Everyone was at a loss for words from the sudden situation. They stood still while staring at Viscount Ergal’s blood on the ground. No one had expected that Hyeonu would wield his weapon toward Viscount Ergal.

“Uh... Eh...? Eh...!!! He murdered the viscount!”

The first ones to recover their minds were the guards. For them, Viscount Ergal wasn’t just the city’s master. He was a lord they were loyal to. The object of allegiance had disappeared, but they still needed to get revenge. It was the duty of those who remained.

The demon who shouted drew his sword and charged toward Hyeonu while yelling, “Everyone, wake up! He murdered the viscount... This guy!!!” 

However, the demon’s throat was pierced before he could finish talking. Hyeonu shook off the blood from his sword and spoke again, “I’ll say it once again. From today onward, the owner of this city is me, Baron Argon—no, Viscount Argon. Kneel down and greet your new lord!”

As his voice rang out, black-red energy rose around his body with a pressure that overwhelmed all the demons gathered here. The oppressed demons immediately stopped what they were...