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The words of Housekeeper Fan could be considered as providing the specific effect of the ’Blessing of the Evil Wizard’.At the same time, combining Aivikato’s own words with Jasmine’s suggestions, Angel and Laplace also heard the implied meaning of this effect—the truth about the "Dragon Banquet."
Previously, Angel thought the "Dragon Banquet" was just the Mirror Dragon Chef making specialty cuisine from the Hundred-Dragon Divine Kingdom, hence the name Dragon Banquet.
But now, he truly understood that the Dragon Banquet was exactly as it sounds—a feast of dragon meat.
Moreover, the meat eaten was from the Mirror Dragon.
The so-called "Chef" Aivikato, directly carved meat on the spot for the banquet, regarded it as a Dragon Banquet.
Angel didn’t know what others thought, but as for him, he felt quite conflicted inside after hearing it.
Even if the blessing of the Evil Wizard allowed Aivikato to proliferate body organs from eating fruits, without worrying about the dragon’s health; yet gnawing on the master’s flesh in front of the master, no matter how one thinks about it, seems bizarre and absurd.
At least, Angel had some anticipation initially, but now he was stiffened.
The complexity in Angel’s eyes was not concealed; everyone present could see it.
Housekeeper Fan gave it some thought before speaking: "The proliferating organs are redundant for Aivikato; besides being kept as spare organs and for some research, they have no other use."
"During the half-year that Aivikato stayed here, the main body has deeply studied these redundant organs."
In other words, the research is already completed, and the reserves are sufficient. It’s now brewing the remaining value during the few remaining days of the Evil Wizard’s blessing, ending with the Dragon Banquet.
As Angel was processing Housekeeper Fan’s words, Jasmine’s voice came from the side: "Humans just like to mark themselves with morality."
"Or rather, use morality to constrain themselves."
"I personally quite like this self-binding feeling of humans. But I must say, different worlds, different civilizations have different moral standards. One shouldn’t use human morality to consistently mark other civilizations."
Although Jasmine didn’t say it outright, Angel could understand the insinuation.
Implying he cares too much about human so-called "morality."
However, Angel didn’t believe he was constrained by morality. He has his own "double standards." — If it were in another setting, he wouldn’t mind tasting dragon meat, but to eat dragon meat right under the nose of the Mirror Dragon while being watched by it feels a little odd.
This probably belongs to a certain psychological awkwardness of Angel.
Upon Jasmine’s remarks ending, Aivikato on the other side couldn’t hold back any longer. It had already swallowed a fruit, and its blood and flesh were churning inside, creating a sensation of both numbness and itchiness, which was quite uncomfortable for it.
"Since none of you mentioned it, I’ll just go ahead with it."
After saying this, the mysterious aura around Aivikato became even more turbulent... in a literal sense.
Seeing this, the air currents surrounding Aivikato slowly churned, eventually forming a gray outline in front of Aivikato.
Upon closer inspection, one would find that the outline is a beating heart.
As the heart coalesced, the gray mist dispersed entirely, including the mysterious power, and the virtual heart finally materialized into a silver heart.
The silver heart continued to beat in mid-air, each beat causing the surrounding energy to ripple. One could even clearly see the air ripples with the naked eye.
From this, one can tell how massive and abundant the energy contained within this heart is.
And this energy is almost identical to Aivikato’s.
Without a doubt, this heart is the new heart Aivikato proliferated through the effect of the Evil Wizard’s blessing...
When Aivikato manifested the heart, the entire dragon seemed to have dehydrated, shrinking in an instant, and directly slumping over the chair, gasping.
From a state of fullness to skin-and-bones in just a moment.
Angel frowned as he looked at Aivikato: "Is it..."
Housekeeper Fan: "Although the blessing of the Evil Wizard granted Aivikato the ability to proliferate organs, the energy to manufacture these organs has to be borne by Aivikato itself."
"Manufacturing different organs consumes varying amounts of energy. The heart is one of the most energy-consuming parts."
"However, Mr. Angele doesn’t need to worry, this consumed energy will quickly recover."
As Fan’s words concluded, a noticeable vortex appeared around Aivikato, attracting the ambient Aggregation Energy in the air to converge atop Aivikato’s head and surge into its body.
In just a few dozen seconds, the skeletal Aivikato regained its peak form, as if inflated.
Once again, Aivikato stood up, slightly twisting its neck, and sensed its now stronger body: "As expected of the special Aggregation Energy condensed by Lord Aya, such a level of energy backflow allows me to distinctly feel my body strengthening little by little."
Aivikato was so comfortable it almost closed its eyes.
Housekeeper Fan now explained: "This space contains the specially made Aggregation Energy for Aivikato by the Mercury Dragon, this special Aggregation Energy is infinitely beneficial, each significant replenishment of Aggregation Energy nourishes Aivikato’s body."
That’s why Aivikato willingly cooperates with the Mystic Book Dragon for research.
Because outside, proliferated organs have little use besides reserves; but here, not only can it continuously store organs, it can quickly restore energy, and importantly, enhance the strength of the flesh in the process, increasing potential, why not?
Throughout the half-year of receiving the Evil Wizard’s blessing, Aivikato spent almost all time here.
The exclusive care of the Mystic Book Dragon, other Mirror Dragons could not enjoy.
It is worth mentioning that this special "Mercury Dragon-exclusive Aggregation Energy" was specifically made by Aya using the organs proliferated by Aivikato.
It’s also some outcomes Aya researched by consuming a large number of Mirror Dragon organs.
Hair from the sheep’s back, now used to strengthen the sheep.
This is inherently a matter of mutual benefit.
"The heart just manifested is at its tastiest when still beating, eat it while it’s still throbbing." Aivikato placed the heart on a tray and inquired with his gaze—who wants to eat this heart?
Housekeeper Fan also looked at the crowd: "Originally, this Dragon Banquet would prepare three main courses along with a dessert."
Three entrees, one for each guest.
This also means, Aivikato will manufacture three organs, each person selecting one.
"But the heart’s appearance is a surprise." Housekeeper Fan sighed, looking at Aivikato: "You ate the fruit too quickly, you should’ve waited for everyone to make their requests before eating."
Aivikato: "..."
Housekeeper Fan continued: "Hence, consider this heart as an extra gift, there will still be three entrees."
With a pause, Housekeeper Fan looked at everyone: "Who among you intends to enjoy this heart?"
"Would you like to eat?" Jasmine looked up across the table, asking Laplace and Angel.
Angel hesitated for a moment and remained silent.
Jasmine curved her lips into a sneer but said nothing.
On the other hand, Laplace glanced at the heart, nodded compliantly.
Jasmine: "Then we’ll each have half."
Laplace: "Okay."
Housekeeper Fan cut the heart on the tray into two halves; the energy of the heart rapidly dissipated due to the division; if this were outside, it would be considered extremely wasteful.
However, under this "Dragon Banquet," it’s entirely reasonable.
Moreover, the heart itself needed to be swallowed promptly; though cutting might waste a bit of energy, as long as it’s consumed quickly, not much would be lost.
Jasmine took the plate containing half of the heart, picked up a knife and fork, and began to enjoy the rare feast.
Her expression showed enjoyment, with an aftertaste lingering.
While eating, Jasmine also didn’t forget to explain: "The heart of the Mercury Dragon is not considered a core organ; it’s merely a hub for dragon blood, quite sweet. Unfortunately, it mixes with a metallic taste; I still prefer the chest meat."
After a pause, Jasmine looked up at Angel: "However, the heart of the Mercury Dragon contains special heart blood, which can be refined to produce part of the bloodline; if combined with the methods of your human bloodline wizards, it can also create a diluted Mercury Dragon bloodline."
Jasmine had already noticed that Angel was different from other wizards; he seemed not to have merged with any bloodline.
So, this could be a hint to Angel, if he intended to merge with a bloodline, this would be an opportunity.
Angel didn’t know the specific effects of the Mercury Dragon bloodline, but it was undoubtedly an enticing choice; unfortunately... Angel already had a bloodline.
The Projected Bloodline was too secretive, and plus, Angel and Shava are "like one entity," making the bloodline hard for outsiders to distinguish.
Thus, it was normal for Jasmine to misunderstand.
Even Laplace misunderstood.
At this moment, Laplace was inquiring Angel through the Mind Ribbon if he wanted to try extracting the bloodline,
Angel’s answer was naturally negative. Although bloodlines can be merged in various ways, even with a Projected Bloodline, he could merge with the Mercury Dragon bloodline to align himself with the "modification path" within the bloodline branch; but there truly was no need.
He himself was not from the bloodline branch, no need to be so extravagant.
Moreover, according to Sanders, the Projected Bloodline was the most suitable for Angel. Before discovering any apparent drawbacks of the Projected Bloodline, it was best not to merge with other bloodlines.
Therefore, even if the Mercury Dragon bloodline was good, Angel had no intention of touching it.
Seeing Angel unmoved, Jasmine was a bit surprised, but she was enjoying the delicacy and was too lazy to delve deeper.
Laplace also consumed half of the heart; however, unlike Jasmine’s enjoyment, Laplace maintained a consistently indifferent expression throughout.
But after eating, in the Mind Ribbon, Laplace shared a culinary insight with Angel: "Jasmine wasn’t wrong, the metallic taste is strong. However, it does enhance some Aggregation Energy, which is nice. Perhaps it won’t be long before this avatar breaks through again."
Five minutes later, both Laplace and Jasmine had finished the heart.
Housekeeper Fan timely said: "Next is the main course segment. If any of the three guests have a particular part they wish to taste, please let me know."
Jasmine unhesitatingly said: "As I said before, I want the chest meat."
Housekeeper Fan then looked at Angel and Laplace.
Laplace: "I’m fine with anything."
Angel, however, remained silent.
Seeing this, Jasmine chuckled: "Still can’t let go?"
Angel shook his head and said to Housekeeper Fan, "I’ll say mine later."
Housekeeper Fan gave Angel a deep look and nodded: "Alright."
Since Jasmine was the only one to specify an exact part, Aivikato prioritized her and began to cultivate new chest meat.
While Aivikato was cultivating, Angel and Laplace were conversing in the Mind Ribbon.
Actually, earlier, when Jasmine said he "can’t let go," it was indeed a misunderstanding... Although Angel had some "double standards," he also understood the importance of acting appropriately.
His own etiquette made him feel embarrassed to devour "food" in the presence of the "food" owner.
But upon observing that even the owner was consuming themselves, as an outsider, if he couldn’t let go, that would truly be rude.
So, if he really needed to eat, he certainly could.
He didn’t mention it to Housekeeper Fan earlier because Laplace had brought up another possibility: "While the heart of the Mirror Dragon has greatly enhanced this avatar, in my humble opinion, direct consumption pales in comparison to refining it into a potion."
With the heart of the Mercury Dragon as the main ingredient, the produced potion could have more terrifying effects.
"Similarly, if you do not wish to ’eat,’ you could keep the ingredient as refining material, and with your Alchemy, the effects won’t be bad."
Laplace’s suggestion was actually something Angel had considered.
This was a demonic material from the Mirror Dragon, extremely rare. You absolutely couldn’t buy it outside, even the omnipotent Ancient Tooth Fairy couldn’t obtain organs from a Mirror Dragon.
However, since this was a "Dragon Banquet," emphasizing the "banquet," directly requesting the ingredient would be not only improper but also discourteous.
To this, Laplace replied: "If you feel it’s impolite, then just swallow it, and preserve it in the stomach the same way."
With Angel’s abilities, he indeed could preserve it in his stomach, even isolating external detection through the green Pattern in the Projected Bloodline.
Once ingested, any aura would not leak out.
But... the premise of all this is that the organ Angel needs is best swallowed in one gulp; if too big, even if stored in the stomach, it must be chewed to pieces. Swallowing it raw and being discovered would be more inappropriate.
So, what small organ could be swallowed whole and unnoticed?
Faced with Angel’s inquiry, Laplace didn’t respond but looked at Housekeeper Fan across: "Can you introduce the different parts and their effects?"
As Laplace spoke, Housekeeper Fan would naturally not refuse.
However, Housekeeper Fan didn’t speak as openly as Jasmine had before in front of Aivikato; instead, he shared the details of various parts through a "menu."