Above The Sky
Chapter 752 - 752 14 Scott's Path to Advancement Mini

752: Chapter 14 Scott’s Path to Advancement (Mini Chapter) 752: Chapter 14 Scott’s Path to Advancement (Mini Chapter) The lead knight’s headless corpse collapsed to the ground, and then Ian once again raised his hand, his indifferent gaze sweeping over the other Highland Knights who had just shown terrified expressions.

He lifted his finger and pointed five times.

Then, accompanied by five piercing supersonic booms, another five headless bodies collapsed to the ground.

It was over just like that.

Easy, simple, pleasurable.

There was no need for any other nonsense—Ian’s biggest targets and enemies had been delivered right to him by Colonel Majorva, allowing for an effortless slaughter.

“Ah.”

After killing these Highland Knights, whose heads weren’t entirely useless, Ian sighed, but his tone carried a hint of cheerfulness: “Not all Sublimators have functioning brains—at least the six of them combined probably weren’t as smart as Goul, who was the former captain of the guard and left just yesterday morning.”

This was the Leyan Territory, which just a few days ago had still been occupied by the Highlanders.

The only person in contact with the outside world now was Ian—including all the intelligence from Nauman City, which also came solely from Ian’s mouth.

Just how lacking in vigilance could these Highland Knights be to wholly believe the intelligence from Nauman City?

Didn’t they fear that Marquis Barton and Ian were in cahoots?

Obviously, judging by the outcome, they hadn’t thought of these things at all.

They purely died of stupidity.

“Scott, take care of the bodies and have the soldiers cremate them using the light beam guns,” Ian instructed.

“I’ll think of a reason…

Never mind, just write them off as missing.

If necessary, say they were attacked by a frenzied Sharp Claw Tiger en route and died a horrible death, with their bodies not fully intact.”

“To prevent the spread of fungal infections from Fiery Flame Land, I had them cremated immediately…

As for the ashes, they were accidentally lost on the way back to Nauman City and scattered by the wind.”

Now, Ian also somewhat understood why Viscount Grant had written ‘died from being struck by an Ironclad Shark during a great storm’ and ‘anyway, just missing’ as subtly perfunctory answers for the death of the two judges in Harrison Port…

because as long as these people were eliminated, the reason didn’t matter at all, no one would seek justice for them.

It’s their fault for being fools.

Now, Ian was the only remaining ‘Lord Knight’ in the Leyan Territory—and he, this sole surviving Lord Knight, had also repelled the Rebel Highlanders and the Xuānfēng Sect.

As long as he could repel the vanguard of the main Highlander force next, it was a certainty that he would become the Lord of the whole Leyan Territory and a formal Noble.

“Yes, my lord!”

Scott immediately prepared to deal with the headless corpses lying before them, and Ian noticed a hint of envy and satisfaction in his adjutant’s eyes.

Clearly, Sublimators didn’t need any conspiracy or scheme; when the time came, they possessed the power to instantly annihilate their opponents…

For truly intelligent people, it was most desirable.

“What’s the matter?”

The young man smiled and asked, “Envious?”

“Ah, this…

My lord…”

Witnessing Scott’s slightly flustered attempt to explain but ending up not knowing how to, Ian laughed and patted his shoulder, “Don’t worry, I’ve noticed you’ve been writing well lately, and your academic level indeed already meets the requirements…

Without a doubt, you can definitely become an outstanding Sublimator.”

“When the materials are sufficient, and once our territory is stable, I will personally concoct the Magic Potion for you.”

Speaking to this point, Ian himself paused thoughtfully, “But I do need to choose a better Bloodline True Form Inheritance for you…”

It wasn’t just pie in the sky; this indeed required careful consideration.

Ian’s own team hadn’t fully assembled yet.

His brother Alan was studying at Embrace Light, so there was no need to worry much about the future as long as sufficient resources were provided.

At most, when the time came, they would ask the Bishop of White Mist about the procedures for their Clerics.

Although at present, it seemed that the Huai Guang Church’s level of insanity was among the least severe of all major powers on the Terra Continent, at the end of the day, they were also insane, and the essence of their beliefs might be something strange.

Green Tide had already reached the First Power Level Peak and only needed to wait for the Magic Potion to advance to the Second Energy Level, but Ian had him hold off to exercise and heal his injuries.

Ian thought it might be possible now, while the side effects of changing inheritances at low levels weren’t too severe, to switch him to a True Form with greater potential, the ‘Tide Messenger’.

Between the Wave Scout and Tide Messenger, the latter undoubtedly had greater potential.

Plus, a True Form capable of controlling tidal forces could assist him and Shasha in establishing a foundation in naval affairs.

As for Shasha, she was now an Aurora Titan Shark.

In the future, it seemed she would follow that path.

The King of the Dead Adalbert hadn’t arrived yet, and Ian already had the King’s Inheritance.

If he wanted to advance in the future, in addition to increasing his subjects, honing the King’s own power, and self-improvement were also viable—after all, the King’s Inheritance wasn’t fully dependent on the power of Lost Souls, as Duke of Solin next door made clear, with Lost Souls being primarily a support and amplifier most of the time.

Looking at it this way, only Scott didn’t have a clear path to follow.

“What inheritance do you want?”

With this in mind, Ian thought it was better to ask Scott himself: “What kind of abilities do you like?

What kind of inheritance do you find interesting and believe you’re good at?”

“Just say it.”

Ian was in a good mood now: “So that I can prepare the Magical Medicine Ingredients later.”

Scott opened his mouth, and he almost said ‘I don’t have such thoughts,’ but he was very clear that when Ian said these words, it was not out of politeness or to probe.

The other party was genuinely considering what kind of Magic Potion to offer him…

to determine his future.

“I think…” Scott pondered seriously and finally concluded, “I want a legacy that is resilient enough to protect you at critical moments.

Although you have an Armor Suit and might not need it, if there’s an assassination attempt at a critical moment, then I should become a shield.”

——So, you want to be The Unyielding Fortress, too?

Although Ian’s face was expressionless, he found it a bit difficult to contain his emotions, “I don’t need a human shield, okay?

Even if you really can’t master The Unyielding Fortress, you won’t be able to shield me from bullets.”

——No, that won’t do.

You must choose another one.

“Good thinking.”

Even though that’s what he thought, Ian still complimented Scott on the surface, “But as you said, I have an Armor Suit, and in the future, I may even acquire Aether Armament, and the Fairy Heritage is not so easily terminated…

so the need in this area is actually not very high.”

“Scott, what I want is the inheritance you truly desire, not for my sake—a Sublimator must pursue their own desires and dreams.

Working for me may be one of your ideas, but only true passion will sustain you.”

——But I sincerely want to be the shield in front of you, right?

Scott was also a bit confused.

In fact, the majority of Sublimator aides and guards on the Terra Continent do indeed have this thought, but since Ian has tactfully implied that he doesn’t need one, the Iron Folk thought for a moment and then recalled a story Ian had once told.

“If possible, I think the Aurora Titan would be a better choice,” he said.

“It’s said to be very fast, so it can help you deal with many things.”

“But I still want some extra defensive capability, so that at the very least, I can ensure my own survival, rather than dying from stray bullets in a battlefield aftermath.”

This was also a genuine concern for Scott after seeing the power of the Charged Rifle—a First-Level Sublimator faced with the volley fire of such alchemic weapons, is just as fragile as an ordinary person, and without extra defense, he feared dying unexpectedly from a stray bullet.

Being at the Second Energy Level obviated this issue, but that level was the threshold for nobility.

To become Second Energy Level, Ian would at least need to be at the Third Energy Level and prepared to become a high-ranking noble.

That seemed too far off.

“Fast, huh…

That shouldn’t be a problem.”

Ian nodded thoughtfully.

If Scott also wanted the Aurora Titan, then indeed, he could have it.

Ian had experience concocting related Magic Potions for Shasha.

Moreover, as Scott himself mentioned, the Aurora Titan’s ability to control electromagnetism and light would indeed be very compatible with the ‘Prism Armament’ and ‘Magnetic Storm Armament,’ the two types of weapons Ian was developing for the future.

Thinking this way, as his own aide and one of the future leaders of the cutting-edge troops, the Aurora Titan would indeed be the optimal choice for Scott.

And most importantly, the defense that Scott wanted wasn’t really an issue.

“Spirit Energy Granting.”

Ian thought of the sharing of the King of the Dead’s abilities, “One of the two Spirit Energy Granting options I develop in the future…

Nether Armor and Shelter Domain are clearly very well suited to Scott’s requirements.”

“Besides the Bloodline True Form, an additional ‘Divine Arts Granting’ system allows Sublimators to gain strength.”

Perhaps it was for this reason that he considered how to share the abilities of the King of the Dead?

With this thought… Scott could very well be the first of his Protector Knights.

And it was with this foundation that he developed the subsequent True Form Heritage related to ‘Protector Knights.’

At this moment, Ian also couldn’t help but recall the divine power granted behind the Magnetic Light Knight…

Although currently, Ian couldn’t be sure who was behind it, he blindly guessed it must be someone high up in The Empire and related to the Four Great Orthodox Churches.

Otherwise, Marquis Barton’s attitude toward the Magnetic Light Knight wouldn’t be so delicate; he must know some inside story, which is why he didn’t take action himself but allowed Ian to use the power of the Dragon Worship Cult to eliminate him.

On Terra, others are also researching this technology; Ian can’t assume he’s unique.

“But it will definitely be the fastest.”

“After all, I am a Prophet—I’ve foreseen the scene of my success, while you are probably still going astray.”

The Prophet connects the future with the present, and Ian couldn’t help but smile slightly, “The first Protector Knight has already secured his place, so who will be the ‘Avenger Messenger’ of the future?”

This question would wait for the future to reveal.

At this moment, having decided on Scott’s future Magic Potion and development, Ian proceeded to continue working with him.

Meanwhile.

——Headquarters of the Rebel Highlanders.

——South Ridge, Midra Autonomous Region.

An intense argument was ongoing between an emissary of the Fiery Flame Land and the leader of the Rebel Highlanders.