However, the Alchemy Golem did not act according to Angel’s wishes.
It turned its head to look at Olao: "Go, collect all the poetry collections here. While my energy hasn’t dissipated, deal with the Chanter’s matter first."
Angel: ???
Angel was a bit confused, why deal with his matter first? These poetry collections won’t run away. Even if the Alchemy Golem’s energy is gone, and Augustine leaves, can’t they just collect these poetry collections later?
Why must it be resolved now?
Angel hesitated for a moment, wanting to say "no need to do it first," but before he could speak, Olao spoke first: "Master, why don’t I go to the Wise Sovereign and seek a larger spatial artifact? This way, without my help, the Chanter can collect all the poetry collections."
Alchemy Golem: "Wise Sovereign? He’s still here..."
The Alchemy Golem’s gemstone eyes flashed a hint of nostalgia, after a while, he sighed softly: "With an outsider’s body, to awaken inspiration. This is surely a rare talent that goes beyond the ordinary, yet it became a failing due to obsession. Naraku, oh Naraku, what trouble you’ve caused."
Though this was a commentary on the Wise Sovereign, it greatly stirred Olao. Others, including Adanis, were unaware of what happened back then, but Olao was very clear that, given Master Augustine’s status, he dared not call Naraku by name.
Even when searching for poetry collections in the outside world, separated by countless worlds from Naraku City, when Augustine spoke of Naraku, he always added a respectful title: City Lord Naraku, or Lord Naraku.
Because at that time, Naraku’s true strength, though unknown to outsiders, was definitely at the rank of a Legendary Wizard, while Augustine was only a regular wizard.
Regarding Legendary Wizards, even if they are enemies, they are always given respectful titles when spoken of. This is an unwritten rule, yet one that everyone silently follows.
Now, Augustine speaks of the Wise Sovereign, but when mentioning Naraku, he does so without adding a respectful title. This signifies that Augustine believes his strength is close to Naraku’s or even higher. Only this way would he casually call him by name.
Because of this, Olao felt extremely excited, and in his eyes there was... desire.
The Alchemy Golem naturally didn’t overlook Olao’s excitement and understood his meaning, but it still shook its head: "No need, the Wise Sovereign’s things are not easy to take; owing him a favor is not good for you or the Chanter."
"So, you should go collect them."
However, Olao still displayed resistance: "Even if we don’t seek the Wise Sovereign, there should be other ways..."
"Just go collect them and stop arguing. The Chanter finally agreed, do you want him to regret it? Hurry up." The Alchemy Golem spoke harshly to Olao for the first time.
Olao closed his eyes, staying silent for a long time, eventually refraining from resistance and instead stood up, walked to the bookshelf nearby, and began to gather the poetry collections.
Olao’s actions in collecting the poetry collections were very slow, as if waiting for Master Augustine to stop him.
But from beginning to end, Augustine said nothing and instead watched Olao, observing him take each bookshelf into the mirror. —And this mirror appeared out of nowhere in front of Olao; it was a very old-fashioned bronze mirror.
The bookshelf slipped into the bronze mirror silently, without causing any harm to the mirror. The mirror seemed like an abyssal depth, swallowing the bookshelf, which far exceeded its size, along with the poetry collections on it, all into the mirror.
Throughout the process, the atmosphere was silent, and it was a kind of eerie silence.
Augustine seemed like a supervisor, inspecting Olao’s actions. He did not speak, so naturally, others dared not speak, but the air was filled with an incredibly strange atmosphere.
At this moment, everyone’s hearts were full of doubt, but they dared not speak or use the Mind Ribbon for discussion in front of a suspected Legendary Wizard, so they could only exchange glances.
And regardless of how they exchanged glances, ultimately, they all converged on Angel.
Angel was not foolish; he understood everyone’s doubts too.
Olao clearly did not want to help Angel collect the poetry collections, which was indeed quite odd.
If it were Adanis, they could understand, considering Adanis’s rebellious personality. But Olao had extended a helping hand to them multiple times, showing them goodwill, especially to Angel, offering both goodwill and gratitude.
Logically speaking, Olao actively helping Angel to collect some insignificant poetry collections should not be a difficult matter.
But the current situation was that Olao persistently shirked the task, even suggesting seeking the Wise Sovereign’s spatial artifact.
It’s worth noting that when Angel initially communicated with Olao at the arena, Olao clearly told Angel not to engage too deeply with the Wise Sovereign, as what the Wise Sovereign desires cannot be afforded.
Yet now, Olao proposed finding the Wise Sovereign just to avoid helping Angel collect poetry collections; if this isn’t strange, what is?
Furthermore, Augustine insisted on watching Olao finish collecting the poetry collections before starting the next topic, which also defied normal logic.
Therefore, there must be something peculiar going on.
And this peculiarity might not be beneficial to Olao, which is why Olao showed such resistance.
But as to what the peculiarity specifically is, although everyone had their guesses, they still couldn’t pinpoint it.
Even Adanis, standing aside, showed a puzzled expression.
Others dared not speak, it was not appropriate, but Adanis didn’t have this concern; she was the first to break the oppressive silence.
"Olao’s mirror... I’ve never seen it before. What kind of mirror is this, why do I..."
Adanis initially wanted to say ’why do I feel a sense of oppression,’ but after some thought, she chose different words: "Why have I never seen Olao use it before?"
The Alchemy Golem replied calmly: "Do you remember the story I told earlier?"
Adanis stayed silent, but her expression acknowledged it.
The Alchemy Golem continued: "Think about the story I told. If you can’t figure it out, then wait until Olao returns, and ask him directly."
Although the Alchemy Golem didn’t say anything explicitly, it caused Adanis’s mind to overflow with speculation. The story told by the Alchemy Golem was hinting at itself and Olao.
And because Olao had secrets he hadn’t shared with Adanis, it wasn’t because he didn’t care about Adanis, but rather because he cared too much.
’If ’father’ doesn’t care about ’daughter,’ then who cares?’
Precisely because he cared, Olao didn’t want Adanis to bear too much burden. Unless absolutely necessary, he would shoulder all pressure and burden himself.
Assuming this line of thinking, might the mirror Adanis had never seen before represent an unspeakable burden to Olao? Is this why he hesitated to tell Adanis?
"Why does Olao seem very resistant to using that mirror? Why is that?" Adanis spoke again.