Warlock Apprentice-Chapter 1473 - Section 1474 Hua Ques Choice
Chapter 1473: Section 1474 Hua Que’s Choice
Chapter 1473: Section 1474 Hua Que’s Choice
Once the decision to leave was made, departure could happen at any time. However, before leaving, Angel still had one last thing to do.
He sent his spiritual power into the bracelet.
As expected, he saw the exact same scene as last time he ventured in.
Popota was immersed in studying the Pliant Worm nest, with Hua Que, wearing a goose-yellow dress, floating behind him. Her head rested on Popota’s shoulder, appearing endearing, when in fact, just like Popota, she was observing the worm nest. They both also engaged in intense discussions from time to time, which made Angel, who should have been concerned about this issue but cast it aside, quite embarrassed.
“Big brother?” Less than a minute after Angel’s spiritual power entered the bracelet, Hua Que turned her head with a look of suspicion.
By now, Angel was used to Hua Que’s high intuition and began speaking calmly, “It’s me.”
Upon hearing Angel’s voice, Popota was about to stand up, but Angel stopped him.
“You continue your research; I won’t disturb you. However, I need to talk to Hua Hua alone for a bit, so I’m going to take her out first,” Angel said.
Popota’s complexion instantly turned pale, his eyes filled with a trace of hesitation.
Angel smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m not taking Hua away for good, just need to discuss something with her.”
Even so, Popota’s expression was still somewhat gloomy. After spending the past few days with his sister, he was very happy, even deliberately avoiding certain matters. Now that Angel said he needed to talk to his sister alone, it reminded Popota of things he did not want to contemplate.
Actually, whether Hua Que was taken away or not, he probably wouldn’t be able to accompany her for much longer.
When his physical body collapses, his soul will no longer belong to himself.
The past few days together were like an indulgent, beautiful dream, but all dreams inevitably lead to awakening. At this moment, faced with reality, Popota couldn’t help feeling lost.
Hua Que, seeing Popota’s expression, knew well what her brother was thinking.
Her expression changed rapidly, from sympathetic helplessness to hesitant indecision, and finally, as though she had secretly made up her mind, she took a deep breath and said to Popota, “I’ll be right back, don’t worry, I’ll always be with you, brother.”
After speaking, Hua Que felt her soul body slowly being pulled away.
She did not struggle, but followed the pull, disappearing from the space within the bracelet, leaving behind a troubled-looking Popota.
When Hua Que opened her eyes again, she found herself in a dark, spacious, and quiet room. Apart from a long desk and chair for office use, there were only black-and-white checkered floor tiles and dim lighting, exuding a coldness.
Angel was sitting at the long desk. In front of him, an ancient bronze lamp held a flickering flame, its yellow glow barely illuminating a few meters around.
Hua Que looked at Angel sitting at the desk and, for some reason, felt he was different from the last time they met.
The flickering flame accentuated Angel’s facial features deeper, his azure blue eyes taking on a faint luminescence in the firelight, as if something was growing within them.
Despite appearing the same externally, the impression he gave Hua Que was one of greater calm and strength.
She had only been inside the bracelet for a few days, so why such an earth-shattering change? What exactly happened during these days?
As Hua Que pondered, Angel raised his eyes to look at her, floating in mid-air, “You know why I’ve asked for you, don’t you?”
Hua Que snapped back to attention and nodded.
“How have you considered it? Do you have an answer?” Angel looked steadily at Hua Que, awaiting her response.
It was three days ago when Angel secretly conveyed a message to Hua Que, telling her about the negotiation with Isabel.
Hua Que had the choice to stay or leave Black Castle with him.
Angel had given Hua Que a few days to think it over. Now that the Pure World Feast had ended, it was time to give an answer.
“If nothing unexpected happens, I shall be leaving Black Castle soon, so I need you to give me a definitive answer,” Angel paused, looking at Hua Que’s youthful and innocent face, his voice softening slightly, “Trust me, I’m not pressuring you. Whatever choice you make, I will support you.”
Hua Que lowered her head, thinking for a moment. Her eyes went from hesitant to determined in just a few seconds. She looked up, her expression unusually serious, and with her somewhat chubby cheeks, she gave off the illusion of a small adult.
“Big brother, can you stay a few more days?” Hua Que asked, instead of replying.
“Why?”
Hua Que hesitated for a moment, “I’ve had a premonition of some scenes. It should only be a few days before we can cultivate the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect, so I’m asking you to stay a few more days.”
“Is that the only reason?” Angel’s eyes flickered.
Hua Que nodded.
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“I understand.” Angel nodded, agreeing to Hua Que’s request. Staying a few more days to obtain the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect was definitely a no-loss deal.
However, Angel also understood Hua Que’s attitude; she did not choose to follow him but wanted to stay at Black Castle.
Otherwise, why would she ask Angel to stay instead of simply leaving with him to finish cultivating the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect?
Although Angel was very concerned about the cultivation of the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect, what intrigued him more now was, “Why do you want to stay?”
Whether Hua Que chose to stay or leave with him, Angel would respect her choice. He even thought that it might be better for Hua Que to stay by Isabel’s side, considering that Isabel was a Soul Witch from the Order Faction.
But according to Angel’s conjecture, there was a good chance that Hua Que would choose to leave with him, especially since Popota was still inside his bracelet, and he couldn’t possibly leave Popota in Black Castle. So, Angel was curious, what could be the reason for Hua Que’s decision to stay?
“I want to change,” Hua Que said, without hesitation, her clear eyes revealing a hint of determination: “Lady Isabel once told me that if I cooperate with her experiments, I will become much stronger.”
“So, you merely want to become stronger?” Angel was quite surprised by Hua Que’s answer.
Hua Que nodded: “Yes, but… that’s just one of the reasons.”
“What about the other reasons?” Angel was somewhat curious.
But Hua Que fell silent, and after a while, she lowered her head and said in an embarrassed and somewhat ashamed tone, stuttering, “Can I make a trade with big brother?”
Angel was expecting her to mention another reason but was taken aback to find Hua Que shifting the topic entirely to another dimension.
“A trade?” Angel looked at Hua Que’s expression, which was clearly filled with guilt, and couldn’t help but smile: “Why don’t you tell me about it?”
Hua Que’s little face was full of conflict, and wrinkles formed around her nose.
Angel said with a laugh: “I don’t know why you’re making that face, but you don’t have to feel embarrassed. I believe that during this time, you should have gained some understanding of wizards, and in the Wizards’ Realm, there is a universally recognized rule—equivalent exchange. Therefore, wizards are very willing to trade.”
“You don’t need to feel guilty because of emotional factors. As long as I find the trade acceptable, the deal can be made.”
After hearing Angel’s words, Hua Que still seemed a bit uncomfortable, probably feeling ashamed that Angel had helped her a lot, and yet she had demands to make.
However, upon closer consideration, there wasn’t an imbalance in what each had offered between Angel and Hua Que.
When Angel first met Hua Que, she provided him with information about Greya and even voluntarily offered to give him the Soul Pearl that was essential for her survival. This exchange garnered Angel’s sympathy, and he set up an Illusionary Realm for her.
Later, a necklace that Hua Que left him turned into a key item that helped him narrowly escape from Popota’s hands.
He brought Popota to meet Hua Que because he had promised Popota, although there was also the factor of his sympathy for Hua Que.
But the emotional exchanges involved here were difficult to quantify. There was no saying who gave more and who gave less.
Hua Que fidgeted for quite some time before she stuttered: “I… uh… the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect, I would like…”
Angel cut off her stammering and summarized: “Are you trying to say that you want to trade the birth of the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect with me?”
Hua Que nodded frantically.
Angel contemplated for a moment. Initially, seeing Hua Que and Popota studying the Pliant Worm’s nest together, he found it somewhat amusing. He had allowed time for the two siblings to spend together, but Popota ended up leading Hua Que in the study of the worm’s nest. Later, Hua Que asked him not to blame Popota, as studying the nest was her suggestion.
Angel asked her why she chose to study the nest.
Although Hua Que’s answer at the time was about helping Popota, it was very ambiguous, leaving room for speculation and clearly hinted at something unspoken.
Now, in hindsight, it seemed likely that Hua Que had already been contemplating a trade.
“Is it possible?” Hua Que asked uncomfortably.
“Of course, it is.” Angel nodded without hesitation. The value of the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect was undoubted. It could be said that it would be hard to find even a single one in the entire Southern Domain at present.
The trade offered by Hua Que was not just a single living Transforming Soft-bodied Insect but the potential for continuous future generations, as long as the queen remained.
This represented an immense benefit.
As a bargaining chip, it was indeed significant. However, now the question was what Hua Que wanted to trade for?
Hua Que bringing up a trade at this time surely came after careful consideration. Frankly, Angel was also quite curious, what would Hua Que request?
Angel looked at Hua Que, waiting for her response.
