Angel nodded: "Dangross has been quite obedient lately."
Except for causing that fire in Saint Sem City, it has indeed been well-behaved, especially during the initial confrontation with No. 03, where Dangross also contributed significantly.
Dangross obviously heard Angel’s praise, its eyes in the palm of his hand flickering, with an embarrassed expression.
Rhein glanced at Dangross: "It’s good that you’re getting along well... After all, if elemental partners have intense conflicts, it can easily lead to backlash."
Elemental partners? Angel was taken aback for a moment, he hadn’t thought of making Dangross his elemental partner.
His goal had long been set on Kelonkcro as his preferred choice.
Angel was just about to refute when he caught a glimpse of Dangross... Dangross was still silent as before, perhaps still not reacting.
Looking at Dangross, Angel pondered: Would directly refuting and rejecting it hurt its young heart? Would it make it feel undervalued?
Thinking this, Angel hesitated for a moment, swallowing back the words he wanted to say and instead asked: "Lord Rhein, do all wizards get along well with their elemental partners?"
"There’s certainly opposition too, and not a small number. After all, absolute strength can suppress all dissent and make efficiency faster," Rhein said. "If you can’t get along harmoniously with an elemental partner, you can only go the high-pressure route. But if you can go the harmonious route, why create opposition?"
Generally speaking, mature elemental creatures have their own consciousness and opinions. Unless their ideas truly align, it’s difficult for them to absolutely obey another person. However, once subdued, they can quickly possess strong combat power. Elemental sprites, raised from young, can have their ideas aligned and be more in tune as elemental partners, but their strength needs to grow gradually.
Both have their advantages and shortcomings, and Rhein personally leans towards the latter. After all, Angel is not only an Illusionist Wizard but also an Alchemist. In the future, alchemy will definitely require a more cooperative fire elemental partner. If the relationship is adversarial, it could pose problems for alchemy.
Angel nodded, he actually understood what Rhein was saying; his inquiry was purely to change the topic. However, Rhein was right, since he’s already set his sights on Kelonkcro, he should consider how to foster a friendship with it.
Angel: "Since Lord Rhein has already met the Sage Magu, the Tidal World conference should be about to start?"
Rhein nodded: "Several Monarchs of Elemental Territories have already arrived in the Region of Fire. Soon, the meeting will commence. The specifics and process are many, but after I handle the follow-up of the ruins, we can discuss it on our return to the Tidal World."
As they spoke, the ruins where Angel was temporarily staying appeared in view.
Rhein: "We’re here now, you should go ahead."
Angel hesitated at the doorway: "Is there nothing else you want to ask me?"
Rhein smiled: "Not at the moment. We’ll discuss other matters later when we meet with your mentor in the Wilderness of Dreams."
Sanders is currently not back at the Barbarian Cave, temporarily stationed at the Tidal World. So, to chat together, they can only go to the Wilderness of Dreams.
Angel nodded, he thought Rhein would be interested in the Observer and the Mysterious Fruit’s ownership, or the Dalmatian issue, but it was simply brushed over.
Since Rhein didn’t ask, Angel was relieved. After all, there are many things he can’t say openly, but he can’t lie either, so he has to use rhetoric to cover up. Now without the need for rhetoric, it saves a lot of trouble.
As Angel turned to open the door to the ruins, Rhein’s voice came from behind.
"By the way, one more thing."
Angel turned to look.
"What do you think about the last question Davaxia asked you?"
Hearing this question, Angel fell into deep thought. Not long ago, when Angel was nearly done talking with Davaxia, Davaxia suddenly asked—
"Can the most adorable Davaxia ask the esteemed Shava a tiny question?"
Angel did not refuse.
"On next month’s Moon Festival, can adorable Davaxia taste the dessert made by esteemed Shava again?"
This question, on the surface, was about Davaxia wanting to eat magic marrow meat tainted with Nightmare Illusion Breath, but underneath, it was Davaxia hoping to meet Angel on the Moon Festival.
Every month on the Moon Festival, a banquet is held in Xinnai Land. Previously, Minister Nuka invited Angel to attend as well.
Davaxia’s meaning is clearly that he hopes Angel can attend next month’s banquet gathering.
Without the Dalmatian to back him up, Angel naturally doesn’t want to go. But he couldn’t outright refuse, so he gave a vague reply: "If I am here by then, I’ll prepare a dessert for the adorable Davaxia."
Davaxia did not press further, just nodded happily.
But now that Rhein brought it up, it’s clear he wants to know Angel’s true thoughts.
"I’ve mentioned before that I actually want to go, as it’s an opportunity to learn about the situation in Xinnai Land up close." Angel paused, quietly adding in his mind: Besides, he has an agreement with the Boiling Gentleman, who will ask the Minister of Arms for a new Light Solvent for him. Although Angel hasn’t used Light Solvent yet, from the Boiling Gentleman’s description, he knows how powerful Light Solvent is for alchemy.
Just for the Light Solvent, Angel wants to visit Xinnai Land.
However...
"But the premise is that there’s a way to solve the self-imposed pressure of those Nightmare Realm creatures." Angel said helplessly.
Last time, with the Dalmatian’s protection, he could temporarily ignore that pressure. But without the Dalmatian, just the pressure from that group of Nightmare Realm creatures could turn Angel’s "Shava persona" upside down.
Especially Minister Nuka’s pressure, which is not any less than Rhein’s.
Without a solution to this problem, no matter how much Angel wants to go, he can only give it up.
After hearing what Angel said, Rhein didn’t inquire further, just nodded thoughtfully: "I see."