Chapter 1513
Chapter 1513: Section 1514: Extrasensory Chapter 1513: Section 1514: Extrasensory “Why is it a bird?!” Sharley's eyes flashed with confusion. “Previously, I didn't detect any life aura at all?”
Angel didn't answer her question, instead, it was Farina who spoke: “It's simple, because your strength is much lower than its, and by a lot. That's why you couldn't sense its presence.”
Sharley's expression faltered, her strength was lower than this bird dressed childishly?
Sharley felt somewhat incredulous… Just as she thought this, she suddenly felt a terrifying pressure dragging her into a pitch-black world. In this pitch-black world, the only thing she could see were two crimson eyes, as large as bell clappers.
After a shudder, Sharley abruptly returned to reality.
The soul-shaking pressure she felt earlier had disappeared. In front of her, there was only an apparently harmless seabird.
“Good, she has already apologized, don't trouble her anymore.” Angel extended his hand and stroked Toby's head. “Besides, she didn't touch you before.”
Toby chirped twice, his high-spirited demeanor finally abating.
At this moment, Sharley realized that this bird's strength was indeed much greater than hers. To be able to release such terrifying pressure, it must be at least a Half-Step Wizard, or even possibly a Magical Creature of Wizard Level!
Sharley swallowed, moistening her dry throat slightly.
Thinking about it, Angel's punishment for her had actually been gentle; it only confused her and did not truly harm her. If it had been this bird causing trouble for her underwater before, she probably would have been breathless by now.
As Sharley lingered in her fear and heart palpitations, Angel asked, “Now, can you still feel its emotional field?”
Sharley hesitated for a moment, then nodded: “I can feel it, although it's very weak, it's constantly emanating.”
Angel raised an eyebrow: “Can you describe what this emotional field feels like?”
Sharley closed her eyes, carefully sensing the subtle and elusive fluctuations: “Malevolent, sinister, mad, angry… and also, an indescribable feeling, somewhat like…”
Sharley meticulously chose her words, finally saying: “Jealousy.”
Angel's usually calm expression showed a slight surprise when Sharley mentioned “jealousy.”
Frost had suppressed the Extreme Resentment Thoughts within Toby. Normally, Angel couldn't sense any difference in Toby. Only in Toby's dreams did he vaguely feel that something was amiss, realizing those Extreme Resentment Thoughts might be influencing Toby, even guiding his thoughts.
Even so, Angel hadn't directly sensed those Extreme Resentment Thoughts.
Let alone now while Toby was awake, it was even less likely for Angel to discover anything unusual.
But Sharley, able to break through Frost's sealing suppression to sense the extremely subtle Extreme Resentment Thoughts on Toby, truly surprised Angel.
“Your acuteness in sensing emotions is very impressive.” Angel did not stint his praise.
Sharley subconsciously performed a gesture of respect, bowing slightly: “As a Magician, sensing the audience's emotional changes and choosing the corresponding techniques is part of my professional Ethics.”
Sharley spoke very professionally, but everyone present knew what she meant by “corresponding techniques” actually missed a word – it was “corresponding deceptive techniques.”
However, that wasn't important. Angel didn't care whether Sharley was a Magician or a swindler.
What he cared about was Sharley's special ability.
Although he couldn't yet tell what use Sharley's ultrsensitive perception might have, he had a vague intuition that this ability might help Toby.
Thinking of this, Angel softly said: “This Talent of yours, I find it very interesting.”
Under Sharley's perplexed gaze, Angel didn't explain further but instead took out a communicator issued by the Research and Development Institute, hoping to exchange contact details with Sharley.
Sharley didn't know what Angel planned to do, but she exchanged her contacts without hesitation.
After all, Angel was a member of the Research and Development Institute. Currently, aside from the institute's personnel, others likely didn't have his contact. Just that alone, it was clear that exchanging contacts with Angel was absolutely a good deal.
After exchanging contacts, Angel's reason was: Sharley's ability might someday be able to help him.
To this, Sharley had yet to reply. Farina, however, said: “In the short term, both Sharley and I will likely stay in Sky Mechanical City. If Wizard Pat needs Sharley's help, you can contact her anytime.”
Sharley had offended Angel, and Farina saw that as deserving a corresponding price. However, as a mentor taking the initiative to speak up was also to buffer for Sharley, hoping that when Angel truly needed Sharley's help, he would consider her part and at least not let Sharley undertake a suicidal task.
Angel naturally understood the implications of Falina's words and nodded with a smile.
After settling the matter, Falina left with Sharley, planning to head directly to the communications tower in the opposite district to contact Vifette. After confirming Vifette's stance, Falina would contact Angel again.
Angel, for his part, planned to buy some supplementary materials for the Shapeshifting Technique from Nail Granny and then go to meet his elder brother, Lyon.
When Angel listed the materials he needed, Nail Granny almost immediately recognized his intention, “You plan to practice the Shapeshifting Technique?”
Angel nodded.
Nail Granny quickly found the materials and handed them to Angel. She did not inquire where Angel got the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect from, but mentioned, “Shapeshifting indeed is an essential skill for a wizard. However, due to the scarcity of Transforming Soft-bodied Insects, many wizards have not pursued learning it, deeming it a waste of decades.”
“Studying Shapeshifting does take a long time, but during this process, you'll continuously gain knowledge and experience. Though the efficiency is low, you are still acquiring something.”
“Although I don't know where you got the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect from, I do hope that if you have the chance, you'll delve into the essence of Shapeshifting Technique itself.”
Angel nodded; he understood this concept well. Although shortcuts exist in Shapeshifting, they inherently lack a true understanding of the art.
Sanders had also told him that after learning Shapeshifting through the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect, it was best to spend some time to study the genuine Shapeshifting Technique. Indeed, retracing the steps of learning Shapeshifting after mastering it through the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect could significantly reduce the time compared to traditional training.
Simultaneously, one could gain the experiences and knowledge missing in the shortcut approach, which is something most wizards using Transforming Soft-bodied Insect skins would do.
By learning in reverse, after truly mastering Shapeshifting, some wizards might even remove the Transforming Soft-bodied Insect's skin.
Thus, taking shortcuts and traditional learning are not superior or inferior to one another, as eventually, they converge into the same path.
And indeed, taking shortcuts can save a great deal of time, which is undeniable.
After buying the supplementary materials, Angel bid farewell to Nail Granny. At this time, with the floodwater from the nearby road cleaned up and numerous Enforcement Officers maintaining order, Manshi Magic Material Street gradually regained its popularity.
To avoid any trouble, Angel slightly altered his physical features before heading towards Champagne Road.
Mukihara Bar at 93 Champagne Road was, as always, bustling.
Through a pane of glass, it felt like being separated by an entire season. Outside, the cold wind was biting, while inside, it was fiery and lively.
After entering Mukihara Bar, Angel, by intentionally lowering his presence, did not attract attention. On the way to Fangling Hall, Angel noted that the people in the bar were passionately engaged in three types of discussions.
The first type was about the Supernova competition, which involved the most people. As most attendees were competitors, discussions ranged from boasting and discontent to critiquing and gossiping.
During this time, Angel also heard Nausicaa's name being mentioned frequently, seemingly in the context of promotion matches.
The second type was about Angel himself. Rumors had it that Angel came to Sky Mechanical City yesterday, and already a prominent figure, he was again thrust into the peak of public discourse.
The third type was about Sharley and Kavoline, as the incident occurred nearby and the flooding was tremendous, generating significant discussion.
After mildly punishing Sharley, Angel had left without knowing what happened subsequently. By overhearing the gossip, he finally learned about the aftermath.
Sharley, misled by the Illusionary Realm, was eventually caught and surrounded by a crowd.
Due to the massive flood she caused, almost everyone present was affected, and there was intense animosity towards Sharley.
However, Sharley's acting skills were exceptional. After being captured, she immediately retracted her claws, posing as an innocent, remorseful girl who was willing to change, even voluntarily returning the Beast-Slaying Knife to Allen. As people were swayed by her acting, using the commotion, Sharley managed to escape with the help of the water contained in a teapot.
Most importantly, while escaping, Sharley also stole several more valuable items than the Beast-Slaying Knife.
That is to say, although she returned the Beast-Slaying Knife, she did not suffer any loss and took better items. Moreover, before leaving, she splashed a stinking substance around, choking everyone and leaving a lingering smell that refused to dissipate.
Thus, everyone knew that Sharley's previous behavior was all an act, not truly a wayward girl but a fraudster, completely deceiving them!
Even though they were not present at the scene, the people in Mukihara Bar still felt a headache when discussing Sharley.
Before this, no one knew who Sharley was, and everyone speculated about where she had sprung from.
However, regarding Sharley's information, everyone was utterly clueless, not even knowing her name. But after witnessing her fight with Kavoline, it was certain that Sharley would be a dark horse in the Supernova competition.
Perhaps, she might even thoroughly disrupt the current rankings of Supernova.