Death... and me

In the end, Zuan and the other Soul Transformation Realm cultivators of the Dalamu Sect were able to take two of the kidnappers down. That was because the commotion from the pursuit ended up catching the attention of other cultivators at a similar level. Still, the rest ended up escaping, including the Saint Realm enemy.

Later on, when the Sect Master and the others came back to the Sect, they said something that didn't make Rean and Roan the least bit happy. It turned out that the two cultivators that died were most likely from the Chrole Empire. Or at least, they had traces of the people from there, which was basically the fact that they had blond hair, just like Calina. Only Empires from the north shared this kind of trait. Of course, that didn't mean that once couldn't find blond-haired people outside there. However, they were relatively rare.

Unfortunately, Zuan's group couldn't get any information from those two since they died. It was not because they were killed, but because once they noticed that they couldn't escape anymore, they took their own life.

Still, the fact that the Imperial Family was thinking about invading Chrole was a secret for most of the people. That being said, Rean and Roan couldn't bring up the issue about the possible war against them to their Sect Master and the elders. In the end, they just participated in that meeting to give their opinions. The twins would have to wait until the Dalamu Sect found it out by itself.

As for the 'Teleport Item' that Rean and Roan used, they simply said that it was something related to an inheritance they found a long time ago. However, they weren't willing to share more details than that. In fact, Mia and the others thought that it was something like that. After all, who would give the twins such impressive teleport stones which could be used without preparation? Unless, of course, the twins had a background that no one knew. Naturally, that was even harder to believe than an inheritance.

Mia also resolved to give them a vote of confidence since it was thanks to those stones that they could get Droman back. One must not forget that the enemy wasn't after Rean or Roan, but Droman instead. Wasn't it because of the twins that Droman was rescued without any risks? The twins had this kind of card to play.

Later, Zuan and Mia finished their meeting and let the twins and other elders go, leaving only the two behind them.

Zuan knew his disciple well, so he was the first one to talk.

"What? Do you think this is also related to what you told me about the Profound Abyss events?"

Mia nodded.

"Master also heard what Roan said before, right? What's the most powerful weapon in a large-scale battle? Communication! Now, we had an entire group, including a Saint Realm expert, come after Droman. They were also from another Empire, which means that they have eyes in the Sasamil Empire's Capital. I can't help but think that everything is related somehow. Every time the twins are involved, something out of the ordinary happens, after all. Even though Droman was the target, Rean was the real author of the Router and Communication formations."

Zuan then shrugged his shoulders before saying.

"Why don't you simply lock the twins inside the Sect for some time, then? That would ensure their safety in case you are worried. However, you aren't worried about them, right? It's Malaka instead. You know how much she likes her brothers. That's why you don't want anything to happen to them."

Mia couldn't help but sigh. Even though she didn't say anything, her Master saw right through her.

"Well, it's not like I don't care about the twins at all. They did bring a lot of fortune to our Sect as well. I can't just ignore their wishes either."

Zuan nodded.

"It's fine. As for this war that you are worried about, it's just too early to think about it. We can't even guarantee that those guys were really from Chrole. Even if they are, since they committed suicide, the Chrole Empire could simply deny knowing anything about that. Other than that, you should think of a way to keep Droman safe instead. From the looks of it, they only believe that Droman was responsible for the creation of the Communication and Router Formations. Then again, that's understandable. After all, we never told the Imperial Family about Rean's involvement in it."

Mia agreed with her Master.

"Master, do you think I should ask for the protection of the Imperial Family? After all, we can't keep Droman in the Sect since he needs to work on the communication system. Especially now that the other Formation Elders that knew about it are dead. He needs to train a few others to help him with it, which can't be done in the Sect alone. Besides, there's a chance that he will need to bring Rean out with him as well. Next time, I doubt they will hear his wishes to keep Rean alive or bring him with Droman."

Zuan narrowed his eyes as he thought about it. Indeed, Rean wasn't a target in the Communication System's case since almost no one knew of his involvement. However, if they really called for an expert at the Saint Realm of the Imperial Family to look over it, Rean's abilities were bound to be found. It's not like it was a bad thing, but the problem was that they didn't report it to the Imperial Family either. They couldn't tell if the Imperial Family would blame them or try to woo Rean over to their side. Perhaps, even both were possible.

In the end, Zuan sighed as he said.

"Seems like I have no other choice. Anyway, with the Dalamu Sect's Formation, you shouldn't have problems in defending it even if I'm out. I'll take the responsibility of looking over Droman's safety for the next few years. That should be enough for everyone to learn about any possible upgrade Droman and Rean make. Droman should be safe once that happens."

Mia nodded.

"Thank you, Master. With you there, I doubt someone will try to take Droman again."

Zuan nodded and then left the room. He would simply keep an eye on Droman and follow him in the shadows once he needed to work in the Communication System outside again.

On Rean and Roan's side, their conversation was even more heated. After all, they did know that Chrole and Sasamil were the two main characters in this war they were involved in.

'Seems like you're right. The Empire really wanted the Communication System built as fast as possible because of Chrole. Chrole noticed the changes happening here and went out to find a way to gain the advantage. In the end, they came after the creator of the communication system, but thought it was Droman.'

Rean nodded.

'But it wasn't all that bad. At least now we are sure that the Sect really didn't say anything about me to the Imperial Family. I just so happened to be with Droman at that time.'

'By the way, do you think that it will speed up the Emperor selection?'

Roan shook his head.

'I don't think so. We are talking about Empires here. Do you think that the Imperial Family would be idiotic enough to think that there are spies around? Let alone Chrole, there should be a few spies of each Empire in all the Empire Capitals in this world. Although they came for Droman, who is at the Soul Transformation Realm, it was quite a harsh decision. It wasn't totally impossible. We are at the same point here, with just a few years before things start to heat up.'

As the two talked, Rean received a Spiritual Sense message from Droman.

'Rean, we will depart to continue the project tomorrow.'

Rean narrowed his eyes before asking.

'Is it really okay? We just received an attack, you know?'

'It's fine. I just received a message from Mia saying that she already took care of our safety. If I'm not wrong, Ancestor Zuan will probably be watching over us from now on. Besides, we had already finished Version 1.2 of the Router Formation. We just need to rebuild it to make a few more tests.'

Rean didn't mind.

'Alright, then. I'll come by tomorrow. However, I can't spend too long out. After all, I need to cultivate as well, and you know that I need to stay close to Roan for it to be effective.'

Droman accepted that.

'No problem. Once we finish rebuilding it, I'll bring you back straight away. Oh, right! Make sure to study well. I'll also use our free time to teach you Formations.'