Chapter 314
The head mage’s regal eyes glowed as she silently relayed the news to the Emperor through a magical link. Meanwhile, Vellok’s brow furrowed in thought before he spoke again.
"Where did the creatures that emerged from these... placentas... go?"
Gurnak’s expression turned grim. "The guards collapsed and died shortly after complaining of stomach pains. They were in the bathroom when it happened."
"Which means..." Vellok’s voice trailed off, realization hitting him like a hammer. "The creatures are now in the underground network—with the Ratmen. Gurnak, what have you done?"
The chamber fell into an uneasy silence, the weight of Vellok’s words pressing down on Gurnak. The goblin tower master stood frozen, his mind racing. He had been so focused on studying the guards’ bodies that he hadn’t fully considered the consequences of what might have already emerged from them.
Vellok, still holding his head, let out a deep sigh. "You let them go to the sewers... where the ratmen nest. If those abominations have found their way down there, it won’t be long before they begin to grow unchecked. The ratmen are... adaptable. And if these creatures can exploit that, they will multiply at an alarming rate."
The regal head mage’s voice echoed through the chamber, her connection with the Emperor still active as she relayed every word. Her glowing eyes narrowed as she spoke, "The Emperor is displeased. We were already dealing with the demon suppression, and now we may have a new enemy growing beneath our feet."
Gurnak clenched his fists, his green skin paling. "We didn’t know... I didn’t know. We thought the guards were just... infected by the mist’s control. No one expected this."
"The Emperor expects competence," the head mage said coldly. "This mistake will not be forgotten, but we must focus on rectifying it. Vellok, we need a plan. The Emperor commands it."