For a moment, malicious intent almost materialized.
The moment the man reached out his hand, Ian seemed to see a mountain trembling, and the huge rocky hand was pressing down in the air. It was so inevitable and unstoppable that he couldn't help but hold his breath, and his eyes became dark.
Although not everyone in this world is born with the ability to manifest spiritual energy, everyone can hone their inner will and spirit through hard work, activate their potential by imagining "illusory forms", and explode with power and oppression that ordinary people cannot imagine.
Feeling, even the spiritual energy of life.
At this moment, the man was using the sublimation technique called "Void Form" to imitate the coercion of the Titans in myths and legends.
He believed that an eight or nine-year-old child would never be able to hide any secrets from him.
But from beginning to end, Ian made no move to retreat.
He was motionless. Although it could be seen that he was caught off guard, it was more of a calmness. A calmness that once he made a choice, he would not regret it.
So this palm was not really taken, but turned into a heavy wave.
Waving his hands vigorously in the air, the old knight pretended to be fierce and said: "I am a wanted criminal in the empire, why don't you leave quickly? Or I will kill you!"
When he said this, he was half joking and half serious.
He really couldn't tell anyone his name. If the empire discovered it, it would not only be trouble for him, but the child in front of him would also be affected.
This child is calm, rational, and courageous. He may also be an empire in the future... He is the pillar of mankind and cannot be involved in those ugly conspiracies.
Children should not be involved in these sordid conspiracies.
"But what's the use?" Thinking this, the old knight suddenly felt sad.
No matter what he thinks or what they think, this world is full of ugliness. Sons will betray their fathers, ministers will betray their monarchs, and followers will betray their dreams.
That's why they fail.
He himself was wandering around and was wanted for many years, until now.
"Thank you for your mercy, sir."
But Ian's words interrupted the man's self-absorption.
After recovering from the threat just now, Ian took a deep breath, and then responded calmly: "You said that I am not an ordinary child, which is true, but let me tell you, you are not an ordinary person either - you won't be like this
Do."
At this moment, in Ian's eyes, the golden light emitted by the gray-haired man was gentle and blazing, without any malice, just a little regretful sadness.
Ian, who keenly grasped the other party's mentality and knew that the other party was his 'opportunity', spoke without hesitation: "And what about the wanted criminal? Doesn't this mean that I can help you more?"
"help?"
Looking up, the man raised his eyebrows and looked at Ian. He said solemnly: "You don't even know my name, but you know how to help me?"
"Yes."
In response, Ian nodded seriously: "I repeat, I am Ian."
The boy put a hand on his chest, bent slightly, and introduced himself with formal etiquette: "The White People of Harrison Port."
"My next proposal will not only help you, but also help myself."
Saying this, he straightened up, stretched out his hand, and motioned the man to look to his side.
That was Oceana's body.
Corpse.
Thinking of something vaguely, the man's expression moved slightly: "You want to say..."
"certainly."
Holding the pitchfork in his hand, Ian answered calmly.
At this moment, the white-haired boy raised his head and looked at the starry sky above his head. He said calmly: "To be honest, I just killed my scumbag uncle. He smoked black mushrooms. He also tried to kill me and sold my brother to the natives as a pawn."
Sacrifice.”
"I thought of a way to get rid of him, but this can only solve a short-term crisis. The various troubles caused by killing him are equally dangerous to me."
Lowering his head, Ian stared at the old man with his green eyes.
"Sir, I can see that based on your dress and temperament, you are hiding your name."
He said seriously: "Are you a wanted criminal? Nothing better. I guess you need a new identity now..."
"And I need a new uncle."
"Although sir, you may find it a bit abrupt, in fact, you and I both know that this is the best choice for both of us."
——Invite a wanted criminal from the empire to pretend to be his uncle who was killed by him?
If thirty years ago, hearing such words, the old knight would definitely have laughed.
This is not to ridicule, but to express emotion and appreciation for Ian's straightforwardness and directness, as well as the tenacity, calmness, and courage to try behind this choice.
He will definitely agree happily and look forward to having a nice drink with him when he grows up.
But now, men do not have the freedom and freedom that they had in the past.
The reason why he still returned to Harrison Port, where he came and left several times after being wanted and wandering for many years, was because of the 'mutation' that was about to occur in the future.
Neither the empire nor the natives understood the true nature of this change, so they just panicked and applied for reinforcements and carried out sacrifices.
But the man knew that the sudden big storm eight years ago and the turmoil of many sea beasts before the storm were the prelude to the real 'change' in the future, or in other words, the aftermath of the initial leak.
Turning his head, the old knight's eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the forest, and he looked towards the sea in the south. The turquoise water appeared in the man's eyes, as well as the dark shadow under the ocean.
The shadow is extremely square, with man-made traces, ancient and majestic, like a mountain in the sea.
That was the purpose of Harrison Port being originally built here... But everything has passed, decades have passed, and those who knew the secret have died, and their descendants have completely forgotten all their responsibilities.
"except me."
Men have their own mission.
He does not want anyone to discover the fact that he is staying here, even if he is helping others. This is irresponsible for his own safety and for the safety of those who know his existence. The Empire Hound that follows will
He bites everyone without explanation until they get a satisfactory answer.
But if it is disguised and lurking...
"……good idea."
Looking at the smiling Ian, he remained silent for a long time before the old knight nodded slowly.
He sighed: "It is indeed a good idea."
yes.
Pretending to be this child's uncle... Although there are many troublesome points that need to be solved, compared to the previous life of hiding, always alert to pursuers, and unable to reveal the slightest identity, this is already a very cost-effective price.
Although he is a wanted criminal in the empire, no matter what choice he makes, there will be great risks.
But isn’t the child in front of him putting himself in danger?
He is also a stranger to Ian. He just wants to be wary of the other party exposing his identity, while the other party has to worry about whether his life can still be held in his hands.
In the final analysis, even though Ian holds a magical weapon and is born with awakened spiritual energy, he is still a child under ten years old. The source of life has not been activated, and the spiritual energy has not reached the point of directly affecting reality. How could it penetrate his skin?
?
He stood and let the child use the soul-melting weapon to chop him casually. If he could break his skin, his life would be in vain.
"Years of hiding have really made me weak."
Self-examination. Now, he has made up his mind: "In a win-win plan, it is too clear who takes the greater risk - even the child has the courage to ask me, how can I not respond?"
If you have nothing, why should you fear anything?
With this thought in mind, the corners of his mouth curled up.
The old knight nodded slightly to the boy: "Ian, represents eternity. What a good name. Your parents must love you very much."
When saying this, the old knight had a calm expression and seemed to have no objection to Ian's proposal: "I regard your proposal as a transaction, but I will not give a reply for the time being."
"Don't be anxious, now, do what you want to do next."
He said seriously: "Since I helped you just now, I will help you next time until you return to Harrison Port."