One-Eyed Monster

What exactly had the Alchemy Workshop done to Dastan? This was what the monsters of Guru Mountain wanted to know. To be precise, they were more interested in finding out what the people from the Alchemy Workshop planned to do with Dastan.

Dastan, one of the glorious Pilots of Honor, whose prowess everyone knew, was entrusted with the protection of Dawn Peak, the foremost gate of Guru Mountain. This place was a mix of the vile and the virtuous, making it a challenging region to guard.

Nevertheless, Dastan had indeed been taken away by the Alchemy Workshop. Although the circumstances surrounding this incident seemed peculiar, the outcome was undeniable.

Stan Sol knew what had happened during that period. Dastan had been captured by those people from the Alchemy Workshop because he was covering for him.

If Dastan hadn’t needed to worry about him, perhaps he might have been able to escape smoothly.

However, that was mere supposition. Dastan had already been abducted by the Alchemy Workshop…

Since most members of the Alchemy Workshop were present, the answer could likely be found here. What exactly had they done to Dastan?

At this moment, the Great Mentor and Kuyi Tulan fell silent, their brief interaction having yielded no results.

Chaos still reigned, with no progress to report. The monsters of Guru Mountain ceaselessly questioned the Golden Seats of the Alchemy Workshop, but they remained silent.

What could have possibly happened that compelled these alchemists to maintain their silence?

Igor began to feel perplexed as he noticed that the situation was becoming rather sinister. The members of the Alchemy Workshop were not typically the reticent type, and their collective silence at this moment was indeed strange.

Furthermore, the relentless questioning by the monsters of Guru Mountain was becoming intolerable. How could it be that even under this degree of interrogation, the members of the Alchemy Workshop, from top to bottom, refrained from uttering a single word? What on earth was going on?

It wasn’t just Igor who found the situation strange; even the monsters of Guru Mountain noticed it. That’s why their queries gradually subsided, and the chaotic scene suddenly calmed down. It seemed like everyone was waiting for the Alchemy Workshop to express its stance.

Under Kuyi Tulan’s leadership, the Alchemy Workshop had undergone substantial changes over the years. To be accurate, however, only a portion of its members followed him; the rest, allied with the Alchemy Workshop’s elders, harbored significant objections to Kuyi Tulan. Nevertheless, those who followed Kuyi Tulan were well-trained individuals, boasting exceptional discipline.

They would not utter a single word more than was necessary and knew when to maintain silence and when to shout—they were a group operating entirely on commands.

This was what Kuyi Tulan strove to promote.

A team capable of executing its tasks perfectly was of utmost importance.

Silence descended over the entire Moonflow Stream. No one spoke. Even Igor, despite having questions to ask, kept his mouth shut. They were all waiting, feeling a premonition that the truth behind everything would soon come to light. The answers they sought would eventually present themselves.

The silence ultimately converged on Kuyi Tulan, the chief of the Alchemy Workshop. He must have been facing considerable pressure at that moment.

When the members of the Alchemy Workshop collectively fell silent, the first thing everyone did was look at Kuyi Tulan. It was obvious that their silence was the result of a command from their chief.

All eyes turned to Kuyi Tulan, who was deep in thought, eyes closed. Perhaps he was pondering something, brewing a plan, or gathering his strength…

There was no telling what he was up to.

Kuyi Tulan slowly opened his eyes, aware that everyone was awaiting his statement. Indeed, matters concerning Dastan were among their secrets; none in the Alchemy Workshop would utter a word about it without his approval. This wasn’t due to intimidation but stemmed from a tacit understanding, a pact born from their unconditional trust in him.

In the eyes of those following Kuyi Tulan, although some of his actions might seem outrageous, each one bore significant implications. This force of change would certainly turn the tide.

”You all wish to know Dastan’s whereabouts. I see no harm in that. A warrior like Dastan deserves the respect of all and has made unmatched contributions to our kingdom,” Kuyi Tulan began his announcement, a routine task for him. He excelled at controlling the atmosphere of the entire space. His recent experience in Guru Mountain had given him new insights, and he decided that in the future, he needed to put greater effort into controlling emotions.

These words from Kuyi Tulan gave the monsters of Guru Mountain a sense of foreboding, but they couldn’t put their finger on it. Therefore, they had no other choice but to continue listening, albeit reluctantly. After all, they wished to get information about Dastan from this wretch’s mouth.

With Dastan’s whereabouts unknown, the details available to the monsters of Guru Mountain ended abruptly. Back then, the entire path had been shattered by Dastan, and only those who had fought him, such as Milo, probably knew the final outcome.

”Dastan is a warrior. His name should be remembered by everyone at all times. He indeed was one of the Pilots of Honor, but his deeds extended beyond that level—something that we, at the Alchemy Workshop, can attest to. Furthermore, I assure all of you that Dastan will receive his deserved title, which is much more than just being one of the Pilots of Honor.”

These statements from Kuyi Tulan seemed to be bidding farewell to Dastan…

This made the monsters of Guru Mountain uneasy, as they felt that it wouldn’t be long before Kuyi Tulan said something along the lines of, ”Regrettably, Dastan couldn’t weather this moment.”

Just when the monsters of Guru Mountain were about to challenge Kuyi Tulan, the chief of the Alchemy Workshop unexpectedly raised his voice, instantly enhancing his aura.

With the raised aura, the others’ intentions to speak were effectively suppressed.

”Dastan is doing well at the moment; there is no need for you to worry.”

These words from Kuyi Tulan caught everyone present off guard; they hadn’t anticipated this. Shouldn’t it have been ’regrettably’…

However, Kuyi Tulan had raised his voice to deliver this message. And with these words, he made Dastan’s situation perfectly clear: he was fine, and they needn’t worry.

Igor watched everything carefully. He wasn’t a fool to believe Kuyi Tulan’s words blindly. He scrutinized the expressions on the faces of the other alchemists meticulously.

He hoped to uncover some issues by observing those subtle expressions.

For instance, what were the others’ expressions like when Kuyi Tulan raised his voice to say that…