That is the beginning of the Central Empire's dominance, something no Imperial People would refuse!
But…
This trajectory would only occur if the First Knight were merely the First Knight, and not the successor to Inega II's Legacy.
Now that Ian knows what the Silver Chip and Rites of the Star Gods truly are, he is even less likely to give up this greatest treasure.
But then again.
Does the Guardian really know about the existence of the Silver Chip?
Would he truly force Ian to retrieve the Silver Chip?
The Crown Prince Anpid Sertal, who instigated the Dark Moon disturbance back then, knew about the Silver Chip; otherwise, he couldn't have made the corresponding measures to deal with his father.
But the Guardian, stationed in the Eastern Plains at that time, knew little about the conditions of the Imperial Capital and was not corrupted by the nobility. He held respect for Inega II.
He shouldn't be aware of the Silver Chip.
Yet Protector Axer ordered the pursuit of Hiliard.
