Understanding the key point, Angel reluctantly said, "Sir, I previously mentioned that I came here without any particular needs. I can accept the poetry collection, but outside the Underground Aqueduct, there is a Wizard I know. I can ask him for some One-time Spatial Capsules to carry these poetry collections."
The implication was that Angel did not intend for Olao to accompany him.
The Alchemy Golem chuckled upon hearing this, "Knowing Olao is one of the Twinborn Mirror and still refusing. Indeed, a Chanter, whose vision and thoughts of the future are completely different from Olao and Adanis."
Through this response, the Alchemy Golem once again belittled the perspectives and thoughts of Olao and Adanis. Angel listened, feeling a sense of helplessness; belittling is one thing, but why drag him into it? This was surely inciting resentment against him.
Sure enough, both Olao and Adanis glanced at Angel. However, their gazes conveyed different meanings—one was puzzled, the other disdainful.
Though their gazes differed, they undoubtedly both felt that Angel was unworthy of Augustine’s praise.
At this moment, the Alchemy Golem continued, "Chanter, don’t be in a hurry to refuse. I naturally understand that your vision is not limited to the present situation, but entrusting Olao to you does involve some personal motives."
As these words fell, everyone’s expressions revealed surprise.
Previously, Angel and the Alchemy Golem’s conversation was vague and indistinct, not exposing the veil, so they actually were quite confused by it. But now, these words from the Alchemy Golem clarified one thing: he intended to entrust Olao to Angel.
Although Angel refused, the crowd was still amazed and puzzled as to why the Alchemy Golem valued Angel so highly—was it merely due to the title of Chanter?
Among the crowd, Adanis reacted most strongly, standing up from her chair.
With a questioning gaze, she looked at the Alchemy Golem.
The Alchemy Golem glanced at Adanis and said blandly, "After lifting Olao’s contract, it is necessary to arrange a destination for him. What, Adanis, do you want to follow Olao? Of course, that’s your choice, I won’t interfere, but are you sure you want to do that?"
The Alchemy Golem’s profound words seemed to trigger something in Adanis, whose questioning gaze gradually dimmed. She said nothing, silently sitting back down.
Only then did the Alchemy Golem turn to Angel, "Since you already know about the Twinborn Mirror, you should also understand that the mirror in the Origin World is actually Olao’s brother."
Angel nodded, he had guessed this.
The Alchemy Golem said, "When I refined these two mirrors back then, Olao and his brother—Adigu—were originally one embryo. Adigu was taken to the Origin World by me, after a period of refinement, the embryo radiated brilliance, stellar rays illuminated the boundless Void, and ultimately became the renowned Twinborn Mirror you speak of."
"With my current ability, sculpting Olao into an equally dazzling presence is feasible. Yet, even if I succeed, he cannot surpass his brother in rank."
In simpler terms, Augustine could forge Olao’s brother into the famed Mirror of Truth but could not forge Olao into a mysterious object of the same caliber. Even if he barely became a mysterious object, he would still be far from the Mirror of Truth.
Angel asked, "Why? Is there some kind of restriction?"
Angel didn’t initially intend to interject, but he was too curious about the field of crafting mysterious objects. And right before him stood a master who had once crafted peak mysterious objects, so he couldn’t resist asking.
The Alchemy Golem shook his head, "I know what you’re thinking; there’s no explicit restriction, but secretly, there are rules, like affinity issues."
"Adigu’s affinity with me is higher than Olao’s. As a result, when the embryo matured, Adigu could exhibit unprecedented brilliance under my hands; but Olao’s affinity with me is not so high, forced cultivation won’t achieve Adigu’s height."
"However, when I initially crafted the original embryos of the two mirrors, I had a vision, I hoped both mirrors would ultimately reach the same height."
"As to why I have this vision, I will keep it a secret for now, but I believe we are bound to meet again in the future, and I will tell you the answer then."
After a pause, the Alchemy Golem continued:
"Also, because of this vision, Adigu is still named the Twinborn Mirror by me. Though some Wizards prefer to call it by another name, in my eyes, and in Adigu’s eyes, he remains the Twinborn Mirror."
"Since they are twins, naturally we cannot let Adigu shine alone. Olao must also become another mirror that echoes Adigu to achieve true twins."
"But given my affinity with Olao, I can’t cultivate him to Adigu’s height. Even if I were lucky enough to cultivate Olao to match Adigu, he would just be another ’Adigu,’ not Olao. Do you understand what I mean?"
Angel pondered for a moment, "Sir’s means is that Adigu’s trajectory is unique, and Olao, if forced to follow Adigu’s path, would merely become a second Adigu rather than Olao."
The Alchemy Golem laughed, "Exactly, the Chanter can understand me."
... It’s not about understanding or not, with the conversation reaching this depth, anyone could guess it, Angel muttered inwardly.
The Alchemy Golem said, "So originally, I took away Adigu, leaving Olao because Olao needs to wait for someone who can truly cultivate him to the height of the Twinborn Mirror."
Angel could foresee the next sentence, the Alchemy Golem would surely say: that person is you!
Sure enough, the Alchemy Golem said, "And that person, I believe, is the Chanter."
Angel responded, "... I am honored to receive your affirmation, but I am certain I cannot reach the height you spoke of."
The Alchemy Golem nonchalantly waved his hand, "If not now, you might reach it in the future."
Angel squinted slightly, "Are you implying you can see my future, sir?"
As Angel spoke, his guard instantly rose.
This familiar sensation resurfaced... Back in the Abyss, no matter where he went, he could not escape "Feng’s" influence, and ultimately the Key to Auga’s Patterns was left by Feng. Plus, the final place to use the Key to Auga’s Patterns also strongly correlated with the Tidal World he discovered when he was still an Apprentice.
It was as if Angel’s fate had been meticulously arranged by Feng.
Although he later learned from Feng that all these coincidences were guided by the Book of Kael, Feng was unaware of its ultimate selection.
This suggests Angel might have been coincidentally chosen by the Book of Kael.
Regardless of whether this explanation holds, this predetermined fate frightens Angel.
Now, the Alchemy Golem’s words immediately reminded him of "destined fate." Hence, his vigilance swiftly rose.
The Alchemy Golem seemed to perceive Angel’s thoughts, smiling, "Are you saying, it’s the Book of Kael?"
Angel remained silent.
The Alchemy Golem shook his head, "Though the Book of Kael is stored within the Orderly Guild, its use must be decided by the Temple of the Oracle. I do have minor conflicts with the Temple of the Oracle, although not serious, they would never allow me to use the Book of Kael, so rest assured, it is beyond my reach.—But, if I had the chance, I indeed want to study the Book of Kael."
"Judging by your demeanor, have you been orchestrated by the Book of Kael?"
Angel: "..."