Chapter 409
Chapter Title: Heavenly Realm
Upon arriving in Luoyang with the Cult Leader, he headed off to meet the Emperor.
"You've arrived."
Emperor Ju Jae-hu, seated upon the throne, lit up with joy at the sight of the Cult Leader and rushed out to the rear garden to greet him. Even in this secluded spot where no one else was present, the Emperor had no guards or attendants by his side. His face was also noticeably gaunt, a clear sign that the palace was far from normal.
The Cult Leader spoke to the Emperor, his voice heavy with fatigue.
[Emperor. I require a place to stay within the palace for the time being.]
"Wi... within the palace?"
[You can manage that, can't you?]
The Cult Leader's words seemed gentle, but they carried the weight of an unbreakable command. After pondering for a moment, Ju Jae-hu replied.