After finishing a short battle, while spending a weary moment, I had to welcome an unexpected guest.
It was a party including Cien and unidentified others. At first glance, it seemed like only two, but I knew. My heightened senses were capturing dozens of presences.
An escort team.
They were not only numerous but also outstanding in skill. There weren’t many power holders throughout the empire who could mobilize such talents at all times.
That’s why my pupils naturally turned toward the woman standing next to Cien.
She was a beauty with impressive silver-blue hair. It was our first meeting, but upon seeing her sickly pale complexion, a name suddenly flashed in my mind.
The 2nd Princess Iris.
Excluding the Emperor, she was one of the foremost power holders in the empire. Also, a big shot worthy of having dozens of skilled individuals as escorts.
Even I momentarily pondered how to break through that escort net.
Of course,…