When everyone followed Angel's reappearance across the square, their expressions were still a little dazed.
Especially when they passed by the "pyramid" built by the Wu-eyed ghost, they felt even more suspicious and unspeakably absurd when they looked at the special Wu-eyed ghost that was high up and still making poses even though it had already transformed.
"You..." Doakes hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but ask: "How did you do it?"
"Are you sure you want to know now? We are about to reach the exit." Angel said with a hint.
The game between Doakes and his inspiration is not over yet. The final decision will be made when they successfully reach the exit.
And it's not far from the exit.
After listening to Angel's words, Doakes was stunned for a few seconds before whispering softly: "Sure enough, bystanders are the most sober."
"The authorities are not confused either," Angel said smoothly. It's not a compliment, Doakes did wake up earlier than he thought. Even Angel didn't know when Doakes woke up. If the Black Earl hadn't secretly reminded him, he would have thought Doakes had been inspired. Walk with nose in your mouth.
I have to admit that Angel underestimated Doakes at first. In other words, he used the wizard organization as his backer, looked down at Doakes with a sense of superiority, and thought he could inspect everything. In fact, the clown who got carried away was himself.
It's no wonder that the Black Earl mentioned the wandering wizard's base camp from time to time before, so that Angel could visit the Cross Headquarters when he had time. This was no longer a hint, but an explicit statement.
Although wandering wizards have their shortcomings, they are by no means completely defeated by wizard organizations and wizard families. They must be beneficial. Otherwise, there would not be so many fake wandering wizards hanging around the Cross Headquarters.
Doakes smiled: "Okay, I won't ask anything else, but there is one question I must ask."
At this point, Doakes's expression became solemn: "I want to know, is there really a hidden danger in that special Wu-eyed ghost?"
Needless to say, Doakes needs a definite answer as a final proof of his game with inspiration.
"Yes." Angel said firmly: "There is an extraordinary thing on it, which is the product of enchanted alchemy. It is extremely delicate. I didn't take a closer look, but I can basically infer from the limited details that this alchemy prop Its functions include mind control and remote sound transmission. The former is more important, while the latter is just a small trick added casually by the refiner."
"You should be able to guess that although the former is important, it is the additional small means that will really cause trouble to us."
Doakes said thoughtfully: "Who will the message be transmitted to?"
Angel: "There are not many people to whom I can pass the message here."
Doakes looked at Angel and nodded solemnly: "I understand, thank you, this news is very important to me."
Angel nodded indifferently. If Doakes can conquer his own inspiration, it will be a happy thing for them, so Angel doesn't mind helping Doakes complete the last piece of the puzzle.
As they got closer to the exit of the office area, Doakes became more and more silent.
On the outside, he seems to be fine, but there is no doubt that in his mind, his soul, and his thinking space, he is making the final statement with his own inspiration.
Yes, it is a presentation, not a game to the end. After all, inspiration is not Doakes's enemy. To put it bluntly, inspiration can mislead him in the past, but it is actually Doakes' subconscious that is at work.
Playing games with your own subconscious is a very interesting and difficult thing. The game was over the moment Angel returned, and what was left was no longer a fierce tit-for-tat confrontation, but a reconciliation between himself and himself.
Because Doakes had entered the final stage at this time, the Black Earl took the initiative to cancel the psychic tie that communicated with Doakes, and then used the psychic tie to tell others: "Don't disturb him until he wakes up."
"I understand." Kael and Vai nodded one after another. They had vaguely noticed something before. They just heard the conversation between Angel and Doakes. Although they didn't clarify it, based on the relationship between the two of them He basically already knows Doakes’ current status.
"Sir, can Doakes succeed?" Vai walked to Angel and asked through the psychic tether.
Angel did not answer, but glanced at the Black Earl.
Then the Black Earl's exclusive "private chat" channel was opened: "This kid Vai, for some reason, suddenly started to admire you. This bastard, you have been following him for so many years in vain!"
Even though the psychic tether could not directly transmit the sound, Angel could still feel the Black Earl's annoyance from the ups and downs of information flow in the private chat channel.
It's normal when you think about it... The question Vai asked could obviously be asked to the Black Count, but he came to ask him anyway, which made the Black Count turn his face.
However, Vai worships himself? Angel was a little confused. He seemed to have done nothing, so why did he worship him?
Or is it that Vai doesn't actually admire him, but wants to use him to fight the Black Earl?
Angel had the following thoughts because Doakes once told him about the "conspiracy theory" of the Black Earl's clone. Vai himself is probably a supporter of the conspiracy theory. He not only respects his master, but also feels that My parents had evil intentions, so I stayed in Mesoemia all year round and became a real homebody.
However, the otaku is not without Xiao Jiujiu. Vai wants to use himself to fight the Black Earl. In fact, in his mind, it is normal.
Angel personally still prefers that Vai does not admire him.
After all, Angel himself is actually a person who likes "conspiracy theories."
"Why should you be angry, sir? Maybe it's just because you are too close that you are embarrassed to ask." Angel replied.
Black Earl: "I know exactly what he is thinking."
After a pause, the Black Earl said again: "I know exactly which direction you are going in your mind."
Angel: "..."
The Black Earl snorted coldly: "I just don't bother to explain, and he doesn't even think about it. If it weren't for me, he would have died countless times. I really want to harm him, will I agree to him staying in Mesoemia?"
"As for you, don't think blindly. This bastard just admires you for no reason."
Angel was full of questions at this time. Does Vai really admire him? What has he done to make Vai admire him?
"My Lord's clones have been scattered among his descendants. I guess it's not just for protection, right?" Now that the Black Earl has taken the initiative to mention this topic, Angel also wants to know what the conspiracy theories that are being spread around the world are. What's going on.
But the Black Earl did not give a direct answer, but said in a profound tone: "Whatever you get, you have to pay for it. This is the law of nature."
Although the Black Earl said nothing, Angel's understanding was that the Black Earl protected the descendants and constantly taught them various knowledge. Even if the variable of "family affection" was taken into account, the cost far outweighed the benefits. So, he must get something from his descendants.
As for what it is, Angel doesn't know.
In this way, the conspiracy theory is not completely wrong. The Black Earl obviously had a plan.
Vai inherited the smell of death, and the Black Earl followed him with his nose; if other people inherited the corresponding talents, the Black Earl would also let the corresponding parts follow. There must be some connection between them.
Perhaps the Black Earl is practicing something through this method. However, the Black Earl had previously firmly said that "he has not harmed Vai", and this should also be true.
I just don’t know what the Black Earl is doing and how to find the right balance.
Angel didn't ask further questions, because the cryptic words Earl Black just said were actually a disguised reminder that Angel had crossed the line.
If you really want to know the answer, Angel can ask Lord Rhine.
Based on the relationship between Lord Rhine and the Black Earl, I guess he knows some clues about this. With Angel's current status in Rhine's heart, if he wants to ask about such gossip from outsiders, unless there is an oath, Rhine should not refuse. Angel.
"Your Majesty is right. This is indeed a very correct truth." Angel just complimented him casually and stopped talking.
The Black Earl did not continue to write more ink on this, but said: "That bastard is still waiting for your answer, are you really silent?"
Angel: "I'm afraid that if I answer, I will be disrespectful to Lord Black Earl."
The Black Earl sneered: "It doesn't matter, I allow you to answer. I just want to see what tricks you can come up with."
Angel still said calmly: "Then I will say it."
"Speak directly."
When Angel heard the simple and direct answer from the Black Earl, he couldn't help but chuckle in his heart, then quickly corrected his attitude and made a contemplative gesture, as if he had been pondering Vai's question before.
After pondering for a few seconds, Angel slowly said: "About your question..."
Vai looked at Angel with bright eyes, his whole expression full of expectation.
"Ahem, I don't know the answer either." The next second, Angel's anger dissipated with a shrug.
Black Earl: "..." Is this your answer?
Vai: "..." After thinking about it for so long, the idol answered "lonely"?
Angel smiled and patted Vai on the shoulder: "Don't even think about it. I'm not a prophetic wizard, and I don't have as powerful an inspiration as Doakes. How can I know whether he will succeed in the end?"
"However, he has taken ninety-nine steps and is just one step away from the final step. But this last step is also full of risks and variables. Think about it for yourself. If you practice magic and conduct experiments, you may complete the family mission. , do you often get stuck at the last step?"
Vai recalled carefully, and it seemed that this was really the case.
"So, the odds are 50/50. It's either success or failure."
Vai nodded subconsciously and agreed with Angel's statement.
But the Black Earl said angrily: "What's the difference between this and not saying anything?"
Angel: "Of course there is a difference. I at least explained the reason why I didn't know. And it's the most standard and least questionable answer."
"Right, Vai?" Angel looked back at Vai.
Vai was still confused at this time, and still obeyed his subconscious response to Angel: "Yes. Everything you said is correct."
Angel looked at the Black Earl again: "Look, Vai is also very satisfied with my answer."
Black Earl: "...Now, there are two bastards."
Angel: "Let me tell you, why didn't you include Doakes before? He should have always occupied the pit."
Seeing the faint smile on Angel's lips, the Black Earl felt a burst of suffocation, but he didn't know where to spit it out.
"You're a bit like your bastard mentor now." The Black Earl almost spat out these words through his teeth.
"I can take this as a compliment." Angelhun said nonchalantly.
The Black Count was completely helpless now. He turned the stone and decided not to pay attention to anyone.
…
Without being disturbed by the witch-eyed ghost, they quickly crossed the square. From here, they could see the direction of the Twin Towers in the distance. However, they did not need to walk through the Twin Towers. As long as they walked through the last narrow passage, they could reach the deep entrance directly.
Everyone slowed down as they walked along this narrow path.
It's not because of danger, but because Doakes' pace is slowing down. In order to cooperate with him, everyone can only slow down.
Fortunately, there was no danger in the narrow passage, and we didn't see a few witch-eyed ghosts.
The reason may be that this place is very close to the entrance, and the smell of the stinking ditch inside is already hitting your face. Although the witch-eyed ghosts are not as sensitive as the Black Earl's nose, they also don't like to stay in smelly places.
The reason why the coquettish witch-eyed ghost from before could gather so many "fans" might be because of its scent.
Fortunately, Angel had added several layers of purification force fields, so no matter how bad the smell was, there was no way to infect him. Otherwise, with the Black Earl's violent temper, how could he endure Doakes walking like a turtle here?
In this way, they followed Doakes, who was advancing at a tortuous speed, and kept walking forward slowly.
When nearly twenty minutes passed, Angel was still a little guilty for wasting time to get something useless. At this time, the guilt began to slowly dissipate.
Because it only took him about ten minutes, but it took Doakes twice as long just to walk on this narrow path.
Everyone was wasting the team's time. Since Doakes wasted a lot of time, he naturally felt much more comfortable.
Although this is a "comparison" and is not a good behavior, Angel personally believes that his inner feelings are more important than whether his behavior is good or not.
Besides, all these psychological activities are carried out in his own mind, and he does not say it out loud. Whether he wants to compare good or bad is his own business and cannot affect other people's views.
Finally, nearly half an hour later, they left the narrow passage and came to the only maze passage in the entire work area.
Although they knew that there might be a road leading to the prison ladder ahead, everyone still looked a little unhappy when they stood in front of this passage and felt the smelly wind blowing in their faces.
As for why they are still pale and sweating under the purification force field, the reason is very simple -
"Sir, is the passage to the prison ladder in the stinky ditch?" Vai inherited his sense of smell from the Black Earl, so he naturally didn't like the smell, so he was the one who spoke. And this question of his was the reason why everyone looked so bad.
It's really because it smells so bad here that it doesn't matter if it's just a stinky ditch inside.
Do they really want to find the way to the prison ladder in the stinking ditch?
(End of chapter)
