He wasn’t particularly interested in researching Dox himself, the curiosity about Dox purely stemmed from wondering whether Dororo and Dox were the same type, favored by fortune. If Dororo could research Dox’s inspiration, it might enhance his own abilities.
Dox is an outsider, Dororo is one of their own. If Dororo becomes stronger, it also benefits Angel.
"Want to research my avatar mechanism, eh, certainly no problem as long as you want... but let me tell you in advance, if you truly want to research it, you can ask that old man Rhein, I’m sure he’ll use every means possible to dissuade you," the Black Earl finished with a sinister laugh.
From his words, Angel could roughly guess that the Black Earl’s avatar mechanism was probably an extremely unconventional path, maybe even a foreboding path with no future.
Yet even so, if there’s an opportunity for research, he wouldn’t refuse. Acquired knowledge isn’t necessarily for application, but for use when needed, leading to other insights.
"If you want to research Dox, once this affair is settled, I can help you by directly packaging him to the Barbarian Cave."
The Black Earl continued with his sinister laugh, louder than before, attracting the attention of those nearby.
"What is the Black Earl laughing about, were you talking just now?" Dox peered over suspiciously.
Black Earl: "Angel and I are researching how to dismantle you into eight pieces and package you to the Barbarian Cave."
Dox glanced at Angel, instinctively responding with a slick comment: "I understand your sentiment, but you know, compared to being constrained, I relish freedom more."
Those unaware of the situation might think these words to be the rhetoric of a scoundrel.
But in reality, Dox merely thought Angel wanted to lure him to the Barbarian Cave, changing him from a Wandering Wizard to an Organized Wizard. For Dox, who cherishes freedom, this is utterly unbearable.
Angel also understood Dox’s meaning, irrespective of whether Dox was right or wrong, judging his words alone, Angel wanted to retort a bit. Freedom, freedom, yet always encountering obstacles.
In Angel’s view, Dox suffers from a phobia of constraint. If Witcher Organization truly restricts people so much, why does Sumishe go out for fifty years, and Madeline, who just joined the Barbarian Cave, goes off to Abyss for her own wanderlust.
Moreover, countless predecessors have left the Southern Domain, like the "Loli Witch" Marisa, who left the Southern Domain two thousand years ago, without interference, never returning.
These are not isolated cases, Witcher Organization’s constraints essentially boil down to three things: sense of belonging, sense of honor, and equivalent exchange.
The sense of belonging and honor don’t need explanation, as for equivalent exchange, it’s very fair, you get something, then you pay for it. That’s the default rule of the Wizards’ Realm.
Of course, the above is just Angel’s personal opinion. He also knows there might be bias, so he just pondered it privately without trying to change Dox’s mind.
Retorting? In other areas, maybe, but with ideologies, better not.
The ideological confrontation in the Wizards’ Realm is already very serious, whether it’s academic, factional, between Extraordinary Cities, even between genders, humans, and humanoids. Each ideological opposition has many supporters, engaging in debates would be endless. Instead, maintain a "Harmony in Diversity" outwardly, but think your own thoughts internally.
"I’m not interested in binding your freedom, but I reckon the Black Earl truly wants to dismantle you into eight pieces." Angel replied casually, and without waiting for Dox’s response, continued: "Back to the main topic, even though the primary Magic Pattern has disappeared, I just exchanged words with the Black Earl, if there’s no way, there’s still a way to create one."
"Originally, there wasn’t a Magical Energy Array here, it was later engraved by others. If they can engrave it, why can’t I replicate it?"
Dox initially wanted to discuss the "dismantling into eight pieces" matter, but hearing Angel’s words, he abandoned all other thoughts and hurriedly asked: "You mean... you can redraw a primary Magic Pattern for the concealed Magical Energy Array here?"
Angel nodded: "As for the Pattern on that desk, I can only know it’s a primary Magic Pattern after cracking it. And the Magic Pattern I’ve completely deciphered, why can’t I continue it?"
Truth be told, Angel’s words here were exaggerated, not every cracked Magical Energy Array can be reverse-engineered. A Magical Energy Array isn’t a math answer with a unique solution; it’s technology that can be encrypted and hidden by complex methods.
Just like previously at the Devil’s Sea Mist Belt, the Magical Energy Array at Snook Base, Angel could crack it and even utilize it in reverse, but to replicate it entirely? Impossible.
Angel himself knew he was overstating, but as the leader, with the team in such a low spirits, these words could serve as a morale boost.
Moreover, Angel left himself some leeway, only "completely cracked Magic Patterns," he could continue with.
Though it seems like wordplay, if in the future Dox or the Black Earl uses this to have him replicate an impossible Magic Pattern, he would have to rely on wordplay for precaution.
"Do you need us for anything?" Learning there was still a way, Dox’s expression became invigorated again.
Angel: "Just wait on the side, no need to find those concealed Magic Patterns anymore. Once the primary Magic Pattern is engraved, they will naturally appear."
With that said, Angel walked to the side, took out materials, and started refining according to the size of the table.
Since it’s a replication, of course, the whole set needs to be created.