Diamond Small Planet · Kingdom of Rhode.
The Slave King was browsing through a newly delivered list of slaves from his subordinates.
"The slaves captured recently are of decent quality. Send them to the nearest Black Iron Grade Safe Harbor for auction, then transfer the auction gold into my account," Slave King Rhode ordered.
"Yes, Lord Rhode." A servant respectfully replied and reached for the slave list in Slave King Rhode's hand.
But at that moment, Slave King Rhode's expression froze. He quickly regained his composure.
"Lord Rhode, did something occur to you?" the servant asked seriously.
Slave King Rhode shook his head. "Nothing major. It's just that the life aura of a subordinate I thought rather highly of has been extinguished."
The servant's expression immediately turned solemn. "Who is so bold as to dare kill someone favored by you? Please permit me, Lord Rhode, to eliminate that sinner and prove that Lord Rhode's dignity cannot be violated!"
Slave King Rhode gave the servant a serious look. After pondering for three seconds, he nodded. "Then go. I can arrange for a Royal Knights guard to accompany you."
The guard was instantly overjoyed.
The Royal Knights were Slave King Rhode's trusted force. Every guard within possessed Small World Grade strength.
"I, Heilen, will uphold Lord Rhode's majesty even if it costs me my life," Guard Heilen replied earnestly.
Bringing along the Special Key given to him by Slave King Rhode, Guard Heilen departed Diamond Small Planet with a Royal Knight clad in a full set of golden armor.
Slave King Rhode felt no emotional stir over Guard Heilen's departure.
He merely muttered, "Was the Prophet King's prophecy accurate? Could that Divine Realm Player truly lead us out of the Sea of Chaotic Stars? I'm genuinely looking forward to it!"
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