Dark Currents Surge in the Imperial Capital

Whoosh!

In a garden of House Bigusle, Shien's figure appeared in a flicker.

"Phew."

Rubbing his brow, Shien digested the flood of information he had just received, genuinely feeling troubled.

After learning Laisha and Lasha's true origins, he finally understood why the important figures of the major factions paid so much attention to the mistress and servant, and why they always behaved so strangely around them.

"No wonder Roxie never seemed to approve of me getting too close to them."

The existence of that mistress and servant was simply too special, too important.

If anything went wrong, it would likely cause an enormous uproar.

Shien had long known that the two had extraordinary origins and some connection to the Demon King, but he had never expected that connection to run so deep.

Of course, Shien was not afraid. He merely felt as though he had truly been drawn into an unimaginable whirlpool.

If he was not careful enough, even he might be ground to pieces by it.

"Looks like once this is over, I'll need to have a proper talk with them."

That was what Shien thought.

For now, though, he did not want to distract himself with something so complicated.

He already had plenty on his plate, and the mystery surrounding Nien had yet to be resolved. Too many lice did not make one fear bites—he could deal with them one at a time.

For now, he should settle Moro's matter first.

Shien put his formidable ability to accept anything to work, sorting out the order of events in his mind and refusing to worry excessively.

Only then did Shien set aside his concerns and return to the room.

When they saw Shien return, the women reacted with surprising calm.

Lilith had never understood what was happening in the