Legacy of the Dark Sage

Chapter 1121: Return (1)

Zigor and the elders changed their opinion about Kyran after learning the truth behind the Emperor's intentions and realizing an important point.

In all the things that happened after Kyran appeared before them, he never mentioned having any intentions of assuming leadership over the Blade Dancer Clan. True that he appointed an overseer over them who possessed more authority than the current Head of the Clan, but he appointed someone from the clan as well, Uilleam. Moreover, Zigor and the elders knew Uilleam's unwavering loyalty to the clan.

But his loyalty was not blinded like most. To give a better comparison, if he had to make a decision between saving the majority of their members but risking the clan's future or sacrificing the majority to secure a better future, Uilleam was the latter.

A good example of this was how Uilleam chose to perform an oath with Kyran and work for him to protect Shiloh— someone who could become one of the clan's pillars in the future, a beacon of hope for the clan's future.

Looking at Uilleam's decision at that time from another perspective, one can see that he actually gave their clan a chance to be completely free from the Emperor's rule, a weighty decision that could change the course of their clan's history.

Kyran said he would establish a new force and that the Blade Dancer Clan would become a part of it. However, Zigor and the elders noticed that he did not mean to use the clan as the starting group. Rather, it was a separate group among several others.

Zigor and the elders did not know how Kyran would grow his force, but the fact that he did not ask their clan to find others to recruit to their cause was proof that he did not want to take advantage of them.

Of course, Zigor and the elders might be overthinking a lot of things just from their short interaction with Kyran. Nevertheless, they already changed their perspective about Kyran the moment he chose to have a proper conversation with Zigor.

"Establishing a new force is no easy feat," Zigor warned Kyran after a moment's pause.

"I know."

"Are you sure you are not going to use our clan?"

"As I said, I only want you to focus on stabilizing your clan, building a proper stronghold on this plane, and strengthening yourselves."

"What will you do then?"

"I'm expecting some guests in a few days. You'll meet them, too, since they can be considered part of that new force."

"If that is the case, I suggest we have Tehila join in," Geir suggested. "You seem to have enough understanding of our clan, so you may have already known that the Sound House has good connections outside of the clan."

Kyran did not respond at once. He looked at Geir with a thoughtful expression before saying, "I'll keep that in mind."

Kyran's hesitation did not go unnoticed by Geir and Zigor. However, they did not voice their doubts because they had an inkling that that subject should only be discussed behind closed doors between a few clan members— specifically, members with enough authority and integrity.

They talked some more about the construction of the walls and exploration of the region before Kyran dismissed them.

But the very fact that he managed to wake them when the Alchemist could not was already suspicious.

Besides, Geir did not know how Kyran managed to keep track of the situation in their clan if not for Shiloh, and Uilleam gave him constant updates.

Zigor was silent after Geir finished sharing his thoughts. After a moment of pondering, he shook his head and said with a wry smile, "How did he manage to go off our radar for a long time? For a mage— no, rather, a combat mage— to be proficient in Array and Alchemy to such a level... Just who is he?"

Geir shook his head, "I'm just glad that he took an interest in our clan."

"Hm..." Zigor could not agree more.

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After Kyran left the room, he went to meet the Blade Dancer Clan's Alchemist. There, he checked the materials the expedition team collected and made a mental note of the things they could use it for.

Fortunately, the Head Alchemist was very welcoming. He did not fear Kyran, nor did he show any hostility. As a matter of fact, he was a blabbermouth the moment he started talking about the different rare materials they managed to get from the beast carcasses.

Kyran did not mind. He even felt entertained because it was rare to find a mage in the Higher Realm that was that friendly. The citizens in Ogen were pretty friendly, which was true, but that was only because he seemed harmless, and yes, they found his appearance very interesting.

Kyran and the Head Alchemist, Yazu, a bubbly middle-aged man with a small stature, talked for a long time, and some of the alchemists with them gave up following and listening in on them.

Initially, they were quite interested in their discussion, but when their topic jumped from one to another and the complexity became far too deep, they could only give up and focus on dissecting the beast carcass before them.

Five or six hours later, Kyran and Yazu left the area where the other alchemists were dissecting the beast carcasses and went to an Alchemy Room.

Fortunately, there was still an Alchemy Room intact for them to use.

The two went there to concoct potions and pills. However, Kyran proposed it. He planned on teaching Yazu a more effective healing potion and pill to ensure the wounded members of the Blade Dancer Clan would recover faster without suffering any lasting side effects.

Yazu welcomed the idea without any qualms. This made Kyran like him more.

As far as his experience in the Higher Realm had been, most of the high-level mages with good specialties tended to be obnoxious. Kyran could only count on his hands those he met who were friendly or did not act arrogant in front of him.

Yazu was, in fact, one of the few mages in the clan who held little interest in the clan's politics or the overall happenings outside. He was only interested in learning and improving his Alchemy. Thus, he gladly accepted when Kyran offered to teach him a new recipe.

Still, Yazu did not have many expectations for the new recipe. He believed that it might be an improved version of a simplified one of a more complex and high-grade healing recipe.

However, the moment Kyran started, Yazu was entranced. He did not expect that the rumored new 'head' of the clan was proficient in Alchemy!