"By the time I arrived, the corruption had already been sealed by His Majesty Morning Star."
He averted his gaze. "After the matter was concluded, I didn't return immediately. Instead, I went to visit an old friend.
"He lives nearby. I was preparing to leave today when I suddenly sensed a strong fluctuation in this direction, so I came to take a look."
Ian understood.
He knew the truth about the eruption in the Burning Canyon better than anyone.
That wasn't an ordinary outbreak of corruption, but a Level Five Mother attempting to break its seal.
Aidele had already told him about a Morning Star descending to reinforce the seal.
"I see," Ian nodded.
The two found a flat, blue-green rock in the valley and sat facing each other.
Gaga crouched on Ian's shoulder, its silver eyes studying Lucian with curiosity.
Lucian glanced at it, his eyes brightening slightly.
"A Shadow Night Kite that mutated from a Raven, and it's already Tier Two? Quite rare."
