And Xiaobao indeed recalled this "lesson" exactly as Young Ghost described, forever etched in memory... However, whenever thinking back, Xiaobao would turn pale and shiver in fear.
With this connection in mind, Erbao and Genggui exchanged glances, and a guess formed in their minds.
However, whether this speculation is correct still needs to be confirmed by Angel.
"Since you don’t admit it was you, how did Childheart’s finger break?" Genggui’s voice softened slightly as he asked Angel.
"It broke itself." Angel replied calmly, "Also, don’t forget it’s inside the mirror, and I’m outside. Do you think I might dive into the Mirror Domain to deal with it?"
At this time, Erbao and Genggui basically believed Angel’s words, as this also matched their speculation.
Angel also detected from Hyper Perception that Erbao and Genggui had probably guessed the general situation.
However, even if they guessed part of the situation, Childheart’s finger was still broken, and indeed, the reason is somewhat related to Angel. Angel was quite curious to see how Genggui and Erbao would choose after knowing the whole truth.
Would they still blame him? Or get angry out of shame? Or would the matter just fade away?
Angel could sense that they both were feeling very complicated, probably pondering how to wrap things up.
While Erbao and Genggui deliberated, Angel also issued a warning to everyone through the Mind Ribbon.
If the talks completely break down, they might still have to face You Nu’s two children.
Previously, the Wise Sovereign clearly stated that if they really had to fight, they might even be luckier facing You Nu than facing these two brothers. And the Wise Sovereign admitted that he himself was unwilling to face them.
This shows that Erbao and Genggui definitely have some special means.
This method might be like You Nu’s devouring ability, unless there’s a way to counter it, it’s an unsolvable problem.
So, if they really have to fight, they must be very prudent and cautious.
If anything goes wrong, Dox must open the Plane Corridor to prepare to take everyone and flee.
"Why is it always me who has to open the Plane Corridor?" Dox frowned tightly.
"If we’re forced to leave because of this, I’ll pay for your casting materials," Angel said.
Only upon hearing Angel offer to reimburse him did Dox relax his brow. However, he was also curious about Angel’s statement: "So, you really did meet Childheart. When did this happen? How come I don’t know?"
"I know about this matter." Black Earl’s voice resounded in the Mind Ribbon.
Dox looked at Black Earl in surprise; if Black Earl knew, shouldn’t he also know? Angel did have times when he acted alone, but Black Earl never acted alone from beginning to end.
Angel: "At the end of the second floor, the dressing mirror."
Once Angel pointed it out, everyone suddenly understood. If it was there, it was indeed possible... they remembered at that time Angel and Black Earl were the last to come out.
So, the dressing mirror in that room was actually the mirror Angel now presented within the illusion?
Black Earl: "This matter is indeed not Angel’s fault; it was Childheart You Nu who provoked first, and what Angel said is true."
Even if Black Earl didn’t verify it, everyone actually believed Angel because they remembered clearly that although Angel and Black Earl were the last to come out, the time difference wasn’t long.
No signs of battle waves were transmitted from that room.
If Angel really did something, they definitely would have felt it.
"So Childheart is falsely accusing Angel?" Dox stroked his chin and turned to look at Vay: "Vay, if your mother slandered an innocent person, whose side would you be on as her son?"
Vay glanced at Black Earl and said quietly, "My mother wouldn’t slander an innocent person; she only slanders me..."
Dox: "Oh right, I seem to remember you saying that you were punished by the grown-ups at home for this many times?"
Vay looked at Black Earl again and didn’t dare to speak further.
Dox turned to Kaier: "What about you?"
Kaier forced a stiff smile and stammered for a long time without knowing what to say. However, Kaier soon didn’t have to answer because Erbao and Genggui, after thinking for a long time, finally spoke up.
Erbao was the first to speak, though its attitude was not very good, leaving only a sentence: "The information has been conveyed to you, and I’ve resolved my doubts too, so I’m leaving now."
After speaking, Erbao gave Genggui a dissatisfied glare, seemingly urging Genggui to leave with him, but Genggui seemed to ignore it.
Erbao could only reluctantly leave alone, burrowing underground and disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Even without Hyper Perception, from the energy sensed by the surrounding Array Plate, Angel could confirm that Erbao had indeed left.
After Erbao left, Genggui felt a ghostly loneliness.
Genggui coughed lightly to ease his inner embarrassment, then looked at Angel with an apologetic expression: "We already know the details; it’s Childheart who is wrong, and here I apologize on its behalf."
After Erbao left, Genggui chose to apologize, which actually didn’t surprise Angel.
It can be basically determined that Genggui was advocating for an apology, while Erbao likely wanted the matter to fade away. They never reached an agreement, so Erbao simply left on its own, with only Genggui staying behind to apologize to Angel.
No matter if this apology is sincere or not, Erbao and Genggui’s choices were to avoid direct confrontation with Angel. This, instead, surprised him a little.
Previously, the Wise Sovereign always emphasized that You Nu’s three children were closer to their mother, causing him to label them as "mama’s boys," but now it seems... it’s different from what he imagined.
"Is it because of Childheart’s issue?" Angel suddenly asked.
Genggui paused, not knowing what he meant.
Angel: "I mean, if it were Kind Mother Heart or Girl Heart, would you make a different choice?"
Genggui remained silent.
However, its silence was also a kind of response.
It seems that it is indeed because of Childheart You Nu’s influence. Although, in a certain sense, it is also their mother, Genggui and Erbao consistently refer to it as Childheart, never as mother. This shows that perhaps Childheart holds a high position in their hearts but definitely does not surpass Kind Mother Heart or Girl Heart.
"I understand." Angel shrugged: "Actually, you don’t need to apologize, the stances are simply different. But since you apologized, I accept it."
Genggui took a deep look at Angel: "In any case, it’s us who misunderstood you. I hope you can return safely from the remnants..."
After speaking, Genggui nodded to Angel again and then sank underground.