First, he had to bring Li Shen back alive, into his arms once more.
With no power to defend himself, with little knowledge of this world, where had Li Shen been cast to? If by some cruel chance he was once again hurt in body and heart—then, perhaps…
"…Perhaps I should simply destroy this entire world."
Murmuring those words from the core of his true heart, he sank into the sofa and closed his eyes lightly, pushing his focus deeper.
He had to make absolutely certain, searching every thread of magical presence within his reach, that he had not overlooked even the smallest sign of Li Shen.
"Yes, and that is the situation," said one of his subordinates into a communication spell. "All commanders must assemble at the Imperial Palace immediately. His Majesty is currently in full crisis mode, and if even a single wrong step is taken, global chaos will be inevitable."
