"What did you just say was too... what?" Angel looked at Dox in confusion.
Of course, too wasteful! Did you think I was praising you for being too clever? Dox suppressed the endless torrent of complaints in his heart and switched to a more tactful tone. "Nothing. I just meant that the Planar Corridor should be used at the most critical moment. Before that, we can actually try some other methods first."
Angel stroked his chin. "You're right, but..."
The moment he heard Angel had a "but," Dox wanted to cut him off immediately. But before he could speak, the Wise Sovereign beat him to it.
"You can use the Planar Corridor to bypass the trial directly, if you wish. However, my residence has a specific spatial restriction magic energy array. To lift those restrictions, even if I operate it myself, will require some time."
The Wise Sovereign only said it would "require some time," but did not mention exactly how long. Even if Angel asked, the Wise Sovereign could casually name any number. After all, lifting the restrictions did indeed take time, but whether his hands were quick or slow, wasn't that entirely up to him?
"I may not be able to lift the restrictions while you are undergoing the trial. So, this method is temporarily unworkable."
May not be able to; temporarily unworkable. The Wise Sovereign used vague phrasing, leaving room for this method.
After a pause, the Wise Sovereign continued, "Moreover, even if I could lift the spatial restrictions now and let you traverse directly into my residence, that would not end the trial. On the contrary, it might anger her and make the trial even more intense."
"At the same time, it would make her realize that I have 'joined forces' with you." The Wise Sovereign