"Ultimately, there are too many high-ranking figures in the Imperial Capital, and I feel constricted with much I can't do—just like you don't wish to return to the Northern Territory and prefer to avoid your father, I feel the same staying in the Imperial Capital. If I were to stay, I would just keep on with some research and pick up a few awards."
"What's the use of getting a large sum of money? It can't revive my family or make my territory thrive."
"Especially now, with so many high-power level giants gathered in the Imperial Capital... Rather than getting involved or just watching, I would rather leave as soon as possible."
"Now that the Cyclops Giant is almost complete, and with my strength at the Second Energy Level, I have enough power to make a place for myself in South Ridge."
Ian said this, and he was not lying. These were indeed his honest thoughts... part of them.
