Promise

"Is there something wrong with Elina?"

Ian was taken aback when he heard Machi's words on the phone.

His brow furrowed slightly. Although Machi hadn't explained the situation on the phone, he knew that Machi wouldn't contact him unless it was a special circumstance.

"I understand. Wait a moment, I'll be right back!"

Ian said seriously, then hung up the phone.

At this point, it was basically confirmed that the legendary King Sashado of the Gandor Dynasty had already left.

I don't know where that guy went.

But it seems unlikely that they will dare to cause trouble for the time being.

The remaining work of exploring the Ruins was no longer his concern. Ian said goodbye to King and Netero and prepared to leave.

After all, he didn't have much interaction with the Hunters or members of the Exorcism Team present.

"Hey, Jin, I have to go now. See you later if there's a chance..."

After saying that, Ian pulled out a pink [Anywhere Door] from his 4D Pocket, greeted Kim, and opened the door to leave.

But.

He suddenly thought of what had happened to Elina, which might be related to the Ruins.

Taking the gold back with you would be a better option.

If you encounter any problems that he cannot solve, you can also ask Jin for advice.

When it comes to the safety of those around him, Ian never hesitates to save face.

He stopped what he was doing, looked at Jin, and spoke directly.

"Um... my companion is having some problems and might need your help, Jin. Could you please come with me first..."

He hesitated for a moment before continuing.

"If anything unexpected happens here, we can come back anytime, it won't take up much of your time."

Upon hearing Ian's words, Kim paused for a moment, then nodded immediately.

"Don't worry, if there's anything I can do to help, I'll do my best!"

Solving the problems of this Ruins was very important to him.

However, now that Ian has asked for help, he naturally won't ignore his request.

After all, if Ian hadn't stepped in to help, this would have been a different story.

Nobody knows what the outcome will be.

Who knows, they might all perish in these Ruins.

Strictly speaking...

It was Ian who saved everyone's lives.

However... this guy didn't seem to care that much.

"Click--"

In a corner of the Ruins.

The Anywhere Door opened, Ian grabbed Kim's arm, grinning.

"You're not so bad when you say something serious sometimes..."

Jin pursed her lips.

"Hey, don't get me wrong, I've always been serious, it's just that you're judging me with prejudice..."

Upon hearing his words, Ian waved his hand.

Fine, I need your help, so whatever you scumbag father say goes. I'm too lazy to argue with you.

"How did we leave? Is this door the tool you used to get here directly from Ejin City?"

At this moment, Jin was curious about how Ian had come to be.

Ian smiled mysteriously.

He opened the Anywhere Door and, before anyone else could notice him, took Jin and stepped inside.

Everything seemed to have changed.

One second they were inside a pitch-black cave in the Ruins.

The next second, they appeared in a low-key yet luxurious aristocratic house.

Jin looked around at the house decorations in surprise.

He already had a guess in his mind that they had probably arrived at the Sharku Manor where Ian was currently staying.

"That's... that's really amazing!"

"Even now, I still can't understand how you did it. This... this is beyond my understanding of Nen Abilities..."

Even King, aside from surprise and admiration, had nothing to say about Ian's tool and ability.

Although I don't know what the limitations are of this item.

However... spanning nearly a thousand kilometers, the value of this capability alone is immeasurable.

However, he showed no sign of jealousy whatsoever.

Everything is open and honest.

In particular, after witnessing Sashado's appearance and abilities, he gained a deeper understanding of Nen.

In the past, he always thought that he had thoroughly studied Nian.

But as things stand, he still has a long way to go...

As Sashado said.

He was just a mortal who committed the sin of pride.

Even disregarding Sashado's status as an enemy, Sasador, as a pioneer from thousands of years ago, was far superior to him in the use of Nen.

Jin realized how arrogant he had been before; he was nothing more than a frog in a well with a limited perspective.

"Actually..."

Just as Ian was about to offer some explanation for his abilities, he heard Kim speak for himself.

"However, thought should be something so peculiar and beyond imagination..."

"I was too arrogant in the past. There were many things that even I couldn't figure out, yet I thought I had mastered Nen. In reality, I'm still just an apprentice when it comes to Nen..."

Jin gave a self-deprecating laugh, then his eyes blazed with excitement as he spoke with high spirits.

"But that's the charm of recitation!"

"It's so interesting to live in this world where there are always new things to pursue. It feels amazing!"

Ian's lips twitched slightly. Seeing Kim suddenly get all fired up on his own, he didn't say anything more.

It can only be...

As long as you're happy...

After putting away the [Anywhere Door], Ian unfolded the "Circle" and quickly found Elina and Machi together with Kim.

Upon seeing Elina, Ian paused, his expression turning strange, and asked a question.

What happened to Elina's hair?

Noticing Ian's strange gaze, Elina blushed slightly and timidly looked away.

When Machi saw Ian return, her tense expression immediately relaxed, and she replied.

"This is what I meant by the unusual situation that happened to Elina..."

Then, she told Ian and Kim, who was standing nearby, about Elina's hallucinations.

She saw Ian bring Kim.

He then realized that Jin was a trustworthy person, so he did not hide anything from him.

After listening to what she said...

Ian frowned, while Kim, standing beside him, slightly raised his hand to his chin, pondering as he spoke softly.

"It sounds like this happened around..."

He exchanged a glance with Ian beside him; they both realized the same thing.

"The moment Sashado left!"

However, Ian then had some doubts.

"However, why does Sashado's departure from the Ruins affect Elina...?"

"What Elina heard was rather bizarre..."

"Sound..."

Ian frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.

"It's as if something is trying to take over Elina's soul!"

Upon hearing Ian's words, Kim's eyes also became serious.

"That possibility isn't out of the question... Ian..."

"There has been a precedent for this."

Jin spoke calmly, while Ian was taken aback as he listened to his explanation.

"I once read an article posted by Ruin Hunter. A similar case occurred in the Jiyana Tribe on the Youlian Continent. That Hunter recorded this as 'Soul Seizure.'"

"Soul Seizure?" Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

Elina's pretty face turned pale; she was somewhat frightened.

Machi gently squeezed her cold little hand and comforted her.

"Don't worry, Elina, with Ian here, everything will be fine..."

Ian noticed that Elina was startled by Kim's blunt words, so he turned to look at Elina and said very seriously.

"Elina, forget about Soul Seizure or Soul Seizure, believe me, as long as I'm here, I won't let anything harm a single hair on your head..."