the land of ice and snow into Snow Feather, and then flew into the air under everyone’s gaze.
Troysa was puzzled by the strange sea bird’s actions, and the next second, her eyes widened in disbelief.
Because Toby... expanded into a gigantic Flame Gryphon.
The intense sparks scattered from the colossal creature, burning large holes in the thin ice sheet, showing that the Gryphon’s flames were definitely real.
Troysa stared at the Flame Gryphon that Toby transformed into, her ice-blue eyes filled with incredulity.
"This... This is..."
Angel: "Since you have heard of Dangross, I suppose you won’t be unfamiliar with its appearance?"
Once Toby transformed into Gryphon form, it looked exactly like Kalomchis, the former Sovereign of Tidal World. Since Troysa knew Dangross, she surely also knew Kalomchis.
And to prove "what I said concerns the future of Tidal World," unless Angel states his purpose, it remains subjective judgment. This subjective judgment pertains to individual standards and is difficult to have an absolute answer.
Angel let Toby show the Flame Gryphon form, hinting to Troysa: this matter is related to Kalomchis.
Connecting to Kalomchis’s former Sovereign status, Angel believed Troysa would think of something beyond judgment standard.
As long as Troysa thought along those lines, then this matter was pretty much guaranteed.
Elsewhere, Troysa indeed linked to Kalomchis under Angel’s hint.
As the only Sovereign after the disaster, Kalomchis restructured the pattern of Tidal World, reinvigorating the ruined landscape. Kalomchis, in any region of Tidal World, holds exceedingly high status. Even in Malaya Ice Mountain, where water and fire are incompatible, many Water System and Ice System creatures still admire Kalomchis.
Troysa was one of them.
Though Kalomchis has perished, its influence remains. Now a creature appearing just like Kalomchis holds the potential to affect the future of the entire Tidal World.
Thinking of this, Troysa’s heart completely swayed. Perhaps this time, Angel truly came to see His Highness Frostbite for a vital matter as he claimed.
Even though His Highness Frostbite granted it the right to handle foreign affairs, Troysa did not feel qualified to deal with matters concerning the future of the entire Tidal World.
Such a matter indeed requires His Highness Frostbite’s personal involvement.
Troysa gazed deeply at Toby’s majestic body high in the sky, then turned toward Angel:
"You’ve convinced me."
After speaking, Troysa gently waved her white arm, reforming the ice surface that was previously burned through by Toby’s sparks into a thick ice path, extending directly into the depths of the white mist.
Undoubtedly, this path was intentionally created by Troysa, demonstrating her willingness to concede.
However, Angel did not step onto the ice path but continued looking at Troysa.
"Previously, you said you could send us directly through Meina Glacier to His Highness Frostbite’s doorstep?"
Half of Troysa’s body returned to the water column, only exposing her head: "Do you intend to exploit the situation? I did say that, but the condition was for you to hand over Dangross to me."
Troysa glanced at Dangross, who immediately shrank back and nimbly hid behind Angel.
Angel: "How about we make a trade?"
"A trade?"