Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 2838: Chapter 2839: Objective Achieved

The cold words of the alchemy golem, along with its superior attitude, made Adanis feel an unprecedented insult.

Unlike Olao, who was nurtured by Augustine and thus held great respect for him, Adanis had never met Augustine. Even though she knew her birth was inextricably linked to Augustine, she viewed being born and not being raised as cold and ungrateful.

Moreover, Augustine’s contract shackled Olao and her past self, making Adanis dislike Augustine even more.

Now, Augustine was using this high-handed attitude, trying to decide her life with a single word.

Adanis’s anger almost formed an aura that spilled out of her body.

Her chest rose and fell continuously, her eyes filled with bloodshot veins, a gaze full of hatred fixed fiercely on the alchemy golem.

Seeing Adanis’s condition, Olao’s heart immediately skipped a beat. He knew Adanis too well; this was definitely a sign of uncontrollable rage. In such a state, what Adanis might do is hard to predict, but it certainly won’t be rational!

Olao quickly came to Adanis’s side, reaching out to hold her.

The warmth of Olao’s hand brought a hint of warmth to Adanis’s cold skin.

Adanis glanced at Olao beside her, seeing him pleading and comforting her with his eyes, her fist hidden in her sleeve gradually loosened.

She very much wanted to smash the alchemy golem then and there, as she believed she had the capability. But she was clearly aware that once the golem was destroyed, there would be no going back.

She might feel a moment of pleasure, but Olao’s hope after waiting for ten thousand years would also be completely dashed.

She could rely on her incomplete body to continue shuttling back and forth freely between the mirror domain and reality. But Olao would never be able to attain freedom. Moreover, Olao had said to her once:

”The time left for me is not much.”

Regardless of whether these words were true or not, to Adanis, they were something that needed to be taken seriously.

Adanis cared most about Olao, just as Olao cared about her.

This was a bond forged over millennia, and it was the reason Adanis could leave but yet chose to remain in this small poetry room.

With this thought, Adanis closed her eyes and constantly worked to calm the turmoil of emotions. She disliked the alchemy golem intensely, but she also knew she absolutely couldn’t touch it, absolutely not!

On the other side, the alchemy golem’s sapphire gemstone eyes witnessed the silent interaction between Adanis and Olao.

This subtle atmosphere seemed to remind the alchemy golem of something, and it suddenly began to recite softly, ”Many loved your transient beauty... but only one loved your sincere soul...”

The alchemy golem turned to look at Angel: ”This poem, it truly is an exquisite piece that can bring peace to the soul.”

Angel: ”...”

Angel only wanted to say, was this poem really suitable for this moment?

The poem ”When You Are Old,” as understood by Angel, is an unyielding declaration of inner love for whom one loves, enduring despite fleeting time.

Yet, Angel doubts whether the relationship between Adanis and Olao is truly love.

Moreover, after stumbling together for ten thousand years, what room is there for the romantic and poignant sentiments of ”When You Are Old”?

However, despite what Angel thought, his face still showed a smiling endorsement.

If you are Augustine, the poems you recite are up to you.

The alchemy golem indulged in the poetic atmosphere, sighing softly after a long while: ”I wonder when I can write such a poem.”

Angel silently grumbled in his heart: If your skill is still the same as back then, you’ll never be able to write it.

Of course, Angel didn’t believe he could write one either. He could create ornate phrases and baseless fantasies; but to convey sincere emotions with plain words, especially to write of steadfast love, is very difficult.

Without experience, writing anything is just forced melancholy.

”Writing poetry is both a matter of perseverance and a momentary inspiration, a clash between eternity and a fleeting moment. A poet capable of crafting masterpieces may not have every poem worth praising; the ordinary pieces are an ocean abyss, while only a few sparkled with brilliance. I believe if the sir persists, there will be moments of brilliance.” Angel mocked internally, but flattered outwardly.

The alchemy golem listened to Angel attentively, rubbing its chin: ”You are very right... The flash of lightning from the collision of eternity and a moment, see the poet’s quality, I am indeed a bit lacking.”

Angel: ”...” Is this guy really Augustine? Why does Angel feel like he’s joining a compliment group?

Angel thought it over, seeing the alchemy golem in a good mood, he swiftly changed the topic and asked his question: ”Sir, how did you come here?”

Angel’s question was exactly what many onlookers were curious about, even Adanis and Olao perked their ears, waiting for the alchemy golem’s answer.

Alchemy Golem: ”I followed you here.”

Angel: ”Followed me? Sir attached yourself to me?”

The alchemy golem laughed: ”Are you worried I am attached to you? Rest assured, I’ve never done such things to men.”

Does that mean you’ve done such a thing to women? Everyone silently interpreted in their hearts.

”Of course, I haven’t done that to other women either, only to my dear Margaret, but ultimately Margaret discovered it...”

The alchemy golem sighed at this point, seeming deeply regretful.

The audience refrained from commenting on Augustine’s shameful behavior, feigning ignorance instead.

Alchemy Golem: ”Didn’t I give you a reward?”

Angel: ”... Chanter title?”

The alchemy golem nodded and recited the title with great passion that Angel deliberately left incomplete: ”Chanter Bathed in Moonlight!”

”This title is not only my affirmation but also the anchor point I left for you. It allows you to enter any of the Noah Clan territories without restrictions.”

All territories? Without restrictions? Angel glanced at Black Earl beside him, thinking: wouldn’t this be bad?

Perhaps seeing Angel’s expression, the alchemy golem added another sentence: ”What I meant was, all territories where my power remains. The Noah Clan in this Wizard Realm does not have any residues of my power.”

So Angel still couldn’t freely explore Black Earl’s territory.

Angel heard this and breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that because of the ”unrestricted” aspect, the Black Earl would fixate on him. However, Angel hadn’t considered that even without this aspect, just his relationship with Augustine was enough for the Black Earl to take an interest in him...

The Alchemy Golem continued: ”This Anchor Point serves like a mark. Normally, it has no effect on you, but once you enter the domain of my power, it can activate my residual energy.”

This also explained why Augustine appeared as soon as Angel entered the Skysong Poetic Chamber.

Because the Skysong Poetic Chamber contained Augustine’s residual energy, and the Anchor Point on Angel served as a medium to activate this energy, allowing Augustine’s will, from wherever he was, to attach to these residual energies.

This was the reason why the Alchemy Golem was imbued with Augustine’s will.

After listening to Augustine’s explanation, Angel suddenly spoke: ”Sir, you must have known that I would come to the Skysong Poetic Chamber, which is why you gave me this so-called Anchor Point, right?”

Alchemy Golem: ”Ahem, how could it be? I was simply impressed by your poetry... that’s all.”

The Alchemy Golem’s words were superficially grand, but as he denied, he was also winking incessantly at Angel, which was practically an indirect admission of Angel’s hypothesis.

Based on this judgment, by further pondering Augustine’s actions, one could basically deduce Augustine’s thought process.

— After all, the Skysong Poetic Chamber still held Olao and Adanis. As their master, Augustine had stood them up for a millennium, probably feeling a bit embarrassed, right? So, when Angel refined the key to the Skysong Poetic Chamber, through an anomaly, he descended in person, and from the conversation confirmed that Angel was heading to the Skysong Poetic Chamber, hence he offered a so-called reward: the title of Chanter.

He merely wanted to use Angel’s visit to the Skysong Poetic Chamber to give an explanation to Olao and Adanis.

As for why Augustine didn’t come in person... Angel didn’t know. Perhaps he was lazy, or perhaps he forgot, or encountered some event preventing him from coming.

If one wanted to find a reason, any reason could hold, after all, a thousand years could encounter numerous events, each of which could serve as a reason.

Overall, Angel felt that either Augustine was slothful, or he was having too much fun and simply forgot about Olao and Adanis...

In any case, Angel thought it was best not to delve too deeply, lest Augustine bear a grudge.

”Is that so? It seems I misunderstood.” Angel grinned and said: ”Then, sir, your appearance here, is there something you need?”

Alchemy Golem: ”Of course I need something. Didn’t I say I was going to reward you? Whatever you wish for, just say it. Even if you want the Skysong Poetic Chamber, that’s not a problem.”

Angel shook his head with a smile: ”I already mentioned before, I have no desires. However, since sir has descended, why not resolve some matters in the Skysong Poetic Chamber. After all, they’ve been waiting for you for a very, very long time.”

Angel guessed that Augustine left the Anchor Point on him, probably because he remembered the two poor ”Spirits” in the Skysong Poetic Chamber, so he came to resolve it.

However, Augustine was too proud to admit it, so Angel built a bridge for him.

Augustine gave Angel a deep look; indeed, someone he had chosen, truly astute.

Angel created a bridge, and Augustine took it naturally.

”You make a valid point. The remaining energy in this Alchemy Golem isn’t much, so let’s deal with it now.” Augustine said this, finally moving his gaze away from Angel and looking at a very excited Olao.

”Come, follow me to the secret meeting room.”

After speaking, the Alchemy Golem looked at Angel: ”You come too.”

Angel hurriedly pointed to the people around him, including Vay, the Black Earl, and Kaier and Dox outside the door: ”Can they come too?”

Alchemy Golem: ”Whatever, it’s not a big deal anyway.”

After saying this, the Alchemy Golem started walking into the darkness.

After the Alchemy Golem left, Olao immediately stepped forward to solemnly thank Angel.

Thanking both for bringing Augustine and for having him resolve the matters of the Skysong Poetic Chamber.

Angel: ”No need for thanks, just letting my team members in is enough.”

Upon hearing this, Olao didn’t hesitate and quickly removed the wall barrier from the door of the Skysong Poetic Chamber, allowing Dox and Kaier to enter.

Then, Olao assumed the role of a guide, leading everyone to the ”secret meeting room” mentioned by the Alchemy Golem.

As they walked, he introduced the layout of the Skysong Poetic Chamber.

Olao wouldn’t introduce the Skysong Poetic Chamber for no reason, this request was naturally made by Angel.

Seeing Angel’s interest in the Skysong Poetic Chamber, Olao took out an ancient style Crystal Ball as they walked, the kind that required a velvet cloth and cushion.

Olao gently stroked the Crystal Ball, then handed it to Angel.

By that time, a holographic architectural model of the Skysong Poetic Chamber had appeared inside the Crystal Ball, showcasing each room in detail.

However, the Skysong Poetic Chamber presented in the Crystal Ball wasn’t the current gloomy, mirror-laden version, but the splendid chamber from a millennium ago.

Because it was a ”model” from a thousand years ago, Adanis, who was following along, didn’t try to stop it.

Over a thousand years, the Skysong Poetic Chamber had undergone tremendous changes, with many areas transformed into mirrors by Adanis. Thus, even if ”enemies” learned of the ancient layout, it posed little threat to the current Skysong Poetic Chamber.

Angel held the Crystal Ball, observing it back and forth, finally breathing a long sigh of relief.

His objectives for coming to the Underground Aqueduct had been completely fulfilled. He learned both the crafting method for the wall key and the internal environment of the Skysong Poetic Chamber.

He now had no desires left.

As for whatever treasures might be inside the Skysong Poetic Chamber... he didn’t care. After all, no treasure could be better than those in the Nightmare Realm.

However, whether the items from the Nightmare Realm could be brought out depended on Heavenly Destiny.

With his goals achieved and no other demands, Angel’s previous enthusiasm began to fade away, turning into laziness.

He started engaging in aimless, bizarre conversations with others.

For instance, chatting with the Black Earl about why Lord Reine was so obsessed with Crystal Balls.

Or discussing with Olao how to while away the endless nights without sleep, even for a millennium, and whether there were any entertainments or diversions... and so on.

And so, engaging in aimless conversations, they arrived at the secret meeting room.