Events in Imperial Territory (9) (1)

──A few days later, in the imperial capital of the Dolgaria Empire──

"We are delighted to see you return safely, Grand Duke Caron Reestan-dono!"

This was the imperial capital of the Dolgaria Empire. At its center stood the Imperial Palace.

Grand Duke Caron had come to the chamber where the High Officials' Council met, and was being welcomed by the chancellor and ministers.

All the high-ranking officials were praising Caron with excited expressions.

They must have read the report on the 'Magical Beast Investigation.'

──Grand Duke Caron and Princess Riana had fought the scorpion-shaped 'Magical Beast Nozerias.'

──Caron's sword had stopped the magical beast's movements, allowing Riana's Holy Sword to deliver the finishing blow.

──Despite fighting a new—and enormous—magical beast, they had suffered no casualties.

──Caron and Riana had captured the culprit behind the magical beast summoning...