Olao usually speaks in a casual, carefree manner; seeing him in such a heartfelt conversation is rare.
Adanis often mocks Olao for being too unconventional and lacking proper demeanor. But when Olao actually talks to her seriously, Adanis feels that the carefree Olao, who seems to have no worries, might be more suitable for him.
Adanis: "Then tell me, what secret is he hiding that makes you so certain he has the answers you seek."
Olao: "They’re almost here. Once they arrive, I’ll naturally reveal the answer to you."
Adanis gave a gentle wave, and a tall chair from the far side of the long table came flying over. She sat on the chair, naturally crossing her legs.
"Alright, I’ll listen to you this time." Adanis raised an eyebrow, "But are you sure he can find a way into the Sunny Poetry Room?"
Olao was about to reply, but Adanis interrupted him, "I know you have the authority to let people into the Sunny Poetry Room. However, since you hold him in such regard, he should manage to get in on his own, without your aid."
Adanis: "Even though I don’t like talking about the contract Augustine left, I must mention it now. Don’t forget the clause in the contract."
"Without his approval, the barrier at the entrance to the Sunny Poetry Room must not be removed."
Adanis squinted, "I’ll be here watching you closely. If you breach this boundary and let them in voluntarily, that would be a betrayal of your master, Augustine."
Olao fell silent.
Indeed, Adanis was right. According to Augustine’s contract, he couldn’t remove the barrier at the Sunny Poetry Room’s entrance.
Furthermore, in the contract, only those of Noah bloodline qualify to enter the Sunny Poetry Room’s door.
That means only the apprentice outside, and that peculiar nose, can enter the Sunny Poetry Room.
The individual Olao favored, might very well be unable to come in.
This is why Adanis sits here, watching him closely, simply put, to monitor and warn him that violating the contract amounts to betraying Augustine.
Moreover, even if you possess the Noah bloodline, there’s still a threshold to entering the Sunny Poetry Room’s door—the key.
Olao can open the door from the inside, but since Adanis mentioned the contract and is "monitoring" him here, naturally, she won’t allow him to open the door.
This means, for those out there to come in, they must meet two conditions: possessing the key and the bloodline.
This truly is a bit challenging.
Olao suddenly regrets; perhaps he shouldn’t have stopped Adanis earlier. If he had just let Adanis rush out, he could’ve opened the door as a matter of course.
Even if Adanis faced difficulty battling Angel and the others, he could’ve found a way to save her.
At least this way, the door is opened, lessening one of the conditions to enter: the key.
But now, the door remains unopened, and Adanis doesn’t intend to go out, just sitting there, staring at him rigidly, evidently wanting to use the contract as a directive to restrain him.
The former Adanis greatly disregarded the contract and discouraged Olao from mentioning it. Unexpectedly, despite her disdain, Adanis remembers its contents well, and now she uses the contract to bind his hands and feet.
Olao cannot refute at this time, so he can only remain silent in response.
Now, everything still depends on whether those outside can possibly enter the Sunny Poetry Room.
Even without a key... there’s actually still a way to get in. For instance, You Nu has come to the Sunny Poetry Room before, didn’t use the main entrance.
While saying this, Olao’s heart still harbors little hope.
Perhaps, he’ll end up violating the contract’s clauses Augustine drafted... and the backlash from breaking these clauses shouldn’t be lethal.
While Olao thinks this, footsteps are already echoing from outside.
Even through a stone door, Olao and Adanis can hear the rustling voices outside.
"Is this the Sunny Poetry Room’s door? Eh, why is it a wall?" A gruff male voice reached their ears, "As expected, it’s a secret rendezvous spot, replacing the door with a wall, leading people to believe it’s a dead end, but inside is a haven~"
Upon hearing this voice, both Olao and Adanis furrowed their brows.
These words privately would be fine, but saying these slanderous things now, even though not face-to-face—well, they haven’t entered yet, so it’s not face-to-face—is surely asking to live short.
Olao seemed enraged and stood up, as if intending to go out and beat the person.
But as soon as Olao stood up, Adanis glanced over and silently mouthed, "Don’t think about using any method to open the door from the inside; pretending indignation doesn’t count, either."
Olao instantly grew dispirited, giving a dry laugh, "How could I be that kind of person? Hehe."
Adanis said blandly, "Just wait and see if they’re eligible to come in. If they truly manage to enter... I’ll accept it. But if you help them come in, I definitely will not recognize it, regardless of your approach."
Having said this much, Olao could only sit down with a resigned air.
At the same time, he glanced toward the door.
With the ability he and Adanis possess, they can naturally see what’s happening outside. But due to the barrier, the outside can’t view the interior of the Sunny Poetry Room.
At this moment, four people and one nose have gathered outside.
Among them, Angel and the Black Earl are observing the wall, while Dox and Vay, as usual, are bickering. Kaier holds a Photostone, constantly changing angles, shooting the wall.
"Dox, no one thinks you’re mute if you don’t talk. This, after all, is our ancestor’s legacy, you call this a haven? You have a death wish?"
"You say I have a death wish? You want to fight me?" Dox walked over to Vay, using his height and size, propped his hand on Vay’s shoulder, snorted, "If that’s your plan, wait until you become an Official Wizard."
"By the way, even if you become an Official Wizard, you certainly can’t beat me, for I am a Bloodline Wizard. After you spend decades catching up, I’m sure I’ll already be a True Knowledge Wizard. Your whole life, you’ll just be chasing after me."
Vay, bloodshot eyes and desperately wanting to hit Dox, couldn’t move his shoulder pressed by Dox and could only glare at him intensely.
Dox: "Why glare at me. Also, don’t think of using Lord Black Earl to pressure me; I’m not who I used to be, I have backing now. If Lord Black Earl wants to press me, he might want to consult Lord Rhein!"
Vay coldly snorted, "My lord and Lord Rhein are close allies; do you think Lord Rhein would create conflict with my lord for you?"