Chapter 897: Balance of Power

Chapter 897: Balance of Power

He was invited by the Emperor many times in the past, but every time, he was scared of the Emperor. It was because he had seen how strong the Emperor was.

The Emperor was the most dangerous Pureblood in the Elzeiran Empire.

Usually, the Sea King couldn't even dare to test the strength of the Elzeiran Empire, worried that the Emperor might capture him instead.

However, this time, he was sure that the Emperor wasn't going to do it. Even if the Emperor was strong, he probably wasn't going to fight because he was saving strength for the war that was to come.

The Emperor had a bigger enemy, so the Sea King was certain that even if he came now, the Emperor wasn't going to pay as much attention as he would have given him in the past.

Still, the Sea King was careful and respectful. He didn't create much trouble and followed the General, who was much weaker than him.

"Whether it happened or not, I'm afraid it's not for the Sea King to be worried about."

The Sea King was waiting for the General to answer him, but he heard another voice that came from behind him.

He was surprised. He hadn't even noticed the presence of another person getting so close to him. It was only when the man spoke that the Sea King sensed him.

He turned around, noticing a dark robed man standing behind him. The man had a mask on his face, from which only his eyes were visible.

Although the Sea King couldn't see the face of the person, he was sure about this man's identity. There was only a single group in the Royal Palace who wore masks like these.

"To think that a Shadow Guard came to welcome me." The Sea King smiled in response. " I must say, I feel honored."

Seeing this city and this kind of strength, the Puppet Master was even more certain that Karyk couldn't have escaped from this city. He was sure that the boy was caught!

Fortunately, the Emperor still didn't know that the border city had fallen. Thanks to the Emperor's invitation, they had a golden opportunity, one that they couldn't afford to miss.

If they played their cards right, they could find Karyk and help him escape in exchange for him accepting the Slave Seal. If they were lucky enough, they might even use him to kill the Emperor after freeing him.

In any case, they had a great opportunity here. It was the best first outing for the Celestial Empress after her freedom.

However, they had to be cautious as any misstep could have dire consequences.

As they approached the Royal Palace, the Puppet Master and the Celestial Empress were met by a group of guards.

The guards, adorned in the Emperor's royal colors, looked at them with a mix of curiosity.

The Puppet Master handed over the invitation, and after a brief inspection, they were allowed to advance towards the Royal Palace where all the important guests had started gathering.

Along the way, the Puppet Master observed the sea of influential figures from various factions, all gathered in one place. Most of them were being escorted by the Knights. And only a rare few had received a General as their escort.

It was a delicate balance of power, each person carefully watching the others.

The Puppet Master's eyes soon fell upon the Sea King, who was engrossed in conversation with the Shadow Guard.

The Sea King's presence alone commanded attention, and it was clear that he held significant influence in his own right. The man was not only accompanied by a General, but there was a hooded figure next to him who was even stronger than a General!

The Puppet Master made a mental note to keep an eye on this guy, realizing that this man was dangerous.

Feeling as if someone was looking at him, the Sea King frowned as he turned around. His gaze fell on the Puppet Master.