And Angel became the perfect reason.
The Observer, due to some ties, protected Angel and established a connection with him. Since Angel wanted to investigate Chairman Zhuguang, the Observer naturally had a justified reason, utilizing this connection with Angel.
This bypassed the constraints of the oath while achieving the goal.
No wonder Angel found the Observer’s tone peculiar; it was more of a hint... a clear indication. The longing in his eyes couldn’t have been more obvious!
Though Angel vented some frustration inside, outwardly, he dared not show any impudence, seeking approval respectfully and moving cautiously.
They weren’t far from Chairman Zhuguang. With a few lateral steps, they easily reached the area where Chairman Zhuguang was located.
Angel did not get too close to Speaker Zhuguang and the others. He stopped when he reached the maximum distance to release the Green Pattern Domain.
Observing Speaker Zhuguang and the others up close revealed the strangeness more clearly.
The four figures in front were mere projections of the Void. If these projections were in a trance state, wouldn’t their true bodies in the Void be the same? But, the strength of Speaker Zhuguang is much stronger than the others present, so why could the others break free while they couldn’t?
These questions are hard to answer by speculation alone. The best method would be to awaken Speaker Zhuguang.
However, a projection is just a projection. Would the Green Pattern Domain be effective on it?
With a trace of confusion, Angel still opted to slowly expand the Green Pattern Domain to envelop Speaker Zhuguang, Diescher, and Adelaide.
As for Rivetta, she was excluded from the Green Pattern Domain.
The reason for not enveloping Rivetta wasn’t due to any revenge for the troubles she caused when she reported the Lassudral incident, but rather, Angel intended to create a control group, a common method in experiments.
Angel’s actions also drew the attention of others, particularly Polo Ye’s.
Polo Ye understood what Angel intended to do and did not intervene.
If the situation with Speaker Zhuguang and the others could provide further understanding of the effects of Disorder Objects, it would be beneficial for Polo Ye as well.
The more you know, the less likely you are to step on a mine. This is why Mystic Hunters often spend a significant amount of time on intelligence reconnaissance before acting.
As the Green Pattern Domain gradually expanded, Angel’s heartbeat also started pounding.
He was somewhat uneasy, unsure whether the Green Pattern Domain would be effective.
It turned out to be effective.
About three to five seconds after the Green Pattern Domain enveloped them, Speaker Zhuguang, Adelaide, and Diescher awakened one by one.
Upon awakening, they were startled to see Angel and the Observer right beside them.
But as True Knowledge Wizards, they quickly understood the situation at hand.
"We were actually affected by the effects of the Mysterious Object?" Diescher exclaimed in surprise.
They hadn’t felt anything before. If not for the intervention of the young red-haired man in front of them, they might have been lost forever.
"Editor Diescher, do you mean your true bodies also noticed no anomalies?" Angel keenly sensed the subtext in Diescher’s words.
Diescher was a bit surprised that Angel recognized him... Considering the Observer mentioned Angel was from the Southern Domain, it wasn’t surprising. What puzzled him was that Angel knew him, yet as the "head" of intelligence, Diescher knew nothing about Angel.
Thoughts rapidly flashed through Diescher’s mind, but he set them aside temporarily. The situation with the Mysterious Object was more pressing now.
"Yes, our true bodies were also affected, previously in a state of attraction." Diescher’s words surprised Angel.
"Now that the Mysterious Fruit has just cracked a seam, the new effects are not apparent, and others have easily broken free. Why couldn’t you?" Angel frowned deeply.
"It is indeed strange." Diescher also sensed the oddity. The strangest part was that their true bodies in the Void were also affected. It was truly unbelievable.
At this moment, Speaker Zhuguang, who hadn’t spoken, suddenly said, "I can’t wake Rivetta."
After awakening, Speaker Zhuguang noticed that the green light released by Angel hadn’t enveloped Rivetta, which stirred his thoughts.
He understood Angel’s intention, so instead of speaking to him first, he withdrew his focus back to his true body, trying to awaken Rivetta.
However, no matter what method he tried, he couldn’t wake Rivetta.
After hearing Speaker Zhuguang’s words, Diescher and Adelaide also tried and indeed couldn’t wake Rivetta. It was as if Rivetta was cut off by some unknown force, beyond the reach of external influence.
"This is incredible. Other wizards can escape on their own, so why can’t we? Moreover, Rivetta isn’t much different from some of the wizards present, still in the Void, shouldn’t she have awakened?" Diescher wondered.
"Either you were targeted, or this is a new trait of the Mysterious Fruit." Angel spoke softly.
After speaking, Angel looked at the Observer: "What do you think, sir?"
Observer: "The latter possibility is greater."
"I think so too." Angel wasn’t speaking with hindsight; he genuinely believed there was a greater possibility it was a new trait. After all, the prior notion of "targeting" personifies the Mysterious Fruit too much. Angel believed the Mysterious Fruit should have its operational logic, not intentionally targeting a person or a particular figure.
As for what this new trait might be, Angel couldn’t confirm for now. However, he already had some thoughts brewing.
Angel: "Lord Zhuguang, I would like to ask you to... make an attempt."
Speaker Zhuguang looked at Angel: "You want me to try summoning the projection away?"
Angel nodded: "Yes."
It was normal for Speaker Zhuguang to guess Angel’s intention. Seeing Rivetta as the "control group," he naturally understood Angel’s intentions and the potential next step.
Speaker Zhuguang: "When I tried to awaken Rivetta earlier, I conducted this test."
"And the result?"
Under everyone’s gaze, Speaker Zhuguang sighed and shook his head gently: "Unable to summon back."
Speaker Zhuguang’s words instantly changed the expressions of Diescher and Adelaide.
Being unable to summon back the projection meant that even if they escaped the Void to another location, as long as the Mysterious Fruit was nearby, it could easily affect their true bodies through the projection.
Even though it sounded unbelievable, the previous situation demonstrated this high possibility.
This was a very frightening consequence for them!
"So it is." Angel whispered.
Angel’s words caught the attention of the others.
Diescher spoke: "This... may I ask your name?"
Angel: "Who I am is not important. What’s important now is your current state. Also, the new trait of the Mysterious Fruit."
Observer: "What is your analysis?"
Angel organized his thoughts and said: "The trait after disorder may not only enhance intrinsic attraction; within its influence range, it may also conduct multiple strength evaluations."