“It took a while.” It was the emperor who appeared behind Hyeonu.

“Your Majesty!” Hyeonu turned around as soon as he heard the emperor’s voice.

‘What is with his appearance?’ Hyeonu looked bewildered by the emperor’s current appearance, which he was seeing for the first time.

The emperor’s hair, which had always been neatly organized, was matted enough to match the word ‘shaggy’. In addition, the emperor’s ornate garments were also a mess. They were closer to rags rather than clothes. Although they were covering his body, they seemed like they would rip off if he moved a bit violently.

“The number one demon king was stronger than I thought. I can understand why so many demon kings had to gather to stop him,” the emperor said.

He had won the fight against Baler, but it hadn’t been an easy fight. It had been a bloody battle where his life was at risk. However, the emperor’s condition seemed fine thanks to the Forest’s Blessing buff that Tang-E had given him. His health recovery and defense were increased, so he naturally took less damage and recovered faster.

“Baler is dead? By this human’s hands?” the...