The beast cavalry finished stationing themselves north of the city. The civilians and defenders inside the city welcomed them warmly. Some of the Sand Capital's defenders even went out of the city to chat with the beast cavalrymen.
Inside the hastily erected camp, Su Xiao ate lunch while waiting for the messenger from the Rosai Palace.
Su Xiao did not have to wait long. A messenger hurried over ten-odd minutes later.
"Commander Kukulin, His Majesty requests your presence."
"Mm, got it."
Su Xiao set down the wooden fork in his hand, washed up, then brought Bubu Wang, Amu, and Baja with him as he headed outside the camp.
After passing through the city gates and entering the Sand Capital, Su Xiao saw the civilians celebrating in the streets. The two countries had stopped fighting, and nothing could make them happier. The Sand Emperor had ordered the celebrations to continue for three days.
The enthusiasm of the Sand Capital's civilians was on full display. Fine wine and delicacies were being enjoyed to the fullest, while the street vendors were so busy that their heads were covered in sweat.
Amid the lively atmosphere, Su Xiao arrived at the main entrance of the Rosai Palace. Surprisingly, there were no guards stationed there.
After entering the Rosai Palace, he found the front hall quiet. Only the splashing of the fountain could be heard. Su Xiao still remembered that this was where he had beaten Uno up.
He climbed the circular staircase and reached the bedchamber without hindrance.
Creak~
Su Xiao pushed the bedchamber door open a crack, and wisps of cold air seeped through. When the two metal doors were pushed fully open, a corpse appeared before him.
Compared to Uno's treatment, the headless Sand Emperor had it much better. He lay inside a