Seeing Dox's face brimming with excitement, Angel had no doubt that this guy was addicted to watching the show.
"If Lord Isos really wanted to test Kael, he wouldn't have sent me. Besides, you know Kael better than I do. Do you think he needs testing?"
Dox thought seriously for a moment before saying, "Other than being obsessed with research, Kael has no bad habits. He really doesn't need... no, wait. He often owes money for drinks at my bar. That should be well worth testing, right?"
Angel could not even be bothered to respond. He merely looked silently at Dox until Dox gave an awkward smile. "Hehe, I was just livening up the atmosphere."
"Lord Isos sent me to see Kael because he naturally has another task for me. The letter explained it. If you really want to know, ask Kael yourself after we get back and see whether he's willing to tell you."
After saying that, Angel fell silent.
The Gondola flew swiftly. Before long, it had passed through the lush forest, and all that met their eyes was a sea of yellow sand.
Though Dox was somewhat annoying, Angel had to admit that amid the endless yellow sands, finding the right route would likely have taken him at least twice as long without Dox.
By the time they returned to the black market outside Sandworm Market, the sun had only just reached its zenith.
At the sight of that vividly colored cactus, Angel instinctively stepped back. Dox also took a step back, just a tiny bit farther than Angel.
Just as Angel was about to say something, Dox beat him to it. "Don't tell me you paid the entrance fee last time, so it should be my turn this time. I'm accompanying you. You're the one looking