Rune research progressed slowly, and Ang's mood grew heavier with it. A few days later, Herax came to ask Ang about the research progress.
"How is it? Has there been any progress?" Herax asked bluntly, his tone revealing eager anticipation.
Ang could not help feeling somewhat dissatisfied. Herax's attitude of caring only about results while completely disregarding the research process made him feel misunderstood. Rune research had never been a simple matter, especially with these two runes that were suspected to be Ancient Elf runes. Progress should have been gradual. Even so, Ang did not show his displeasure too clearly. After all, he and Herax were from the same school, both Nicholas's students, so it would not do to create a rift over this.
"The progress has stalled for now. I can't find any direction," Ang deliberately made the situation sound more serious. "I'm afraid the research can't continue."
Hearing this, Herax immediately panicked and hurriedly said, "How could this happen? Ang, you're a rune genius! I've always believed you could get results! Maybe you've been too tired lately. Do you want to rest for a few days? Besides, who could be more suitable for this task than you? Don't worry, I believe you'll definitely find a breakthrough!"
Herax showered him with flattery, trying to ease the situation and encourage Ang. However, Ang merely responded coldly, with no intention of continuing the conversation. Herax's compliments sounded perfunctory to him and even made him somewhat displeased. After all, this rune research project had not been Ang's own request. Herax had proposed it first, and Ang had only taken it on because of his interest and Herax's request. Now that progress had stalled, Herax could not offer any help and could only press for results, which left Ang deeply dissatisfied.
Still, Ang