Elegant candlesticks with engravings of banshees were placed on top of the long dining table, and the air was filled with a pleasant aroma.
In front of Angor was a luxurious ceramic tableware filled with colorful dishes.
Helen and Little Six were eating the same thing. However, Helen's food was lighter, as if it was specially prepared.
He was planning to leave after treating Helen's spirit injury, but he didn't expect that Helen's spirit injury would be so severe. Helen felt that she owed Angor something, but she didn't have anything to repay his kindness. She had to find a way to persuade Angor to stay for at least a meal.
Angor considered for a moment and decided to stay.
Firstly, he didn't want Helen to feel like she owed him, and secondly … Toby had woken up.
Helen knew Toby's preferences very well since she spent time with him on The Limpet.
Toby, who hadn't smelled the sea for a long time, drooled all over Angor's shoulder.
Under the flickering light, Angor ate something and stopped eating. Zhang Tie placed the ocean-flavored thick soup in front of Toby. Toby didn't hesitate at all as he ate the dried salted fish and drank the thick fish soup. He didn't raise his head from the beginning to the end. In the silent space, Zhang Tie could only hear Toby's saliva.
Since Little Six already used up all her courage to stop Angor, she didn't say a word and kept quiet throughout the meal.
Helen wanted to say something, but the peaceful atmosphere reminded her of the time when she was still on The Limpet. She didn't want to disturb it.
Angor, on the other hand, looked at Helen and asked, "How are you doing in Summerdew Ridge?"
Helen considered. "I don't like some things, but generally speaking, it's good. Swan took good care of me."
Helen looked a little sad when she mentioned Swan's name.
"What don't you like?" Angor raised an eyebrow. Helen seemed to be speaking in a positive manner, but she chose to express her dissatisfaction first before mentioning the condition. This meant she was more dissatisfied with Summerdew Ridge than Angor thought.
Helen opened her mouth but didn't know what to say. Summerdew Ridge was her organization, and she didn't want to slander it.
While Helen was in a dilemma, Little Six said, "Is it because of the transplant?"
Helen looked at Little Six in surprise. "How did you know?"
"Swan told me. She warned me to avoid talking about transplants when I talk to you." Little Six brought this matter up because Angor was here. He wanted to see if Angor could help Helen solve her problem.
Helen's expression proved that Little Six was right.
Transplant problems? "Is it because of Summerdew's plan?" Angor considered for a moment and realized something.
After a moment of silence, Helen nodded.
"I see." Angor nodded.
"What's that?" Xiao Six asked curiously after seeing both Helen and Angor remain silent. "What's that?"
Helen hesitated for a moment before saying, "… In the Summerdew Ridge, everyone has to undergo a physical body transplant and modification. This is the modification plan."
"Physical body transplant and modification?" Little Six frowned. "That doesn't sound like a bad thing."
There was a limit to a human's body. Compared to other races, human bodies were below average.
Thus, in order to break through the limits of their physical bodies, Magi tried all sorts of methods. Most wizards would do such things, such as fusing their bloodlines or transplanting their organs. Sunders was one of them. He still looked like a human, but many of his internal organs were no longer human.
Therefore, from the perspective of wizards, transplants were not a big deal.
Also, from Helen's tone, it seemed that someone was willing to help with the process, which was a great benefit. Some people couldn't even find a professional to help them.
Helen knew what Little Six was trying to say. She shook her head. "It's not a bad thing, but …"
"But it's not from your heart," Angor added, "right?"
Helen nodded.
All the transplants in the Summerdew Ridge were done by the Summerdew Witch. Everything was done according to her will, and it wasn't done by her will at all. This was something that Helen couldn't accept.
Little Six understood now. If the transplants weren't done by one's own will, it would be hard to accept. After all, no one could accept the fact that an ugly monster's organs were transplanted into a beautiful woman's body.
Still, Little Six couldn't help but look at Angor. Now that Angor knew about the plan, what would he think?
"There are two famous Karabits in the southern wizarding region. Both of them are female, and they're Karabits who love to study living creatures.
"One of them lives at Devil's Water, while the other lives in the Abyss.
"These two people are the Basket Witch of Summerdew Ridge, also known as the Summerdew Witch. The other is a member of the Research and Development Institute, nicknamed 'Grafting Maniac', Dong Yong."
Angor's opinion on the two was simple.
From a technical point of view, East Sea was much more advanced than Summerdew Witch. East Sea might have a bad personality, but she was still a member of the Research Department. The fact that she could join the Research Department was proof of her skills.
But from a human perspective, Summerdew Witch was also a sickly woman who often transplanted Nightmare Creatures into her body. However, she didn't seem to be so stubborn toward her own people.
Thus, from this point of view, Witch Summerdew was much more reliable than Donna.
"But … Summerdew Witch always does whatever she wants. Even if it won't harm you, it might not be suitable for you."
Helen couldn't see the bigger picture because she was too involved. Angor explained the situation to her from a higher perspective, which helped her to understand.
Besides, there was a way to avoid the transplant. According to Swan, a level-2 apprentice would need to practice a special cantrip and make sufficient preparations to withstand the rejection of the transplant. As long as Helen applied to travel when she was a level-2 apprentice, she would be able to avoid the transplant when she became a formal wizard.
However, she wouldn't be able to enjoy the resources of Summerdew Ridge. Also, she might not be able to advance to the next level.
She needed to think about it carefully.
"I understand." Helen nodded.
Actually, Angor could protect Helen by using his own identity to negotiate with Summerdew Witch. However, this was Helen's life after all. He could help her once, but he couldn't live for others forever.
Besides, Summerdew Witch had a bad personality. If Angor used his identity as a member of the Research Department, he might be able to persuade her to back down. But who knew if she would leave a backdoor for Helen during the transplant?
Therefore, how to choose, whether to compromise or to risk everything for freedom, Helen's own opinion was still the most important.
After talking about his plan, Angor asked something else.
As long as it didn't involve the core of Summerdew Ridge, Helen was more than happy to answer.
However, Helen couldn't avoid mentioning Swan's name. Every time she mentioned her name, Helen's eyes dimmed a little.
In the end, Helen looked at Angor and hesitated. "Sir, I —"
As soon as she spoke, Helen shut her mouth again. She wanted to ask Angor to help Swan, but she knew Angor had nothing to do with Swan. Asking Angor out of the blue would only offend him.
Besides, Angor already saved her for free. Asking for more would be like asking for a yard after taking an inch.
She did not say it out loud, but Angor knew what was on her mind.
"Let's talk about Swan. I heard she was kidnapped. If it happened near Floating Mech City, I can talk to the enforcers for you."
: Yes. : Yes.
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