With a wave of his hands, Konrad lifted the three experts from the ground, holding them in suspension around him.

　　 "What are you trying to do? You can't possibly hope to blackmail them, right?"

　　 Else inquired. Attempting to use those three captives to blackmail the entire Celestial Church and Infernal Cult was a pipe dream. Moreover, if an expert of the Divine Blood Rank or above appeared, before Konrad could make a move, the hostages would be recovered, and his body split in two.

　　 Therefore, she couldn't suppress her apprehension. On the contrary, Yvonne was undisturbed and focused her attention on Verena who remained hidden within the Voight Palace. Although due to his constant neglect, Verena's relations.h.i.+p with her father was at best, strained, he still was her father.

　　 To see him obliterated in such a manner was undoubtedly a harsh blow. A blow that'd require some time and distraction to heal. With their relations.h.i.+p having grown closer over the last month, Yvonne naturally wished to ease the process. Alas, she didn't have the required skillset. Only Konrad could promptly handle the job.

　　 As for the incoming Sages? Since Konrad dared act in such a flamboyant manner, Yvonne didn't doubt that he had a dastardly plan in store. Hence, there was no need for worries.

　　 They could just sit and enjoy the show.

　　 And indeed, Konrad was fully prepared.

　　 "Just sit tight and enjoy the show. There is absolutely no need for worries."

　　 He replied toward Else and summoned a thumb-sized black tower within his hand.

　　 This was the miniature version of the Tower of Rebirth. With his current cultivation, although he now owned the Tower, Konrad simply couldn't display its offensive power.

　　 At least, he would need to reach the Divine Rank beforehand. But in the meantime, the tower's spiritual consciousness could handle some tasks.

　　 Seven light beams flew from the distance and landed before Konrad. Leading them was Gulistan whose impa.s.sible face didn't reveal any emotions.

　　 "It's her true body. A late-stage Divine Transformation cultivation base."

　　 Selene's voice echoed within Konrad's mind. Unfazed, he raised his eyes toward her.

　　 "Welcome, lady Gulistan."

　　 Hearing the "lady Gulistan," Gulistan's face contorted into a small frown.

　　 "Your growth speed has outpaced all my expectations. I acknowledge I made a terrible move. However, you can't possibly think that with your current strength, you can go against both the Celestial Church and the Infernal Cult, right?"

　　 She began in a mental message. But Konrad remained silent.

　　 "How about this? Surrender and follow me back to house Serkar. I can guarantee that the matter will end as such and that no one will dare trouble you."