The Monarch rose slightly from his seat—but before he could leave, a group of armored officials hurried up the stairs and bowed deeply.
"My Lord!"
"The spies have returned!"
"Oh? How did it go?" the Monarch asked in a nonchalant voice.
The leader of the officials swallowed hard.
"It is true… the Beast Tamer class has reappeared."
The twins' eyes widened slightly when they heard this. As for the Monarch, his expression didn't change much. If anything, the red glow in his eyes dimmed before sharpening.
"…Follow me," he said and turned around.
The twins glanced at each other before falling in step behind him.
The officials did not dare lift their heads, only watching their lord's back, wondering what was currently going through his mind.
Whatever it was… they knew it was no good.
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