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"..."
Kate and the others watched Shokuhou Misaki, Kinuhata Saiai, Frenda, Takitsubo Rikou, and Astrea leave the main hall, sinking into an oppressive silence.
If it had been another group saying something like, "Even if all humanity perishes, it has nothing to do with me," Kate would have considered them an unstable factor. He would either have thrown them into prison or sent them outside the city to feed the magical beasts, lest they cause further trouble and shake morale.
But when it came to Shokuhou Misaki and the others, even if Kate was dissatisfied, he did not dare do anything to them.
Leaving aside the possibility that every one of them was a Ninth Order expert, making them reinforcements even stronger than his own side, Yakumo Yukari stood behind them. Moreover, all five Demigod Rank experts of the Sparlier World were currently on their territory, strengthening the Beast King's seal. Kate could not do much at all.
Not to mention that this time, Shokuhou Misaki and the others were not at fault to begin with. Bolu just had to run his mouth. Of all things, he had to speak ill of the person most important to these beautiful, thorn-covered roses...
Given how carefree these people were, the fact that they had not beaten Bolu to death on the spot was already showing Kate plenty of respect.
Kate could not help but let out a bitter laugh.
"Looks like we touched their bottom line..."
"Yes..." The Beast King smiled bitterly as well.
"That little fellow really is blessed..."
"Your Majesty..." Only Yeqi's expression