Chapter 21
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Chapter 21
Hmm.
Silvia smirked at Ians retreating figure.
Can she trust the weakness of the Frost Bear he revealed?
She had to remain skeptical.
After all, there had been rumors about Ian that had circulated for some time.
A man who would do anything to impress a woman.
Ians reputation was the worst if you believed the rumors alone.
However, the Ian that Silvia had encountered recently was different.
Confession?
Not even close. They had only been chatting today.
The Ian that Silvia had encountered was undoubtedly different from the rumors.
Could it be that Im just not attractive No, that cant be it.
Random thoughts crossed her mind, and Silvia shook her head.
Ah, really.
Swish, swish.
Silvia lightly slapped her cheek a couple of times.
Her flushed cheeks finally started to clear up.
Dating of course I want to do it, but its not the right time.
She couldnt waste another minute to properly inherit and raise the Laurent family.
Ian Blackangers
Can she trust his information?
The monsters weakness was thrown into the conversation by someone who wanted to win a verbal argument.
What kind of idiot would name a monsters weakness just to win an argument!
Paradoxically, thats why she believed it.
To Silvia, Ian seemed to exude a certain self-assuredness, even if he seemed a little outlandish.
A person who would lie about wanting to win a verbal argument or randomly confess as the rumors said.
At that moment, a gleaming blonde entered Silvias view.
Unlike Silvia, who had platinum blonde hair, Emilia Raymond had a continuous golden blonde.
Silvias (one-sided) rival.
I know some strategies. Weakness? Ahaha I dont know that exactly, but it will definitely be helpful!
Emilia Raymond, like a fox, swayed her tail as she confidently formed her team.
Seeing her in action, Silvias competitive spirit flared up.
She knew this feeling was envy, but
Just a moment!
Silvia called out to Karina, the best Aether class scout, who was heading towards Emilia.
I know the weakness of the Frost Bear!
Emilia and Karinas eyes widened.
In this way, Silvia was able to form a team with top-tier students.
Kwooooh!
Frost Bear faced like that.
Confronted with the Frost Bear like that, even the courageous Silvia couldnt help but feel worried.
What if its a trick?
What if Ian was bluffing?
If people found out that Silvias information was incorrect it would be disastrous.
She shouldnt hold any expectations of forming a normal team in Aether from now on.
A gamble.
Silvias long eyelashes trembled.
Silvia, what are you doing? Hurry up and tell us the weakness!
Ah yes?
Hey! Are you going to make me regret choosing you over Emilia? What are you hesitating for, you little brat!
Swish.
The rogue youth, who could only handle a short dagger, was cursing inwardly.
Silvia shouted.
The Frost Bears weakness is behind the ear, on the nerves connecting to the face.
They had crossed a point of no return.
She had no choice but to trust Ian.
If Ians words were true, she would be in deep debt.
The clear evening sky, a vivid shade of navy, was gradually concealing the setting sun.
A vacant lot near the cheap lodging, known for its low rent.
As usual, Ian was in the midst of his evening training, wiping away sweat and taking a seat on a nearby boulder.
Whew.
Teaming up with the followers of the Bloodstone Cult was an unexpected mistake.
But at this point, it seems inevitable from a storyline perspective.
Theres a high likelihood of getting involved with the Bloodstone Cult in some way in the future.
In the scenario that was publicly revealed just before the possession, Ian witnessed the Blackened state of Pongpong, something that only the Bloodstone Cults followers experienced as an unavoidable fate.
The problem was that the way they would get involved was an uncharted territory not mentioned in the scenario.
Lets not overthink it.
Ian shook his head from side to side.
No matter how much he calculated, there was no clear answer.
There was no need to panic or be fearful; he merely had to be prepared for the danger he was aware of.
And to do that
I have to become stronger.
The solution to all problems was the same.
In a flash, Silvia ran away.
Her voice echoed back at an incredibly fast pace.
Well, thats unexpected.
He confessed or what?
He just said thank you.
Ian shook his head and returned to his seat.
It was time to focus on the class again.
Lunchtime.
Forgetting his lunchbox, Ian turned on the Kirtos terminal.
Suddenly, notifications poured in.
[Silvia]: Hey?
[Silvia]: Hey? Ian?
[Silvia]: Are you not familiar with how to use it, by any chance?
[Silvia]: Just touch the screen and type.
[Silvia]: Ian?
[Silvia]: Ian, please check Kirtos.
[Silvia]: Ah really.
[Silvia]: Hey
[Silvia]: Hey
[Silvia]: Hey
[Silvia]: I
[Silvia]: A
[Silvia]: N
[Ian]: What.
[Silvia]: I
[Silvia]: AN
[Silvia]: Huh? I see.
[Silvia]: Ugh. Is it this difficult to get a response for a gift I gave you? What do you think?
[Ian]: Im busy.
[Silvia]: Who isnt busy? You should consider it an honor just to chat with me through Kirtalk like this.
Ian couldnt help but laugh at the thought of Silvia, hunched over and pressing down the paper as she typed.
[Ian]: Anyway, thank you? I needed it even without that. Thanks, Ill put it to good use.
The chat room fell silent for a moment.
[The other person is typing]
That message appeared.
Whats wrong, is it malfunctioning?
Ian tapped on the Kirtos terminal.
It was a piece of paper about the size of a tablet.
There was no point in hitting it.
He tried shaking the terminal a few times and then set it down on a corner of the table.
Kirtalk!
A moment later, an alert sounded.
[Silvia]: Hmph.
That was all.
[Ian]: You seem to be more hmph than anything else.
A brief silence, and then several messages were sent in succession.
[Silvia]: Wow
[Silvia]: The worst. Please refrain from that type of humor in the future. Im begging you.
Certainly, Silvia had a tendency to throw some deadly curveballs from time to time. Her sharpness matched her elegant appearance, it seemed.
[Ian]: So what?
[Silvia]: I have something to ask.
He could guess what she wanted to ask.
She probably wanted to know where he got that information.
The value of information is as great as the value of the source.
[Ian]: Its a secret.
It was regrettable for her, but he couldnt reveal it. After all, he was the source of the information.
[Silvia]: I knew youd say that.
He could imagine Silvia looking frustrated on the other side of the paper.
Ian chuckled.
To Silvia, who wanted to win against Emilia, or rather, Raymond itself, no matter what, each piece of information held great value.
But there was no need to worry about that.
As long as the compensation was fair, he would be willing to sell the information she needed.
Silvia was calculative, but not selfish. She ensured that she provided fair compensation for the value she received. That was why Ian had chosen her.
Ah.
Come to think of it, he realized something. Silvias Laurent also dealt with raw materials.
[Ian]: Id like to reciprocate.
It was time to put that contact to good use.
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Chapter 21
Hmm.
Silvia smirked at Ians retreating figure.
Can she trust the weakness of the Frost Bear he revealed?
She had to remain skeptical.
After all, there had been rumors about Ian that had circulated for some time.
A man who would do anything to impress a woman.
Ians reputation was the worst if you believed the rumors alone.
However, the Ian that Silvia had encountered recently was different.
Confession?
Not even close. They had only been chatting today.
The Ian that Silvia had encountered was undoubtedly different from the rumors.
Could it be that Im just not attractive No, that cant be it.
Random thoughts crossed her mind, and Silvia shook her head.
Ah, really.
Swish, swish.
Silvia lightly slapped her cheek a couple of times.
Her flushed cheeks finally started to clear up.
Dating of course I want to do it, but its not the right time.
She couldnt waste another minute to properly inherit and raise the Laurent family.
Ian Blackangers
Can she trust his information?
The monsters weakness was thrown into the conversation by someone who wanted to win a verbal argument.
What kind of idiot would name a monsters weakness just to win an argument!
Paradoxically, thats why she believed it.
To Silvia, Ian seemed to exude a certain self-assuredness, even if he seemed a little outlandish.
A person who would lie about wanting to win a verbal argument or randomly confess as the rumors said.
At that moment, a gleaming blonde entered Silvias view.
Unlike Silvia, who had platinum blonde hair, Emilia Raymond had a continuous golden blonde.
Silvias (one-sided) rival.
I know some strategies. Weakness? Ahaha I dont know that exactly, but it will definitely be helpful!
Emilia Raymond, like a fox, swayed her tail as she confidently formed her team.
Seeing her in action, Silvias competitive spirit flared up.
She knew this feeling was envy, but
Just a moment!
Silvia called out to Karina, the best Aether class scout, who was heading towards Emilia.
I know the weakness of the Frost Bear!
Emilia and Karinas eyes widened.
In this way, Silvia was able to form a team with top-tier students.
Kwooooh!
Frost Bear faced like that.
Confronted with the Frost Bear like that, even the courageous Silvia couldnt help but feel worried.
What if its a trick?
What if Ian was bluffing?
If people found out that Silvias information was incorrect it would be disastrous.
She shouldnt hold any expectations of forming a normal team in Aether from now on.
A gamble.
Silvias long eyelashes trembled.
Silvia, what are you doing? Hurry up and tell us the weakness!
Ah yes?
Hey! Are you going to make me regret choosing you over Emilia? What are you hesitating for, you little brat!
Swish.
The rogue youth, who could only handle a short dagger, was cursing inwardly.
Silvia shouted.
The Frost Bears weakness is behind the ear, on the nerves connecting to the face.
They had crossed a point of no return.
She had no choice but to trust Ian.
If Ians words were true, she would be in deep debt.
The clear evening sky, a vivid shade of navy, was gradually concealing the setting sun.
A vacant lot near the cheap lodging, known for its low rent.
As usual, Ian was in the midst of his evening training, wiping away sweat and taking a seat on a nearby boulder.
Whew.
Teaming up with the followers of the Bloodstone Cult was an unexpected mistake.
But at this point, it seems inevitable from a storyline perspective.
Theres a high likelihood of getting involved with the Bloodstone Cult in some way in the future.
In the scenario that was publicly revealed just before the possession, Ian witnessed the Blackened state of Pongpong, something that only the Bloodstone Cults followers experienced as an unavoidable fate.
The problem was that the way they would get involved was an uncharted territory not mentioned in the scenario.
Lets not overthink it.
Ian shook his head from side to side.
No matter how much he calculated, there was no clear answer.
There was no need to panic or be fearful; he merely had to be prepared for the danger he was aware of.
And to do that
I have to become stronger.
The solution to all problems was the same.
In a flash, Silvia ran away.
Her voice echoed back at an incredibly fast pace.
Well, thats unexpected.
He confessed or what?
He just said thank you.
Ian shook his head and returned to his seat.
It was time to focus on the class again.
Lunchtime.
Forgetting his lunchbox, Ian turned on the Kirtos terminal.
Suddenly, notifications poured in.
[Silvia]: Hey?
[Silvia]: Hey? Ian?
[Silvia]: Are you not familiar with how to use it, by any chance?
[Silvia]: Just touch the screen and type.
[Silvia]: Ian?
[Silvia]: Ian, please check Kirtos.
[Silvia]: Ah really.
[Silvia]: Hey
[Silvia]: Hey
[Silvia]: Hey
[Silvia]: I
[Silvia]: A
[Silvia]: N
[Ian]: What.
[Silvia]: I
[Silvia]: AN
[Silvia]: Huh? I see.
[Silvia]: Ugh. Is it this difficult to get a response for a gift I gave you? What do you think?
[Ian]: Im busy.
[Silvia]: Who isnt busy? You should consider it an honor just to chat with me through Kirtalk like this.
Ian couldnt help but laugh at the thought of Silvia, hunched over and pressing down the paper as she typed.
[Ian]: Anyway, thank you? I needed it even without that. Thanks, Ill put it to good use.
The chat room fell silent for a moment.
[The other person is typing]
That message appeared.
Whats wrong, is it malfunctioning?
Ian tapped on the Kirtos terminal.
It was a piece of paper about the size of a tablet.
There was no point in hitting it.
He tried shaking the terminal a few times and then set it down on a corner of the table.
Kirtalk!
A moment later, an alert sounded.
[Silvia]: Hmph.
That was all.
[Ian]: You seem to be more hmph than anything else.
A brief silence, and then several messages were sent in succession.
[Silvia]: Wow
[Silvia]: The worst. Please refrain from that type of humor in the future. Im begging you.
Certainly, Silvia had a tendency to throw some deadly curveballs from time to time. Her sharpness matched her elegant appearance, it seemed.
[Ian]: So what?
[Silvia]: I have something to ask.
He could guess what she wanted to ask.
She probably wanted to know where he got that information.
The value of information is as great as the value of the source.
[Ian]: Its a secret.
It was regrettable for her, but he couldnt reveal it. After all, he was the source of the information.
[Silvia]: I knew youd say that.
He could imagine Silvia looking frustrated on the other side of the paper.
Ian chuckled.
To Silvia, who wanted to win against Emilia, or rather, Raymond itself, no matter what, each piece of information held great value.
But there was no need to worry about that.
As long as the compensation was fair, he would be willing to sell the information she needed.
Silvia was calculative, but not selfish. She ensured that she provided fair compensation for the value she received. That was why Ian had chosen her.
Ah.
Come to think of it, he realized something. Silvias Laurent also dealt with raw materials.
[Ian]: Id like to reciprocate.
It was time to put that contact to good use.
Access 10 Chapters ahead of the Novelupdates release on our Patreon.
Chapter 21Hmm.Silvia smirked at Ians retreating figure.Can she trust the weakness of the Frost Bear he revealed?She had to remain skeptical.After all, there had been rumors about Ian that had circulated for some time.A man who would do anything to impress a woman.Ians reputation was the worst if you believed the rumors alone.However, the Ian that Silvia had encountered recently was different.Confession?Not even close. They had only been chatting today.The Ian that Silvia had encountered was undoubtedly different from the rumors.Could it be that Im just not attractive No, that cant be it.Random thoughts crossed her mind, and Silvia shook her head.Ah, really.Swish, swish.Silvia lightly slapped her cheek a couple of times.Her flushed cheeks finally started to clear up.Dating of course I want to do it, but its not the right time.She couldnt waste another minute to properly inherit and raise the Laurent family.Ian BlackangersCan she trust his information?The monsters weakness was thrown into the conversation by someone who wanted to win a verbal argument.What kind of idiot would name a monsters weakness just to win an argument!Paradoxically, thats why she believed it.To Silvia, Ian seemed to exude a certain self-assuredness, even if he seemed a little outlandish.A person who would lie about wanting to win a verbal argument or randomly confess as the rumors said.At that moment, a gleaming blonde entered Silvias view.Unlike Silvia, who had platinum blonde hair, Emilia Raymond had a continuous golden blonde.Silvias one-sided rival.I know some strategies. Weakness? Ahaha I dont know that exactly, but it will definitely be helpful!Emilia Raymond, like a fox, swayed her tail as she confidently formed her team.Seeing her in action, Silvias competitive spirit flared up.She knew this feeling was envy, butJust a moment!Silvia called out to Karina, the best Aether class scout, who was heading towards Emilia.I know the weakness of the Frost Bear!Emilia and Karinas eyes widened.In this way, Silvia was able to form a team with top-tier students.Kwooooh!Frost Bear faced like that.Confronted with the Frost Bear like that, even the courageous Silvia couldnt help but feel worried.What if its a trick?What if Ian was bluffing?If people found out that Silvias information was incorrect it would be disastrous.She shouldnt hold any expectations of forming a normal team in Aether from now on.A gamble.Silvias long eyelashes trembled.Silvia, what are you doing? Hurry up and tell us the weakness!Ah yes?Hey! Are you going to make me regret choosing you over Emilia? What are you hesitating for, you little brat!Swish.The rogue youth, who could only handle a short dagger, was cursing inwardly.Silvia shouted.The Frost Bears weakness is behind the ear, on the nerves connecting to the face.They had crossed a point of no return.She had no choice but to trust Ian.If Ians words were true, she would be in deep debt.The clear evening sky, a vivid shade of navy, was gradually concealing the setting sun.A vacant lot near the cheap lodging, known for its low rent.As usual, Ian was in the midst of his evening training, wiping away sweat and taking a seat on a nearby boulder.Whew.Teaming up with the followers of the Bloodstone Cult was an unexpected mistake.But at this point, it seems inevitable from a storyline perspective.Theres a high likelihood of getting involved with the Bloodstone Cult in some way in the future.In the scenario that was publicly revealed just before the possession, Ian witnessed the Blackened state of Pongpong, something that only the Bloodstone Cults followers experienced as an unavoidable fate.The problem was that the way they would get involved was an uncharted territory not mentioned in the scenario.Lets not overthink it.Ian shook his head from side to side.No matter how much he calculated, there was no clear answer.There was no need to panic or be fearful; he merely had to be prepared for the danger he was aware of.And to do thatI have to become stronger.The solution to all problems was the same.In a flash, Silvia ran away.Her voice echoed back at an incredibly fast pace.Well, thats unexpected.He confessed or what?He just said thank you.Ian shook his head and returned to his seat.It was time to focus on the class again.Lunchtime.Forgetting his lunchbox, Ian turned on the Kirtos terminal.Suddenly, notifications poured in.Silvia: Hey?Silvia: Hey? Ian?Silvia: Are you not familiar with how to use it, by any chance?Silvia: Just touch the screen and type.Silvia: Ian?Silvia: Ian, please check Kirtos.Silvia: Ah really.Silvia: HeySilvia: HeySilvia: HeySilvia: ISilvia: ASilvia: NIan: What.Silvia: ISilvia: ANSilvia: Huh? I see.Silvia: Ugh. Is it this difficult to get a response for a gift I gave you? What do you think?Ian: Im busy.Silvia: Who isnt busy? You should consider it an honor just to chat with me through Kirtalk like this.Ian couldnt help but laugh at the thought of Silvia, hunched over and pressing down the paper as she typed.Ian: Anyway, thank you? I needed it even without that. Thanks, Ill put it to good use.The chat room fell silent for a moment.The other person is typingThat message appeared.Whats wrong, is it malfunctioning?Ian tapped on the Kirtos terminal.It was a piece of paper about the size of a tablet.There was no point in hitting it.He tried shaking the terminal a few times and then set it down on a corner of the table.Kirtalk!A moment later, an alert sounded.Silvia: Hmph.That was all.Ian: You seem to be more hmph than anything else.A brief silence, and then several messages were sent in succession.Silvia: WowSilvia: The worst. Please refrain from that type of humor in the future. Im begging you.Certainly, Silvia had a tendency to throw some deadly curveballs from time to time. Her sharpness matched her elegant appearance, it seemed.Ian: So what?Silvia: I have something to ask.He could guess what she wanted to ask.She probably wanted to know where he got that information.The value of information is as great as the value of the source.Ian: Its a secret.It was regrettable for her, but he couldnt reveal it. After all, he was the source of the information.Silvia: I knew youd say that.He could imagine Silvia looking frustrated on the other side of the paper.Ian chuckled.To Silvia, who wanted to win against Emilia, or rather, Raymond itself, no matter what, each piece of information held great value.But there was no need to worry about that.As long as the compensation was fair, he would be willing to sell the information she needed.Silvia was calculative, but not selfish. She ensured that she provided fair compensation for the value she received. That was why Ian had chosen her.Ah.Come to think of it, he realized something. Silvias Laurent also dealt with raw materials.Ian: Id like to reciprocate.It was time to put that contact to good use.Access 10 Chapters ahead of the Novelupdates release on our Patreon.
