He could have gone behind Laplace’s back to implement his plan, but at the last moment, Angel chose to reveal the matter and brought Laplace to this bilateral dialogue table.
He wanted to see what choice Laplace would make.
The reason he made this decision was partly due to a sudden impulsive urge and partly because he saw another possibility in Laplace.
She might indeed be the "Destiny’s Chosen" beloved by the World Will of the Mirror World, but she possessed a more autonomous "individuality" that other "Destiny’s Chosen" did not have.
The World Will of the Mirror World is not an intelligent being; it will not actively command Laplace to do anything, but it will facilitate at certain critical moments.
Just like before, when Angel inadvertently asked how Laplace intended to name the Crystal Origin of Dreams.
Angel knew very well that when he spoke those words, it was not to willingly hand over the naming rights to Laplace but simply to see how "well" Laplace could name it. However, this casual act was precisely manipulated by the World Will of the Mirror World.
Angel was very sure that at that time, the World Will of the Mirror World was secretly facilitating.
If Laplace had actually named it, even as a joke, it could have been interpreted by the World Will as Laplace intending to claim the Crystal Origin of Dreams! Since the "Destiny’s Chosen" intends to claim the Crystal Origin of Dreams, the Destiny—the World Will of the Mirror World would naturally help Laplace fulfill her wish.
If the script arranged by the World Will of the Mirror World was followed, then Angel would likely only have the option to shatter the Crystal Origin of Dreams.
However, to Angel’s surprise, Laplace voluntarily gave up naming it.
At the time, it didn’t seem like much, but thinking about it later, it was actually a signal.
Laplace is not someone who completely goes with the flow of the World Will of the Mirror World; she has an autonomous, strong "individuality."
This is impossible within the same "Extreme Sect" chosen by fate. As long as the Bishop of the Extreme Sect "perceives" the "will" of the World Will, they will execute it without hesitation, with no hesitation whatsoever.
But on Laplace, this unquestioning obedience was broken.
Moreover, it wasn’t broken just once.
The matter of naming was one instance.
Another instance was the Sweet Dream. The Dream Realm hoped to maintain the last thread of connection between the Dream Realm and the Mirror World through the Sweet Dream, while the World Will of the Mirror World directly cast the Sweet Dream to Laplace.
According to logic, Laplace would "process" the Sweet Dream under the facilitation of the World Will of the Mirror World.
But Laplace did not do this; instead, she gave it to the Wise Sovereign and even actively helped the Wise Sovereign create the current reflective space for storage, preventing the Sweet Dream from dissipating.
This was definitely defying the World Will of the Mirror World.
But Laplace still did it. Whether she knew about the facilitation of the World Will of the Mirror World or not, she made a completely opposite choice.
This continuous defiance against the natural flow of the World Will of the Mirror World brought some small changes in Angel’s perception of Laplace.
Originally, he planned not to tell Laplace and implement the plan alone, but now, he wanted to see Laplace’s choice.
He wanted to see if Laplace could once again break the "norm."
Although this decision was a bit hasty, Angel’s very act of constructing the Crystal Origin of Dreams was also a hasty matter, and he was willing to take a gamble once.
If Laplace broke the norm again, Angel would upgrade Laplace to Fourth Level and give her a "great gift."
If Laplace did not break the norm, then the plan would proceed as intended.
If the plan could not form amid the undercurrents of the World Will of the Mirror World, Angel would immediately withdraw all the Nightmare Realm’s aura here, shattering this Crystal Origin of Dreams.
Overall, Angel’s plan remains unchanged. The only change is whether he will execute it alone or with someone else.
...
"I have an answer." Laplace said softly.
Angel was somewhat surprised as he looked at Laplace. He originally intended to continue hinting to her, to inform her that the Mirror World’s will was influencing her from behind, but Laplace declared that she had an answer before he could hint, which surprised Angel greatly.
Angel was silent for a moment, looking at Laplace: "What is your answer?"
Laplace elegantly twirled her trailing side locks with her fingers as she spoke faintly: "I don’t wish to control the Crystal Origin of Dreams, there’s nothing here, it’s uninteresting."
Angel narrowed his eyes: "The Crystal Origin of Dreams has just been born, its desolation is normal. Like the Wilderness of Dreams, it’s a stock with potential. Are you sure you don’t want it?"
Laplace: "A potential stock needs to be developed to unleash its potential. I don’t think I have the ability to develop its potential. So, my answer is still no."
After a pause, Laplace’s lips curved gently: "However, if you let me control the Wilderness of Dreams, I might accept."
Angel: "Do you think that’s possible?"
Laplace: "It’s impossible. But, just as when you asked me that question, didn’t you also presuppose the outcome?"
Angel stared at Laplace in a daze, seeing his reflection in Laplace’s heterochromatic eyes.
After a few seconds of pause, Angel suddenly laughed: "No wonder Lady Laplace, you understand me clearly."
Angel could see now that, Laplace had actually guessed his thoughts. Perhaps she already knew the Mirror World’s will was subtly influencing.
Yet, she chose an option completely contrary to the Mirror World’s will in the end.
This was both expected and somewhat beyond reason.
No wonder Laplace is so "individualistic".
While Angel was still marveling, Laplace spoke again: "Having said that, you just asked me a question that destined the answer. Apart from this question, what is your so-called choice?"
Angel stretched lazily: "Choice? There’s no choice anymore."
Laplace: "What do you mean?"
Angel: "The moment you refused to take control of the Crystal Origin of Dreams, only one choice remained."