Ian entered the core region of the Elemental Mysteries for the third time.
By now, he knew the way like the back of his hand.
Following the Servant Witch, he arrived at the mountain range region of the Four Symbols Academy.
When the servant brought him to the mountain peak, he turned and said respectfully, "My lord, I am not qualified to enter the area ahead. Please wait a moment. Lord Kieran's servant will come to take you inside shortly."
Ian nodded.
He waited where he was.
Before long, he saw a long-faced servant striding over. The man sized Ian up from head to toe. "Name?"
"Ian!"
The servant immediately took out a small notebook and began flipping through it. He quickly found Ian's entry.
First-rate talent...
Upon seeing Ian's talent, he visibly relaxed, and the way he looked at Ian became rather dismissive.
"Let's go..."
With a flick of his hand, he headed forward without bothering about the person behind him.
Along the way.
Ian wanted to ask about Kieran and today's assessment.
"You'll know once you get in. What's the use of asking?" the servant said impatiently.
Ian frowned, but did not ask again.
The man truly had the eyes of a dog that looked down on people.
Soon, they arrived before a manor. It covered a vast area, with several single-story laboratories and other buildings scattered around it.
"Go in."
The servant pointed at the gates ahead.
After giving them a glance, Ian walked straight inside.
The manor was enormous, but there were signs guiding the way. In the end, Ian found Kieran before a testing ground.
He looked to be around forty. His features were so ordinary that if he were thrown into a crowd, he would vanish from sight in an instant.
He did not