Previously, when Laplace left, it was with great determination. Moreover, Laplace displayed indifference from beginning to end, so Angel wasn’t confident Laplace would agree.
Now, having received a definite answer, he was somewhat relieved.
Regarding the problem of the Sweet Dream, he currently didn’t have a good solution. However, he had a vague idea in mind, but whether it could take shape and be further completed, Angel needed to wait and see.
Furthermore, this idea required a deeper understanding of the Mirror Domain.
On this aspect, Laplace might be of help.
"Since Laplace is willing to help you, are you planning to enter the Mirror Domain now, or wait?" Wise Sovereign asked.
After pondering, Angel responded: "I’ll wait a bit. I don’t know how long this research will take, I should go notify others first."
Wise Sovereign nodded: "Alright, I’ll let Genggui accompany you. Call its name directly when you’re about to enter the Mirror Domain."
Having spoken, Wise Sovereign’s gaze gradually unfocused, appearing on the verge of deep contemplation.
Angel had already reached the main entrance, but suddenly remembered something, turned back to ask: "With just Wise Sovereign and me now, and Adanis absent, doesn’t Wise Sovereign have any issues to raise?"
A brief silence ensued.
Angel assumed Wise Sovereign wouldn’t speak, turning to leave. But just as he stepped out the door, Wise Sovereign softly asked: "Has he mentioned Naraku?"
Who is "he"? Wise Sovereign didn’t disclose his name.
But Angel knew, Wise Sovereign surely guessed the person Angel previously withheld — Augustine.
"Mentioned." Angel didn’t hide this time.
Upon hearing the answer, Wise Sovereign’s eyes suddenly brightened.
Angel could clearly see that although Wise Sovereign appeared calm, his abruptly paused hand and uncontrollably trembling lips openly conveyed his inner excitement.
After a while, Wise Sovereign finally gathered his courage to ask: "How is Naraku now?"
Angel was silent for a moment: "Are you sure you want to ask, even if the answer isn’t ideal?"
Though Angel didn’t provide an answer, his reminder did reveal some information.
With the wisdom of Wise Sovereign, how could he not comprehend Angel’s hint?
Wise Sovereign hesitated for a while, closed his eyes, and after a significant pause decided to ask: "Is he still alive?"
Angel: "Alive."
"Will he return?"
Angel: "I don’t know, maybe he will. But even if he does return, whether he’s still the Naraku of the past, whether he’s the Naraku you’ve been waiting for, that’s debatable."
Wise Sovereign: "Did he say this?"
Angel nodded: "Yes."
Wise Sovereign lowered his head: "I understand..."
Angel cast a deep look at Wise Sovereign, said nothing more, pushed open the door, and walked out.