Chapter 429:!!
[Eternal Empire, Throne Room]
"We destroyed seven alchemical factories and two baronial houses connected to the devil pills... Your Majesty, as I reported, there's still a chance we may have missed some."
"As for the Stallion King..."
Zion nodded as he listened to Clay and Ashanil's reports. Though he already knew the information in advance, he played along, fully aware that the ministers were still in the dark.
In truth, Zion, Clay, and Ashanil were all playing their parts in a carefully constructed act.
After all, aside from his heroic generals and family, only Archduke Gerard and the Wiseman knew of his true capabilities and the existence of his castle space.
Rising from his throne, Zion approached the two and offered a genuine smile, pleased to see them freed from their pasts and reborn with renewed purpose.
"You both did well… Ashanil, Clay."
