Angel pondered for a moment, then tried activating the Green Pattern in his right eye.
As an illusory mask appeared around his right eye, a "Domain Field" woven from countless dancing green patterns heavily enveloped Angel.
Ever since Angel had developed the Domain Field ability, it had rendered outstanding service in many places affected by the Nightmare Realm.
For instance, Kulori had once stolen the Nightmare Light from the Nightmare Realm. After studying it, he had found himself unable to handle it, so he confined it within a hidden room in the ruins using a magic array. Even Kulori had found the Nightmare Light troublesome, yet Angel's Domain Field could easily isolate it.
The Domain Field could also isolate Eternal Night City's Dome, cutting off all the mad ravings.
Therefore, when Angel sensed that he might be under the influence of some will from the Nightmare Realm, his first choice was the Domain Field.
Sure enough, as the Domain Field appeared, the abnormal images flashing through Angel's mind vanished at once.
Though those images had only a limited effect on Angel, even a limited effect was still an effect. Being able to restrain them left him far more relaxed.
And Angel's relaxed expression happened to be seen by the Black Earl.
The Black Earl had originally wanted to discuss whether they should retreat first. If they continued deeper, he feared even his personality might undergo drastic changes.
But when he saw Angel's ease, the Black Earl felt only absurdity and confusion.
It was absurd because he and Angel were clearly standing on the same stage, yet it was as though they had received different scripts. He was the suffering supporting character enduring torment, while Angel was a carefree passerby watching from the sidelines. Wasn't that absurd?
What confused him was