"Slave King…? What kind of nonsense is this?" said Suan, his puffy face contorting in disdain.3

"Well, though it may sound a bit off, that's what the barbarians call you. It's because of the rumors that you helped slaves escape from the clutches of the Imperials and find refuge in Tatur. You went against my father's Imperial Decree, The Extermination Decree of Heresy Hunters.0

Karyl’s eyes narrowed at that remark. Suan Hazer was the King of Slaves? The subject of those widespread rumors?0

The conflict between the Empire and the barbarians had persisted even before the decree of the heretic hunters was issued. Most of the captured barbarians were forced into slavery by the nobles.0

With his incredible skill, Suan Hazer, the King of Slaves, had spirited them away to either the north or to the free city of Tatur.0

And when the imperial decree came into effect, his fame skyrocketed. He became the hero of the...0