Rhein rubbed his temples with a headache.
This matter had already gone far beyond his expectations. He had originally thought Angel had caused some trouble and drawn someone's attention. Rhein had even pegged the people Angel had offended as the Frost Moon Alliance.
Certain he had it all figured out, Rhein had planned to wait until Angel finished speaking before telling him in an earnest tone not to worry. Even if Monchi had set his sights on him, Rhein had ways to smooth things over.
But as Angel explained, Rhein was left rather dazed. This was completely different from the scenario he had imagined!
He had thought Frost Moon was targeting Angel, but that was not the case. He had thought he could act as mediator, and even if mediation failed, he could use his connections and strength to resolve things for Angel. That would not work either.
Rhein knew absolutely nothing about the Budding Cult's internal structure, level of strength, number of people involved, or the scope of its influence. Yet the Budding had been born in the Source World and still had not been wiped out by the Source World's wizards. That alone showed it was no ordinary force.
If it was no ordinary force even in the Source World, then it would likely be even more terrifying in the Southern Region.
Most importantly, the Budding was in the shadows while they stood in the light. Even if Rhein wished to mediate, he could not find anyone to speak to. Besides, after hearing Angel's account, Rhein had already understood that the Budding's believers were basically all madmen. Reconciliation was practically impossible.
Rhein let out a deep sigh. "The name Budding is full of hope, yet what it brings to the Wizarding World is madness and despair."
Rhein shook