The people hidden among them changed expression as well.
"How dare you!"
"You actually dared to say something so blasphemous against the gods!"
The ordinary members of the Salvation Society went pale.
The hidden Evil Deity cultists could not help clenching their fists.
Third Prince sensed a powerful surge of energy emanating from within the group, though it lasted only an instant.
Third Prince looked toward the few people who had released that energy.
Seeing the killing intent on him, the Salvation Society members grew frightened and stammered, "Y-you, what are you trying to do? We are foreign delegates! You can't lay a hand on us."
Third Prince sneered. "Huh? You're trying to reason with me? I'm not someone you can reason with."
He cracked his wrists and walked toward them with a savage grin.
For a time, screams rang out without end.
Outside the door.
Several clerks stood some distance away. Naturally, they heard the screams coming from the reception room, especially since the door was not even closed.
Yet not one of them went over. They tacitly avoided getting anywhere near the place, even taking detours when they needed to go elsewhere to work.
In short, what screams? They had heard nothing.
After some time had passed.
Third Prince wiped the blood from his hands with a tissue and walked out looking thoroughly pleased.
A few clerks pretended to be passing by and called out to him in surprise. "Third Prince? Have you finished receiving the delegation?"
"I... finished receiving them."
Third Prince waved a hand. "Call me next time there's a similar assignment. I'm leaving."
With both hands in his pockets, he swaggered away.
Only after he had left.
Did the clerks approach the reception room one by one and peek inside.
The delegation members were all