Angel understood now. Six hundred years ago, Naimeicui had suddenly gone into seclusion not because Feng had offered guidance, but because Naimeicui believed the opportunity for a breakthrough was in someone else's hands, and could not accept it.
From that alone, Naimeicui was a snake with lofty aspirations.
But was this so-called opportunity for a breakthrough truly "in someone else's hands"? That was not necessarily so. Angel was certain that he could not guide Naimeicui, nor could he offer much help. Perhaps Naimeicui's opportunity for a breakthrough did not refer to Angel himself, but to the timing of Angel's arrival.
If that was the case, then Naimeicui's opportunity for a breakthrough did not rely on anyone else. It was still in its own hands.
Angel voiced his thoughts.
Naimeicui merely shook its head in silence, offering no answer as it slowly raised its head and continued gazing at the vast sea of stars overhead.
Angel could clearly see a trace of sorrow in Naimeicui's brilliant golden eyes. The unwillingness had not vanished either, merely hidden deep within its gaze.
Only after a long while did Naimeicui lower its head and break the silence in the air. "Since the Fate Chapter has already decreed the ending of my affairs, I will wait and see how it unfolds. Now, tell me about yourself."
"Me?"
"Yes, you."
After pondering for a moment, Angel first gave a simple introduction of himself. Then, he intended to show Naimeicui the contents of the trilogy to explain why he had come. However, he no longer had a ready-made copy of the Shadow Box Trilogy, so he simply used illusion to present its contents directly.
After watching the trilogy, Naimeicui said nothing. Palishanya, beside them, was the first to voice its fury.
"Not only do humans intend to