Ian did it with difficulty, holding the unsettling and even terrifying truth within him, bearing it alone!
Moreover, Ian was almost certain.
Among the Tara Confederation, there must be forces that have obtained, or even partially decoded, pieces of the Skyfall Spaceship.
Located in Tara's orbit, Dragon Island might just be the force dedicated to this project—otherwise, Ian could not think of any other reason that would allow so many solitary True Dragons to gather and cooperate.
Exposing the Sombre Crystal Engine, although it wouldn't necessarily lead to a certain death like exposing the Silver Chip and The Unyielding Fortress, would absolutely result in its retrieval, its theft, making the whole territory lose its uniqueness.
Secrecy was imperative,
"A steel-scaled fish has come to the lake."
Watching the lake with Scott, Ian lowered his gaze and said indifferently, "Just proclaim to the outsiders that the Magical Beast has been driven out by me."
"Understood, my lord."
