Though Angel did not admit it, such a question is tantamount to acknowledging it.
The Alchemy Golem laughed, "If indeed you have been orchestrated by the Book of Kael, you needn’t be overly concerned. From another perspective, being orchestrated by the Book of Kael means you’re certainly no ordinary person."
Angel: "Since it’s unrelated to the Book of Kael, I’m curious why you mention the future to me. I can’t even make sense of the present, let alone understand the future."
Alchemy Golem: "Well... naturally it’s because I’ve seen your potential. The future is uncertain, but few have the potential to reach that point."
Upon hearing this from the Alchemy Golem, the little figure in Angel’s heart couldn’t help but roll its eyes.
Such perfunctory words, is he afraid I won’t hear the sarcasm?
The word "potential" has always been a kind of commendatory oppression from those in the upper echelon to those in the lower tiers.
Calling it oppression might seem a bit excessive now, as the nature of a word changes with time and context. But to Angel, when a peer mentions potential, it’s mutual encouragement; when someone of Augustine’s level says it, it’s just perfunctory.
Angel said nothing, but his eyes clearly expressed disbelief.
The Alchemy Golem chuckled but didn’t explain further, instead turning to Olao: "You’ve heard what the Chanter and I have said. What are your thoughts?"
Olao was silent for a moment before speaking: "I still want to follow the master..."
Alchemy Golem: "That’s your thought? I thought only Adanis was immature, you have made no progress."
Olao lowered the brim of his hat to hide the disappointment in his eyes: "Does the master disagree?"
Alchemy Golem: "I can agree, but do you know where I am? With your current capabilities, leaving the Southern Domain is problematic. How would you find me?"
"Most importantly, do you truly wish to abandon the future? You might betray my vision, but would you want to disappoint Adigu? Don’t you wish to stand at Adigu’s level and see the landscape he sees?"
Olao: "...I don’t want to fail the master’s vision nor disappoint my brother. But can the Chanter truly achieve what the master claims?"
Alchemy Golem: "I can’t give you a definite answer, but aren’t you curious why I bestowed upon him the permanent title of Chanter?"
"Aren’t you curious why he struggles so hard to come to Qingkong Poetry Room, yet wants nothing?"
"Aren’t you curious why the Maneater Flower King’s avatar with strength surpassing Legendary Level and the Otherworld Infant Spirit, far more powerful than you and Adanis, have only reverence and no will to fight against him?"
As the Alchemy Golem said this, he specifically glanced at Angel, as if telling him these words were also meant for him.
Angel showed no reaction outwardly, but inside he felt a storm surge. The consciousness of a Maneater Flower King’s avatar, attached to an ordinary Maneater Flower, was detected by the Alchemy Golem?!
Moreover, he mentioned something: Angel struggled to the Qingkong Poetry Room, wanting nothing, does that make sense?
Does this mean the Alchemy Golem was aware of his intention? That he cared not about the real Qingkong Poetry Room, but the one in the Nightmare Realm?
While Angel was full of doubts, the others present also showed expressions of shock.
A Legendary Level Maneater Flower King?!
The Maneater Flower King at Manluo Plane wasn’t even Legendary Level; what’s going on with this Legendary Level? Where did it come from?
And if it truly is a Legendary Level Maneater Flower King, why make no resistance against Angel?
Even Adanis, couldn’t help but tremble. She always thought the Infant Spirits were the main entity, and the Maneater Flower was merely a plaything. Now Augustine told her the Infant Spirits meant nothing, the Maneater Flower was an avatar of a Legendary Level Maneater Flower King?!
What a joke! She trapped a great Legendary Level existence in the mirror space?
That’s inviting disaster!
The Mirror Domain is not as safe as imagined; for a powerful Legendary Level existence, once they can be pinpointed, they can enter the Mirror Domain. A determined Legendary Level being can easily shatter most of the mirror space in this area.
Just thinking of this made Adanis feel palpitations.
This revelation also sparked Adanis’s curiosity towards Angel. Initially, her curiosity was because Olao cared about Angel. Now, Adanis independently found herself intrigued by Angel.
As Augustine mentioned, why do even the Maneater Flower King and Infant Spirits show him reverence?
As everyone was engulfed in shock and suspicion, the Alchemy Golem continued questioning: "Aren’t you curious why I believe the Chanter might lead you on a path entirely different from Adigu, yet ultimately stand at the same level?"
With the Alchemy Golem’s continuous questioning, Olao couldn’t respond to the earlier ones, but quietly mumbled to the last one: "The master said the Chanter has potential."
"Yes, I did say he has potential, but among those present, isn’t there a lot of potential?"
The Alchemy Golem’s gaze swept over everyone, pausing shortly only on the Black Earl’s avatar, while glancing over the others: "...Like this nose has potential, but did I say he could reach Adigu’s level?"
Though the Alchemy Golem didn’t evaluate everyone, they inexplicably felt... slighted.
Wasn’t it mentioned that among those present, many had potential? Why was it that only the Black Earl was singled out, and others didn’t even get a second look?
They felt hurt yet dared not speak, even the always free-spirited Dox did not dare utter a word now.
Alchemy Golem: "Thus, potential is potential, but the potential that can aid you, at present, I only see in the Chanter."
Olao was silent, having used up all his courage in earlier rebuttals.
The Alchemy Golem knew Olao well; although he retorted, he would comply with an order if given.
However, the Alchemy Golem preferred Olao to voluntarily follow Angel, rather than doing so out of obligation.
Yet, he had limited time left in this world and couldn’t be explicit about everything. He couldn’t very well say that Angel possesses an unseen radiance called miracle.
Furthermore, even if said, no one would believe it.
Anyway, following Angel certainly wouldn’t be wrong for Olao. Plus, from the Alchemy Omen, Augustine has glimpsed the mysterious light on Angel, indicating he has touched a mysterious tier.
The seed of miracles, the potential of a mysterious Alchemist. Even in the Origin World, such high-potential talents are rare. It’s remarkable how in this secluded borderland, such a rising star emerged.
For the sake of his vision, Augustine insists Olao sticks with Angel. Or rather, clings tightly to Angel’s leg.
Granting Angel the permanent title of Chanter was an early investment. Although this title seems useless, it is recognized by all the Noah Clan... Of course, except for the Southern Domain’s Noah Clan.
Augustine noticed Olao’s reluctance, but since he’s spoken to this extent, Olao surely would follow Angel.
Though unenthusiastic, attaching oneself to his leg first seems wise.
With Olao’s situation handled, Augustine’s next concern is Angel’s willingness...