Thud.

When Count Sagunda left, Duke Linegor sat back down comfortably on his chair. The blue sunset that pierced through the large window enveloped his figure.

“Wasn’t it too blatantly impulsive?”

A thick voice rang throughout the empty room. However, Duke Lindegor displayed no shock, and he smiled warmly after finishing his wine.

“It’s just perfect for someone who’s blinded by greed.”

“It could be troublesome for Pendragon. It wouldn’t be good for both you and the Lindegor family if the foolish were to gain power.”

The voice spoke rather casually to Duke Lindegor, even though Duke Lindegor was at the pinnacle of the empire besides the emperor himself. 

And yet, Duke Lindegor did not seem to mind the tone of the voice.

“If he’s not capable enough, that he would be troubled with a human like that, then it’s best for him to be beaten now. The true enemies that wait for him aren’t mere flies that live to gain a handful of power. Anyways…”

Duke Lindegor spoke in a low voice and turned his head towards the window, where the gorgeous sunset was disappearing into the horizon. Then he continued speaking.

“Did you not say you would not come to this place?”

Fwoosh…

The room, which was only colored by the sunset, suddenly lit up brightly, then the empty space slowly became occupied. A white flame...