“I-I can’t believe it!” Ultel shouted. All the subordinates around Ultel simultaneously turned toward him. Zich’s companions and the Bellid forces passionately fighting against them did the same thing. Yet, Ultel didn’t have the luxury to pay attention to anyone else. Their most important location had been left exposed to their enemies without any defense mechanisms set up.

“H-How! How did you open the door?!” Was there another item like the Emperor’s Ring? Ultel thought that the possibility was simply too low.

‘There’s no way they would make so many precious items!’ The empire could’ve made another one as a precaution, but making more than that would’ve only increased the danger and risk of losing very valuable items in other places. However, that only left one remaining explanation.

‘…Did he give it to someone else? An item similar to the Emperor’s Ring?’ 

It was unthinkable for Ultel. This was an item that could control the Brushel System. How could anyone give it to someone else? Ultel’s close subordinates were loyal and had outstanding skills, as expected of people that he had specially picked out using the information...