“Eastern Land...?” Karyl’s face hardened slightly at the guard's answer.0

I was curious since things have been quiet for a while... Are they planning something here now?0

Even in his previous life, the Eastern Land had been one of the greatest mysteries. It was an island east of the continent, separated from the mainland.0

Although its population was small compared to other kingdoms, its secret organization, the Burning Darkness, had spread across the entire continent in a different way from the Wooden Cloud. Therefore, the influence of the Eastern Land’s ruler, Simon Coden, was by no means insignificant.0

“Who could’ve made the move? If they were skilled enough to change the coordinates of a teleportation circle, could he have been directly involved?”0

It wasn’t impossible. After all, Simon Coden held a prominent position among the top ten of the continent, alongside Sword Masters and Great Sorcerers who exhibited exceptional prowess. 0

Cunning bastard.0

He had used Aidan and Zouk De Holde to approach the princes. And it wasn’t just them. There were likely people from the Eastern Land among the emperor’s closest aides as well.0

He must have heard about the empire’s situation.0

By now, Simon Coden would be well aware of the...0