"And now, instead of waiting, we must create this opportunity ourselves. To oppose the tyrannical reign and terrifying plans of the Setal Imperial Family, His Highness Michael is willing to take enormous risks to advance to the Fifth Energy Level and rebel against his father."
"This is the best chance for South Ridge's independence."
So said Ian, raising his head with eyes seemingly piercing through the layers of walls, directly seeing the Silver Peak's summit bathed in the Calamity of Light: "A new era is about to dawn, and we should not merely wait for the moment, but seize it ourselves."
"His advancement to the Fifth Energy Level is to defeat Axel."
"And I, naturally, should help him. Not merely to oppose The Empire, but to lift the oppressive iron curtain above us and start a new era."
Unexpected, yet reasonable.
After listening to Ian's frank statement, Adalbert looked at Michael with a rather complex gaze.
He frowned, then sighed: "It is indeed time..."
