Sauron

When Barragan issued a "gag order" to his lieutenant, he had no idea that his most trusted subordinate, Sauron, had already quietly left Las Noches and followed in Zhang Miao's footsteps.

Clearly, that fellow was not as utterly devoted to him as he had imagined.

Zhang Miao had expected all of this. Seeing Sauron follow after him, he immediately broke into a grin.

"Isn't this Sauron? Did you follow me because you have something to discuss? Or did Your Excellency Barragan have some message for you to deliver?"

"You jest!"

Upon hearing Zhang Miao's words, Sauron immediately smiled and dropped to one knee before him.

"Please forgive my ignorance. After a month of observation, I have come to deeply understand that before you, no one deserves the title of 'Your Excellency.' Great Dominions, supreme King Hollow!"

Zhang Miao: "..."

Damn it, you could actually say something this embarrassing? Had flattery become sentient?

After being showered with Sauron's shameless praise, Zhang Miao could not bring himself to chase him away.

More importantly, he had never intended to drive Sauron off in the first place. After taking a moment to compose himself, he slowly nodded.

"Mm, it's good that you understand that. But I don't really like being called 'Your Excellency.' Call me Boss from now on. Get up!"

"Yes, Boss!"

Sauron readily went along with it, immediately addressing Zhang Miao as requested before rising to his feet.

"Boss, are we returning to the Great Forest of Menos now? Or should we gather some more useful people? As far as I know, there is a very powerful Vastod nearby. Barragan tried to recruit her several times, but she refused every time. However, I believe that with your majesty, Boss, she will surely submit to you!"

Sauron was clearly trying to demonstrate his