In the conference room.
"I want to participate."
The moment Ian raised his hand, everyone's eyes turned toward him.
Their expressions changed.
But it was not disdain.
Darwin and Augusto had not participated. When they saw Ian raise his hand, surprise flashed in their eyes.
It was indeed surprise.
They had already reviewed the preliminary assessment documents for this project.
But honestly, nothing had particularly surprised them.
Ian was different.
Every time he participated in one of these projects, he brought them some surprises.
In contrast, the other alchemists participating in the project all became solemn.
Even Dante, an Advanced Alchemist, looked over at this moment.
His expression was filled with caution.
Evan, a Junior Alchemist of the Second Ring who had advanced even more recently than Ulysses, was somewhat puzzled.
He quietly asked Ulysses beside him.
"Ulysses, why is everyone reacting like this? Even Lord Dante is the same.
Ulysses was not participating.
With an expression of someone enjoying the spectacle, he explained, "You just joined the Alchemy Department, and Lord Ian has not done much these past few years, so you might not know.
But Lord Ian is not merely the department head's student. Before that, he was also the most talented alchemist in the department.
Whenever there was a major project, if he volunteered to participate, he could almost always produce something extraordinary. Right now, the department heads are worrying over the defenses within the mist, so naturally they are pleased. The other alchemists, however, naturally need to worry, because the slots cannot be unlimited."
"So that's how it is."
Evan suddenly understood.
He had not expected Ian, who had always been so inconspicuous within the department, to possess such status.
He seemed unremarkable.
But once he truly made a move.
Even Advanced Alchemists had to take