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?"