The Royal Capital was far from quiet at seven in the evening. The city lights had just come on, and the people who had been rushing around all day were enjoying the capital's nightlife. Some gathered with friends in small taverns for a few glasses of cheap strong liquor, while others were busy attending numerous dinner invitations.
In a winery in the western district of the Royal Capital, gemstone lamps hanging from the ceiling illuminated the hall brightly, their intensity comparable to electric lights. The banquet hall was bustling. Beautifully dressed ladies danced with the kingdom's nobles, while the small amount of wine spilled across the red carpet evaporated, making the atmosphere even more intoxicating.
"You failed."
A man in silver armor sat before a wine table. Compared with everyone else's attire, his outfit looked completely out of place. In his view, however, as long as he could keep his life, what he wore did not matter. No matter how splendidly a corpse was dressed, it would rot and stink sooner or later.
"Failed? You sent me to 'visit' that monster at night, and I haven't settled the score with you yet. And you're telling me I failed?"
The man in the top hat spoke as he lowered its brim. He was unaccustomed to the lively atmosphere here, and the acting of the people around them was far too fake.
"A monster? My sister's guard is that powerful?"
"Your sister?"
"Don't be deceived by what you see. She appeared near White Sand Bay during the day. My elder brother's plan failed, and he even lost an important subordinate with spatial abilities. How gratifying."
The man in silver armor poured himself a glass of wine. After opening a slit in his visor, he adjusted its position, barely managing to drink the