Third Person's POV
Currently, his gaze shifted sharply between the little duchess and the floating light figure as irritation flashed openly in his eyes.
He could sense that the white shadow belonged to a being of their caliber, i.e., the Heaven Connection Realm, without a doubt, yet that existence refused to reveal herself openly in front of him.
The concealment only deepened his displeasure.
Finally, he exhaled sharply through his nose and turned back toward Altheria.
"Hmph."
His voice carried weight, though it was controlled yet edged with anger.
"If what you claim is true, then first provide me with a valid explanation," he said, his tone steady but firm.
"Why would the dark emperor himself commit such reckless foolishness without any reason?
Why would an ancient and exalted existence risk placing his empire on the brink of war by acting so brazenly?"
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"Tell me, headmistress, what possible reason would justify such a move?
