Warlock Apprentice

As the Black, White, and Gray Merchants parted ways, the doghole on that high wall slowly disappeared again.

At the same time, from the depths of the doghole, a tiny voice was heard: ”It’s rare to encounter living people, letting them go just like that, really unwilling.”

Another rough voice replied: ”Have you forgotten what the Dominator Lord just instructed? The people of the Merchant Organization are cleaning up the sewage area; the magical creatures’ living cycle can nourish the Magical Energy Array. This could count as a small contribution to Naraku’s restoration, and taking some blood and energy for research doesn’t necessitate harming lives.”

”And those people outside were all from the Merchant Organization, capturing them wouldn’t make a difference.”

The tiny voice mumbled: ”What about those few people at the very start? They weren’t wearing the Merchant Organization’s attire.”

The rough voice pondered: ”Didn’t they choose not to take this path? Moreover, I vaguely feel that they aren’t simple; if they truly chose our path, the victor might not be us.”

”Is that so? Then, shouldn’t we report to the Dominator Lord?”

”Would you bother the Dominator Lord over such a small matter? Never mind, go if you want, but don’t think I don’t know; you just miss your mother.”

The depths of the doghole resounded with laughter, the kind after being caught, followed by the doghole returning to tranquility...

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On the other side, Angel and the others had successfully bypassed through the Review House.

However, they were now faced with a choice between two paths.

One side led to a bottomless alleyway between buildings, the other to a brightly lit Little Garden illuminated by fluorite.

From the direction of the end, it seemed both could reach their destination, but which one to choose was the dilemma.

This time, Angel did not speak, instead, he directly looked at Dox.

”You’re not making the choice?” Dox asked in surprise.

Angel: ”Since we decided to follow your lead when we started down this path, we should follow through to the end.”

Seeing Dox still somewhat hesitant, Angel thought for a moment, then added: ”Besides, even if there’s a problem, I won’t need to take the blame.”

Dox: ”As expected, you’re just afraid of taking the blame for a wrong choice. Fine, I’ll do it; I’m never afraid to take the blame!”

With that said, Dox took on the task of making the decision.

Meanwhile, Angel was privately chatting with Black Earl, speculating on which path Dox would choose.

Black Earl: ”If it were you, which would you choose?”

Angel thought for a moment: ”In my case, probably the Little Garden. The fluorites in the Little Garden are quite bright, and Ghosteye Witches are creatures that prefer darkness, so taking the Little Garden should be safer.”

Black Earl: ”My answer is the same as yours. But Dox might find it perplexing.”

Inspiration reversal doesn’t mean the inspiration is wrong every time. Dox needs to determine whether the guidance of inspiration this time is real or fake.

Therefore, what Dox is considering now is not the problem of danger, but whether to trust the inspiration.

Previously in the choice of path, Dox went against it once; will he choose to go against it again this time?