Entering the "Urn" (Part 1)

In the end, Elsir had been forced into an agreement with Yin Kuang, the "Great Demon King." The terms were simple: rebel and seize the imperial power of the Kain Empire!

Because this was Elsir's only chance to survive.

If he refused Yin Kuang, he would be judged by the three powerful forces of the Kain Emperor, the Elven Queen, and the Divine Light for "kidnapping the elven princess and undermining international peace." Death was certain! Not only him—even his father, mother, brothers, sisters, and the entire House Galigrin would be erased from the Kain Empire. So, whether Yin Kuang threatened and assisted him or not, if he wanted to live and preserve his family, the only path left to him was rebellion and usurpation.

Of course, he had considered placating Yin Kuang first, then exposing Yin Kuang as the "real culprit" after returning to the Kain Empire in exchange for forgiveness. But the moment that thought arose, his political instincts crushed it. Elsir had become a notorious villain not because he was an idiot. He knew very well that the emperor would surely use this opportunity to eliminate House Galigrin, the "Empire's foremost noble house."

Thus, after being tempted and coerced by Yin Kuang, Elsir reached an agreement with him while filled with a complicated mixture of humiliation, rage, unwillingness, excitement, anticipation, and longing.

After that, Yin Kuang no longer restricted Elsir's movements and allowed him and his female knight retainer to get a room of their own. Yin Kuang also knew he could not push too hard. Tension and release were the proper way. Besides, he knew Elsir would immediately contact his father and the forces of his family. Since news of "Elsir kidnapping the elven princess" was already gradually spreading, they had to act as soon as