"Wouldn't it be wrong to just let them stay here?" After Angel returned to the tavern, Ms. Mello stepped forward and asked in a low voice.
After this group of talented people arrived at the tavern, it was obvious that they had not completely recovered. They still showed lingering fears and basically just sat at the table blankly.
Although the tavern was closed today, the door stall could not block the gaze from outside. Ms. Mero was worried that once the escorts patrolled over and discovered them, there would be another disturbance.
Angel: "There's nothing wrong with it. Don't worry, it'll be fine."
In Angel's view, even if the guards discovered them, it would not be a big deal. Do they really dare to take action here? Moreover, even if they do take action, they have nothing to fear.
However, this is Old Potter's territory after all, and it is the secret chess set up here by the Savage Cave. Even if this secret chess is not very important, Angel will still try his best to avoid exposure if he can avoid being discovered.
Therefore, although his mind was wildly talking about being fearless, the reins of his horse were still being pulled tightly by him.
And this rein is an illusion.
Angel arranged a layer of illusion outside the tavern, which can unconsciously affect everyone who enters the range of the illusion.
This can be regarded as a layer of precaution taken by Angel.
After setting up the illusion, Angel asked Ms. Mello to find Old Porter, while he stayed in the front room and had a casual chat with Doakes.
Although the chat was casual and the topic was not limited, Angel still brought up the changes in the Guman Kingdom intentionally or unintentionally, hoping to find out the background of Doakes.
Although Doakes has not made it clear that he wants to get involved in the changes in the Guman Kingdom, his previous actions seem to have given out faint signals that he wants to intervene.
It's okay to intervene. Wandering wizards are also called free wizards. They have no restrictions and can do whatever they want. But Angel is a little curious, how deep is Doakes prepared to intervene, and what does he want to get from it?
Facing Angel's temptation, Doakes was a little absent-minded. He occasionally responded a few words, but mostly turned his head and looked around.
Angel: "What are you looking for? Crowned Parrot?"
Doakes nodded immediately: "I have been recalling the curse words I have heard along the way, and I have compiled many wonderful words. I must use them to teach that bastard parrot a lesson, otherwise I will be unhappy.
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Moreover, when Doakes was on the road, he told Angel to watch his performance. He said he would definitely do it.
However, they all came, but the crowned parrot did not know where to go.
This is why Doakes and Angel chatted absentmindedly.
Seeing that the crowned parrot was not around, Doakes wanted to express those sweet words in his heart, so he could only say to Angel: "How about you come and appreciate these curse words I compiled?"
Angel smiled and refused: "It depends on the on-the-spot performance. If you prepare in advance, you may not be able to use it."
"That's what I said, but...well, you think I want to quarrel, but I want to break its neck directly." Doakes muttered the last half of the sentence in a low voice, but it was also
Tell it to Angel.
If Angel hadn't blocked it intentionally or unintentionally, Doakes would definitely have wanted to use direct methods to deal with the parrot.
Angel: "I personally think that if you get knocked down in any field, you can regain your position in that field, which will give you a greater sense of accomplishment."
Do you want a damn sense of accomplishment? Doakes cursed in his mind, if that bastard parrot had attacked Angel instead of him, Angel would probably have to resort to violent means.
"Moreover, didn't you say that the crowned parrot might have followed a knowledgeable wizard, and it might have been a summons of a big shot. Aren't you afraid of being noticed by a big shot?"
Doakes took a sip of wine in annoyance.
If it was really a big shot, he would probably be dead, or he would be so fed up with it that he would terminate the contract on his own initiative. Otherwise, how could that person named Abulei sign the contract?
Although he was thinking this in his mind, Doakes did not say anything out loud. Since the bastard parrot was not here, he did not want to continue talking about it, lest the more he talked, the more angry he would become.
"Tell me something else." Doakes changed the subject directly: "I understand what you mean, but I don't think you need to test what I do."
Angel: "What do you mean?"
Doakes: "Wandering wizards all follow the trend. Unlike organized people like you, you have to look at the overall situation or the overall interests to make plans. Don't you think this is very troublesome..."
Angel responded noncommittally.
Doakes continued: "Of course, you guys will definitely get the most in the end, but I am a wandering wizard. What I see is only the immediate benefits, and I don't necessarily want to take the immediate benefits; the first second
What kind of thoughts can change in the next second? Just like I was at the Sandworm Market yesterday, who would have thought today that I would come to the Queen's Town to watch a show with the recently famous super-dimensional wizard?"
Doakes winked at Angel: "So, don't test it, and don't pay attention to me. If you really want to do it, what I can do is limited, and after you and I return to the Sandworm Market, maybe we won't be able to do it."
I will come to the Kingdom of Guman again, all possibilities are available, take the freedom of choice as proof in your heart."
Angel smiled, what Doakes said was convoluted, but he could sum it up in one sentence: I am just a small person, don't worry about me, I can't affect the overall situation. I can only get some benefits and withdraw, and I will not get involved deeply.
Angel naturally knew that Doakes could not affect the overall situation. He was curious as to why Doakes suddenly wanted to intervene in this mess. Did he find any visible benefits in the Princess's castle?
However, Doakes mentioned it for this reason and obviously did not intend to discuss it in detail with Angel.
Angel thought for a moment and forgot about it.
His current thinking is actually similar to that of Doakes. He only sees immediate benefits and does not want to consider long-term gains and losses. However, the difference between him and Doakes is that his "immediate benefits" are now too numerous to be digested.
Green lines, spatial knowledge, mysterious alchemy, the power of the Dream Wilderness, elemental partners in the tidal realm, etc... Think about it carefully, compared to these, even if Doakes found any visible benefits in the Princess Castle, it seems
That's all.
Therefore, there is no need to delve into it further. As for the long-term interests... isn't this asking Old Potter to go to the Wilderness of Dreams to contact Lord Rhine? Naturally, they are the ones to consider it.
After giving up the temptation, Angel and Doakes started chatting really casually.
However, this is arbitrary and has a limited scope. They can't talk about the knowledge of the wizarding world or the gossip of other wizards in the front hall. This is not only a problem of people in the hall, but also "communication"
The choice of things, occasions and timings are all important. This place and night are not suitable for these intellectual exchanges.
Therefore, the content of their chat was limited to this small Princess Town.
Finally, Doakes picked a topic, and he began to evaluate the talented people in Savage Cave from his own perspective.
Doakes made comments one by one, and he did not cover up his voice. The group of talented people who were still recovering were attracted to him every minute.
They didn't say it, but in their hearts they wanted to know how they were evaluated in the eyes of official wizards.
Angel is actually not interested in this topic, because there are really not many talented people in this group who stand out. At least, compared with their original group, they are really weak.
But now that Doakes has started chatting, Angel is not going to interrupt.
As Doakes made comments one by one, there was basically no surprise. All Angel heard were words like "weak", "stupid", "impulsive"...
And everyone who was commented by Doakes had a somewhat ugly look on their face.
The only person present who did not give an obviously negative comment from Doakes was Ameisha. However, even for Ameisha, Doakes said: "She looks a bit like a witch, but she has a strong character and is easier to break."
.And if you don’t fight, you deserve to suffer.”
The so-called not fighting obviously still means that Amesha did not follow him to encourage Angel to fight.
This alone is a bit biased due to personal emotions. However, there is nothing wrong with other comments.
Even Angel thinks that Amisha has a bit of Nausicaa's shadow, so he is more optimistic about her future; however, Nausicaa also has some elements of an overly strong character. Although having an overly strong character is not too derogatory, it is
If you don't learn to be flexible, it will be difficult to reach the end of this road.
After evaluating those present, Doakes also evaluated those not present.
Sybil's evaluation is not high. A young lady who is arrogant at heart and not very familiar with the world. If she wants to grow up, she will probably have to experience some beatings from reality.
For the two people after Sybil, Doakes gave a very short evaluation.
The evaluation for Gloss is: a bit interesting.
The evaluation for Blazer is: interesting little guy.
As for the meaning and fun, Doakes did not go into details. However, the two rare seemingly "positive" comments made the other talented people sitting aside feel a faint sense of dissatisfaction in their hearts.
Angel did not stop Doakes from inciting hatred for the two people. Sometimes being targeted is not necessarily a bad thing.
However, his evaluation was quite strange. Angel knew what Blazer was referring to by "interesting"; but that Crouch Doakes seemed to have made some comments that puzzled Angel.
At least, Angel hasn't yet figured out what's "interesting" about Cologne.
Perhaps when Doakes sneaked into the Princess's castle, he saw something that made him think that Gloss was interesting?
Although Angel had doubts, he did not ask Doakes, because at this time, Ms. Mello came out of the back hall.
However, there was no old Porter behind Ms. Merlot, but Abbrey and...little Tom.
Angel was about to talk to Ms. Mello, but Doakes was one step ahead of him.
Doakes's eyes were shining brightly, and he stood up directly, looking down at Abley: "Tell me, where is that ugly parrot? Isn't it very talkative? I want to talk to it enough this time."
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Abulei shrank and backed away.
Ms. Melo couldn't stand it, so she gently stood next to Abulei: "Lord Hongjian, Abulei is timid. If you have any questions, you might as well sit down and talk."
"Is she timid? Oh, if she is timid, how dare she let that bastard parrot provoke me?"
Abulei said weakly: "I can't control it either..."
Doakes also understood Abrai's situation and snorted coldly: "Tell me, where is it? Did you put it back to its original realm?"
Abulei shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I don't know where it went."
After Doakes inquired further, they learned that the crown parrot also flew out of the tavern after they left. What it said to Abra was to find a quiet place to sleep and come back during the day.
Abbre couldn't control the crown parrot and could only let it fly away.
"You actually ran out alone?" Doakes was really surprised by this. Even if the crown parrot is not a powerful summoned beast, it is still an extraordinary life. And this is a wizard's market. If it is attacked by those who are looking for profit,
, how would you let go of a lone crown parrot?
Doakes narrowed his eyes: "It's quite courageous."
That's what he said, but Doakes had a feeling in his heart that maybe the crown parrot running out alone was not just a matter of courage.
As a summoned creature that is suspected of possessing the former summoning warlock, it obviously has a high understanding of the wizarding world, and from its previous performance, it can be seen that this is a creature with extremely high IQ and strong insight. In this way
How could a summoned creature not know the horror of the Wizard's Fair?
But even so, if it dares to go out alone, there must be something wrong with it.
Doakes suddenly calmed down and sat down slowly. There were still a few hours until daylight. Since the crown parrot said he would come back during the day, he could wait and see.
Faced with Doakes' sudden silence, both Abre and Ms. Mello breathed a sigh of relief, but Angel felt faintly disappointed.
He actually really wanted to watch Doakes have a verbal battle with the Crowned Parrot.
Moreover, there are so many talented people here. If Doakes, a dignified official wizard, loses to a crown parrot in front of ordinary people, wouldn't it be an interesting scene?
It's a pity that the crowned parrot is not here... Angel shook his head. He also guessed that the crowned parrot has a secret, but it has nothing to do with him. Let Aubrey worry about it. If Aubrey can't worry about it,
, then let the crown parrot influence her in turn, which is not a bad thing for a weak home girl like Abulei.
Doakes was here for a moment, and Angel looked at Ms. Mello: "Old Potter isn't here?"
Ms. Melo shook her head: "He is here, but... I will let this guy talk to you."
Ms. Merlot pointed to little Tom.
Little Tom had sneaked into the Princess's castle to seek revenge. After being discovered by Angel in the prison, Angel showed him the way and asked him to come out to find Old Potter's little guard.
Little Tom was not afraid of the stage. He stepped forward and said: "My lord asked me to come here to look for old Porter. I also saw him, but when I saw him, he just came out to see me in a hurry and asked about my lord's status."
As for the situation, before I even said a few words to him, he said it was too late and he had to go back to catch up on his sleep for a while. If he had anything to do, he would wait until he woke up to talk about it, and then he didn’t come out again.”