But mere anger would seem out of character. Using sarcasm was more fitting for the persona.
Nuka: "Please don’t be angry, Lord Shava, I do not mean for you to guard Arcana’s Mysterious Palace, mainly I am short-handed on my side and hope to request some subordinates from you to take on this important task."
Upon hearing this, Angel’s expression relaxed slightly.
However, letting his subordinates take over Arcana’s Mysterious Palace... Angel also desired this, as it would provide an opportunity to wreak havoc.
But where could he find subordinates? Perhaps he could gather many human subordinates, but Angel knows very well that Nuka desires, not humans, but Shava’s subordinates in the Nightmare Realm.
Up until now, Angel is still clueless about who Shava even is, let alone knowing about Shava’s subordinates.
Moreover, if Shava’s subordinates really saw him, his identity would likely be uncovered quickly. After all, he isn’t truly Shava.
"Forget it, no one is likely to be interested in this place anyway." Angel hesitated repeatedly but ultimately rejected the highly tempting proposal. Although he wanted to ask if a Watcher could guard the place... the Watcher naturally refers to Sanders, but Angel ultimately didn’t ask, as even at his worst, he would not pit his mentor against danger. Among those present, in Angel’s opinion, even Misty Goldlady could be on par with Sanders; this place is essentially a blazing pit where anyone who comes gets burned.
"Oh dear, oh dear, Lord Shava is right, who would be interested in this place..." No sooner had Angel’s words fallen than the Boiling Gentleman sitting to his right chimed in.
The Boiling Gentleman’s words also drew a chorus of agreement from several other guests, among them were the black-and-white maid and Meina Varro, though they did not nod, they internally agreed.
—Everyone is well in the Nightmare Realm; who wants to come here?
To the Nightmare Realm creatures, anywhere outside the Nightmare Realm is a barren land.
Nuka naturally understood the sentiments of the multitude; he also has many subordinates in the Nightmare Realm, only the black-and-white maid, Misty Goldlady, and Meina Varro are willing to come with him.
"Since Lord Shava has spoken thus, let’s temporarily set aside this matter." Nuka sighed regretfully, this matter was of great significance to him, if Lord Shava agreed, he would have much greater libertine space in things on this side, but alas, Lord Shava refused.
However, Nuka did not give up; he had already anticipated that Lord Shava would likely not agree, so he had a second scheme.
"I once heard Queen mention that Lord Shava often descends into the human world. I wonder how long Lord Shava plans to stay in this world this time?" Nuka propped his delicate elongated hands under his cheeks, his facial whiskers swaying in the wind, posing a curious expression.
"Is Minister Nuka very interested in my whereabouts?" Angel asked back nonchalantly, though inside he was puzzled: is Nuka speaking the truth? If true, does Shava often descend into the human world because of him?
Additionally, Shava’s capabilities should far exceed the warning threshold of world consciousness; if he descended into the human world, it should trigger a response. Or is Shava’s descension actually a different type, like an Avatar or puppet? Or perhaps akin to the projection of a Demon God’s follower?
If so, that would explain why they can see through his not-so-powerful strength yet still definitively recognize him as Shava.
They identify only the aura, not the strength. Because Shava’s descension isn’t his True Body.
"Lord Shava, don’t misunderstand, I mean nothing else, I merely suggest that if you stay in this world for a long time. Perhaps you might occasionally attend a banquet in Xinnai Land."
"Oh?" Angel neither refused nor agreed, merely gazing at Nuka inquisitively.
"To have Lord Shava visit Xinnai Land is indeed an honor for us. If during Xinnai’s descent we could receive your guidance in construction, it would prevent us from taking unnecessary detours."
"At the same time, I also hope to offer the greatest assistance to you during your stay in this world."
Angel scrutinized Nuka intensely, seemingly wanting to decipher from his eyes whether he was lying.
Of course, this was part of Angel’s performance; given the disparity in power between him and Nuka, it was absolutely impossible to determine the opponent’s true intentions.
Nevertheless, Angel could sense the urgency emanating from Nuka, seemingly genuinely sincere.
Angel definitely wouldn’t trust his intuition; there were undoubtedly other reasons hidden behind Nuka’s sincerity.
Yet Angel had the inkling that Nuka sincerely wanted him to get involved with Xinnai Land’s construction... why? Is it because of Shava’s identity, or does Shava really have some role to play in Xinnai Land’s construction?
What Angel didn’t know was that during his pondering, Nuka was internally quite anxious.
He truly hoped for Angel’s consent.
Though Xinnai’s descent was accepted by the Queen, she didn’t truly issue orders, she merely didn’t oppose it. If Lord Shava were to join, even if it’s just to make an appearance, it would greatly aid in Nuka’s initiatives during Xinnai’s descent.
"Every month on the day of the festival, we host a banquet. If Lord Shava agrees, we would highly anticipate the honor to dine with the Lord then." Seeing Angel stay silent for a prolonged time, Nuka implored earnestly once more.
Feigning indifference, Angel glanced at Nuka, still not responding directly, but ambiguously said: "Let’s see how things are then."