Kayze’s status was actually very high within the Great Yu Empire. He had previously served as Lu Yin’s guard, and then he had moved on to serve the same role for Wendy Yushan. As long as he did not allow a person to enter the gate, no one dared to break in.

Lu Yin walked up to the gate to Wendy’s palace step by step. Kayze was just about to angrily curse the person who was approaching, but his eyes went wide when he saw that it was Lu Yin. He quickly offered an excited bow. "Your Highness, you’ve returned."

Lu Yin certainly had not expected Kayze to remain in the Great Yu Empire this entire time. He had actually assumed that Kayze would return to the Dire Barbarian Clan, or simply wander about the universe. The man was certainly powerful enough to make a place for himself in the outside universe. "I really appreciate your efforts here."

Kayze respectfully answered, "Thank you, Your Highness, for seeing me."

Lu Yin patted Kayze’s shoulder before walking into the palace.

Outside the princess’s palace, the old man who had been scolding Pierce stared blankly when he noticed Lu Yin moving through the gate. Was that… Was that the royal regent?

An entire group of officials blanked out and stared. Had the regent been standing with them all along?

As for Pierce himself, he was completely paralyzed. This was the end! The regent had just learned of...