Although the Earth Kingdom Alliance's central palace was taken by surprise, they still welcomed the messenger with due honor. Afterward, they alerted their Alliance King of an urgent Prosperous Wind message.

　　"As a messenger, he should at least wait for a day. Who does he think he is to disturb me in the middle of night? Have him wait!"

　　The Earth Kingdom Alliance King, a tall and rotund paragon spirit roared. However, when his servants attempted to have the eunuch wait, he sneered.

　　"Earth Kingdom Buffoon King! For the murder of his fifth brother, and the maiming of his son, his majesty, the Prosperous Wind Emperor demands that you submit your head, alongside that of all the murderers to the Prosperous Wind City!

　　Failure to do so in the next twenty-four hours results in all-out war! His majesty swears not to rest until no soul inhabits the Earth Kingdom Alliance!"

　　The eunuch's booming voice spread throughout the city, alarming all its denizens. He then turned into a beam of light and returned to his realm before anyone could bar his path.

　　"Huh? When did we have Prosperous Wind imperial kinsmen murdered? Why am I not aware?"

　　The Earth Kingdom Alliance King asked his servants in stupor while dropping the large chicken leg in his hand.

　　"Wait, did he call me a buffoon? THE GALS!"

　　…

　　Meanwhile, Krann returned to Konrad's side.

　　"You've done well. I'm very pleased with your work."

　　"Thank you, master, for your praise."

　　Konrad nodded, then had twelve large bags fly toward Krann.

　　"Those are resources to accelerate the demonic beasts' training. I will also periodically set aside more blood to hasten the growth of the most talented. You can now resume with their rearing."

　　"As you command, master!"

　　Krann then vanished into the s.p.a.ce talisman where the demonic beasts remained, not forgetting to carry the bags with him. Konrad then used the remainder of the night to cultivate his Infernal Soul Devouring Art.

　　On the following morning, as per usual, he attended the court meeting by Olrich's side.

　　Initially, it should have been an uneventful one. But as the officials carried on with their talks and reports.

　　A disheveled messenger barreled into the throne room, to kneel between the two rows of officials.

　　"Your majesty, please forgive the interruption but your servant carries urgent news!"

　　Both Olrich's and Konrad's eyes fell upon the kneeling messenger. And Konrad was surprised to see a high-level Transcendent Knight occupying such a role.

　　"Oh? Speak. What is so important that you interrupt court meeting?"

　　Though Olrich's tone was mild, Konrad didn't doubt that if the messenger didn't carry important news, he would perish on the spot.