But after Sanders listened to Angel's account and learned that Wodell was linked to the continent's will—and that the continent's will was close to Angel—some of his worry was finally put to rest.
Although this was only Wodell's side of the story, judging from its internal logic and the relevant signs, it was fairly credible. Moreover, Wodell was an ancient being who had lived for who knew how long. At his level, he might have concealed certain details, but there was absolutely no need for him to deceive Angel.
In other words, Angel probably had not been exposed.
Having received this information, Sanders relaxed slightly.
"If Wodell were placed in dramatic literature, he would make a tragic epic figure. As the former emperor of Ancient Cold, he had stood at the gates of the Guard City for all these years, both keeping watch and atoning for his sins."
After his sigh, Sanders briefly mentioned Kurangduo as well. However, Kurangduo had merely repaid Angel for saving the continent with a black feather, offering no other clues, so Sanders left it at that.
"Other than that, there should be nothing else, right?" Sanders asked.
Angel thought for a moment, seeming to recall something. "Oh, right, there's one more thing. Wodell asked me to do something for him. Although he wouldn't force me, given the circumstances at the time, I figured that if I didn't agree, I definitely wouldn't have been able to leave Cold Antiquity Guard City. So I had no choice but to agree."
Sanders raised a brow. "It seems it was something quite difficult?"
Angel shook his head. "Not difficult, exactly. Just troublesome, and it'll take a great deal of effort."
"Let's hear it." Sanders was also curious. What could Wodell, at his level, possibly need Angel's help with?
"Wodell