“What... What do you mean by that?”0

The emperor’s expression hardened as he looked at Karyl, but that only made Karyl’s smile grow wider.0

“There is no need to be nervous, for I mean no harm. Or could it be... that the great Emperor Titan Shutean is afraid of the immigrant tribes standing outside the capital? That can’t be right now, can it?”0

“...You bastard,” the emperor muttered under his breath, his lips twitching. 0

“Kadin.”0

“Yes, Your Majesty.”0

“Show us the Magic Mirror,” the emperor ordered the Court Sorcerer, not taking his eyes off Karyl. 0

Oong…0

With a sweep of his palm through the air, Kadin Luer instantly conjured three Magic Circles that briefly intersected before vanishing. 0

Before anyone could marvel at the 7th Class sorcerer’s incredible ability to cast three Magic Circles without even an incantation, a massive magic mirror materialized in the air, showing the landscape outside the capital.0

“What... What is this?!”0

The scene revealed by the Magic Mirror quickly stirred up a commotion within the hall. 0

Whooooosh...!!0

Draped in black cloaks, the Free Army of Tatur stood at the entrance of the capital, facing off against the imperial guards. With forces positioned to the north and south, the capital seemed encircled. It was impossible to tell how many troops there were. 0

“They’ve come merely to pay their respects to Your Majesty....0