Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 1074: Section 1075 Methods of Continuation  

When Aoluxiya mentioned Binaqionse in her speech, Fafnir’s expression changed instantly.

Afterward, the conversation between her and Aoluxiya switched from Abyss Language to ancient Demon Language.

Clearly, Fafnir did not want Angel to know what they were discussing.

Sitting in the middle, Angel could not understand, but from their expressions, it was evident that Fafnir’s face showed resentment and reminiscence, while Aoluxiya had a hint of subtle sorrow.

Indeed, the exchange between the Abyssal Wind Dragon and the descendant of the Demon God gave Angel some time to collect his thoughts.

Although the aura of the descendant of the Demon God was dazzling, Angel did not covet the Bloodline; moreover, as the conversation between Aoluxiya and Fafnir became more tranquil, it was unlikely they would come to blows. Therefore, he should be safe under Fafnir’s protection.

In such circumstances, Angel finally regained control over his emotions.

Their conversation eventually ended with Aoluxiya’s lamentation, the content of which Angel did not know.

“Let’s not talk about the past, Aoluxiya, but you haven’t answered me—what are you really doing here? Is it just to scare this human?” Fafnir returned to speaking in Abyss Language, her eyes probing.

Aoluxiya’s pale and slender hands crossed, and her mask’s squinted eyes glanced at Angel: “I originally came here for two reasons. The first one is to find out about Binaqionse’s recent situation, after all, she is my benefactor. The second reason is that I have a very beloved junior who is quite fascinated by the experience tour of this shop, making me curious about what this experience tour is, so I came.”

A beloved junior? Angel immediately thought of a mischievous child.

“Are you referring to that young fire demon?” Fafnir asked, clearly thinking along the same lines as Angel.

“That’s correct.” Aoluxiya glanced at the window, where Greerwu’s flame-engulfed figure was clearly visible in the dark forest outside.

“The experience tour in the shop is none of my business. He’s the one who came up with it.” Fafnir pointed toward Angel.

Angel timely said, “Respected Lady Aoluxiya, the experience tour is but a small trick that can increase Water System affinity. It’s not very effective for those not of the Water System and might even cause injury. That’s why I rejected the… juvenile fire demon’s application for the tour.”

Aoluxiya merely nodded noncommittally. What Angel had said was all written on the signpost at the entrance.

“I will judge for myself what the experience tour is truly like after I try it. However, I am now more curious as to why you, a human, would come to Lassudral to open a shop?” Aoluxiya’s eyes, narrowed to slits on her mask, flashed with a sharp light: “According to Greerwu, your shop has been open for less than a week. Choosing to open a shop here at this time is rather suspicious.”

“What’s suspicious about it? It’s merely a coincidence.” Angel shrugged.

“Is that so? I have heard that your human wizards are quite interested in my Bloodline.”

The actions of the Frostmoon Alliance in the Abyss had long reached Aoluxiya’s ears.

However, Aoluxiya had never considered the human wizards from the barren lands to be a threat, so she did not pay attention to Frostmoon Alliance’s affairs. But now, at this particular time, if her Primeval Flame were ignited, her consciousness would become entwined with it. If she were not careful, there was indeed a chance for an upset.

And a human opening a shop in Lassudral at this time made Aoluxiya wary.

“Does the Lady believe that I, as a human, am qualified to meddle in this affair?” Angel spoke calmly, but his heart was anything but still.

If he put himself in Aoluxiya’s shoes, his appearance was indeed suspicious, but Angel was well aware of his circumstances. He had come to Lassudral by a fortuitous mishap, with no other intentions in mind.

And he was not in a position to covet.

However, just saying this himself obviously lacked conviction. Angel could see doubt still flickering in Aoluxiya’s eyes, so he could only helplessly turn his gaze to Fafnir for help.

Fafnir gave a cold, sidelong glance and took her time before saying: “He is here because of a task from Odeclass, it has nothing to do with you.”

“Since Lady Fafnir says so, then I shall take it as such,” Aoluxiya said with a light laugh, nodding her head, “However, the Cruel Scholar once told me that coincidences are but a fictional word. Every coincidence is part of an interesting joke.”

Aoluxiya’s speech was ambiguous, neither confirming nor denying belief.

But after saying this, she glanced out at the night sky and quickly changed the subject: “I won’t be staying in Lassudral for long, so I’ll skip the small talk. I intend to try the experience tour that Greerwu has been longing for.”

Aoluxiya was convinced that Angel would not refuse.

Indeed, Angel did not refuse; instead, he spread his palms open in front of Aoluxiya.

For a moment, they looked at each other in silence.

Angel frowned. Wasn’t his meaning clear enough? Under Aoluxiya’s puzzled gaze, his palm curled a few times.

Seeing that Aoluxiya still did not understand, Angel had no choice but to speak: “Respected Lord Aoluxiya, this shop operates on a small scale, the fee is three hundred Demon Gold Coins.”

After a silence in the shop, Fafnir suddenly burst into laughter.

For the first time, Fafnir found this despicable human very, very, interesting!

Amidst Fafnir’s laughter, Aoluxiya reached out his hand and felt around on his body, and after a long while, he fell silent. He did not carry the Demon Gold Coins with him, and he wondered whether to summon Tandin to come in?

“A noble descendant of the Demon God, how could he possibly carry gold coins marked with the symbols of other Demon Gods?” Fafnir said softly, “Why not make another request to replace the payment with the Demon Gold Coins?”

Fafnir was right, the Demon Gold Coins bore the true name seal of the Unparalleled Great Demon God’s crown fool, and Aoluxiya could not possibly carry them on him.

But just because Aoluxiya didn’t carry them, didn’t mean his followers didn’t.

However, Fafnir had already spoken, asking Angel to make another request in place of the Demon Gold Coins to settle the account. After thinking it over, Aoluxiya decided not to send a message to Tandin.

He actually also wanted to know what this human wanted from him.

Even though Fafnir had explained to the human that everything was a coincidence, Aoluxiya didn’t believe in coincidences. The human’s strength was low, but who could prove that there weren’t others behind him?

Aoluxiya casually watched Angel, waiting for him to make his request.

On the other hand, when Fafnir suggested that Aoluxiya use another request in place of the Demon Gold Coins to settle the account, Angel’s eyes immediately lit up.

What Fafnir said was exactly the help he needed! He was currently in need of assistance!

Angel glanced at Aoluxiya and, seeing that he didn’t object and even had an “ask whatever you want” attitude, Angel spoke up without hesitation:

“Lord Aoluxiya, I wonder if there is any way to solve the curse of the Pilgrim of Misfortune?” This was what Angel most wanted to know at the moment; he cared about nothing else.

Aoluxiya was taken aback, not expecting to hear such a request.

He gave Angel a deep look: “There are many ways to solve the misfortune curse …”

“I have learned many methods to solve the misfortune curse from Lord Fafnir, but many of them are not suitable for me. I just want to know if there is an immediate solution to the curse of misfortune right now?”

Aoluxiya frowned: “Is there someone here who has been stricken with the misfortune curse?”

After thinking for a while, Angel decided to take Toby out of his bracelet: “My dear friend, he accidentally ate food that was cursed with misfortune.”

Angel briefly described the current situation, “…the Icebound Hex will be unsealed at any moment, so I hope to resolve it as soon as possible.”

It wasn’t until Angel finished speaking that he noticed Aoluxiya didn’t seem to be listening to Angel’s ramblings but was eyeing Toby with a look of skepticism.

“Strange creature, seemingly rootless and adrift, yet it seems closely related to the Abyss,” murmured Aoluxiya softly.

Aoluxiya found this bird very odd, yet now was not the time to inquire; he suppressed his curiosity and said to Angel, “You want to immediately remove the curse of misfortune from it, which is nearly impossible. But, if you simply wish to prolong the time of unsealing, that can indeed be done.”

“This is Binaqionse’s Icebound Hex. As long as you have Binaqionse’s power, you can prolong it,” Aoluxiya said while taking out a dragon scale that emitted a frosty aura: “Like with a dragon scale.”

The method Aoluxiya mentioned was just an offhand comment, but to his surprise, after a moment of contemplation, the human across from him solemnly thanked him.

Could it be that he has Binaqionse’s dragon scale?

Aoluxiya didn’t delve into this further. Instead, it was Fafnir who was looking at Angel with suspicion. The dragon scale she had asked Angel to take to Odeclass, could it be that it was still with Angel?

“The trade is complete, Lord Aoluxiya. I will immediately arrange the experience journey; please do not resist,” Angel said softly.

As soon as Angel’s voice fell, he began activating the sea rhythm in secret.

With a faint glow of water, Aoluxiya clearly felt a tugging sensation in his body, as if along with the waves, his consciousness would be taken to an unknown place.

Although Aoluxiya didn’t feel threatened, he still kept some awareness within his physical body, allowing only a fragile, superficial consciousness to be swept away by the water, towards the stormy sea that was about to rage…

As Aoluxiya fell into the sea rhythm, Fafnir’s suspicious gaze never left Angel.

“Binaqionse’s dragon scale, you didn’t give it to Odeclass, or are you saying…he gave it back to you?” Fafnir seemed to be subtly hoping that Angel would mention the second option.

“Neither,” Angel replied, taking out a dragon scale from his bracelet: “I got this from Miss Baltica.”