However, Angel's wishful calculations fell through.
After Ma Gu summoned Dangros and explained the situation, Dangros initially declared haughtily that it was unwilling. Angel had even considered going with the flow and having Ma Gu appoint another guide. But Dangros's proud act did not last long. Soon, it shed its earlier reluctance, lifted its head, and wore an expression that said, "Since you've begged so bitterly and need me so badly, I shall graciously agree."
The moment Dangros agreed, it went from cold and haughty to an outright bootlicker. The object of its fawning was naturally Toby, perched on Angel's shoulder.
Its flattery came as though compliments cost nothing, and it began showering Toby with sycophantic praise.
Seeing Dangros like this, Angel understood that its earlier haughty posture had been entirely an act. With Toby present, there had already been over a seventy percent chance that it would agree.
Moreover, Dangros had recently been blocked at its door by Duroche and had hidden away for days, wallowing in misery. With Ma Gu's authority allowing it to leave openly and proudly, how could it possibly refuse?
Angel sighed. Since things had come to this, they would proceed like this for now. At the very least, Dangros was a qualified tool.
"When does sir intend to leave?" Ma Gu asked at this point.
Hesitation flickered in Angel's eyes. After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Tomorrow."
Ma Gu smiled and nodded without asking further.
Seeing that neither Ma Gu nor Demonfire Midir had anything else to say, Angel prepared to bid them farewell.
When Angel expressed his intention to leave, Demonfire Midir and Ma Gu exchanged a glance. In the end, Ma Gu slowly said, "Please wait a moment."
Angel looked over in confusion.
Ma Gu did not explain immediately. Instead, he