Baharuth Empire, Royal Palace.
At this moment, the young Emperor of the Empire, Guelkyniv Rune Farlord El Nix—known as the "Blood Emperor"—was likewise discussing the Adamantite Adventurers Seiya and Momon with his chief secretary and the Empire's strongest "Four Knights."
"The continent has been growing increasingly turbulent lately. First came the undead army, then powerful Vampires.
And now, two Adamantite Adventurers have emerged: Momonga the Black and Shurorō.
Powerful monsters and heroes are taking the stage one after another."
"Momonga the Black exterminated the northbound Ogres and Goblins, subdued the 'King of the Forest' in the Great Forest, wiped out the undead army from the tombs west of the Kingdom, and has now defeated a powerful Vampire.
Shurorō, together with the Adamantite Adventurer team 'Blue Rose,' passed the Eight Greed Kings' Trial, which even the old man could not clear.
He crushed the Theocracy's Nasty Plot and saved the Kingdom's strongest Warrior Captain, indirectly helping our Empire as well.
No matter which one it is, they are both quite extraordinary. What do you think?"
After glancing at the intelligence reports on Seiya and Old Bones in his hand, the Emperor of the Empire turned to his subordinates and asked.
Compared with the Kingdom's heirs to the throne, Emperor Guelkyniv was undoubtedly a ruler possessing both talent and personal charisma.
During his rule, he had not only abolished many useless nobles who did nothing but suck the Empire dry, but also recruited talented individuals.
As long as someone was capable, he cared only about their strength. He did not consider their status, personality, or loyalty, and would choose to place them in important positions. Though young, he was an exceptionally bold ruler.
Over the years, under his rule, Baharuth Empire's national strength had steadily increased. If the Kingdom did not still