Caroline smirked: "I remember that clock face’s color is also pitch-black, making a hole there really hard to discover... Have to admit, that little cute one hides quite well."
"It’s just right that I haven’t teased those Ghosteye Witches in a long time, when I go to find it, I’ll go play with them."
After speaking, Caroline glanced at Angel: "If you have any more questions, just have Big Treasures pass the message to me, I’m off to vent and relax."
"After sleeping for so long, I feel like my bones are getting loose." Caroline said while drifting towards the door.
Watching Caroline’s gracefully departing figure, Angel thought silently to himself: Vent and relax, but why does it sound like it’s life-threatening? And can the soul feel the looseness of bones? Could the soul have phantom limb pain?
The atmosphere lingered in silence for a while before the Wise Sovereign somewhat awkwardly chuckled: "Caroline remains the same, full of life, ha ha."
Angel: "She is indeed full of life, but does Ms. Caroline have a feud with Two Treasures? Why does it seem like Two Treasures is hiding from her?"
Wise Sovereign shook his head: "There’s no feud. It’s just that Two Treasures isn’t quite adapted to Caroline’s... affection."
Wise Sovereign sighed briefly, simply recounting Caroline’s past with the Cyclops Family:
Who knows if it’s from staying in the Underground Aqueduct too long, affecting Caroline’s aesthetic, or truly her unique aesthetic sense. Anyway, since the Cyclops Family’s inception, she’s been very attentive and passionately expressing admiration.
Including Big Treasures alike.
Don’t look at how she’s somewhat indifferent to Big Treasures now, but actually at the time of Big Treasures’ initial birth, Caroline quite adored it.
However, as time passed, Big Treasures’ demeanor grew increasingly steady, progressively resembling a sluggish version of the Wise Sovereign, eliciting some displeasure in Caroline.
Nonetheless, Caroline didn’t take out this emotion upon Big Treasures, instead attributing it all to the Wise Sovereign’s incorrect guiding.
Thus, after Two Treasures and Little Treasures were born, Caroline initiated her "nurturing plan."
The enlightenment education of Erbao and Xiaobao was basically taken over by Caroline.
In a sense, Erbao and Xiaobao hold more respect for their enlightenment mentor Caroline than for the Wise Sovereign.
A thousand years ago, when Caroline passed away, Erbao even shed tears — according to Xiaobao — which speaks volumes.
However, even though Caroline personally taught Erbao and Xiaobao, she ended up feeling a bit frustrated with the results. Xiaobao was fine—innocent, mischievous, and very clingy—but Caroline liked Xiaobao the most.
Erbao went a little astray, resembling the Wise Sovereign more than Dabaobao. Erbao’s thoughts and depth of perception were sometimes so profound that even the Wise Sovereign couldn’t tell what Erbao was thinking.
Therefore, each time Caroline saw Erbao, she felt deeply pained.
Nonetheless, Caroline didn’t discontinue Erbao’s education the way she did with Dabaobao. She believed it was her educational methods that went wrong, leading Erbao down the "wrong path."
Hence, her guidance for Erbao not only didn’t relax, but became more meticulous as Erbao grew up.
Whenever Caroline encountered Erbao, she would seize the opportunity for heartfelt instruction.
These sessions ranged from one or two days to two or three months, sometimes even half a year.
Moreover, Erbao didn’t dare to escape, nor dared to lay a hand on Caroline. So now, when Erbao spots Caroline, the only reaction is to avoid her.
One could say, facing the Cyclops Family, Caroline holds a deterrence even the Wise Sovereign couldn’t achieve.
Sometimes Erbao might not be too sincere in facing the Wise Sovereign, but it’s different when facing Caroline. If caught, Erbao couldn’t afford to be distracted, as Caroline would continually assess him: "What did I just say? Do you understand? What’s your insight? You don’t understand? Let me explain it again."
Whenever Erbao made a slight mistake, Caroline would blame herself doubly, resulting in a significant increase in teaching duration.
Thus, when encountering Caroline, Erbao would be on edge, remaining highly vigilant every second.
Therefore, as soon as Erbao sensed Caroline’s presence, he would flee immediately.
This time was no different. Originally, Erbao planned to come with Dabaobao since only Erbao could successfully locate Laplace’s Temporal Body in the Sea of Void Mirror. Hence Dabaobao found Erbao to go to the Sea of Void Mirror, and naturally returned together after getting Laplace’s answer.
Yet, upon sensing Caroline awake in the lounge, Erbao immediately dropped the excuse of going into seclusion for practice, abandoning Dabaobao and running away.
Caroline wasn’t foolish; hearing Dabaobao’s words, she instantly understood Erbao was avoiding her.
This behavior infuriated Caroline.
She rarely woke up, merely wishing to see them. Dare to flee from me?
Thus, after confirming Angel had no other issues, Caroline turned decisively to leave, preparing to catch Erbao.
"I thought only You Nu could restrain Erbao, turns out he fears someone else too," Angel remarked.
Wise Sovereign: "Rather than fear, it’s better described as reverence."
Angel was about to speak when suddenly, a figure emerged halfway from the wall of the lounge.
It was Caroline, who had left but now hurriedly returned!
Caroline, stripped of her previous imposing departure, appeared puzzled: "Why is Adanis outside? And who are those people out there? How come Adanis is sitting with them, most importantly, she didn’t get angry?!"
Wise Sovereign: "Ahem, regarding this... it’s quite a long story. But it’s somewhat related to Angel and the others. If you’re interested, I’ll explain it to you later."
Pausing, Wise Sovereign continued: "Weren’t you going to find Erbao? Erbao actually knows roughly about it. You can also ask him without any issue."
"Alright, I’ll go ask Erbao." With incredulity, Caroline exited through the wall again, disappearing from sight.
After waiting two minutes to ensure Caroline had really left, Wise Sovereign then said: "Caroline’s matter, let’s set it aside for now. As she mentioned, you can inquire about anything later. She shouldn’t fall into slumber again anytime soon."
Putting away the Soul Soothing Stone from the table, Wise Sovereign looked at Genggui: "Back to the main topic, did you get an answer from Laplace?"
Genggui: "I didn’t enter the Sea of Void Mirror, it was Erbao who went in. After coming out, Erbao informed me that Laplace agreed to Mr. Angel’s request."
"Erbao said once Angel enters the Mirror Domain, she would follow the trail to find him,"
Angel, upon hearing this, felt delighted.