Shortly after Baler’s disappearance, three men—including the emperor—appeared before Hyeonu.

“The demon kings?” the emperor asked about the whereabouts of the demon kings the moment he saw Hyeonu.

“They are presumed to be with the demon world army, Your Majesty,” Hyeonu answered. In fact, he didn’t know precisely, but he just conveyed to the emperor what he could guess from his conversation with Baler.

“Presumed... Did Baler drop by?” The emperor accurately pinpointed Baler’s actions.

“Yes, I met Baler in person. He couldn’t hide his anger, but he quickly went back due to the watchful eyes of the other demon kings,” Hyeonu briefly explained what happened.

Upon hearing Hyeonu’s explanation, the emperor closed his eyes and let out a breath. Then after a while, he opened his eyes and ordered Hyeonu, “Marquis, lead adventurers into battle right away.”

“I understand, Your Majesty.” Hyeonu bowed down in farewell and left immediately.

‘The end is approaching.’

The emperor and Hyeonu—they thought the same thing at the same time. It wouldn’t be long before they would leave the demon world.

***

“Hyung-nim!”...