Ian's initial plan had been sound—after the adventure in the Southern Sea Ruins, no matter the outcome, he would demand the 'Fairy Heritage' from the Ellen Family as his reward.
This would not only grant him a recognized Fairy Bloodline inheritance, powerful and with great potential, but also provide him additional fairy materials to prepare for the Second Energy Level and future Sublimation Organs.
Then, following Elder Prude's and Viscount Grant's line of thought, he would likely be recommended for knighthood, becoming a bona fide 'Knight,' and then he could embark on his own journey to seek further resources and broaden his experience.
During his travels, Ian intended to construct his fourth Sublimation Organ, followed by advancing to the Second Energy Level.
He had already amassed enough Origin Quality, and even now, as long as the Magic Potion was in place, he could break through immediately; he had been prepared for some time.