"I wonder what the Duke of Kharzûn City wants from us. It certainly doesn't look like you're here just to see us," Yuan said as he looked at the man before him with a calm expression, his eyes carefully searching for any subtle change in Cedric's demeanor.
"I'm here on behalf of our great monarch—the Demon Emperor. And my lord has specifically ordered me to bring all of you to the Eternal Demon City," Cedric spoke in a neutral tone, his expression remaining composed as he observed their reactions.
"Word of your existence has reached the ears of our Monarch. A group of humans and demihumans crossing the storm barrier and entering our empire… it amused not only our Monarch, but many of the nobles as well."
"Your arrival in our land is no trivial matter. There has never been anyone who successfully crossed the storm barrier from either side."
