Although Brufen was a member of the Frostmoon Alliance, as an alchemist, he often came to Sky Machinery City for further study.
Just as a Prophet Wizard would go to the Crown Star Church for further study, or a Gourmet Sorcerer would go to Candy House, Sky Machinery City was considered the Holy Land of alchemy in the Southern Domain. Brufen spent even more time here than he did in Frostmoon.
For this reason, Brufen knew very well that if he were expelled for attacking Angel, it would be difficult for him to return to Sky Machinery City in the future.
Under these circumstances, Brufen backed down.
The words of Mad Bear Sabo were not deliberately hidden, so now, everyone who was still paying attention to this conflict became aware of them.
Although no particular stance was evident at the moment, it was foreseeable that this news would ignite the public opinion in Sky Machinery City again after today.
The addition of a new member to the research institute was indeed a big deal!
Angel was also surprised that Sabo would suddenly speak out at this moment… Was this an implicit acknowledgment of his own status?
Angel had the access card for a while but had not previously disclosed his identity, obviously with some considerations in mind, perhaps feeling he was not yet qualified? Or maybe someone within the research institute felt it was inappropriate? Now, however, in public, he was directly acknowledged as a member of the research institute, which obviously carried a deeper meaning.
“I understand,” Winchester sighed inwardly. At this point, they had no choice but to bow their heads.
As for Angel…
Winchester looked towards Angel, who was now radiating light, and spoke slowly, “I had no intention of fighting with you today, and I hope that next time we meet, we can have a friendly exchange. I am very much looking forward to that moment.”
Brufen did not say anything more either; after all, he and Winchester came to Sky Machinery City this time for their own bodily issues. Angel’s matter was not on their agenda.
Now that Angel was a member of the research institute, that status was enough to settle the issue. It wasn’t that they did not act, but they did not dare to lay a hand on a member of the research institute in Sky Machinery City.
With this in mind, Brufen and Winchester touched their noses and left in a somewhat embarrassed manner.
Angel did not expect the situation to take such a sudden and dramatic turn. He dared to act today because he had the idea of leveraging someone’s influence, though he was prepared to rely on his mentor’s; unexpectedly, the mentor did not show up, but the influence of the research institute was used instead.
However, it did not matter anymore, as the result was good.
Angel moved forward and thanked Sabo.
Sabo looked at Angel with a complicated gaze; he had rushed over the moment the conflict arose, already having received Lord Muse’s transmission.
Sabo thought that by revealing the name of the research institute at Angel’s most difficult moment, he could not only save Angel but also ensure his loyalty to the institute.
To his surprise, Angel managed to stand up to two Official Wizards and hold his own!
To think that the last time Sabo saw him in Sky Mechanical City, Angel was fighting with a group of Apprentices in the Purification Garden for a chance to survive. The current change was indeed stunning.
Especially since Sabo, as a bloodline-side wizard, could clearly sense in the previous battle that Angel’s physique could almost match that of a bloodline-side Official Wizard.
How Angel achieved this in such a short time, Sabo had no idea.
Although it looked like the research institute had saved the day this time, Sabo was clear that even if he hadn’t mentioned the institute’s name, Angel would not have faced any trouble. And judging by Angel’s calm demeanor, it was clear that he still had some aces up his sleeve.
“You really surprised me,” Sabo shook his head in amazement.
Only now did the Enforcement Squad Captain, who had been waiting outside, hurry over. They immediately understood the higher-ups’ intentions upon learning that Angel was a member of the research institute.
Angel was also an alchemist, and becoming friendly with him was definitely a win.
Unfortunately, they had missed the best opportunity, but it was not too late to come over now and make an appearance.
As they thought this, Sabo said to Angel, “Oh, I came here for another reason. Mentor Midora asked me to bring you to the research institute. He wants to see you about something.”