This unusual behavior, in Angel’s view, was very likely an attempt to fool Dox.
"That Crowned Parrot is smarter than you think. Its insight is also quite strong, and it must have already realized that we are questioning its origin. So, it conveniently offered a clue. But do you think, with its level of intelligence, that the clue it provided is genuine?"
Hearing Angel’s words, Dox also felt it made sense.
"However, my spiritual sense at the time didn’t react. Could it be that it guessed we would be suspicious, so it intentionally said that, but in reality, it’s telling the truth."
Angel replied, "You think it managed to predict our overthinking?"
Dox: "I don’t know, but I’m still planning to investigate. If it doesn’t have any significant background... hmm, the White Shell Sea Market, is it? I will personally go to the White Shell Sea Market to let it know that a bird’s beak should chirp, not talk!"
Angel: "..."
Dox: "What’s wrong, do you think I’m wrong?"
Angel: "I just wanted to say that if you really discover something, please contact me."
Although everyone has their own opportunities, the Crowned Parrot is considered to be Abulei’s opportunity, and Angel won’t seize it. However, he is a bit curious about the Crowned Parrot’s origin. If it had really followed a well-informed wizard before, perhaps it could provide guidance on certain future matters.
Compared to Dox’s obsession with the Crowned Parrot topic, Angel is more interested in Kaier’s topic.
For Kaier to be noticed by Esos, he must have remarkable qualities, and Angel is also curious about exactly what kind of Alchemy Blueprint Kaier obtained that even Esos dared not open directly?
Furthermore, is Kaier’s current stay in the Laksum Principality related to this matter?
With questions in mind, Angel inquired with Dox about Kaier’s character.
If it were a day ago, Dox definitely wouldn’t have said anything, but now, knowing that the so-called Lyon is actually Angel and not an enemy, sharing some information doesn’t hurt.
"How should I put it, although Kaier is a Wandering Apprentice, his nature doesn’t quite resemble that of a Wandering Apprentice. He seems more like an Academy Faction researcher."
The term "Academy Faction" specifically refers to those fervent researchers within the Witcher Organization. It’s rarely applied to Wandering Wizards, so Dox’s statement isn’t inaccurate.
"However, it’s worth mentioning that Kaier once told me about his dream, which isn’t to become a researcher but a traveler."
"In fact, he is indeed living out this dream, traveling all over the Southern Domain. I believe that one day, Kaier’s travel destination will not be limited to the Southern Domain."
"His travels aren’t random; he likes to wander through places with ruins. He came to the Sandworm Market because he became interested in the ruins here."
Angel: "The relic in the black market?"
Dox shrugged, indicating he didn’t know: "Maybe, after all, he’s currently living in that relic, so he should have some interest in it. However, that relic was explored by the Lawrence family long ago, so I don’t understand why Kaier would still remain there."
Angel: "Could it be that there are areas the Lawrence family hasn’t explored?"
Dox: "That’s impossible. The fact that the Lawrence family has controlled the Sandworm Market for so many years means their power cannot be underestimated. With their financial resources, hiring a Prophet Wizard wouldn’t be too difficult."
"But since this was long ago, I only heard vaguely that at that time, the Lawrence family invited an Observer through a City Lord of Mesomyia."
The eighteen Observers of the Crown Star Church are figures standing at the pinnacle of the prophecy world in the Southern Domain.
Since an Observer was invited, the comprehensive exploration of the relic should have been completed, and nothing would have been missed.
"So, I speculate that Kaier is simply interested in the relic. Whether it has been excavated or not is secondary. After all, he’s not an adventurer."
Angel did not agree with Dox’s assertion. Kaier’s travel destinations are all relics; he must either be an archaeologist or have an ulterior motive, searching for something.
Archaeologists are a rare profession even in the Southern Domain, but they mainly study the lore of the ancient lost age. Modern relics hold no interest for them.
Thus, Kaier must have another purpose.
"Could there be another undiscovered relic near the Sandworm Market?" Angel speculated.
Dox: "You mean Kaier stays in the Sandworm Market to investigate an undiscovered relic?"
Angel nodded in agreement.
Dox, in a huff, said: "Impossible. Kaier’s life is extremely regular. He’s either setting up a stall in the eighth alley of Sandworm Long Street, drinking at my bar, or conducting some research in the underground cavern beneath the black market."
"If there were truly an undiscovered relic, wouldn’t Kaier investigate it?"
"Moreover, you maybe don’t know Kaier. He is a very pure person, and apart from being overly particular about ’rules,’ everything is written on his face. If there was the relic you mentioned, he couldn’t hide it."
Afterward, Dox curiously asked: "By the way, you seem pretty interested in Kaier, why?"
"And there’s another puzzling question. Lord Esos could have sent someone else to deliver the message to Kaier. Why would he have a renowned Transcendental Wizard like you perform the delivery?"
Dox leaned in and whispered, "Do you have a special mission? Like that with the Twelve Zodiac Palaces, did Esos entrust you to test Kaier?"
"If that’s the case, please make sure to take me along."