Above The Sky
Chapter 512 - 512 481 Things Have Gotten Interesting 13

512: Chapter 481 Things Have Gotten Interesting (1/3) 512: Chapter 481 Things Have Gotten Interesting (1/3) “The Solitary Mountain conference?

I knew you’d be interested in it.

There’s been a lot of traffic to and from the Imperial Capital recently; I’m aware of the situation.”

“It is said that the Grand Prophet of the Hall of Ten Thousand Spirits has foretold a burgeoning presence from the sea beyond—the other name for the void and the starry sky—and some astromancy sorcerers from the City of Knowledge have also observed anomalies in the void.”

Yisen Gard, accompanied by Ian and Hua’an Shuangdie, arrived at the residential area of the third tier, where the inhabitants were mostly wealthy individuals or the families of court ministers and high officials.

The main residence of the Ellen Family was not located here, but they still owned a house.

The streets were clean and tidy, the trees stood tall, and a faint fragrance from the inner ring garden could be sniffed.”

Surrounding the tier, simulated light screens imitated the skyline and sunset outside the Imperial Capital.

Yisen Gard raised his head, gazing at the simulated sky, “Although the sky above us has always been dim, I still remember you saying it should be filled with stars.”

“This news must be of importance to you, so I took the liberty of gathering some.”

“Thank you,” said Ian, listening quietly.

When they reached this point, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, “It is indeed very important news, and I’m very interested.”

“However, this message alone probably isn’t enough to bring delegations from so many powers to Solitary Mountain.”

“Indeed,” Yisen Gard stopped walking, they had arrived at the entrance of a detached villa in the third tier.

“Huai Guang Church says that this is an unprecedented catastrophe that will trigger incredible destruction…

Well, I know it sounds a bit alarmist, but I recall both you and Teacher believed in the Huai Guang Church…”

Ian looked up, his eyes showing surprise as he looked at the blonde youth, “Did they really say that?”

Yisen Gard blinked, asserting firmly, “Just so.

The Grand Archbishop of the Vowed Oath in the Imperial Capital told me himself.”

“Is this the background of important people?”

Upon hearing the words ‘personally,’ Ian couldn’t help but remark, and Yisen Gard smiled, “I never thought I’d be doing these things before… but once I really started, I realized how solitary I had been.”

“And…

quite arrogantly so.”

Under the guidance of Yisen Gard, everyone entered the villa, and the blonde youth clapped his hands, causing the crystal lamps to light up and illuminate the entire first-floor hall.”

The light, like flowing water, moved back and forth in the long lamps, surprising Frost Butterfly with a soft gasp.

Noticing her reaction, Yisen Gard smiled, “This is indeed a water light lamp made with Fae technology, using the same principles of luminescence as some Fae…

It must feel a bit familiar, right?”

It wasn’t just Frost Butterfly who felt familiar, even Ian did—the thing was essentially an artistic creation made with the luminescent material of a water Fae, which then drove the triple state transition of water.

One could guess it would remain lit for half a month on a single charge…

Could it be anything but familiar?

As for whether a Fae would be afraid of a lamp made from Fae materials…

Hey, these creatures would sell their own ashes, so if you ask if Fae are afraid, they’d only say you’re quite creative, teach me a bit, I want to shine myself!

“Please have a seat.”

The hall’s sofa was made of Desert-tailed Mink fur, very comfortable and warm, and did not cause any sense of heat.

After Ian and his party sat down, Yisen Gard didn’t stop, “I’ll go make some tea…”

“Really, there’s no need—we’ve all had some already,” Ian said, waving his hands dismissively.

He removed his armor, placing the Entangling Void Armor aside, while Hua’an continued to look at the water light lamp, contemplatively, “So that’s how it is made…

Humans really can be unexpectedly brilliant with their ideas!”

Her wings began to flicker behind her, though due to the properties of Origin Quality, it didn’t shimmer and flow like the water light lamp.

Frost Butterfly also started to imitate.

“You’re sure you don’t want any?”

Yisen paused for a moment, while Ian motioned for him to sit down quickly, “I’m sure…

Instead of that, I’m more interested in what you’ve been up to recently, how you’ve been.”

“To be honest,” Yisen Gard slowly sat down, placing the book in his hand on the table, he spoke seriously, “That’s what I’ve been wanting to ask as well.”

Ian shared all his actions since leaving Harrison Port with Yisen Gard.

Of course, it was a corrected version.

This included joining the Dragon Worship Cult, obtaining the relevant inheritance, and even the assault by the Magnetic Light Knight and the counterattack after receiving support from the Dragon Worship Cult.

The young man knew clearly that all the favors he had received along the way were mostly thanks to Yisen Gard and his family’s backing.

It was the attention from the Ellen Family and the two royal members behind them that had brought him this ‘privilege.’

And Yisen Gard himself was different.

This young noble of the same age, could almost be said to be Ian’s only ally now.

Together, they had conquered the Southern Sea Great Labyrinth, fought and overcome powerful adversaries, and the secret behind the Ian family was closely related to the destiny that Yisen Gard bore.

Not to mention, Yisen Gard’s teacher, Master Gossay, was also a witness to the Dark Moon upheaval and had met the Former Emperor and Teacher Hiliad…

The other party also knew about Ian’s identity as a disciple of Hiliad.

The most important thing was…

Yisen Gard’s character was indeed quite good.

Having him as an ally was much better for Ian than others.

And towards an ally, one should be as truthful as necessary, so that the mutual help does not result in waste and inefficiency.

Of course.

Ian would not reveal his identity as a disciple of Hiliad to the other party until Yisen Gard had grown once again—unless he secured a position as relatively independent and self-sufficient as that of Master Gossay.

As for the Prophet and the Silver Chip…

Not mentioning these things was a form of protection for Yisen Gard.

“To think…”

After hearing all this, Yisen Gard couldn’t help but mutter softly in amazement, “To think it’s so dangerous…

so pressing…

If it weren’t for your intelligence and talent, Ian, you might have easily died on the way.”

“It’s not that dangerous.”

Ian shook his head slightly.

He wasn’t really refuting Yisen Gard’s view, but for him, aside from the somewhat dangerous conversation with Marquis Barton, all other battles and encounters were essentially overpowered; it was just that he needed to camouflage his true strength.

For ordinary people, his two months of travel were indeed incredibly astounding.

But ordinary people would not willingly get involved in events wherever they went— they would rather hide in corners and avoid all danger.

That was indeed the safest method.

However, it made the process of becoming stronger too slow.

“After I returned to the Imperial Capital, I felt as if I had just woken from a dream.”

After reflecting on Ian’s journey, Yisen Gard stood up and went to his room’s bookshelf to fetch some scrolls and documents, then shared them with Ian who had followed him, “Afterwards, I began to gradually collect information about the Imperial Capital, about the Erlen Family, and about myself.”

“To be honest, it was as if I recognized myself all over again…”

…

Hua’an and the Frost Butterfly were in the living room.

At that moment, the Frost Butterfly had completely mastered how to imitate the crystal lamp above her head, her icy wings shimmering with a coffee-colored luster, and that proud expression seeming to wait for others to praise her made Hua’an couldn’t help but rub her small face.

The Fairy Miss was not lacking in common sense, and Ian’s conversation with Yisen Gard had made her realize that the young man traveling with a little fairy was not, as she initially thought, a harmless yet quite talented ‘potential fairy.’

Moreover, he was even directly connected to her mission to South Ridge, to that ‘Southern Sea Great Labyrinth.’

“Could this be purposefully mentioned for me to hear?”

Thinking this, Hua’an couldn’t help but smile slightly.

Indeed, the affairs Ian was involved in could be very dangerous…

and even related to the Imperial Capital’s nobles and many conspiracies and schemes.

And there were quite a few crafty tricks involved.

But it was because of this…

“…that things started to become interesting.”

Fae like this kind of feeling.