As Olao's words fell, the crowd erupted in uproar. Even Adanis wore an expression of disbelief.
Black Earl and Wai were members of the Noah Clan, so it was only natural that they could enter the Clear Sky Poem Room. But what right did Angel have to enter it?
Adanis said, "You said he can enter? On what grounds?"
Olao did not answer Adanis's challenge. Instead, he turned and looked at Angel with eyes full of expectation, seeming to encourage him to step forward.
Angel was also rather puzzled. "Why do you think I can enter?"
Olao said, "Once you enter, you will naturally have your answer."
Olao's answer was no answer at all. What did he mean, he would have the answer once he went in? If he discovered that he could not enter, and Adanis then branded him an intruder, would that not mean war?
Angel even suspected that Olao was egging him on to clash head-on with Adanis.
But if that were truly the case, there had been no need for Olao to help them stop Adanis's attack back in the corridor.
Angel did not understand, but he knew that the best choice at this moment was—
"No." Angel refused outright.
Olao said, "Why refuse? Didn't you come here for the Clear Sky Poem Room?"
Angel said, "I do not know how you, Mr. Olao, came to that conclusion. But I can state clearly that I am not actually that interested in the Clear Sky Poem Room."
Adanis said, "You are lying!"
Angel let out a soft sigh and looked at Adanis. "Madam, do you know me very well? Before jumping to conclusions, why not open your eyes and take a look?"
Everything Angel had said fell within the category of "frank words." So-called frank words were