Above The Sky
Chapter 566 - 566 535 If You Don't Look for Trouble Trouble Will Come Looking for You 33

566: Chapter 535: If You Don’t Look for Trouble, Trouble Will Come Looking for You (3/3) 566: Chapter 535: If You Don’t Look for Trouble, Trouble Will Come Looking for You (3/3) Michael’s tone was as intimidating as it could be, seemingly deliberate to instill fear.

Ian fell silent for a while, and then he laughed.

“Isn’t this exactly what Your Highness wished for?”

Sitting on the chair in the archives room, the silver-haired youth said somewhat slyly, “With the help of Your Highness, a top powerhouse at the Fourth Energy Level, this exploration with the Fairy Misses will be much safer.”

[Indeed, talking to you is really enjoyable—and you even noticed the arrival of my Heart Light Body?

Old Phoenix wasn’t wrong, your Spirit Energy truly is unexpectedly strong, almost akin to the legendary ‘True Sight’]

Upon hearing Ian’s words, Michael let out a hearty laugh, obviously very pleased with the boy’s quick response: [As for what you said…

indeed]

[I’m being watched by too many, I can’t openly go there.

Although the Fourth Energy Level is strong, compromises are still necessary]

[But I know, as my grandfather’s heir, even if you had no intention of stirring the waters, you would at least go to see the ‘plan’ of the other heir and try to reconstruct Grandfather’s true intentions back in his day]

[This generation’s Duke of Solin was originally a rather mild-mannered person, yet now he’s done something as mad as nearly sacrificing an entire Viscount’s domain…

It’s not like him, there must be another reason behind the disaster in the Avak region]

[Perhaps, for the Duke of Solin, it was also accidental—which means we might have the chance to intervene]

Just as Ian thought, the Second Prince also believed that there was something off about the Duke of Solin.

He believed that the disaster in the Avak region was an accident.

And this accident…

was also a good opportunity for him to attempt ‘reclaiming the legacy’.

As for Ian?

Hey, in the eyes of such big shots, Ian was already considered one of their own.

Since Michael himself had no time to learn Alchemy, he naturally considered that part of the ‘reclaiming’ as done.

And Ian was well aware of this.

He did not mind it, in fact, he was quite welcoming of it.

The Dragon Worship Cult thought of him as their own, the Alchemy Association thought of him as their own, Count Phoenix took a liking to him, the Knight Order of Inspectorate and the Second Prince also felt he was their own…

—Wonderful!

When he became ‘their own’ to everyone, it was probably also when he’d accomplish his wish.

Sadly, even if Ian wanted to do such a thing, it would be quite difficult.

As for the fact that the Duke of Solin actually held Inaga II’s Legacy…

it also solved a mystery for Ian—he finally understood from where that sense of fateful connection originated.

Michael wanted to reclaim the legacy that belonged to the Duke of Solin and so did Ian.

But for now, he would let the Second Prince do it, for if it was about documents, freeloading a copy would be much easier than he imagined.

[Next, I will not contact you to avoid detection.

But once you arrive in the Western Territory, at the temporary camp of the Knight Order of Inspectorate, call my name.

I will hear it and then manifest]

Michael’s Heart Light Body spoke thus, as the Light Bird began to fade: [I will provide you with a squad to ensure your safety…

and don’t forget, Ian, whatever you plan to do, staying alive is most important]

[Your life, whether to yourself, to your family, or to us who have invested in you…

is extremely precious]

[Not to mention your dreams.

Whatever your dream may be, with the strength of your Spirit Energy, it must be a grand one—don’t die, it wouldn’t be fair to your aspirations]

“I will keep safety in mind,”

That was all Ian could respond with, as he could hear the sincerity in Michael’s warning, but he could not commit to more: “Well then, Your Highness, if possible, I would like to specify some acquaintances for the escort team.”

[No problem]

The Second Prince naturally would not concern himself with these trivialities: [All these little things are up to you]

Michael’s Heart Light Body left.

And after a while of silence, Ian realized that the other party’s gaze indeed was no longer locked onto him.

——In the Imperial Capital, it’s truly hard to keep a secret.

Thinking this, the young man was convinced that his cautious choice not to rashly make and take the Rock Cast Knight Potion was correct.

He had always been observing the possibilities of making and taking the Magic Potion, and the results weren’t very good, likely for this reason.

Especially recently, Michael had probably been keeping an eye on Ian.

In the eyes of this Second Prince, Ian probably knew about his identity as the successor to the Duke of Sorin and would go to the Western Territory no matter what to check it out.

He was conveniently hitching a ride under his cover, deceiving others.

If Ian didn’t go this time, it would arouse Michael’s suspicions.

Moreover, he might even start doubting Ian’s identity as the ‘Alchemy Skill Inheritor of Inaga II’…

That wouldn’t be good at all.

Ian could only maintain people’s trust in his disguise ‘with rationality’, especially when they deduced the situation themselves, which made it easier to conceal.

But, he could not afford to be scrutinized too closely.

Once that happened, Ian was bound to fall.

Now, even to keep his disguise intact, he had to go to the Western Territory.

“In a hazy moment, the right choice was still made…

Indeed, when an opportunity presents itself, thinking about escaping for safety could bring about danger instead.”

“Rejecting what the heavens bestow leads to punishment; hesitating when the moment comes brings about disaster.

Prophets must always remember this.”

Sighing deeply in his heart, Ian felt somewhat relieved, “Although there might be surprises, having the Fourth Power Level as a safeguard, I don’t think there will be any real danger.”

“But I can’t place all my safety on Michael either.

My own strength needs further improvement.”

And now was a perfect opportunity.

In order to avoid detection, Michael wouldn’t pay attention to Ian again until after he had reached the Western Territory and ‘called his name’.

Apart from Michael, with the major events happening in the Western Territory, no one else would care about a minor character like myself who just had some talent in Alchemy.

“Speaking of this, to have a response just by reciting their name…

Although it requires a specific area or object to achieve, with the Fourth Power Level, it’s nearly divine, isn’t it?

And the Fifth Power Level probably isn’t much different from a walking deity on earth.”

With these thoughts, Ian used the Foresight View and Clairvoyance through the walls to observe the feedback from the Frost Butterfly.

Hmm…

Huh?

Ian was stunned.

Because the light the Frost Butterfly sent back was not purple, not even blue…

——But silver?!

Blinking, Ian was sure he hadn’t mistaken, and he was greatly surprised, “What’s going on — how could my advancement to the Dual Second Energy Level Bipolar Domain have such a huge impact on the future?!”

Although not quite sure why, the young man became even more vigilant.

Just this silver feedback alone let Ian know just how much gain there could be from stirring up the ‘big mess’ involving the ‘Duke of Sorin, Spirit Wisdom Institute, and Fiery Flame Land’, and even ‘Inaga II’s Legacy’.

And with that gain, how much risk accompanied it.

After all, the Frost Butterfly was different from the Little Fairy and Elan from back then.

Even if Ian died, Hua’an and Mo Feng would take care of this ‘orphan’…

Rather, killing a Fae in the true sense of the term was the challenging part.

He absolutely must not let his guard down due to the massive rewards at stake!

With such caution, Ian called back the staff and continued the registration process for the three Fairy Misses.

Then, he designated Tres’ squad to guard them, escorting this ‘special observation team’ to the Avak region in the Western Territory.