321 Departure (2/2)

He patted the head researcher's shoulders and said, ”You are the most authoritative person in this field. If you believe something is missing, then something is missing. Try to figure out what that is, then report back to me.”

”Yes, General!”

The head researcher felt honored by General Marquis Hendrick's unreserved trust in him. He patted his chest, and resolutely said, ”I will not fail you!”

”En, I know you won't. Continue the good work!”

…

Back at the Capital.

After Leon finished his business at the Duke's workshop, he dropped by the royal palace to make some prior arrangements with his father before his eventual departure for the other side.

But before he left the workshop, he had handed Duke Ignis the complete method for Tier 1 to Tier 3 runic engravings of the interspatial artifact and spirit artifact making.

Leon did not know how long it would take him to get back from the other side, but he knew he would not be around when his mother returns to the Capital with Aria and Lynne.

As such, he had gifted his father a set of Tier 3 interspatial ring and sword before handing over another three such sets for his father to pass onto his mother, Aria, and Lilith in his stead.

When he tried to leave the palace, his father had attempted to persuade him from going to the other side of the Teleportation Array due to the unknown dangers. When his father suggested sending troops to explore the other side first, Leon firmly rejected the idea.

It was a terrible idea.

From what they had learned from his adoptive father and the other returners, the other side's environment was harsh and not suitable for humans.

The other side was lacking in sunlight and spirit energy. On top of that, darkness profound energy loomed the place among various other elements harmful to humans.

The troops would not be able to adapt to changes in the environment. They would just pass out within the first hour of arriving from the suffocating feeling like his adoptive father had experienced.

If they could not get these troops back, it was basically the same as sending them to the other side to get killed or demonized.

Even if they did manage to recover the troops from the other side, just the fact that he had to remove the demon seeds was very bothersome and exhausting.

The plan was clearly not feasible.

In the end, it was still better that he went alone.

He had a much tougher constitution due to the practice of [Hegemon of Primal Chaos].

Furthermore, Divine Will could ward off the impure energy, while the pure spirit energy from his supreme-grade spirit stones could replace the air he breathes.

Also, he was not exactly going alone. He has a Half Corporeal-state spirit to accompany him on this trip.

There was a reason why Leon did not rely on Lumi's help in his battle against Balthazar previously, despite having the spirit girl lying comfortably in his Worldspace by the little cold biome he set up to cultivate his yin-type herbs.

Soul cultivators are strong against body cultivators, but soul cultivators are also weak against energy cultivators.

Although Balthazar was not an energy cultivator, he had used energy attacks empowered by his blood law and sword spirit. One such attack was enough to kill Lumi.

When Leon returned to Lost Isle Alley, the surrounding rubbles had been mostly cleared. The cracks and craters were also patched in this short span of a few hours since he left.

One could see that the work efficiency of the people was very high. Everything was so much simpler with the Awakener's abilities.

The area was crowded with workers on break, but none of them dare to draw too close to Lost Isle Alley. This is because it was guarded by palace guards.

Leon's arrival drew a few curious glances over. Some recognized him, some did not. Regardless of whether they did or not, no one dared to speak carelessly and kept quiet as they enjoyed their food.

”Your Highness!”

The palace guards all greeted after seeing the prince approached them.

Leon silently acknowledged them with a nod before hopping on top of the Teleportation Array. After he inserted the empty power sockets with 4 supreme-grade spirit stones and activated the array, the spatial portal to the other side opened.

His eyes flickered with a determined look. All preparations were done.

”Your Highness, are you leaving now?” A palace guard hurriedly asked.

”En!” Leon nodded.

”You know what you have to do. Protect this place well for me!”

Shortly after, he disappeared through the spatial portal. A new world was waiting for him on the other side!