It makes sense to keep it secret because it’s precious. However, Augustine also pointed out that among outsiders, besides the Observers, those present are also aware of some information about Margaret Gold.
Angel is not worried about those present leaking the information.
There’s no need to mention Olao and Adanis; the Black Earl and Vay, being descendants of the Noah Clan, wouldn’t reveal their ancestors’ secrets; as for Dox, Angel is planning to recruit him, would he dare to speak indiscriminately? The only exception might be Kaier, but Angel believes Kaier wouldn’t spread it; even if they did, who would believe the words of an apprentice?
However, the controller of the Sin World, as Augustine mentioned, might sense something, which concerns Angel slightly. Even if they couldn’t guess Olao’s true identity, it would be best to avoid it if possible. And without a doubt, the controller of the Sin World is part of the Extreme Sect, and Angel himself doesn’t want to deal with them, so it suits him just fine.
Setting aside minor flaws, just regarding Margaret Gold, it is an exceptionally precious material that won’t easily attract attention. With Adigu as a precedent, it is conceivable that Olao also has the potential to become a Mysterious Spirit.
Just listening to the description is hard to resist.
And Augustine’s words, which seem meant to reassure Angel, are, plainly speaking, an attempt to tempt Angel to take Olao away.
And what does Angel think now?
What else could he think? Even the Eye of the Sky is heating up, reminding him this way; would he really miss it?
Moreover, Augustine previously said something intriguing: Margaret Gold is an anomaly, very likely from a place so distant that even Miracle Wizards cannot reach it.
Alone, it sounds like this: Margaret Gold comes from an undiscovered world beyond the Endless Space-Time Distance, and as for Miracle Wizards being unable to reach it, that could very well be just hype to emphasize its value.
But what if Augustine is telling the truth?
What if even Miracle Wizards cannot reach it?
The true body of Adigu—the Mirror of Truth—can connect to the yet undiscovered "Mist Species" Alien Clan; the races of this universe are still unknown.
So, could it be that the true bodies of Adigu and Olao actually come from another... universe?
Angel doesn’t know if this speculation is correct, but even if there’s just the slightest possibility, Angel wouldn’t let it go.
After all, Jon is likely from another universe.
And researching matters of other universes is of immense significance to Angel’s future goal—to take Jon home.
Moreover, the Eye of the Sky is also "hinting" at him.
So, Angel has already formed the idea of accepting Olao in his heart.
He initially didn’t want to accept it because it would seem like a favor owed, and he knew nothing about Olao’s background; most importantly, he didn’t believe Augustine had such good intentions.
Augustine entrusting Olao to him likely, as he said, is just for his own "vision."
Angel is just a tool to help him realize this vision.
In the end, even if he nurtures Olao diligently, Olao will return to Augustine’s side.
But now, while Angel still believes Augustine is acting for his own vision, Angel no longer rejects Olao. Even if it’s ultimately aiding Augustine in nurturing him, the research and discoveries during the process will still be Angel’s own.
If Olao really comes from another universe, the research on Olao will far exceed the value gained after nurturing!
Angel’s thoughts changed rapidly, the main reason being the heating of the Eye of the Sky.
But to Augustine, this was a natural outcome; no Alchemist could refuse such a precious embryo.
So, when Angel expressed his willingness to accept Olao, Augustine wasn’t surprised.
After Angel made this decision, the others present reacted differently.
Most people, like the Alchemy Golem, thought it was reasonable. They didn’t understand the value of the material, but they knew Olao, the Spirit, was very valuable.
Olao is currently in the bronze mirror, so his reaction can’t be seen, but it’s predictable that his expression must be complex now.
The only one who reacted differently was Adanis.
Everyone speculated that given Adanis’s level of care for Olao, she would surely do something extreme, such as getting angry, throwing a fit, stopping it, or even flipping the table and causing a scene.
But Adanis did not do so.
She just sat there quietly, with a very complex expression, containing anger but also reluctance.
Anger is not surprising; but reluctance signifies she’s ready to say goodbye to Olao. This is contradictory, at least it contradicts Adanis’s initial attitude toward Olao.
What happened in between? Or did Augustine’s series of inquiries earlier make Adanis realize something? Did she decide not to hold on so tightly?
While everyone was puzzled, Adanis spoke, not failing to meet expectations: "Is it really appropriate to entrust Olao to him? Regardless of his potential, he is ultimately an imaginary number. We don’t even know his name, his origin, who might be controlling him, or whether there’s a conspiracy. Everything is unknown; making such a hasty decision is being irresponsible to Olao."
Everyone thought Adanis would, as before, let her emotions speak, but surprisingly, Adanis spoke seriously instead of overly emotional.
Moreover, the doubts raised are quite serious.
Angel indeed has not clarified his identity to Adanis and Olao; from Adanis’s perspective, Angel is a complete stranger.
Even from Olao’s perspective, Angel is just shrouded in a filter given by Augustine, but his identity remains unknown.
"Time will bury everything, including the so-called conspiracy you mentioned," Augustine said lightly.
But after saying this, he still turned his head to Angel: "Although I don’t care about the Chanter’s origins, since someone has asked, would the Chanter be willing to answer?"
Angel nodded.
However, before introducing himself, Angel tapped the knuckle of his finger lightly against the mirror surface of the bronze mirror.
With the sound of the tapping, Olao emerged from the bronze mirror.
Since it’s self-introduction time, naturally, Olao should not be forgotten.