Above The Sky

Chapter 1626 - 305: The Secluded Valley Descends from the Heavens

What’s even more worrying is that he hasn’t firmly determined his own label.

If he were 100% committed to Mahdi, the Empire might not do much to him... at least leave a side for the Empire, unlike the brotherly communication channel he has with Ian.

But on the surface, it appears that his connection to Mahdi is merely incidental due to his relationship with Ian, not reaching that level of rapport.

This makes people think differently, even considering him as merely an opportunist, which they look down upon.

—When others say you have ties with the exile appointed by the Imperial Emperor, you better truly do have such ties.jpg

This, indeed, is one of the embarrassments Yisen Gard has faced recently.

The trip to the Exotic Species Research Institute, Yisen Gard, Ian, and Anfa all had exchanges with ’Mahdi Ravine’ and were clearly members of the same team.

Ian is a Prophet; even if he secretly communicates with the Empire’s exile, no one dares to listen in, especially since he’s the leader of the South Ridge victory. To maintain future prospects in the South, it’s best to pretend not to see.

Anfa is the princess of the Blood of the Ten Kings in the City of Knowledge, a victor’s princess, and a possible heir to the Fifth Energy Level... Such status, what accusations can the Imperial People levy? Criticize the foreigner’s contact with their exiled Ghost Valley Knight? It’s only natural!

It should be known that the Black Princess Goran of the National Domain Department, who defected, accepted the Top Seat’s Blood from the Old Ancestor, once directly offered herself to invite the Ghost Valley Knight to join.

Only Yisen Gard, being an Imperial Person and an Imperial Noble, not a local Lord... his good relations with Mahdi naturally cause his network in the Imperial Capital to shrink.

No one wants to be noticed by His Majesty the Emperor because of this.

Although in academia it has no impact, in the noble circle, he’s indeed finding it hard to get along.

This is also why Ian and Yisen Gard have thought about sending him to the South Ridge. Given the current situation, Silverpeak Domain is getting larger, requiring other leading management personnel, and Yisen Gard needs to lower his visibility.

As for why Count Koma has such strong dissatisfaction with Yisen Gard and Mahdi...

It’s simple. He’s a typical big noble who lost a lot of post-war reconstruction orders to Silverpeak Domain and feels disgruntled with Ian and Mahdi.

"Count Koma."

So Yisen Gard frowned slightly, saying in a deep voice, "I received an invitation from the Chief Scholar of the City of Knowledge, Grand Scholar Kerraith, please be cautious with your words."

"As for your accusations, I will remember them all. When I return to the Imperial Capital, we can discuss them thoroughly in the Noble Court."

"Heh, young people shouldn’t have such a temper."

Count Koma sneered, "By the way, it’s quite a coincidence. I also have a mission heading to the City of Knowledge."

"The Ghost Valley Knight’s strength comes entirely from the First Knight, who handed over all his legacy to him, much of which is the Empire’s resources... It’s said there are even royal legacies taken during the Dark Moon turmoil."

"Those legacies aren’t important; the crucial point is that the Former Emperor supported the First Knight’s research on the ’Domain of Extremes,’ which cannot be lost. It results from the Empire’s resources and shouldn’t remain solely with the Ghost Valley Knight."

"Meeting with the Ghost Valley Knight this time, I must seek an explanation."

"Indeed!" "Certainly, it should be so!"

Other Imperial Nobles and Emissaries echoed the sentiment.

In response, Yisen Gard felt no pressure, finding it rather amusing instead.

Classic. Whether Count Koma or other nobles, their arrogance and egoism fit perfectly.

Having been around smart people for so long, Yisen Gard forgot that on the vast Terra Continent, with so many nobles, there must be some fools. Did he think it was a world of unity?

But actually, it might not be mere foolishness.

Yisen Gard silently stepped aside, his ’conceding’ response, in turn, left Count Koma and the others unable to continue the topic.

With his increasingly powerful sensory ability, Yisen Gard also sensed that the nobles before him were not truly disheartened but felt a sense of relief at accomplishing their ’task.’

Possibly, Count Koma and the others indeed came with a mission... they were setting the stage, gathering momentum.

Reaching the City of Knowledge, they could use it as an excuse to confront Mahdi.

Regardless of whether they can reclaim any related Domain of Extremes technology, it allows them to suppress the air of this Second Generation of the Immovable Firmament, gaining an advantage in upcoming negotiations.

Yet, upon thinking of this, he couldn’t help but want to blame the Grand Scholar Kerraith for openly announcing the invitation list. This City of Knowledge leader obviously wanted to stir trouble, thus letting everyone know before the meeting began that Mahdi Ravine would be present as an observer from Dragon Island!

"I wish I was a Prophet too."

Internally complaining, Yisen Gard sighed, thinking: "According to Ian, he can see at a glance the purpose and emotions of others... Truly enviable."

At this moment, under the guidance of the Sky Armor, the Shadedale was gradually descending, crossing layers of artificial cloud walls, approaching the mainland of the City of Knowledge.