Algalong seemed to have no intention of exchanging pleasantries. Not long after meeting Angel, he got straight to the point.
"I saw in Napoli's application that you intend to apply for the right to use Orichalcum, sir?"
Orichalcum was the name Phantom Metal went by externally.
Hearing Algalong's question, Angel actually felt somewhat uneasy. He did indeed want to apply for the right to use Phantom Metal, but not for research into the Future Mirror. He was simply curious about Phantom Metal and wanted to privately study its peculiar properties. Yet he was too embarrassed to say any of that aloud.
Faced with Algalong's question, Angel could only nod stiffly. "Yes."
Algalong seemed to have already seen through Angel's thoughts. He said softly, "If I am not mistaken, sir, you did not actually intend to use Orichalcum to research the Login Device, did you?"
Angel smiled awkwardly and said nothing. He truly did not know how to answer. He could only secretly glare at Napoli beside him, while Napoli kept his head lowered and did not dare interject.
After a while, Algalong gave a soft laugh. He did not seem to care about Angel's "deception," instead saying, "It is actually my honor that you are interested in Orichalcum, sir. You are a person of merit. No matter what you have in mind, as long as you submit an application, I will certainly approve it."
"However, because of Orichalcum's special nature, I still need to ask: what do you think of Orichalcum? And what do you intend to use it for?"
Angel had not expected Algalong to let his application pass without pursuing the matter, yet still ask about his intentions.
This time, Angel naturally could not remain silent.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "I am an alchemist. Ever