Angel could understand Laplace's reasons. If he were in her position, he might feel the same way.
But—
Laplace looked at Angel. "Use Mind Tether. I'd like a private word with you."
Angel nodded and activated Mind Tether.
Gabriel and Gray Porcelain, seated behind them, paid it little mind. They assumed Laplace had something she could not say openly and wanted to speak to Angel alone.
Even in a meeting, it was normal for someone to have an idea they could not share with everyone.
What Gabriel and Gray Porcelain did not know was that Angel was speaking to more than just Laplace. As soon as he activated Mind Tether, he brought Gleipnir and Luigi in as well.
Laplace went straight to the point. "Can you use your authority in the Dark Corner?"
Angel had already guessed what she wanted to ask. Matters involving "authority" were the one thing they could not discuss openly.
"I don't know," Angel admitted. "But most likely, I can't."
After all, the Dark Corner was part of The Real World, not an Instance created by the Dream Crystal Plain.
That answer did not surprise Laplace.
"I probably can't use it, but that isn't certain. Perhaps, like Fashion Magic and Wonderland items, it can be used in a limited way as long as there's an Ether Core?"
After a pause, Angel continued, "Besides, even if I can't use it now, there should be a way to use it in the future."
"The future?" Luigi was taken aback. "Why do you think you'll be able to use it then?"
Angel was about to answer, but Gleipnir spoke first.
She gave Luigi an exasperated look and said through Mind Tether, "Didn't you read the Dark Corner Guide?"
"I did." Luigi looked confused.
"If you read it and still