Dangross was still in a daze when Toby opened his mouth with a furious roar, simultaneously spewing a breath of fire that burned Dangross from head to toe.
Dangross was first pushed aside, then sprayed with fire all over, leaving him completely baffled, unable to understand why the ancestral descendant he worshipped treated him this way.
Toby snorted coldly, responding to his confusion with action.
Toby gradually reverted from a giant Gryphon back into a little seabird, then flew onto Angel’s shoulder, holding his head high as he strutted back and forth, demonstrating his dominance to Dangross.
Previously, when Dangross wanted to talk to Toby, he climbed onto Angel’s shoulder. Now, Toby has claimed the high ground of the shoulder, posing in a provocative manner, making Dangross understand his intention.
——Angel’s shoulder, this sacred place belongs to him, and it shall not be infringed!
A low laugh with a throaty sound emerged from the mouth of Magma Midir: "It seems the Flame Gryphon has a very good relationship with Mr. Pat."
Angel already understood Toby’s meaning when Toby yelled "get off" at Dangross.
Watching Toby swaggering back and forth on his shoulder, Angel found it amusing. But being in someone else’s territory, he couldn’t undermine Toby’s act and could only pretend not to understand, smiling faintly without speaking.
Magma Midir didn’t dwell further on this topic, retracting his smile as he said to Angel: "Although it might be a bit presumptuous, I would still like to offer a suggestion to you."
Angel looked at Magma Midir, waiting for him to speak.
"The World’s Harmony is a grand event for all creatures in the Tidal World, lasting a whole day during which many lives will be born, and many lives will undergo leap transitions in their life’s essence, radiating new life," said Magma Midir, "Of course, this is not only beneficial for us. Mr. Pat and this newly leveled Flame Gryphon can also gain great enhancements from the World’s Harmony."
"And within the Region of Fire, the place most deeply bathed by the World’s Harmony, is right here."
By this point, Angel already understood his implication.
Although Toby’s Gryphon form has just leveled up, Angel can still clearly feel that most of the flame energy in the volcano’s crater is pouring into Toby’s body, and his inner Flame Power has yet to reach its saturation limit.
If pursued through normal cultivation, Toby might require many years to reach the upper limit of flame endurance, but if he takes advantage of the Elemental Tide, in the place where the energy level is highest in this Region of Fire, he can certainly reach saturation at the fastest speed.
Considered from future prospects, Toby should indeed stay here to continue enhancing at this moment.
This is the suggestion given by Magma Midir.
At this time, Angel felt a bit torn. Although Magma Midir’s suggestion was good, he was worried about the risk of leaving Toby alone here.
Seeing Angel’s hesitation, Magma Midir seemed to have discerned it, gently saying, "The World’s Harmony also brings substantial benefits for Teacher Magu, so after the World’s Harmony concludes, you might want to seek out Teacher Magu."
Angel understood that the best plan was to accompany Toby here, but since this is Magma Midir’s nest, he felt embarrassed to voice this thought.
Since Magma Midir provided an opening, Angel naturally took it and stepped down graciously.
"Sorry for bothering your Highness."
Magma Midir indicated that it was no issue.
Only then did Angel let Toby revert back to a Gryphon, continuing his dip in the magma. Toby too wished to continue advancing here, though he was a bit worried that once he left, Dangross might snatch his spot.
Angel, with a chuckle, reassured Toby that Dangross would not be allowed to climb up, only then was Toby satisfied to transform back into a Gryphon, re-entering the magma.
While Toby began enjoying the magma bath, Angel did not forget about Earl Mi.
Although Earl Mi is an awakened Demon Person, having taken a different path in the power system, the essence of elemental energy remains unchanged across different worlds, Earl Mi can still receive augmentations through the Elemental Tide.
Earl Mi also transformed into a shadow of fire, entering the magma pool, silently experiencing the baptism of the Elemental Tide on the other side of Toby.
While both benefactors are quietly enhancing, Magma Midir looked to Angel and said: "Mr. Pat, you could also cultivate the Flame Power here just like them."
Angel smiled wryly and shook his head: "My research on the Fire Element is not profound, and I’ve already reached elemental saturation."
"I see." Magma Midir nodded, his gaze shifting to Angel’s left earlobe, where the flame mark still shimmered with red light: "Perhaps you could let this flame mark absorb the power of the World’s Harmony, it appears to be quite eager for flame energy."
Angel glanced at Magma Midir lightly, sensing that Midir seemed to speak calmly, but his eyes sparkled.
It’s evident that he hasn’t given up on probing the flame mark.
Magma Midir laid so much groundwork earlier, presumably to propose this suggestion, intending to leverage this chance to uncover the flame mark.
Angel had already discerned Magma Midir’s motive, yet he hadn’t planned on refusing.
Because Magma Midir’s proposal was indeed correct, the flame mark bestowed by Odeclass was exhibiting such flickering behavior for the first time, and as its bearer, Angel could distinctly feel the flame mark’s unparalleled thirst for external elemental surge.
The power of the flame mark had waned considerably since leaving the Abyss, and if it could replenish its strength during the Elemental Tide, it would be a boon for Angel too.
Therefore, Angel indeed intended to seize this opportunity to allow the flame mark to get replenished.
As for Magma Midir wishing to research... let him research, since the power of the flame mark stems from Odeclass; if it can indeed be studied, it would be quite an achievement.
Angel nodded towards Magma Midir: "Many thanks to your Highness for the suggestion, I indeed share this intention."
Magma Midir’s eyes lit up, his breath seemingly quickened.
To avoid revealing his eagerness, Midir restrained his excitement, saying to Angel: "Then I’ll head to the other side, so as not to disturb your immersion into the World’s Harmony."
"Dangross, follow me."
Magma Midir took along the still baffled Dangross, instantly withdrawing to three hundred meters away from the volcano’s mouth, seemingly closing his eyes to meditate, but Angel was convinced that Midir was still monitoring the situation here. The reason for retreating so far, presumably truly feared disturbing the flame mark’s absorption of Elemental Tide power, considering it would indeed be difficult to conduct research if disturbed.
Angel ignored Midir’s little schemes, leaning against the rock wall, meditating quietly while activating the flame mark.
With just a thought, the flame mark immediately transitioned from a closed-off state to sensing the Elemental Tide.
The Elemental Tide energy previously completely insulated from Angel now began pouring into his earlobe.
The speed was fast, the energy surging, even forming a torrent of fire in front of Angel.
The abrupt appearance of this fire torrent mesmerized Magma Midir’s gaze, his eyes filled with inquiry, seemingly trying to peer through the fire torrent to observe the terrifying flame mark.