Inside the Execution Agency Headquarters, in the Legion Commander's office.
Su Xiao had his feet propped on the desk and was resting against the back of his chair. He was injured, and the Execution Agency Headquarters was the safest place for him.
"Woof~"
Bubu Wang, who was lying on the sofa, barked. It meant that he was hungry and was asking Su Xiao what he wanted to eat so he could bring it back.
Bubu Wang had just reached the office door when it was pushed open with a bang. Harold entered with a grim expression. Behind him came Madam Nancy and a one-eyed officer, while two black-armored guards brought up the rear. The two guards gave Su Xiao a dangerous feeling. As the monarch's guards, their combat power was naturally formidable. Otherwise, Sin would have gone to assassinate Harold long ago.
Whenever something came up before, Harold would summon Su Xiao. This time, however, he had come personally, without giving any notice.
Madam Nancy, walking behind him, blinked. From her expression, it was obvious that she had just been subjected to a thorough dressing-down. As for the one-eyed officer walking beside her, Su Xiao had seen him once before. He was Gask, the head of the Seventh Division.
Gask was a major figure in the Empire, yet he was currently hanging his head slightly, looking as if his own father had just died.
Harold sat across from the desk and picked up the teacup on it. Without caring whose cup it was, he drained it in one gulp, showing none of his usual composure.
Su Xiao noticed that Harold's hand was trembling—shaking uncontrollably. Clearly, he had been angered into trembling.
"How are things on your end?"
There was no outsider in the room, so Harold directly asked about the