"That thing was lost."
Su Xiao tossed the small ball back to the Sand Emperor. While it was still in midair, a crimson energy climbed over it. It only dissipated after the ball landed in the Sand Emperor's hand.
"Lost?"
The Sand Emperor's voice dropped slightly.
"When my people were executed, I don't know where it was left behind."
"Let's not talk about that. It's fine that it was lost. That kind of knife can be bought anywhere. I'll buy you a hundred more."
The Sand Emperor tightened his grip around the small ball and asked, "Did you come back this time on your own behalf, or on behalf of the Brave Skull Clan?"
After saying this, a trace of anticipation appeared in the Sand Emperor's eyes.
"The Brave Skull Clan."
Su Xiao answered without hesitation. At that, the trace of anticipation in the Sand Emperor's eyes vanished.
"I see."
The Sand Emperor's voice turned colder. Resting his head on the queen's lap, he casually tossed the small ball onto the head of the bed.
"I've come to reclaim the Brave Skull Clan's military authority."
"Ha... ha... ha. Go ahead and reclaim it. It's with Uno."
The Sand Emperor turned over, resting his head on the queen's lap with his back to Su Xiao. His body curled up slightly. Seeing this, the queen wanted to speak but hesitated. In the end, she could only gently stroke the Sand Emperor's head, the tenderness in her eyes almost hardening into tears.
"Power. All you think about is power. Even you. I thought you had come to see me."
The Sand Emperor snorted coldly. After that, the bedchamber fell silent.
"Leave Sand City. Take five hundred thousand gold shields and go wherever you want. Leave now."
"..."
"Why aren't you leaving yet? Chisha,