On.

He and Xiao continue to investigate the burnt farm case, but they didn't manage to get much. The farmers nearby are innocent and all that they could get from them is that one saw a "tall silhouette" rushing away in the darkness, shortly before the fire started to spread.
Of the people who left the city from the gate, none seem to make sense. The main suspect would have been Aventurine, but there is no sort of connection between him and Garan. Plus, he was reported returning inside the city much before the time of the fire. Not to mention the witnesses said it was someone "tall". XD

He tries to go to speak to Garan again and this time, he manages to get the location of the village where he lived before. Those people seem to be the main suspects, for now.
He is in the garden of the palace and when he is done interrogating, Garan flees at the speed of light, leaving him alone there, with his thoughts.

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Pantaficus "Could he be...one of those dragons legends spoke of, from the far East?
Remarkable. Dragons must be fascinating creatures, their wisedom unlike any other." The only thing that could turn him on more than Xianyun or an Aventurine is a female/bottom dragon. XD
"Hm. And yet...the General trusts to leave me in his hands. I'll be prepared for anything, as usual.
Very well. Should we work well together, we should maintain the same team, just adding a couple of members."

Cyno «I am.not aware of those legends, but it could be. There was a time where more dragons flew the world.»
He blinks for a moment, thinking of Shangque's wisdom. «Like… every other creatures they need time to age and develop wisdom…» He doesn't want to give fake expectations to Domitius.
«The general knows him well, unlike myself. Perhaps it is me to be in error, doubting Yingxing.»
He nods. «It is not up to me to make decisions in this, though. But I'm sure that my father will be reasonable and accommodating.»

Pantaficus "Times so ancient auriold were barely around. I know of dragon bones found, in the past, but this is my first time hearing of living dragons."
They don't see the wisedom in eating trash and stones??
"In any case, the other representatives of the Liofrost won't mind if something happens to me, so Lianxi has little to worry about. We despite each other." Obviously, he finds them inferior and not worthy of their rank. XD
"Of course, but I keep hearing of this more, so I suppose they have been considering even before my arrival."

Cyno «I don't know when exactly they returned to the world, nor I know whether there is more of them in the wilderness, but it's highly plausible.»
Cyno is not cut to notice wisdom.
«But Lianxi will do its utmost to ensure your safety. In fact, if you believe your companions might attempt to your life, you should warn us and you'll get proper protection.» He doesn't joke on these things but it's not that it's possible to distinguish when he is telling a joke.
«Indeed. Father wishes to find ancient ruins and rediscover the ancient history of the world, so that it can be taught to everyone.»

Pantaficus "Plausible indeed...a new era of dragons. It is as if we started all over, in a way.
They wouldn't attempt for my life, they are not so foolish. They are more of the mediocre kind. They'd only be glad, should something happen to me while I'm outside the walls with my psychopatic guide.
There is no problem about written history, we are already working on all of it. When it comes to sites, though, we are far more behind."