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.”

Church know that you have summoned the

Your Majesty knows about

person... If you intend to 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? Then I will return now. I can’t control my boiling anger when I look at

“By the way...”

“...?”

chair which didn’t fit the practical interior of Galest Castle, only to stop suddenly. He saw

“...?”

in the world that the emperor didn’t know. The will of the emperor was realized even in the emperor’s absence. No one would dare to deceive

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 at Benoit’s

“You...”

“...”

“You! You!!”

only man in the world whom his mother loved was the man in front of him.

the only filial piety he

the duty to know the truth behind Empress Aria’s death,” Benoit said calmly, suppressing his

The emperor’s body trembled as Benoit’s

Benoit honestly told 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

where discrimination

full of arrogance

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 involved with such a nation anymore. In any case, he also had to pay the price for

“Then I’m going.”

held his left arm, which had started to rot in exchange for opening the gates of hell with his human body, and left quietly.

***

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

many wounds on his muscular 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

Tsk tsk.” It was the 4th Imperial 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 impossible for

average of 30 seconds, they were able to beat the strongest people in the empire. There was Trauka

a black giant and asked his question in a ridiculing tone, “What were you going to tell His Majesty the Emperor when

The sharp claws of the lion-shaped and leopard-shaped magic machines were aimed at his neck, but his

want to lower your gaze? Otherwise, if you say something wrong, I will pull your