The alchemy genius from South Ridge, a guest of the Ellen Family, and one of the most outstanding young alchemists of Harrison Port, Ian, suffered an accident that turned into a blessing as he unexpectedly broke through to the Second Energy Level. Even in the Imperial Capital, this was considered major news.
After all, it's common to see people in their twenties at the Second Energy Level, but a sixteen-year-old at that level is rare.
Even though Ian's Essence Organ nearly collapsed during the incident, if it weren't for Master Gossay's exquisite skills and the Ellen Family's strenuous efforts to save him, he would have either died or been permanently disabled... But achieving the Second Energy Level at such an age meant he indeed had the potential.
Potential enough to be viewed differently by the various nobles.
"Where did the Ellen Family find such a genius?"