Just as Pan Sha had said, Ian himself did not particularly want to wade into this muddy water.
It was not that the exposure of his Dragon-Worshiping Cult identity was insignificant. The main issue was that he could only display the strength of a First Energy Level Fairy before others; the restrictions were simply too great.
But if he did not go along with the Empire's side and acted alone, it would be far too dangerous.
He had no idea what exactly had happened over at the Western Border. He did not even know what he should prepare for.
Although Sheo truly was a good person—or a good dragon—but asking Ian to risk his life and the possibility of exposure to save him... even Sheo himself would probably find that absurd.
But I can't do nothing either. It'll put me in a bad mood.
Ian thought, At the very least, he gave me an accessory. I should help out somehow.
If I provide enough intelligence, then for Elder Manyan and the others, it probably won't be much different from me going in person.
When others treated him well, he would certainly repay them—unless the act of repaying them itself would put him in danger.
That was Ian's creed for dealing with the world.
Inspecting Knights Order, Lower City, garrison fortress district.
The place was bustling with activity. Quite a few squads were assembling, while all kinds of transport vehicles and even flying cars came and went, taking off and landing. Noisy communications rang out without pause; clearly, something major was underway.
Ian also spotted someone he knew here—Teres was gathering his own squad nearby. He had just finished addressing them when the knight noticed the youth as well.
"Ian? I haven't seen you around lately."
The tall knight sounded somewhat