Earlier.
The convoy traveled along the towering palace walls before stopping. A large number of palace guards immediately surrounded it, ready to act.
"This man is the new champion of the arena, and Her Highness specifically summoned him. Move aside!" the tall man at the front barked with a cold snort.
An assassination attempt had just occurred, and the palace was under tight scrutiny and heavy guard. Even someone summoned by Her Highness might be a spy in disguise, so the loyal palace guards truly did not dare let them pass casually.
At that moment, outside Her Highness's palace, the uproar disturbed Sword Saint Riyuro inside. He emerged with an unpleasant look on his face.
"Let them pass." Sword Saint Riyuro stood behind the guards and said expressionlessly, "I'll take responsibility if anything happens."
Since the Sword Saint had spoken, the guards had no choice but to clear a path.
The palace guards accompanying the Princess, riding War Beasts, strode arrogantly through the guards. When they reached Sword Saint Riyuro, the captain of the escort dismounted and performed a greeting.
This was the etiquette due to a Saint Domain expert, not an exchange in officialdom.
"Sorry for the trouble, Lord Sword Saint, and thank you for waiting here." The captain smiled faintly, seeming rather pleased with himself.
Sword Saint Riyuro merely said coolly, "Laura told me to wait for you... I've finished my business. If you're going inside, hurry up. Don't obstruct the guards' patrols here... If anything happens, I'll behead you first."
The captain's expression changed slightly. He lowered his head, his gaze gloomy, but still answered respectfully. He then quickly climbed onto his War Beast and shouted, "Move!"
Sword Saint Riyuro calmly watched the escort pass by. Among them was a rarely seen young man with black hair