Chapter 6: The Journey
The news of Ian Whitlock's miraculous revival spread like wildfire across Earth, reaching the ears of Queen Archandia. She convened an emergency meeting with the Archadians and her officials to locate Ian, and they sprang into action. SkyRick offered his expertise, utilizing his advanced flying gadgets and suits to facilitate the search operation.
Within an hour, they pinpointed Ian's location in the Philippines. Queen Archandia personally visited Ian, her presence radiating an air of authority and curiosity.
"Please, tell me about yourself," the Queen asked, her eyes locked onto Ian's.
"I'm Ian, a teacher," Ian replied, his tone humble.
The Queen's gaze never wavered. "Ian, please share with me what happened the night before your death and how you came back to life."
Ian recounted the events leading up to his revival, describing the intense heat that had restored him to consciousness. Queen Archandia's expression turned contemplative, her eyes clouding over as she recalled a long-held secret. She remembered King Vladimir's older brother, a Sun attuned individual hidden away by GrandStan to protect him from Death. Only she and King Vladimir knew of this brother's existence.
The Queen's eyes snapped back into focus, her voice taking on a pleading tone. "Ian, would you be willing to accompany us? I'd like to learn more about you."
Ian hesitated, his sense of responsibility and desire for a simple life evident in his response. "I have my duties here, Your Highness. I don't mean to be disrespectful, but all I want is a quiet life."
The Queen nodded understandingly. "Very well, then. Just be careful, Ian. I hope we'll meet again soon, and we can discuss... your potential."
As the Queen departed, Ian couldn't shake off the feeling that their conversation was far from over. He was curious about his origin and history, and the Queen's interest in him had sparked a sense of wonder.