Surrender.

It was rather premature to hear that word at this point in time.

Vasen Lak Orazen seemed surprised by Aranju Dolan's words, but soon agreed. Before entering Deimerit, Black Scale’s army confirmed that Danyum’s army wasn’t armed.

As they entered the city, Vasen's adjutant, Su-Heon, said, "There are no soldiers at the top of the ramparts, and no one is armed. It doesn't seem like a trap."

"Even if it were a trap, it would be too late at this point," Vasen replied.

"Did you know this would happen?" Su-Heon asked.

Vasen shook his head.

"I had heard about the possibility in advance, but I didn't think things would go this smoothly."

"By that, you mean..."

"Yes, His Majesty did mention it."

At last, while Black Scale’s army gathered the entirety of the now disarmed army of Danyum and kept an eye on them, the elite troops were led into the inner fortress.

Aranju, who had been silent in front of the gate of the inner fortress, turned around and said to Vasen, "Commander Vasen, the inner fortress of Deimerit is not in the best situation. I hope Black Scale can understand.”

"Of course.”

Since Aranju had proclaimed to be the queen, Vasen had no choice but...