“Where are you going in such a hurry, Your Majesty?” I asked.

‘Nice.’

It was a really funny situation, so I unknowingly smiled. I actually wanted to applaud the emperor and the nobles.

‘They were running away.’

Even though I somewhat expected it, I told myself that I had to reward Jung Ha-Yan for catching up with the empire’s faction. Even in history, the first ones to escape were those with power when their country was in danger. Not many people could face the end with composure and stay with their people until the end. Obviously, that slow-witted emperor and the nobles who often held those sleazy parties would never make such a beautiful decision.

‘But I do understand why…’

The leader of a group had to be safe—I agree with that. However, it was their responsibility to handle their people’s reactions. The soldiers looked discouraged when they saw the emperor through the goddess’ mirror. They no longer trusted him.

‘The timing isn’t so bad.’

Seeing them drop their weapons one by one while blankly looking at Dialugia was the best reaction. To be honest, dragons weren’t invincible. Back then, we fought her while we were injured, but the people of Castle Rock...