After leaving Rose Garden, Angel flew all the way back to Tree Spirit Court.
Since he was already at Tree Spirit Court, he made a detour to the Resource Hall and collected the Guide's mission reward. It was not much, but better than nothing.
After that, he returned to the Source of Flow, mainly to see Iron Armor Granny.
There were not many people in the entire Savage Cave whom Angel sincerely respected from the bottom of his heart, but Iron Armor Granny was one of them.
Iron Armor Granny was still exquisitely dressed, her silver hair combed so neatly that not a strand was out of place.
Flower-scented tea sat on the table. She was not surprised to see Angel, merely smiling as she gestured for him to sit.
The two sat facing one another, leisurely drinking tea.
Only after the fragrance of a pot of flower tea had fully spread did Iron Armor Granny break the silence. "I heard from Rhein that you have decided to go to the Abyss."
"I have reasons I must go."
"I do not intend to persuade you," Iron Armor Granny said. "You must bear responsibility for every choice you make. Still, I must remind you of one thing. The Abyss is more brutal than the Wizarding World. Moreover, even the surface layers of the Abyss have begun to see patrolling demons. Even in the outer three layers, you must not let down your guard."
Angel nodded to show that he understood.
"I hope your choice brings you a better future."
Iron Armor Granny said no more about it and instead chatted idly with Angel, much of it concerning Su Mishi.
"Su Mishi has been full of praise for the Morning Dew After Rain you left with me. I expect that when you