Overgeared

The empire's largest port city, Galest, had been invaded by the water clan during the war. Thanks to the dukes’ quick support, there were fewer casualties, but it was clear that Galest had suffered significant economic losses. Emperor Juander personally went to Galest in the name of comforting the people.

“His Majesty the Emperor, hooray!”

“His Majesty the Emperor, hooray!

“The empire will be eternal!”

Galest’s people were thrilled by the emperor’s visit and cheered with tears streaming down their faces. The people’s trust in the Saharan emperor was as absolute as faith. The emperor was embraced as a god, and Juander took it for granted.

A god...This was one of the decisive reasons why the emperors of the past were able to control the continent.

In the Galest Castle, the emperor ordered the lord to step down and asked with a sigh, “Why did you want to meet in this place?”

Standing by the emperor’s side, Bain stared at a shadow behind a pillar, and something emerged from the shadow. It was the third imperial prince, Benoit. He had been born with the greatest talent among his brothers, but he had been interested in useless things since childhood, causing the emperor to have a rotten impression of him. Since his mother’s death, Benoit had been wandering about, and the emperor had already given up on him. Yet Benoit asked for a meeting, stating that he had something to say.

“I greet the great emperor—the legitimate master of Saharen, the owner of the continent, and the one who deserves the blessing of eternal life,” Benoit politely greeted the emperor who had a displeased gaze. This was the bow of a servant. It was a far cry from the attitude of a son reuniting with his father after years.

“The imperial palace has many eyes and ears. Thus, I broke etiquette to meet you here.”

Galest was the stage of a battle. No one would doubt the emperor’s intentions for his visit, making it a good meeting place. Benoit shrugged when he saw how displeased the emperor looked upon hearing his answer. “Well, isn’t it also good for you to win the hearts and minds of the people? The story of Your Majesty personally coming to comfort the people will spread, and people throughout the empire will praise your Majesty.”

“Don’t be sarcastic and get to the point. Why should we meet secretly? Did you want me to stop the great demon you summoned before he causes further misfortune on the continent?”

“I can already feel that Berith has been beaten.”

The basic sacrifice required for the summoning of a great demon was the soul of the summoner. Prince Benoit had mortgaged his soul to the great demons he summoned. Then not long ago, his soul was liberated. It was the same as when he summoned Belial. This was evidence that Berith had been killed.

“It doesn’t matter if the great demon was killed. If it is known that you are the one who summoned a great demon, the world will blame and hate you. It will be hard for you to handle.”

“It isn’t just me but the entire imperial royal family. The whole world will doubt Your Majesty as well as the empire.”

know that you have

Majesty knows

threaten me by colluding with the Yatan Church, it is useless. The mouth of the Yatan Church has already been sealed thoroughly. Do you have another problem?

“By the way...”

“...?”

only to stop suddenly. He saw terrible resentment and anger in the

“...?”

emperor was realized even in the emperor’s absence. No one would

world. Benoit had also believed this. Yet what was the truth? The emperor hadn’t noticed what had happened right next to him. He had never dreamed that Marie was the one behind Empress Aria’s death, and he had even replaced Aria’s empty seat with Marie. The love that should’ve been directed

“You...”

“...”

“You! You!!”

toward the emperor. However, he couldn’t speak because the emperor was his father. The only man in the world whom his mother loved was the man in front of him. At the very least, he shouldn’t make his mother in the

This was the only filial

truth behind Empress Aria’s death,” Benoit said calmly, suppressing his resentment

trembled as

the deeply shocked and dazed emperor about how he felt, “I feel terrible resentment toward Your Majesty. I wanted to make you feel the pain and anger that my mother had suffered. However, I think that isn’t possible when thinking about my mother’s feelings. I... I’d rather leave. I will watch Your Majesty

where discrimination was treated as

of arrogance

been for Empress Marie, his mother would’ve been threatened for the rest of her life. His mother’s death was caused by this cursed nation. Benoit didn’t want to be

“Then I’m going.”

had started to rot in exchange for opening the gates of hell with his human body, and

***

outskirts of Titan, Duke Grenhal’s huge villa—which was made entirely out of a small mountain—had become a battlefield. Dozens of buildings collapsed due to the heavy winds, the horse-riding grounds disappeared without a trace, and

body, and he coughed up blood every time he breathed. These marks were a medal of when he protected the empire and its people, but they were currently an

Prince Edan. He succeeded in excavating six magic machines, but only five were actually operating. This was because it was extremely rare for a rider to be able to control a magic machine. It was still

complete control. Even if the magic machines could only be operated for an average of 30 seconds, they were able to beat the strongest people in the empire. There was Trauka that wasn’t operational at the moment, Nevartan that resembled a human,

question in a ridiculing tone,

wanted to announce Marie’s sins,” Grenhal replied honestly. The sharp claws of the lion-shaped and leopard-shaped magic machines were aimed at his neck, but his eyes weren’t shaken. It was an imposing attitude

lower your gaze? Otherwise, if you say something wrong, I