681: Chapter 618: A Brand New “Kai Zi” Makes an Appearance!
(5800, First Update) 681: Chapter 618: A Brand New “Kai Zi” Makes an Appearance!
(5800, First Update) The alchemy genius from South Ridge, a guest of the Ellen Family, and one of the most outstanding young alchemists of Harrison Port, Ian, suffered an accident that turned into a blessing as he unexpectedly broke through to the Second Energy Level.
Even in the Imperial Capital, this was considered major news.
After all, it’s common to see people in their twenties at the Second Energy Level, but a sixteen-year-old at that level is rare.
Even though Ian’s Essence Organ nearly collapsed during the incident, if it weren’t for Master Gossay’s exquisite skills and the Ellen Family’s strenuous efforts to save him, he would have either died or been permanently disabled…
But achieving the Second Energy Level at such an age meant he indeed had the potential.
Potential enough to be viewed differently by the various nobles.
“Where did the Ellen Family find such a genius?”
“Haven’t you been keeping up with the news from the Imperial Capital lately?
He’s been famous for a long time, a talent discovered by Master Gossay in South Ridge.
It’s not surprising when you think about it, he is a descendant of the Cheharlowa Family from years ago…”
The clan of labyrinth maniacs who offended the Black King and were exiled…
Indeed, that does make sense.”
“I don’t know if it’s bad luck or good luck, but this young man was affected by an attack from the Tianhong King, that old bastard.
He had no choice but to use a Magic Potion to breakthrough and save his life, and it turned out to be a real stroke of fortune.
He managed to preserve his life and achieve a breakthrough.”
“Does this break the historical record?”
“Almost, just shy of it.
The historical record is held by the Colin Family.
A Chosen One at fourteen, Second Energy Level.
He almost pushed the Colin Family’s inheritance to the Fifth Energy Level, but one generation’s time just wasn’t enough…”
“Still quite impressive…”
Discussions similar to these emerged among the nobility circles attuned to the younger generation and alchemists, who were well aware of Ian’s renown and quite optimistic about the young master’s future.
Many had already invested in Ian, such as by supplying experimental materials to Ian’s lab for various reasons and excuses.
Otherwise, how could the funds from the Boleyn Workshop alone possibly cover all of Ian’s research on Efficacy Potions and his contemplation of Aether Armament?
However, this time, Ian’s breakthrough to the Second Energy Level really made some people feel they had missed out—they had originally viewed Ian as a long-term investment, thinking he was years away from this level.
Who would have thought that within a month of his arrival in the Imperial Capital, he would breakthrough to the Second Energy Level?
Could things progress any faster!
A portion of the nobles felt they might miss out on building a relationship with him, so after sending their sympathies, they continued their support at the previous level, while some believed it wasn’t too late and thus increased their investments.
The Great Knight who came to visit represented these interested parties.
You finally woke up!”
Upon seeing the awake Ian, Yisen Gard immediately rushed forward, eager to give his dear friend a hug—but he quickly remembered that Ian was still recuperating, so he hesitated and stopped in his tracks.
“No need to worry, my injuries are in the Origin Structure; my body isn’t that frail.” Ian laughed heartily and instead took the initiative to embrace the other person: “I’m feeling quite well now, and I’ll be able to resume my research in a few days.”
“And who might this be…” He turned his head to look at the blue-haired knight watching them with a smile.
“I’m glad you feel fine,” said Yisen Gard, still somewhat anxious.
Who could have anticipated the Tianhong King daring to break the Holy Mountain Pact and act so brazenly in public?
Fiery Flame Land had been quibbling all this time, arguing that the Tianhong King wasn’t actually attacking, but acting out of humanitarian concern to utterly eliminate the disaster core of the Avak Domain that was constantly causing chaos and death.
The Empire, instead of being grateful, was accusing them unfairly, claiming that they were mistreated despite their good intentions.
But winning verbal spats doesn’t equate to real advantage, and this time Fiery Flame Land found itself in a clear disadvantage in public opinion.
“As for this gentleman,” turning his head back, Yisen Gard introduced Ian: “This is the deputy commander of the Fifth Legion, the Great Knight Il Charlgaf from the Western Region of The Empire.
He’s a baron from the Qi Bai Domain.”
“I apologize for the intrusion on your rest.” The blue-haired noble smiled amiably and extended his hand with proper decorum: “Before the Avak Domain incident, we’ve been wanting to find an opportunity to discuss some matters with you, but we didn’t expect so many unforeseen events.”
The white-haired youth shook hands with him, sensing that the blue-haired knight’s strength was quite formidable, possibly even stronger than Viscount Avak equipped with the Dead River Armament, barring the ability to resurrect.
This man was definitely not an ordinary baron.
But of course, whoever Yisen Gard introduced, or whoever that power might be, surely had an extraordinary background and strength, and the subsequent conversation in the reception room confirmed this for Ian.
Il was a representative from The Empire’s Western Region’s military sector, and his visit was intended as a gesture of goodwill from a coalition of military industrial nobles of The Empire.
Representing one of The Empire’s largest military-industrial groups aside from the Duke of Solin, ‘Firestone’.
Specialized workshops under Firestone numbered over a hundred, with countless small laboratories, and they boasted over four thousand professional alchemists along with a complete talent cultivation system—true giants of the military-industrial complex, comfortably ranking within the top three within The Empire.
Ian inwardly took a deep breath, no wonder he could find Yisen Gard to help with the introduction; turns out it was the arms dealer conglomerate that was calling.