Following the Saint bodyguards' consumption of the Phantasm Orchids, Konrad concealed them within his s.p.a.ce pouch, alongside the real Anselm Kracht. He then turned toward Yvonne whose eyes showcased doubt.

　　"Another one of your mother's tricks?"

　　The timing was too convenient. Was it not for Gulistan's intel, how could those guards so promptly discover Eysan's death and know who to chase?

　　"Most likely an attempt to show goodwill by sending free Saint labor force my way. In any case, it matters not. Let's go. My familiar is currently stalling the delegation."

　　With an approving nod, Yvonne turned into a two meters long hessonite eyed cobra, whose pitch-black scales glittered in flaming orange at various intervals. In that form, she wrapped herself around Konrad's torso, with her head standing beside his.

　　"Hissss…"

　　Seeing Yvonne adopt the miniature version of her true form, Konrad rolled his eyes.

　　"Afraid?"

　　"Yvonne Voight, you may be centuries older than me, but in the business of demonism, I'm your senior."

　　Konrad declared, before stepping into the air and flying toward Krann's location.

　　…

　　Meanwhile, a key member of Krann's delegation was currently suffering cruel abuse.

　　*Bam* *Bam* *Bam*

　　The tenth elder was being held by two of the twenty-one team members while the rest formed an ordered line at Krann's sides.

　　Still disguised as "Imperial Duke Konrad," Krann punched the tenth elder with one hand while healing him with the other.

　　And though he wished to struggle, with his cultivation sealed by Krann, the tenth elder didn't have the ability to resist and could only withstand the abuse.

　　"Having the audacity to disrespect my master, the nerves!

　　Who the h.e.l.l do you think you are?

　　Are there still laws in the land?!

　　I must beat you black and blue!"

　　Krann roared while his fist flew at the tenth elder's face.

　　*Bam* *Bam* *Bam*

　　The Semi-Saints and Transcendent Knight delegation members who witnessed this scene inwardly s.h.i.+vered. Even in their wildest dreams, they'd never expected that they would one day behold the scene of a von Jurgen Profound Saint receiving such a thras.h.i.+ng in broad daylight!

　　Naturally, following Krann's display of might, they didn't dare misbehave.

　　The tenth elder's cheeks didn't even have the time to get properly swollen before Krann's demonic healing powers soothed his wounds and restarted the whole process.