Chapter 394
Far away, in another city, Vellok paced restlessly. His agitation was palpable as he muttered to himself, "The seal... Were those gods targeting the seal?"
"But there’s been no sign of it being touched or weakened," he continued, frowning. "So her claim about the ratmen’s worship shouldn’t be possible."
Vellok’s frustration grew until his eyes glowed with a golden light. He cast his gaze toward the empire, seeking the emperor. The emperor, sensing Vellok’s scrutiny, raised a hand and revealed the seal.
At first glance, the seal appeared intact, but upon closer inspection, a faint crack was visible. The golden light in Vellok’s eyes dimmed as he stumbled backward in shock.
"No wonder," he whispered. "Even a crack was enough to provoke the world’s response."
Back on the battlefield, Gurnak and Vorenza stood locked in a tense standoff. The Demon Queen, skilled at reading the hearts and minds of others, seemed to know exactly what Gurnak was about to do.
Gurnak no longer carried himself with any sense of grandeur. His plans to use the mage tower against the demon invasion had taken an unexpected turn, complicated by Vorenza’s growing curiosity. He clenched his fists, his thoughts resolute. "The tower can’t stay here any longer."
A phantom chain materialized in Gurnak’s hands. Their eyes clashed like duelists preparing for battle. Vorenza reached out toward the portal from a distance, summoning a massive, clawed hand that lunged to seize the tower.
Gurnak tightened his grip, and the sound of shattering glass echoed across the battlefield as he severed his connection to the tower. Simultaneously, a portal opened beneath the structure, preparing to swallow it whole.