Moments later, Qianye walked out of the living quarters, respectfully cupped his hands toward the door, and left.

Inside the room, the marquis-rank technician sat leaning against the tall chair with his eyes closed as though he were resting. Even a passing duke wouldn’t disturb him for no reason. As one of the main technicians in the construction project, this marquis’ value was much higher to the Demon King and Progia than others of the same rank.

Upon closer inspection, however, one would find that the marquis was no longer moving. He had long since lost all signs of life.

Qianye had no intention of leaving such a special character alive.

He was still disguised as a count when he arrived under the tower. The technicians on the structure had just completed their work and were starting to leave. Only two counts were left behind to guard the equipment.

The natives weren’t interested in the tower. Also, Progia had intentionally left his aura in the area. Even Imperial experts would be deterred by the profound aura of a great dark monarch, let alone the natives.

Hence, the guards weren’t...