So Angel still couldn’t freely explore Black Earl’s territory.
Angel heard this and breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that because of the "unrestricted" aspect, the Black Earl would fixate on him. However, Angel hadn’t considered that even without this aspect, just his relationship with Augustine was enough for the Black Earl to take an interest in him...
The Alchemy Golem continued: "This Anchor Point serves like a mark. Normally, it has no effect on you, but once you enter the domain of my power, it can activate my residual energy."
This also explained why Augustine appeared as soon as Angel entered the Skysong Poetic Chamber.
Because the Skysong Poetic Chamber contained Augustine’s residual energy, and the Anchor Point on Angel served as a medium to activate this energy, allowing Augustine’s will, from wherever he was, to attach to these residual energies.
This was the reason why the Alchemy Golem was imbued with Augustine’s will.
After listening to Augustine’s explanation, Angel suddenly spoke: "Sir, you must have known that I would come to the Skysong Poetic Chamber, which is why you gave me this so-called Anchor Point, right?"
Alchemy Golem: "Ahem, how could it be? I was simply impressed by your poetry... that’s all."
The Alchemy Golem’s words were superficially grand, but as he denied, he was also winking incessantly at Angel, which was practically an indirect admission of Angel’s hypothesis.
Based on this judgment, by further pondering Augustine’s actions, one could basically deduce Augustine’s thought process.
— After all, the Skysong Poetic Chamber still held Olao and Adanis. As their master, Augustine had stood them up for a millennium, probably feeling a bit embarrassed, right? So, when Angel refined the key to the Skysong Poetic Chamber, through an anomaly, he descended in person, and from the conversation confirmed that Angel was heading to the Skysong Poetic Chamber, hence he offered a so-called reward: the title of Chanter.
He merely wanted to use Angel’s visit to the Skysong Poetic Chamber to give an explanation to Olao and Adanis.
As for why Augustine didn’t come in person... Angel didn’t know. Perhaps he was lazy, or perhaps he forgot, or encountered some event preventing him from coming.
If one wanted to find a reason, any reason could hold, after all, a thousand years could encounter numerous events, each of which could serve as a reason.
Overall, Angel felt that either Augustine was slothful, or he was having too much fun and simply forgot about Olao and Adanis...
In any case, Angel thought it was best not to delve too deeply, lest Augustine bear a grudge.
"Is that so? It seems I misunderstood." Angel grinned and said: "Then, sir, your appearance here, is there something you need?"
Alchemy Golem: "Of course I need something. Didn’t I say I was going to reward you? Whatever you wish for, just say it. Even if you want the Skysong Poetic Chamber, that’s not a problem."
Angel shook his head with a smile: "I already mentioned before, I have no desires. However, since sir has descended, why not resolve some matters in the Skysong Poetic Chamber. After all, they’ve been waiting for you for a very, very long time."
Angel guessed that Augustine left the Anchor Point on him, probably because he remembered the two poor "Spirits" in the Skysong Poetic Chamber, so he came to resolve it.
However, Augustine was too proud to admit it, so Angel built a bridge for him.
Augustine gave Angel a deep look; indeed, someone he had chosen, truly astute.
Angel created a bridge, and Augustine took it naturally.
"You make a valid point. The remaining energy in this Alchemy Golem isn’t much, so let’s deal with it now." Augustine said this, finally moving his gaze away from Angel and looking at a very excited Olao.
"Come, follow me to the secret meeting room."
After speaking, the Alchemy Golem looked at Angel: "You come too."
Angel hurriedly pointed to the people around him, including Vay, the Black Earl, and Kaier and Dox outside the door: "Can they come too?"
Alchemy Golem: "Whatever, it’s not a big deal anyway."
After saying this, the Alchemy Golem started walking into the darkness.
After the Alchemy Golem left, Olao immediately stepped forward to solemnly thank Angel.
Thanking both for bringing Augustine and for having him resolve the matters of the Skysong Poetic Chamber.
Angel: "No need for thanks, just letting my team members in is enough."
Upon hearing this, Olao didn’t hesitate and quickly removed the wall barrier from the door of the Skysong Poetic Chamber, allowing Dox and Kaier to enter.
Then, Olao assumed the role of a guide, leading everyone to the "secret meeting room" mentioned by the Alchemy Golem.
As they walked, he introduced the layout of the Skysong Poetic Chamber.
Olao wouldn’t introduce the Skysong Poetic Chamber for no reason, this request was naturally made by Angel.
Seeing Angel’s interest in the Skysong Poetic Chamber, Olao took out an ancient style Crystal Ball as they walked, the kind that required a velvet cloth and cushion.
Olao gently stroked the Crystal Ball, then handed it to Angel.
By that time, a holographic architectural model of the Skysong Poetic Chamber had appeared inside the Crystal Ball, showcasing each room in detail.
However, the Skysong Poetic Chamber presented in the Crystal Ball wasn’t the current gloomy, mirror-laden version, but the splendid chamber from a millennium ago.
Because it was a "model" from a thousand years ago, Adanis, who was following along, didn’t try to stop it.
Over a thousand years, the Skysong Poetic Chamber had undergone tremendous changes, with many areas transformed into mirrors by Adanis. Thus, even if "enemies" learned of the ancient layout, it posed little threat to the current Skysong Poetic Chamber.
Angel held the Crystal Ball, observing it back and forth, finally breathing a long sigh of relief.
His objectives for coming to the Underground Aqueduct had been completely fulfilled. He learned both the crafting method for the wall key and the internal environment of the Skysong Poetic Chamber.
He now had no desires left.
As for whatever treasures might be inside the Skysong Poetic Chamber... he didn’t care. After all, no treasure could be better than those in the Nightmare Realm.
However, whether the items from the Nightmare Realm could be brought out depended on Heavenly Destiny.
With his goals achieved and no other demands, Angel’s previous enthusiasm began to fade away, turning into laziness.
He started engaging in aimless, bizarre conversations with others.
For instance, chatting with the Black Earl about why Lord Reine was so obsessed with Crystal Balls.
Or discussing with Olao how to while away the endless nights without sleep, even for a millennium, and whether there were any entertainments or diversions... and so on.
And so, engaging in aimless conversations, they arrived at the secret meeting room.